The travelling bus rolled through the streets, carrying the entire squad toward the next stage of their journey.
Inside, different emotions filled the atmosphere, some players buzzed with excitement, chatting, while others sat quietly with earphones on, lost in their own thoughts.
Haruma Kusaka sat by the window, eyes following the city passing outside in blurred motion.
His heartbeat was racing when he let out a quiet sigh, then leaned back into his seat and closed his eyes.
But even now, his heartbeat refused to slow completely.
"You okay?"
The voice pulled Haruma out instantly, as he turned slightly to the left, finding Takezu seated beside him, watching with a small, knowing smile.
Haruma Kusaka gave a small smile back. "Yeah, I'm okay."
Takezu's smile widened slightly and he pulled one earbud out, turning more toward Haruma.
"Nervous?" he asked.
Haruma kept a faint smile and nodded once. "Yeah, a little. Aren't you feeling any pressure?" he asked.
