PoT: Third Watch: Third Watch

[branchandroot]

Fic post from my archive.

Third Watch

When the third years retire from the club, Kirihara has to deal with taking over. Drama, I-3

It was an obvious truth that few, if any, of them could become what Yukimura or Sanada or Yanagi was. Akaya nodded, and raised his voice. "It doesn't matter. What we are is Rikkai. We will win."

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[written-in-blue.livejournal.com]

First we have to play Spot the Seiyuu!

Ueda-->Ueda Yuuji? Of Sanosuke fame?
Furuya-->Furuya Toru-->Chiba Mamoru (Someone else settled this one, yes?)
Hiiyama-->Hiiyama Nobuyuki-->Hiei? And also Jackal?
Suzuoki-->Suzuoki Hirotaka-->Hellooooooooo, Saitoh-sama! ^___^
Tsunoda I'm drawing a whole lotta nothing on--is he a character, or a writer rather than a seiyuu? Kuwabara is another YYH reference, of course.

[goes to work on Sakamoto]

Oh! BSSM! All becomes clear. [grin] Tricky wench.

With that out of the way...

"Someone mentioned that you've been staying late," Niou-senpai provided, recapturing him by the ends of his scarf and reeling him in.

Now, I wonder just who could have noticed that Kirihara's been working too hard? [grins]

Also, the visual of Niou using Kirihara's scarf to reel him in is just too lovely. 156 got to you too, didn't it?

Hee!

So much of the lovely, so little space to gush in! My cousins and aunt and mother are looking at me funny now. Squee!

[issen4.livejournal.com]

Yay, grown-up Kirihara! Mostly. Sometimes. Part of the time.

I like it that he seems to have a lot more self-knowledge than he ever showed before. And he has a better understanding of his old team's dynamics. Who would have thunk it? Tennis is good for you!

[lady-readwolf.livejournal.com]

{SQUEALS} Oh, the love I have for Rikkai! {showers cookies and crackers and anko-treats}

Ooh, and all these new characters to grow fond of! I am definitely enjoying this new advisor. Don't know why, but I keep picturing Treize.... hn.

Oh, and must love on the sen-nen sei stopping by to check in on the team. Or, more specifically, Kirihara. And Yukimura. <3<3<3<3 how did he put it? "Impressive," Suzuoki commented, quietly. "I don't think anyone has ever delivered such a sharp threat to me without saying anything." {{Laughs delightedly}}

And, definitely--Niou and Jackal... Niou grabbing Kiri by the scarf and Jackal's retort about getting Yagyuu.... ^^___^ Actually, I wouldn't have been surprised if it was a staged abduction and the others were already waiting at the cafe ^___^

Oh, I'm so glad to see this. And knowing you have parts 2 and 3 almost ready? {squeals} The ending to this was great, so either you were worried about nothing, or the boys decided to work with you. And my only complaint is an old one: I want more! {impatient stamp of foot and wolf-pup pout}

[soloproject.livejournal.com]

Oh wow! Absolutely delightful! <3 I thought it was so smooth. xD And Niou and Jackal at the end, LOL. >D What a weird but nice surprise for Akaya, I bet. <3 Can't wait for the next parts :D

[aishuu.livejournal.com]

Interesting. Sad, somehow.

I think what really gets me going about this piece is the captains he will be encountering later on - especially Kamio and Hiyoshi. For some reason, all of them have tempers like powder kegs and I think that will be fun to see.

[love]

Hmm, I wish I had a Suzuoki-sensei ... :) Would be really fun, especially where I work. Looking for a support and finding none is taking its toll. :P

[mica-chan.livejournal.com]

Hey, Emily! I know I've been a little mean in my latest comments, but...well, I don't have a good excuse, so...I just wanted to say I loved this. The situation Kirihara is...how he has to deal with his new team...and I liked that Suzuoki guy a lot.
I really liked to see some good pictures of his new team...

I just have one question (because my memory is the worst). I'm a little lost in the calendar. In which month happened the Nationals? The 3rd years players retired after the Nationals but they still are in 3rd year? Or they alreay are in high school??? Kirihara is still in 2nd year or he alreay are in 3rd year??
I always try to understand this, and people are always explaning to me, but I can't manage myself to really understand. (I'm stupid, I know).
Could you enlight me, please??

[ladycrysiana.livejournal.com]

I know that I commented on it before, but oh my god the names....

And you may sell me on Rikkai yet, which would be...rather an accomplishment.

[featherypony.livejournal.com]

I'm a bit late in commenting, considering work has kept me from finishing this story.

But I'd just like to say

Kirihara-centric story arcs make me a very, very happy pony. ^^

[essie07.livejournal.com]

wow, I really enjoy all of your PoT fics. You've done the characters so much justice and it's nice to see the yaoi relationships being developed instead of boys just being thrown together.

Do you mind if I friend you?

[chinawolf.livejournal.com]

So much Kiri love!! I really like your characterisation, and I love plot-driven fic so this is a real treat. Thank you so much for writing and sharing. I am looking forward for more.

[qem_chibati]

Hee~ I enjoyed seeing Akaya all grown up in this. =D