[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment":3,"chapter-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-473":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Tokyo: You Call This Normal Equipment?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1952448,2739,"Chapter 473","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-473",473,"\u003Cp>\"But I suppose that's to be expected. You people from Private Moonlight Academy, your skill isn't much to speak of, but your gift of gab is inherited and sharp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just like that girl who lost to our Senior Honda last time; clearly crushed into nothingness, yet still stiff-lipped after the match, wasn't she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muchun did not grow angry at his mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, as if reminded of something, he revealed a thoughtful expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Morimoto Yūki and suddenly made a proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you are so convinced that your skill far exceeds mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, before the official match begins, how about we play a little wager?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morimoto Yūki raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A wager?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right.\" Xia Xia Muchun nodded, his tone calm yet carrying a strange, inexplicable allure. \"It's simple. If I lose, all the prize money I've earned from the start of the tournament until now will go to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, his gaze fixed directly on the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Conversely, if you lose, all the prize money you've earned from the start of the tournament until now will go to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morimoto Yūki was stunned for a full two seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he suddenly burst into an extremely exaggerated, wild laugh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed until he was doubled over, even slapping his thighs hard, tears almost streaming out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! Interesting! Too interesting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at Xia Xia Muchun, his tone filled with sarcasm and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly worthy of being a 'Young Master' from Private Moonlight! Such big talk! So rich!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began counting on his fingers, his eyes growing brighter as if he could already see the cash flying toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me calculate... ten thousand in the first round, twenty thousand in the second, forty thousand in the third, eighty thousand in the fourth...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Adding it all up, that must be one hundred and fifty thousand yen, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He licked his lips, his greed undisguised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you, 'Young Master,' like to give away money so generously...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could I refuse? I'm dying for more good things like this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muchun was unbothered by his mockery, simply confirming calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you agree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morimoto Yūki put away his exaggerated smile, but the flush of excitement on his face had not yet faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agreed! Of course I agree! Only a fool wouldn't agree to such a sure-win deal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as his words fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A steady, slightly serious male voice suddenly came from their side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The two contestants' wager... sounds very interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muchun and Morimoto Yūki turned to look at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged man in a dark suit, with an official referee badge pinned to his chest, was standing by the shogi table, though no one knew when he had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was square, his expression earnest, his gaze sweeping over both their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am the official shogi referee for this match, Kishida Mine-suke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't mind, I volunteer to serve as the notary for your wager and to bind both parties to ensure the fulfillment of the bet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you two think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner of Xia Xia Muchun's mouth twitched imperceptibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is it you again...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where exactly did you come from, and when did you start eavesdropping?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after thinking about it, he ultimately didn't voice his complaint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morimoto Yūki was stunned for a moment, then surprise appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is just a private bet between us... don't you officials forbid it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida Mine-suke shook his head, his expression dead serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In principle, as long as both parties are willing, and there is no cheating, coercion, or other improper intent, and it is purely for the purpose of incentivizing performance, the officials do not explicitly forbid such private wagers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If your wager can encourage both sides to give their all and present a more spectacular match, it will have no negative impact on the tournament itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, his tone becoming more solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you both accept me as the official referee to witness and notarize it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, this wager will be recognized and bound by the official tournament system.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After the match, both the winner and the loser must strictly fulfill the terms of the wager.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze became sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If either party refuses to fulfill it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will report it to the tournament organizing committee and the Shogi Association, and appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken against the breaching party. This includes, but is not limited to, public condemnation, deduction of tournament points, or even suspension for a period of time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, Morimoto Yūki was not worried; instead, his mouth curled even wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of smugness, as if he had gotten exactly what he wanted, crossed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Official constraints and arbitration?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's even better!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been slightly worried just a moment ago about what would happen if Xia Xia Muchun lost and tried to welch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it was equivalent to putting the safest lock on this \"prize money transfer agreement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He agreed impatiently, pointing at Xia Xia Muchun and saying to the referee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Referee Kishida, you better keep a close eye on him when the time comes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you dare let this 'Young Master' find an excuse to slip away after he loses!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida Mine-suke's expression was stern as he replied in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is only natural.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My duty is to ensure the fair enforcement of the wager for both parties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Conversely, if you, Contestant Morimoto, lose, please be sure to fulfill the agreement as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morimoto Yūki sneered, his face full of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me? Lose? What a joke!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida Mine-suke said in a deep voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, the wager is established, notarized by me, Kishida Mine-suke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now—let's decide who goes first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In shogi, the common, formal method for deciding who takes the first move is called \"furigoma\" (piece tossing).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the players, usually the one with the lower rank or status, or the guest, acts as the operator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They take five \"pawn\" pieces from the piece box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes all types of pieces are used, but standard matches usually only use five pawns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The operator gently holds these five pieces in one or both hands, slightly above the board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They scatter the pieces evenly onto the board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pieces will randomly land in one of two states: \"front\" or \"back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the number of pieces landing face-up is odd, the person who tossed them goes first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the number of pieces landing face-up is even, the opponent goes first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple mnemonic is \"odd first, even second\" or \"the tosser gets odd for first move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Referee Kishida Mine-suke looked at the pieces on the board and signaled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Contestant Morimoto Yūki, first move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A light of wild joy instantly erupted in Morimoto Yūki's eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First move!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a shogi match, the first move often means the initial initiative and a layout advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>",1147,"2026-06-15T07:10:31.195Z","2026-06-15T07:45:40.648Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b609ae6ee7063615183202beebc2693a25708928c70becaed775d5659f93a87e","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-474","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-472",624,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-cover.jpg"]