Chapter 16
"The game's going to be put on hold soon," said Rei. A few minutes later, Seigaku was sitting under a building waiting out the storm. "Hm? Where did Kaidoh go?" asked Rei looking around.
"Probably warming up," said Kiyoko lazily as she leaned back, "I feel sorry for anyone out there."
"Did you guys see Fuji and Eiji?" asked Oishi to the girls, "They disappeared after the game in the direction Yuki went." The first years sweatdropped along with Rei.
"Those baka," muttered Rei.
"Yuki-chan!" called Eiji and Fuji at the same time. They were walking around in the rain with their hands cupped over their mouths. They walked over to a man about to go inside.
"Excuse me," said Fuji, "Have you seen a young girl with black hair come through here?" The man looked thoughtfully before nodding.
"Yeah," said the man, "She's been running around through here about every five minutes. She was heading that way."
"Arigato," said Eiji before going into the direction the man was pointing. The two had their jackets over their heads. Eiji kicked Fuji lightly from behind.
"What it is it Eiji?" asked Fuji turning to him. Eiji's face was red.
"Why did you have to scare Yuki-chan like that?" asked Eiji, "You probably scared her with that putting-yourself-in-danger-just-from-a-game crap!" Fuji looked down.
"Gomen," said Fuji, "Let's just look for Yuki now." Just then they saw a figure on the ground. They walked over to it.
"Yuki-chan?!" asked Eiji surprised.
"Let's get her out of the rain," siad Fuji picking her up. The two ran to the Seigaku team hurriedly.
"What happened to Yuki?!" shouted Rei and Kiyoko running to her. The girl stared and woke shivering. She looked around and smiled.
"Ohayo minna," said Yuki cheerily before snuggling closer to her already wet Seigaku jacket.
"What happened?" asked Kiyoko shrugging off Yuki's jacket. Rei handed her a warm drink. Yuki shrugged.
"I just went for a little run," said Yuki, "And then I stopped to practice some tennis and then I guess I dozed off. Haha, I guess I fell asleep on the floor. Did we win? Is the match over?"
"Baka!" said Eiji, "You shouldn't be worrying us like that! I was thinking about you while I played so I tried to finish quickly but do you have any idea how worried I was?"
"So that was why he was so serious," thought Oishi to himself.
"Gomen nasai," muttered Yuki, "I was just thinking but I'm okay now. Don't worry about me."
"All right," said Rei when Eiji was about to object, "Let's just drop it." Yuki looked at Rei gratefully before standing up back to her usual self.
"So, is it going to be Kaidoh-senpai's turn soon?" asked Yuki curiously.
"Iie," said Kiyoko, "It got cancelled because of the rain. Kaidoh- senpai's warming up right now. I think Ryoma is too." The group separated straight afterward.
"Ryoma-kun," said Kiyoko gently shaking him awake. He was leaning on the wall under an awning. There was a block spot above his head where it looked like the boy was hitting repeatedly. Ryoma stirred and looked up.
"Odango?" asked Ryoma groggily. Kiyoko smiled inside.
"He's so vulnerable after he takes a nap," thought Kiyoko before saying, "You should sleep inside. It's warmer in there. The rain's going to lift soon so Kaidoh-senpai's game will start soon. Do you want me to wake you a few minutes before so that you can warm up?"
"No," said Ryoma pulling Kiyoko down next to him, "Just stay with me. Let's go in later." Kiyoko blushed.
"He's so warm," thought the girl, "Or maybe it's just me."
"You shouldn't be out here Captain," said Rei worriedly when she had found Tezuka only an inch from the rain. Tezuka did not turn to Rei.
"Why are you out here Rei?" asked Tezuka.
"I was looking for you," said Rei in a soft voice, "I thought you were outside getting sick and I guess I was right. Let's go Captain. We can warm up inside." Rei took hold of Tezuka's hand and tried to pull him in but he stayed where he was.
"Don't worry," said Tezuka, "Just go inside." Rei looked hurt before she let go of the boy's hand. She turned about to walk inside before saying,
"Captain, I know it isn't my place to say but, if you needed someone, you can lean on me any time."
"The rain's gone!" said Kiyoko when she and Ryoma had gone inside, "The ref said that the match is going to start soon."
"Yes!" said Yuki unable to hold her excitement at being outside again. Seigaku and Fudomine went back to their seats to watch the progress of the next match.
