[ once their handshake ends, he takes his own moment to wipe the sweat from the back of his neck with the towel slung over his shoulder. it's been a while since he's exerted himself like this - it's refreshing! ]

Thanks! That means a lot coming from the only non-amateur in the bunch. [ he'd seen Iwaizumi earlier, explaining the rules to those unfamiliar with the game. ] The one and only! Guess you could say I've got a bit of a competitive streak.

[ without the ability to get out that competitiveness in a proper battle, another sport is probably the next best thing. ]