The two returned to the table to find Ryoma and Sayomi talking to Eiji.

"Okay, so you'll come play doubles with us again?"

"And you and Oishi-senpai will actually try this time?"
"We were trying last time!"

"Eiji-senpai, shouldn't you be working?"
"I will soon. Don't tell the boss, 'kay O'Chibi?"

Oishi walked past with a concerned look on his face.

"You should probably get back to work, Tezuka might make us run laps."

"Mmmkay, I'll talk to you guys later then."

Soon, they saw Kaido walking around with a tray of chocolates.

"Hello. Would you care for a chocolate?" he asked through gritted teeth.

"You're supposed to intoduce yourself." Momo whispered as he passed.

"I'm Kaoru Kaido. Would you like a chocolate?"

"That's Kaido-senpai? I hardly recognized him without the bandana." Sayomi whispered.

"Hey you, watch your mouth! I never asked to be wearing this stupid outfit!"

"Tomorrow, you'll be running ten laps." Tezuka said as he passed.

"Fshuuuuu...stupid kid...now I have to run laps..." he muttered.

"...I think Kaido-senpai hates me now."

"It isn't your fault he shouted like that."

"It kind of is because I guess I offended him..."

"Though you gotta admit, he looked pretty cute in that waiter outfit."
"Kome!"

"You don't have to yell at me if you disagree, just say so!"
"I never said I disagreed..."

"So um...who wants some chips?"

"Sure."

As if he was listening for an order, Eiji appeared at the table.

"Hi again! Did you need something?"

"Yeah, a bowl of chips for the four of us, please."

"Okay! I'll go get that for you!"

He returned with a large bowl of chips and smiled.

"Having fun yet?"

"Well I've just been sitting here, but yeah, I'm having fun."
"So what about you?"
"What about me?"
"Are you having fun working?"

"I'm having lots of fun! There's so many people to chat with."

"But you're supposed to be working, not chatting. So get back to work, Eiji." Tezuka said as he passed.

"Man, Tezuka's everywhere tonight..."

"Has Tezuka-senpai even done anything other than tell the others to get back to work?"

"I haven't seen him do anything."

"And have you done anything other than just sit there? No! So come dance with us!"

"Fine. One song, and that's it."

"Promise?"

"I promise. And you're coming with me, Ryoma. I'm not doing this alone."

As they passed Eiji on their way to the first court, Sayomi told him to save their table. When they arrived, a slow song began to play and people began pairing off.

"A slow song, no way!"

"Oh, but Sayomi, you promised!"

"Ugh, that's right, I did."

"But I'm going to sit this one out."
"What?! Kome!"

"Let's just get this over with."

Ryoma grabbed Sayomi's wrist and pulled her towards an empty spot. He held her close and whispered in her ear.

"Enjoy this while you can, because it's never gonna happen again."

"I'm kinda glad we got dragged into this."

Meanwhile, Horio sat on the bench, watching in envy.

"You had to suggest that they come dance with us."

"I'm sorry, I didn't expect a slow song to be playing."

"You made the situation worse."

"I'm sorry! I didn't plan this!"

"Well I had a plan. But it's not working."

"How many times do I have to say I'm sorry?"

"Meh, I guess it isn't your fault she doesn't like me."

Kawamura came around offering water bottles.

"Hello, I'm Takashi Kawamura. I have water bottles if you're thirsty."

"I'll take one, thanks."

"Oh, you're welcome. I hope you're having fun."

"We're having fun, are you?"
"Not really. I'd rather be dancing with everyone else. But I've got to work, so if there's anything you need, just tell me."

"One more thing before you go."
"What is it?"
"Could you hold this?"

Kome handed Kawamura the racket she found under the bench.

"BURNING!"

Kawamura ran off swinging the racket wildly, frantic freshman running out of his way.

"Why did you do that?"
"Someone told me that he changes when he hold a racket. I wanted to see what happened."

Tezuka grabbed Kawamura's wrist and took the tennis racket from his hand.

"Get back to work."

"Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't even know I stopped."

He continued to walk around handing out water bottles. As the situation calmed, the couples went back to dancing. Soon, the song as over and they split apart.

"There, that was one song. I'm going back to the second court."

"I guess we'll come too."