"Singles 3! Seigaku's Kaidoh and Fudomine's Kamio," said the ref. The two boys stood staring at each other.
"Yo," said the unibanged Kamio, "I heard your name's the Viper. It suits you perfectly." Kaidoh clutched his racket tightly and swung at Kamio.
"Stop it Kaidoh!" called Oishi from the sidelines alarmed. Kamio moved back quickly.
"Hmph," said Kaidoh.
"Your swing was pretty fast," said Kamio grinning.
"Hey you two!" said the ref. stepping down from his high chair, "What do you think you're doing?" He gulped when he felt Kaidoh's cold stare on him.
"Kaidoh-senpai kowai!" said Yuki and Kiyoko clutching each other tightly as shivers went down their spines.
"Kaidoh!" shouted Tezuka his anger rising.
"ehh," said Kaidoh surprised.
"Don't do that again," said the ref in a small voice.
"Sorry," said Kaidoh through a mumble.
"I apologize," said Tezuka to Tachibana, "It was our fault."
"No, Kamio provoked him first, I should apologize," said Tachibana.
"One Set Match! Fudomine, to serve!"
Just as Kamio served he went up to the net.
"That guy," said Horio, "He left the cross court unguarded." Kaidoh served but Kamio smiled and returned it with ease.
"His speed is amazing," said Oishi surprised.
"How did this happen?" asked Inui thoughtfully, "Fudomine has grown stronger."
"Kiyoko," said Rei turning to the girl who was focusing on the match. Kiyoko snapped from her reverie.
"Hai Rei?" asked Kiyoko.
"That Kamio," said Rei, "He seems to match your speed." Kiyoko smiled.
"Yes," said Kiyoko, "I can't wait to see how this match turns out."
"I'm in the rhythm," said Kamio. Yuki sweatdropped.
"How lame was that?" asked Yuki under her breath.
"Hiss," said Kaidoh, "That irritating punk."
"Ahh! Kamio hit the ball to the corner," said a Seigaku second year.
"But for Kaidoh-senpai, this is an advantage," objected another. Kaidoh ran to the ball and returned it in a Snake Shot.
"Unbelievable!" said Fudomine, "To hit that ball at suck an angle.no wonder they're Seigaku. To have a player who can easily hit such high angle balls.but.it's too bad that he's playing with Fudomine's Speed Demon, Kamio."
"Gotta play with the rhythm," said Kamio returning the Snake Shot.
"He's already at the net!" said Mizuno.
"Is that Snake Shot your best skill?" asked Kamio grinning smugly.
"Hey," said Kaidoh, "You're quite confident with your speed."
"Try it with your whatever snake shots," said Kamio.
"Arrogant Bastard," thought Kaidoh before returning with another snake shot.
"Too slow," said Kamio returning the ball. Kaidoh ran to get the ball but fell with his racket thrown carelessly to the side.
"If its others they'd be running around to return your shots and losing their energy to play," said Kamio to Kaidoh who was on the floor, "But, this speed is just nice for me."
"Kaidoh finally met his opponent," said Fuji cheerfully.
"If his snake shot is returned at a better angle," said Oishi, "The ball will be much faster. And since the ball is gaining water from the floor, the strength of his snake shot is greatly diminished."
"Looks like it'll take a different move to overcome this Kamio," said Rei.
"He's lost three times in a row!" shouted Horio, "I can't believe the snake shot has been countered."
"AH! Kaidoh slipped!" cried Kachiro. Ryoma was silent but he watched the ball carefully.
"Don't look down on Kaoru Kaidoh!" said Kaidoh as he shot a snake shot from the ground. The ball swerved around the pole and to the other side of the net before bouncing off. Kamio looked surprised.
"What was that?!" shouted Horio perplexed.
"It's like a boomerang!" said Kachiro eagerly.
"Boomerang Snake?!" exclaimed Mizuno.
"Hitting it from the outer post," said Kamio perplexed, "Hey, is there such a technique."
"Good ball Kaidoh," said Tezuka.
"40-15!"
"That's new," said Yuki thoughtfully, "Didn't think Senpai had it in him."
"Did you see it?!" asked a second year eagerly.
"Yeah, it's Boomerang Snake," confided a third year to the other.
"Went through the post and curled in," said Inui while his glasses glinted, "hmm, such an impressive style. I've got new data."
"With such skills he never used it before," said a third year impressed, "Go Kaidoh!"
