Cliche

The arena behind the castle was spacious enough to host large events.

However, this was just a small event, a precursor to the annual grand tournament.

Fortunately for Arakaki and Komatsu, only a few rows of spectators were present.

The anticipation for the main tournament added an extra layer of excitement to the smaller events leading up to it.

Arakaki couldn’t imagine performing in front of a full audience; the thought alone made him nervous.

After assisting Miya and Mizutani, Arakaki and Komatsu were getting ready for the event.

They were almost at the top.

"Welcome, ladies and gentlemen! It's that time of year again!"

A young, energetic man's voice echoed throughout the arena, crackling with enthusiasm. "Today, we kick off with the pair tournament! This is the opening event before the main tournament, held annually at our beloved academy!"

The crowd's cheers intensified, their excitement reaching a fever pitch.