[{"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-494":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},1952469,2739,"Chapter 494","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-494",494,"\u003Cp>Thinking of this, the anger in Honda Takashi’s heart flared up again, and he glared fiercely at the distracted Morimoto Yūki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just felt that this guy was a burden who was purely embarrassing their Private Private Private Tianhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This trash wasn't entirely useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, he had provided him with a key piece of information:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun was willing to accept these kinds of betting games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evil smile on Honda Takashi’s face could no longer be hidden and bloomed completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vicious plan quickly took shape in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already quietly inquired with a few people who might know about Xia Xia Xia Mujun’s background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, he had obtained the information he wanted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun’s family was poor, and he had a young sister he needed to support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primary purpose of him participating in this competition was for that generous prize money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was so that he and his sister could survive together here in Tokyo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honda Takashi almost laughed out loud, but his eyes were filled with cold cruelty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he could set up a similar bet with Xia Xia Xia Mujun when the time came...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, in front of everyone, win all of this guy’s prize money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this Tokyo, where every inch of land is worth gold and the cost of living is high...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of ending would await Xia Xia Xia Mujun and his sister?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing more than an even deeper, bottomless abyss of despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imagining that moment, when Xia Xia Xia Mujun fell from the clouds of hope into hell, what kind of wonderful expression would appear on that face...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imagining those siblings, after losing their only source of income, how their already dim lives would fall into even deeper darkness...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honda Takashi felt a morbid sense of excitement rush to his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That scene...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It will definitely be very, very interesting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He licked his somewhat dry lips, as if he had already tasted that twisted sweetness.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Referee Kishida Mineisuke said to the two:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The match is over, please follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun nodded slightly, said nothing more, and followed silently behind Kishida Mineisuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzuki Takayuki’s face was still somewhat pale, like faded paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling, as if trying to force his full daze and unwillingness into the bottom of his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, he started walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the three of them walked out, they were intercepted by the host Sawada Rika and the camera crew waiting at the corner of the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The camera was silently aimed at the two boys who had just escaped from the fierce battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sawada Rika held a black microphone, a professional yet warm smile blooming on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze first fell on Suzuki Takayuki, who looked dejected and somewhat unfocused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lingering for a moment, she turned to Xia Xia Xia Mujun, who was calm to the point of abnormality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your hard work, both of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was amplified through the microphone, clear and soft, not only spreading to this corner of the arena but also diffusing through the on-site sound system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the huge screen hanging above them also synchronized the real-time footage of the two being interviewed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The match just now was very exciting and gripping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On behalf of the organizers and all the spectators, I would like to express our sincere gratitude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for contributing such a high-quality duel, full of tactical depth and a battle of wills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused slightly, letting her gaze fall more gently and focusedly on Suzuki Takayuki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Player Suzuki, although the result is regrettable, the solid foundation and keen judgment you displayed on the board were witnessed by everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The road to becoming a professional is never easy; one setback is by no means the end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please be sure to cherish this persistence for victory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It will surely become the cornerstone for you to cross higher mountains in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzuki Takayuki’s Adam’s apple rolled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his eyes, meeting Sawada Rika’s gaze, and although his mood was still as heavy as lead, he still tried to pull at the corners of his mouth, revealing a forced but polite arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, Sawada Rika smoothly turned her body toward Xia Xia Xia Mujun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on her face remained unchanged, but there was clearly more amazement and sincere congratulations in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Player Xia, congratulations on your victory!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From the steady response in the opening, to the keenness in capturing opportunities in the middle game, all the way to the calm implementation in the endgame...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said, nodding gently as she spoke, as if savoring the brilliance of the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The strength and mindset you displayed today are impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As the biggest surprise of this tournament, your progress has undoubtedly become the focus of everyone’s attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope you can perform even better in the subsequent matches and reach a higher level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun’s expression barely changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just calmly met the gaze of the camera and the host, nodding slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His response was brief and indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sawada Rika skillfully turned the microphone back to Suzuki Takayuki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She maintained a professional smile and asked a question that was both routine and difficult to avoid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Player Suzuki, what do you think is the biggest reason for your loss in this match?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzuki Takayuki’s face instantly became even more complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pursed his lips, his gaze lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few seconds of silence, he finally spoke slowly, his voice carrying the calmness of a post-game review, but also unable to hide a hint of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think... it should be that I didn't notice the trap Xia had set in advance and stepped into it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his eyes, his gaze somewhat unfocused, as if he had traveled through time, returning to a key node in the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it weren't for... thinking about being considerate of his situation with my good friend Akatsuki, wanting to strike first, and trying to use that 'drop' before he could 'drop'...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think the advantage I accumulated at the beginning would have been caught up so easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was full of the bitterness of \"if.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the end... I was just too greedy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He concluded, with deep self-reflection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I had played steadily, I wouldn't have ended up in this situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The final result of the match might have also been different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sawada Rika blinked, her long eyelashes fluttering under the lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She showed an understanding expression and nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was soft, indicating she had received the other party’s explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she turned her wrist and steadily handed the microphone to Xia Xia Xia Mujun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze was inquisitive as she asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding what Player Suzuki said, do you agree, Player Xia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun nodded without almost any hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>",1172,"2026-06-15T07:10:31.195Z","2026-06-15T07:45:40.648Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","e2d955d330cf82fc99d54728b7b0f0eb5c7a20e9917e6408e8568fe4e68da09f","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-495","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-493",624,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-cover.jpg"]