calls for Rio and Junta. First things first.

...

sees no Junta around yet. Well, that's fine.

Where's your pitcher? *will terrorize him anyway*

.. around, I guess. *twitches

he didn't have the chance to see Jun-san after the weekend, but that's cool. Not that he notices, or anything.

Around? *raises an eyebrow* Shouldn't you know?

*mumbles* He's in class, I guess.

Kantoku would just stop it with the interrogation and go on with what he wanted to say. :/

doesn't want to say it twice, will wait for Junta. He has the time now that he's finished examining the rookies, anyway.

So what do you think of your performance as a battery, so far?

Improving. So far so good. B| *is flailing a little inside*

a little like in the middle of a pop quiz T_T

I see that he's been throwing you that sinker of his. B|

Uh-huh. That's right. *doesn't really get what the big deal about the sinker is B|*

's expression softens a little. Just a little.

Good job. At least there's an acceptable level of trust now. >_> ABOUT TIME, RIO.

You were so slow I thought I'd have to get you tutored in that, too. *face back to normal*

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if he just got complimented there... o.0

Rio doesn't understand the importance of trust in a battery yet. Well, he'll learn that if they lose practice games to weaker teams.

Yamanoi did better as a reserve catcher when he was a firstie. B| Just so you know. Maybe I should send you to him for tips.

up til now how Yamanoi does anything with squinty eyes, wtf.

No! I mean--

I will improve. Like a lot faster. B( Jun-san and I are fine.

possessive, okay.

ARE YOU SURE?

FIGHTING THE URGE TO FLAIL ON THE OUTSIDE.

Y-yeah!

SAY THAT AGAIN.

Kantoku is laying on the terror pretty thick for the start of the week. T^T

I'M SURE, KANTOKU! >.>

crosses his arms over his chest.

Good. B| Never hestitate with your pitcher, catcher!

hesitate*

grateful Jun-san isn't around to witness this.

glad to have the time to <s>terrorize</s> interrogate Rio.

... can I go do my stretching now? DDD:

No? Didn't I call for you and Junta here?

Do you see Junta next to you? No? Then I'm not done yet. B|

... WAT. Seriously, this old man. T_T

What else are you gonna tell me, then?

We're waiting for Junta. *irritably* Go stretch there if you want. *points to a spot five feet away*

Rio is really like a kid. >.>

not comfortable with stretching while Kantoku is glaring at him >.>

not even looking at him at all, busy glowering at all the other players being lazy because it's a lazy day.

he did something productive with his weekend. He went through all the videos Roka brought at home, even *after* Jun-san left.

running over. "S-sorry! Here now!"

grumpy at him. "What took you so long, I had to suffer Kantoku alone. B("

why Rio's being bratty again. .-.

calls them over. Stupid Rio, delaying them!

approaching Kantoku warily. He kind of wants to hide behind Jun-san's back. But he's too tall. :/

What is it, sir? o_o

looks sternly at them.

I got the reports of Rio's grades from his teachers. There's a marked improvement, so good job, Junta.

Ah... thank you, sir.

I've also been watching your battery closely. B< So far, so good.

So here.

hands over the square, white cloth with the number 1 to Junta, and number 2 to Rio.

B<.

..... o___o

(LOL KANTOKU.. THAT FACE LOL)

Don't disappoint me. *gruffly B<*

... 0.0

W-we won't, sir! @_@

to know what Kantoku's on right now, because he has to get more of it in order to keep him this... this nice! D:

NOT BLUSHING OKAY.

NOT UNBELIEVABLY HAPPY EITHER.

DON'T YOU HAVE PRACTICE? *is disconcerted by the happy* And call those two over there over, while you're at it. >.> I need to give theirs.

Yes, sir!

H-haiiii

B<!!

Shingo is amused from his end of the bench, reviewing (watching Kantoku) his notes!

>.> What are you grinning about, Shingo?

Shingo makes sure that none of the other kids are around, and beams at him.

It's just funny how you're always grumpy when you're handing our regular positions!

B<!!!