"Should we decide the order in advance?" Veronica suggested.
The courtyard buzzed with rising anticipation. The matchups were locked, the tension electric. But before the duels could begin, Theo returned — and his entrance didn't go unnoticed.
"Senior Brother~!" Shaia called again, twirling toward him first, claiming his right arm with a tight hug on her chest. It fitted right between her soft pair of bunnies.
"You're late!" Anya huffed, hands on her hips. She wanted to take his other side, but even her competitive side was overwhelmed by the small male audience from Mountain Ling Sect. "The matching procedure almost started without you!"
"I brought snacks this time," Theo said, holding up a paper bag and tossing a sweet bun toward Kiki, who caught it with both hands and immediately broke into a smile. She didn't hesitate to reward his thoughtfulness with a peck on his cheek.
