Tokyo Jujutsu High had taken the first win, but the individual matches had only just begun.
Satoru Gojo's rousing voice rang out from the raised platform again:
"The first match has drawn to a close. Let's congratulate Tokyo Jujutsu High on taking the opening win. But today's competition has only just begun, and five more exciting showdowns await you."
"I'm sure everyone's anticipation is through the roof, so let's welcome the contestants for the next round."
"First, a second-year student from Kyoto Jujutsu High, a jujutsu prodigy who became a semi-grade 1 jujutsu sorcerer at such a young age, the next head of the Kamo Clan, and the inheritor of Blood Manipulation-Noritoshi Kamo!!!"
Scattered applause rose from Kyoto Jujutsu High's side as the announcement ended. Noritoshi Kamo unhurriedly rose from the stands and slowly walked onto the arena, then nodded to the two principals in the stands as though he were already accustomed to being the center of attention.
"And his opponent is a first-year newcomer from Tokyo Jujutsu High, a jujutsu rookie who only recently entered Jujutsu Society, a grade 2 jujutsu sorcerer who doesn't even have a cursed technique and only knows how to hack at people with a sword-Akutagawa Shang!!!"
"Woohoo!!!"
As the announcement ended, thunderous applause and cheers erupted from Tokyo Jujutsu High's team, far more enthusiastic than Kyoto Jujutsu High's reception.
Panda and Yuta Okkotsu even stood right up and clapped furiously.
"Come on, Yuta. Akutagawa said we can lose the match, but we can't lose in spirit," Panda told Yuta beside him as he clapped.
"Got it!!!" At those words, Yuta Okkotsu put more strength into his hands and clapped even harder.
"Looks like the students from Tokyo Jujutsu High are very enthusiastic!!!" Holding the microphone, Satoru Gojo actually started clapping himself.
"Your turn.