(It's finally over...

That turned out to be a really good tournament.)

(Not only that...)

This tournament was off the hook!

I wish I was here from the start!

Yeah, that showdown in the end was awesome too! I had no idea that a pot could deflect bullets like that, and that girl was such a good shot.

Also, I didn't realize that there was an arcade here. I might start coming here more often since it has so much to offer.

(It looks like the manager's wish came true. I'm really glad.)

(That just leaves...)

Okay, let me get this straight.

You two decided to cheat to win because of the tickets that were up on offer as the prize?

With those VIP passes, we would've been guaranteed a chance to play this new PvP game ahead of its release. Normally, we'd have to draw straws for spots...

We wanted to play it before anybody else...

I understand how you guys feel, but that doesn't make it okay to cheat...

I mean, video games are all about people having fun, right? If one person cheats, it sorta ruins it for everyone else...

I agree...

We all experience moments when we have trouble winning or clearing a stage.

However, isn't there fun in figuring out an honest way to overcome said challenge?

I believe that's what really makes video games so enjoyable. As gamers, you did something rather disgraceful.

But...

In my case, I may be good at Puyo Puyo, but I didn't feel too confident about the last game we played since it's not a genre I'm very familiar with and couldn't move around all that well...

Regardless, I had fun during the last round. That includes both the showdown I had with Kusanagi and our skirmish against you...

What...?

If I were you guys...

I would've been ecstatic if I'd somehow found a way to come out on top without cheating after being thrown into that sort of 2-vs-1 situation.

Even someone like me probably would've felt a little proud of figuring out a solution all on my own...

Nene...

The point is, it's just more fun to succeed under your own power, right...?

Right...

You guys are right...

At some point, we'd completely forgotten about what makes video games fun.

I'm sorry. I promise to never do anything like this again. I'll play fair and square next time.

I'm sorry too...

Sir, I apologize for all the trouble we caused.

As long as you understand...

Based on what I saw during the last round, it's clear that you two genuinely love video games and have a deep knowledge of them.

So, you'll always be welcome here as long as that love persists. Come back whenever you like...

Sir...

Hehe. That's great!

Let's all have fun while playing something together next time!

Th-Thank you...

Now then. I believe it's about time the winners of this tournament received their reward...

Congratulations...

Wonderhoy Button Mashers!

Thank you very much.

Hehe. We did it!

This means we get to see that show together!

That's too bad. We got pretty far too...

Yes, but we have to accept the fact that we lost and give up on seeing that team's performance.

I'm sure we'll get a chance to see them someday.

Oh...

(That's right. They also really wanted to win these tickets.)

Hmm... Isn't there some way for us to split these tickets?!

Don't mind us and enjoy yourselves. Your team won them fair and square.

Right...

Hmm...

Well, in that case...

Why don't I give your team my VIP passes, Aoyagi?

What?

Wait, why...?

So, this person who knows a lot about the industry gave me four passes as a way to see what's trending or going on right now. But I'd much prefer it if you went to see that performance instead.

But if we take them, you won't be able to...

Don't mind me.

I'm sure I'll get another chance in the future if I stay in this line of work. More importantly, you helped make this day absolutely unforgettable.

Unforgettable...?

Yes. To see my grandfather's store filled with customers, and to see them all smiling... I never thought such a day would ever come.

I have all of you to thank for that, so please, take these as a small token of my appreciation.

That's so great to hear...!

Thank you very much.

We appreciate your offer greatly and will gladly use them.

Good for you, Toya, Akito!

But I feel kinda bad about receiving the same gift as the winners of this tournament...

In that case, I'll additionally award our winners some one-year all-you-can-play passes!

What?!

All-you-can-play passes?!

N-No way...

Are you really sure about this...?!

Does that include new titles...?

Yes, of course!

Please feel free to play any new titles as well as any that are released in the future. Just give me a shout and I'll power them up.

Woohoo!

I might start coming here every day! There are just so many games that I wanna try out!!

Me too...!

(Plus...)

Um, Aoyagi.

I'm gonna practice playing Puyo Puyo a ton, so I want us to have a rematch someday.

I'm not losing next time.

Yes, of course.

I had fun today. I'll be looking forward to our rematch, Kusanagi.

Oh, this is so great!

I can't wait to see you two play again!

I kinda want to see that too.

Let me know when it happens, Toya.

Sure.

We should also play again sometime, Akito.

Huh? Wait, I...

Oh, Akito, that means we get to have a rematch too! Get ready to lose again!

Yeah, it's not like me to leave things as is after losing to someone...

Hehe.

Anyway, I'm gonna start getting ready to head home.

*Sigh*

<Congratulations on winning, Nene!>

Oh, Miku...!

I'm sorry that we didn't get to talk much. You went out of your way to see us, but there so much stuff happened and...

<No, that's okay☆

Especially since I got to see you kick so much butt.>

Th-Thanks...

<Hehe. You seemed to have a lot of fun too☆ I could tell that you really love playing video games!>

When I was all alone and too scared of doing shows, video games were sort of what kept me going...

<Nene...>

Back then, I played so much that I'd sometimes put myself down by saying, “Quit running! Get a grip on reality!”

But I had a lot of fun today, and I'm really glad that everybody was smiling in the end.

Oh, Nene!

Tsukasa and the others said that they're done moving that prop and are gonna head over here! We can show them our Print Stickers☆

Wait, our... N-No, that won't be necessary!