Back at the MCC gym, one day after Chiko and Lala left to hike on Mount Apo, the whole MCC sepak takraw team was in the middle of their usual training session when a few guests have suddenly arrived at the court.
"So this is the famous team Madtaks's gym huh. " Dharyn, the team captain of the Bantayan University. Although he came here once during the Santi event about nine months ago, he could barely recall the real image of the place since all he had on his mind at that time was to prove himself against the Takraw God.
Dharyn was one of those few players who came that time, not for the allure of the money, but to seek acknowledgment from the best Sepak Takraw player in the world. Unfortunately, just like everyone else, he was stomped to defeat without even getting a single point.
"I never really expected that it was this small that time," Dharyn added while panning his gaze before having his attention focused on the calm and modest-looking Charlene.