"And your kouhai is disrespectful," Niou said, like Kikumaru's cheeks were still their regular size. "Very unbecoming for National Champions." He jerked his head towards the room Akaya was occupying. "Ours never got away with that kind of mouth when we were National Champions... actually, everyone here has been a National Champion at one point or another... except Tamagawa... puri."

Oh hey, is that Yagyuu over there? Whether it is or not, Niou's planted the seeds he wishes to see sprout, so each Golden boy gets a clap on the shoulder as he sidles on by.

Meanwhile, Momo groans, and opens his eyes.

"Why is Jackal-san on the floor?"