86. Tackle

When Chiba Mamoru entered the Crown Arcade that day, he was not surprised to see Usagi talking excitedly to her friends and Motoki. But before he could even start their daily verbal sparring, she let out an excited squeal and rushed out the doors.

"What's with Hurricane Odango?" he asked, approaching the girls and Motoki.

"Oh, she wanted to start packing for her ski trip with the girls. She's really excited," Motoki filled him in as he handed him his regular black coffee.

"Why would she be excited about that? She can barely walk without tripping. Skiing would be such a disaster," he commented.

"That's exactly the point. She's the only one who can get away with 'accidentally' tackling the hot ski instructors," Rei huffed, using air quotes for emphasis.

No one commented on how Mamoru tightened his grip on the mug.