Contrary to what the others believed, Makino didn't hate Higo.
Annoyed? Maybe. Friend? He wouldn't admit that. Seeing that boy as a rival? Definitely yes. However, was the hostility to the point that he wanted to humiliate the boy? Hell, no! This was not a TV drama where there was a villain in life! They were just normal high school students, for God's sake!
That was why, when Makino heard the accusation from Higo, his face was so pale as if blood drained from his brain, and he froze without being able to say anything. It was as if a big slap landed on his cheek, and he didn't know how to retaliate.
"Captain…" Usami, the most sensitive person among them all, approached the boy worryingly.
However, it seemed Higo didn't have any intention here. Since the captain couldn't really say anything to defend himself, the boy decided to continue his rant.
