The dining hall of the inn buzzed with life as the players from the four teams gathered for dinner. Long wooden tables were arranged in a U-shape, laden with steaming bowls of miso soup, plates of grilled fish, and heaps of rice. The smell of freshly cooked food wafted through the air, mingling with the low hum of conversation and the occasional burst of laughter.
Sota sat near the middle of Seiryuu High's table, his chopsticks poised as he watched the interactions around him. The Shinryu and Daikyo teams occupied the other tables, while Tsubasa's players had blended in with Seiryuu, their earlier defeat seemingly forgotten in favor of camaraderie. The atmosphere was warm and relaxed, a stark contrast to the competitive tension that had gripped the field earlier in the day.
