[Manjoume, unsurprisingly, looks grumpy at the mention of his rival, and the reminder of Rei's crush on him, but...]

Judai is rather oblivious when it comes to most things, but... if it involves a duel, you do admittedly have a better chance of getting his attention that way... I guess.

[As much as he hates to have to agree with her on something like that. Plus...]

And if it does get his attention, then... that means I shouldn't have to worry about him interrupting my chance to win over Asuka...

[So Rei might actually be on to something after all, if this works out in a way to benefit them both here??]