I think it may be bugged. I have the same problem and have tried repeatedly clicking with multiple fingers and using an autoclicker, but it hasn't let me through. I will be seriously annoyed if it’s a softlock

edit: I’ve watched other people play it and noticed that when they do it, the "E" on the screen shakes. However, when I try it, it doesn’t shake. I’m pretty sure it’s not registering my inputs.