The Passage of Time

Of course, Sendou had only been joking.

Rei-chan had clearly taken it the wrong way, thinking he meant something like a boyfriend, which made things terribly awkward for Miyuki.

Although Rei-chan looked exceptionally cute like that, to prevent any settling of scores later on, Sendou could only reluctantly do something to ease the atmosphere...

What could he do? This young master... no, young lady, was a genuine heiress—and also a teacher and the vice manager.

Maintaining a good relationship was necessary!

A little teasing in private was fine, but when others were around, he still had to protect her image. (This was how Sendou courted death in private.)

"Senior Chris!" Miyuki greeted Senior Chris obediently upon seeing him.

Sendou, meanwhile, was far more relaxed.

Rei-chan simply exchanged a few words with Senior Chris before leaving.

She would come back later to take the two of them home.

Miyuki then began chatting with Senior Chris.

Senior Chris told him about what had happened back then.

The unwillingness he had felt after receiving everyone's messages following his surgery, as well as his dark days.

Naturally, Sawamura came up as well...

"How are things now?" After talking about himself, Senior Chris asked Miyuki.

"It's already fine!"

"What about him? I heard he fractured something." Senior Chris glanced at Sendou, who was wandering around nearby.

"Ah! He'll probably be able to practice in about a week!

Even the doctor was shocked!

Come to think of it, playing a game and a half after fracturing something had already shocked the doctor, let alone hitting two crucial Home Runs!" Miyuki said with a smile.

Ever since seeing Senior Chris, Miyuki's smile had not left his face.

He looked as though he had just seen the person he loved most.

"Yeah! That guy has always been