บท 72: Viral Memes, and the Rising Pressure of Competition      

Riku followed C.C. out of the hall, fuming quietly. "Ugh! Those guys are the worst! And here I thought they were good guys!"

His fingers flew furiously over his phone.

Cain raised an eyebrow. "What are you doing?"

"I'm unfollowing them," Riku muttered, his face scrunched up in frustration. "That'll teach them a lesson!"

Cain let out a dry laugh. "Yeah, I'm sure losing one follower will crush their souls."

Riku pointed accusingly but kept his mouth shut, unable to argue.

Cain glanced over his shoulder, his expression calm yet focused. "Save your energy, Riku. Let them think they won for now. We'll show them what really matters when it counts."

Riku's frustration faded, replaced by determination. "You're right. The show has only began! We will show them!"