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Chapter 733 - Interlude

"—Aaalrighty!!! And with that, we've wrapped up the first match of the semi-finals, a super-heated showdown between the number two and number three tag teams!!!!!"

*"…Wasn't it more super-cold than super-heated? Physically speaking."

"We've got a short ten-minute interval before the second match begins! So let's kill some time with our special guests, sharing thoughts, commentary, and all that good stuff!!!"

*"Mm."

*"………………Um, well."

"So! Without further ado, let's welcome our three guests, starting with [Thread-Weaver], Natsume-chaaan!"

"Ah, um. Yes, it's a pleasure…"

"Your voice is so tiny! Are you nervous? How cuuute!!!"

*"Huh? I-It's not like I'm—"

"Aaaand next up!"

"You're just going to tease me and then leave me hanging…!?"

"Given the number of requests we got on the pre-show survey, it was kinda inevitable, but as usual, we have Iris-sama with us! I'm so sorry for making you talk so much…!"

*"It's fine. Please don't worry about it."

"So generous! Our princess is a real princess…! Okaaay, and last but not least!"

*"Uh, wait. You see, I have a match right after this—"

"Welcome, [Acrobat]! This is a prime bit of downtime, and you're not getting away!!!"

*"Seriously…"

*"You did well."

*"Yeah… Oh, no, you too. You've been talking all day, is your throat okay… Actually, of course it's okay."

*"Fufu… Mmm. Thank goodness for virtual world avatars, right?"

*"No doubt about it. My tomorrow is definitely going to be a rest day…"

*"…—"

*"Huh? H-Hey, what's with that? Wait, wait, wait, stop! What was the meaning of that movement? Why are you trying to get closer? Halt! Raise your hands and state your business from where you stand!"

*"Lend me your ear."

*"Uh, no. I mean, that request itself is already borderline unacceptable. Please, for the love of god, exercise some self-control."

*"………………What is this? Can I go home? Hey, somebody, announcer, do something—"

"—BWA-HA! Yes!!! That surprised me!!! What do you think you're doing, flirting so openly?! I'll sue you! If you're going to do that stuff, please do it after announcing, 'We're about to start now,' while the cameras are rolling!!!"

*"The cameras are rolling right now, though."

*"I'm rebuking you because the cameras are rolling."

*"The cameras are rolling. …Haru, can I have a word with you later?"

*"Uh, sure, but I don't think that's okay either…"

"Riiight!!! Riiight!!!!! This whole break is about to be filled up by a rom-com, so I'm forcibly moving things along! …Natsume-chan will!!!!!"

*"Wha-!? W-Why me—"

"""…"""

"Don't you all go silent in perfect unison!"

*"Well, that's enough teasing our cute little kitten for now."

"How far is 'enough'?! Where exactly did the 'tease Natsume' segment end…!"

*"…She's a natural-born teasing target, isn't she, Nacchan-senpai?"

*"I can hear you even if you whisper it, you little punk, Haru… And don't think you can just subtly make that nickname stick…!"

*"Whoa, just like a cat. You've got good ears."

*"I'm going to strangle you."

*"Scary. Now, now, calm down, Nacchan."

*"—Wha, ha, nya…!?"

*"…I think Haru was just responding to Natsume's complaint by shortening it."

*"Why did he drop the 'senpai' part for you!?"

*"I prioritized familiarity."

*"See, this kid is not cute at all!!! Princess, what do you even like about him!?"

*"……………………………………Is it okay?"

*"Of course it's not okay. Please stop, I'm sorry, it was my fault, forgive me."

*"Aah, this is impossible. This guest selection was a disaster. Hey, staff, what should we do?! —Huh? It's super interesting, so at this point, just let them do whatever they want? We're so on the same page! In that case, Nonomi-chan will just quietly become a wall!!!"

*"Do your job, you [Vibrant Beauty]!!!"


After this, Alicia smoothly corrected the course and they had a proper, in-depth analysis session.