Watching the reporters rush out, Nakahara and Kurogane exchange troubled looks, already anticipating the chaos that will follow once the news gets out.
"Hey, Ryoma. Have you lost your damn mind?" Kurogane snaps. "You're discussing something like this in a public place without even consulting us first! And have you talked any of this over with Aramaki?"
He turns to Aramaki, who can only stare back at him with a bewildered expression.
"Heh, I'll take that as a no," Kurogane scoffs before turning back to Ryoma. "And you've dragged Kenta into this too, when he hasn't even won his final eliminator yet. Did you see how those three reporters rushed out of here? If they make this public, can you imagine the mess we'll have on our hands?"
"Relax. I'm sure Kenta will win," Ryoma replies, as though there's nothing to worry about.
Before Kenta can even respond, Aramaki raises a hand.
"But, Ryoma, honestly, I don't think I'm ready for this. It's all happening so suddenly."
