NOTE: And with this, Round One is officially COMPLETE! Group Four Round Two voting is now open as I prepare to kick off Round Two.

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"Forgive the Intrusion, but I'm Byakuren Hijiri. The transcript of Group Seven accidentally called Lunasa Prismriver as Murasa! Are you trying to sneak into the GGB?"

"I'm Murasa Minamitsu, and no, if I was in as a member of the Prismriver Sisters, they would have WON!"

"Strong words from the Captain."

"And what about you, Byakuren? Where do you think you would be if you were in?"

"You'd have to address me as Grand Champion Byakuren Hijiri."

"OHHHH!"

-Men's Beer and Dead Parrot Rum present FORGIVE THE INTRUSION with Byakuren Hijiri and Murasa Minamitsu-

Byakuren and Murasa sat across from each other at the table as the camera centered in on Murasa, "Welcome to the FTI program, boys and girls. Today we're talking upsets, The Punch, next round predictions, but first, can a main character sista get a win?

--TOPIC: MARISA--

After pegging Marisa to not fail as hard as Reimu did in her opener, the ordinary magician proceeded to lose a hard fought match against the Spark Master Yuuka Kazami. However due to many factors, this isn't causing as much clamor as Reimu's draw against Koishi Komeiji. Byakuren, is Marisa's loss really no big deal?"

"It's not a big deal at all. That match between Marisa and Yuuka was basically the driver's seat match for Group Six. I really don't see Suwako or Patchouli being on the same level as those two."

"No hope for Yuuji or Satori?"

"I can think of a few other groups where those two can make an impact…this is not one of them. I was actually pleasantly surprised by Satori's win. Especially strange in that she was the only member of the Palace of Earth Spirits to mark up a win in Round One. Too bad the opposite will most likely happen in Round Two with Orin, Koishi, and Utsuho taking on easier opponents and Satori against Marisa. Marisa is not going to go 0-2."

*ding*

"Not a chance. Marisa is not going to lose to Satori.

--TOPIC: YUKARI/MOKOU--

Now Yukari Yakumo won, like expected from the Tournament Favorite. But she had much more of a fight than she was anticipating. Fujiwara no Mokou took nearly every blow the border youkai had without breaking a sweat. It wasn't until Yukari was able to blindside the immortal to finish the match. And even then, that blindside shot was just barely enough. And said blindside was with a TRAIN. Byakuren, who was more impressive? Yukari in victory, or Mokou in tenacity?

"I really don't know how I'd react to getting hit with a train, I'm sure it's quite unpleasant. In addition, remember what Yukari was nailing Mokou with before the final blow."

"A MASSIVE STEEL I-BEAM! And Mokou not only shrugged it off, but was able to disarm Yukari and basically was able to make the Tournament Favorite retreat in terror. That defensive prowess is DANGEROUS."

*ding*

"The only other big name in the group is Aya, who is big into quick strikes that are weak in itself but just pile on. But if those strikes have no effect of Mokou, it doesn't matter how many strikes you land.

--TOPIC: GROUP TWO--

Cross-faction battles were inevitable in the GGB, but it took a little bit before they started showing up. Now Group Two has two DOOOOOZIES. Komachi Onozuka faces her boss Shikieiki Yamaxanadu, but that pales to seeing Youmu Konpaku turn her blade against Yuyuko Saigyouji, the very woman she was raised to serve under and protect. Added to that mess is that Youmu won her first bout while Yuyuko found herself on the bad end of Remilia Scarlet's spear. Murasa, how HUGE is this?

"Massive. It'll probably be the Second Knockout before we find something with the tension of this ghost matchup. Adding in the difficulty of the group and the current standings, the fact that Youmu would be completely and totally responsible for putting her mistress in a very dangerous 0-2 hole makes this a match nobody in Gensokyo or that other land that reads about our exploits should miss."

"Well in that case, Murasa…who ya got?

"Youmu. When she gets serious, she's unstoppable. On a personal note, to be in a situation to defeat your master would be amazing."

*ding*

"Keep that up and you're looking for a permanent trip to the bottom of the ocean. COMING UP! Heads on sticks and buckets! Buckets everywhere! When FTI returns!"

After the commercial break, the studio's lights were dimmed and a smooth jazz song played through the audio system. The camera turned to Murasa as the table held a pile of paper cutouts similar to those that decorated the stage.

"Welcome to Role Play. If it's your first time, don't worry, we'll be gentle," Murasa grabbed the top cutout and placed it to her face, "OK, Byakuren, who am I?"

"You are Suwako Moriya." The cutout's face was that of the frog goddess.

--TOPIC: PUNCH--

"Suwako, you LAID OUT Patchouli Knowledge to get your victory."

"Thank you."

"Let me rephrase. You LAID OUT a girl that was suffering from a coughing attack due to her frail nature. Do you have any regret for winning in that matter?"

