Sup every1 this chapter was especially long to write as it plays a significant role in future chapters. Anyways enuf of me read on fellaz…
Chapter 5 Sport Trials/The Competition gets fierce
After his proposal to Chuckie Pangborn left his office to monitor the basketball tryouts, Pangborn was the coach of the basketball team, he liked coaching underdogs and since the soccer team was successful he decided to pursue the goal of making the basketball team just as successful.
As Pangborn walked towards the basketball courts he reflected back on his confrontation with Phil and Kimi earlier when he called them to his office supposedly for throwing paper. He reflected back with a smile on his face.
Flashback……
"Um…. I don't mean to be rude sir but I refuse to play basketball" Phil said those words towards Pangborn.
"Cmon Phil everyone knows you're not as good as your sister in soccer so why not choose something that you will be a star in" Pangborn replies. "Thanks for comparing me to my sister I feel a lot better" Phil says sarcastically.
"Listen Deville I know I haven't been the nicest guy to you but please I'm begging you" Pangborn put his hands together and his eyes looked desperate and sincere completely the opposite from this morning.
Phil now hesitating "If I do choose basketball what am I gonna tell Lil I mean if she chooses soccer and I don't"
Pangborn cuts him off "Don't worry Deville listen to my proposal I just wanna see if my suspicions are right. If you do stink at basketball you will automatically be switched to soccer I promise"
"I don't know sir I don't wanna make a fool out of myself at the tryouts"
"Phil I think you should go for it. It sounds fun and its great to do something different for a change" Kimi said in a positive manner. There goes Kimi again always seeing the bright side of things and always trying to help someone in need but this is Pangborn she's supporting. She just wants to see me look like an idiot out there how cruel can a person be! Phil thought to himself.
"Sir I'll join basketball even if Phil doesn't" Kimi proudly says giving Phil a teasing look. "Thank you Thank you Kimi I can always count on you" Pangborn said now overjoyed and getting all mushy. "uhh…. I'm glad your grateful but please don't mention it" Kimi said now giving an embarrassing look towards Pangborn.
"Well Phil are you in?" Kimi asked. "uhh…. Well I'm just not sure that". Kimi cuts him off "Well that's ok Phil if you don't choose it I mean if you can't take the heat or…." Kimi looked at Phil now thinking of a brilliant idea.
"It's just one thing more I'm better than you at. I mean if I was you I wouldn't do it either I mean you'd just get showed up by a girl like me". Kimi said now giving a mischief smile as she knew just what to say to make Phil tick.
"Is that a challenge I hear Kimi Watanabe Finster" Phil said now giving a competitive look.
Kimi just grins and nods her head. "Your on but don't be a sore loser when I show you what true skill is" Phil says now with a desire to beat Kimi.
"Great Phil I can't wait to see how the both of you will go" Pangborn says with smile on his face he just can't wipe off. "Now if you excuse I must go and check out the other classes" Pangborn says as he exits the door to resume his inspection of the classrooms
Phil and Kimi were the best basketball players by far out of their friends. It was hard to tell the difference as to who was better. They played all summer and seemed to have fun doing it especially Phil and Kimi. It would mostly be Phil and Kimi V.S the rest because the two worked really well together as a team. Now it was time to put their skills to the test and see how they measure up against the elites of the school and other schools.
End Flashback……….
During Basketball Tryouts, Phil discovered that he had a natural talent for basketball. He was fast, sly, sneaky and his aim was close to if not pure perfection as he hardly ever missed a ball that went in the hoop.
Pangborn couldn't help but make a grin on his face knowing that finally Phil had found something he was good at. "Cmon Deville shut the ball down!" Pangborn yelled as Phil was dribbling past the opposition and heading towards his opponents hoop basket.
"Here comes Phil Deville with the ball he dribbles past Ethan fakes right then sprints left past Kieran, he dribbles through his legs back and forth then behind his waists to fool Gary he jumps from the line he shoots and he scores!" Phil enthusiastically calls his shots as he performed them.
Meanwhile at the stands…
Kimi had made the girls basketball team in fact she is the most skilled player of all the girls. Kimi was offered the position of captain but gave it to Nina who was a far second to Kimi. Now that the girls tryouts were over they went over to see how the boys tryouts were doing and to Kimi's shock Phil was actually doing pretty good, amazing even.
