I guess I expected something from the Pageant. Like a gag or something. Instead this chapter lacked any friction. We saw anxiety with if Manabu would show up. But it was just...
Manabu: "Ah I hope I can make it! I need to ask someone to cover for me!"
Other Guys: "Hey we're here to cover for you!"
Manabu"Oh okay..."
And that's fine, but there wasn't any impact for the rest of the chapter either. But I guess I wanted a gag or two for the pageant. Maybe a fakeout to being 'open'. And then Megumi could catch herself and then stride by like normal.