The tiebreaker of the quarterfinals' preliminaries, the Shokugeki, concluded amid the din.
Five judges were interviewed by reporters at the sideline.
Surrounded by cameras and microphones of all sizes, all five maintained their composure, having seen large turnouts before.
"Instructor Xia, I have received information that you have been appointed by the General as the guiding teacher for the Execution Committee; is this true?"
"Yes."
"Can you share your work plan with us?"
"Firstly, I'll ensure this 'Autumn Election' is well organized; we'll talk about the rest later."
Xia Yu kept a tight lid on things, especially regarding the topic of 'Indira Moon Orange,' revealing nothing, leaving the reporters who had gathered scenting a story helpless.
So, the reporters swiftly redirected their attention.
"Lady Indira, you were in Sapporo just a couple of days ago. Have you returned to Tokyo upon an invitation from Far Moon to be a judge?