“More drills and fewer matches in future,” Seiji cautioned. “Aw, Seiji,” Nicholas protested, voice light as the sound of blades chiming and birds over the sea. “That’s no fun, Seiji!” “I’m no fun, Nicholas,” said Seiji calmly. “Haven’t you heard?” “Everyone tells me,” said Nicholas. “But I don’t believe them.” “What do you believe?” “You’re my match,” said Nicholas. “You’re the match I’m going to win someday. The one I’m looking forward to the most.” Just looking at Nicholas’s face, you could see how much he believed it, and it was almost enough to make Seiji believe it as well. It had been
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