The bus rolled through the city lights, quiet except for the soft hum of the engine. Most of the boys were still staring out the windows, minds haunted by the sight of Ryu Kazen's 200-0 annihilation.
Coach Hikari stood suddenly.
"Alright, you long-face gremlins," she said, hands on hips. "New rule: Nobody on this bus is allowed to be depressed after a win."
Marcus blinked. "Coach… we won by one."
"And THAT," she said, pointing dramatically, "is STILL a win!"
Yuuto tried to argue. "But Hakuro"
"NOPE!" She clapped her hands loudly. "We are not talking about cyborg monsters and their 200-0 score tonight." She smirked. "Because I know exactly what you boys need."
Daichi leaned forward. "Ice baths?"
"No." Coach grinned wider. "Something better."
Yuuto gasped. "Training?"
"No."
Marcus tilted his head. "Film review"
"NO!" Coach pointed to the window. "We're here."
The bus slowed in front of a lit-up restaurant wrapped in warm wooden tones and neon cursive letters:
