Queen of Diamonds | Shuntaro Chishiya

[Chapter 17]. Development

FORMER TITLE: SETSUNA

If you haven't read the manga this chapter will be confusing.

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A couple of days have passed and there were still eight days left on Chishiya's visa. She hasn't heard from the others in those days. She only hoped they were doing well at least.

"None of the games were operational since we cleared the 10 of Hearts..." Setsuna crossed her arms and eyes as she looked at Chishiya who was in his own thoughts.

Just as Chishiya was about to say something. The T.V lit on automatically with no one touching the remote. Four chairs were occupied with hooded figures and a short brown-headed girl stood in front of the camera.

"The mic is on..."

"Ah."

"Yes."

"Uhm... currently, we will be broadcasting a live emergency press conference." The woman had stated on live T.V. This was pre recorded!! Oh my kami! I did this at the start of the games.

"Well... this is interesting." Chishiya crossed his arms and Setsuna sat beside him on the couch. Setsuna's face turned paled as she nodded. Swear droplets were forming at the corner of her brows.

"Representing the citizens of the Borderlands. These four have arrived at our studio." The pale girl said turning around to four seated individuals who you cannot see except for their "shadows". Setsuna puffed in relief. Thank kami you wouldn't be able to see who is on T.V except for this woman.

"Crap... I didn't particularly expected this... heh heh." Setsuna stood up and was nearly terrified if Chishiya would catch her on screen and figure out that she is one of the final dealers.

"Oh? That's right, you're a citizen, perhaps you didn't get confrontation by those in charge, hmm." Chishiya had a smirk plastered on his face as he looked up at her. Did he figure it out?!

"They didn't send any warning out for all the citizens. Maybe... I'm safe." She lied once again with a glint of worry in her eyes looking back at him. She already vowed to stay by his side silently even if she dies for him.

"We will be starting with... King of Diamonds. Would you please greet your audience?" The woman on T.V said just when the screen flickered to the card. Setsuna sat back down next to him crossing her legs as she nervously picked at her clothes.

"Congratulations, players." The voice was muffled but Setsuna could make out the figure on T.V. This fool never died so Mira had other plans for him.

"Well, he sure does look familiar... Setsuna-san~?" Chishiya chuckled but the girl didn't move. She nodded painfully, she knew what he was capable of. The specialty of Diamond cards... Chishiya most likely would plan to go up against him.

"This time you all have set a precedence for fastest clear of games." The woman on T.V exclaimed clasping her hands together. Setsuna grew silent, so when she was a player does that mean as a citizen she hit a new milestone?

Chishiya's eyes wouldn't leave the T.V. A heavy sigh escaped Setsuna's lips but it couldn't be helped considering there's prodigies like Chishiya and Arisū who can win any game...

"Therefore, to express our praise and honour for your achievement, along with those fireworks, you have the luck gaining insight about our existence." The woman paused but a glint of amusement spark her eyes.

"However, just as before, the purpose and meaning of these games here in the Borderlands is not something that I can relay." She stated very sternly, even Setsuna had no idea what the real answer is.