The television chattered away, broadcasting that day's interview with the boy genius. Partway through, Oura's mother suddenly said, "Oura, if you were half as good as Xiao Xian, I'd be happier than you could imagine."
Half as good as Xiao Xian? Oura thought, a wicked smile curling his lips.
"What are you smiling about? Your teacher called me and said you've been behaving terribly at school lately. Bring me your last test report." His mother knew how Oura's mind worked. Mealtimes were the only chance she had to make him listen properly.
"Yes, Mom. I promise I'll study hard at school from now on. I left the report in the classroom," Oura said respectfully.
"Actually, my parents applied to the school to let me skip grades. But there aren't any enforceable legal provisions covering that. Otherwise, I think my abilities would qualify me to study at high school, at the very least." On television, Ken Ichijouji handled the reporter's questions with practiced ease. His words only gave Oura's mother more ammunition to lecture her son.
The next day, everyone gathered in the computer room.
"Everyone, I just thought of a great idea," Oura said excitedly.
"Oh, an idea from Oura? I've got to hear this." Miyako brought over a stool and sat up straight like a kindergartner, looking eager to enjoy the show.
"Everyone, we already know the Digi-Destined Emperor is Ken Ichijouji. He has the advantage in the Digimon World, but we can start in the Human World, find Ken Ichijouji, and expose his true colors. Doesn't T.K. Takaishi's dad work at a television station? Then we could do this..."
As Oura delivered his grand speech, Iori suddenly snorted. Holding back laughter, Iori said, "I've got it. Oura must have watched last night's television program while having dinner with