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Haruto Yamazaki finally broke through the distraction: "Music!"

"correct!"

With only a dozen seconds left, they were just two words short of catching up with the girls' team.

Genkawa Yu looked at the last word, which was 【Osaka】.

He quickly calmed down, his mind racing. He couldn't just say the place name; he had to use something related to it. He immediately thought of Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka.

Genkawa Yu first pointed to himself, then to Yamazaki Haruto and the audience below, and then he drew a large circle with both hands to indicate a large venue.

Then, he began to mimic the classic Harry Potter magic world, making wand-waving gestures while silently chanting spells.

Haruto Yamazaki looked bewildered: "Magic? Harry Potter?"

Genkawa Yu nodded vigorously, confirming that the direction was correct!

He immediately struck while the iron was hot, mimicking the motions of riding an amusement park ride, leaning back slightly to imitate the weightlessness of a roller coaster, and then imitating the chattering of the Minions, his movements quick and clear.

However, when Yamazaki Haruto saw Genkawa Yu's series of fluent but information-rich gestures, his mind went blank.

He saw magic, he saw amusement park rides, he saw Minions... These elements churned together in his chaotic mind, forming a strange mixture.

“That place has lots of fun things to do…” Haruto Yamazaki tried to summarize.

The fans in the audience held their breath, but a few voices were still shouting.

Disney!

"Amusement park!"

Haruto Yamazaki caught the word "amusement park" and, combining it with what he saw, he called out hesitantly and uncertainly.

"Theme park! Theme park!"

Genkawa Yu's gaze began to turn desperate as he continued to wave the "magic wand" in his hand with all his might.

"Time's up!!!"

The host, Shinsuke Shimada, ruthlessly cut off the last second.

The timer on the stage reset to zero, emitting a long "beep."

Genkawa Yu's movements froze in mid-air, and a complex expression of helplessness instantly appeared on his face.

He lowered his hand and shrugged at Yamazaki Haruto, who looked annoyed, as if to say, "I almost guessed it," which drew another burst of laughter from the audience.

"What a pity! The boys' team fell short at the last moment!"

Shinsuke Shimada stepped forward and announced the results of the first round of the game.

"The girls' team guessed eight questions correctly, and the boys' team guessed... six questions correctly! The girls' team, consisting of Sakurajima and Arima, won the first round!"

Mai Sakurajima and Kana Arima high-fived again, with Kana jumping up and down happily. A genuine smile appeared on Mai Sakurajima's lips as her gaze inadvertently swept over the somewhat dejected boys' team opposite them.

She saw the wry smile on Genkawa Yu's face, her gaze lingering for a barely perceptible moment.

A barely perceptible smile flickered deep in Sakurajima Mai's eyes before she regained her composure.

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The first round of the competition ended with the boys' team's defeat.

The experienced host, Shinsuke Shimada, skillfully managed the flow of the event, subtly guiding the high-spirited emotions to the next segment.

"Congratulations to our girls' team for taking the lead! But the survival rules of the 'Land of the Dying' tell us that a temporary lead does not guarantee final victory! Now, let's move on to the second game segment—'Deciphering'!"

With a powerful wave of his arm, the large screen behind him lit up, displaying the imposing words "Decipher" against a backdrop of the show's mind-bending puzzles and mechanisms.

"In this world, wisdom is a more precious weapon than physical strength!"

Shimada's voice was full of fervor, "The second game will directly test our 'players' knowledge and thinking speed!"

"The rules are as follows: Twenty questions will be displayed on the big screen in sequence, covering Japanese literature, history, geography, anime, film and television, folklore, and even current slang! Teams need to answer as many questions as possible correctly within the five-minute time limit."

"You can skip questions, but skipping will consume valuable time. In the end, the team that answers the most questions correctly wins!"

"Well then, first, the girls' team, currently in the lead, Sakurajima and Arima, will issue the challenge!"

Mai Sakurajima and Kana Arima exchanged a nod, both seeing seriousness in each other's eyes.

They walked to the specially set-up question-and-answer area in the center of the stage, where staff adjusted their standing microphones.

The fans in the audience held their breath, and the official live broadcast cameras were also fixed on them, capturing every subtle expression.

The questions were displayed one by one in clear font on the large screen.

Question 1: [Who is the author of the classic Japanese literary work, *The Tale of Genji*?]

Arima Kana paused slightly, seemingly recalling and thinking, while Sakurajima Mai, standing to the side, calmly spoke, her voice carrying throughout the venue through the microphone: "Murasaki Shikibu."

