Remember kids. This is why you never risk your entire future on one match.
I think Nagasi is a great captain and I love her relationship with Ayano. That's why didn't really care who won, but I'm glad the writer does show there are consequences to the overwhelmingly stupid behavior he wrote for his characters.
The Elena thing is bullshit. No way can you prep someone who's new to badminton in a few weeks for a major tournament, even if they do have a history in sports. But anything that creates possibility to give best girl more panels and text is great. I've missed seeing her around. I just hope she doesn't embarras herself but instead kicks ass when she competes