"Alright!" Hamond exclaimed enthusiastically. "So it's Shojiro versus Hamlyn tomorrow—a race to prove brilliance."
"But it won't be without a cost," Shojiro replied cryptically.
All the excited gazes turned towards Shojiro.
"What do you mean by that?" Henry exclaimed eagerly.
"The loser will make tea for every single student here," Shojiro declared.
Excitement sparkled in every eye as they turned their gaze toward Hamlyn, who remained composed with a smile.
"Deal," Hamlyn affirmed confidently, eliciting broadened smiles from everyone. As Hamlyn and Shojiro locked eyes, both sporting confident smiles…..
At sunrise, Hamlyn emerged from his tent looking sleepy. His gaze swept across the campsite and settled on the other boys emerging from their tents, all looking equally groggy. Taking a deep sigh, Hamlyn began to walk, joining the sleepy morning ritual…..
"Keep moving; those finished can return to their tents," Narumi sensei declared firmly.