A Wonderful Aspect of Autumn: Action (35)

Before storming into the exhibition event, there was one thing I was curious about. I wondered whether leaving these spectator stands to participate in the event meant we might never be able to return.

If we lost the right to come back the moment we set out to challenge the event, it seemed like a bit of a waste. I knew I was being stingy, but we probably would not get many chances to freely use such a luxurious room. I hoped everyone would forgive me for being so miserly.

"Oh! It seems this room lets us watch other players' attempts! Of course, only players who have given permission to broadcast their attempts!"

Nenashi had continued fiddling with the terminal at the edge of the room even after we had decided on our challenging party, and he suddenly announced that loudly. Hmm, we could watch other players' attempts. I was curious about what kinds of battles awaited us, so perhaps we could use them as a reference.

"Hey, hey, isn't that kind of gauche? The whole point is the tension that comes from taking on something like this with no preparation, isn't it?"

"Then Jigoro can close his eyes and cover his ears, right? Anyone who wants to watch can watch."

"That's true."

"Mmm..."

Although Jigoro clearly objected, Ruby brushed aside the brothers' objection. Since Jigoro only had to avoid watching, he apparently could not argue against it for once. The brothers remained seated on the sofa, obediently covering their ears and closing their eyes.

No one else refused to watch as Jigoro did. To be honest, Genzou probably felt the same way. However, he must have realized that cutting himself off from the information would be pointless when Ruby, who would be challenging the event alongside him, knew it all. He waited with his arms crossed while Nenashi finished operating the terminal...