Baka To Test To Shoukanjuu - Volume 02
Baka To Test To Shoukanjuu - Volume 02
Baka To Test To Shoukanjuu - Volume 02
Volume 2
"...Yuuji."
"What?"
"Ah, you're talking about the huge theme park that is under construction, right? Seems like it's
about to be opened soon."
"Oh, the one that they remodeled from the abandoned hospital? Sounds interesting."
"It's that facility that accelerates many times and keeps spinning around. Though I don't know
how it looks like, it sure makes me excited."
"...Nn."
"...If so, does that mean that you will go if I have tickets to the pre-opening?"
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"...Will you go?"
"...Really?"
"I told you I won't already, didn't I? Do I look like someone who would break a promise?"
In order to decide what the class will do during this school festival, please answer the
following question:
Teacher's comment:
I see. Being a part of the guests' memories isn't a bad thing. Sensei will remember to include a
photo album of all these as standby.
Teacher's comment:
"Calories."
Teacher's comment:
Sensei feels that your life is in danger when you answered this.
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The cherry-colored flowers are gradually disappearing from the streets, what replaces it is the
season of germination.
Our Fumitsuki Gakuen is preparing for the first event of the new year – 'Cool Summer Festival'.
Some classes are turning their classrooms into haunted houses, and some of them are preparing
the utensils, setting up their yakisoba stalls. There are also classes that are exhibiting the
'summoning system' that only this school has. In order to prepare for this school festival, class
time was extended, and every class was full of energy.
"I want to send that weak ball of yours flying over the fence!"
"What did you say? Like I'm going to let that happen!"
I use my feet to adjust the mound, waiting for Yuuji, the catcher, to give the signal. As my bad
friend, who was also hailed as a genius in the past, he can definitely give me instructions on how
to beat Sugawa-kun easily.
Here it comes, Yuuji's signal. The first ball indicates the type of ball to be thrown. Then, what
kind of ball?
"Curveball, target..."
Even though it's impossible to get a homerun off that, isn't there something wrong with it?
"OI, YOU GUYS! WHAT ARE YOU DOING INSTEAD OF PREPARING FOR THE
SCHOOL FESTIVAL?!!"
Our homeroom teacher, Nishimura-sensei (a.k.a. Ironman), rushes in with a raging and imposing
manner. If we're caught, we'll be beaten up really terribly by the refined fist of that guy! Got to
get away!
"IT'S, IT'S NOT ME! WHY ARE YOU SINGLING ME OUT ALL THE TIME?!!"
Though I have used up all my energy to run, I can't shake the enemy. As expected of the man
who focuses on P.E and is interested in triathlons—OI! This isn't the time to be impressed!!
The one who suggested using the prep time to play baseball was Yuuji, so he should be the one
responsible for this.
Thinking this, I turn towards Yuuji, and that guy is using his eyes to tell me, "A forkball between
Ironman's legs."
"THAT'S NOT RIGHT! I DIDN'T ASK FOR THE TYPE OF PITCH!! ALSO, WOULDN'T
THAT MAKE ME THE SOLE TARGET OF HIS WRATH?!!"
Come to think about it, what's the point of throwing a breaking ball?
"Everyone get back to class! We're the only class which doesn't know what to do at this point!!"
Ironman's terrifying roar sends us scurrying back to the broken and dirty classroom.
"Then, it's about time to decide what we want to do for this spring festival—'cool summer
festival'."
After the baseball match was interrupted, F class representative Yuuji makes this announcement
as he overlooks us, who are sitting on the mats.
"Anyway, we'll have to nominate someone to be the committee member. I'll let the nominated
person settle all this."
Yuuji, just because he's uninterested, is he planning to push the responsibility to someone else
and take a nap? While we were preparing just now, he was the one who suggested that we play
baseball. This is so completely different from the attitude he showed during the summoning
battle.
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"Yoshii-kun, Sakamoto-kun doesn't seem to like school festivals, does he?"
My classmate, Himeji Mizuki-san asks in a soft voice that won't disturb any meeting at all. Her
beautiful smile and large breasts dazzle me.
'I never asked directly before, so I'm not sure, but it seems like he's not passionate about it. If he's
interested, Yuuji would immediately take action."
Himeji-san, who would normally reveal a cheerful expression, looks rather gloomy.
Himeji-san's face closes in on me, her eyes looking up. So, so cute...
This is my honest opinion. Though I'm glad that there are less lessons now, I don't have a clear
goal on what to do during the school festival.
"Eh?"
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"Then, Yoshii-kun, do you know...? It's said that there would be lucky couples formed during the
school festival-- *Cough cough cough*!"
Before she finished speaking, Himeji suddenly covered her mouth with her hand, coughing. Her
face is slightly red, does she have a cold?
She looks a bit uncomfortable, her eyes are still teary. Come to think of it, Himeji-san seems to
be coughing quite a lot recently.
Right now, our equipment has been demoted from the lousy tatami mat to just straw mats and
cardboard boxes. Compared to normal tables and chairs, using these things to study is not only
tiring, but unhygienic. For Himeji-san, whose body is very weak, it's not strange for her to fall
sick so easily. No, it's to be expected, actually.
If we don't do something...
A hygienic environment, and facilities that don't strain the human body much. If we don't prepare
these two things, I feel that Himeji-san will faint one day. There's two months to the next
summoning battle, but if we can raise our class rank earlier...
"Then, Shimada-san will be our school festival committee member, is that okay?"
Yuuji's words enter my mind subconsciously. At this moment, we're still discussing the festival.
"Eh? You want me to do it? Hn—But I have to take part in the summoning tournament, it might
not be too convenient."
The person who suddenly rolled her eyes in surprise is Shimada Minami-san, who had been
staying in Germany since she was young, before she returned to Japan with her parents. In terms
of looks, well, she has scary eyes and a ponytail.
"Yuuji, if it's a committee member, I do feel that Himeji-san would be better suited than
Minami."
"Eh? Me?"
Now that her name has entered the conversation, Himeji-san looks a bit puzzled. Compared to a
fierce Minami, I feel that there wouldn't be many arguments if gentle Himeji-san was involved.
"Himeji probably won't be able to do it, since by the time she finished listening to everyone's
comments, time would be up."
Now that he mentioned it, Yuuji is right. Himeji-san would definitely be unable to give up on
some decisions. Normally, this gentleness would be a plus, but at this moment, it'll become a
critical disadvantage.
"Also, Aki. Mizuki has to take part in the summoning battle as well."
"It's supposed to just be a school publicizing event, both of you really like to get involved."
In our Fumitsuki Gakuen, there is a 'test summoning system' that the whole world is watching.
And this year, it seems like they wanted to hold a 'test summoning battle' during the 'cool
summer festival' to showcase this highly anticipated system to the world. However, I'm just not
interested in this.
"It's Mizuki who invited me to this tournament. Because she wanted to changed her stubborn
father's view and surprise him."
"Hn, she said that her dad was grumbling about many things, so she said a lot of stuff to him
angrily. Something like, 'I won't forgive you for treating F class like idiots!'."
"Because otou-san [1] doesn't understand anything at all, to treat everyone like idiots just
because I'm sent to F class? I won't forgive this."
"..."
Sorry, even I, who understands everyone in the class well, feel that F class is an organization of
idiots.
"So Himeji wants to form a F class team, win the tournament, and surprise her dad."
I see, for Himeji-san, who's second in our year, if she's to team up with Minami, who can get
rather decent marks if she can understand the question, it's not impossible for them to win the
tournament.
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"Ah, sorry Yuuji. It's about letting Minami be the committee member, is it?"
"Then we'll just select an assistant committee member. Will that do?"
Yuuji glances at me. Don't tell me he's going to use me as a living sacrifice? But won't Minami
accept this sort of troublesome work if there is help?
"Hm...that's right. If I can work together with the assistant committee member, I can do it..."
"Really? Then will everyone please nominate the substitute committee member? Shimada, please
select two people for the final vote."
Everyone okay? Yuuji asks the class. At this moment, names start to pop up from everywhere in
the class.
Maybe it's time to get rid of these guys who are showing their passion to Himeji-san.
The person who said these words is the beauty who always talks in an old fashioned way,
Hideyoshi. Though he's really a guy.
"About this, since everyone probably has the same opinion . why don't we choose a suitable
person?"
Though I don't know whether I'm suited for this, as he's right, I can't refute it.
However, there isn't much difference. It doesn't mean that everything's settled once I'm
nominated. Minami will have to choose two nominees, and once that is done, everyone has to
decide.
"Nominee ①...Yoshii."
"Nominee ②...Akihisa."
"Oi, Yuuji, don't you feel that there is something obviously wrong with the way Minami chose
them?"
"OI! Stop acting as if you're bothered! Also, those guys ridiculing your classmate as rubbish, you
guys are rubbish among humans!"
"Oi oi, Aki. Compared to this trivial stuff, since it's decided that I'm working with you, you have
to come up here and settle what we are discussing."
Yuuji replaces me and returns back to his seat. He doesn't even bother to suppress his yawning,
revealing a lazy look.
"I'll lead this meeting. Aki, you'll write the ideas on the board."
Standing in front of the tattered blackboard, I pick up the chalk that can't be any shorter. Really,
these facilities are in such bad conditions, is there even any way for us to study?
"Then now, please present your ideas. If you have any suggestions on what the class should do,
please raise your hands, okay?"
After Minami finished speaking, several classmates raised their hands. Seems like not everyone
is uninterested in this.
"Tsuchiya."
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"...(Getting up)."
The one being called out, standing up now, is one of my friends, Tsuchiya Kouta. Compared to
his name, a nickname that he got for being perverted and silent—Muttsuriini , should be even
more well known.
"...Photo Gallery."
"...Tsuchiya, I'm getting a dangerous vibe from your photo gallery idea."
From the viewpoint of a female, Muttsuriini's photos are rather disgusting. However, to the guys,
that photo gallery could be said to be a mountain of gold. Maybe we can call it a peeping house.
"Nevermind, Aki, this can pass as a suggestion. Can you write it on the blackboard?"
"Got it."
"Next, Yokomizo."
"A maid café—is what I want to say. I do feel that it's unoriginal, so how about a bride's café?"
"Like an ordinary café, but the girls get to wear wedding gowns."
Actually, it's still a café, it's just that we're wearing different clothes. The atmosphere has to be
similar to that of a wedding event, no? This might be interesting.
"Won't the male customers hate it? Besides, a wedding is also called a human life's grave."
"Ah, ngh."
Really can't stand this chalk that's so hard to use. Seems like we really need some decent
classroom facilities.
"A Chinese café? You're going to make the girls wear cheongsams?" [2]
"Nope, not that. I propose that our tea shop sell some authentic oolong tea or some simple tea.
This isn't a business that uses sexy clothing to earn money. To begin with, they said that the term
'food' came from China [3]. In terms of 'food' culture, none of them are as profound as Chinese
cuisine. Even though in recent years, the rise of the European culture is forcing Chinese cuisine
onto the brink of elimination, in terms of food—"
Wha, what? Though I'm not exactly sure what's going on, now that Sugawa-san is talking till his
saliva is flying out, seems like he's rather knowledgeable about it, no? Maybe it's just that I don't
have any idea of what's going on?
"Ah, un."
...This is terrible, what the heck did Sugawa-san say? I didn't listen to what he said at all because
of all the complicated terms and because he was so long-winded. I don't even know what to write
on the board.
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After I finished writing, the classroom door was pushed open with a 'clak clak' sound. What
appeared is the face of a man whose thick muscles matches his face.
This is the homeroom teacher of F class, the one who sent us running—Nishimura-sensei, also
known as Ironman.
Hearing Minami say this, Ironman slowly turns to look at the blackboard that is covered with my
words.
The crowd starts to argue back, obviously not wanting to increase supplementary class time.
However, why do I feel like everyone intends to treat me like an idiot to avoid supplementary
lessons...
However, no matter how terrible he is, he's still a teacher. To think that Ironman would be angry
about them betraying their own classmate to avoid supplementary lessons, this made me think
better of him. Well, slightly anyway.
If we were of the same age, this is where I'd tie him up.
"You guys, really...can't you guys be a little serious? Haven't you guys even thought about using
the money you earned to upgrade your facilities, or something like that?"
Ironman sighs as he says this. Hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.
"We don't have to wait till a summoning battle to improve our facilities!"
The atmosphere in the class intensifies. For us, who have waged summoning wars because we're
unhappy with our facilities, we obviously can't stand having facilities that are worse than what
we had originally.
That's Himeji-san's voice. Looking back, she's standing up, clenching her fist in front of her chest,
showing her enthusiasm.
What's going on? Though I didn't think that Himeji-san would be satisfied with these facilities, I
do feel that her being so enthusiastic and proactive doesn't suit her nature.
"No, a photo gallery requires less money to start up, it'll be better."
