I, an otaku nerd, am an esports champion.

There are different divisions in the Pro Hopple tournament we are playing.

The one that Rio and I have won is the solo division.

There is also a duo division and a three-player division.

Does that mean we can win the world championship in the duo division?

Yes, of course!With Ryo-san, I think we can aim for the world championship.

Certainly, I found it easy to cooperate with Rio in the last game.

Im sure that if we play more games and play pro-hopr in the future, me and Rios coordination skills will certainly improve.

Certainly, offers for tournaments are coming my way.

Winning the World Championships has given me the seeding right.

I was thinking of turning it down this time, since I wasnt planning to compete in any more tournaments for a while.

Ive got a tournament offer coming my way. Of course, I have the seed right.

Although the divisions are different, once you have a record of success, you can participate in the duo division.

I think its going to be a tough road if you want to go to the world championship again, dont you?

I know, but I still want to go for the world championship with you.

Fortunately, the high school I attend is one that understands the entertainment industry.

Is Rio-san going to school?

When you aim for the world, there are a lot of things you have to do.

Game events, practices, tournament qualifiers, etc. are not always on holidays.

In such cases, there are more and more times when you have to take time off from school.

I think Ill be fine there. I go to a performing arts high school. There are a lot of kids like me who are involved in performing arts.

The high school for performing arts has a system where credits can be obtained through reports and tests, so as long as you do that, there should be no problem.

Well, if you have as much media exposure as Rio does, you will have no choice but to attend an entertainment school.

Rio not only plays games, but also appears in apparel, cosmetics, and many other events.

Compared to me, who almost only works on games, Rio is the one who is busy.

There are general students in our school, but there are also many students in the entertainment industry.

As I recall, one of the members of a famous idol group also attends the school.

I think youll probably have to adjust your practice times to my schedule, but if you dont mind, thats fine.

I have no problem with that. I probably have more time than you.

At that time, I had an answer in my mind.

Rio-san, please aim for the top of the world with me.

I said and held out my right hand.

Yes!

And Rio firmly shook my hand and replied strongly.

I want to become an adult who can make someone dream.

If that is the case, I think I have to dream first.

This was the beginning of my and Rios challenge to the world.