Phil who was still on the court, waiting for the ball to be passed to him so he could shoot the winning basket waited in his position. Phil smiled when he saw Kimi still in her jersey after the tryouts which meant she made the team. Phil waved and put a thumbs up to Kimi and as he was still smiling at her…….
On Court…
Pangborn yelled "HEADS UP!" as the basketball came over and hit his head. Pangborn couldn't help but give a little chuckle as he watched a clueless Phil rubbing his head and getting all angry. "I see now how Phil gets his kicks from me" Pangborn said to himself still giving a little chuckle and watched as Phil shrugged it off after massaging the impact.
"I gotta stop getting distracted so easily it's starting to hurt" Phil said with a sore look and rubbing his head for pain relief before returning back to the game.
In the Stands….
Kimi's POV
I just giggled a laugh and waved back before taking my seat and watching the remainder of the tryouts.
"Have you seen anyone play as good as Phil?" Nina Carlson asked as she was staring blanky at Phil with her hands holding her head.
"Yea I have me" I smiled, quickly answering her question while spinning a basketball on my finger.
"He's pretty good looking and funny too" Nina beaming while looking at Phil making fools of the other players on the court.
"uhh….I'm not sure about good but he's funny looking" I replied back jokingly no noticing Nina's reaction towards watching Phil.
Nina sighs with a sweet voice. "Hey are you even paying attention I'm about to break the record for longest spinning basketball!" I spoke louder to a now dazed Nina who was only eyeing Phil and ignoring my remarks.
"huh" Nina startled when she finally heard me. "Were you saying something Kimi?" Nina asked in a confused look. I just gave a glum look and replied "Never mind I'll break the record some other time".
"Hey your good friends with Phil right?" Nina asked me
"Try best friend" I said with enthusiasm
"Great can you do me a favour I….. I know you have given your captains position to me and that was huge but I was wondering if maybe after the tryouts you can ask Phil to come talk to me" Nina now hinting an interest in Phil.
"umm… wouldn't it be easier if you do it yourself I mean you just want to talk to him" I gave a confused look at Nina wondering where this came up all of a sudden.
Nina Carlson is a star basketball player at Jim Junior High. She is in the same age group as Tommy, Phil, Lil and Kimi. Besides Kimi she is the best basketball player on the girl's team and current captain because Kimi gave it to her when she was first picked as captain. Besides basketball Nina is also a very popular student both academically and socially which is pretty much the opposite of Phil, academically anyway. She is also very pretty and is often asked out by people older than her because she has never taken an interest in any guy her year level until now. Even so she is very picky of her boyfriends and often rejects any guy who has asked her out even the popular and good looking guys. She is kind of timid but she can also speak her mind when called upon and take actions on her own. Her long brown hair was tied in a pony tail and her figure was pretty much perfect not to slim not too fat. Her face was free of pimples, moles, freckles or anything that could be on a normal person's face. Her dark hazel eyes were also a feature that you could not help but gaze in deeply.
"Yeah you're right Kimi I should go talk to him but I feel kinda nervous" Nina said as she was now eyeing me.
"Trust me when I say he's more nervous about you than you are of him" I replied back wondering why Nina was acting like this. 'She never acts nervous about someone before why Phil' I thought to herself.
"Nina your not into Phil are you?" I asked trying to confirm my suspicions. "huh.. um…. no not really he's totally yours, after all you met him first" Nina said with hesitation.
"So you do like him!" I said in a loud voice. Nina just nodded with a shy cute look that will make any boy fall head over heels for her. My jaw dropped and I felt both happy and shocked.
"I've liked Phil for a while now ever since I met him at last year's dance he was cute then but now he's actually pretty hot" Nina said while looking down at Phil on the courts.
"He'd always make me laugh when I was feeling down and he makes school seem fun". "I know it's kind of corny and cheesy but that's how I actually feel about him" Nina said acting very sincere.
My expression was nothing short of shock and I thought 'Man why didn't I see this coming who would've thought that someone would actually fall for that idiot and of all people, Nina'.
As the whistle on the courts blew signaling the end of the tryouts I had heard Phil on the court screaming in celebration "YEAAHHH! I'm in I did it I'm on the team". I smiled back to him then I looked away and faced Nina
I bluntly said to Nina "hmm…. I'm not really an expert about this whole love thing but I believe that if you truly love someone you have to tell them before you lose them". I answered now caught in my own words.
