I like Kachiro a lot. He's the one who tried to help Ryoma by taping Kaidoh's game (and got a black eye for his troubles). The way he stands up to Arai later is just lovely to see. And their subsequent mutual respect. I'm hoping they'll be a doubles pair next year.

I find it interesting that this is the only time during the match that Akutsu actually tried to injure Ryouma, and it's only because Ryouma taunted him into it.

That's a good point. And Akutsu probably would rather beat Ryoma with tennis than just beat him down. That would be too easy.

You totally know that the only reason Akutsu didn't beat him up is because he knew Banji would enjoy it.

LOL! Oh, and speaking of paedophilia, I have a favour to ask. I noticed that on the poker card scan posts on _tenipuri that you requested the scan of the Yamato-Tezuka card. If you get that, would you forward me a copy? (hal@prillalar.com) I thought I'd ask you instead of the OP since she'll probably be busy for ages sending them out. I just...have to have that.