NOVEL NEXT Chapter 7: Aaron annoying Sae (7).
The first round concluded with a score of 15 to 5 in our favor, indicating our imminent victory unless the Jamato could devise a way to outsmart Aaron. The match seemed all but won as everyone retreated to the resting room.
Aaron decided to indulge in a well-deserved nap, sinking into the couch without a care in the world. However, Daichi's gaze bore into him, radiating intense malice. His eyes held a deep resentment, fueled by the memory of Aaron's earlier brutal kick. The pain from that strike still lingered within him, as if one of his very core had been shattered. Daichi vowed to vote Aaron out, using any means necessary to bring down this beastly anomaly that belonged outside the confines of the game—a creature more suited to the jungle or a prison. He nurtured a burning hatred, yearning to make Aaron suffer for the pain he had inflicted.
But as Daichi stewed in his thoughts, the game's Master burst into the room, exuding excitement and clapping his hands like an overenthusiastic child. "I'm sorry to interrupt, but it's time to announce the interim result for the desiStar voting!" he proclaimed, a smile plastered across his face, behaving as though he were high on some kind of illicit substance.
Aaron cracked open one eye, glancing at the screen and realizing that he had somehow become a candidate for elimination. He chuckled to himself, fully aware of who had voted for him. His gaze then shifted to Sae as he remarked, "Looks like we have a sore loser among us." Suddenly, he felt a grip on his collar, and he discovered Sae holding him tightly.
"You are incredibly annoying, and it takes all my self-control not to beat you right here," Sae seethed, her grip unyielding.
"You and I both know you wouldn't stand a chance in a fight, little girl. Your only hope is basketball, and even then, it's questionable," Aaron retorted nonchalantly.
"Are you willing to bet on that, Mr. Confident?" Sae questioned, her disbelief evident.
"Yeah, sure. Let's say I wager my creation buckle along with a boost buckle. I'll even stop annoying you for a while," Aaron proposed, his nonchalance unwavering.
"Are you truly that confident in your victory?" Sae asked, dumbfounded by his unwavering confidence.
"If I lose, you get all of that. But if I win, you have to vote for whomever I choose, or wear this message on your back until the game is over," Aaron revealed, showing her something on his phone that seemed to mortify her.
Sae shuddered upon seeing what was displayed, even taking a step back in horror. "Too scared to bet? I guess you truly are a sore loser," Aaron taunted, wearing a smug expression.
"Deal," Sae agreed, unaware of the trap she had fallen into. Aaron and Sae then walked towards the training court, disappearing from sight for approximately an hour before returning. Aaron wore a triumphant smile, while Sae appeared dejected, as if she had witnessed something truly horrendous.
Time skipped ahead, and Tsumuri declared, "Time for the second half of Jyama Ball! Kick off!" The scene shifted to the Kamen Riders facing the Jamato.
"What's with the numbers? I thought it was five on five," Sae questioned, perplexed by the overwhelming number of Jamato they were facing.
"And there have two balls too," she added, noticing the Jamato clutching two balls in their hands.
"Let's get started," Ace proclaimed as everyone transformed into their Kamen Rider
forms.
As the Kamen Riders surged towards the Jamato, the adversaries resorted to passing the ball among themselves, preventing the Kamen Riders from getting close.
"Looks like these creatures learn quickly," Aaron remarked, noting their new strategy. Building a wall around their goal would be a viable option, but he wasn't in the mood for such effort. He felt laziness creep over him until he spotted a Jamato preparing to launch the ball towards their goal.
Aaron surveyed his surroundings before seizing a nearby rock. Just as the Jamato hurled the ball with all their might, the projectile collided with an unexpected obstacle. The ball veered off course, and as it landed, the Jamato witnessed a Kamen Rider adorned in lion-themed armor clutching the ball tightly.
"Sae, do me a favor and don't miss this," Aaron instructed before tossing the ball towards her with superhuman speed, surpassing any normal capabilities.