"However, won't we be forced to shut down if the committee members catch us?"
The class is becoming very active, all sorts of suggestions flying all over the place.
"But that lacks creativity. This old campus is so dirty; no one wants to come over. Won't we be
punished by the lack of special features?"
"The investment cost is too large, we probably won't be able to earn enough money during these
two days."
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Now the class is getting noisy. Everyone is enthusiastic all right, but this isn't going to bring a
definite conclusion.
Are we such a disorganized class? Why do I feel that it was much easier when we had our
summoning battles...
"Sigh...I have enough of this. Geez, Aki, can we drag Sakamoto in? We can't have a conclusion
if this keeps up."
As expected of F class. Is it because everyone has a strong personality? I can't even feel a tinge
of 'teamwork'. For Yuuji to lead this class, it's truly a remarkable job. However—
"Hm...I don't think it's possible. It's scary how cold Yuuji's attitude can be when he's not
interested in something."
Yuuji isn't interested in the school festival or the teaching facilities. Though I do feel that he can
integrate everyone's views if he leads everyone like during the summoning wars, Yuuji probably
won't do it.
"I see...ENOUGH! JUST BE QUIET FOR NOW! SINCE YOU CAN'T DECIDE, JUST PICK
ONE FROM THE CHOICES!"
Minami, who's now especially angry and irritated, ended the conversation forcefully. This is the
correct decision.
Minami uses her eyes to prevent anyone from objecting, forcing everyone to vote. This is
something not even Himeji-san or I can do. Seems like Yuuji didn't just pick anyone at random.
"Then, those who want the photo gallery!—Okay, the bride's café next! – last one, Chinese
café!"
Minami's voice echoes throughout the hall. However, this doesn't seem to be able to control this
noisy situation.
Though there were very few votes, the Chinese teahouse won by only a few votes. I feel that this
is a reasonable result.
"...(Standing up silently)"
Chinese cuisine is a gentleman's necessity—I've never heard of this before. Maybe he learnt it
after going to Chinese restaurants to see the female attendants who are wearing cheongsams for
such a long time. Muttsuriini's hands are nimble, and he learns extremely quickly, we should just
leave it to him.
"Then we'll split the class into kitchen and hall groups. Those who want to work in the kitchen,
go to where Sugawa and Tsuchiya. Those who want to work in the hall, go to Aki!"
For some reason, I ended up being the person in charge of the hall.
I immediately stopped Himeji-san, who looks like she really wanted to work in the kitchen. Now
that we're betting on our facilities, we can't let the store close because everyone gets food
poisoning!
"...(Nodding head!)"
Hideyoshi and Muttsuriini both understood this destructive power and quickly exchanged
glances with me. The biggest victim, Yuuji, probably didn't notice as he's sleeping—that should
be it, but looking closely, one can see that he's twitching slightly. Is he dreaming of Himeji-san's
cooking as well?
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The person who's unaware of the lethality of her own cooking reveals a puzzled expression.
It's simple to say the truth, but it'll break her heart.
"Ah, eh—well, think about it, because Himeji-san's so cute, we'll be able to get customers if you
stay outside—IT HURTS! MI, MINAMI! MY BACK IS NOT A SANDBAG!"
"You...you're saying that I'm cute...since Yoshii-kun said it, then I'll do my best outside then ☆"
"..."
'Hideyoshi, what are you talking about. You're so cute, of course you have to be outside—
GYYAAAHHH! MI, MINAMI-SAMA! IT'LL BREAK! MY SPINE! IT'S A VITAL BONE
THAT'LL AFFECT MY LIFE!"
In this chaotic situation, the school festival that allows us to return back to normal life begins.
Teacher's comment:
Correct.
Teacher's comment:
Teacher's comment:
Before I correct your answer, sensei wishes that you notice that you didn't answer the correct
number of answers.
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"Aki, can I talk to you for a while?"
Right now, school is over. Just as I plan to go home with nothing special in mind, Minami called
me.
"Instead of needing your help, it's more of discussing something with you."
She seems rather normal now, seems like she's not planning to say anything random.
"Um, thanks. I feel that Aki's the most suited person to talk to regarding this—about that, is there
really no way to get Sakamoto involved?"
Speaking of Sakamoto, that's my best bad friend, the representative of class F—Sakamoto Yuuji.
Seems like Minami believes that the teahouse would only be successful if Yuuji is the one
leading class F. by not trying to do this the foolhardy way, it seems that she's a pretty smart girl.
"Mm—this is going to be hard...I just said it before, Yuuji won't care about anything that he's not
interested in."
That guy probably doesn't even know what the class would be doing.
"Eh? I feel that even if I'm to ask him myself, that guy won't change his answer—"
"No, this won't happen. He will definitely accept Aki's request, because—"
"Even though we're together often, there isn't really much difference..."
"Who wants to be with that Yuuji in the first place? Even if that's the case, I'll prefer Hideyoshi!"
"...Ah, Akihisa?"
"That...about that, I'm grateful for your feelings, but even if you're to say that, there are many
obstacles that can't be overcome. That, let's think, something like age difference..."
"Hi...Hideyoshi! It's not like that! You completely misunderstood me! It was just a figure of
speech! And the biggest obstacle between us isn't the age difference!!"
Hideyoshi blushes as he lowers his head. What, what now! I'm starting to think that it's fine if it's
Hideyoshi!
I shook my head, trying to get these dangerous thoughts out of my mind, and turn to look at
Minami.
"Isn't there any way we can do this? If this keeps up, the teahouse will be a failure."
Her eyes are looking down, her face looking gloomy as well. That's right, I'm also thinking about
how to get Yuuji involved in this.
Once the teahouse succeeds, we can use the money to improve F class facilities, and lessen the
burden on Himeji-san's body as well. if possible, I'll also want this shop to succeed.
"Oh yeah, what are you talking about? Seeing both of you looking so troubled, it should be
serious."
"It's not really something serious, we're just talking about store management and class
equipment."
Minami looks rather weird. She's not really unhappy with the facilities, but for her to be this
enthusiastic, what is she thinking?
"Though she told me not to tell this to anyone, but this situation...can you keep a secret about it?"
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"Actually, this has something to do with Himeji."
"Eh?"
Himeji-san's transferring school? How is that possible! We're finally in the same class, and just
getting started. Now she's about to transfer schools! I haven't created any wonderful memories
with her, nor have I lay on Himeji-san's lap and let her dig my ears. Come to think of it, what
will happen to this class? As the class idol, the whole class would be left to ruin if she's not
around, and would be reduced to a hell full of violence and plundering. The hairstyle of the
whole class will become a Mohican that's of a late-century savior, after that, it'll be an all out
bloody war for Hideyoshi—
Who's shaking my shoulders so hard? Ah, it's Hideyoshi. You're cute today.
"Exactly what I said. If this keeps up, Himeji may end up transferring schools."
This is really a strange way to say it. I thought that in normal circumstances, once someone
decides to transfer school, it's inevitable.
"Shimada. Isn't the reason Himeji-san's transferring school unrelated to what you're talking
about?"
Anyone can easily understand that the facilities of class F isn't suitable for Himeji-san. Though
I'm not against the school's method of increasing the competition through education, it's weird
for Himeji-san, who's at such a high level, to have to endure this poor treatment. We have only
straw mats and cardboard boxes. Even if she has to study with our class, there are only idiots all
around us. She hasn't done anything wrong herself, yet she's forced to study in this poor
environment, any parent would want her to transfer schools.
Like what Minami said, this poor conditions may end up damaging Himeji's health in the long
run. Though we do sweep the floor sometimes (well, rarely), it's still not a hygienic place. Right
now, the conditions are okay, but when winter comes blowing through the windows, even if it's
not Himeji-san, a lot of us will end up falling sick.
"I see, so you want the teahouse to be successful so that we can upgrade the facilities?"
"Hm, even though Himeji wants to change her dad's view of F class by winning the 'summoning
tournament', if we don't upgrade the facilities..."
One of the reasons why Himeji-san is transferring is because F class is full of idiots, so Himeji-
san's actions aren't just for show. However, the most important thing is still Himeji-san's health.
If we don't find a way to improve it, her parents will never change their mindset.
Minami looks at me with a tentative look. This is really unexpected; do I really look that cold-
blooded?
"Of course, I don't like it! Not just Himeji-san, even if it was Minami and Hideyoshi I would feel
the same."
If it's because of family problems, then it can't be helped, I don't want to be separated from my
friends because of this stupid reason.
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Incidentally, if it's Yuuji, I won't even bother.
"That's right. After hearing this, I can't stand around and remain silent."
I took out my handphone and dialed Yuuji's number. That guy has his school bag in school even
though he's not around, which means that he's still in school.
"Hello—"
"Akihisa? Good timing. Sorry, can you help me get my bag—Argh! SHOUKO!"
The phone line was cut, leaving behind a 'du du du' sound.
"Eh, something like 'I was discovered' and 'I'll leave my bag with you'."
"Seems like he was being pursued by Kirishima Shouko. Despite his outer looks, he's rather
weak to the opposite gender."
Kirishima-san is the school representative, jet-black hair and slender limbs, a charismatic and
talented girl. However, for some reason, there is something wrong with her, to fall for Yuuji like
that...
Um, why must Yuuji run around and hide? If it's an ordinary boy, they won't be pursued by her,
but would pursue her instead. Yuuji, to think that you would waste this opportunity!
"In this current situation, it's the best moment to get Yuuji to lead us in preparing the teahouse.
Mm, can both of you help out?"
"...Can you tell me how it is a coincidence that we're meeting each other in the girls' changing
room?"
That's right. Like what Yuuji said, this is the girls' changing room. Because it's Yuuji, I don't
think that he's honestly hiding inside the male toilet or changing room, where the girls are not
allowed to enter, and would use reverse psychology and hide inside places that guys are
forbidden to enter...it's just that I never expected myself to find him so easily.
Kacha—
The door is opened as soon as the sound is heard, a girl wearing P.E. attire is standing at the door.
"Erm...eh? Aren't you guys the problematic duo from F class? This is the girls' changing room,
you know!"
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"Oh my, Kinoshita Yuuko-san, what a coincidence."
"Got it!"
We leaped out of the small window in the changing room, seems like there's no way we can get
past this.
Though we're wearing only slippers, we still continued to run. The opponent is Ironman, we'll be
dead if we're caught.
The gruff voice can be heard from behind. Damn it! He's chasing up!
"Akihisa!"
Yuuji's voice came from behind. His eyes are aimed at an open window on the seconds level of
the new campus. Are we going to escape through there?
"OK!"
After receiving Yuuji's signal, I took off my coat as I ran. At this moment, Yuuji starts to run
past me.
"There's no way out there! Give up and accept your supplementary lessons!"
"Ironman's voice is becoming closer and closer. To be honest, I'm rather scared myself."
"Got it!"
I jump onto the platform formed by Yuuji's hands, and at that moment, Yuuji swings his hands
up, allowing me to get up to the second level easily.
"Ugh, those idiots! Having such athletic abilities only in stupid events like this!"
Ignoring Ironman's loud roar, as I got into the school compound, I lowered the coat that I just
took off.
"Whoosh!"
This time, Yuuji kicks the wall, using the momentum to lift himself up into the air and grab my
coat.
"Ha!"
At this moment, I swing my coat up. Though the coat creates an irritating flapping sound, at least
we managed to get in safely.
Even if it's Ironman, he can't get up to the second level. What we are hearing is the sound of a
defeated dog barking.
"I should be the troubled one. If you weren't here, this wouldn't have happened.
"What are you saying. Aren't you the one in the wrong? To hide in the girls' changing room?"
"It, it can't be helped! It's Shouko we're talking about here! It's not like I can hide anywhere when
it's her!"
Certainly, she does give the vibe that she'll enter a male changing room without any hesitation.
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"...She wanted me to go to her house."
"From my perspective, this is something worth being envious about right? Is it to Kirishima-san's
room? I want to go in—"
Maybe her emotions are a bit too much. I start to feel some pity to Yuuji. However, this regret
has nothing to do with why I'm looking for him!
"Then Yuuji, since you're in quite a fix, I got something good to say to you."
"..."
Yuuji reveals a surprised look as he receives the phone and places it by his ear.
"Hello? Is it Sakamoto?"
From the sound of it, it seems like Minami has handed the phone over to the other person.
"Wrong number."
Such a scary split-second decision. Not a lot of people in the world can immediately reply 'wrong
number'.
"Now, now, calm down. If you're willing to help, I won't do anything bad to you."
Every time this sort of situation pops up, I'll have to remember the fact that Yuuji was known as
a prodigy, because his mind reacts extremely fast.
"Really, you didn't have to do it in such a roundabout way. If you just said that 'I want to do
something for my beloved Himeji-san! Please help me!', I would have helped even if it's a
hassle."
