Representative from Tanoiro walks up to the stage and hands Shura an envelope.
Shura Erco: In a stunning contrast, after coming out on top in the previous round, Aclaira is the only nation to receive no votes from Tanoiro! Moisantia now takes the lead, with Nurdia itself trailing by one point!
Applause. Aclairan audience members start booing. Moisantian and Nurdish audience members roar with applause.
Shura draws an envelope from behind the podium and starts reading.
Shura Erco: According to NCEV chairwoman Mia Goldman, voters of all demographics, especially Canyōne-Nurdish, were absolutely enthralled by Unleash the Archers frontwoman Brittney Slayes' brilliant vocal performance, which complimented "Northwest Passage"'s epic composition beautifully.
Shura Erco: We're now halfway through the votes! With the competition so tight, it's pretty much anybody's game to claim! Before we get to the remainder of the results, we're going to take a brief break.
Shura Erco: Welcome back, everyone! Apologies for such short notice, we got several complaints from audience members who were growing impatient by the slow wait to read the first batch of votes. We will try to tally up everybody else's votes more efficiently, though we make no promises!
Our seventh voter this evening is Bigicia! How will they affect the tide?
Representative from Bigicia hands Shura an envelope.
Shura Erco: Aclaira claims their fourth 12! They now take first! On another note, Adamsburg may be creeping up a bit as a result of their 10 from Bigicia!
Representative from Baia Papaya hands Shura an envelope.
Shura Erco: Suddenly, Moisantia is coming out on top! Aclaira received only 2 points this round, setting them back down to second place. Tanoiro had a rocky start but has now really come up from behind, and is now outmatching previous leaders Zechonia and Nurdia for third!