บท 555: The start

John was out of it as he heard his name being called by Juliana. He walked up onto the stage looking like he had no interest as to what was happening, his heart that was once burning in excitement was replaced with anxiety. On the other hand, his opponent the young Kiara was looking at John with a weird expression on her face. When the start of the match was announced, the two of them didn't move. 

John was about to raise his arm and was about to announce that he wanted to forget the match, but before he could speak Kiara spoke first. 

"I know what you want to do, and I just want to say I'm disappointed in you." 

"Huh?" 

John snapped out of his dazed state and looked at Kiara. He didn't want to get angry at someone younger than himself, but he was already feeling stressed, and hearing her speak like she was above him was irritating.