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First, let's get a little music going!

Alright, you've been waiting for two days, and now we're on the brink of the championship's Round 2—the Triathlon!

The rules are simple as could be. First you run, then you ride, and finally you swim!

Obstructing competitors? No problem! As long as one of your teammates finishes, you pass!

Shortcuts are fair game, but careful of who's lying within the alleys! They're not gonna roll over and let you through!

Furthermore, if you reach the finish, but the cycling and swimming checkpoints never saw you, then that's not gonna count!

In other words, contestants, nothing's stopping you from spinning around and diving in at the start line—if you wanna be the laughing stock of the whole city.

If you're someone who's got it made and you wanna hitch on a low-altitude aircraft, sure!

But, if the audience doesn't like that, you might just get booted out at the votes!

Further, as fifteen teams directly passed Round 1, along with one team being revived thanks to audience voting, sixteen teams in total made it out.

Thus, eight teams will pass Round 2.

That's the first eight teams to make it who get the right to pass!

Well, then, let's invite those sixteen teams up onto the stage!

What a beautiful sea...

It really is.

Looks like we wasted nothing coming to this city.

How about we sit down right here, then.

We could also head back. I'm worried we'll be a nuisance to the others here...

Don't let it weigh on you. This city doesn't seem to mind the Infected too much.

Though it's very plainly not because they're open-minded, but because they don't care...

Besides, we have Sussurro with us. We'll be fine, right?

Yes. I'm well aware of Eyjafjalla's condition.

In my honest opinion, you should worry more about yourself than if you're troubling anyone else.

You spend more time indoors than the average person, and that doesn't just have repercussions on your body, but your mental health as well.

That's why I, as a doctor, endorsed bringing you here, Eyjafjalla.

Everyone should have the right to enjoy the sunshine.

Absolutely.

They ran into some trouble, but I heard over the screen that the Doctor took a group on vacation somewhere.

It's only right that Eyjafjalla and the rest of us get one too.

No, I came voluntarily to carry out geological research, and if I hold up everyone else...

Aw, come on, now, don't you worry so much.

We came here on legitimate grounds, too. Rhodes Island wants to set up a branch office here, and we've never been able to get the mayor's approval.

Amiya's had us come here as a liaison.

So you just relax and enjoy the competition.

Mhm. Thanks.

Oh, right. Where's Projekt Red?

I don't think she's coming here. She went off alone somewhere.

Fine. She's been like this since forever. I'm used to it.

Oh, look! They're up, they're up!

Let's welcome—LUNG wRATh!

Ahaha.

Maybe we should split up?

The Triathlon's extremely long. We'll lose contact fast if we all do our own thing.

Save for any teams sending lone people off to obstruct others, it's principally as a joint effort.

If you two have no opinions along that line, then I suggest we work together.

No objections.

That's acceptable. So long as you don't hinder me in a fight.

And the very same to you.

Who knew? I thought I was seeing things when I first saw her on the TV, but Ch'en really is here too.

On her own vacation, I guess. After the competition's over, let's go say hello to her.

Okay.

Brilliant. You two can watch, I'll go buy you some food. Stay right here and don't wander off, okay?

Alright.

And that's your introduction to all sixteen teams.

Just like Round 1, you audience-siders get the chance to place your bets here and splash in even more competition joy.

All spectators are invited to register your info on the government site, and you can make yourself a little extra cash!

For specifics on how it'll work, refer to your government-issued competition guides.

During Round 2, you'll find our honored guest in a slightly different place.

Mr. Pancho's already headed for the cruise ship to prepare Round 3, so he'll be talking with you via video feed.

Alright, the contestants are all at the ready line! Let's have Lady Candela up for us to fire off the Round 2 salute!

You have fun, all you youngsters. I declare—Round 2 has officially begun!

It looks like we're being watched again.

Let's finish this quickly.