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Yeah, I've got no doubt that winning the show was crucial to revitalizing HAMA.

At the time, I was really desperate— The great Renga was merely another challenger after all. I did everything I could to win.

But this time—

Renre was totes amazeballs back then, right~ "This guy really is a celebrity!" kinda vibes!

At the time, Chii was only there to watch, but now it's diff ♪ We're all gonna give it our bestie to defend the throne, so make sure to watch over us!

.....To be, honest... I don't really understand, why I was picked to go on, but.....

When Nishizono-san won, I was... at home, watching the show with my family, it was a lot of fun.....

Kinugawa-sama possesses excellent artistic abilities, so we determined he would be the most qualified candidate to join the team for this program. I believe it is only natural that Nishizono-sama nominated him.

I, who rely on data, and Kinugawa-sama, who relies on intuition, create a pair that can cover each others' weaknesses. We will do our best as a team and support you as much as we can, Nishizono-sama.

Yes. I will, do as much as I can... Together... we will, do our best to help Nishizono-san.....!

An interview, huh.

I have work to get to, so please keep this brief.

.....I do not have any aspirations in particular regarding this. If I had any, it would be that.....

I am the mayor of Ward 4... so I will uphold the dignity of HAMA. That is all.

The great Renga Nishizono —— is now the real winner.

This time, the great Renga has assembled the strongest team possible. I have absolutely 0 intentions of losing, no matter who I'll be going up against.

Yes. This will be—

A battle against the defending champpon.¹

.....WHA! This last part, did they use a cut where I misspoke?!?

Yes. The agency decided that this was the better cut, so we gave our approval.

E-Even though I messed up.....?

T-That "BFRC"² thing is trending again.....

Renga-san, your popularity with BFRC really took off after that episode of "Celebrity Ranking Royale".

At the year-end special, most of the viewers will definitely be watching in hopes of seeing your BFRC. So we need to make sure to accentuate that.

Yeah... but, this commercial's gonna be broadcasted all across JPN, right? It's kinda embarrassing if they keep showing parts where only I messed up.

Like, even Liguang looked kinda cool in it.

It's alright. Having two cool types at the same time makes it difficult to stand out, right?

Your charm isn't your good looks alone, so let's show everyone all the different sides of you.

That's... I guess you've got a point.....

So we discussed it in the office....

This is a chance to attract new fans, while also meeting the expectations of your very enthusiastic current ones. So this time, let's go for a "Strategic BFRC"!

Strategic BFRC?

(I still don't even know what this BFRC thing is.....)

(Is it the short name for that "Boy Fail Renga is a Cutie" thingy? I don't really get why that happened, but.....)

(I guess it's fine if my manager thinks so? That hashtag is meant to praise me... right?)

I know it must be tough to perform under that kind of pressure, but I'm sure you can do it Renga-san!

Mm... Got it.

Alright then, I'll be here to pick you up first thing in the afternoon tomorrow. Please give my regards to everyone at HAMA Tours.

Got it. I'll be in your care tomorrow.

..... Alrighty! Time to do my best at training with everyone, too!