Yamaguchi was always a little shocked when you called him by his first name. You had known each other for years, your parents(/guardians) being best friends since they were kids. You grew up with eachother, yet you still hardly ever called him Tadashi, instead choosing to create interesting nicknames like Yams. But when you did address him by his first name, it was important. Like when he was being pulled in to be a pinch server in the match again. Tensions were high because of last time, when he messed up. You could tell he was nervous, but determined to avenge his reputation. So you stepped in to reassure him, and he couldn't say he wasn't the slightest bit flustered at your care.

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"Tadashi! Listen, you'll do great. You got this, it's just like practice."

"Yeah!"