"Ah—okay okay. I know your request. Guess I'll help you then."
"No problem. Come to think of it, are Shimada and Shouko close?"
At this moment, Yuuji reveals his probing eyes. Seems like he's wondering why Kirishima-san
from class A would be together with Minami from F-class.
"Idiot. Since I've already agreed to help, there's no point in getting angry, right?"
"Then let me tell you. Actually, the one who was imitating Kirishima-san's voice was
Hideyoshi."
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"I see. So Himeji-san is transferring schools..."
After Yuuji and I met up with Minami and Hideyoshi, we're now in our F class.
"There are three reasons why Himeji-san's dad wants her to transfer."
"First, the learning facilities that are so lacking that there are only straw mats and cardboard
boxes. In other words, this isn't a pleasant studying environment. If the teahouse succeeds, at
least we can use the money to settle the problem."
"Second, this old and dilapidated classroom. In other words, the study environment here will be
damaging to her health in the long run."
"So you're saying that the first is the setup of the classroom, while the second is the classroom
itself?"
"That's right. As for these, there is no way we can settle this by using the small amount of money
we earn through the teahouse. If we want to repair the classroom, we have to get assistance from
the school."
If we have money, we can buy tables and chairs. However, if we want to improve the classroom,
we have to settle the admin matters and get contractors over. This isn't something that we can do
ourselves, which is probably what Yuuji's trying to imply.
"And the third point, the last one—is the poor standard of our class. In other words, this
environment isn't going to let Himeji-san continue to improve."
Though we can take part in social clubs, in order to improve ourselves, close competition is
required. As long as Himeji-san's in F class, she can't expect this sort of competition around.
"That's true. It's alright if it's just one point, the second and third are going to be difficult."
At first, having a summoning battle would have settled the problem, but right now, the situation
has gotten complicated.
Come to think of it, Himeji-san said that she wanted to surprise her dad during class today. If she
can win the summoning battle, it can definitely prove that F class has the capability to compete
with the best. If so, the competition is settled.
"This is because Mizuki asked me, saying 'I don't want to transfer schools, so please help me.'
Even though I hate to take part in unnecessary entertainment like summoning battle, I can't
refuse if she asks me like this, no?"
Minami looks rather gentle, which is so unlike her. In an instant, it took my eyes away. She looks
like an onee-chan who'll take care of her sister. Maybe she has a younger brother or sister?
"If Shouko is to take part in the tournament, it'll be hard for us to win. However, she doesn't
seem to be interested in such things. With Himeji and Shimada's ability, there's a high chance
that they'll win."
If Kirishima-san is to take part in this, her partner would be from class A as well. It'll be a tough
battle. It's great that she's uninterested in this summoning battle.
If it's another pairing, we probably won't be able to make it past the preliminaries. This is
because F class is full of idiots.
"If Himeji and Shimada is to win, it'll generate publicity for the teahouse, this would be killing
two birds with one stone."
Hideyoshi says as he nods in agreement. Since our class is in the old and dirty campus, this sort
of publicity would be great.
"Then, Sakamoto, leaving that aside, what about the second problem?"
"Just this? The principal will settle this once we talk to her?"
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"I say, no matter how terrible this is, it's still an institute of education, you know? No matter what
kind of policy they have, as long as a student's health is affected, we have the right to request for
an improvement."
If we can do this, then there's hope that all three problems would be solved.
As the saying goes, strike the iron when it's hot, is that it?
"That's right, so now, we'll march into her office. Hideyoshi and Shimada, you two think about
the preparations for the school festival. Also, if you see Ironman, tell him that we've already
gone home."
Yuuji stood up as he gives the instructions. To be able to give orders so naturally, I guess that's a
talent in itself.
"Mm, I got it. If we see Ironman or Kirishima Shouko, we'll tell them that."
Hideyoshi smiles as he says that. Once Kirishima-san's name was mentioned, Yuuji looks
flabbergasted.
Receiving Minami's voice of support, Yuuji and I left the classroom, and head towards the
principal's office.
"...The prize...hidden..."
As we arrived in front of the principal's office, which is located in a corner of the new school
campus, there seem to be some sort of argument going on inside.
"Really? In other words, the principal's inside. It's great that we didn't make a wasted trip, let's go
in."
Well, we'll decide whether they're busy or not. Yuuji's right. Anyway, since we're here, we might
as well finish off what we came here for.
"Excuse me!"
After knocking on the fancy doors of the principal's office, Yuuji and I immediately barged in.
"You rude brats, normally one would wait for a reply before entering."
The person inviting us is a principal with a head full of white hair, Todou Kaoru. She's also the
person who's behind the test summoning system. Is it because she's a scientist? She does seem to
have quite a few quirks. And the first thing she says when she first met us is 'you rude brats'.
"Really. We're busy here, and yet there are some unexpected visitors. Well, we can't continue on
like this...don't tell me that you planned this?"
The man adjusting his glasses and glaring at the principal is the dean, Takehara-sensei. He's very
popular with some of the girls due to his sharp eyes and cold attitude. However, I don't really
like him.
"Stop saying such stupid things. I have nothing to hide in the first place, so why must I use such
meaningless tactics?"
The conversation continued on, with us not even understanding anything. The principal and the
dean are discussing something related to the running of the school. Maybe it's better to come
over another day.
"Like I said before, I'm not hiding anything. You're just mistaken."
"...Oh really. Since you want to deny it, then that's it for today."
After that, he turns around and leaves the room. Just now, Takehara-sensei seems to be
confirming something, but what? Is it in this room?
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The principal, who definitely doesn't look like she minded having her conversation with
Takehara-sensei interrupted, asks us.
Standing in front of the principal, Yuuji spoke. I'm surprised that he can even say such polite
words.
"I have no time to talk to you regarding this. If it's regarding the school administration, look for
Takehara-sensei. Also, it's common courtesy to give your names, remember that."
To be lectured about manners by such an arrogant granny, this is truly the end of the world.
"Sorry for my rudeness. I'm the representative of second year, F class, Sakamoto Yuuji, and he—
"
Wait a sec, principal! I haven't even introduced myself yet! To be able to associate my name with
that introduction, I'm about to cry...
Like a big bad looking up, the principal's lips curls up. For such a person to be an educator, this
is really inexplicable.
"If you have the time to say your thanks, hurry up, you half-wit."
"Okay then."
Come to think of it, the scene in front of me is really surprising to me. To be verbally abused like
this, Yuuji's attitude is still so cold. I never ever thought that he'll be this mature.
"Oh really, I'm impressed that you have so much free time."
"If it's the principal, who's like a piece of trash that existed since the Sengoku era, it's alright. But
now, this sort of studying environment is too dangerous for a normal high school student. We
feel that it might endanger someone's life." To mix in some provocative words in this respectful
tone, seems like Yuuji's about to go crazy as well.
"Anyway, because the cold wind has been blowing into our classroom, some students have
already fallen sick. So hurry up and fix it, you stupid old granny! That's about it."
Hearing Yuuji's seemingly polite words that are actually rude, the principal gives a thoughtful
expression, not uttering a single word.
Maybe she's enraged by Yuuji's attitude? Sigh, any ordinary person would be angry by it.
Yuuji was right. Even though the policy is weird, Fumitsuki Gakuen is still an institute of
education. As long as it involves a student's health, the school would take appropriate action.
This is good, this is good.
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"Yuuji, fill this old granny with mud and toss her into the sea."
"Really, this idiot is too disrespectful. If possible, can you tell us the reason? You stinking
granny."
"There isn't any need for any reason. This is because creating a difference in the classrooms is
our objective. So don't give me this nonsense, you brats."
"That's not good! If this keeps us, forget about us, the weaker girls in our class would collapse—
"
The principal interrupts me, placing her hands under her jaw as she says this.
"Besides, since it's my cute students saying this. We'll have a deal if you listen to my request."
"..."
Eh? Yuuji's not reacting at all. He places his hand near his mouth, seemingly thinking about
something.
Now that the situation has turned out like this, I can only substitute Yuuji and prompt the
principal into speaking.
"Do you know of the summoning tournament in the cool summer festival?"
"Mm, somewhat."
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"Then do you know what's the prize?"
"Eh? Prize?"
I didn't even know that there was a prize. This is because I didn't want to take part in the
tournament, and I don't think that I can win even if I'm taking part.
"To the winners of the tournament, we'll give them a certificate, trophy, and a platinum bracelet.
For the runner-ups, we'll give them a pair of 'Kisaragi Highlands' pre-opening premium tickets.
Hearing this prize, Yuuji froze up. What's wrong with him?
"Let me finish first, haven't you heard of the saying 'if you rush, you'll whatever'?" [4]
No idea.
"It's regarding the premium tickets. I heard some bad rumors about it, so if possible, I'll like to
have it back."
"Have it back? Then why not you just don't give them the tickets?"
"I would if I could. However, though the dean is in charge of this, he signed an agreement with
Kisaragi corporation, and right now, we can't back out of it."
Come to think of it, I heard of the rumor before that 'the principal was busy with the summoning
system, and allowed the dean to run the school'. Seems like this is true.
"As the principal, shouldn't you be careful when you sign an agreement?"
"Be quiet, brats. I was already busy with the platinum bracelets. Besides, I only heard of these
bad rumors recently."
The principal frowns. She sounds rather casual, but it seems that she feels that she has some
responsibility to bear.
The principal starts to explain with the words 'just something troublesome' and explains the
entire situation.
"The Kisaragi Corporation want to create a omen at the Kisaragi Highlands, the content being
'couples visiting there will be very happy'."
"OF COURSE I WOULD BE SCARED! WHAT THAT OLD GRANNY MEANT WAS THAT
'KISARAGI CORPORATION WILL USE ALL THEIR POWER TO FORCE THOSE
COUPLES WHO USE THE PREMIUM TICKETS TO MARRY'!!"
"What this mean is that the couple would have to be chosen from our Fumitsuki Gakuen."
"Damn it. For some reason, we have quite a lot of beauties in our school, and everyone's talking
about the summoning system. It'll be perfect for them to create this omen if they create this
rumor of getting married during high school! Of course we'll be targeted by Kisaragi
Corporation!"
Yuuji bites onto his lips in anguish. Why is he acting so strangely up till now?
Hearing Yuuji say this, the principal nods her head. She seems to know Yuuji quite well, and she
immediately called me by my name just now.
"Yuuji, calm down first. Kisaragi Corporation's plan isn't so bad. Besides, we know about this
plot, so we just don't have to go there."
He's most likely scared of being dragged along by Kirishima-san. I'm so jealous of him.
On a side note, if it's me, I'll probably have no one to go with. This makes me feel so lonely...
"...She will definitely participate in the tournament to win...if I go, I'll have to get married. If I
don't go, I'll also be forced to get married...my...my future has..."
Yuuji's eyes have gone blank, what on earth is going on? He probably promised Kirishima-san
that 'we'll go together once we get the premium tickets'. Though I don't know what's the price for
not fulfilling the promise, it should be something stupid.
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"Hm, like what he just said, I don't like the idea of ignoring the wishes of the couple in question
and forcing a future onto my cute students."
Does she really think that the students are cute? I'm really suspicious about that.
"That's right. It's to win 'the prizes of the summoning tournament'. If you can do it, I'll get your
classroom repaired."
"Of course, you can't take them by force from the winners, nor can they voluntarily give up the
tickets. I'm telling you to win the tournament."
Ugh! She read my mind! Though she's a weirdo, she's still an educator, huh? Seems like she
wouldn't allow anything like cheating.
"...If we win, you'll promise to fix our classroom and upgrade the facility?"
"What are you talking about? I only agreed to help you guys fix the classroom. As for the
facilities, that's part of the school's policy, and I don't intend to change it."
As expected, she answered like this. If we can get new facilities through this deal, it'll be a bad
example to the other classes...
"However, if you're to use the money earned through the cool summer festival, that's another
matter altogether. I'll close one eye on that and allow you to upgrade your facilities."
This is the principal's proposal. Normally, according to the school's policy, buying our own
facilities like tables and chairs is forbidden. But it seems like as long as we can agree to her
condition, she'll give us leeway.
"Can you help us improve the standard of our facilities? To us, repairing the classroom is as
important as improving our facilities."
"And then?"
"If our teahouse isn't successful, and we're not able to improve our facilities, we'll be worried
about the situation down there, and won't be able to concentrate on the tournament. This won't be
good for us and principal..."
"But! If you can promise us to improve our facilities, we can concentrate on the tournament—"
...Damn it. Though I hate it, we really have no choice but to go along with the conditions.
Just as I thought that the negotiations are complete and intend to head back to class, Yuuji adds
another condition on the principal.
"I heard that the summoning tournament is a two-on-two contest. An elimination type match.
The first is mathematics, and the second is chemistry."
If the first subject is mathematics, all the participants would have to compete in mathematics.
