The Elites Struggle

"Oh, what do we have here?" Johnny asked as he arrived at the court once again. 

Kai frowned. It took him long enough.

Then, he clapped loudly, amusement seen on his face. "You guys are already playing? I see that you're getting along well," he chimed. 

"Getting along well, my ass," Max muttered, causing Kai to softly chuckle. 

"Anyway," Johnny continued, clapping. "The committee just called to verify the quantity of accommodations for the athletes for the Global Games. Everything is going well. It's already official. Now, we're just looking forward to this team representing our country." 

"It's not always that we get to see China in the Basketball Global Games," he muttered, shaking his head. 

"Well, you should go to your hotels now," Johnny said. "Boys," he continued, looking at the high school players. "Follow Ashley. Men," he then said while turning to the older group. "Follow me."