"Not at all, all's fair in love and war. If you forgot, I was on the ropes before the 'pure and perfect' Patchouli was forced to stop WAILING me with rocks because her body couldn't handle all that emotion."

"All's fair, eh?"

"You know who I have to face? Marisa Kirisame and Yuuka Kazami! They'll pull out all the stops, they won't care if I'm suffering from a coughing fit. If I'm coughing and stop my offensive, I'll be on the wrong end of a Master Spark."

*ding*

"Be a monster to beat a monster, eh? OK, Murasa, who am I?" Byakuren grabbed the next cutout.

"You are Nitori Kawashiro.

--TOPIC: NITORI--

To say you beat Wriggle Nightbug is an understatement. You throttled her with a little engineering touch. You're expected to run away with Group Eight, but are you destined for further?"

"I hope so. The difference between Group Eight and my potential opponents in the Knockouts is the difference between Easy and Lunatic. Tewi Inaba is not Utsuho Reiuji in terms of power. I just need to do my business in the Pools and worry about my Knockout opponents when I know who they are."

"If you get Utusho, can you counter her nuclear power?"

"I think I can figure it out."

"A counter?"

"No, how to create nuclear power."

*ding*

"Just what we need, two walking A-bombs in Gensokyo. Alright, next head, who am I?"

"You are Sakuya Izayoi.

--TOPIC: SAKUYA--

"Yukari Yakumo's recoil was more surprising, but it's easy to forget that the elegant and perfect maid was sweating profusely as she gripped herself to the dirt to avoid being nothing but a sunspot from Utsuho Reiuji's dangerous Subterranean Sun attack. Is this another crack in the SDM's armor?"

"Absolutely not. The only other person to worry about in my group is Alice Margatroid. Do you REALLY think I would lose to Kogasa Tatara or the hakutaku?"

"I suppose not."

"The SDM shall reign supreme. The sweep will happen next round, without a doubt."

"A very bold claim, but not unfounded."

"Four SDM members in the Championships, that's the minimum."

*ding*

"Now that's a bit crazier of a claim! LAST HEAD! OK, Murasa, who am I?"

"You are Kisume.

--TOPIC: KISUME--

"Your surprising upset of the Prismriver Sisters gave you the inside track for Group Seven's coveted fourth seed. Of course, you're going up against Tournament Favorite Yukari Yakumo who, unlike before the first round, actually seems vulnerable in the second round. Will the bucket pull off the impossible?"

"Well, first off, impossible is Yukari losing to the Aki Sisters."

"Zing!"

"And second, while I will try my best to get the upset, it will be very, very difficult and it might be better to save my strength and focus on beating Yamame."

"Losing the battle to win the war?"

"To a point. If I see an opportunity, you know I'm going to take it."

*ding*

"Well I'm sure getting into the Knockouts will be a pleasant unexpected surprise."

"Unexpected to you. We're running out of time!" Murasa tossed the paper cut-out of Kisume's head at the camera, missing completely, "Big Finish time!

--TOPIC: GROUP EIGHT--

Mystia downs Tewi and Chen defeated Parsee for a jump start in Group Eight. Who do you have taking seeds 2 through 4?"

"Mystia, Chen, and Tewi. The rabbit did well in defeat and I think she has some wins in her.

--TOPIC: MEILING--

Hong Meiling sets up for a warm-up match before her Round Three match against Sanae Kochiya. Is the gatekeeper up for a fall, Murasa?"

"Who is she facing?"

"The Aki Sisters."

"Well there's your answer. I'm more worried about Sanae against Hina Kagiyama than I am for Meiling against the Aki Sisters times 10.

--TOPIC: UPSETS--

OK, Byakuren, who ya got for the big upset in Round Two?"

"REISEN! UDONGEIN! INABA!"

"No way! You have the lunar rabbit downing FLANDRE SCARLET?"

"I do! You ever see that bunny when she sets her eyes on something? She will cling to your ankles and not let go until she has accomplished her goal."

"A win over Flandre will put Reisen as the frontrunner in Group Three."

"You bet! I have no qualms about Reisen having a top seed.

--TOPIC: 0-2--

Last one, what big name is dropping to 0-2, Murasa?"

"Ran Yakumo. She's facing off against an angry Kanako Yasaka who is also fighting off the dreaded 0-2."

"What about Eirin Yagokoro?"

"That match is a toss-up. On one hand, Eirin fought well against Flandre. On the other, Reimu is…Reimu, with a habit of pulling the most random and destructive spells OUT HER ASS to get a cheap win."

"Yuyuko?"

"Well I said earlier that Youmu was going to win, so yeah…there's two."

*ding*

"That's it, our time is up! Be sure to join us again midway through Round Two."

"Where we'll discuss how wrong Byakuren was after they peel Reisen's body off the floor."

"I think she has a great chance!" The bickering and yelling continued as the cameras fade to black.