Celebrity Ranking Royale
Alright, now that everyone’s here, we’re all going to log into mahorova’s public viewing space and watch Celebrity Ranking Royale.
Let’s head in together and see how Renga does. Hmm, Ten, you’re new to mahorova, right?
Oh, yeah. Never really cared about it. I just made my account yesterday.
I guess you don’t know how to dive then. Just put these little devices behind your ears and flip the switch. It should log you in automatically.
I’ll give it a go.
Ugh… Mahorova… I’ve been trying to stay away from it, but I think I’m having withdrawal…
N-No! I already deleted that account. I’ll be okay, I’ll be okay…
Nayuki, you founded mahorova, didn’t you? That’s amazing. It’s the biggest metaverse space in JPN.
I didn’t do much. Just some things here and there during middle school. I ended up getting into a disagreement with my business partner and selling the company.
What kinda avatars do you guys use? Mine’s this cool shark.
Oh, it’s a sand tiger shark. They look scary, but I heard they’re actually pretty docile.
Huh?! For real?! I picked it ‘cuz it looks badass!
(Ten’s avatar is just the default dolphin… A lot of people his age are really into customizing their avatars, so I guess he really doesn’t care about mahorova.)
Yachiyo, you’re using the default sardine? I didn’t expect that. I thought you’d have a cute-looking one.
Haha… I thought it’d make more sense for me to be at the bottom of the food chain…
(Kafka and I are Adélie penguins in different colors. Yuki-nii’s a beluga whale, which I know a lot of skaters tend to use… Everyone’s choices match their personalities.)
I guess Liguang-san isn’t coming…even though I kept reminding him today.
*door opening*
Sorry I’m late.
(*gasp* H-He’s actually here! He’s here, Renga-kun!)
Good to know you listen to orders from your president.
Tch.
Liguang, your avatar’s a leafy sea dragon… Very small and cute.
…My younger sister chose it.
Okay, looks like everyone’s ready. Let’s log in!
<Celebrity Ranking Royale will soon be airing on the central monitor. All sealifers who would like to watch the program may head to the central area…>
Alright, let’s get movin’! I’m gonna head there from the Kuroshio Current first, since I got a big avatar.
Let’s take it easy swimming there together, Chief. ♪ We can make it in time without using warp points.
Yeah, we still have some time.
If you swim below me, you won’t have to worry about bumping into large avatars.
Yeah, large avatars like you, who should be using the currents instead. I wanted to have a nice date alone with our chief.
*cheering*
(Wow, there are so many avatars here! It doesn’t feel crowded since we’re in the metaverse, but…so many people came to watch the show.)
I heard that Nishizono Renga’s gonna be on the show today.
Does that mean we’re finally gonna figure out if he’s a genuine rich boy?! Oh, my god, I can’t wait!
Yeah, some people say that his whole rich kid thing might be an act, so…
(Everyone’s talking about Renga-kun… I know I can’t do anything about it, but it kinda hurts to hear them say stuff like that about him…)
<Celebrity Ranking Royale will be starting soon! Does everyone know who you’re going to cheer for?!>
(Ahh, I’m so nervous!! Renga-kun, good luck…!)
I suppose this would be an apt time to say this… Witness the growth of my pupil!
<Helloooooo everybody, and welcome the smash-hit show, Celebrity Ranking Royale!>
<Let me introduce you to our lovely commentator for today: Natsuyaki Chihiro, who’s here for the first time. Tell me, who do you think will win?>
<Natsuyaki Chihiro was a contestant on the popular idol survival show, 13Choose! Although he did not debut, he’s currently working as an influencer.>
<Heyya-hiiii! ☆ Chii thinks that rich-boy Nishizono Renga’s toootally got this in the bag! He’s a newbie to the show just like meeee! ♪>
<I heard that you like to give people nicknames. Do you have one for Nishizono Renga?>
<Hmm, how about Renrey? Isn’t it super adorbs? Not that Chii’s even met him, though!>
*laughter*
(It’s starting… Let’s hope Renga-kun’s hard work leads him to victory!)