"Just friends?" Himura is somewhat baffled by this question. A strange expression crosses his face as he tries to figure out the meaning behind it...Â
Well, the sea monkey.. no, Youta, is a libero with incredible future potential (once he gets his receives down). The fact that they have the same position and are in the same year means they're constantly competing against each other. Having someone that challenges him and has a totally different style of saves is both reassuring and interesting. But.. are they friends or rivals??? Can you be both?? And what is 'just friends' supposed to imply??
"Hmmm..." the red head thinks about it some more before he feels his face warm. "Ah'm not sure about anything anymore when it comes to that guy. But--!"
He stops and suddenly realizes the other meaning behind the question. OH. Himura immediately gives a wide grin, trying and failing to hold in a few laughs. He practically starts crying from the effort.
"--Pfft!! Ya aren't insinuating something, are ya? What would ya do if ah said we're not 'just friends'?? Would ya really believe me? Hahahaha!!!"