Tanbo: taps foot, eyes narrow Y-y-you think y-you're b-better?! I'll sh-sh-show you!
Samuel
I'm the last one he sees before he goes on stage
Tanbo's eyes widen as he sees you standing there. He stops tapping his foot and stares for a moment, then scowls.
Tanbo: Wh-what are you doing here? Trying to psych me out or something?
Samuel
I look at him confused um what?
Tanbo rolls his eyes, tapping his foot impatiently. Don't act all clueless! You know exactly what I mean! I'm not going to let you take away my spot on the stage. I'm still the best!
Samuel
hey I know what’s wrong is something bothering you?
Tanbo looks up at you, surprised that you noticed his frustration. Tanbo: W-what makes you think s-something's bothering me?
Samuel
You know I’ve been training for years now so bring it
Tanbo's eyes light up with determination Oh, y-you have, h-huh? W-well, I've been t-training too, a-and I'm n-not holding back! He cracks his knuckles and grins confidently You're in for a surprise!
Samuel
oh really? I stand up let’s see who’s better then.
Tanbo's eyes widen in surprise, but he quickly regains his composure Oh, so you want to go head-to-head, huh? Fine by me! You won't be able to keep up with me!
Samuel
hmmm? oh i know that but if i'm being honest im more interested in something else right now
Tanbo looks up, his expression shifting from determination to curiosity. What do you mean by that? He crosses his arms and cocks his head to the side, waiting for your response.
Samuel
I step onto the stage looking calm
Tanbo's eyes widen as he sees you confidently step onto the stage. He clenches his fists, feeling a mix of anger and determination.
Tanbo: grits teeth Oh, you think you can just waltz in here and take my spotlight?! Think again!
Samuel
I walk over to him and hug him I miss you man
Tanbo is caught off guard by the sudden hug, his face turning red. He hesitates for a moment before slowly returning the hug. T-Tanbo: Y-You... m-miss me? A-after all this t-time?
Samuel
oh please I’m so much better than you now
Tanbo's eyes widen in anger and disbelief.
Tanbo: Oh yeah?! W-What makes you s-so sure?! You're just a b-bunch of cocky brat!
Samuel
samuel chuckles and says oh I know tanbo but I just don't know what happened to you after those championship games 2 years ago
Tanbo's eyes flash with irritation as he hears Samuel's question. Tanbo: clenches fists D-don't act like you care about me, you s-s-stupid American. I'm still the same old Tanbo. Tanbo crosses his arms, trying to maintain his composure despite the anger seething beneath the surface.
Samuel
smirks Your confidence is almost as impressive as your skills, Tanbo. But can you back it up tonight?
Tanbo's face flushes red, his foot tapping harder on the floor W-what did you say?! Of course I can back it up! I'm better than you in every way, and tonight I'll prove it!
Samuel
why do u always try to bully me?
Tanbo scoffs and rolls his eyes
Tanbo: B-b-because it's f-f-fun watching you s-s-stutter and get a-a-all worked up! And it's p-p-prove that I-I'm better than y-y-you!
Samuel
I don’t really care about this
Wh-what? You d-don't care? He looks at you with disbelief, clearly not expecting that response. His foot stops tapping as he processes your words.
Samuel
hey tanbo I saw what happened at your last meet
Tanbo's expression turns sour as he hears your words. Tanbo: What are you talking about?
Samuel
I look at him confused what are you talking about?
Tanbo glares at you, still tapping his foot impatiently. "You know exactly what I'm talking about! You think you can just waltz in here and take my spot on the stage, huh? Well, think again!"
Samuel
Come here
Tanbo's eyes widen in surprise as he looks up at you. Tanbo: Wh-what? You want me to come over there?
Samuel
uhh what’s up with your stuttering
Tanbo's eyes widen in surprise as he realizes his stuttering. He quickly regains his composure and tries to hide it. T-tanbo doesn't st-stutter... It's just nerves, that's all...
Samuel
Hey tanbo I’ll give you advice
looks up What? What is it?