Magic
"Not connected? That's really strange."
Ara Yoshizawa felt a headache coming on as well.
"Maybe they're on their way here. Of course you won't get through if you call his home. Doesn't he have a mobile phone?"
Xu Yue spoke calmly.
"That's true. They might be on their way here..."
Although two people had yet to arrive, everyone present was an online friend with the same hobby. Even the accompanying family members showed an interest in magic, so the atmosphere was quite lively.
Someone then suggested putting on a few magic performances before dinner.
"Since it's a magic show, we naturally have to invite the Supreme Mage to give everyone a lesson, right?"
Ara Yoshizawa called out teasingly.
His suggestion received unanimous approval.
Doi Tower Takaki in particular clapped furiously, nearly turning his hands red.
"We can't let the Supreme Mage do everything alone. Why don't we all prepare something too, then have him offer us some pointers?"
At that point, Hyono Tatsuya spoke up to help Xu Yue out. The others thought about it and agreed. They had come here to exchange ideas, after all. Performing something first and then asking for advice seemed like a good idea. That was how they could improve.
"But since time is limited, we need to select one member to prepare on their own and give everyone a magic performance after dinner."
Hyono Tatsuya continued.
"Let's choose by drawing lots."
They then asked Suzuki Sonoko to serve as an assistant. Tanaka Kikue wrote everyone's names on cards, then blindfolded Suzuki Sonoko and had her select three cards, drawing a circle, a triangle, and an X on their backs.
The circle represented the acting room leader, responsible for coordinating everything. The triangle meant boiling water for everyone's baths. The X meant going to