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Since the basketball game was the highlight of today's event, many left and went home since there was nothing else to do in the school. As for the basketball team, Charles and the coach took them to a nice restaurant to celebrate this win.

With them were not just the basketball team, but also some of Penny's friends. Although Penny was unsure why James was dragged into this because he ended up tagging along.

When they arrived at the restaurant, there was already a banner prepared for the basketball team. Following Charles inside, everyone was all smiles until they saw the banner the staff were holding. [It's okay, guys! You did your best, and that's the most important! I'm still proud of all of you!

- Coach Charles Bennet]

Charles's face froze as soon as he saw the smiling faces of the staff. The staff then spoke in unison, trying to cheer up the basketball team.

Atlas frowned. "What did they mean by that?"

"Dad, what's this?" Hugo cast his father a look, confused.

All of them then set their eyes on Charles, who faced them with an awkward smile.

“It's probably a mistake!" he said and rushed to the staff, telling them the team actually won.

Much to everyone's surprise, the staff quickly tore down the banner they were holding, revealing another banner behind it.

[Congratulations, Team! You are the best! I've never doubted you! I knew you could do it!

- Coach Charles Bennet]

Excellence Basketball Team!" the staff cheered

smiles.

the same design and font but with a different

speechless. The staff were all beaming at them as if they just hadn't

grin. It didn't seem like he was bothered by the fact he prepared two banners just

a little goofy, isn't he?" Lily whispered beside Penny. "It's very different from how my dad described

at Lily and smiled

that the basketball team laughed it off he stave nuiet and denied his

Slater didn't want to join the chaos at the table,

here?" Penny asked while they were waiting for

I was headed home, but suddenly,

didn't have to make it look like I'm chasing you

and then at Penny. "I

"Why would I be friends with him?

felt a little teary-eyed, but she never mentioned wanting to be friends with him. James was Keith's lookout and if not for receiving a

because he was useful.

did he do to you, Penny?" Lily inquired out of

Lily and Ginnie. Right. These two were

James. "Did you pick on Penny before?" she asked, ready to kick him out of the fan club if that was

like that," Slater answered since he knew he was the one who should answer that. "It's not a huge problem, and it's all in

former sighed a bit while the latter almost wept. Not receiving forgiveness from Penny and being some sort of a real lackey was much better for James. It felt like that was what he deserved and that he had to redeem himself by working hard. However, if Slater had forgiven him so easily, then James wouldn't be able to sleep

didn't deserve

so they dropped the topic. James, however, stayed quiet. throughout the meal while Penny happily

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