Osamu wants to argue. They didn't lose just one person, but all of their third years. One game, one come-out-of-nowhere team, and suddenly Inarizaki's losing more than just incredible players; they're losing the foundation of their team, the upperclassmen who kept them focused and sane and who taught them reliability and strength.

But Kita matters more to Osamu. It would be a lie to say this isn't about losing him, specifically.

"We won't let you down," he promises, deadly serious. "We'll be the team you deserve."