Nina snapped me back to reality saying "Thanks Kimi I know what I have to do" and with that Nina exits the stands to proceed to the courts where Phil was.
Even though I wanted to congratulate Phil for making the team I knew that Phil and Nina needed some time alone. Just then I heard a familiar voice call out to me and I left the stands to see who it was. "Yo Kimi" It was Dil and Mandy.
"Hey guys what are you two doing here" I replied looking happy to see my friends. "Well were here to cheer you and Phil on but I guess we missed the party" Dil said looking around to see everyone leaving
"Yea sorry we didn't get to see you play but someone had to take forever in the bathroom" Mandy replied with a hint of sarcasm eyeing Dil.
Dil just smiled and happily and shrugged it off replied "It can't be helped, when nature calls you just gotta go". I just smiled as Mandy gave Dil a sarcastic look.
"Well you guys didn't miss much both Phil and I made the team" I said happily. "That's great I'm proud for the both of you" Mandy said while giving me a thumbs up. "By the way where is Phil?" Mandy questioned
"Well by the looks of it he's trying to impress that girl over there using his so called charms" I nodded my head in the direction of Phil.
Dil pulls out his custom made binoculars out of his bag and eyes Phil in the distance. "And it looks like its working too!" Dil said in surprised tone.
"What! You can actually see them!" I shouted amazed at Dil's new invention. "Yep these dimaculors can see into the beyoond" Dil spoke with a satisfaction grin
"Dimaculors?" I said in a awkward tone
"I came up with the name" Mandy admitted "I thought binoculars sounded lame so I renamed it after its inventors Dil and of course yours truly" Mandy sounded proud of hers and Dil's new invention.
"It was supposed to be used to find our brothers from outer space but since we haven't found any I figured why not use it like normal binoculars" Dil grinned
"Dil can I try it out" I asked graciously and Dil happily nods and gives me the dimaculors. I looked in the direction of Phil and Nina. To my shock I found out that Nina was actually laughing and by the way Phil's mouth moved I could tell that he was telling her a joke.
I put the dimaculors down and smiled to myself while Dil and Mandy just looked at each other in confusion and waved their hands in front of my face to snap myself back to reality.
"Sorry about that I just spaced out" I said looking a bit embarrassed "Yea we know" Dil and Mandy said in unison trying to sound not so surprised. "What were you smiling about?" Mandy asked while looking at Phil.
"I was just happy to see Phil with someone". "The last time he ever felt in love with someone was with Wally and that was years ago". "Well that's what he told me anyway" I replied back giving back the dimaculors to Dil.
"Totally Phil's not exactly the type of guy to jump in the love wagon or any wagon involving girls or popularity". Dil said realizing how cool Phil was. "Yea of all the times I'v known him, Phil's just a happy go lucky guy who'd rather play videogames all day than anything else even if it was the end of the world". Mandy said happily.
I just gave a little laugh and suddenly Phil came by after he finished his conversation with Nina. "Hey guys" Phil greeted when he came over.
"Hey bro heard you made the team" Dil said with confident smile. "Yeppp they just couldn't make one without me" Phil replied with a cocky attitude.
"Yea must be it" Mandy snorted at Phil. "So Romeo what was that all about" I asked sarcastically out of curiosity. "ahh.. well …. You …seee" Phil replied tried to reply nervously while blushing. "Did you ask her out on a date?" I replied looking skeptical.
"Ah.. not exactly she.. kind of asked me" Phil answered trying to avoid to blush. Phil wasn't normally the guy to just get nervous but he was dealing with Nina a girl whom he had a crush on since last year and couldn't get her out of his mind all summer even though he spent pretty much the most of it with me, Lil and Tommy.
"Whoa! I guess dreams really do come true" I answered in cheerful mood. "Phil you do know that you're the first guy to get asked out by her?" Mandy said openly. "Maybe there's some conspiracy behind this" Dil said intrigued
"Alright! I get it, it's a big deal and so…. I kinda want you guys to help make sure I don't make screw it up". "I know it sounds desperate but I really need your help".
After a brief pause of silence I said with a confident smile. "Sure Phil you're our friend and we'll do whatever it takes to make your date successful even if it does make you an air head" "sure works for me" Phil said with a rougish grin while Dil and Mandy chuckled at the thought of Phil's date.
