Perhaps it was because the first match had been so spectacular, or maybe it was the topic, but the second match made the audience drowsy, unable to muster any enthusiasm.
Until Chiyoda Aichi announced the winner, many in the audience raised their heads from their phone screens, as if awakening from a dream, and exclaimed in shock,
"Far Moon has 2 to 0 already?"
"Is the overall situation decided?"
Dojima Yin stepped off the stage with a composed expression.
As for the loser, Tang Jingtiao, he seemed to have anticipated the defeat and did not show any signs of despondency as he stepped down.
Saito Chiyokuro took to the stage; the third match was beginning.
Xia Yu, however, slipped away quietly.
Ookura Mountain Villa.
Kitchen.
