[{"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-477":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},1952452,2739,"Chapter 477","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-477",477,"\u003Cp>Araki Araki Araki Yuai held her head with both hands, scratching her hair hard, letting out an annoyed moan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhh! Why did Xia-kun have to meet that bunch of bastards from private Private Private Tianhao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And it's Morimoto Yūki! That guy is a tough character who ranks high in the Shogi Club of private Private Private Tianhao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's really over now! It's over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Nomura Tomohiro also had a gray face, shaking his head and sighing repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's over, it's over, it's really over now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at the screen, his voice bitter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, Xia-kun has started using a steady playing style... this shows that he himself knows that head-on confrontation won't work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The strategy is correct, but the opponent's strength is right there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at Morimoto's response, how seasoned, how steady, not showing a single flaw.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this continues... I'm afraid he really won't last long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed heavily, as if he had already seen the ending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh... it seems that this time, Xia-kun's luck has really run out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, the burden of fighting for our school's honor can only fall on you, Ryōto, and Department Head Ryūsuke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He patted Yasui Ryōto on the shoulder, his tone heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two, you must do your best!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yasui Ryōto stared at Xia Xia Xia Mujun's calm profile on the screen, his brows locked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The worry in his heart was no less than the other two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia-kun being able to break through to the fifth round had already far exceeded his expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This talent and resilience made him feel admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could have systematic guidance, in time, Xia-kun would definitely be qualified to enter the professional field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now... it's a pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said silently in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, his eyes became firm again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Xia-kun loses this time, it doesn't matter; this person's road is still very long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yasui Ryōto clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, he would definitely help them get back the \"grudge\" Xia-kun and Araki Araki Yuai had with those guys from private Private Private Tianhao, with interest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class 1-B classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kondo Miki, who was listening carefully to the lecture, suddenly felt a slight vibration from the phone in her drawer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew without looking that it must be Akita Sana next to her sending her a message again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The topic was 99% about Xia Xia Xia Mujun's match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kondo Miki felt a bit helpless, but after a moment of silence, she took advantage of the teacher on the podium turning around to write on the blackboard to quickly and secretly take out her phone and unlock the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Akita Sana: o(╥﹏╥)o Miki! Both commentators don't seem to be optimistic about Xia-kun! They said Xia-kun's opponent this time is particularly strong, and it's someone from our school's arch-rival, private Private Private Tianhao!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm so afraid that after Xia-kun loses, he will be mocked by them like they mocked Senior Araki last time...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia-kun will definitely be very sad then, right? What should I do?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kondo Miki looked at the crying emoticon on the screen and the deep worry between the lines, and sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she didn't understand shogi, she understood that Xia-kun being able to win until now must have been largely due to luck and on-the-spot performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing after encountering a real strong enemy is actually the most normal thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the mockery that might be encountered after the match...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the consistent style of that bunch from private Private Private Tianhao, the possibility is indeed very high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this is not something they can control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as a \"relationship supporter\" for Xia Xia Xia Mujun and Akita Sana, she naturally couldn't say discouraging words at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Kondo Miki: Don't worry too much, what the commentators say isn't necessarily all correct. The match isn't over yet, maybe there will be a turning point.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Akita Sana: ヾ(?°?°?)?? Really?!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Kondo Miki: Hmm, really. I actually think Xia-kun might have a trick up his sleeve. Have you forgotten how he reversed it last time? Maybe the situation this time is similar.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She typed this line, but in her heart, she didn't hold much hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"reversal\" last time seemed more like a flash of inspiration in a desperate situation to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time the opponent is stronger, and it's very likely they were prepared, so the same miracle is hard to repeat a second time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Akita Sana: (#^.^#) Miki, you're right! I think so too! Xia-kun will definitely win!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Sana's reply, which had regained its vitality, Kondo Miki shook her head and quietly put her phone back in the drawer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kondo family, living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kondo Miyuki, wearing comfortable loungewear and having a plump figure, was curled up on the sofa without any image, holding a pillow tightly with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were fixed on the TV screen without blinking, her face filled with tension and worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was unconsciously murmuring in her mouth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xia-kun... do your best... you must do your best...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her reason was telling her that this time... Xia-kun was probably really in trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commentators analyzed it so thoroughly, and the opponent was so strong...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hope seemed to be becoming slim bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia family main house, luxurious living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the spacious and bright living room, servants stood silently to the side, pouring tea for the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the huge LCD TV screen, the match was being broadcast live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muqihui—Xia Xia Xia Mujun's cousin with frivolous behavior—was wearing a crisp suit at this moment, but he was sitting with his legs crossed, a smile of undisguised schadenfreude on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! Serves him right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sipped his black tea, his voice full of satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let you kid be arrogant! Let you refuse my kind-hearted proposal to bring you back to the main house!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it good now? You've met a tough nut!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at the TV screen, as if Xia Xia Xia Mujun could hear him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After you lose this match and cut off this source of prize money...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just relying on that meager income from that broken coffee shop, let's see how long you two siblings can last!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his toes triumphantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At that time, won't you have to come and beg me humbly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's see how I handle you then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold, bone-chilling rebuke came from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Noisy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muchun—Xia Xia Xia Mujun's aunt—was sitting on the sofa in the main seat, her makeup exquisite and her clothing elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't even turn her head, just glanced at Xia Xia Muqihui indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That look was like looking at an unpleasant ornament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who allowed you to shout here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muqihui was like a rooster whose neck had been pinched, the triumph on his face instantly froze, and he closed his mouth sheepishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this big family with strict hierarchy, Xia Xia Muchun's status was far higher than his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought viciously in his heart: Just wait, when my status in the family rises, let's see if you woman still dare to order me around!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muchun ignored him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze fell back to the TV screen, to the face of the young man whose eyes and brows were somewhat similar to those in her memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were deep, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>",1222,"2026-06-15T07:10:31.195Z","2026-06-15T07:45:40.648Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","2710a4d833d93e0dc296380de67906a30664aed9878e026ca8c31caaddbbc444","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-478","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-476",624,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-cover.jpg"]