Here it is! The recreation room!

Oh, there's a ping-pong table! You simply can't have a hot spring inn without one! They go hand in hand!

There's even a scoreboard. Really makes it feel like we're at a real tournament! Let's play!

Wow, what's gotten into her?

Chika's SUPER good at ping-pong.

Well then, allow me to be your opponent!

Really?! But wait, I thought you said you weren't any good at ball games.

Yes, it's as you say. Ball sports are not exactly my forte.

However! If I am ever cast in a role that requires ping-pong experience, I must have my own experiences to draw from in order to maintain a level of credibility.

When it comes to the stage… No, when it comes to life itself, I won't run from any opportunity simply because I lack the skills! Chika, I'm ready when you are!

Sh-Shizuku! You look so serious! Just looking at you with that racket is enough to show me you've got what it takes. I'd never have thought you were bad at this!

Then I'd better buckle down too. If you're serious about this, it's only fair that I get serious too!

Here I go, Shizuku! Hah!

Hyaaaah!

…

W-Wow! That was a really magnificent–WHIFF.

*Whimper* One more go, please!

[Fade in/out.]

Zura…

Geez, at this point, I can't tell if she's even trying to play or just hamming it up.

Wait, Hanamaru? What are you up to?

Oh, Nico… Um, do you know how to use this, zura?

Hmm? Wow, it's a racing game. So they even have one of these here. I'm kinda shocked you're interested in this sorta thing.

*Giggle* This is one of those games where you're supposed to drive a car, right? I saw one a while back, and I've been curious about them ever since, zura.

Then why don't you give it a whirl? I'll do it with you so you can have a hands-on learning experience!

[Fade in/out.]

First, you choose a car, then a course… All good! Listen up. When you want to turn right, you just turn the wheel right. To turn left, turn the wheel left. Got it?

Yup! Thanks for the help, zura, Nico.

By the way, I put it on versus mode. The winner gets to make the loser do something for them.

Huh? V-Versus mode?!

All right, it's starting! Three, two, one, go!

Waaagh! I-I'm gonna hit something! I-I have to turn the wheel! Like THIS!

Oh, not bad! Especially for a beginner, you're actually pretty…

[Fade in/out.]

Eep?!

Huh?! W-What was that? Something just hit my face! Ack! And it got in my mouth this time! What is this, h-hair?

Zuuuraaa!

Waaah! Hanamaru?! Why are you flailing all over the place?!

I-I don't know, zura! Every time I turn, I can't help but lean with it, zura! I'm getting so dizzy… Nico, help me, zura!

Wait, waaagh! Look out! Stop! Stop!