I am the Entertainment Tycoon

Chapter 647: Ultimate Adventure Board Game! II



"Your time starts now!" the game master announced, and Theo stepped into the makeshift stage area, a small platform set up in the middle of the game board.

Theo took a deep breath, then launched into his skit. He played the role of a bumbling detective, stumbling over his words and exaggerating his gestures for comedic effect. His voice shifted between deep seriousness and high-pitched confusion, perfectly capturing the character's hapless nature.

"Ah, yes, the butler did it! Or was it the maid? No, wait, it was... the cat!" Theo declared, pointing dramatically at an imaginary feline, his silver-gray hair flipping as he spun around. The crowd roared with laughter, appreciating Theo's commitment to the role. His friends were cheering him on, with Sam and Sayuri doubling over in fits of giggles. Even Shizuka, usually composed, was grinning widely.

Theo continued, delivering punchline after punchline with impeccable timing. He pretended to trip over his own feet, catching himself just in time and giving a sheepish grin to the audience. His performance was full of energy, and his ability to improvise added a layer of authenticity that made the skit even more hilarious.

"Inspector, I found the clue!" Theo shouted, holding up an imaginary magnifying glass and peering through it intently. "It's... a breadcrumb!" He tossed the imaginary breadcrumb over his shoulder, earning another wave of laughter from the crowd.

As Theo neared the end of the skit, he wrapped it up with a flourish. "Ladies and gentlemen, the case is solved! The culprit is... everyone!" He pointed dramatically at the audience, then bowed deeply, his long hair sweeping forward.

The applause was deafening. The crowd loved every moment of Theo's performance, and his friends joined in, clapping and cheering loudly. Theo straightened up, a wide grin on his face, clearly pleased with how well his skit had been received.

The game master stepped forward, smiling. "Fantastic performance, Theo! For that, you get to move ahead three spaces!"

Theo moved their piece forward, the cheers of the crowd still ringing in his ears. His friends gathered around him, offering high-fives and pats on the back.

"You were amazing, babe!" Ayia said, her eyes shining with pride for her boyfriend.

"Seriously, you should consider a career in acting," Sam said, still laughing.

"Thanks, everyone," Theo replied, his smile genuine. "That was actually a lot of fun."

Shortly after, Ayia had to solve a puzzle within a time limit. Shizuka faced a memory game where she had to recall a sequence of colored lights. Sam ended up in a staring contest with another player, and Sayuri had to balance a book on her head while walking in a straight line. June encountered a "Lose a Turn" space but remained in high spirits.

The crowd around the game board grew, drawn in by the laughter and excitement. Families and students cheered the players on, adding to the festive atmosphere. The student council members, stationed at their command center, monitored the activity, ensuring everything ran smoothly.

"It seems like Theo and the others are having the time of their lives at the Board Games Club." Umaru said with a jealous expression.

She wanted to play the gigantic board game with her friends as well!

It was at that moment that Vivian said, "Now that we've been working here for over an hour already. I think we can start the plan I said before of work shift rotations. Two of us can leave to have fun while the other fun stays behind to take care of things."

The girls' eyes lit up when they heard that, but who would go first?

While the student council members decided on their rotation schedule, the competition at the Board Game Club heated up.

Shizuka rolled next, landing on a "Trivia Blitz" square. The game master fired off five rapid trivia questions about popular culture. Shizuka, known for her sharp mind, answered all but one correctly, earning a respectable advancement.

"Welcome to Trivia Blitz, Shizuka!" Riku announced, his voice amplified by a portable speaker. "Get ready for a rapid-fire round of questions. You have one minute to answer as many questions as you can. Each correct answer earns you points. Are you ready?"

Shizuka took a deep breath, steadying her nerves. She nodded with determination. "Ready!" Riku flipped a large, decorative hourglass, and the grains of sand began to fall slowly. The first question was projected onto a large screen behind Shizuka, adding to the visual excitement of the challenge.

"Question one: What is the capital city of Pangu?"

Without hesitation, Shizuka responded, "Jianghai!"

The crowd applauded as Riku marked the answer correct and immediately moved to the next question. Shizuka's focus narrowed, her mind working quickly to process each question as it appeared on the screen. The questions ranged from history and science to pop culture and geography, each one more challenging than the last.

"Question two: Who wrote 'To Kill a Myth"?"

"Uchida Fujio," Shizuka replied confidently.

"Question three: What is the chemical symbol for gold?"

"Au!"

The questions came in rapid succession, and Shizuka's responses were swift and accurate. Her eyes darted between the screen and Riku, her concentration evident. The crowd around the board game cheered her on, their encouragement adding to the intensity of the moment.

As the timer approached the one-minute mark, the questions grew progressively tougher. Sweat beaded on Shizuka's forehead as she faced a particularly tricky question about ancient civilizations.

"Question ten: Which Grand Khan was known for the construction of the Great Garden of Xuzui?"

Shizuka's mind raced through her knowledge of ancient Shangri-la.

Shangri-la was an ancient civilization of the Tori Continent. Even after thousands of years since their end, the current civilization still wonders and admires the feats of this ancient country. At the title of comparison, Ancient Shangri-la is as prestigious to the Azure Star Planet as Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia were for Earth.

She hesitated for a fraction of a second before answering, "Khufu!"

The hourglass was nearly empty, and Riku gave a nod of approval. The final question flashed

on the screen just as the timer beeped.

"Bonus question: What is the largest planet in our solar system?"

"Azar!" Shizuka exclaimed, her voice echoing with determination.

The crowd erupted into applause as the timer buzzed to signal the end of the challenge. Riku tallied the answers on a clipboard, a look of admiration on his face. Shizuka wiped her brow, feeling a mix of relief and exhilaration.

"Congratulations, Shizuka!" Riku announced, his voice carrying through the crowd. "You answered twelve out of fifteen questions correctly, earning a high score for your team.

Fantastic job!"

The crowd cheered, and Shizuka's friends-Theo, Ayia, Sam, Sayuri, and June-gathered around her, their faces lit with pride and excitement.