| Masumi | …What are you doing? |
| Yuki | —— |
| Masumi | It’s not like you have to do your best, all that matters is if I win. |
| …But if you’re gonna do this, you’re gonna have to keep at it until the very end. |
| Host | U-Usui-san, we’re in the middle of a match! |
| Masumi | …Hmph. |
| Yuki | (That guy…) |
| …You didn’t have to bother telling me, I know that. |
| Host | Pardon the interruption! We will now resume both matches! |
| Reader | “On a summer night…”[1] |
| Yuki | —— |
| *smack* |
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| Yuki | …Thank you very much. |
| Host | That’s game! And so, our winner for the Ohina-sama Contest is— |
| Yuki Rurikawa-san, who belongs to Mankai Company! |
| And our winner for the Odairi-sama Contest is… Masumi Usui-san, who also belongs to Mankai Company! |
| *applause* |
| Kumon | They did it! |
| Izumi | Congratulations, you guys! |
| Homare | That was truly a spectacular match. |
| Hisoka | …Good job. |
| Sakuya | I lost… Masumi-kun really was amazing. |
| Kumon | But Sakuya-san, you fought really hard too! You were so cool! |
| Sakuya | Kumon-kun… Thank you! |
| Host | Now if we may have both of our winners climb to the top of the grand staircase. |
| Yuki | …… |
| Masumi | …Hey. |
| Yuki | Huh? |
| Masumi | Isn’t it hard to walk with your foot? |
| Yuki | …So you actually noticed. |
| Masumi | You were acting weird, but you wanted to hide it, right? |
| You don’t seem to be the type who gives up halfway. I thought in that case, you’d win as promised. |
| Yuki | So that was your way of cheering me on. |
| Masumi | …Hmph. |
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| Masumi | …It can’t be helped, I’ll give you a hand.. |
| Yuki | Alright, I’ll take you up on your offer. …Thanks. |
| Masumi | It’s nothing. I just want to make the Director happy. |
| Yuki | I see you’re still the same guy as always. |
| Izumi | Yuki-kun, how’s your foot? |
| Yuki | It’s fine. They put a compress on it and taped it, so it feels much better. |
| Izumi | I’m sorry, I didn’t realize… |
| Yuki | I tried hiding it thinking it’d go away, too. |
| Hisoka | Can you perform? |
| Yuki | I’ll be fine. |
| Sakuya | We’ve got you covered! |
| Homare | Yes, we’ll follow your lead. |
| Host | And now, a performance from our winners from Mankai Company! Take it away! |
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| Sakuya | “Everyone’s beloved princess will be at today’s festival… The hina-sama will personally be choosing a companion to sit beside her.” |
| Masumi | “There really are a lot of candidates who came.” |
| Homare | “It’s a great honor to be selected to sit beside the hina-sama. Not to mention, she’s a beauty. ” |
| “Whoever gets selected here will also become her prospective husband. Everyone is eager to sit next to her.” |
| Kumon | “Heheh, it’s only natural that she’ll pick me!” |
| Hisoka | “It has to be me.” |
| Sakuya | “Oh, the hina-sama has arrived.” |
| Yuki | *sighs* "…I wonder what sorts of people have arrived? I’m feeling nervous.” |
| Hisoka | “I’ll begin. In fact, you won’t need to look at other guys.” |
| “As you can see, there’s nothing to object to about my social status and appearance. I have a brilliant mind and exceptional reflexes as well.” |
| “There’s no one else as magnificent as I.” |
| “So choose me.” |
| Yuki | “…You certainly have a lot to offer.” |
| “However… I’ll be frank, I’m not into egotistical types like you… My apologies.” |
| Hisoka | “Wha…” |
| Sakuya | “Oh my.” |
| Homare | “Everyone thought that he was a rather strong contender. It’s surprising he got outright rejected.” |
| Hisoka | “To reject someone like myself… She’s insolent, but quite an interesting character.”[2] |
| Kumon | “Then I’m up next! There’s no one as beautiful as me!” |
| “If you pick me, then you can gaze at me long and hard right next to you!” |
| “Look at this beautiful figure! Now, feel free to pick me! My beautiful and dazzling self! Now, go on!” |
| Yuki | “Wha- Erm, you’re too close! You’re a little too drunk and you’re very pushy! S-somebody! Anybody—!” |
| Kumon | “There’s no need to be so modest!” |
| “Wait… Who are you people?! What are you doing?! Where are you taking me?! Waah!” |
| Masumi | “…All five court musicians took him away.”[3] |
| Sakuya | “Well, you could say his appeal was rather unique…” |
| Homare | “Now then, it’s time for me to go next.” |
| “My dear, it is an honor to meet someone as esteemed as you. My, you really are lovely.” |
| Yuki | “My…” |
| Homare | “Your rosy cheeks, your glimmering eyes, your lovely smile. Will you call my name with those lips?” |
| Yuki | “Fufu, you are good. I see this is how you woo other women.” |
| Homare | “Huh?” |
| Yuki | “I was told that you hit on three court ladies a moment ago. It’s obvious that you’re used to saying these sorts of words.” |
| “You’ve underestimated me. Why don’t you try someone else?” |
| Homare | “I-I concede…” |
| Masumi | “She’s amazing…!” |
| Hisoka | “It appears that no one is a match for her judgment.” |
| Sakuya | “Well, it’s now my turn. …Hina-sama, would you do me the honor of choosing me?” |
| “I can grant you whatever you desire. No matter how selfish it is, I am at your disposal.” |
| Yuki | “No matter how selfish it is…” |
| “Hmm… You seem like a kind, honest, and fine gentleman…” |
| Hisoka | “She’s making it sound like none of the candidates so far have been honest.” |
| Homare | “Well, someone did get dragged away.” |
| Kumon | “Who we talkin’ about?” |
| Hisoka | “You. Rather, how did you get back here?” |
| Yuki | “However… I’m not sure why, but I don’t feel the same for some reason. My apologies.” |
| Sakuya | “——!” |
| *sighs* "…It appears that I’ve been rejected. It’s unfortunate, but I cannot do anything about it.” |
| Yuki | “Even I’m unsure… Who am I looking for, exactly?” |
| Homare | “The hina-sama has already met a considerable amount of people… Yet she still hasn’t made a decision.” |
| Kumon | “Are there no other candidates left?” |
| Masumi | “Er… Excuse me! Would you… be fine with me?” |
| Yuki | “You are…” |
| Masumi | “Hina-sama, you’re a kind, sunny, and hard-working person. I… have always admired you.” |
| “You’re someone beyond my reach. I know that this is presumptuous for someone like me to say this…”[4] |
| “But… I also want to be the one who sits next to you.” |
| “I want to know more about you. And… it would make me happy if you could get to know me as well.” |
| “I will also do my best to become a man worthy of you!” |
| Yuki | “……” |
| Masumi | “Having fun talking about various things, laughing together about various things…” |
| “I think it would be wonderful if I could be like that with you.” |
| Yuki | “Yes, you’re the one.” |
| Masumi | “What?” |
| Yuki | “I was always looking for someone like you.” |
| “It’s not about social status or physical appearance. I don’t want to be placed above others nor do I want to be pampered…” |
| “I wanted someone who wanted to get to know me and was willing to face me. I wanted someone who wanted to be my friend as well.” |
| “Also, your presence and your bashful expression… I like them very much.” |
| “I want to get to know you as well. Would you do me the honor of sitting by my side?” |
| Masumi | “…Of course!” |