"correct!"

A soft gasp and applause rose from the audience, marveling at Sakurajima Mai's speed.

Question 2: What was the old name for Tokyo?

"Edo." This time, Kana Arima quickly answered, her voice clear and confident.

"correct!"

Question 3: [What is the name of the breathing technique used by the protagonist Tanjiro Kamado in the anime/manga *Demon Slayer*?]

"Water Breathing." Mai Sakurajima barely paused to think.

"correct!"

The two actresses answered questions at a steady and efficient pace.

Although Mai Sakurajima is an actress, she has not neglected her studies; she has a solid knowledge base and a wide range of interests.

From the "Onin War" in Japanese history to Matsuo Bashō's masterpiece "The Old Pond," and even the title of the work by modern writer Haruki Murakami that won the Jerusalem Prize for Literature, she can give quick and accurate answers.

Although Arima Kana is young, as a child star who has been working in the entertainment industry since childhood, she has made great efforts to balance her studies and career. She is quick to respond to various knowledge about subcultures, the pop music scene, and some life-related questions, becoming a powerful supplement and support to Sakurajima Mai.

A subtle understanding developed between the two women. When faced with slightly obscure questions (such as "Which prefecture is Amanohashidate, one of the three scenic wonders of Japan, located in?"), they would quickly exchange a glance, and either Arima Kana would try it, or Sakurajima Mai would decisively press the skip button, thus optimizing the use of time to the maximum extent.

Finally, the five-minute timer ended, and the girls' team's score was displayed on the big screen.

[44 questions answered correctly]

Wow! 14 questions! That's an outstanding score!

Shinsuke Shimada led the applause, his face full of admiration. "Sakurajima-san's knowledge is truly well-deserved, and Arima-san has also demonstrated an amazing breadth of knowledge. The girls' team has once again proven their strength!"

A burst of enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted from the audience. Mai Sakurajima gave an elegant, slight bow, a satisfied smile playing on her lips.

Arima Kana excitedly covered her face with her hands, her eyes sparkling, clearly feeling incredibly happy and proud of this achievement.

"So, the pressure is now entirely on the boys' team!"

Shinsuke Shimada turned his gaze to Yu Minakawa and Haruto Yamazaki, his tone carrying a challenging undertone.

"Genkawa-kun, Haruto-kun, you need to answer at least 15 questions correctly to tie the score! Faced with the girls' team's strong performance, are you confident you can turn the tide?"

Haruto Yamazaki's recent defeat was instantly dispelled by his fighting spirit. He pounded his chest and shouted loudly.

"Leave it to us! Let them see what true knowledge is power!"

Genkawa Yu appeared much calmer, his eyes sharp and focused. He nodded and said, "We will do our best."

The atmosphere instantly changed as the two stood in the answer area, and the questions began to roll.

Question 1: What was Shinzo Mitsuda's first work?

Genkawa Yu spoke almost the instant the question was fully displayed: "The Forbidden Mansion".

"Correct!" Clean and crisp.

Question 2: [What is the name of the main character in Nintendo's classic game series, *The Legend of Zelda*?]

Haruto Yamazaki immediately answered, with the certainty of a gamer: "Link!"

"correct!"

Question 3: What is the meaning of the Japanese proverb 'Ishi no Ue ni mo sansan' (Even sitting on a rock for three years)?

Genkawa Yu hesitated for a moment, then said, "If you persevere, you will eventually succeed."

"correct!"

What happened next surprised all the audience members, including Yu Genkawa on stage.

Haruto Yamazaki, who usually seems like a carefree guy, is actually a hidden academic genius!

His knowledge is astonishingly vast, especially in historical details, such as the family crests of various daimyo during the Warring States period, which he can instantly recall. In the field of sports, he knows the winning schools of Koshien in detail, and even some obscure folk tales and urban legends, his reaction speed is as fast as lightning.

What is the largest lake in Japan?

“Biwa Lake!” Genkawa Yu.

"correct!"

What comes after the 'Heisei' era name?

"Reiwa!" Haruto Yamazaki.

"correct!"

What is the name of the poison that Shinichi Kudo was given in the anime "Detective Conan"?

"APTX-4869!" Haruto Yamazaki.

"correct!"

Which prefecture in Japan is known as the "Snow Country"?

"Niigata Prefecture!" said Yu Minakawa.

"correct!"