Leah and Tiffany dragged Sayomi to the locker rooms.
"So what's your strategy?"
"Why would I tell you?!"
"So we could figure out our own strategy!"
"You need to be able to rely on each other."
"So Sayomi, will you be displaying those acrobatic abilities of yours?"
"Maybe."
"At least one! Please?"
"Yeah, it's so much fun to watch!"
"Well then maybe I will..."
"Are you as good at doubles as you are at singles?"
"I guess it depends on my partner."
"So do you and Ryoma make a good team?"
"We beat the co-captain of the regulars if that tells you anything."
"But have you beat the captain?"
"No, we haven't had a chance to play him yet."
"Enough talk about tennis, let's just hang out until our match."
They sat on the benches and cleared their minds, waiting eagerly until their match. Finally, it was time for the third match.
"Good luck you two, we'll go easy on ya."
"Good luck to you too, Sayomi. Not that you'd need it."
They all headed out and took their positions on the court.
"Remember, go easy on them."
"I know, I know."
Captivated by Ryoma, Leah was hit in the face by his serve.
"Ryoma!"
"Hey, wasn't my fault."
"Leah, pay attention!"
"Oh, shut up, Tiffany!"
Feeling generous, Ryoma and Sayomi decided to let them score a few points. Eventually, Sayomi decided to display her acrobatic abilities to the crowd.
"Did she get better?!"
"I think so!"
By the end of the doubles portion, Ryoma and Sayomi were declared the ultimate winners. It was also announced that Sayomi had won the singles portion. Soon, the editor for Junior Tennis Monthly had found her.
"Ah, Sayomi! Congratulations!"
"Thank you."
"If it's alright with you, I'd just like to reschedule your interviewn until tomorrow. It's gotten pretty late."
"No, no, that's perfectly alright."
"Sayomi-chan, why don't we all go have a party to celebrate your victory?"
"Sure."
"What's a good place to have fun in this town?"
"Leah, Tiffany, know any fun places we can go to celebrate?"
"Well there's that kids club down the street. We could go there."
"Momo-senpai, do you want to go to the kids club?"
"Yeah! Let's go party!"
"Show us the way, Leah and Tiffany!"
Leah and Tiffany excitedly skipped toward the club.
"This is gonna be way more fun than the scool dance! This time we don't have to be waiters!"
"Yes, I'm sure we'll all have fun tonight."
"This night will be all about Sayomi! Let's make sure this is the best night of her life!"
"Aww, you don't have to do that! I'm already having fun just being with my friends!
"Does that mean us?"
"Uh...sure."
"So Sayomi, are you gonna dance with us or just sit around at the table again?"
"I'm not much of a dancer..."
"Aww, please come dance with us?"
"Yeah, please?"
"Please?"
"I don't really want to..."
"But Sayomi, I never got to dance with you!"
"If I dance, will you stop asking?"
"Yes!"
"Fine, I'll dance."
"Yay!"
Excited to see Sayomi, everyone at the club happily welcomed them.
"Now aren't you guys glad we're friends with Sayomi?"
"...Most of us barely know her. We're only here because you bribed us-"
"Oishi! Be quiet!"
"Sayomi-chan, will you come dance with us now?"
"Well, I did promise..."
"So you're coming to dance now!"
Seeing Eiji and Momo drag Sayomi out to dance, Kome, Leah and Tiffany went out to dance too.
"Aren't you having fun, Sayomi?"
"When you two are around, everything's fun."
"So are you saying we could be washing dog livers and still be having fun?"
"Uh...yes?"
"Ew..."
"What are you guys talking about?"
"Nothing."
"Well stop talking and dance with us!"
Eiji and Momo took turns dancing with Sayomi until she finally pulled away and went back to the table.
"You're a pushover, you know that, Sayomi?"
"Yeah, you've been dancing with us for the past ten minutes, and you never even wanted to dance in the first place!"
"I'm not a pushover..."
"Yes you are!
"Uh...guys..."
"What?"
"Half of us still need a place to stay."
"Aww, you could have at least said that after we were done having fun."
When the group decided to head home for the night, Oishi brought up the topic again.
"We only got two rooms at the hotel, with only two beds each. Half of us need a place to stay."
"But which half? And where's the other half going to stay?"
"That's what we need to figure out."
"Sayomi-chan, can I stay at your house?!"
"But Eiji-senpai, there isn't any room at my house."
"I'll sleep on the floor!"
"Okay..."
"That leaves three of us."
"The hot one with the glasses can stay at my house!"
"That's very generous of you-"
"No, the other hot one!"
Inui cleared his throat in embaressment.
"...But you can stay at my house too!"
"So that leaves one more."
"That smiley one can stay at my house, he seems nice."
"Alright, so Kaido, Kawamura, Momo and I will stay at the hotel."
"Can I stay with Taka-san?"
"Sure. Then Kaido will be in my room."
At Sayomi's house, she showed Eiji to her room and set down a pillow and a blanket on the floor.
"I don't exactly have another bed that you could sleep on, unless you want to sleep on the couch..."
"No, no, I'm fine in your room!"
Eiji settled himself into his makeshift bed.
"Wow. You really are like a cat!"
"I'm like you're own little kitty, except I can take care of myself!"
She giggled and settled into her own bed.
"Good night, Eiji-senpai."
"Y'know, it's nice to have my own room. Er...it's nice to share a room with only one person."
Over at Leah's house, she was showing Inui and Tezuka where they would be staying.
"Okay, hotties. You guys are going to stay in Tiffany's and Sayomi's rooms."
"Thank you for your generosity."
"You speak English?"
They nodded and headed into their rooms.
At Tiffany's house, she happily showed Fuji to his room.
"Okay, smiley, this is Sayomi's room. It's where you'll be staying."
She acted out her words, as she didn't think Fuji spoke English.
"Thank you, you're very kind."
"Do you speak English?"
"Um...thank you, you're very kind."
"Guess that's the only thing he says..."
"Thank you, you're very kind?"
"Have a good sleep, smiley."
"Thank you, you're very kind!"
Meanwhile, at the hotel, Momo lay awake in his bed, staring at the ceiling.
"Hey, Taka-san, are you still awake?"
"Yeah."
"I'm kinda sad..."
"Why's that?"
"Well, Sayomi-chan's friends didn't seem all that excited about us."
"Why does that make you sad?"
"Because it makes me feel like they don't like me..."
"Don't be silly, Momo-chan! Everyone likes you!"
"Sayomi-chan's friends don't...they didn't even notice me..."
"Momo-chan, you're exaggerating."
"No I'm not!"
"Don't be like that, Momo-chan."
"Taka-san, you're supposed to be making me feel better!"
"Just go to bed. I'm sure you'll feel better in the morning."
"Oh fine."