"So, please allow Kada-ko to congratulate you all in advance. You have already won the right to test the game!"
On the stage, the spotlight was no longer focused only on Kada-ko but equally illuminated every remaining participant.
"However, to encourage everyone to vie for first place, the final grand prize will be the Collector's Edition of the game! Plus a special NPC voiced by me and an exclusive storyline!"
"!!!"
An exclusive NPC and storyline voiced by an Eroge voice actress, Miyazawa Yu, standing on the stage, was instantly shocked—Is this game company playing that big of a game?
He secretly pulled out his phone and searched for the game title. Yep! It's rated for all ages.
But swimming with an Eroge voice actress in a VR game... no matter how you look at it, this art form is a bit too avant-garde!
"Swimming with Miss Kada-ko!"
Compared to Miyazawa Yu's calmness, Kohei Imamura's pupils were tightly contracted, and he was gasping for air frantically, his heart accelerating to the point of leaping out of his mouth.
No matter what! He must get his hands on the Collector's Edition game!
However...
Looking at the gentle, small-animal-like girl opposite him, he was sure that she had no skill and had made it this far purely by luck.
Strip Rock-Paper-Scissors VS Natural Talent?
Perfectly suited to his wishes, let the world see how terrifying the people from the Pab Club are at rock-paper-scissors! Heh heh heh!
"..."
The girl shrank her neck pitifully, feeling that the blonde guy opposite her was a pervert, and wanted to forfeit!
"Hmph, a kid, are you? You won't be able to beat me at this level, the Collector's Edition is mine!"
"Eh? Uncle, you're so old, are you a fan of Kada-ko too?"
His eyes curved into half-moons, Miyazawa Yu wasn't too interested in the so-called Collector's Edition; after all, if there's no lewdness, what's the point!
"Of course! Kada-ko is my guiding light! I absolutely will not allow a brat like you to defile her!"
"Brat, brat. Uncle, isn't your guidance a bit too late?"
Roughly calculating, if they consider Teacher Kada-ko's debut age, her first work was a loli-themed voice anime years ago.
In other words, the uncle in front of him not only started his guidance in his twenties, but the series he likes is even of the younger category.
"Ew!"
A shiver ran down his spine, Miyazawa Yu suddenly realized Kohei was quite good, truly!
At least much better than a strange virgin uncle, and he wouldn't be so impolite as to call him a brat...
"Ugh! Damn it! You're mocking me!"
His proud pectoral muscles rapidly heaved, and the younger-category-loving uncle retreated half a step with a twisted expression, clearly finding Miyazawa Yu's personal attack too malicious!
However...
"Rock-paper-scissors is a battlefield where strength speaks. You brat, just wait to lose!"
"Eh?"
"Everyone! Please get ready... Three! Two! One! Rock, paper—"
With a cold laugh, he put his hand behind his back. As the saying goes, even a lion uses full force when hunting a rabbit; the younger-category-loving uncle wouldn't foolishly be defeated in a gutter.
So, bring it on. Let me see what you brat will throw!
The speed of the world in his eyes slightly slowed down; this was the physical manifestation of extreme mental concentration.
However, the next second, his eyes suddenly widened because he couldn't see it! The jerk opposite him was just loosely holding his hand, completely unable to tell what he was going to throw!
How is that possible! Is this kid trying to stall for time? No! Maybe he's just bluffing!
Cold sweat instantly covered his forehead. Looking at Miyazawa Yu, whose other hand was even covering his mouth in a bored yawn, the veins on the younger-category-loving uncle's face bulged.
Yes! There's no time left! His hand is already halfway down, it's too late to change! You're going to throw rock, right!
"Paper!"
Swish—Both hands dropped simultaneously, the outcome was decided regardless of the winner or loser!
"Hoo hoo—"
Gasping for air, the younger-category-loving uncle leaned forward, his face flushed and his neck thick, hoping to see his victory, but the opponent's scissors fiercely pierced his paper.
"Lose! I lost, how is that possible!"
"Everything is possible, Uncle, you were still too slow."
Slowly retracting his extended hand, Miyazawa Yu stretched lazily, but the entire movement seemed to be fast-forwarded in the eyes of the younger-category-loving uncle.
Wait!
That's right! The rock-paper-scissors just now was instantaneous, how did he fail to notice that the opponent's yawning movement was at a normal speed in his eyes!
Therefore, this means...
"How did you do that? Being able to train your hand-eye coordination to this level, you are definitely not an ordinary person!"