"I think it's because eh just found out about it," said Kiyoko and Rei overhearing.
"hehe," said Kamio bouncing the ball up and down, "You've got some skills Kaidoh. Guess I'll increase the pace." Kamio served the ball at an intense speed to the opposite court.
"Game 1-0. Fudomine leads, Seigaku service play," said the ref.
"Idiot," said Kaidoh serving the ball. Kamio returned and Kaidoh used his boomerang snake. Unfortunately, the ball went out.
"Heh," said Kamio regaining his confidence, "Lucky."
"Don't get so cocky!" said Kiyoko from the sidelines, "Seigaku will beat you for sure!" Kamio turned to the girl who was now glaring and sweatdropped.
"What's a munchkin doing here?" asked Kamio aloud.
"Munchkin?!" glowered Kiyoko about to knock Kamio into the second universe. Everyone snickered. (Now back to the game)
"Hmph," said Kaidoh.
"The boomerang snake was just luck!" called Fudomine, "Don't get fooled by it."
"You're right," said Kamio his profile hidden by his hair, "But I can't be careless. I'll use my speed to defeat him." Kamio served and Kaidoh returned.
"Out!" said the ref., "Fudomine leads 3-0. change court."
"Boomerang Snake isn't doing well losing seven times in a row," said Mizuno shaking his head. Kaidoh walked to a bench and through his racket aside. He sat down breathing heavily. Rei sat next to him putting a drink by his side.
"Don't make any excuses for yourself because you don't deserve them," said Rei harshly, "Baka. What are you doing hitting the balls in such a disordered manner?"
"Rei," said Oishi about to object. Tezuka held him back with one arm.
"Don't tell me that you are so weak as to depend on Boomerang Snake?" asked Rei with a cruel laugh, "Can't you defeat him without it? What kind of tennis are you playing?" Kaidoh said nothing. "Maybe you don't deserve that Seigaku jacket." Kaidoh stood up without a word and went to the court. Kamio seemed pissed too.
"I won't let you have an easy game," said Kaidoh to Kamio as the two passed. "Hell no!"
"I should be the one saying this," muttered Kamio.
"Guess he understood," said Rei smiling.
"He's still at a disadvantage," said Tezuka.
"No matter what this match won't be easy," said Ryoma with an amused smile, "Because the high spirited Kaidoh- senpai is.irritated."
"You know what," said Yuki to the Seigaku team before the game started, "I think that Kaidoh-senpai is easily angered because of the lack of calcium." Everyone sweatdropped but Kiyoko was laughing hysterically by Yuki-s side and Rei was giving Yuki "the look".
"Look at them go!" said Kiyoko eagerly, "Kamio's speed and Kaidoh's relentless determination has brought the score to 5-3!"
"40-30. Fudomine, Kamio, match point."
"Match point?!" said Horio, "This is really going to hurt Fudomine. If he loses this point, he loses the match. GO Kaidoh-senpai!"
"Snake scored a point!" said Kachiro.
"Deuce (40-40)!"
"You better give up quickly," said Kamio after winning the service point.
"Who are you telling to give up?" asked Kaidoh hitting another snake.
"Wow!" said Mizuno, "That's eight snakes in a row!" Kamio returned the ball but it hit the net.
"Net! Deuce again."
"Look," said Rei pointing something out, "It looks like Kamio's wearing out but Kaidoh's not even panting." Yuki clapped one fist over an open palm just remembering something.
"Oh yeah," said Yuki, "Did I tell you guys that Kaidoh-senpai does triple what we do at practice because he wanted a stamina that no one could beat?"
"Triple?!" exclaimed the first years. Now Kamio went up to the net.
"That guy still has enough stamina to run that fast?" asked Oishi aloud.
"Matte," said Fuji. Kaidoh returned the fast serve with a snake.
"Damn it," said Kamio, "He still has enough power to hit such a powerful snake?" Kamio's eyes widened as the ball he returned grazed the net. "Sorry Viper, luck is also part of your abilities."
"What did you say?" asked Kaidoh returning the ball to the other side with a dive, "I couldn't hear it."
"Deuce again!" said the ref.
"Who said it's finished?" asked Kaidoh stubbornly.
"I'd rather die than play with Kaidoh," said Arai shivering along with the other second years.
"Me too," agreed another. In the end.
"Game set match. Seigaku wins 7-5!" Rei was the only one who saw Kaidoh's tiny gesture of victory (tightens fist).
