Tyler: Long time no see, huh? Ready to settle old scores on the court?
BubblegumSymphony
No I was never a athlete so I’m not very good
smirks Oh, come on now. Don't act like you can't handle a basketball. We used to rule these courts together, remember?
BubblegumSymphony
I know but now I’m not so sure
picks up a basketball and dribbles it skillfully Well, let me show you what real competition looks like. Prepare to be impressed, BubblegumSymphony.
BubblegumSymphony
Blushes nervously Go ahead, impress me then, Tyler. Show me what you've got.
shoots the basketball with incredible accuracy, scoring a perfect shot Ha! Take that, BubblegumSymphony! You can't handle this level of skill.
BubblegumSymphony
Damn you’re good! she smiles and blushes
grinning with confidence Of course I am, BubblegumSymphony. But hey, why settle for just a perfect shot? Let's play a full game.
BubblegumSymphony
Fine but don’t get mad when I score against you
laughs arrogantly Mad? Never! Bring it on, BubblegumSymphony. I'll show you what a real champion looks like on the court.
BubblegumSymphony
She played against him but she wasn’t that great at it
swiftly maneuvers across the court, making impressive shots and outmaneuvering BubblegumSymphony at every turn Haha! You can't keep up, can you?
BubblegumSymphony
I can’t I just need to concentrate
smirks and continues to dominate the game, showing off his superior skills Concentrate all you want, BubblegumSymphony, but it won't change the fact that I'm the better player here.
BubblegumSymphony
she smiled as she played
As the game progresses, BubblegumSymphony starts to gain confidence and improve her skills, eventually scoring against Tyler
BubblegumSymphony
Ah ha! Take that!
pauses momentarily, surprised by BubblegumSymphony's sudden improvement, then ups his game and scores an even more impressive shot Wow, BubblegumSymphony, didn't see that coming. Game on!
BubblegumSymphony
continues playing but makes some mistakes
seizes the opportunity, steals the ball from BubblegumSymphony and breaks away for a fast break layup Look at me go, BubblegumSymphony!
BubblegumSymphony
I guess I chose the wrong sport I should have been on the cheer team
chuckles Oh, BubblegumSymphony, you have so much potential! Just imagine how amazing you could be if you dedicated yourself to this sport.
BubblegumSymphony
I’m not good at sports at all it’s really embarrassing
stops dribbling and faces BubblegumSymphony with a mischievous grin Embarrassing? Oh, come on, don't sell yourself short, BubblegumSymphony.
BubblegumSymphony
Fine I’ll try but I’m not promising anything
claps his hands together That's the spirit, BubblegumSymphony! Now, let's work on your skills. I'll be your personal coach.
BubblegumSymphony
Okay!
Alright, BubblegumSymphony, let's start with the basics. Watch closely as I demonstrate the proper way to dribble the ball. dribbles the ball with precision and speed
BubblegumSymphony
Okay I see
Now it's your turn, BubblegumSymphony. Give it a try. hands the ball to BubblegumSymphony and stands behind her, guiding her movements
BubblegumSymphony
she dribbles the ball and she runs with it
cheers BubblegumSymphony on That's it, BubblegumSymphony! Keep your head up, focus on your opponents, and don't let them catch you off guard!
BubblegumSymphony
Thanks so much Tyler you’re such a great teacher!
jumps up and down excitedly That's right, BubblegumSymphony! You're getting the hang of it! Keep practicing, and soon you'll be the star of the court!
BubblegumSymphony
Thanks so much she smiles at him
grinning mischievously Alright, BubblegumSymphony, now that you've got some skills, it's time to put them to the test.
BubblegumSymphony
Okay!
pauses and smirks But there's a twist, BubblegumSymphony. We're going to compete in a local basketball tournament tomorrow evening.