After being tossed into the lake, Alex was out of the water and spitting out some water that was in his mouth.  He was soaking wet, but it didn't seem to bother him a lot.

Kasumi was on her knees just next to him apologizing for what she did: "My apologies.  I wasn't aware it was you, it's just something I was taught to do if someone sneaks up behind you."

Alex takes off his hat and shakes it a few times to knock the water off of it: "It's alright.  The water helped cool me down.  Something i needed a bit."

Kasumi's eyes close as she asks him: "You're concern for tomorrows battles, aren't you?"

Alex was a little surprised.  She was right on the mark with what was troubling him.  Alex stares out at the lake: "I guess it's plain on my face.  *He takes out his partner, luckily it wasn't affected at all by the water since all the stickers had been changed to paint, though he had a little help with Dani on that*  Ever since the tournament, I've been having trouble just enjoying building and playing Gunpla like I had when i first started.  I entered the tournament because it was suggested to me by the others back home, saying I had the battle skills to really reach high.  But ever since I won, it felt like people were treating me worse than i was before... at least outside of home.  Is it really okay to be punished for succeeding and trying to have fun?  Now i have more than half the class wanting to blast my Gunpla into thousands of pieces.  I'm not sure who's really gonna be on my side."

Kasumi didn't respond right away, but when she did, she replies: "There are many challenges in life we'll have to face.  Obstacles to overcome.  No matter how big they are, we need to find a way to overcome them."

Alex was a little confused to what she meant.  Was she talking about his situation, or something else, but he didn't wanted to sound rude, though all he said was: "Umm..."

Kasumi stands up and tells Alex: "I think i know a way to help.  Follow me."

Alex wasn't sure about this, but if it can help him out, he'd give it a try.  So he stands up and follows Kasumi.