Cultural Exchange with a Game Centre Girl (ゲーセン少女と異文化交流)

Otokogi Koala Fighters!!!

I'm Going to Face...

"Men" Even Stronger Than Myself

Coming

This Summer

Elimination Battle Tournament

Elimination Battle Tournament

Otokogi Koala Fighters!!!

Otokogi Koala Fighters!!!

Folks, things are heating up here

at the OKF elimination tournament!

Who will dominate as the strongest Otokogi fighter?

Let's find out! Time for the qualifiers!

Otokogi Koala Fighters!!!

You okay? You sure you aren't nervous, Lily-chan?

N-No...

Your teeth are chattering like crazy!

C-Calm down and take a deep breath, okay?

Are you nervous too, Kaga-san?

Kaga-san?

Hmm?

You okay? You spaced out.

Ah...

It's all good. Let's just have fun, man.

Sure thing!

Players in Block A, please move to the designated area.

We'd better get going too.

L-Let's go for it!

Yeah. Catch you later then.

I promise I'm gonna win it all!

Players in Block A, this way please.

Um, A-3 should be...

Hey, did you hear?

Some famous gamers from other regions are playing in this tournament.

I heard. I'm itching to take them on.

I wonder what kind of opponent I'll get.

Huh?

L-Lily-chan?!

How could I have ended up with Lily-chan for my first match?

I know how hard she's practiced to prepare for this,

and I actually only signed up to be here as moral support.

What now? I doubt Lily-chan would be happy if I went easy on her...

Yeah, I guess in a situation like this, I should just go for it.

That's what friends are for!

And now, the first match of Block A begins!

K.O.

Lily-chan...

Good luck, Aoi.

This way, please.

This weighs on my heart.

The OKF elimination tournament is underway!

The battles between gamers are becoming more intense by the round.

Two of the most promising players in Block B are finally facing off!

It's Megane-senpai versus Data!

Very glad to meet you.

I've got all the data I need about you.

There's a 99.9 percent chance of me winning.

Fighting games aren't only about the data.

Fighting games are 97.6 percent likely to be about the data.

What's this? Do I notice a clash of personalities here?

It's a battle of who fidgets with their glasses better!

Let's turn to our commentator, Kusakabe-san. What's your take on this fight?

In terms of speed, their glasses-adjusting is neck and neck.

I think we're in for a very heated battle.

In other words, it's impossible to know which way this one is gonna go.

It ought to be an exciting fight!

Well then, let's begin the third match of Block B!

I can't keep up with him!

I-I didn't have any data on this!

Like I said, fighting games aren't only about the data!

K.O.

Impossible!

Megane-senpai takes the win!

Whew. That was a close one.

Looks like Data's been taken out.

Huh. Among us Four Heavenly Kings of fighting games, he was by far the strongest.

Looks like this tournament has some heavy hitters.

We're gonna have to pull out all the stops.

There sure are some peculiar characters here today.

I managed to make it this far, but...

H-He looks tough!

Now for the third match of Block A. This is another one you don't wanna miss!

It's Rainy with a Chance of Sunshine versus Aoi!

Everyone's paying attention!

How do you read this match-up, then?

Hmm. Rainy with a Chance of Sunshine is a very experienced gamer.

Aoi is gonna have to somehow overcome her lack of experience

if she wants any chance at a win.

That's easy for you to say!

Nice to meet you.

N-Nice to meet you too.

I oughta make my win against Lily-chan count for something, I guess.

Now for the third match of Block A. Begin!

K.O.

Ugh. I didn't stand a chance.

Hey, miss.

That was a great match! You are definitely sunny!

What's this?! A sunny weather forecast!

What's that all about?

Th-Thank you very much!

Rain

Rain

Rain

Rain

Rain

Rain

There it is! A standing rain!

Rain

The real deal!

Seriously, what does that even mean?

As such, many battles were fought and the qualifiers started to wind down.

It's the final round of Block D.

Who is going to win a ticket to the tournament finals?

On one side, a talented player who hasn't let a single opponent touch her yet, Karin!

Master! Good luck!

She's facing the mega-powerful gamer from out of town who sees all through his blindfold,

it's The Blindfold!

Now this is an interesting card.

How do you think things will turn out, Kusakabe-san?

I'm curious to see if The Blindfold will be able to see through Karin's complex attacks.

I see. And according to the info I have, The Blindfold has 20/10 vision!

Let's see how far his insight gets him!

That ticket to the finals is mine.

I'm, like, way good.

Master, don't let that jerk beat you!

And now, the final match of Block D. Start!

K.O.

And it's Karin for the win!

I couldn't... see her moves coming.

Even The Blindfold couldn't keep his eye on Karin's attacks, could he?

Yeah, 'cause he's got 'em both covered up!

Congratulations, Master!

Wow, you get to go on to the finals!

None of this matters if I don't take the win.

But...

Block A is now over!

And, unbelievably, Rainy with a Chance of Sunshine has been defeated!

It doesn't look like the finals are gonna be a cakewalk.

Well, we didn't make it to the finals, but this kind of event is still fun, isn't it?

I got so excited!

I had fun!

Let's practice hard and sign up again next time, okay?

Mm-hmm.

I hope I don't have to fight Lily-chan next time.

Now we just gotta cheer on Kaga-san.

Where is Master now, anyway?

Huh?

She must've gone off somewhere.

You want me to play in the OKF tournament?!

Yeah. What better time is there for a fight?

I'm really sorry, but employees aren't allowed to participate.

You tryna say we lower levels aren't even worth your time?

Err, no, that's not what I mean.

Then how about this? If I win the tournament, you finally let me fight you.

Why are you so intent on fighting me anyway?

I got this feeling I'm gonna hit my ceiling and burn out if I can't at least beat you.

So please. I mean it. I'm begging you.

Huh? Hey, please quit begging!

Not until you give the okay, man!

Ahh, okay, fine! I'll play you if you win.

That's a promise, man.

I'm gonna win that tournament. And then...

I'll show Renji I can kick his butt!

All right, let's take a brief intermission before the tournament finals.

And now it's time for the finals to begin!

Otokogi Koala Fighters!!!

First, let's introduce the participating fighters.

He can dish out constantly perfect combos without even flinching. It's Megane!

Your glasses keep slipping off. You sure they're the right size for you?

I just do this out of habit.

Behind the cheap exterior hides a fierce fighter

who keeps catching the shooting star of victory. It's Kouhai!

Huh?

Will he be able to turn the tables on his senpai and mentor, Megane?

My gamer name is Kouhai? Really?

The middle schooler whose upper-level skills let her dominate all other players,

and an audience favorite. Karin!