At the start of the first round, the character controlled by Eriri launched a fierce assault, and the fight looked almost completely one-sided. (Continued)

Natsukawa Masuzu spoke with scorn, the corner of her mouth twisting into a somewhat sinister smile.

No one present seemed surprised by her reaction.

"Natsukawa, I know that growing up without a father's love has twisted your understanding of love. But the world doesn't change according to your will. Whether it's you and me or the world itself, love will never disappear. Love is more important than any other emotion."

The smile never left Atenbo Yume's face. As she spoke, her narrowed eyes gave the impression that she could see through everything.

"Heh. Empty words like that mean nothing to me. You'd be better off focusing on your challenge with the Club President."

Natsukawa Masuzu spread her hands, seemingly unconcerned.

Her father had treated her as a tool, while her mother had disappeared long ago... None of that was a secret; anyone could find it out with a little digging. And after the Club President's fortune-telling that day, she had already prepared herself mentally.

From the others' perspective, though, her reaction seemed to carry a hint of guilt at having been seen through.

"Sage, what should we do about her?"

"Such precise fortune-telling? It seems to rival Lord Sage's, death!"

Takanashi Rikka and Dekomori Sanae each felt a tremor of unease.

"Love can be divided into great love and small love. You can love your community, your country, or the Earth... You can also cherish the people and things you like. It can be as simple as 'liking' something or as intense as 'being in love.'"

After a brief explanation, Atenbo Yume clapped her hands, then asked in a slightly warmer tone, "Hasegawa-kun, why don't we each explain what the other person loves? Whoever gives the clearer and more detailed reading wins... We'll leave the judgment to our own discretion.