[Day 7 - Mid Afternoon] Side Event: Beach Oshidama Tournament (Sponsored by Kinsenka Breweries)

[Yasuki Ayame]

This pairing seemed so intentional, it seemed. A game with two Idols (albeit one is a former-Idol) and two generally very attractive people.

Ayame was going to use the occasion and the eyes on the game to her advantage, immediately putting out a valiant effort to keep her crown as Oshidama Queen!

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Day 7 - Mid Afternoon, Side Event: Beach Oshidama Tournament, Finals Game 2, Games: Oshidama/Reflexes | 6k4 ⇒ 36

[Yasuki Umiko]

Umiko attempted to keep up and give it her all!

...admittedly, after a few bouts of really trying, she found herself exhausted. Even more so that she wasn't able to keep up and found herself stumbling on the sand.

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Day 7 - Mid Afternoon, Side Event: Beach Oshidama Tournament, Finals Game 2, Games: Oshidama/Reflexes (unskilled) | 3k3 ⇒ 8

36+8 = 44/2 = 22!

[Bayushi Hinata]

Having passed qualifiers, Kisha takes the court for the next round of play. Sweat soon streams down her petite body, and sand starts to stick to it, but she makes a valiant effort at supporting the shining tower of muscle that is Moto Shiwahime...

While the quick Miya would jump from behind Shiwahime for a deviously effective defense, the Moto would aim to use her height and strength to her advantage with offensive smashes!

The smashes would be recovered by the lightning fast Kakita Artisan. Dashing around from corner to corner with panache. HE WAS EVERYWHERE THE BALL WAS!!!!!

He really knew this game, setting up his partner with the easy dunks for progression to the semis.

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D7 Oshidama Quarters: Games:Oshidama/Agility VP for +1k1 TN 36 to win | 8k5 ⇒ 37

Hinata has already told me his roll, but I'll let him post it.

Hinata's body glistened with sunscreen and sweat, alooking a lot prettier than effective at the sport. Nonetheless his partner easily picks up the slack, lining up moves expertly for him to capitalize on.

"Amazing work Kakita-sama! Team "No SHirts Allowed"! He offered a high five as they are announced winners.

Oshidama 3 / Agility 3 for 16!
https://sakkaku.org/r/20400

Average of 26! Passing onto the semi finals!

[Utaku Itsuka]

If Tetsu had thought he might get into qualifiers, his hopes on an elimination match had been slim. While the next round was uncertain, Nonoka and he were mostly getting by on their own play instead of anything coordinated. So the only strategic advice to come to mind is "git gud skrub"

Results may vary
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(Rolling 2nd for whatever ensuing match)
Oshidama Tournament Round 2, paired with Nonoka - Agility/Games(oshidama) - VP spent | 5k4 ⇒ 38

Round 2 results

That Kaiu was putting on a surprisingly good show. Especially after Ochitsuka's last sand-strewn battle, many might feel they would not have enough for another hard-fought game.

They weren't quite ready to just drop the towel, though - maybe the power of the bum slap would still carry them through!

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D7 Oshidama Semifinals vs Tetsu and Nonoka | 5k4 ⇒ 35

Oshitsuka: 35 + Ochiba
Nonotetsu (!?): 38 + Nonoko

[Yoritomo Ochiba]

The battle continues

The battle was fierce indeed, sand flying, balls ricocheting back and forth, bums and hands being frequently slapped.

Ochiba was clearly second fiddle to the Unicorn master chef, but she wasn't letting Itsuka down without a fight.

With a roar the Mantis launches herself into the air to spike the ball back over the net, turning around and declaring:
"Who do you think you are? I am!"

Day 7, MA side event, semi finals roll, games:oshidama/reflexes | 4k3 ⇒ 27

((it's close! :O ))

[Kakita Hiroki]

Umiko attempted to keep up and give it her all!

...admittedly, after a few bouts of really trying, she found herself exhausted. Even more so that she wasn't able to keep up and found herself stumbling on the sand.

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Day 7 - Mid Afternoon, Side Event: Beach Oshidama Tournament, Finals Game 2, Games: Oshidama/Reflexes (unskilled) | 3k3 ⇒ 8

36+8 = 44/2 = 22!

This pairing seemed so intentional, it seemed. A game with two Idols (albeit one is a former-Idol) and two generally very attractive people.

Ayame was going to use the occasion and the eyes on the game to her advantage, immediately putting out a valiant effort to keep her crown as Oshidama Queen!

***
Day 7 - Mid Afternoon, Side Event: Beach Oshidama Tournament, Finals Game 2, Games: Oshidama/Reflexes | 6k4 ⇒ 36

Their strongest opponents yet. Another game of the smaller, yet still shirtless, player running around like lightning to make the saves and set ups for the taller player's advantage.

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D7 Oshidama Semi Final: Games:Oshidama/Agility | 7k4 ⇒ 31

[Bayushi Hinata]

Umiko attempted to keep up and give it her all!

...admittedly, after a few bouts of really trying, she found herself exhausted. Even more so that she wasn't able to keep up and found herself stumbling on the sand.

***
Day 7 - Mid Afternoon, Side Event: Beach Oshidama Tournament, Finals Game 2, Games: Oshidama/Reflexes (unskilled) | 3k3 ⇒ 8

36+8 = 44/2 = 22!

