Chapter 83

The audience seems to be satisfied with the results, and with food in their hands, they all deliver an unabashed round of applause and cheer. Shui of the Menagerie of Fools has clinched the eating-contest victory. The competition ends safely with zero incidents and plenty of good vibes. The top three have gotten onto the winners’ stand, and they’re about to be handed their prizes. First place is Shui. Second is Suco. And one man, Gocguy, slid into third place. Gocguy… He didn’t make a show of it at all, but he was a surprising dark horse. I’ve reverted to my usual vending machine form because of my time restriction to watch them, but then… “The winner’s prize is the right to use Mr. Boxxo freely for an entire day!” …Munami says something crazy. I’m sorry? Wait, what was that? Munami sneaks up to me in my confusion, brings her mouth near me, and whispers. “You did say you’d help in any way you could when it came to the prizes, didn’t you?” I’d like to pretend I don’t remember it, but… Thinking back, I do recall agreeing to something I wasn’t fully listening to. Ah, yeah, I did say that, huh? But now is the time to feign ignorance! “Too ba—” “No playing dumb at this point.” Urgh, she talked over me. But, well, I guess one day it will be fine. She may be a heavy eater, but even if she’s after my items, she knows how expensive they are. Was I rash? I’m a little worried, but promises are promises. No matter how much she eats, her stomach does have a limit. There’s nothing to think so deeply about, and so I accept it lightly…but little did I know, I’d end up regretting my decision… …Nah, I’m just kidding. The truth is, I’ve always wanted to say a cool line like that, but I doubt there will be a problem.