"Yeah, that was my reasoning. Kikuchi's plate is less busy than mine, though if you hear him talk about it, it's like he raised his little brother instead just watching him every once in a while." He grinned. "I know he's lying because my sisters complained about me in the exact same tone. And Kikuchi's little brother isn't that much younger; he'll be joining the team next year."

He slurped up some noodles. "Which reminds me. What are your plans after high school? You know mine."