Lil's POV
"So Tommy you gonna tell me what that was about just then" I said with a smirk as she eyed Tommy while on their way to Football and Cheerleading Tryouts.
Angelica rushed ahead of the both of us to catch up with her friends so now it was just Tommy and me.
"What do u mean Lil?" Tommy asked in a confused look.
"You know what I mean Tommy, when Kimi blew you that kiss you gushed up like a strawberry" I said teasing
"huh… I did uh… I didn't mean to it's just that I feel awkward and happy at the same time when she does that" Tommy said with heart bound smile. "uh huh so tell me Tommy Pickles is there something I don't know about you and a certain Kimi Finster" I said now looking at Tommy for any facial expressions that give an answer.
"Are you saying I like Kimi!" Tommy said in a embarrassing tone. "I can't believe were talking about this you know Kimi and I are just friends" Tommy retorted and I could see the red on his face.
"whatever you say Tommy" I acted in a nice manner putting on an innocent cute smile but Tommy just saw right through me. "Your such a deville you know that" Tommy said now putting on mischief smile
I stick my tongue out smiled "Cmon Tommy let's go I'll race ya" He just smiled and nodded and we both ran down to the oval together.
Angelica's POV
"well well look who it is another cheerleader reject wannabe oh wait its just Angelica" Savannah sneered at me as I walk to join the other cheerleading wannabes. "Talk is cheap Savannah, don't say things when you can't back them up" I spoke with authority to my long time rival Savvanah Shane.
"Your right Angelica lets leave it until this is all over after all it won't take long to become cheerleader again". Savvanah spoke with a smirk on her face. "Who said your gonna be one, unless they were looking for sympathy". I quickly countered
"The only one looking for sympathy around here Angelica is you. I thought you were smart enough to learn that you can never compare to me and after the stunt you pulled last year I wouldn't even show my face around here again let alone try out again." Savvanah stroked her head and continue talking "But I guess some people just can't take a hint"
I was getting angrier by the second I could not stand Savvanah. We were always competing against each other. Whether it was in sport, studies or social standings and all three I lost to that bitch.
"I'll even let you carry my poms poms around so you get a feel of what its like to be in the most popular group in the school" Savvanah continued running her mouth and I knew that the second everyone was gone I would punch her in the head to show much clue I had.
I clenched my fist and was about to charge when someone pulled me back and dragged me to a safe distance where I wouldn't harm Savannah.
"Okay buster what's the bigger idea!" I spoke harshly in a threatening tone as I turned around to find Lil trying to restrain me from running up to Savannah and giving her the beating of her life.
"Look Angelica let it go I know you hate Savannah right now but…." "Hate! Oh this is beyond hate Lillian!" I shouted and regained my composure as I dusted whatever it was off my cute outfit.
"Okay Angelica I get it!". Lil shouted back and I was stunned that she spoke that way to me. I know she can be tough when dealing with her brother and her friends but she has never acted tough or angry to me brfore.
"Okay Lil I won't smash Savannah I know that if I do I'm off the squad indefinitely" I spoke now sounding defeated.
"Control yourself Angelica! don't let Savannah get to you. She knows that your hot tempered and she's trying to get you angry enough to do something stupid like what you were about to do" Lil spoke loudly with authority as if she was trying to get the words she was saying into my head.
"Okay Lil I'm calm but promise me one thing. If I don't make the squad you better because nothing is worse than having Savannah Shane taking what is rightfully mine"
"Relax Angelica you'll make it trust me" Lil said reassuringly
"I never said I wouldn't I said if…." I retorted back with a star towards Lil
"There's not gonna be a if Angelica" Lil cut me off. "Just relax I know you've been practicing and waiting for this moment for a long time don't doubt yourself now I don't" Lil said putting on a brave face which reminded me of one other person that gave me smile like that in my life.
"You have got to stop hanging out with Tommy you're starting to become like him more and more every day" I spoke now in a calm mood and Savannah was off my mind.
"Yeah I guess" Lil giggled at the thought "I guess he kinda grew on me" I saw her smile on her face that reminded me of another person. That person was Susie and that smile Lil just made was the same smile Susie made when she knew that Harold and her were gonna be spending a lot of time together.