The reason why they would change the subject in the second battle is probably because the
points lost in the first battle would reduce the entertainment value of the competition. No matter
what anyone says, this is a school promotional activity.
"So what?"
"Once the participants are decided, please allow me to decide the subjects."
After Yuuji said this, for some reason, he showed some sharp eyes at the principal, trying to
probe her. Is he feeling suspicious about anything?
"Hm...alright. I won't allow it if you request for an inflation in points. But if it's just this, then I
guess I can help you with it."
Yuuji's eyes became even sharper. It's definitely beneficial to us already, so why bother giving
such an expression. I really can't understand him.
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"Then, that's as far as I'm going to help you. I presume you're going to win in the summoning
tournament, right?"
The principal asks. Does she really intend to prevent the Kisaragi Corporation's plan?
Yuuji reveals a bold smile. This is a fully motivated look that he had during the test summoning
battle.
Of course, I'm fully motivated as well. This is because the method to solve this problem is right
in front of us, and we only need to finish the job.
"YEAH!!"
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In order to decide what kind of activity the class should do, can all students please assist in
this survey.
Teacher's comment:
It really does have the atmosphere for a school festival, and doesn't require a lot of money, a
rather good idea.
'Skirt 15cm above the knees, the upper body must be like the skirt, with a nice emphasis on the
bustlines while keeping a strong sense of elegance. I hope that a light blue colour with white as
the base colour can be used. The tray should be made of shiny silver that can reflect the face onto
it, and the shop's logo should be on it. The shoes should be high heels, 5cm tall—'
Teacher's comment:
'Brassiere!'
Teacher's comment:
From the normal dirty classroom, our classroom has transformed into a Chinese teahouse.
"On first glance, this table seems really different from what it really is."
The tables placed around the classroom are actually just those cardboard boxes that we use in
class. By arranging them neatly and putting a nice tablecloth over it, even lousy boxes can
become a luxurious table.
"Ah, this is done by Kinoshita-san. I don't know where he got this beautiful tablecloth, but he
was able to turn them into tables quickly and skillfully." Himeji-san stares at Hideyoshi with
respect.
I see. This tablecloth is a prop that belongs to the drama club. No wonder the quality is so good.
"Hm, though it looks decent, it'll be different once we pull up the tablecloth."
Hideyoshi pulls up the tablecloth. What appears underneath are the dirty cardboard boxes that
we'rs so used to seeing.
"Our shop rating will drop a lot if the customers see this."
Minami came up beside me and observes. She's right. If these kind of lousy cardboard boxes are
to be seen, it'll cause our shop to have a bad reputation.
"It'll be no problem. Nobody will bother to look at them so closely. Even if they're to be
discovered, I'll tell that person to hide that secret in the heart."
"That's right. Nobody would deliberately flip up the tablecloth just to stir trouble."
If there's anyone who'll do this, then that person has no other motive except to disrupt our
business.
"The decorations inside the room are pretty as well, so there should be no problems, right?"
For the standards of a school festival, this is rather excessive. With this, there should be a lot of
people coming over.
"WAHH!"
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Muttsuriini 's voice suddenly came from behind. He still good at hiding his presence, but I do
feel that there's no need for this in everyday life.
"...Try it."
After saying it, Muttsuriini presents a wooden tub, tea and sesame balls are placed on the
ceramic plate.
"Wa...looks yummy..."
Himeji-san, Minami-san and Hideyoshi all reached their arms out, popping the just fried and
warm sesame ball into their mouths.
The snacks are rated highly. Girls really like sweets huh, all three of them.
"Yeah..."
Himeji-san and Minami look rather dreamy-eyed as they descend into dreamland. Is it really this
good?
Because there's no toothpick, I took it with my hand and took a small bite.
"Mmmm, rough and hard on the outside, sticky on this inside, not too sweet or too spicy—
ARGHH!!"
"Mu, Muttsuriini ! Why must you reveal such a terrified expression and stuff that sesame ball
into my mouth? Impossible! I can't do it!"
Muttsuriini stuffs the remaining half of the sesame ball into my mouth. This is a special snack
that will cause people to see the white lights! No ordinary person should be allowed to eat it!
After that, he pops the biochemical weapon that I took a bite off into his mouth without any
hesitation.
"I don't know what you're saying...hmm, rough and hard on the outside, sticky on this inside, a
bit too sweet and too spicy—ARGHH!!"
I tried to use my eyes to say this to Yuuji, 'Himeji-san made this, you probably won't say
anything too much, right?' as he lies on the ground. However, I can't make eye contact with him,
I'm just afraid that he doesn't get the message.
Yuuji, who's still lying on the ground, finally replies, "Can I cross that bridge now?"
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"Yuu, Yuuji! You can't cross it! You can't come back if you cross it!"
Thinking about how one bite can become a fatal blow, the food that Himeji-san makes is still
extremely terrifying.
Himeji-san, who's been eating the normal sesame ball and living in dreamland, finally senses that
something is wrong. It's great that she didn't see what happened.
Up till now, Minami was also stuck in dreamland. Maybe the good sesame balls are delicious, so
we can expect a boom in sales.
Anyway, I jokingly called Yuuji to get up. However, my hand is pressing against his heart. Right
now, the chances of him living is half!
"60,000? Are you kidding!? If you have to pay a toll to cross the river, it has to be the San—
ACK!"
Before he said something unnecessary, I spoke up. There's no time for eye contact this time.
Luckily, Yuuji's mind is good. Even if it's me, I don't want to kill my classmate.
(...No can do. I'll get rid of you before you can kill me.)
Our little laughter contains a conversation full of killing intent. See, we're rather close.
"Hm, Sakamoto seems to get cramps on his leg very often, huh?"
Not good. The same situation as a while back made Minami suspicious.
Yuuji stares at me with much pity as I took a punch from Minami. Why do I feel that this sort of
thing has been happening to me all recently...
Hideyoshi changes the topic smoothly. As expected of someone who knows what's going on.
Actually, he went to decide the subjects under the principal's orders. But we can't say this
dishonest method so easily, so Yuuji just made up an ambiguous answer on the spot.
Himeji-san won't doubt anyone as she says this, giving a smile. Such an obedient girl.
"Nope, don't mind it. More importantly, the teahouse can operate now, right?"
"That's correct."
Is there really no problem? A hint of unrest crept up in me as I wonder whether the ones Himeji-
san made got mixed in.
"Alright, then I'll let Hideyoshi and Muttsuriini handle the teahouse for now. Akihisa and I have
to settle the first summoning battle."
After saying this, he pats on the back of both Hideyoshi and Muttsuriini .
Minami looks like she's trying to confirm something as she stares at me.
I gave an ambiguous answer. The school principal told us not to 'tell anyone about the inside
story regarding the tickets', thus, I can't talk about it. But, why not?
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"Are you...aiming for the prize...?"
To be specific, we just want to exchange the prizes for the improvement in facilities.
If so, can we also exchange the platinum bracelets? According to rumours, there are bracelets
that allow a person to summon two summoned beasts and can also replace teachers to be some
sort of witness. Though I don't really want it, it's nice to wear it if I can get it.
"Eh?"
Before I noticed it, Himeji-san has gone into battle mode as well.
This is bad! I never intended to go with anyone, just wanting to handing it over to the principal.
However, due to the agreement, I can't say the reason so honestly...
On hearing this, Minami widens her eyes wide. Ho hum, it's not strange for you to find it weird.
"EH? You're going to use the tickets to go on the 'Happy Journey' with Sakamoto...?"
You idiot! Who wants to go on a happy journey with Yuuji!? This will cause a super huge
misunderstanding!!!
(Akihisa, endure it! That old hag will break the agreement if this gets revealed!!)
Yuuji whispered to me. Though I'm not willing in the slightest, this is for Himeji-san. Looks like
Yuuji is enduring the pain of being misunderstood as a homo. In this situation, I must hang on...
Not good. If this keeps up, the wrong information will be leaked to the outside world. My
ranking on the 'most suitable to be a homosexual student' will go up!!
"YUUJI, PLEASE STOP SAYING THIS AS A MATTER OF FACT!!? YOU DON'T EVEN
HAVE ANY INTENTION TO COVER ME!!"
Like a small fry running away and giving some vicious words to defend himself, Yuuji and I
leave the classroom behind us.
"Ahem—and now, the first summoning battle will officially begin now."
The summoning event is held at the special stage located at the field.
"Before the third battle begins, we won't be showing the battles to outsiders, so do your best."
The one in charge of this is the maths teacher, Kinouchi-sensei, so of course, the topic tested is
maths.
"Nn."
The two girls who are our opponents nod their heads. This is truly a scene worth smiling at.
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Come to think of it, where have I seen them before...
"Summon!"
As both of them shouted, the familiar magic array appears beside them. Two miniature head-
sized test summon beasts that take the appearance of the summoners appear from them.
B class, Iwashita Ritsuko, Maths 179 points & B class, Kikuiri Mayumi, Maths 163 points.
Two summoned beasts that possess similar equipment appear opposite. They have Western style
helmets and swords. They look like a much weakened version of Himeji-san's summoned being.
"Alright."
"Summon."
Our summoned beasts appear. My summoned beast is still equipped with a modified uniform and
a wooden sword. On the other hand, the one hailed as a genius, our class rep's summoned beast
is—
"...barehanded?"
Yuuji lets the summoned beast raise its fists for me to inspect,
How is it possible to have such a weak summon beast? Though the knuckles are his weapons, I
have never seen a summoned beast that has such lousy equipment!
Our summon beasts are wearing modified uniforms, one with a wooden sword and one with
metal knuckles. Even then, we can't deny the mocking of the opponent.
F class, Sakamoto Yuuji, Maths 179 points & F class, Yoshii Akihisa, Maths 63 points.
"Oi, Yu...Yuuji!"
"What?"
To think that he got 179, it's comparable to B class. He's supposed to be an idiot! HE'S
SUPPOSED TO BE AN IDIOT!!
"Ever since the last summoning battle, I started to study hard in order to beat 'A' class."
To be able to improve so much in such a short time? As expected of the man hailed as a genius.
Yuuji should be trying to prove that 'those who can't study can still succeed' as he challenged 'A'
class. Is there a reason for him not to lose even if he has to go against his ideals?
"What question?"
"I CAN'T LOSE NOW!! IF I CAN'T WIN NEXT TIME, MY LIFE...MY LIFE WILL BE...!!!!"
I held onto Yuuji from the back as he's about to run off the stage.
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"Can you guys get started?"
Kinouchi-sensei looks at us worriedly, and the other two competitors seem rather surprised.
"I don't want to have the wife's family name...! I don't want to become Kirishima Yuuji—
UWAAHH!! WHAT?"
Anyway, let's punch him a few times to get him back to normal. This is another method to repair
Yuuji once he's spoilt—the second way.
After saying this, Kinouchi-sensei starts to back away, as according to standard procedures.
"Ritsuko!"
"Mayumi!"
""Let's go!!""
After calling each other's names, both of our opponents nod their head, and then start moving
about as if they're trying to surround us.
"It's not bad. For girls when they like to go play housework, it's rather notable."
Yuuji and I nod at each other. With our deep bonds, we only need to look at each other in order
to understand the other person's thoughts.
The duo from B class seems a bit angry as they argue back.
Can't stand them. Since it has come to this—let us show you what is real teamwork.
"Yuuji!"
I glance at my partner, my eyes stating my intentions. With our deep relationship, we only need
to exchange glances in order to understand what we're both thinking.
I also nod my head in response to my partner's call. We both then took a deep breath, each saying
our own suggestions.
Our suggestions are completely the same as both of us jump back at the same time.
"Yuuji, what's the idea! How do we settle this when both of us want to let the other person
handle the opponents!"
"Nope, this is definitely the time for you to step up, no? I haven't summoned any beasts in the
summoning battle the last time, didn't I?"
We both grabbed each other's collar. I have never expected him to be this stupid!!
"...Ah, ahem."
In order to drag the time on and make our opponents forget about the commotion just now, I
coughed for a while and say, "Looks likes our teamwork is evenly matched, huh?"
""EH EH!?""
The two girls respond in unison. What's with them revealing this sort of expression!?
"However, besides observation, we have something called 'intelligence'! Even if our teamwork is
comparable, if it's fighting smartly, we'll definitely win!"
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Though it seems that the world's evaluation of me is hiding in a certain direction, it's better now
not to think about it.
I said to Yuuji, who's standing beside me. One thing to note is that I have never thought anything
related to this battle.
"Uh huh."
"Akihisa! At this point, there's no room for little tricks! Fight with the opponent head on!"
"Though I know that you can't think of anything and just made it up, I understand! We win if we
beat our opponent one on one!"
Our summoned beasts rush head on towards the opponent, what battle plan—this is what
weaklings will think of!
"We can't lose to such stupid opponents! Fight them head on!"
"Un!!"
