Chapter 14: the next round

The next day, we were all focused on our upcoming match in the tournament. We knew that we had to give it our all if we wanted to make it to the next round.

Yuma, Riku, and I spent the morning practicing and fine-tuning our strategies. We knew that our opponents were going to be tough, so we had to be ready for anything.

As we were getting ready to head to the arena, I noticed something strange. There was a group of people watching us from a distance, and they seemed to be following us.

I tried to ignore it, but the feeling of unease lingered in the back of my mind. I didn't want to worry my teammates, so I kept it to myself.

When we arrived at the arena, we saw our opponents for the first time. They were a tough-looking team, with a lot of experience and skill. We knew that this was going to be a difficult match.

The battle was intense from the start. We traded blows back and forth, neither side able to gain the upper hand. But then, in a moment of desperation, I made a bold move that turned the tide of the battle.

With a quick maneuver, I managed to take out one of their mobile suits, leaving them at a disadvantage. From there, we were able to capitalize on their weakness and secure the victory.

As we celebrated our win, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and satisfaction. We had worked hard to get here, and it was paying off.

But as I looked out into the crowd, I saw those same people from earlier. They were still watching us, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

As we left the arena and headed back to our hotel, I decided that I needed to investigate further. I didn't know what they wanted or who they were, but I knew that I had to find out.