Dec 22, 2025
Author's Commentary #661:
Time to talk about Chapter 661: Counter challenge.
The hardest part about writing this chapter was trying to figure out what the title should be. That and I realized I messed up with the dates as the day this chapter occurs on is actually a Sunday. Thus, I had to change the setting from the classroom to the chess center.
As for the game, this one was one I knew would be a game in the series the moment it finished. The queen sac mate was beautiful, but what surprised me was the perfect play mid-game. It lent itself well for a Rodeo game.
Speaking of which, I can't remember the last time Rodeo had a game. Think it might have been during Side Story 2. As such, this is likely the first time he's playing a game on-screen since becoming a SPCM. As such, his title is now displayed, while his rating has notched up some.
One final tidbit is Rodeo's mention of having "the mind of a pig". Pigs are actually highly intelligent, so the remark is a compliment. He might not be the brightest all-around, but he's good at absorbing things.
That's all for this commentary. I hope you enjoyed it.