"The game's going to be put on hold soon," said Rei. A few minutes later, Seigaku was sitting under a building waiting out the storm. "Hm? Where did Kaidoh go?" asked Rei looking around.
"Probably warming up," said Kiyoko lazily as she leaned back, "I feel sorry for anyone out there."
"Did you guys see Fuji and Eiji?" asked Oishi to the girls, "They disappeared after the game in the direction Yuki went." The first years sweatdropped along with Rei.
"Those baka," muttered Rei.
"Yuki-chan!" called Eiji and Fuji at the same time. They were walking around in the rain with their hands cupped over their mouths. They walked over to a man about to go inside.
"Excuse me," said Fuji, "Have you seen a young girl with black hair come through here?" The man looked thoughtfully before nodding.
"Yeah," said the man, "She's been running around through here about every five minutes. She was heading that way."
"Arigato," said Eiji before going into the direction the man was pointing. The two had their jackets over their heads. Eiji kicked Fuji lightly from behind.
"What it is it Eiji?" asked Fuji turning to him. Eiji's face was red.
"Why did you have to scare Yuki-chan like that?" asked Eiji, "You probably scared her with that putting-yourself-in-danger-just-from-a-game crap!" Fuji looked down.
"Gomen," said Fuji, "Let's just look for Yuki now." Just then they saw a figure on the ground. They walked over to it.
"Yuki-chan?!" asked Eiji surprised.
"Let's get her out of the rain," siad Fuji picking her up. The two ran to the Seigaku team hurriedly.
"What happened to Yuki?!" shouted Rei and Kiyoko running to her. The girl stared and woke shivering. She looked around and smiled.
"Ohayo minna," said Yuki cheerily before snuggling closer to her already wet Seigaku jacket.
"What happened?" asked Kiyoko shrugging off Yuki's jacket. Rei handed her a warm drink. Yuki shrugged.
"I just went for a little run," said Yuki, "And then I stopped to practice some tennis and then I guess I dozed off. Haha, I guess I fell asleep on the floor. Did we win? Is the match over?"
"Baka!" said Eiji, "You shouldn't be worrying us like that! I was thinking about you while I played so I tried to finish quickly but do you have any idea how worried I was?"
"So that was why he was so serious," thought Oishi to himself.
"Gomen nasai," muttered Yuki, "I was just thinking but I'm okay now. Don't worry about me."
"All right," said Rei when Eiji was about to object, "Let's just drop it." Yuki looked at Rei gratefully before standing up back to her usual self.
"So, is it going to be Kaidoh-senpai's turn soon?" asked Yuki curiously.
"Iie," said Kiyoko, "It got cancelled because of the rain. Kaidoh- senpai's warming up right now. I think Ryoma is too." The group separated straight afterward.
"Ryoma-kun," said Kiyoko gently shaking him awake. He was leaning on the wall under an awning. There was a block spot above his head where it looked like the boy was hitting repeatedly. Ryoma stirred and looked up.
"Odango?" asked Ryoma groggily. Kiyoko smiled inside.
"He's so vulnerable after he takes a nap," thought Kiyoko before saying, "You should sleep inside. It's warmer in there. The rain's going to lift soon so Kaidoh-senpai's game will start soon. Do you want me to wake you a few minutes before so that you can warm up?"
"No," said Ryoma pulling Kiyoko down next to him, "Just stay with me. Let's go in later." Kiyoko blushed.
"He's so warm," thought the girl, "Or maybe it's just me."
"You shouldn't be out here Captain," said Rei worriedly when she had found Tezuka only an inch from the rain. Tezuka did not turn to Rei.
"Why are you out here Rei?" asked Tezuka.
"I was looking for you," said Rei in a soft voice, "I thought you were outside getting sick and I guess I was right. Let's go Captain. We can warm up inside." Rei took hold of Tezuka's hand and tried to pull him in but he stayed where he was.
"Don't worry," said Tezuka, "Just go inside." Rei looked hurt before she let go of the boy's hand. She turned about to walk inside before saying,
"Captain, I know it isn't my place to say but, if you needed someone, you can lean on me any time."
"The rain's gone!" said Kiyoko when she and Ryoma had gone inside, "The ref said that the match is going to start soon."
"Yes!" said Yuki unable to hold her excitement at being outside again. Seigaku and Fudomine went back to their seats to watch the progress of the next match.