"Come on Angelica, Rihanna is calling out all participants lets hurry" Lil called out to me snapping me out of my thoughts. "I'm coming I'm coming Sheesh!" I called back in a granny tone.
I could not feel any anger inside of me anymore. Lil had really helped me out. I knew that this was gonna be a tough competition as I scouted the other girls trying out for a spot in the coveted Cheerleading squad. I realized what Lil had said to me and I know now for sure as if my life depended on it that this year is my year and I won't let anyone stand in the way of my dreams.
Lil's POV
"Man I didn't think trying out for cheerleading would get this hard" I thought to myself as I watched each girl showing their stuff in front of Rihanna and her friends. Even Angelica was amazing she was really dead set on when she showed moves that no one ever thought was possible.
Even Savannah was shock. By the look on her face it was as if she was witnessing a nightmare coming true. I just laughed at her expression and waited patiently for my turn. As I lowered my head to my hands I felt someone patting me on the back.
"Hey Lil what's happening" It was Tommy looking all sweaty and tired but god did he look hot in those footy clothes and his sweat made him look rugged and muscular.
"Oh my god did I just think that! This is Tommy, I'm talking about here, My Childhood friend who I'v known since like forever and has been like a best friend to me for years."
"Uhh Lil you still with me" Tommy snapped his fingers in my face to wake up from my bizarre trance. "Your staring at me like I'm some sort of movie star"
"Huh…uh yea Tommy sorry about that just got a lot on my mind right now" I said looking a bit embarrassed over my actions.
"No big happens to me all the time" Tommy said giving me a teasing look. I gave a cough sound "Yea maybe in your dreams superstar" I said back with a teasing look of my own. "A guy can dream can't he" Tommy looked cheerful and happy.
"Why are you so happy of a sudden?" I asked with a curious look on my face. "I made the football Team Lil!" Tommy shrieked and threw his hands around and hugged me.
"That's awesome Tommy and not that I don't want your hug but you have sweat all over you" I said as I pushed him back off me.
"uh...yea sorry about that Lil got carried away I'm just so happy I made the team wait till the guys hear about this" Tommy said all in a exciting tone. "I'm sure they'll be proud of you as I am right now" I spoke back smiling proudly at Tommy.
"Lillian Deville" I heard Rihanna calling me out and Tommy's face blushed like a red rose. He waved to Rihanna and she waved back. "When are you gonna tell her how you feel?" I asked giving Tommy an obvious look.
"uhh… don't you have to get ready for your routine now Go!" Tommy quickly said to cover up his answer and distract the moment for now.
I paced myself towards the judging stage and held my breath. This was it I thought the moment no one thought would happen. I, Lillian Maree Jill Deville will become a cheerleader. Even if I do make the squad I won't act any different and treat anyone differently especially my friends as I performed my routine everyone stared in awe especially Tommy.
Tommy's POV
Wow Lil is amazing. Her routine is great and she actually looks kinda hot NO WAIT! What am I thinking this is Lil im talking about here someone help me! "
"So cousin I heard you made the team" I snapped back to reality and turned to find none other than my bossy and over confident cousin Angelica. "Yeah bet you didn't see that coming" I smiled confidently back at her
"Not really Tommy you see we pickles are of a different breed were pretty and were talented" Angelica spoke back with a grin on her face. "Yea I actually gotta agree with you for once". I spoke back with a grin on my face too.
"So Tommy what were you eyeing before I so rudely interrupted you" As I heard Angelica speak those words my nerves shifted to overdrive and I could sweat pouring down on me.
"uhh… the usual" I nervously said back but if I know Angelica she would know better than to accept that. "Well it certainly wasn't Rihanna this time," Angelica said not sounding so surprised. "Perhaps a little Deville got your attention" Angelica spoke with a mischief grin.
"Look Angelica I'm just supporting my friend nothing else" I said in defense hoping she would take the bait. "Sure whatever" Angelica said back and I could tell her expression meant you expect me to believe that.
I don't get how Angelica was so smart I mean she could tell how people were feeling inside so why were her grades not even close to reflecting it. "Look over there Tommy" Angelica quickly instructed me and we watched Lil finish her routine and everyone clapped and cheered of course I did the most of both.
For once my attention was on another girl besides Rihanna and as Rihanna announced to her that she passed the tryouts I felt really happy much happier than I did when I found out I made the football team.
