215 Chapter 216 - Rock Paper Scissors! (1/2)
Rock-Paper-Scissors… this game was said to have originated in the 19th century and carried its own history behind it.
The three hand gestures countered each other: once one was picked, the winner would be decided. The rules were simple and nothing was needed to play it, so it could be played anywhere and anytime. These qualities helped it to spread around the entire world.
Seiji and Mai began their duel that would be the first of many in the future…
Just kidding.
But they were both serious about wanting to win.
First round!
Seiji concentrated intensely on his opponent’s actions and instantaneously made a judgment about what his opponent was going to go with, so he responded in turn.
Scissors!
Mai had used Paper.
Excellent, he'd received the first victory.
Seiji’s mouth arced upwards, and he had a smug look of self-satisfaction.
Mai’s expression didn’t change, but there was a sharp glint in her eyes.
”Not bad,” she said slowly, ”but the next time will be different.”
”Hmph… no matter what you want to use, nothing will escape my excellent dynamic visual acuity. I shall emerge victorious next time as well!”
”Dynamic vision… then how about this?”
Mai placed her hand behind her back.
”What!? This… this is…” Seiji acted as if he was truly shocked.
”This is the secret technique for Rock-Paper-Scissors: the ‘Behind the Back’ technique! Instead of showing my move from the front, I’ll conceal it behind my back, and this will greatly decrease your ability to perceive my next move with your dynamic vision!”
”Oof… there was such a secret technique! The dynamic vision that I was so proud of was sealed so simply...”
”That’s right—you’ve already lost your power, and victory shall be mine! Come, it’s time for the second round!”
”Er…”
Scissors!
Rock!
This time Mai was victorious.
”Ahhhh… I actually lost!” Seiji acted as if he had received a heavy blow.
”Haha, so you’ve witnessed how incredible my secret technique is. This is an ultimate skill that you shall never comprehend. In the final round, I shall obliterate you completely.” Mai acted utterly condescending.
”Secret technique… ultimate skill… It’s indeed incredible, and I can’t counter it, however—” Seiji changed his expression to one of resolution as he slowly closed his eyes and posed imposingly. ”I’m willing to sacrifice the dynamic vision I’m so proud of and temporarily awaken my tribe’s forbidden technique: ‘Mind’s Eye!’”
”‘Mind’s Eye?’ Could it be the legendary…”
”Hm!? You’re actually willing to throw away the vision that you’re so proud of! You’re insane…”
”In order to defeat you, it’s all worth it! Come, for the final showdown—”
Rock!
Paper!
Mai was victorious.
”Ah… I have been defeated.”
”But of course—this is only a luck-based game to begin with. What’s with your ‘Mind’s Eye’? You were having a little too much fun, Junior.” Mai stopped acting immaturely.
”Didn’t you have plenty of fun as well, Senpai?” Seiji also stopped acting like an immature middle school student. ”Creating an atmosphere can help increase the tension and make things more interesting.”
”We went a little overboard; everyone’s looking at us strangely.”
This was indeed the case.
”What exactly are those two people doing?”
”Are they working for this activity and doing a performance?”