The battle is no longer two on two, but one on one. My opponent is the long haired girl called
Ritsuko.
"Hyyaahh!!" The opponent swings her longsword down. I moved in response to her movement
and let my summoned beast move sideways.
"You!!" After the attack was dodged, the opponent came hacking around in large movements. I
measured the distance and moved back by a small bit.
The opponent doesn't look like she can control her summoned beast so well.
Come to think of it, she was beaten by Himeji-san in one hit. That rare chance for her to gain
some experience, yet she was forced out of the battle in a moment. It's obvious that she can't
control her summoned beast.
"Guess it's time for me—to fight back!" After avoiding these huge movements, my body double
grips hard onto the wooden sword and turns defense into attack.
"EH? WAAHH! KYYYAHHH!!" if I wasn't aiming for the gaps between the armour plates, my
attacks wouldn't have any effect at all. In an instant, I aimed for the opponent's brow, neck and
thigh. Since my attack is weak, we'll decide this by the number of hits!
...However, wearing a modified uniform and wielding a wooden sword to attack a girl crazily, I
look like a bad guy no matter what...
Why do I feel that there's a much more vicious voice coming from afar? While being wary of the
opponent, I glanced to the other side. In front of me, there's a beast wielding knuckles versus a
weird beast wielding a longsword. Metal knuckles are unexpectedly vicious.
"...As an educator, I really wish that Sakamoto and Yoshii would lose."
I heard Kinouchi-sensei mutter this. This current scene probably reminds him of cute girls being
bullied by delinquents. If I wasn't the one involved, I would definitely agree with him.
"HERE'S THE FINAL BLOW!!" Yuuji delivers a punch from the summoned beast into the
opponent's abdomen. Yuuji's different from me, his marks are great, and thus his summoned
beast's power is great, thus the fist can hit through the armour onto the main body.
Though my power is weak, the battered opponent was hit by numerous attacks, and now unable
to endure this one full-power hit. Just like this, everything's over.
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Both our opponents glared at us.
Kinouchi-sensei doesn't look pleased at all as he announces this. Anyway, we have passed one
stage.
"Yup."
Yuuji's battle prowess is unexpectedly strong. This made me feel relieved. He didn't meet any
trouble during the battle just now, what a guy, to be able to do everything.
"Mm."
"Akihisa and Yuuji, can both of you stop fighting and get back to the classroom?"
Just as I'm confirming my friendship with my partner, Hideyoshi rushed over to the special stage
at the field. Looking at him being so breathless, it seems that there's something important.
Yuuji and I followed Hideyoshi. It seems like there's really something wrong at the shop.
Yuuji narrows his eyes as he walks. This look is similar to the one he showed when he met the
principal. He must have thought of something.
"Ah haha, how is that possible? There can't possibly be anyone who'll disrupt other people's
business, right? Even if they did this, I don't think there's any benefit."
Hideyoshi tilts his perfect face. Don't tell me someone came to pick on us?
It's not much of a problem if it's outsiders, but third years? Really, they should be the most
mature students.
In truth, Yuuji can really fight, so he's the most suited for this.
"Is this an attitude of trying to request others for help?...Never mind. If the teahouse isn't
successful, the Himeji that Akihisa likes so much will be transferring schools. I'll help out."
As I walked, I grumbled at Yuuji who made fun of me. As we walked, we arrived in front of the
classroom. Though the classroom is nearby, noise can be heard from inside, loud enough to be
heard throughout the corridor.
Moving his neck, making a cracking sound, Yuuji places his hand on the door. Really, his
strength becomes so uncontrollable when this sort of thing happens.
Once Yuuji opened the door, the insults came flying to our ears. Seems like they're unhappy that
we're using the tablecloths to cover the cardboard boxes, so they flipped the tablecloths over and
made a ruckus. Really, they're just like delinquents.
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"Wow...this is really bad..."
"Looks like the shop owners are trying to pull a fast one on us."
"Even if it's only a school festival, it's still a food store, no...?"
On seeing this, the customers start to murmur. Not good. For a teahouse, this kind of negative
remarks is rather serious.
Yuuji whispers a few words to Hideyoshi. Since he's asking Hideyoshi, maybe he's requesting
for some props from the drama club?
After saying this, Hideyoshi gathered a few classmates and quickly left.
Yuuji gave me these commands before he slowly and heavily approaches the customers who are
still grumbling.
Yuuji probably intends to take revenge after this. Anyway, better remember how they look like.
There are two people who are looking for trouble, and both of them are boys. One of them is of
normal build and has a rare Mohican hairstyle. The other one is also of normal build, 175cm tall,
and bald. It's easy to remember the hairstyles that these two guys have.
"I'm the class representative, Sakamoto Yuuji. Is there anything that you're unsatisfied with the
shop?"
The Mohican head that wasn't punched looked surprised. This is to be expected. Even I would be
shocked if my friend got punched away.
"After that, it'll be 'a kick to proceed with the communication'. Lastly, there would be 'a trip to
end this conversation' waiting for you."
"I, I got it! We'll let Shunpei talk with you! I didn't do anything, no need to negotiate with me!"
The one panicking as he said this is the baldy, the guy called Shunpei. Since it's so hard to
remember his name, I'll just call them 'Shunpei baldy, and Mohican Tsunemura'.
Ah, Yuuji took off his mask. Looks like he can't maintain this polite attitude for long.
Come to think of it, it's really nice to call them the Toko-Natsu group. I'll give you credit for that.
After nodding his head hard, Yuuji grabs Tsunemura's (baldy) waist.
After doing a reverse slam, Yuuji stood up without any problems. If possible, I hope that this
kind of communication method won't spread about.
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The Mohican-head senpai carries his accomplice, who fainted, and left the scene. With this the
problem should be settled—
—well, maybe.
The secret of the tables is exposed to everyone. At this moment, a rattling sound is heard as
someone stood up. It's the director of studies, Fukuhara-sensei. Did he specially came over to
support our class?
Once someone stood up, the remaining customers left their seats. This should be called mass
psychology. In this situation, the bad assessment will spread throughout the school like wildfire.
"We're very sorry. Because the restaurant's so packed, we couldn't get the tables here in time, and
had to use these boxes for now. However, the real tables are here now, so everyone, please
continue eating your meals."
Yuuji bows towards the customers that were preparing to leave. Behind him, Hideyoshi and
several other boys are moving some high quality tables here.
Are those... the large props tables from the drama club? I see. We can show the customers that
we care about hygiene. Seems like Yuuji has thought about how others view this teahouse.
"Ah, welcome back, Minami and Himeji-san, how's the first battle?"
Himeji-san gave a victory handsign. Though I don't feel that she's someone who focuses a lot on
winning, but in this situation, it's definite that she would want to win.
Minami is right. Hideyoshi just said that there are only two tables. But come to think of it, we
can't let the remaining tables be like this...
"Then, we'll change every single table one by one once they arrive. All customers who haven't
finished their meals, please move to these tables and finish up."
After saying this, Yuuji moves to the corridor, where we are standing.
Yuuji sighs lightly. Maybe using such politeness for quite a while makes him tired.
"Though I don't know what's going on, it's been hard on you."
"Oh, Himeji and Shimada? From what I can tell from your faces, it seems that you have won."
Though he's saying this, Yuuji doesn't look like he's worried about whether both of them would
win. From the looks of it, it seems like he's confident that they will win if they work together.
Because of the commotion just now, a lot of customers have left. The success of the teahouse
would be closely related to whether Himeji-san would be staying. We can't let it fail now.
"It'll be alright if someone doesn't come over and mess things up."
Yuuji's tone made me feel weird. It's like he's expecting people to create even more trouble...
"Ah, yeah. About this...Akihisa, how much longer till the second match?"
"About an hour."
"Really? We don't have much time then...I'll be gone for a while. Akihisa, follow me."
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"Is it alright for us to not help?"
Not being called, Minami asks this. Seems like Minami also wants to work hard for Himeji-san.
I'm really happy about this enthusiasm.
"You two are to stay here and be waitresses. Use your smiles to try and change their bad
impressions, got it?"
Of course, Himeji-san is really enthusiastic about this. So good...I want to be one of the
customers and enjoy her smile.
As I called Yuuji, his lips curl up evilly, saying "We're looking for tables."
We continue to dash down the corridor, running away from Takehara-sensei, who's chasing after
us.
Why are we running? Because there's a staircase in front of us—of course it's not like that.
It's because we stole the tables from the school's waiting room.
"Anyway, once we get these into the teahouse, they're ours! Even if they're teachers, they can't
confiscate these tables when ordinary customers are using them!!"
This despicable bastard! Thanks to him, my reputation has been hit really badly.
Takehara-sensei whips out his phone. That Nishimura is IRONMAN!! Trying to avoid Ironman
in this situation is like trying to step into the sky!!
"Akihisa!!"
"Got it!!"
"Eat this!!"
"Wahh!!"
At that moment, Yuuji instantly does an acrobatic bicycle kick on that slipper. This shot lands
directly onto Takehara-sensei's wrist. The handphone flies in mid-air before rolling onto the floor
of the corridor.
"Then, we wish for the good health of the teachers. Bye bye!!"
"Ahh, my slipper..."
As Takehara-sensei picks up his phone, we dashed forward, and making sure that the teachers
can't find us, we put the tables down before sending the location to Hideyoshi's handphone. Now,
our classmates would come out and bring the tables back to the teahouse.
"Yosh! Now for the waiting room of the teacher's office. After this, we'll go for the second
match!"
Thanks to us using all sorts of unscrupulous tactics to steal tables from all over the school, we
finally managed to get enough tables. Now, the bad comments will vanish, and there wouldn't be
too many problems with the teahouse.
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As both of us worked on the 'battle of taking the tables', we didn't really have enough time to
investigate who our next opponents would be. I just hope that the opponent is really weak.
"From the schedule, it seems that we will win, just like I predicted."
I look at where Yuuji is looking. At this moment, our opponents have already gotten into
position and are waiting.
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"Oh my? And I thought who they are. They're the love-birds class representatives from class B
and C."
The people who made our faces cringe are the representatives of class B and C, Nemoto-san and
Koyama-san. Are the two of them dating?
"What now, Nemoto-san? Since our opponents are the idiots from class F, wouldn't this be an
automatic win?"
Hm—to say such bad things about others. Koyama-san's personality is still rather bad.
Being with Nemoto-san really suits her. This is a really irritating couple.
"And now, the second match of the summoning tournament will begin."
"Summon."
B class, Nemoto Kyoji, English 199 points & C class, Koyama Yuuka, English 165 points.
As expected of the class representatives of B and C teaming up, their marks are rather good.
F class, Sakamoto Yuuji, English 73 points & F class, Akihisa Yoshii, English 59 points.
English isn't my best subject, and Yuuji hasn't started studying English, so our marks are a lot
inferior.
Even so, Yuuji didn't choose this subject in the first round, but the second round. Now I know
the reason. Because we couldn't use any tricks in the first round, but we can do so now in the
second round.
After saying this, Yuuji pulls out something. It's the exclusive album of Nemoto Kyoji's photos
'Come look at the new me!' Honestly, even if I'm told to look at it, I don't even want to look at it...
These are the photos of Nemoto-san forced into female clothes when he lost during the last
summoning battle. If possible, he might want to bring this together into his grave. However, this
is punishment for him toying with Himeji-san's feelings during the last summoning battle!! I
won't let him off so easily!!
While I was speaking, someone tapped me on the shoulder several times. What now?
"Eh? Really?"
Seems like the person who tapped on me was Yuuji. But besides Nemoto-san, who can I
negotiate with...
"Oi, I don't know whether you're Nemoto's girlfriend or just class C's representative, the girl
down there, listen up."
"What?"
Koyama-san looks rather surprised as she stares at the photo album in Yuuji's hand. Seems like
she doesn't know what they are.
"Look at this."
After saying this, Yuuji flips open to the first page. Inside, there's a photo of Nemoto-san
wearing a skirt and staring shyly far away.
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I followed Yuuji's instructions, pulling Nemoto-san from behind as he tries to grab that album
away.
"Alright, then, class C's representative. If you want this album, lose to us."
Nemoto-san lets out a sobbing sound. Seeing such a tragic scene, even I would find it rather sad.
Using this form of negotiation, not only would Nemoto-san lose the match, his (probable?)
girlfriend will also see the album of his embarrassing photos. To him, it's not even raining, it's
pouring.
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Nemoto-san's pleas seem so empty, because Koyama-san is flipping through the photo album.
"Akihisa, the winner has been decided. I'm worried about the state of the teahouse. Let's go."
I didn't forget to remind Endo-sensei, who has also gone over to peek at the album.
Now that we have gotten our victory confirmed, we're into the third round. Good, good, good.
We don't have to listen to these sudden words. Someone said before that people who trample on
other people's feelings will receive great retribution, so it's true...
