4-9.5: There's no chance

Cloe’s Point of View

“I did it…”

My surprise was immense. I was sure of my victory, but that didn't mean I was completely convinced. I would have screamed if everyone weren't watching me.

“Cloe!”

Kazu’s voice made me snap out of my thoughts. It still felt weird to walk, but I approached and Fran helped me to move when I was close to him.

“That was awesome!”

“I know, I’m the best.”

“I still can’t believe you used a tank.”

“When you explained it to me I thought it would be a good weapon, and thankfully it was.”

“The fight was difficult…?”

“Right, you suddenly stopped moving your arms.”

“So that is what it looked like from the outside.…”

“How do you feel now?”

“I feel a weird pain in my arms and legs, but I can move.”

The feeling wasn't easy to explain, so I simply didn't try.

“To celebrate I will give you the cookie I was eating.”

“I’m not a dog…”

“Okay, I will finish it.”

“No, I still want it.”

I grabbed the cookie and bit into it as Kazu looked out at the crowd.

“By the way, your reputation might be affected after this.”

“...I screamed that much?”

“You were so explosive, like always.”

“...”

Ignoring the last part of his comment, this was certainly a problem.Maybe I could try to say it was just the excitement of the moment…

“Look at the good side, you will have a lot of fans after this.”

“This is gonna be a pain to explain…”

“C’mon, you are funny when you don’t hold back with your words.”

“What are you trying to say now?”

“You know, you are like a clown with explosives, funny and dangerous.”

“...I will slap you…”

“You wouldn’t.”

Immediately after he said that I slapped him, and he just laughed. Meanwhile, Fran was looking at the area for the next fight.

“Looks like our next opponent is Amelie.”

“Just as we predicted.”

“Well, someone untouchable is totally a win condition.”

Our hope for the second fight was that Fran’s music magic could reach her. Unfortunately my explosions or Kazu’s creations enter in the list of things that would pass through her.

“Don’t push yourself, we both know you’re not a fighter.”

“...I’m gonna do my best.”

“Good luck then.”

With Kazu’s help I went to our seats, ready for the next fight.

“What are your expectations?”

“He has possibilities."

“I’m not asking about possible outcomes, what do you think will happen?”

“...I need to prepare for my fight against Leonard…”

“...”

Not even Kazu seemed optimistic about this... I guess we can hope Fran doesn't get too hurt…

“By the way, I saw him preparing something last night.”

“Me too, I wonder what will be.”

Fran wasn't my friend, so I couldn't guess what he was planning, and from Kazu's expression, it seems he doesn't know what will happen either.

The only thing he had was an idea about what to do now.

“Let’s encourage him, he plays better with confidence.”

“Yes!”

We don't expect anything, but we know that miracles are possible.