Lil came running to me and hugged me overjoyed at her accomplishment. I hugged her back tightly and embraced her in my arms and I didn't want this feeling to end. "uh… Lil you do know I'm still covered in sweat". I smiled with a happy go lucky grin.
"I know Tommy but now that I'm already covered in sweat there's no point in me letting go of you right now" I could tell by the sound of her voice that she didn't care and that she was just as happy as I was at that very moment.
"Uh Hemm may I please have your attention" I let go of Lil and looked up to see Rihanna standing on a podium and she looked Hot as well.
Rihanna spoke on the microphone "Thank you everyone for coming out here and giving your all in this truly difficult Sport. It has been a very tough decision trying to pick out the best girls out there when all of you are fit for this job. But sadly I can only pick a certain number of girls and I have already said yes to a number of girls after their routine. I am going to announce 1 more girl to join our squad."
I looked over to Angelica who was eyeing Savannah neither one of them would blink as their stare intensified I felt a chill down my spine and I knew that no good could come of this.
"Congratulations Angelica Pickles you are chosen to be in this years cheerleading squad" Everyone shouted and cheered except for Savannah who was sulking and crying and was comforted by her friends.
Angelica couldn't be happier as she rushed to the stage to collect her uniform. I looked over to Lil who was whistling and cheering Angelica on. They both hugged and exchanged glances over to Savannah who was still in tears and throwing a tantrum.
"Yo Tommy, Lil Angelica" We heard a shout and looked over our heads and to the distance we saw the rest of our friends Phil, Kimi, Dil, Mandy, Susie and Harold. They were waving their hands signaling us to come meet them.
"What a day guys" I said as we all met up after school on our way to the Java Lava and we all knew how everyone did at their sport trials. Dil and Mandy became assistants to Pangborn organizing students into sports and some other junk.
"Yeah no kidding this day was nuts" Phil said as we entered the doors. "Hey pups, how was your first day" Betti said as she came over from the counter. "Fine" everyone replied all looking tired and exhausted.
"Do I smell" Dil said as he sniffed the air. Phil was doing that too "theres no mistake it can only mean one thing" Phil replied back. It was as if they were lions sniffing out their prey.
"Chocolate Fudge Sundays!" They said in unison and celebrated by giving high fives to each other.
Lil just nodded "Sometimes I think Dil should be his brother and im adopted" Lil said giving her a brother a typical big sister look. "Yea me too I wonder if I'm adopted as well" I said back giving Lil a sarcastic smile.
"Look whos joined the Family" Susie said as Harold rushed to the chocolate fudge Sundays along with Phil and Dil. They were eating like animals. "Whats the point of watching the animal channel we have the worst right here" Angelica argued with sarcasm giving them a disgusted look
"I made enough for everybody" Betti said as she came out with more Chocolate fudge Sundays. "don't mind if I do" Kimi said and walked her way to the ice cream.
Phil looked up to her with chocolate all over his face "I think I better eat yours Kimi, your starting to gain a bit of something down there" Kimi gave him an angry stare
I smiled and looked towards Kimi her figure was fine the way I see it. She was not too fat or too skinny, just the perfect body.
"Your so right Phil here let me help you" Kimi said as she took her ice-cream and shoved it in Phil's face and laughed. "Don't forget the cherry on top" Kimi laughed again as she placed the cherry on Phil's nose.
"your so dead Kimi" Phil countered back with his ice cream and started throwing whatever was left at Kimi and the two just continuously threw what ever food or ice cream they could find at each other while laughing and having a great time.
"Heads up Tommy!" I turned and without a second to blink my face was covered with ice cream and chocolate topping running all over my face. Lil just laughed hysterically "I think this new look suits you" Lil replied laughing at the same time. I rubbed it off and a mischief smile formed on my face.
"Special order for Lillian Deville" I said back to her and threw whatever ice cream I could find at her. The day ended well and even though Betti and Chaz got angry they couldn't help but smile and join in on the food fight at the end.
(Author's Note) Waddup pplz dats it 4 chapter 5. wooot
There will be no sneek peeks for the next chapter as I couldn't risk finding dialogue that would be spoileror anything that was worth hinting or mentioning. But rest assured the wait is worth it becoz the next chapter goes deeper into the story and advances further in the plot.
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