'Peace Keeping Operation. It's basically the member nations of the United Nations maintaining
peacekeeping work on the orders of the United Nations.'
Teacher's remarks:
'Correct answer. Though its trivia, it's also called the United Nations Peacekeeping Operation.
It's good to memorise it down when you have the time.'
'Pantsu, koshi-tsuki, oppai. It's the international standard for measuring the 3 sizes by the lingerie
manufacturers Association.' [1]
Teacher's comment:
Teacher's comment:
They are players that protect the peace of the Pacific League.
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"I'm back...this, there aren't any customers around..."
Though we have brand new looking tables, there doesn't seem to be any customers inside the
teahouse.
Because he has nothing to do, Hideyoshi, who's acting as a waitress, looks rather bored.
"We've won."
Though he said that he's concerned about how the shop is doing, in reality, he's rather carefree
about it.
"Come to think about it, Hideyoshi, what's going on? There's not even a single customer?"
"...Wu. I've been here all this while, but ever since that incident happened, there's not even a
single customer."
"Maybe."
Ka-chang. The door of the classroom is opened, with Yuuji appearing outside. The person who's
talking to him is small, so she's blocked by Yuuji.
"So cute~eh. Do you want to go out with big brother five years later?"
In an instant, the duo is surrounded by the stinking boys from our class. Maybe everyone's
panicking because they have nothing to do.
Seems like this girl is looking for someone, thus she would pair up with Yuuji. This Yuuji,
though his mouth is vicious, he knows how to take care of others, huh...
Even if he doesn't know the name of the person he's looking for, Yuuji still wants to help this kid
look for the person. From this intimate act, I can feel his gentleness, maybe he likes children
after all.
"Really?"
From the gap between the crowd, I can see Yuuji turning his head around and trying to find the
person.
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"How rude! I don't know that girl! You must have been mistak—"
At most, everyone's been treating me like an idiot, to such an extent that even I'm beginning to
feel the same way.
"Then, who are you? You should be an elementary school student, but I don't remember meeting
someone of your age!"
The little girl frowns. Ah, not good, did I make her cry?
"Baka onii-chan is really stupid! Hazuki wanted to find baka onii-chan, and went about asking
'do you know who baka onii-chan is'?, and came all the way here..."
There shouldn't be that many people who would be called idiots to this extent.
"Mizuki"
"Minami!"
"""KILL HIM!!!"
"ACK!!"
"Uuu! You're too much! I've even given my first kiss to you—"
Even gentle Himeji-san is going crazy! Though she'll be forced to transfer schools if there's a
villain who caused violence on a girl, this is too much!
"Can't be helped. Well then, we'll stab you with two knives before listening to your explanation,
so be patient."
I feel that Minami's not only lacking in the Japanese language ability.
Onee-chan...Hazuki...first kiss...
I remember! There was a girl who wanted to buy a present for her sister but didn't have enough
money. I saw that she looks rather pitiful and helped her. I believe I gave her a large doll that
time, right? After that, I was designated as a punishment inspector, and then all sorts of weird
things happened, so I completely forgotten about her.
"Oh yeah, your name's Hazuki. Long time no see, how are you?"
"I'm fine!"
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"Hmm, that's great. Come to think of it, you can find my school, huh?"
Seeing this situation, Minami tilts her head and gives a puzzled expression.
"Not just know, we're so familiar with each other. She's my sister."
"Eh?"
I stare at Hazuki's face. Now that she mentioned it, they do look similar. Extremely energetic,
and those eyes that show their strong will to win.
"Yoshii-kun is so cunning...how did you know about Minami's family members? I haven't even
met her parents before...don't tell me you've become her 'brother-in-law'..."
What on earth is Himeji-san saying? I do feel that she is occasionally ditzy recently. Must be the
environment of the classroom.
Hazuki bows down and says. Such a polite child, unlike the principal.
Doll? Everyday? What kind of doll did Himeji-san give Hazuki? She's Minami's sister, and
Himeji-san would go to Minami's house, which means they would know each other.
After saying this, Himeji reveals a happy smile. Why do I feel that there are many people around
me that like children? Though I don't hate them, I don't know how to interact with them, so I'm
rather envious when I see this situation.
Yuuji surveys the classroom and says. Come to think of it, I was thinking the same thing. It's
because of Hazuki that I forgot about it.
"Mm, like how the Chinese Teahouse is so dirty and how they shouldn't go there."
The area below the table was rather dirty alright, but we should have settled it. Even so, the
negative remarks continue to circulate. Why would they spread out to this extent?
"Wu...those guys that were interfering with our business before. I should have pulled them out
and beat them to a pulp."
Putting his hand next to his mouth, Yuuji confident makes this conclusion.
"Those guys—are you talking about the Toko-Natsu group? How is it possible? Are they really
that free?"
No matter what, that senpai was hit with a suplex. I really don't think that they'll dare to do such
a disadvantageous thing to us.
"That's right, at least we have to see how far have the rumours spread."
Even young Hazuki has heard about this. Maybe the rumours have spread to such a large extent.
Hazuki holds tightly onto my hand. This is bad, if today were just an ordinary day where I can
just focus on playing in the school festival, I can go out and play with her.
"Sorry Hazuki, onii-chan has to make the teahouse succeed no matter what, so I don't have
enough time to play with you."
But the teahouse is extremely important to whether Himeji-san will stay. I hope to do my best
and not leave any regret.
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"Then let's just bring the pipsqueak along. We have to check the other classes that are selling
food as well."
Yuuji quips. He's right, checking out the situation is a basic strategy.
"Mn."
Hazuki's ballooned expression immediately becomes a smile. She really has a lot of interesting
expressions. This so-called innocence refers to this kind of children!
Minami's tone is completely different from usual. To her sister, Minami should be a gentle sister.
"Wu, then Himeji should go with Yuuji. You all have to go for the summoning tournament, so
it's best if you guys hurry up and settle this."
Just like that, Yuuji and Himeji-san joined our ranks. To move about in this crowded school
festival, 5 members aren't very little.
"Then pipsqueak, where did you hear these words? Can you tell me?"
"Hmmm...it's a shop where a lot of pretty onee-chans are wearing short skirts—"
"Yosh, Akihisa! For the success of our class, we have to start with our thorough investigation!"
The teahouse is an important thing to prevent Himeji-san from transferring schools. I hope to do
my best and not leave any regrets behind.
"Yoshii-kun is so mean..."
"Onii-chan is so stupid!"
"What are you saying now? We came all the way here already! Hurry up and go in!"
"PLEASE! ONLY HERE! IT'S ONLY A CLASS THAT I DON'T WANT TO GO INTO!!"
The source came from within our mortal enemy, A class, the existence known as <Maid café
'Please let me call you master!>; the signboard appearing in front of us.
"Oh I see, so this class has that Kirishima-san that Sakamoto likes so much."
Just as Yuuji is trying his best to protest in the most ridiculous way, 3 girls came up from behind.
"Yuuji, we're here for investigations. It's not for personal interests—"
I look around to see a male pressing the shutter of the camera very quickly.
"Muttsuriini?"
The one in charge of the kitchen is holding the camera with one hand, his other hand making a
sign to deny the claims.
"You're Tsuchiya no matter how I see it. What are you doing here?"
Coming here to spy on the enemy seems to mean that he's taking photos of girls from a low angle.
"Muttsuriini. You can't do this. If you're to do anything like taking photos of girls without them
knowing, aren't those girls—"
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"Aki, you just ordered it so naturally."
GYA! When!?
Muttsuriini hands the photos over to me before moving back to the classroom. To think that he
even printed the photos, such an enigmatic man,
"Ya, so irritating~ of course I would destroy them! forget about them, let's go inside! I'm so
hungry."
Though I wasn't really hungry, I pressed against my stomach, trying to act as if I'm really hungry.
My face is being pulled hard, and Hazuki, who's beside me, is pinching my thigh with all her
strength.
The one coming over to invite us is the beautiful and intellectual maid with such a cold aura—
Kirishima Shouko-san.
"Wa, so pretty..."
The long black hair and white apron complement each other, and the black stockings make her
beautiful thighs even more appealing. This is beauty that even those of the same gender has to
admit. Damn it, I really hate that Yuuji from the bottom of my heart!!
"Onee-chan's so pretty!"
Himeji-san brings Hazuki along inside. At this moment, like how Minami was invited—
"...Cheh."
Yuuji finally enters the shop unwillingly. Indeed, Kirishima-san used the same method to—
—welcome us.
"Kirishima-san is so daring..."
"I really got to look up to her..." "Doesn't that onee-chan want to sleep and play with us?" 3 girls,
3 different reactions. Though I wonder what Minami meant when she said 'look up to'.
"Eh, onii-chan. There are so many customers here~~ Hazuki tugs at my sleeve several times.
Like what Hazuki said, A class' spacious classroom is fully occupied by customers. Though I
feel that the males will go to a maid café, surprising, there are some females as well.
Kirishima-san gives this deluxe menu to us. This is terrifying, seems like even the best class has
to do everything perfectly.
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Volume 2
"Ah, then I'll take that as well."
"Hazuki too!"
All three girls feel the same as they ordered the chiffon cake.
"I want 'water'. It'll be great if you can add a bit of salt in it."
"...three 'fluffy chiffon cake', one glass of 'water' and a 'maid wedding application form'. Is that
all?"
By Baka Tsuki 85
Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu - バカとテストと召喚獣
Volume 2
"AS IF!!!"
Yuuji roars in shock. The way this kid is being messed with is really weird. I'll just sit back here
and watch him get messed up.
Kirishima-san placed a fork in front of the girls, salt in front of me, a seal and a red inkpad in
front of Yuuji.
"Sho, Shouko! That's my house's seal, right!? How did you get your hands on it!?"
"...Then please imagine your newly-wed life with a maid as you wait."
I can see the determination from Yuuji's eyes. Though I'm pleased with his motivation, it's still
very scary.
"Nn. Over here, there are two irritating onii-sans shouting about!"
"Oh, two people. Are there any seats near the middle?"
At this moment, we can hear the voices of the new customers. It felt like we've heard of that low
class sound before.
"Ah, it's them. Those guys said that 'the teahouse is so dirty'!"
The owner of the voices belong to the Toko-Natsu group that was preventing us from doing our
work. If their words were heard here, were they coming and going about?
In the middle of this crowded teahouse, to shout this extremely loud. No wonder our bad
reputation would spread when they're doing this sort of thing!
"Wait, Akihisa!"
Just as I was about to go and beat them up, Yuuji stopped me.
"Yuuji, why are you stopping me? If you don't stop those guys...!"
"Calm down. The bad reputation will only spread if we beat them up here."
It's true that if we beat them up in a place with so many people, other people will get the
impression that F class is a gathering spot of all the juvenile delinquents. Not only would the
business of our teahouse be affected, if this is to reach Himeji-san father's ears, Himeji-san
would definitely be transferring schools.
Even at this moment, the rumours continue to spread around. Even though we knew, we can't do
anything about it. This is frustrating!
"......What?"
Kirishima-san appeared instantly the moment she was called. Don't tell me that she's been near
Yuuji all this while, that's why she was so fast...
"Is this the first time that those guys are here?"
Yuuji points his chin at the pair. At this moment, Kirishima-san nods her head slightly.
"...They went out and came back in again. What they have been saying is almost the same.
They're saying the same thing."
Kirishima-san's neat face is slightly distorted. Seems like they are also unwanted customers to
her.
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Volume 2
Yuuji asks a problematic question without any awkward look on his face. This guy, doesn't he
have any hesitation or shame?
"...I understand."
This is also a reply without any hesitation. Seems like they'll make a good couple—eh, wait!
Himeji-san and Minami frantically stopped Kirishima-san, who's removing her maid outfit in this
occasion. That was dangerous—or I should say this, but for some reason, I felt that it's a shame.
Kirishima-san, who was stopped, gives an incredulous expression. This person would do
anything as long as it's Yuuji's request? She's truly a dangerous person.
"Sin, since when did say that I want to wear your maid outfit!? I mean I want a spare outfit!"
Yuuji turns his blushing face to aside. Though Kirishima-san is dangerous, since Yuuji is like
this, I believe he won't do anything bad to her. What a relief.
We subconsciously realised that our table has become the focus of everyone. Now it's harder for
us to punish the Toko-Natsu group.
Damn it! Why must they say such words? I feel like beating them up right now!
"Ah..."
Himeji-san pulls out a little bag from her blouse pocket. As expected of a girl of her age.
Yuuji receives the little bag. Though for his hair length, I don't think he needs a comb.
"...Yuuji, here."
"I got it. For next time, you can use Yuuji for a day."
No matter how Yuuji tries to explain it, it's all for naught. Kirishima-san looks absolutely
delighted as she leaves us.
The maid outfit beside us can't be used as a weapon no matter how I think.
