Miyuki Chiyo heartily patted Mei on the back, producing crisp slapping sounds.
"This is the path every strongwoman must walk."
Strongwoman my ass! Who wanted to be a strongwoman?!
Mei screamed inwardly.
Ever since she had been born, her life goal had been to become a lady, okay?!
...She had never expected those formerly dignified elders to turn out like this.
"Take a little more pride in your body~ Looking closely, Mei, your development is really something. You might even have a chance to surpass Ei."
"..."
Was that supposed to be something to be happy about?
"Huh? Where's Makoto?"
After letting out a long sigh inwardly, Mei suddenly realized Makoto was gone.
"Makoto just finished arranging the draw and took it to Liu Bai."
"Sumo?"
Liu Bai looked at Makoto, who was kneeling before him, and revealed a strange expression after hearing her out.
Oh... right, there was something like that.
"Now?"
"Yes, the sumo tournament can begin at any time."
Makoto nodded.
"Does the winner need me to give them some kind of reward?"
Liu Bai was actually rather interested in beautiful girls wrestling sumo.
But it would not do to simply agree in a moment of excitement.
"Fundamentally, this is a performance dedicated to you. Whomever you wish to reward, and whatever reward you wish to give, is entirely up to your preference, Lord Shogun."
"Hmm..."
There really was no reason to refuse.
"By the way, sumo... what exactly are the rules?"
Liu Bai knew what sumo was, but he had never been particularly clear on the detailed rules for victory and defeat. If asked to explain it, all he could say was... two people pushing each other?
"The sumo ring is called a dohyo."
Makoto quickly understood what Liu Bai meant and pointed toward the