[{"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-481":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},1952456,2739,"Chapter 481","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-481",481,"\u003Cp>In her impression, it even seemed to overlap with that figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great... really great... Senior Xia, this son of yours, maybe he is not as good as you in studies and other aspects, but he is really excellent in shogi, haha... much better than you, this stinky shogi player.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia family main house, living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft—!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muqihui sprayed all the black tea he had just entered when he heard the commentator's exclamation and the final result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was like a duck whose neck had been pinched, stretching his neck, bulging his eyes, staring fiercely at the TV screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The schadenfreude on his face had long been twisted into an absurd, unacceptable ferocity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Won... won?! How is this possible?! How can he beat a Second Dan of the Promotion Association?! Is there something wrong somewhere?! Is it a dark curtain?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expected handling, mockery, and the pleasure of waiting for the opponent to beg for mercy had all turned into cold irony and the rage of a failed plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This trash! Can't even handle a wild kid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pure bucket, what Second Dan of the Promotion Association, completely trash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muchun didn't have time to pay attention to his gaffe; after witnessing this scene, she couldn't help but be silent for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze never left the face of the young man on the screen from beginning to end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It faintly overlapped with a blurred but proud figure in her memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her deep eyes, the cold scrutiny gradually faded, replaced by a complex, indescribable glimmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after thinking about it, she didn't care much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she understood... this was just the first match of the fifth round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the upcoming matches, there are quite a few shogi players who haven't reached professional level like Morimoto Yūki, and some are even much stronger...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qianjing's father was just a shogi player with mediocre talent, so even if he has some talent, without regular professional shogi player training, how far can he go?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Referee Kishida Mine-suke gestured, pointing to the quiet player passage on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first match has ended.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To avoid affecting other matches still in progress, please follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no excitement or fatigue after winning on his face, as calm as if he had just finished a daily practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward and followed the referee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Morimoto Yūki was like a puppet whose strength had been drained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing was painful enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What made his heart ache even more was the bet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the prize money won after four rounds of hard work and racking his brains... a full 150,000 yen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before it was even warm, it had to be handed over to others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simply taking his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he felt his chest stuffy and very uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them just walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bright lights and dense figures surged over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Host Sawada Rika had long been waiting here with a camera team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lens was like a predator's eye, instantly locked on the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no gap left for them to leave quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sawada Rika wore a professional and brilliant smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She first looked at the dejected Morimoto Yūki, her tone gentle, carrying programmed comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Player Morimoto, although it is a pity to lose, being able to stand on the stage of the fifth round is already proof of strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope you adjust your mood, the road of shogi is still very long, please continue to work hard and rise step by step.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morimoto Yūki knew the camera was facing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forcibly pulled the corners of his mouth, trying to squeeze out a smile, but it was uglier than crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he just nodded stiffly, and a vague \"hmm\" came from his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sawada Rika's gaze then turned to Xia Xia Xia Mujun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When her gaze fell on that calm and handsome face, her smile couldn't help but add a few points of genuine appreciation and curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And player Xia, congratulations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like the previous few rounds, you have once again become the fastest winning player in this match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, on behalf of the tournament organizers and the vast number of viewers, I extend my sincere congratulations to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun faced the camera and her gaze, bowing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sawada Rika habitually began the post-match questioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She handed the microphone to Morimoto Yūki first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding the result of this match, player Morimoto, what do you think is the main reason for your loss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you summarized it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muscles on Morimoto Yūki's cheeks twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He avoided the sharp gaze of the camera, his eyes drifting, and finally, he stiffened his neck and squeezed out a sentence with a hoarse voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... this time was just an accident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I might have eaten something unclean this morning, my body has been uncomfortable, affecting my state.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to find reasons as he spoke, and his tone became justified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it weren't for physical reasons, just relying on him... how could he win so easily?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It can even be said that I should have won this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sawada Rika blinked her long eyelashes, and a trace of surprise appeared on her face at the right time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her head and directed the microphone and the audience's attention to Xia Xia Xia Mujun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Player Xia, what do you think about player Morimoto's claim of 'physical discomfort'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you recognize this reason?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun shook his head slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The movement was small, but it carried an unquestionable clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know exactly what he ate for breakfast, or if his body is really unwell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze fell calmly on Morimoto Yūki's face, which was trying to stay calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But for me, this is not important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because no matter what your state is, what your physical condition is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, his voice still steady, but like an unsheathed ice blade, it cut through all excuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The result of today's match will not change in any way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you are not convinced by this, and feel it is a state problem...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are welcome to come to the Shogi Club of our private Moonlight Academy whenever you are free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's play a few more games. As many as you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morimoto Yūki's face instantly flushed red, then turned pale due to shame and anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being poked through so lightly by the opponent, and attached with an open, almost alms-like \"re-match invitation\"...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was more embarrassing than direct mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snorted heavily from his nose, his eyes fierce but lacking confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop talking big here! It's just winning by luck once!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just wait for me! When I go to your school, you'll know who the real strong one is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun just responded faintly with two words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1144,"2026-06-15T07:10:31.195Z","2026-06-15T07:45:40.648Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","c0274eefaf43396618e0009e995cf6f3dbfbf5b043253a4b78176c70b736654d","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-482","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-480",624,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-cover.jpg"]