Hyouka - Volume 03 - The Kudryavka Sequence - Welcome to KANYA FESTA! (1)

Imo-mochi, huh? I like that a lot. By the way, how much time do we have
left? Looking at my watch, we still have two minutes. But wouldn't the
commentator say something about the time if we're short on it?
Looking at the kitchen counter, I see a row of dishes being lined up, as well
as a row of utensils, and the dishes now being prepared, and then the
ingredients...
"AHH-~!"
I yelled. And instantly,
"Whoa there, Team Classics Club! No talking is allowed."
Damn, this is bad.
That's it, there's still time to let her know! This is really bad. Chitanda-san has
made a grave error. But can it be resolved? I crossed my arms over my head
to indicate to her that she's making a mistake.
Chitanda-san seems to have noticed my gesture, has she realized?
She gave a gentle smile and crossed her arms as well.
"..."
Looks like we're unable to communicate at all.
It's useless. Even if she were to realize, nothing could be done about it.
The imo-mochi began to boil inside the pot. Placing them on a small plate,
she applied some soy-sauce over them.
And right on cue, "Forty minutes is up! Please change with your final
member now," said the announcement.