Volume 2 Chapter 107 Simulation Battle (III)
A loud voice echoed from below the stage.
"Amamiya Rie... it's time for you to unlock your skill."
Amamiya's lips curled into a sly grin as she caught Sakurako's voice through the noise.
"I've been waiting for your cue, Sakurako-sama!"
"What—?! No way!"
Sagawa flinched, eyes wide as he registered Sakurako's words.
"Skill—'Ashura'!"
A thunderous boom followed.
The moment Sakurako called out, Amamiya activated her skill. The power she had unlocked using the Trans Potion surged to life. In an instant, bluish-white light burst from her body like a geyser of magic.
"What the...!? Her body's radiating magic all of a sudden!"
"This isn't normal... That output level—it's way too high."
"Wh-What kind of skill is this!?"
Shock rippled across the arena. The Seekers watching from the stands could hardly believe their eyes. The wave of gasps wasn't limited to just those in the venue—it spread to viewers watching on TV and live streams worldwide.
But the real surprise was still coming.
"...Hah. Just as I thought, this 'Ashura' skill isn't messing around."
The light that had engulfed Amamiya began to fade.
What stood in its place—
Was a boy.
He looked young, around the same age as Amamiya had been—but his face, his eyes... there was no mistaking it. He looked just like her.
A thick silence fell over the arena.
Where there had been shock and shouting only seconds ago, now there was nothing. Just silence.
No one moved. No one spoke.
"...Huh? Why did it suddenly get so quiet?"
The boy's quiet voice broke the stillness. Though it was barely more than a whisper, the silence made it crystal clear—both to the people in the arena and the millions watching from behind their screens.
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[Audience — Venue]
"O-Oh... that's a boy...?"
"W-What happened to the girl? She just vanished!"
"Wait, isn't that the same face as the girl from earlier...?"
[Television Broadcast Viewers]
"Huh? What is going on?"
"Where did the girl go?"
"Who's the boy?!"
[Online Stream Chat]
* What the heck?!
* What just happened?!
* Did a boy just pop out of nowhere?!
* Shota alert!
* This is getting interesting. grins
* Lol chill with the grinning
* Seriously, explain pls
[Online Bulletin Board Comments]
833: Anonymous D-Streamer
...Huh?
834: Anonymous D-Streamer
What even is this?
835: Anonymous D-Streamer
A boy appeared outta thin air.
What now?
* Fight
* Run
* Make him your ally
* Kidnap the shota
836: Anonymous D-Streamer
* Make him your ally
837: Anonymous D-Streamer
* Kidnap the shota
838: Anonymous D-Streamer
* Tame him ← NEW
839: Anonymous D-Streamer
Tame him. I'm dead lol
840: Anonymous D-Streamer
* Make him understand ← NEW
841: Anonymous D-Streamer
* Make him understand
842: Anonymous D-Streamer
* Make him understand
843: Anonymous D-Streamer
* Make him understand
844: Anonymous D-Streamer
↑ Officer, they're right here.
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The murmuring inside the venue swelled, rising like waves before a storm. Whispers turned to voices, and soon, the entire hall was buzzing with confusion and disbelief.
"Huh. I didn't think they'd get this shaken up."
"Well, can you blame them? If you think it through, this outcome was kinda obvious."
Amid the noise, two figures stood calmly behind the stage curtains, unaffected by the growing commotion.
"Sakurako-tan, might be time to say something, don't you think?"
"Yeah... I guess I better."
"Good luck out there."
Sakurako nodded, picked up the mic, and strode out onto the stage.
* * *
"Huh? Sakurako-sama?" Amamiya's voice called out the moment she stepped into the spotlight.
"Looks like things got a little chaotic, so I'm here to explain," she said with a smile.
"Huh? Why?"
"It's not about 'why.' Everyone's totally lost after that transformation."
"Shut it, Sagawa," Amamiya snapped.
Their little spat was interrupted as Sakurako took center stage.
The murmurs flared up again.
"What's going on now?"
"Why is she back on stage?"
Sakurako raised the mic and addressed the audience.
'Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience. I know things have gotten a bit confusing, so allow me to clarify.'
With those calm words, the hall slowly quieted.
"To put it simply... that boy over there is Amamiya Rie."
A hush fell.
"Earlier, Amamiya drank a Trans-Potion and acquired a new skill—'Skill: Ashura.' When this skill is activated... Amamiya transforms into a boy."
"Whaaaaaaaat?!"
Her explanation sparked the loudest uproar of the day. Onsite, on-air, online—everyone lost it.
But the match wasn't over yet.
Once the crowd calmed, the mock battle resumed. Amamiya, now in shota form and powered by 'Ashura,' faced off against Sagawa once more.
Sagawa tried to fight, but it was hopeless. Every move was countered, every step overwhelmed.
And just like that, the battle ended—with the transformed Amamiya standing victorious.
Notes:
• Sagawa - Former bully. An F-class Seeker who gained attention for becoming a Seeker in high school.
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