Ninth Round: Battle Begin

Swift justice? Don't make me laugh. You're just playing the same perfectly tuned melody you always use when you pass judgment.

Let me be clear: I refute, reject, repudiate, and rebut your so-called justice in any and all forms!

Khh...!

This isn't just about me. This is about whether or not all of Monde du Jeu deserves to exist.

Please, goddess. Let your righteous judgment shine forth.

Oh, I will. I swear it on my arms, my legs, my back, my abs, and every bit of fighting spirit within my body.

Now, have at you!

I prevailed over this perverse so-called justice, Master. All that remains now is for you to follow the path you believe in.

I have made my ruling. Justice has been served. I am now yours to command as you see fit, Fujimaru. May justice smile upon you!

N-no way...

It's been a long match, Senpai, but we did it! We won the final round and the game!

Hmph. About time.

Did you start pulling your punches halfway through, Master? You've always been soft when it's time to go in for the kill.

It was indeed a close match, but you held on admirably! My heart is positively pounding!

That was so much fun♪

Dammit. How did this happen?

I see... It seems that society, presenting itself as justice, has defeated me once again...!

I have made my ruling. Justice has been served. The winner is Erice Utsumi! May her name be praised far and wide!

Thank you, O goddess of justice. I will think of you whenever I gaze up at the constellations in the night sky.

Be careful, Senpai.

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I know...

Well, speaking as a spectator, I thought it was an absolutely delightful battle. Great work, Fujimaru♪

I also found myself on pins and needles watching you fight, Erice.

Oh. I, uh... Th-thank you...

Teehee, you really are adorable. You're more delicate than a pastry, and softer than a madeleine.

But you also have traces of something bitter, like dark roasted coffee.