Tour and Tryout

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(The video is Hazuki's special move, Kaisen Dankairaku. There's a reason why he's using this move, but it'll be revealed later in the story.)

Natsuya and Seijuro almost had victory until Hazuki was able to hit a double Kaisen Dankairaku on both of them, leading Hazuki to victory. Out of good sportsmanship, Hazuki happily helps them up. All of a sudden, a cry out to Seijuro was heard.

"Daddy?!" Takeda cries out as he looks everywhere for his father.

"Did you wake up, Takeda?" Seijuro scooped up Takeda while Gou stretched her arms a little. Afterwards Seijuro gave both his wife and kid and family hug.

Hazuki couldn't help but smile at that beautiful family bond. "I'll get someone to carry your bags to your room. So, Natsuya, what brings you here?"

"I'm here to try out for the Kanzuki swim team." Natsuya said as he picked up his sports bag. "I was able to set an appointment with Miss Kanzuki."

"So that's what she meant." Hazuki smiled as he was going to take charge. "Miss Kanzuki won't be able to see you today. She is with the Prime Minister having lunch and business. But, lucky for you, as Vice, I can fill in." Nastuya smiled like a kid in a candy store.

"Well, we can go now. In fact, I can give you a small tour of the place while on the way to the pool." Hazuki lead the group in. He was only going to give them a tour of the sports and training hall. There was no way he could show them the entire 200 miles of the Estate.

"This is the Sports Hall." Hazuki lead the group into a hall full of trophies and medals. All were gold. Some were also either platinum or diamond as well. "As you know, Karin Kanzuki is the Head of the Kanzuki Zaibatsu and all things here at the Estate."

"If she's the Head, then what does that make you?" Gou interrupted. Although, she was still mesmerized on how big and tall the place was.

"The Vice-head, I fulfill obligations that Karin isn't able to. For example, Natsuya's Swim Team Tryout." Hazuki then turns into the training section of the sports hall. There was something for everything, from a Basketball court to an ice skating rink. "Here, a lot of athletes train in the sport of their choice and represents the Kanzuki Warriors along with all of Japan. About 90% of them brought home gold, including myself. " Hazuki couldn't help but to brag.

As the group continued walking, they noticed a female wrestler alongside her partner training.

"Is that Rainbow Mika?!" Natsuya paused at the sight of Mika

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"Is that Rainbow Mika?!" Natsuya paused at the sight of Mika. He was starstruck. Mika noticed him, smiled and waved. Natsuya did the same, but more energetically.

"The One and only. Karin had a match with her awhile back and promised to sponsor her." Hazuki lead everyone back on track as they were close to the pool. "We only sponsor the best, like Mika. We even sponsor for careers like Haruka Nanase and Rin Matsuoka's swimming careers." After that sentence, they made it to their destination. "He we are."

As soon as Hazuki opened the doors, the rest of the group was in awe. The swimming pool was like a mixed hybrid of Samezuka's pool with the sky roof and Australia's Aquatic Centre.

As Gou looked around, she saw a familiar face. It was a man with dark-brown hair and teal eyes. "Is that....?"

"Sousuke!!" The man came when he heard Hazuki's voice. Hazuki introduced him to Seijuro and Natsuya. "This Sousuke Yamazaki, the team captain of the Kanzuki Swim Team and Head Steward of the Kanzuki Family. "

"Nice to meet you two and good to see you Gou." After greeting everyone, Sousuke noticed Natsuya with his sports bag. "I'm guessing you're Natsuya Kirishima." Natsuya nodded to his response. "Well, head to the locker room and suit up."

Natsuya could only be shocked at the fact that she was put on the spot like that. Hazuki just smiled at look on Natsuya's face. "One thing you should know about Sousuke, is that he does not like to waste time."

While in the Locker Room, Natsuya was already trying to tell himself that he got this, but at the same time, he though negative too. What if he loses focus? What if he don't make it in?

Natsuya comes out in his swimwear and somewhat nervous out of his mind. It was black swim pants with some yellow patterns on it. If he made it in the team, then he would wear wear black and gold. "What are we going to do?"

Hazuki turned his head and was shocked at how well-toned Natsuya's body was. He was rather impressed, although Natsuya had nothing compared to Hazuki. "You will be swimming against Sousuke in 100m Freestyle. If you can beat Sousuke or one minute and ten seconds, you're in." Hazuki walked over to the starting line as Natsuya and Sousuke both got on the starting blocks.

"Ready... Set... GO!!!" As soon as the whistle was blown, Natsuya and Sousuke dove right in. "Natsuya's kick is faster, but Sousuke's strokes are better. Either way it'll be close." Hazuki says to himself. He was very impressed. It reminded him of how Haru was back in middle school against Natsuya.

Sousuke managed to make the first turn, but Natsuya sped up close to him. They were neck and neck about to reach for the wall. Once they did, everyone in the room was so silent in shock that you could here a pin drop.
According to the Scoreboard, Natsuya and Sousuke tied. Not only that, they both broke an all-time record.

"46.91 seconds!!. That's a world record!!!" Hazuki ran to the swimmers and gave them a huge group hug, even though they just got out the pool. He was very proud.

"So, am I in?" Natsuya was very anxious for his answer. Hazuki said nothing, but looked at Sousuke.

"Welcome to the team." Sousuke happily shook Natsuya's hand headed for the showers. "Alright Everyone, that's all for today."

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