"Ah, I almost forgot about that~ I agreed in the heat of the moment.
Now that I've calmed down and thought it over, I realized I have absolutely no confidence I can win~"
As she spoke, she stuck out her tongue as if trying to look cute.
Kotori covered her face with an expression that said, "Just as I thought," and sighed yet again.
Zhongsheng: "Ahem... If Lingmeng went Inverse, what would you want her to look like in an illustration? I'm asking in advance so I can use it as a reference if I get a chance to commission art later. Personally, I think it absolutely has to be sexy.JPG"
Chapter 25: Preparations Before the Competition (Part One)
After letting out an incredibly heavy sigh, Kotori folded her arms and said,
"Anyway, since you've already agreed to compete, there's nothing we can do. Leave the Executive Committee Member's miscellaneous duties to Ratatoskr.
I want both of you to focus on the competition now. To get yourselves a spot onstage, find some time tomorrow to negotiate with the performers, okay?"
"Huh? I have to perform onstage too?"
Lingmeng tilted her head in surprise.
Kotori gave her a strange look.
"Of course. Didn't Miku specifically say she wanted you and Shido to go onstage and compete against her, Lingmeng?"
"Hmm~ I guess she did say that."
Rubbing her chin, Lingmeng finally realized it.
"A performance... That sounds like such a hassle. I wouldn't have agreed if I'd known."
She had thought she could happily laze around during this Tengu Festival, only to somehow end up becoming one of the performers.
"It's too late to say that now. You'll just have to grit your teeth and get on with it."
Kotori shook her head helplessly as she spoke.
"Ahaha..."
Shiori scratched