"Hmph, you want to know?"
"Of course!"
This is a level he hasn't reached in many years. The younger-category-loving uncle accepted the defeat but also yearned for room for further improvement!
"In that case, go to this place. It can answer all your doubts."
Throwing a flyer to the opponent with a profound look, Miyazawa Yu walked toward the next battlefield without looking back.
Looking at his back, the younger-category-loving uncle tightly clenched the world-shattering secret in his hand as if it were a treasure, his face full of gratitude.
"...What are they doing?"
"I don't know, maybe some kind of mysterious ritual in the fitness circle, a letter of recommendation or something?"
Unable to grasp where the epic nature of these two people came from, Chisa Kotegawa could only attribute it to the mutual appreciation of fitness enthusiasts.
In fact, that was indeed the case. Miyazawa Yu was ecstatic when he caught a glimpse of the other party's expression.
Not only could he gain a personal favor, but he could also get a commission from SILVERMAN GYM's recommendation fee. He wins twice, short for a win-win!
"Hahahaha! Heh heh heh! This young master is indeed the strongest!"
A wicked laugh erupted, sounding like he had eaten several Soul Palace elders. On the other side, Kohei Imamura also successfully defeated the naturally cute little girl.
Since his table was next to Miyazawa Yu's, the two didn't meet in the next round, but each defeated one or two more mediocre bystanders.
Until only two people remained on the field!
"Aah! The final battle is a civil war? Only these two guys could manage that. Yū, who do you think will win?"
"Hmm... it should be Senpai Kohei, considering his passion."
Looking at the Hachiman-ized Kohei Imamura, Yū Ishigami hoped, with his simple personal feelings, that the victory would end with the two-dimensional lover.
And Senpai Kohei likes it so much, Senpai Yu should let him win a bit...
Turning his head, he saw Miyazawa Yu's twisted and malicious smile. Yū Ishigami silently withdrew his childish thought. For some reason, this decisive battle is heavy with the scent of a scumbag!
"Ehh... there's nothing left to see. If Yu gets serious, he'll definitely win."
"Not necessarily. That guy Kohei is very good at pulling dirty tricks too. Look."
Pointing to Kohei, who had walked up to Kada-ko, knelt with a thud, and was loudly begging her naked, unable to be pulled away by anyone.
Iori Kitahara shrugged and lamented: "How shameful, to fight among brothers like this."
"You're just upset you didn't make it to the finals, I feel like Iori would be even more despicable if he had stayed on the field..."
Muttering softly, Aina Yoshiwara's thoughts were actually completely accurate.
If it were Iori, he might publicly shout embarrassing stories about Yu to provoke him into hitting him, and then have Miyazawa Yu disqualified for violating the spirit of the game by attacking an opponent!
But Kohei Imamura was currently employing a more conventional method.
"Um... Player Miyazawa Yu, Player Kohei wants to change the rock-paper-scissors rule to a back-to-back match, is that okay?"
On the stage, Kada-ko, who had never seen a player kneel before even speaking, decided to give the blonde guy a chance after hearing Kohei's request, despite her difficulty.
After all, he's competing for her Collector's Edition; she admires this kind of fighting spirit!
"Of course, no problem~"
"Yu—"
Moved, Kohei Imamura clenched his fist and hammered his chest twice. He was originally planning to attack from behind, directly knocking the opponent out to claim the championship.
Now it seems he was truly narrow-minded...
"Because if the Collector's Edition still falls into my hands this way, wouldn't it just prove that you have no destiny with Miss Kada-ko, Kohei~"
"Yu!!!"
Accepting the rule change without any psychological pressure, Miyazawa Yu looked at Kohei, whose expression was twisted in mockery, and was picking up a folding chair for a physical exchange. Miyazawa Yu scoffed and then turned his back.
He got fired up!
His fists were completely hardened now, but blocked by the staff, Kohei Imamura had no choice but to return to the field and turn his back.
It doesn't matter. With his bond with Miss Kada-ko, Miyazawa Yu has no chance if it's purely a test of luck!
"You vile person! Don't underestimate my bond with Eroge!"
"Is that so, Kohei! Then I'll have to see it for myself!"
"Yu!"
"Kohei!"
"..."
Faces everywhere were bewildered. What strange dialogue is this? They're getting emotional, but the thing they're fighting over seems to be an Eroge voice actress, right?
Why is this something to shout out loud and boast about!
"Hiss... this match is so abstract!"
"I agree, honestly!"