This pairing seemed so intentional, it seemed. A game with two Idols (albeit one is a former-Idol) and two generally very attractive people.

Ayame was going to use the occasion and the eyes on the game to her advantage, immediately putting out a valiant effort to keep her crown as Oshidama Queen!

***
Day 7 - Mid Afternoon, Side Event: Beach Oshidama Tournament, Finals Game 2, Games: Oshidama/Reflexes | 6k4 ⇒ 36

Their strongest opponents yet. Another game of the smaller, yet still shirtless, player running around like lightning to make the saves and set ups for the taller player's advantage.

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D7 Oshidama Semi Final: Games:Oshidama/Agility | 7k4 ⇒ 31

It would have been an insult to the Oshidama queen and her Karo to go easy on them by any metric. Hinata took full advantage of his height, able to set up spikes beyond the reach of their two competitors.

In due time the game is over. with 28 points Team No Shirts Allowed is victorious. The Scorpion extends a hand across the net to shake with their competitors.

"It was a tough match. It's an honor to have completed against you two." A warm smile across his face, chest heaving from the heat and exertion. "Great work yourself, Umiko-dono" that last bit he leaves only for himself and the Karo though.

[Ikoma Nonoko]

[GM GHOST!]

Nonoko gave it her all! And it proved to be effective!

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Day 7 - Mid Afternoon, Side Event: Beach Oshidama Tournament, Finals Game 2, Games: Oshidama/Agility | 4k4 ⇒ 27

Oshitsuka: 35 + 27
Nonotetsu: 38 + 27
Nonotetsu Wins!

[Boogiepop]

Round 3 Pairings, FINALS

1) Hiroki and Hinata (Team No Shirts Allowed) vs Tetsu and Nonoko (Nonotetsu?)

[Kaiu Tetsu]

Tetsu is amazed. He hadn't been sure that he would even qualify, and now here he is seeing governor who had started this entire scenario take part and have to face the team that beat her. Everyone is watching

So of course that's the moment for his play to suddenly regress toward the mean.

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Oshidama Tournament FINALS, paired with Nonoka - Agility/Games(oshidama) - VP spent | 5k4 ⇒ 21

[Ikoma Nonoko]

The battle continues

The battle was fierce indeed, sand flying, balls ricocheting back and forth, bums and hands being frequently slapped.

Ochiba was clearly second fiddle to the Unicorn master chef, but she wasn't letting Itsuka down without a fight.

With a roar the Mantis launches herself into the air to spike the ball back over the net, turning around and declaring:
"Who do you think you are? I am!"

Day 7, MA side event, semi finals roll, games:oshidama/reflexes | 4k3 ⇒ 27

((it's close! :O ))

Nonoko's tiny jumps did not allow her to cover the spike.
//D7 MA Oshidama tourney Oshidama Agi 0CR 1VP PS | 5k4 ⇒ 17 (TN: 27) so close

[Kakita Hiroki]

[GM GHOST!]

With their opponent decided, Team No Shirts Allowed took to the sands one final time. KI-kun more than got his second wind . . he played out of his skin! He was absolutely everywhere. No ball got past him. He even spiked. He even slapped Hinata-san across the butt at least once with out thinking instead of a high five. HE WAS IN THE ZONE!!!!!

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D7 Oshidama Final: Games:Oshidama/Agility VP for +1k1 KITTEH CAN DO ANYTHING!!!!! | 8k5 ⇒ 57

[Bayushi Hinata]

[GM GHOST!]

With their opponent decided, Team No Shirts Allowed took to the sands one final time. KI-kun more than got his second wind . . he played out of his skin! He was absolutely everywhere. No ball got past him. He even spiked. He even slapped Hinata-san across the butt at least once with out thinking instead of a high five. HE WAS IN THE ZONE!!!!!

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D7 Oshidama Final: Games:Oshidama/Agility VP for +1k1 KITTEH CAN DO ANYTHING!!!!! | 8k5 ⇒ 57

Hinata was nothing of not consistent it seemed. He took every opening, every move he matched, every play he completed. He held his cheeks in his hands in shock, turning beet red in front of the audience afte being slapped on it by one of the members from Usagi Drop! The audience was terribly shocked, and jealous at the same time.

An incredible showing by Team Shirtless!

Oshidama Finals! Oshidama 3 / Reflexes 3 for a solid 27!

[Boogiepop]

The event is closed.

The tournament comes to a close, and the champion of the event is...Team No Shirts Allowed/Team Shirtless! Yasuki Ayame is defeated, but she is pleased to face some stiff competition that earned their place!

Kakita Hiroki and Bayushi Hinata both get +0.7 Glory! The team will share a case of 24 cans of Lemon ULTIMATE Sour, 24 cans of Kinsenka ZERO Alcohol, 24 cans of Pure GOLD Lager, and 12 bottles of COOL Iced Green Tea (unsweetened). They will also be given a full dinner for four at Tama Izakaya, either a choice of hot pot or grill table.

Kaiu Tetsu and Ikoma Nonoko both get +0.4 Glory! The team will share a case of 24 cans of Pure GOLD lager and a small booklet of vouchers for street food stands found at the Harbourfront.

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