[The concept of this being a "contest" honestly doesn't occur to Ami, instead, she's focusing on the "front row seats" statement and waves a hand at the joke.]

Nonsense, Rei, we should always give tickets to our friends. [She smiles at the two older women.] Ah, but speaking of performances, I can't wait for the theater's next play.

We'll have to figure out where to put in the shrine.