"Looks like you really hate the Crimson Lotus Society too, Senior." Tamako nodded thoughtfully.
"Maybe... Enough about that. Let's get started!" Shirano Rin cleared her throat and turned on the microphone.
"Good evening, teachers and students. We have an urgent announcement."
"Tomorrow morning, from 8:30 to 11:30, the academy will hold a competition in the Gymnasium."
"The two sides will consist of five members from the Crimson Lotus Society and five members from the Game Club."
"The competition will use a team elimination format. The first side to achieve three or more wins will win the match, and the winners will receive a Starting Roster Spot in the National Higher Academy Tournament."
"All classes that morning will be canceled. All teachers and students may watch from the stands. Please maintain order and do not litter. Violators will receive one warning and be required to write a three-thousand-word self-criticism."
"We hope both sides will uphold the principle of friendship first, competition second, and showcase their own dueling styles in the Gymnasium."
"That's all." After Shirano Rin finished speaking, she apparently found it a little boring and added, "Everyone can start placing bets tonight!"
The students eating dinner immediately erupted when they heard the announcement over the broadcast.
"Tomorrow? That soon?"
"I've been waiting for this moment for ages! Go, Hara Shichi! Crush that old hag Crimson Lotus!"
"So, has anyone opened the betting yet? I'm putting my money on Hara Shichi first."
"Is anyone actually betting on the Crimson Lotus Society?"
"What do you think, Aoshi?" A boy beside Aoshi poked him in the arm.
Aoshi frowned, clasped his hands beneath his chin, and said gravely:
"Why do we only get half a day off?!"
I Only Remember How Many Times I've Won.
"Who are these people?"
Lecty tilted her head