CHAPTER 2 THE JURY IS IN

On their way back to class, Tezuka and Fuji stayed behind the others.

TK: What do you think?
SF: Hmm...I think it will be good experience...what about you?
TK: I think so too. So?
SF: I think we'll have to think it over more carefully. My concern is that there is something fishy in the way the teams are selected.
TK: Your point?
SF: Why hold an invitational meet pitching in two teams that are sure to meet in London. What do they gain by doing that?
TK: Hnnn...I see your point. We'll just have to talk it over after class, then.
SF: Hai. Ja, Tezuka.
TK: Hmm...

And both tennis players entered their respective classrooms.

After class...

KE: So, what do you think, Fuji-kun? Let's go, nya!
SF: Why do you want to go, Eiji-san?
KE: Because it will be fun!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fuji's smile grew wider.

SF: We'' then, let's see what the others and Bouchou thinks about it.
KE: NYA!!!!!LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!

And Eiji pradtically dragged a chuckling Fuji towards the courts.

As the two juniors arrived at the courts, every member of the team were visibly discussing something. Fuji's best bet was that it was about the cruise ship tournament.

TM: Hey! Mamushi! Don't be such a worry wart!!! That's fuku bouchu's job!
KK: What did you say you baka!
TM: I said you're stupid!!!!! Why?!?! You wanna fight!
Kaidoh and Momo went into a staring match and were left ignored by the others.

While Eiji moved on quickly to where Oishi was, Fuji moved over next to their bouchu, Tezuka.

SF: Have you come to a decision yet?
KT: No. Do you think we can ever come to one decision?

Fuji looked over to the others who were now trying to pull both Kaidoh and Momo away from each other.
SI: Hmm...my data tells me that with the teams reaction to sensei's announcement there is a 96.5 of us going to the cruise ship.
TK: It's settled then. Were going. Now we must start with extensive training. I figure that our opponents are not to be taken lightly. I know you think the same way, Fuji.
SF: Hai!
TK: I want 50 laps for everybody. You better start running now Fuji.
Fuji nodded and started sprinting.
SI: MINNA!
Everybody looked at him, then at Fuji.
SI:BOUCHU ORDERED 50 LAPS FOR ALL OF YOU 2 MINUTES AGO.
They all look to see that Fuji was sprinting around the courts.
SI: Fuji!
Fuji looked at Inui.
SI: How many?
Sf: 15!
Everybody sweatdropped.
SI: THOSE WHO CANNOT MAKE 50 LAPS IN AN HOUR GETS TO TASTE MY NEW AND IMPROVED INUI ENERGIZING JUICE.
And all of them ran across to the courts to finish their 50 laps immediately.