The short waiting period in silence felt a bit like forever with Junko's impatience. The sound of the gym teacher's whistle relieved her restlessness. 

[b]"Any students who wish to run the track as well as partake in more overtly physical activities, stand over with Toshiya-sensei."[/b]

Junko thought for a moment, wondering weather to run track again or participate in the games. It was a hard decision. [i]“Track is always a good exercise, but I don't know if I could run for a whole period. Or I could use my energy to participate in a competitive game? Damn, I need more time to think about this...”[/i]

Just as Junko was in a tough situation, she heard a voice call to her and she glanced back. It was Reiko, who, surprisingly, spoke up. 

[b]"Hey, Junko-san, let's be on the same team.”[/b]

Junko froze feeling a bit dumbfounded after wondering if she heard that right. Did Reiko seriously call her by her first name, yet she made it clear before they weren't close friends? [i]“Double standard much? Or maybe a change of heart? Sheesh, I don't get her...”[/i] Junko uttered out a quick “Okay, sure”, and decided that she would pick volleyball today. She had only played it a few times, but she knew the basic setup of it. 

She made her way to the nets with Reiko and the rest of her group, swaying restlessly. Glancing around at the other players on the team, she noticed a girl getting scolded for wanting to sit the game out, and almost at the same time, another student came walking towards the field asking if the teams were equal. The girl with the long ponytail had a certain kind of physique to her, something of an athlete but seemed more...militant? She seemed like a player the team needed. 

“Ah, over here! Join our team!” Junko waved energetically.