"...Wear it."
Yuuji glares at me with hatred. He had to listen to all her commands because we lost the
summoning battle. Such a spineless man.
Himeji-san widens her eyes. I do feel that it's suitable for her.
"Stop saying silly things. Himeji-san won't be able to attack even if she's to wear it, right?"
By Baka Tsuki 89
Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu - バカとテストと召喚獣
Volume 2
"Then, Minami? But then it would be too loose around the chest area------ ACKKK!"
"...Is it?"
Since it's not Himeji-san or Minami, and Hazuki is too small and can't wear it. So then, the only
one left is...
"NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"
It's me! Though it's possible that my identity won't be exposed if I wear it...!
"Can't Yuuji just wear it? You can still wear it if you force it in a bit!"
"Oh my, such a stubborn person. How about we go somewhere and do janken?"
It's here, Yuuji's proposal. I have been tricked by him for who knows how many times.
Even so, it's pointless to refuse it. I've seen through his thinking. Anyway, the most important
thing is to make him wear that maid outfit.
"Pon (Paper)."
"Look—"
Yuuji stretches his index finger out and stabs it over at me.
This trick is—That! The secret technique whereby if I shift my face away to avoid his finger, he
would point his finger in that direction so as to determine the winner!
Poof.
I cover my eyes and tilted back. Normally, won't the finger stop in front of the eyes!?
Hearing Yuuji declare his victory, I open my teary eyes, Yuuji's pointing in the direction where
I'm looking.
"You're right. Of course this won't count when you use such a dastardly tri—"
Hideyoshi, who came here after being called by Yuuji, only spent a few minutes to help me
change and put on makeup in the male toilet. Really impressive, but I'm not thankful in the
slightest.
"Then, I'll be going back to the teahouse. Beat those thugs up."
By Baka Tsuki 91
Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu - バカとテストと召喚獣
Volume 2
After separating from Hideyoshi, I re-enter class 2-A. What the heck, I feel that a lot of people
are looking at me.
Those guys are still saying such things. They're just finding places to nitpick. For me, since I'm
betting on the teahouse for my classmate's fate, this is unforgivable.
"Excuse me."
I silently move away as I try to sound like an attendant. Those guys, I'll beat them good.
They surround me, looking like they want to lick me up. It feels gross!!
"Excuse me, guests, as I have to sweep that place, can you please stand up?"
"Hm? Why are you hugging my waist? Don't tell me you like me?"
"Go to hell!"
"GYYAAHH!!"
The suplex was successful. This is the second time that baldy-sempai got hit on the head today.
"You, you're Akihisa from F class...! To think that you have a habit of changing into drag—"
"Wait a sec! I only touched it because you did a suplex on me, and you're a gu—GYYAAHH!!"
"What did you see? It's obvious that we're the victims!?"
Taking over the baldy-sempai on the floor, the Mohawk-sempai stops Yuuji.
"Shut up! Right now, that guy touched that attendant's breasts, right!? I'M NOT BLIND!!"
Hm~. This baldy, what should I do with him? I'll just put the bra that Hideyoshi stuffed in onto
his head, and maybe put some instant glue on him.
"Then, to investigate your perverted behaviour, can you come along with us?"
Yuuji snaps his finger as he approaches the mohwak-sempai. He says that he's taking them, but
why does it sound so irritating? He probably intends to interrogate them in the classroom.
"This, this, TAKE IT OFF! LOWLIFE! I'LL MAKE YOU REMEMBER THIS, PERVERT!!"
The baldy-sempai rushes outside with the bra still stuck on his head.
"...For your bill, which one will it be, Natsume Souseki [4] or Sakamoto Yuuji?"
By Baka Tsuki 93
Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu - バカとテストと召喚獣
Volume 2
"A Sakamoto Yuuji."
"Sorry! Please use Miss Aki! The surrounding stares are killing me!"
I continue to climb the stairs while mindful to keep my light skirt from flipping. The classrooms
in the 4th level should be all third years. We'll be kicked out if we get caught do anything, thus,
we have to be careful.
Yuuji rushes into a nearby classroom. The entrance of the 3-A class, which is covered by a black
curtain, has a signboard 'Ghost House Maze' on it.
Nice. You passed the tab to the people behind without any hesitation.
The senior who is acting as the administrator opens the door without any hesitation. Yuuji and I
hurriedly rush in to avoid the lie from being exposed.
"Yeah. We don't know what kind of traps those guys set up."
We continue to walk on this narrow road that's made of corrugated cardboard. As for light,
there's only a small lamp placed beside our foot. Forget about catching them, it's even likely that
we'll get ambushed by them.
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Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu - バカとテストと召喚獣
Volume 2
"Mn, mn. If we're not careful, if we're not careful, if we're not careful..."
Damn it. Because of the skirt, I have difficulty moving around. Should I lift it up and tie it
around my waist?
PAM!
At this moment, something appears in front of us. That's a demon that we've never seen before.
Wearing male uniform, bald, medium-built—and wearing a bra on top.
""PER, PERVERT!!""
So rude. I'm only wearing a maid outfit because of the situation. I hope I'm not being associated
with someone who's happy to have a bra on top of his head.
"To think that they chased us all the way here, just irritating people!"
Baldy-sempai runs even further in. Seems like there's no ambush; he just so happened to meet us.
"YUUJI, STOP USING THAT NAME! THE FIRST VICTIM I CAN THINK OF WHEN I
HEAR THAT IS ME!"
I protest violently to Yuuji who's grabbing onto my neck randomly. This should be the 4th level.
I do normally feel that if I don't get a sprain, at least it'll be over.
With events happening one after another, we can't focus on the summoning tournament. Such
troublesome folks.
Now that we don't have to worry about being locked in, we walk towards the entrance.
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Volume 2
In order to decide what kind of activity the class should do, can all students please assist in
this survey.
Teacher's comments:
Teacher's comments:
'Sensei is somewhat wondering what's with the blood traces on the paper.'
Teacher's comments:
By Baka Tsuki 99
"Hazuki Shimada" [1]
Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu - バカとテストと召喚獣
Volume 2
We frantically rushed towards the arena for the third battle. After arriving at the scene, what was
waiting for us is the unexpected result of the opponent forfeiting. This food poisoning, don't tell
me...? I hope they weren't customers who stepped on a landmine here in our shop.
"Then, if you don't mind, can you guys help us to rebuild our business here?"
An apologetic Hideyoshi asks with a gloomy look. This isn't Hideyoshi's fault anyway.
"You're right. In order to gain back some of the lost customers, we must introduce something
that can make a lot of impact."
The classroom is still empty. Though we have stopped the source of those negative comments,
we can't stop the bad rumours that have spread around. Like Yuuji said, if we don't coming up
with something big, the customers aren't going to come back.
Hideyoshi looks around the entire classroom. Though I have looked around the classroom at
least once, I can't think of anything special that we can do.
"Leave it to me. Though it's overly simplistic to use a Chinese teahouse and this kind of thing to
attract customers, it should be very effective."
After that, Yuuji pulls out and aquamarine and white cheongsam [2] that has really beautiful
embroidery on it. Hideyoshi comments,
"Eh. Though I feel that the skirt is a bit short, this would definitely make a large impact. If you're
going to use this for publicity—"
It'll definitely have a large impact if Himeji-san and Hideyoshi are to wear it. Though we're
being lazy, it isn't a bad tactic.
"Wait...! Please spare me! Wearing a cheongsam after wearing a maid costume, everyone will
think that I'm a real homosexual!"
"I'm just joking. This is for Hideyoshi, Himeji and Shimada to wear."
Hideyoshi, what nonsense are you talking about? Even if we're joking about making Minami
wear this, we're really saying this from the bottom of our hearts when we're asking you to wear
this.
At this moment, the three girls came back. They continue to say such selfish words without
caring about other people's feelings. Is my reputation going to worsen because of that incident...
"Ah ha ha. What a pity, the world isn't so naive to let people see others in cosplay, you know?"
I reveal a wicked smile to them. Since you people have seen me in a maid outfit, let me see you
people in cheongsam.
"That's the situation. Himeji and Shimada, please help in increasing our earnings."
In order not to allow the prey to escape, I wave a cheongsam at them as I block their escape route.
This is because at least Minami has an intention to run away.
Our two prey reveal a slight terrified attitude. However, what's regretful is that they have
nowhere to go.
"Go, Akihisa!"
"You're so weak..."
The parts that were hit, abdomen, face and thigh, all hurt. Why is Minami's attack power stronger
than me, a boy?
"Why are you mentioning this out of a sudden? I remembered that you said that we don't have to
wear it."
"This is for the publicity of the shop, and to satisfy Akihisa's personal taste. Akihisa likes
cheongsams, right?"
I was suddenly pulled into Yuuji's conversation. Though I do like them, it's a bit embarrassing to
let people know of this personal interest. It just so happened to be mentioned so coincidentally.
"I—love them!"
"Ca, can't be helped. For the sake of the shop, I'll just do this even if I don't want to."
Such an obedient kid, nobody can tell that she's Minami's little sister.
"Sorry, though I understand your intentions, there's nothing that Hazuki can we—"
"...!!(Ch ch ch ch)"
"Mu, Muttsulini! Why are you sewing clothes quickly here? And up till now, you weren't here in
the first place!"
What the heck. It was a cool line, yet it doesn't feel cool at all.
Himeji-san looks at the watch to check the time. That's right; Himeji-san and Minami have to go
for their match.
"No, I hope that both of you can change into it right now."
"Eh?"
Yuuji's voice and the duo's surprised cry synchronised in a harmonious manner.
"It's for publicity. From the third battle of the summoning tournament onwards, all battles will be
shown to the public. It's rare to have so many people gathering, and there's no loss in trying to
publicise ourselves."
"You mean you want us to wear this, this thing to the summoning tournament..."
Both of them look troubled as they hold onto the cheongsam. In front of the media and the
crowds swarming in, to run out like this is rather humiliating. However, this is to prevent Himeji-
san from transferring schools, so I really hope that they'll agree.
After saying this, I bow my head. This isn't for Himeji-san, but for me, since I do not want
Himeji-san to transfer school. Basically, this is a completely selfish request from me, thus, I
would bow my head down.
"Can't be helped. For the class facilities, we'll help out. Right, Mizuki?"
If the information that Himeji-san and Minami are of class F, it'll have the two benefits of
promoting the teahouse and showcasing class F's ability. It's rather effective.
"Alright."
The two girls walk out of the classroom with the cheongsam in hand. There should be no
problem if we're to leave it to them, right?
"...Finished."
There's nothing impossible for a Muttsulini that has impure intentions. Though I already knew
that, I didn't know that he even has little students covered. This guy is really enigmatic.
To an innocent teenage like me, and to a delusional Muttsulini, this scene is too inciting.
"Mn, just like Yuuji said. Hideyoshi's gender is 'Hideyoshi', neither a male nor a female."
Eh? Am I mistaken?
"Hai, ay..."
"...!!(*Dripping sounds*)"
"Ha, Hazuki! You can't change here as well! Muttsulini will die due to blood loss!"
"We're back—"
"We're back~"
"Just nice. I'm sorry, I know you girls are tired, but can you please help out outside?"
After both of them went for their match, we brought Hideyoshi and Hazuki, who have changed
into the cheongsams, around the school. Though I felt that the initial effect wasn't great, but
slowly, the number of customers start to increase—about the time when Himeji-san's match was
over. Most of the seats are filled up, so it seems that we are very successful.
"Great."
"The number of female customers have also increased. Looks like everyone's talking about how
good our food is."
Because I was unlucky to get a bad one, I don't know how good our food is, but from everyone's
reaction, the teahouse seem to be doing well. I have a feeling that the reason why the number of
customers have increased is because of the cheongsams.
"No problem."
"OK."
Both of them sway their cheongsams as they head off to get some menus and a pen. With this,
the number of customers should increase.
"I want some traditional Oolong tea and some sesame balls."
"Got it. So, let me repeat the order. You asked for traditional Oolong tea and sesame balls,
right?"
After writing the order down, I lift my head towards the customer to confirm the order...eh? Isn't
this the head of teaching staff, Takehara-sensei? He came here again.
"Thank you very much. We'll serve your food soon, so please wait."
"Go ahead."
Takehara-sensei asked me as I was heading towards the kitchen. In response, I turned back.
"I heard that there's a student called Yoshii Akihisa here. May I know who he is?"
I'm surprised that he's looking for me without any forewarning. What is the head of teaching staff
looking for me for?
"Head of Staff. I feel that it's weird to laugh when you mentioned my name."
"Ah, I'm really sorry. But I can't just call Yoshii-kun, a student, 'idiot'."
"Em, excuse me, may I know what do the teachers in the staff room call me?"
"Aki, Tsuchiya called from the kitchen, saying that we ran out of tea leaves, and he's asking you
to get them." Just as the conversation was under way, Minami has already prepared herself and
walked in.
