WATCH: Old video of 'rock, paper, scissors' contest is full of raw emotions

Almost all of us have played "rock, paper, scissors" not just as a child but as an adult too. You often use it to decide who gets the first say or sometimes simply to pass the time. But in Japan, the game is taken pretty seriously and used to reach major decisions.

A video is going viral on the internet showing two people playing the game to reach a huge decision about their music careers.

An old video from 2016 has emerged on social media showing two contestants engaged in an intense battle of "rock, paper, scissors". While it seems odd to have such a contest, the video will still leave you overwhelmed with emotions.

The contestant's victory triggers an unprecedented wave of joy throughout the audience witnessing the event, making people call it the "best video on the internet". The game is known as Janken in Japan and is apparently quite a big thing in the country.

According to Mashable India, it was being used at an event organised by pop group AKB48 to choose the person who will appear on their next record. Tanabe Miku and Yumoto Ami were facing off against each other.

Watch the video. You can feel the stress in the nail-biting moment.

Who knew Japan took rock, paper, scissors so serious😂 pic.twitter.com/8EVMEbSRbw — Historic Vids (@historyinmemes) August 29, 2024

As Tanabe wins, all hell breaks loose and the venue is filled with sheer joy. The expressions on her face are winning the internet. The victory left her teary-eyed and visibly shaken. Her competitor goes on to hug her and the stadium continues to roar with applause.

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Tanabe drained goes on to say that she will get off the fatigue with a drink.