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Now… let's begin.

The ultimate circlet bout.

Amongst this boundless silence,

You'd even hear a flower bloom

It's all or nothing now

I've got to guess the next move

If fate has started to turn,

Then I'll also need to push forward

Right now, I love

The passion you've given me to improve and aim higher

Along with our sealed vow from the past

I want to connect them, with a smile

Riding this rhythm of excitement

I'll break the 1-second barrier

Ordinary old tactics will no longer cut it

Changing with each new day

Embarking on this new journey

Can you hear the pulse?

Now, let's go even further beyond.

Something unbelievable has just occurred!

Our greatest player, Chikage Fujimura, has met defeat!

With this reset, we advance to the final bout!

I never expected her to experience a similar change.

She seems unbelievably strong.

Y-Yuka…

Whoever controls this round will take home the victory!

They'll earn the title of Princess!

Now then…

Start… the bout!

Here I come!

I can't land a hit!?

Why…

I've longed for this moment…

This is the circlet bout I desired!

I'm only getting started, Yuka.

Ch… Chikage-san?

I can hardly contain this elation.

I'm finally able to pick up where we left off.

Casting everything aside, being absorbed only in the battle…

Just like back then.

Picking up where we left off…

You felt the same!

Right now, it's just the two of us.

Forget everything, including your team…

and face me!

T-This is her…

Chikage Fujimura's true strength.

She's amazing.

I guess it would come to this.

In the end, surpassing Chikage senpai was impossible.

Indeed…

I wonder what that Union girl intends to do.

Chikage senpai acknowledged her, this won't end so easily.

You're right.

You really are amazing…

I'm starting to think reaching you may be impossible…

But…

I really can't fight on my own…

I wouldn't be capable of challenging you, if it wasn't for everyone's efforts.

That's why!

I'll definitely catch up to you!

Wow...

Was this also included in your plan, Ayumu?

It was a weapon that could be altered based on the situation, but…

That's…

Yeah! It looks like there's nothing left for me to do for the princess!

Yuka is so cool!

I'm not really following this, but they look even now!

Go for it, Yuka!

For you to lose, after defeating me…

I'd never allow that.

You came this far to beat Chikage Fujimura, right?

Give it all you've got!

Don't worry, we're all here with you!

As long as I have these bonds, I'll keep erupting with strength!

I…

won't lose!

Yuka is amazing!

She was on the verge of defeat…

I can't believe her tenacity!

Yuka's become even stronger, Ayumu.

Yeah.

So, this really wasn't over.

I can hardly wait for next year.

Not bad.

Thank you, we've all worked hard to reach this stage!

I see… so that's the path you've discovered.

Very well, then try to reach me!

You've truly become strong.

Man, she's still on the losing side!

If we don't have something else, turning things around won't be easy…

Something else?

Let's go, Yuka!

We've got your victory umeboshi ready!

Is this all according to my father's plan?

You've learned to act on your own, Chikage-kun.

That's the way.

It's imperative that you make your own choices, rather than following instructions.

Two warriors refining themselves.

Using your brain, utilizing your tools,

while striking with your emotions.

The results born through that perseverance, will lead humanity to the future.

That exists, far beyond anything I can begin to fathom.

Giving shape to your emotions…

This may have only been possible because of those two.

Wow!

Are they uniting with all the supporters spectating!?

Maybe the change in Yuka's battle suit was in response to everyone's feelings.

Everyone's emotions are coming together.

Yeah… Right now, in this moment,

we're all fighting alongside Yuka!

Maybe this was the true meaning behind MR.

From - ??? Subject - (No subject) To - Ayumu Aizawa That was a fascinating idea, Ayumu

Geez… For an engineering prodigy, you sure can be awkward.

Indeed, that goes for both of us.

You still had that much strength…

Now, I'll turn this around!

They truly are evenly matched!

This last bout may be one for the books, as their brawl enters the final stretch!

I expected nothing less.

Not bad!

