[ Thankfully, Semi gave Shirabu an easy talking point, because if he was straight up asked to talk about himself he'd have no idea what to say. ]

I played during my first semester, but I stopped after that. I knew I wanted to pursue law, so I didn't have time for it anymore. [ He pauses, because it feels awkward to say, but: ] It... was hard. I didn't sleep much during those years. All I did was attend classes and study.

But passing the bar examination was worth it. [ There's a shimmer in his eye when he says it - one that Semi didn't see much of in high school, given his self-imposed role of nearly forgettable supporter to a superstar ace.

It's pride. Pride in himself, in all that he's accomplished. ]