"Well, I guess I'm no better than you thought," Uchika said while looking at Aki.
They talk for quite a while before they hear some hurried footsteps coming towards them.
Looking at the source, they see Soji carrying bulk up tennis bags and big water containers.
"Your bag looks so full, what did you put in there?" Ask Mitsu
"Since I don't know what to expect I just brought some change of clothes, some towels, a racket with spare strings and tape, and lots of energy and protein bars."
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Chapter 4
"I also filled my water bottle some sports drinks." He said while showing off his bag.
"You said that he is an Imaginative child but I didn't expect this." Said Uchika awkwardly.
"Well, you gotta blame Mitsu that one, since every-time we watch something he always criticizes it like an occupational disease as an editor." Said Ayano
Hearing that Mitsu got slightly irritated and fires back. "Oh really, it's my fault. Then whos is the one who always gets mad when there is badly any badly drawn or bad designs shows up on the television, Ms. designer?"
Seeing how they are fighting again over this tiny matter Soji changes the subject. "How about introducing me to the guest first instead of fighting in front of them?"
Remembering that there are other people, they sober up.
"Well as you already know Uchika this is my son Soji and this is her daughter Aki-chan she is the same age as you So-chan." Ayano introduce.
Seeing that Aki is hiding behind behind her mother, Soji moves to Uchika's side to get a view on her.
"Hello my name is Hosoya, Soji but you can call me Soji because that's what my friends call me," Soji said while extending his hand for a handshake.
Finding some courage, Aki also introduces herself to not appear rude.
"M-my name is Ishihara, Aki." After saying that she extends her hands and shakes Soji's hands and then quickly retracts it to hide outside of his field of vision.
"Sorry about that Aki is not good with males." Said Uchika
"If you did not tell me that Ba-san I would have thought that she might have a crush on me as that is how some of the girls act around one of my friends." Said Soji in an attempt to joke around.
Finding it hilarious Uchika laughs. "Hahahaha, you really are straightforward eh. Also as long as you are training under me you have to call me coach." Uchika said so that she won't soften upon him.
"Okay coach." Looking at Aki Soji ask. "So what should I call her then?"
"Seeing that he is looking at Aki's direction Uchika answers. "Since you are having her call your first name then you can also call her with that. Is that okay with you Aki?"
Aki nods in confirmation.
"I see then please take care of me Aki-san."
"Since we are all acquainted with each other let's go to my car and I'll drive you to where we are training."
After saying goodbye to his parents Soji follows both Aki and Uchika outside to go to the car.
Arriving at the car Uchika opens the door at the back to give access to the cargo space.
"Put your things in there," Uchika said while pointing at the empty space.
Soji complied and quickly puts his things to where Uchika is pointing.
Seeing that Soji has finished putting his things Uchika closes the door and goes to the backseat door and opens it for Soji.
"Thank you, coach." Said Soji while getting inside the car.
After Soji positioned himself Uchika then closes the door then goes to the driving seat and opens the door for Aki to sit beside her.
Seeing that both of them are wearing their seatbelts, Uchika drives to their destination.
Remembering that Ayano and her husband almost fight in front of them Uchika decides to ask Soji. "Oh yeah Soji, is it okay to leave your parents like that? They might fight again since you are not there?"