But-... [He can keep insisting that he'll just drop the ball two feet away or do something embarrassing, but Hinata is telling him to at least try, and it can't hurt, right? Even if he's had bad experiences before... And he's making a friend now! He can't pass this up!! Onoda breathes in deeply and nods.]

Okay. I'll try! [ALL SERIOUS.] I don't think I have much to do after school except biking and homework, so... I'll do my best! [Now he'll reach into his back and pull out a small stack, offering them with a hesitant little smile.] Thank you, Shouyou-kun.