[ooc: sorry for the delay; just finished getting back from holiday travels and all that fun stuff.]
Sousuke glances up, chopsticks lifting one of the squid blindly to his lips as Ryouta speaks. His reasons for joining basketball… It’s surprising that he’d done it partially out of liking someone, but can Sousuke really decry that? After all, he only started swimming because of Rin. He offers a tiny, amused snort at the idea of Aomine beaning a ball of the back of Ryouta’s blond head. Sadly, he can see it clearly in his mind. He wonders what reason Aomine had for doing that, but figured whatever it was probably was deserving. It’s Ryouta after all.
“If you put it that way, then that’s fine,” the swimmer murmurs, biting the squid stick in half and chewing on it a few times before swallowing. “I only started swimming because Rin dragged me into the pool.” A soft, thoughtful sound drifts out at the memory. “He pretty much forced me to take lessons and coached me for a while until I got the basics down.” At which point, natural talent and affinity for swimming took over and Rin found himself with a honed rival instead of a student.
“There’s a difference when you play a sport for the sport or for a person.” But the mention of giving up on Aomine… Sousuke sighs. “I don’t think it’s so much giving up on him so much as realizing you have to play with him, rather than solely for him.” Personally, he’s had a huge issue with swimming “with,” “against,” or “for” other people. But never once has he given up on Rin. The thought of doing so is chilling.
“So they’re only playing basketball for a hobby or simply as something to do during high school?” And yes, there’s a bit of elitism in his voice, but that’s because he’s a professional swimmer and has a different viewpoint on people who do it for fun or not as seriously. Most athletes do.
“Glad you like it. I’ll take you to some other places like this while you’re in town.”
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Date: 2016-01-07 12:55 am (UTC)Sousuke glances up, chopsticks lifting one of the squid blindly to his lips as Ryouta speaks. His reasons for joining basketball… It’s surprising that he’d done it partially out of liking someone, but can Sousuke really decry that? After all, he only started swimming because of Rin. He offers a tiny, amused snort at the idea of Aomine beaning a ball of the back of Ryouta’s blond head. Sadly, he can see it clearly in his mind. He wonders what reason Aomine had for doing that, but figured whatever it was probably was deserving. It’s Ryouta after all.
“If you put it that way, then that’s fine,” the swimmer murmurs, biting the squid stick in half and chewing on it a few times before swallowing. “I only started swimming because Rin dragged me into the pool.” A soft, thoughtful sound drifts out at the memory. “He pretty much forced me to take lessons and coached me for a while until I got the basics down.” At which point, natural talent and affinity for swimming took over and Rin found himself with a honed rival instead of a student.
“There’s a difference when you play a sport for the sport or for a person.” But the mention of giving up on Aomine… Sousuke sighs. “I don’t think it’s so much giving up on him so much as realizing you have to play with him, rather than solely for him.” Personally, he’s had a huge issue with swimming “with,” “against,” or “for” other people. But never once has he given up on Rin. The thought of doing so is chilling.
“So they’re only playing basketball for a hobby or simply as something to do during high school?” And yes, there’s a bit of elitism in his voice, but that’s because he’s a professional swimmer and has a different viewpoint on people who do it for fun or not as seriously. Most athletes do.
“Glad you like it. I’ll take you to some other places like this while you’re in town.”