Kai continued to stare off into the distance as the Xing Stars celebrated their win.
"Xing, Xing, Xing! Shining Xing!"
Their supporters cheered out loud, engulfing the entire arena.
The Shizi Dogs looked down at their laps, hastening their movements so they could go back to their holding room faster.
Lina looked at them and nodded in acknowledgment.
"Let's go," she dejectedly said.
The Shizi Dogs carried their items and were about to leave their bench when they suddenly heard a scream from the crowd.
"You did well, my dogs!"
"Shizi! You've improved so much."
"Shizi! Thank you for making us watch enjoyable games."
The Shizi Dogs halted, looking at their part of the bleachers with wide eyes.
Their supporters, despite feeling disappointed, continued to cheer them on.
"Shizi!"
"Shizi!"
"Shizi!"
Kai looked around the venue, feeling something strange swell in his heart.