No, it's too early to celebrate.

All right!

Don't we have a shot at winning now!?

This doesn't look good…

What?

Yuka has already reached her limit.

She needed to settle everything with that last attack…

Everyone's strength, huh…

I'll admit that it's a tremendous force.

But in the end, victory goes to the one capable of improving themselves!

I couldn't see it through till the very end.

Even though everyone was supporting me…

I'm sorry, G-kun…

Come on! This isn't the time for apologies!

W-What!?

How spineless can you get!

You're always like this when it matters most!

G-G… G-kun!?

Weren't you broken!?

I already told you!

I wanted you to fight on your own!

That's why I decided to sit back for a while!

But I can't even retire in peace with the way you're performing!

Y-You don't have to say it like that!

You know, I…

I tried my best!

Hmph, I wonder about that!

You still lost yourself when it matters most!

What makes you say that?

Try thinking back!

Why did you begin playing circlet bout!?

Because it was fun?

Why did you desire to play against Chikage Fujimura?

Because it was…

fun!

You finally remembered, you imbecile!

Honestly, you're truly a handful!

G-kun…

What is it?

Thank you so much!

Your gratitude is unnecessary.

Look ahead, Yuka.

You're accompanied by pleasure, and brimming with optimism.

That's precisely why everyone chose to follow you.

You mustn't forget that.

I understand!

All right, get back out there!

Give it your all, so you'll have no regrets!

I will!

Yuka… you're the Princess.

There's nothing to do…

Nina, is anything interesting going on?

I passed one million followers on my streaming channel.

One million!?

No way, you're pretty much set with that!

I can drink cola for the rest of my life.

Man, lucky you…

I wonder if I'll ever get anything like that…

But you received a sponsorship from your dad.

That wasn't because I asked,

he just called me out of the blue…

I didn’t have a reason to turn him down…

But that's not important!

When are we getting that new club room, Reina!

Two weeks from now!

It's taking forever!

What's the point of just getting a new sign…

Can you hurry it up?

Just bear with it!

For starters, haven't you been slacking too much!

Why can't I!?

Don't I deserve a break after winning?

That was three months ago.

Here you go.

Huh?

St. Union faces a losing streak!! Did the transition to these new rules backfire for them? The veteran school faces a crisis immediately after its revival. With the opening of the brand-new Princess Cup league, the Tokyo area preliminaries are underway. However, St. Union Academy (Machida, Tokyo) is in a predicament. Entering this new rule set, one-on-one games have been abandoned, in favor of team matches featuring groups. Regarding the league games after implementation, St. Union Academy, who previously won the Princess Cup, suffers defeat against the mid-ranking Tsurukawa Suba Girl's College. Now, they've been struck with three straight losses. Experts say, "After depending on the top player, Yuka Sasaki's strength, their disproportionate team composition surfaces. In comparison to Kurojishi Sougou's overall team strength, it's difficult to ignore such a drastic difference. At this rate, they're back on path to becoming the weakest school." It's a grim viewpoint. We reached out to St. Union's CB club on this matter, however, we were met with a response stating, "We are unable to comment, as the supervisor isn't present".

St. Union faces a losing streak…

With difficulty adapting to the new rules, Union is struck with three straight losses.

They're back on path to being the weakest school.

They can't be serious, who wrote this!

However, it's undeniable that we're struggling with these new rules.

Why did they change the rules!

The overheat was problematic.

Well, a lot happened during that match…

Thanks to that, even weapons are faced with regulations…

Well, we're not even playing one-on-one matches now.

Implementing a system for teams to face off in a battle royale…

Commanded by powerful leadership! Takamori aims to stand at the top!

An impressive display of this new rule-set! Hoshinoumi solidifies their winning streak!

An unrivaled bond! With Kurojishi's team strength, they'll reclaim the throne!

Musashino Kyuoh, aiming to strengthen their team with fresh new faces!

That ended up being a difficult revision for us.

