Goku let out a small nervous laugh and waved his hand in front of his face at the compliment, he was surrounded by strong people that helped push him, and getting to see Kinoko's growth was reward enough for any bruise. 
Though there was a bit of an earful for coming home so late dinner seemed to be waiting for them when they returned. Goku wasted no time digging in though he couldn't help his thoughts wandering a bit to earlier, things had been peaceful lately which was a nice change, but if that was an actual fight Kinoko would have been in trouble. He could understand why Vegeta was worried but he still felt she'd grow into her own eventually.

[hr]

Goku sat on top of his tractor arms crossed staring out at the wide field, he tapped his finger on his arm, his leg bouncing slightly as he couldn't stop himself from feeling a little antsy. He felt better after having trained yesterday, but it was tomorrow that really had him on edge.
"Tomorrow's the tournament...and I know Vegeta's going to come...Chi-Chi shouldn't mind too much as long as I bring some of the prize money home," Goku mumbled musing to himself. "It can't come soon enough though...there's got to be tons of strong fighters this year...I want to go and see who's signing up but if I don't get this work done I'll be in big trouble."
Goku sighed and realized he had to get back to work, he'd get a bit of training in later and he'd find out soon enough who was a part of the tournament.

[hr]

"W-whoa!"
Ryo stared at the huge building in front of him, Soru standing next to him with a small smile on his face, this was Capsule Corporation. He had only seen this place in passing but getting to see it up close was a whole other matter. It was utterly insane, he almost couldn't take it all in. He looked over at Soru who made a motion to follow as he brought him inside, Soru said he had gotten him some good work today, but he didn't realize it was at this place.
"Soru...how did you do this..." Ryo said.
"Apparently some of their workers ran away yesterday. Some Spikey haired demon came in and they ran off before he supposedly vanished into thin air," Soru said. "While they're hiring replacements I managed to snag a few of the spots."
"Spikey haired demon?" Ryo said. "That's...weird."
"I agree but I'm not complaining, they pay well here and Tasu gave you the bill for his dry cleaning right."
Ryo's eye twitched slightly at the memory, the man had spilled grape juice on himself but he happened to be nearby, he got blamed and his father footed him the bill.
"Shame your whole paycheck will go it, but at least that bastard can't hold it over your head," Soru said.
"...thanks Soru," Ryo said sighing. "I appreciate it. I really would have been in trouble if you hadn't gotten this job."
"No worries...now much as you may like too we're not going inside I'm afraid. We're handling the outside, groundskeeping is the only job today."
"Really...that's it...that doesn't seem to-"
Ryo froze as he noticed the huge grassy field stretched out in front of him, his eyes twitched as the land seemed to stretch on forever, the backyard was like a city in itself, and they had to take care of all this. He mouth hung agape but a hand on his shoulder pulled him back to reality, Soru rubbed his fingers together and Ryo hung his head.
"Yeah...I know...I need the money," Ryo said putting his hat on.
"Good...if we do a great job here they might call us back. I heard the head person Miss Bulma is tough but fair," Soru said.
"Really?" Ryo questioned.
"Also married with a kid too...which is shame," Soru said sighing.
"I feel like your signing your death warrant saying things like that. If she's this powerful imagine what her husband is like, let's just...focus on the job."
"Agreed," Soru said nodding. "I saw some women earlier I'll talk to on my lunch break."
[i]"...tomorrow's the day...I'm actually feeling a little nervous...but I have to at least get fifth place...I have to. I didn't take any jobs tomorrow so I won't have any distracting thoughts."[/i]