The opposing head coach looked constipated as he faced the championship without a trophy, possibly the best affirmation for the Interstellar Club over the past year.
Kane felt that, on this day, the dim years of his life were brightened again.
Manson couldn't stop smiling. Though the Three Musketeers said the preseason wasn't a real match, it was ultimately an official match. This was his first championship since coaching a professional men's rugby club, albeit regrettably without a trophy.
Lynch was also pleased. Investment is meant to yield returns—some are tangible, in money, others are intangible assets. He had invested money into the team and promised to keep doing so, and the team must show its value.
The players were satisfied, too. After a year of hard struggle, they'd finally won a championship, albeit one of little substance. Yet, they were still excited; it meant they had a firmer footing in the industry than before.
