"Hey, it's okay. It was fun while it lasted," Sophie tells him comfortingly, patting his back lightly. He nods in acknowledgment and lets out a deep sigh.

"Anyway, I guess we should probably get started before anyone starts asking questions," Max suggests hesitantly. They glance back at the bleachers again, seeing that the rest of the team has returned. Their expressions light up when they see their opponents.

"Finally! and we're getting somewhere," he grins.

"So, you want us to pretend to be your friends?" Max frowns, folding her arms across her chest. Andrew nods excitedly in response and gives her an enthusiastic thumbs up. She rolls her eyes and...