Gaibotsu Games: Ascension

Gaibotsu Games: Ascension Chapter 14 - And Action!

Gaibotsu Games: Ascension Chapter 14 - And Action!

It was a bright morning, and Ishiguro Touya was in the middle of the Tokyo woods. However, he wasn't alone, as Shiroyama Balta had followed him on his command. The two soon stopped walking and looked at one another.

Balta: "Why exactly did you call me here?"

Touya: "I saw your battle with Ryutaro, and needless to say... I am very disappointed, especially since you were number one in the world." Touya said sternly.

Balta: "You were watching? Tch, I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be flattered or just mad that you're poking your nose in my business."

Touya: "It might not be my business but in the end I still care, and the way you see the Gaibotsu Game... it just isn't the way."

Balta: "I don't need you to be lecturing on what is and isn't right. I do whatever I want, and I'm trying to focus on one goal..."

Touya: "And that goal of yours is revenge for that humiliation, isn't it?"

Balta: "Tch..."

Touya: "I already knew someone who tried getting revenge, and even when they succeeded, they still felt empty inside as if nothing was resolved. Revenge solves nothing in the end..."

Balta: "So what am I supposed to do, act like none of it ever happened? Reo... Reo crushed most of my spirit... and to tell you the truth, it isn't even the title I'm mad about."

Touya: "What is it?"

Balta: "Reo was... Reo was a... special friend of mine. We were practically inseparable and always trained together, until he actually challenged me for the title. I thought he'd go easy, but in the end he made a fool out of me and I was crushed! I never felt so betrayed in my entire life..."

Touya: "Balta, I'm... I'm sorry to hear that..."

Balta: "Just leave me alone! Next time I see Reo, I'm crushing him and taking back the title!"

Touya: "I'm not allowing that. I'm sorry about what you've been through, believe me, I've heard it all before. Revenge won't help you... but I can..."

Balta: "How exactly can you help me?"

Touya: "I can mentor you, of course."

Balta: "Mentor? Give me a break, I'm older than you, I don't need someone--"

Touya: "Just shut up, we've already had this argument. Besides, experience pretty much gives me the winning edge... and of course I am taller."

Balta: "Grr..."

Meanwhile at Ohtori Smoothies, they were greeted with a surprise when the Kametsu brothers came in. Shouichi and Atsushi were talking with Ryutaro, Hikari, and Kuromu about something.

Ryutaro: "It's great to see you both again! Uh, what brings you here?"

Atsushi: "Well, I have a big announcement to be making. I only told a few people this, but I auditioned for a part in a TV show, and I won the lead role!"

Hikari: "Wow, really? That's awesome!"

Kuromu: "What is the TV show about?"

Atsushi: "Heh, it's... a live action adaptation of the Kuwaga Kind manga series!"

Ryutaro & Kuromu: "Woah, really?!"

Atsushi: "Yeah, you're looking at the guy who is going to play the famous blue hero on the TV screen!" Atsushi said, quickly striking a superhero pose.