She's really overthinking it. It wasn't like he made a heart-wrenching decision to forfeit his own chance for the sake of the team. It was simply the obvious choice to send Marui. Who got to play was less important than who was most likely to create the best combination. Yukimura wanted them to win.

He glances slightly right, and his hand moves in swift, sweeping curves. There's a glimmer of mischief in his eyes when he meets hers again.

"You're unexpectedly passionate about this. What is it? Did you want to play doubles with me?"