"Singles 3! Seigaku's Kaidoh and Fudomine's Kamio," said the ref. The two boys stood staring at each other.
"Yo," said the unibanged Kamio, "I heard your name's the Viper. It suits you perfectly." Kaidoh clutched his racket tightly and swung at Kamio.
"Stop it Kaidoh!" called Oishi from the sidelines alarmed. Kamio moved back quickly.
"Hmph," said Kaidoh.
"Your swing was pretty fast," said Kamio grinning.
"Hey you two!" said the ref. stepping down from his high chair, "What do you think you're doing?" He gulped when he felt Kaidoh's cold stare on him.
"Kaidoh-senpai kowai!" said Yuki and Kiyoko clutching each other tightly as shivers went down their spines.
"Kaidoh!" shouted Tezuka his anger rising.
"ehh," said Kaidoh surprised.
"Don't do that again," said the ref in a small voice.
"Sorry," said Kaidoh through a mumble.
"I apologize," said Tezuka to Tachibana, "It was our fault."
"No, Kamio provoked him first, I should apologize," said Tachibana.
"One Set Match! Fudomine, to serve!"
Just as Kamio served he went up to the net.
"That guy," said Horio, "He left the cross court unguarded." Kaidoh served but Kamio smiled and returned it with ease.
"His speed is amazing," said Oishi surprised.
"How did this happen?" asked Inui thoughtfully, "Fudomine has grown stronger."
"Kiyoko," said Rei turning to the girl who was focusing on the match. Kiyoko snapped from her reverie.
"Hai Rei?" asked Kiyoko.
"That Kamio," said Rei, "He seems to match your speed." Kiyoko smiled.
"Yes," said Kiyoko, "I can't wait to see how this match turns out."
"I'm in the rhythm," said Kamio. Yuki sweatdropped.
"How lame was that?" asked Yuki under her breath.
"Hiss," said Kaidoh, "That irritating punk."
"Ahh! Kamio hit the ball to the corner," said a Seigaku second year.
"But for Kaidoh-senpai, this is an advantage," objected another. Kaidoh ran to the ball and returned it in a Snake Shot.
"Unbelievable!" said Fudomine, "To hit that ball at suck an angle.no wonder they're Seigaku. To have a player who can easily hit such high angle balls.but.it's too bad that he's playing with Fudomine's Speed Demon, Kamio."
"Gotta play with the rhythm," said Kamio returning the Snake Shot.
"He's already at the net!" said Mizuno.
"Is that Snake Shot your best skill?" asked Kamio grinning smugly.
"Hey," said Kaidoh, "You're quite confident with your speed."
"Try it with your whatever snake shots," said Kamio.
"Arrogant Bastard," thought Kaidoh before returning with another snake shot.
"Too slow," said Kamio returning the ball. Kaidoh ran to get the ball but fell with his racket thrown carelessly to the side.
"If its others they'd be running around to return your shots and losing their energy to play," said Kamio to Kaidoh who was on the floor, "But, this speed is just nice for me."
"Kaidoh finally met his opponent," said Fuji cheerfully.
"If his snake shot is returned at a better angle," said Oishi, "The ball will be much faster. And since the ball is gaining water from the floor, the strength of his snake shot is greatly diminished."
"Looks like it'll take a different move to overcome this Kamio," said Rei.
"He's lost three times in a row!" shouted Horio, "I can't believe the snake shot has been countered."
"AH! Kaidoh slipped!" cried Kachiro. Ryoma was silent but he watched the ball carefully.
"Don't look down on Kaoru Kaidoh!" said Kaidoh as he shot a snake shot from the ground. The ball swerved around the pole and to the other side of the net before bouncing off. Kamio looked surprised.
"What was that?!" shouted Horio perplexed.
"It's like a boomerang!" said Kachiro eagerly.
"Boomerang Snake?!" exclaimed Mizuno.
"Hitting it from the outer post," said Kamio perplexed, "Hey, is there such a technique."
"Good ball Kaidoh," said Tezuka.
"40-15!"
"That's new," said Yuki thoughtfully, "Didn't think Senpai had it in him."
"Did you see it?!" asked a second year eagerly.
"Yeah, it's Boomerang Snake," confided a third year to the other.
"Went through the post and curled in," said Inui while his glasses glinted, "hmm, such an impressive style. I've got new data."
"With such skills he never used it before," said a third year impressed, "Go Kaidoh!"
