Chapter 144. Monkey Business

Now Fenella and I were cycling back home. Along the way, Fenella chattered about how nice Adam and his family were to us. Also about how we played games such as soccer and dancing games with excitement.

"Laird, you said you have a soccer game, right?" Fenella, who was cycling next to me, asked again.

"Yes, I do, but I rarely play it," I replied softly.

“In that case, may I borrow it? I want to practice so I won't keep losing to Adam."

Once again, she came up with a foolish idea. I glanced briefly, with a furrowed brow, at Fenella.

"Why are you so eager to beat Adam?"

"No, I just want to at least be able to match him in a soccer game. You know, I want to be a fun friend to play games with. Playing games seems more exciting if you have an evenly matched opponent."

Hearing that, I laughed again.

"So, you just realized you're not fun to play with?" I teased her again. "I even got bored accompanying you in the dancing