The moment Higo stepped into the tunnel again, he couldn't help but groan, stretching his stiff body while also narrowing his eyes slightly to avoid all the glimmering light outside. The massage that was given by the medical team worked like a charm, and while he still felt aches in some parts of his body, the boy felt like he was ready to go.
However, right before the boy could step further, he was stopped by someone who suddenly hugged his shoulder in a quite friendly manner.
"Hey, Wakabayashi-san, how are you doing? Ready for the second half?!"
Higo blinked for a moment, realizing who the person was. When he turned around, the boy smiled helplessly at the friendly grin that the opponent's captain showed in this moment.
"Muller-san, should I be honored that even you yourself know about my little nickname?" He asked politely.