"I think it's because eh just found out about it," said Kiyoko and Rei overhearing.
"hehe," said Kamio bouncing the ball up and down, "You've got some skills Kaidoh. Guess I'll increase the pace." Kamio served the ball at an intense speed to the opposite court.
"Game 1-0. Fudomine leads, Seigaku service play," said the ref.
"Idiot," said Kaidoh serving the ball. Kamio returned and Kaidoh used his boomerang snake. Unfortunately, the ball went out.
"Heh," said Kamio regaining his confidence, "Lucky."
"Don't get so cocky!" said Kiyoko from the sidelines, "Seigaku will beat you for sure!" Kamio turned to the girl who was now glaring and sweatdropped.
"What's a munchkin doing here?" asked Kamio aloud.
"Munchkin?!" glowered Kiyoko about to knock Kamio into the second universe. Everyone snickered. (Now back to the game)
"Hmph," said Kaidoh.
"The boomerang snake was just luck!" called Fudomine, "Don't get fooled by it."
"You're right," said Kamio his profile hidden by his hair, "But I can't be careless. I'll use my speed to defeat him." Kamio served and Kaidoh returned.
"Out!" said the ref., "Fudomine leads 3-0. change court."
"Boomerang Snake isn't doing well losing seven times in a row," said Mizuno shaking his head. Kaidoh walked to a bench and through his racket aside. He sat down breathing heavily. Rei sat next to him putting a drink by his side.
"Don't make any excuses for yourself because you don't deserve them," said Rei harshly, "Baka. What are you doing hitting the balls in such a disordered manner?"
"Rei," said Oishi about to object. Tezuka held him back with one arm.
"Don't tell me that you are so weak as to depend on Boomerang Snake?" asked Rei with a cruel laugh, "Can't you defeat him without it? What kind of tennis are you playing?" Kaidoh said nothing. "Maybe you don't deserve that Seigaku jacket." Kaidoh stood up without a word and went to the court. Kamio seemed pissed too.
"I won't let you have an easy game," said Kaidoh to Kamio as the two passed. "Hell no!"
"I should be the one saying this," muttered Kamio.
"Guess he understood," said Rei smiling.
"He's still at a disadvantage," said Tezuka.
"No matter what this match won't be easy," said Ryoma with an amused smile, "Because the high spirited Kaidoh- senpai is.irritated."
"You know what," said Yuki to the Seigaku team before the game started, "I think that Kaidoh-senpai is easily angered because of the lack of calcium." Everyone sweatdropped but Kiyoko was laughing hysterically by Yuki-s side and Rei was giving Yuki "the look".
"Look at them go!" said Kiyoko eagerly, "Kamio's speed and Kaidoh's relentless determination has brought the score to 5-3!"
"40-30. Fudomine, Kamio, match point."
"Match point?!" said Horio, "This is really going to hurt Fudomine. If he loses this point, he loses the match. GO Kaidoh-senpai!"
"Snake scored a point!" said Kachiro.
"Deuce (40-40)!"
"You better give up quickly," said Kamio after winning the service point.
"Who are you telling to give up?" asked Kaidoh hitting another snake.
"Wow!" said Mizuno, "That's eight snakes in a row!" Kamio returned the ball but it hit the net.
"Net! Deuce again."
"Look," said Rei pointing something out, "It looks like Kamio's wearing out but Kaidoh's not even panting." Yuki clapped one fist over an open palm just remembering something.
"Oh yeah," said Yuki, "Did I tell you guys that Kaidoh-senpai does triple what we do at practice because he wanted a stamina that no one could beat?"
"Triple?!" exclaimed the first years. Now Kamio went up to the net.
"That guy still has enough stamina to run that fast?" asked Oishi aloud.
"Matte," said Fuji. Kaidoh returned the fast serve with a snake.
"Damn it," said Kamio, "He still has enough power to hit such a powerful snake?" Kamio's eyes widened as the ball he returned grazed the net. "Sorry Viper, luck is also part of your abilities."
"What did you say?" asked Kaidoh returning the ball to the other side with a dive, "I couldn't hear it."
"Deuce again!" said the ref.
"Who said it's finished?" asked Kaidoh stubbornly.
"I'd rather die than play with Kaidoh," said Arai shivering along with the other second years.
"Me too," agreed another. In the end.
"Game set match. Seigaku wins 7-5!" Rei was the only one who saw Kaidoh's tiny gesture of victory (tightens fist).
