Nemesis, Vol. 3

Intermission

The students within the dugout quickly retracted from it and into the stadium for a break. Whatever it may be, from bathroom breaks to a lunch break.

"Ichi." Saijo said as it appeared he was waiting for him within the stadium.

"Father? What are you doing down here?" Ichi asked.

"I came to give you some advice as well as ask you a question."

"Oh, well what is it?"

"Come with me so we can talk in a more private location."

"Somethings wrong with this old man, what does he want to ask that is so important?" Ichi thought as he followed Saijo.

Yuki found himself in a break room that had tables and vending machines within it. He was anxious for his next match as it was arguably the most difficult challenge he's had to face so far. Vivian notices Yuki sitting quietly and nervous.

"What the hell is wrong with him?!" Vivian asked Sofia.

"Is he sick?" Sofia asked.

"Let's find out." Vivian said. Vivian punches Yuki downside his head and Yuki looks up as the meaningless wallop creates a huge bump on the top of his head.

"What'd you do that for?!" Yuki asked.

"Well he's not sick." Vivian told Sofia.

"How is punching me going to tell you if I'm sick or not?!" Yuki shouted.

"We can try another one."

"No, I'm fine..." Yuki said, clearly contempt with just one of Vivian's hits.

"What's wrong with you then?" Sofia asked.

"My next matchup... it's making me nervous..."

"It can't be that bad." Vivian said.

"Who is your next matchup?" Sofia asked.

"Hannah..." Ichi replied. Vivian suddenly spits in shock

"Oh..." Sofia said as Yuki's response nearly left her speechless.

"I don't know if I'm even at her level." Yuki said.

"Don't worry, you'll just have to think of a strategy around her." Sofia said, attempting to cheer up Yuki, although realistically, no one believed he stood a chance.

"You're gonna get crushed." Vivian said, at least she is honest.

"I know..." Yuki disappointedly said as he put his head down.

"That didn't help at all." Sofia said to Vivian.

"Was that really him?" Ana thought as she was walking within an empty hall in the stadium. She then peeks into a room that looks empty, and see's Saijo with his arms crossed and Ichi is standing in front of him. The sight of Saijo and Ichi somehow pisses off Anastasia, something she hasn't shown anyone before today's event. Her eyes aren't cold like it usually is, it began to fill with emotion, a common human emotion at that. It began to fill with rage.

"It is him!! The man responsible for killing my family... Saijo Shogayaki..." Ana thought.

"Hmm?" Saijo said as he looked back towards the door.

"What?" Ichi said.

"Oh, nothing. I just thought I sensed something. Must be a fly." Saijo said.

"So what did you want to tell me?" Ichi asked.

"Your next opponent. Do you know who she is?" Saijo said.

"Some weird girl from my youth class, why?"