Next year, from what we eat to everything we wear,

we'll form a team with a mastery of red!

No opponent will escape our crimson reach!

I may have been defeated this year,

but things won't be the same next year, Miyuki Kasahara!

You'll witness how fierce my elegant team can be!

Listen up!

We're claiming the top next year.

We won't let them call us a runner-up again!

Yes ma'am!

We're set for team battles.

Indeed, we need to demonstrate how the top wins.

A simple victory isn't enough.

We need a team that lives up to Chikage senpai's name.

Compared to everyone else, we haven't even formed a proper strategy.

We can't blame the media for feeling uneasy about us.

That's why we need to grab a coach, like other teams, and practice group battles!

Oh yeah, what did Ayana-san say?

She politely declined.

Apparently, she's busy with individual battles over there.

So we're stuck with fundamentals and stamina training…

Don't worry, I called a replacement.

Really?

Yeah, I managed to pull a few strings,

and found someone who participated in the overseas league.

They plan on arriving today,

so we'll get to meet them later.

Thanks for helping with the coach

So, did you ever get to meet your dad?

Nope, not even once.

Wha…

Why not!? You said you knew where he was, and how to contact him.

Well, seeing him was never my goal.

And…

From - Makoto Aizawa Subject - Re: About the coach To - Ayumu Aizawa Got it, I'll let you have this, as well.

What?

This is…

MR System Design Specifications

Well, some interesting events happened, so I'm fine now.

Really? Well, all right.

More importantly, let's start practicing!

Our coach is coming, too!

Wait hold on, where's Yuka?

The same place, as usual.

It's only been three months…

I wonder how Chikage-san is doing.

Well, I should get going.

Chikage-san!

Overseas, single battles are still popular.

I intend to give it my all there.

I'll make sure to watch!

Oh, I'll also cheer for you!

I can't travel, so it'll only be from streams,

but I'll leave comments!

Yuka.

Y-Yes!

I'll become even stronger,

but I learned that there's another player, capable of becoming just as powerful.

Huh?

That's why even now, I have a single rival…

You're the only one, Yuka Sasaki.

What!?

Yuka, I'll be waiting.

Right!

Well, see you later.

Have a safe trip!

Chikage-san said…

You really were here!

What are you fantasizing about, Yuka!?

Miyuki-chan!

You sure do love this place, Yuka.

B-Because!

Well, this is where everything changed, so it makes sense.

The holy pilgrimage.

Oh, that's it! This is a special place!

I don't know about all that holy visiting stuff,

but we need to practice for our upcoming games.

Are you aware of that, Miss Ace?

I'm sorry.

This is coming from the person who lays around the club room?

Shut it, my rest is important!

Even umeboshi need time to rest and pickle!

See how essential resting is?

Did you remember something?

Yes, a little bit.

We never figured out what happened,

about why Sieg no longer responds.

But in that final round, you said he came back?

Geez, he just does whatever he wants.

I may have been imagining everything…

And…

And?

If Sieg came back, I'd just end up depending on him.

I think that's why G-kun chose to leave.

To help you mature...

That sounds like something Sieg would do.

That's why I'll become even stronger and responsible,

then I'll try calling him again!

Good idea!

I don't know... you may become stronger,

but I'm not sure about that responsible part.

What, how come!?

You've got a point.

Yeah.

Reina-chan, even Nina-chan!

Our coach is at the school!

We shouldn’t keep them waiting.

You're right, let's head back.

G-kun, please continue to watch over me!

Yuka!

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This wasn't my best, but I really thought

I tried the hardest this season

At this point, I can't envision it…

Or so I assumed,

But I may have stumbled onto the path towards my dream

"Past you"

Did you feel like this?

"Like you"

I'll never stop pushing forward, at full throttle!

Hey, I'd love to be your rival

As the light illuminates this stage

I'll strive to be the biggest star I possibly can

In this moment, I'll give it everything I've got

To someday, gleam stronger than a rainbow

Towards my goal!