No, this is how they punish the people who refuse to play.

[Senku really sounds like he does on any other day, even laughing a little when he continues.]

Don't feel too sorry for me. I chose this over a ten billion percent guaranteed ass beating.

But even if I stood a chance, the whole setup is a little too much of an old-fashioned bloodletting for my tastes.

[At first he thought it didn't even fit the theme, but there's gambling and banquets, so not everything is about sex in this place centered on indulging. There are probably guests who have been waiting for their chance to indulge in violence.

Just not him.

No matter how distracting the situation he's in and his thoughts on it might be, Senku can't help but notice the way Hiyori is carefully not looking at him.]

You don't have to stare at the ground. I know now I'm the last person you'd ever get turned on by.

[He doesn't hold a grudge, but he can't resist.]