Scenario:A Thousand Reasons - Chapter 1: 1st Bout - Episode 3

A Thousand Reasons - Chapter 1: 1st Bout - Episode 3

In the second match, Ladiva faces a masked fighter known only as the Masked Cypher. The latter is in fact none other than (Captain) in disguise. While locked in close combat, Ladiva seems to realize (Captain)'s identity, which only intrigues her the more.

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Commentator: Aaare yooou readyyy! Take your seats! It's time for the second match!

Fight Fan 4: Bring it ooon!

Fight Fan 3: I hope this fight measures up to match one!

Commentator: Let's meet our contestants, shall we? In this corner...

Commentator: Ladivaaa!

Commentator: And iiintroducing... The Maaasked Cypheeer!

Commentator: You all know Ladiva, veteran of the Jewel Resort Casino arena! We have a pro duelist in the ring!

Commentator: But the Masked Cypher is a mystery cloaked in an enigma!

Fight Fan 3: Hey, do you know that fighter?

Fight Fan 1: Never even heard the name before. I hope this isn't a walkover.

Commentator: A renowned duelist versus a mysterious masked assassin! What kind of bloodbath are we in for?

Ladiva: My, what a fetching mask!

Masked Cypher: ...

Ladiva: Haha... There's nothing wrong with the silent type.

Ladiva: But if I win this match, I hope you'll show me your face!

Commentator: Put up your dukes, combatants! Readyyy...

Commentator: Fight!

Ladiva: Hee hee!

No sooner is the signal given than Ladiva is closing the distance between the two fighters.

Ladiva: I'm gonna get you!

Commentator: Ohh! Looks like these two are preparing to grapple right from the start!

Masked Cypher: ...

Commentator: With her size advantage, Ladiva may be poised to gain the upper hand already!

Ladiva: That's all up to you, masked stranger...

Ladiva: !

Ladiva and the Masked Cypher lock eyes and Ladiva gasps.

Ladiva: Wait, are you—

Masked Cypher: ...

Commentator: The Masked Cypher breaks free! Our mystery fighter is putting some distance between them!

Ladiva: Well! Things just got a lot more interesting!