"No problem, I'm not looking for you because of any particular reason."
"Is that so?" Then why are you looking for me? It's not like the head of teaching staff has any
grudges against me.
"O—kay."
Though I'm not exactly sure what's going on, let's settle the shop's business before we talk about
something else. I head towards an empty classroom, where the foodstuff is stored.
I start to walk fast down the corridor of the old school building to the destination. Eh, how many
packets should I take? I should have asked how many should I take.
"Oi."
"Hm?"
Just as I was standing around pondering, a voice came from behind. The voice came from a trio
of boys behind me, and they look like they're about the same age as me. What's bothersome is
that they just walked into this classroom.
"Erm, excuse me, this place is forbidden to all non-working staff, can you please leave?"
"That won't do, we're looking for someone named Yoshii Akihisa."
After that, one of the boys went to close the door up.
"We have no grudges against you, but please rest for now."
I ducked and dodged the punch, and at the same time, switched positions with them. Why do I
feel like I'm some dodging expert because I got hit so often...
Though I'm at the door now and can escape easily, those guys would follow me back to the
teahouse. What should I do now?
"Ah, Akihisa, Muttsulini said that you need to get some red bean paste as well."
Man, I'm so lucky that Yuuji came here at the most opportune time.
"I'm not really sure, but they seem like they want to fight with you, Yuuji. I'll leave it to you
then."
While I dragged a puzzled Yuuji inside the classroom, I used this chance to get onto the corridor.
I left these words behind me as I close the door and wait for a minute. After that—
They have completely epitomised the meaning of the word 'losers'. As expected of Yuuji, he's
strong
"Who knows? Anyway, let's head back, Muttsulini's waiting for us."
"Got it."
Yuuji and I again enter the classroom, and after getting the bags of tea leaves and red bean paste,
we carry them back to the classroom.
I checked the clock for the time. It's past 2pm now; to think that time passed by so fast just
because I've been working so long inside the teahouse.
"Eh? Aki, you guys are going for your match as well?"
"Onii-chan, where are you going? Are you going to leave Hazuki behind?"
A corner of my pants is being pulled on. Even when she's begging me like this, I can't...
"Kiddo, baka onii-chan has an important thing to do. You have to stay here and wait."
Yuuji messes up Hazuki's hair with his hand. This guy sure knows how to deal with kids. Seems
like we can easily convince her.
"Uuu~but..."
"Baka onii-chan will teach you how an adult go for a date, okay?"
"NO, that's not it, Hazuki! I don't have the finances that you expect! ACK, are you listening?"
Hazuki has already disappeared from the scene; she has rushed back into the kitchen.
This is troublesome...how much must I pay for an adult –style date? Looking at her, it doesn't
seem like bringing her to a park to play the swing is going to satisfy her.
At this moment, Himeji-san enters the scene. She's truly a gentle person.
"Looks like our opponent would be Yoshii-kun's group. There shouldn't be any reservations if
we execute them with our summon beasts, right?"
To think that Himeji-san would proclaim this death sentence just when I was thinking this...It's
hard to tell what she's thinking nowadays.
"Wait a minute! I'll get hurt if my summon beast get hurt!! If I were to get hit by Himeji-san's
summon beast, I'll get hit very badly, you know—"
"Hmm, that's for the best. Let's head to the arena. I'll be looking forward to what kind of scream
Aki will make."
"Sure. Since you said this, let me see how long you can make Akihisa scream in anguish."
"And now, the fourth match will now begin. All contestants please come forward."
Being called by the refereeing teacher, the four of us walk towards the stage.
The temporary spectator stand, which is made for the visitors, seemed to be completely packed.
Under these conditions, our fourth battle will begin soon.
"Yup, and also, all the people participating are from class F. This is really a chance for us to
promote ourselves without any real objections."
I said to the girls who are now the focus of all the men inside the arena.
Himeji-san presses down on her skirt as she looks down. Looks like she's blushing so much that
her ears are all red now. She must really feel embarrassed now.
"A, Aki should wear some girl costume as well! This, this is too unfair!!!"
Minami is flushed red as well. Though the skirt is a lot shorter than the uniform she normally
wears, I honestly have no idea why she's so embarrassed. Besides, it's not like it's lingerie or
swimwear.
"Class F's rating will drop if I'm to wear a girl's clothes. Wouldn't it be troublesome if Himeji-
san's father is to see it?"
"Eh? Otou-san did mention that he's coming over to see my match if I get into the finals... but
how come Yoshii-kun knows about it?" Himeji-san reveals a look of disbelief.
Not good! This means that I shouldn't know about Himeji-san transferring schools!
"Erm, you see! I feel that if Himeji-san performs well, her parents will come over to watch!"
"Mn. Akihisa doesn't want to embarrass himself in front of his future father-in-law."
"No! Yoshii-kun looks extremely cute when he's wearing a girl's clothes, so it's alright!"
Ah, so you can make a Boke and Tsukkomi routine out of it.
""""SUMMON!!!""""
The four of us loudly summoned our summoned beasts, as the magic arrays appears beside our
feet.
After that, the all-important summoned beasts appear. The mini-version bodies of us appear,
looking as cute as ever.
On a side note, the marks that would always appear aren't displayed yet. This is because they
wanted to display the marks on a special gigantic screen. Maybe some time is needed to process
the data.
Just as the referee, Mukai-sensei is about to announce the start of the battle—
"Wait a second."
Now that the momentum is somewhat weakened, the teacher reveals an unhappy look. But Yuuji
doesn't mind this at all.
After saying that, without waiting for the teacher to respond, Yuuji snatched the microphone.
Yuuji waves his hand after saying that. Oh yeah, he intended to do some promotion right from
the start.
I whisper over to the two girls to call them over, and we then proceed to stand in a line.
"All four of us are working at the traditional teahouse of Class 2-F. Such cute girls are working
hard over there, so if you can, please visit our shop."
Yuuji slightly nods his head before return the mic back to the teacher. He really thought of
everything. I didn't even think of doing this to promote our teahouse.
"—So that's all. All visitors, if you have the time, please visit the class of our competitors here,
Class 2-F."
The teacher smiles bitterly as he helped us with the promotion. Seems like he's just treating this
as a promotion for the other activities in the festival. This is good.
"And now, that's the end of our commercial break, the summoning tournament will now continue.
To the 4 representatives of Class F, please put in a good performanace."
"Aki, Sakamoto, it's good that you managed to make it all the way here, but do you think you can
beat us?"
Minami reveals a confident smile to us. The third-years, which would have been strong
opponents, aren't taking part in this due to them preparing for the graduation exams, so these two
girls are already considered talented substitutes, and thus it's expected that they'll be so confident.
"Shimada, you're too naive. Though you're winning substitutes, on the other hand, we can predict
that you'll win all the way here. Thus if there is a need for tactics, no matter how many tactics are
required, we'll bring them to you!"
Yuuji confidently replies as he points to the large screen. That's right, we have a strategy to beat
them. forget about Himeji-san, who's good in all the subjects, Minami isn't all powerful!
F class, Himeji Mizuki, Ancient Literature 399 points & F class, Shimada Minami, Ancient
Literature 6 points.
Minami gives an embarrassing cry. To her, who just came back from Germany, Ancient
Literature is like an alien subject to her.
That's right, the matchup schedule that Minami and Himeji-san got was made by Yuuji. Though
the competitors are all real, the subjects in the matchups were slightly altered. This is a trap that
Yuuji set when he told the principal what subjects are to be set.
"You're right, Yuuji! That 6 point summoned beast of Minami won't even make a difference!"
F class, Sakamoto Yuuji, Ancient Literature 211 points & F class, Yoshii Akihisa, Ancient
Literature 9 points
"...Akihisa."
"..."
"..."
The atmosphere at the arena is completely awkward. There's nothing more embarrassing than
this.
"Yosh, Yuuji! Let's take them down one on one like the last time! I'll take care of Minami, you
take care of Himeji-san!"
Even so, if I'm to go up against Himeji-san, one hit would be enough to send me flying. Besides,
the difference in our ability is more than 40 times.
"I got it! Use your most favourable matchup to make up for your deficiency then!"
"...Well, can't be helped. If so, I'll do as you say and use a strategy—Shimada, Himeji."
"Yes?"
"What now?"
"I said before that Akihisa wanted the tickets to 'Kisaragi Highlands'."
What's this guy planning now? Let's hope this one doesn't affect me negatively.
"I said that Akihisa would be going along with me—that's a lie."
""EHHH??""
But why are those two looking like they're really surprised?
"Isn't it obvious?"
Yuuji reveals a daring smile. Is he going to say the truth that the principal told us? If so, then the
principal would just forget about the deal, no?
"—Little sister."
Such, such terrifying killing intent! I didn't even say anything at all, so why do I feel that my
life's in danger?
"Wait, wait a sec, Minami! I've never thought about doing anything to Hazuki!"
"I've already felt that your relationship is so good...I didn't expect it to be like this."
"Hi, Himeji-san?"
For some reason, behind a smiling Himeji-san, there's a figure of Asura behind her. Behind the
smile, there seems to be a devil's face.
"Mizuki! you smash up Aki's summoned beast. I'll smash up his main body."
"Got it"
"I don't get it at all! I don't understand what both of you are saying at all!"
Both of them are locked onto me. At this rate, I might end up dead due to the adverse effects of
my summoned beast and physical damage!
Himeji-san's summoned beast immediately closes the distance. As, as expected of the 2nd best
student in our year! Though it's not blindingly fast, it's still a lot faster than the opponents we
faced up till now!
"Wa, WAH!"
I barely managed to dodge it; my 9-point summoned beast is a lot slower in reaction.
Minami directly attacks me. I can't operate my summoned beast and defend myself at the same
time!
Mukai-sensei's cold answer reaches my ears. Is this really alright? Can an educator really allow
this kind of thing to happen?
I can't help but turn to look to Yuuji for help. At this moment, his eyes are telling me "I know
this is difficult, but you have to hold Himeji-san's summoned beast down. Leave the rest to me."
...So that's how it is. Yuuji wants to use the chance caused while I'm holding back Himeji-san to
launch a surprise attack. Then I'll endure Himeji-san's attack and hold her back!
Himeji-san wants to pull back the huge sword that I managed to barely dodge. Seizing this
chance, I let my summoned beast leap towards the sword that's being retracted.
Clang!
"Kuuu!"
The pain bounces back onto my body. As expected of Himeji-san, even when she's pulling back
the sword, the power is terrifying. The tremendous pressure from the blade carries over onto my
body.
But if I can endure this, Yuuji will send in the fatal blow!
"YUUJI!"
I grit my teeth as I give the signal to him. Like this, if I'm to dodge Yuuji's punch, I'll—
"You idiot. Your moves will weaken if you think that much!"
Yuuji's summoned beast closes in, and he's aiming this full-powered punch—between Himeji-
san and my summoned beast?
Yuuji's over-200-points summoned beast attacks without caring about whether we're friends or
foe. The power now can probably compete with that of a gravel truck.
"EH? KYAAAHHH!!"
Because she's unable to defend herself completely, Himeji-san's summoned beast gets blown
away easily. If so, even if it's Himeji-san, she can't continue on anymore. Then—
The gravel truck like punch flies towards me as well. This pain that'll be like a, a car accident
will...
"MIZUKI!"
Minami's attention turns towards Himeji-san's summoned beast, which was sent flying.
As the match is still going on, Yuuji would never let this chance escape.
"Damn..."
DONG! With a loud sound, Minami's summoned beast gets slammed hard by Yuuji's punch.
Himeji-san's summoned beast was unable to take such a powerful hit, so the result here is
obvious.
"Ah...erm..."
"Using trickery to destroy his friend alongside his opponents, Sakamoto Yuuji gets the victory!"
I'm on the same team as him, so my name should be announced as well. But while thinking that
sensei's right this time, I lost my consciousness due to the pain.
"Despicable guy."
"Ah, it's not that. Besides, we're fighting for the victory."
I look away, avoiding Minami's probing stare and Himeji-san's sad look. But come to think of it,
it's weird to be the one being lectured when I'm the biggest victim here. Besides, my body is
aching like crazy.
"No need to rattle on, girls, we'll get the victory for you."
The one who started it all doesn't seem to look guilty at all. How shameless can Yuuji be?
(Anyway, you girls can now focus on the teahouse, right? We'll think of something regarding the
summoning tournament.)
(Even though Aki's group won, I suppose it might give a better impression to Mizuki's father.)
Since the objective is to show Himeji-san's father that class F has some capability as well, it's
much better for us, who are unrelated in this, to win then for Himeji-san to win the tournament
on her own.
Even though I furiously explained this after the match, Minami is still a bit suspicious. They
really don't trust me, huh...
On hearing this, Minami lets out a little laugh, and turns to look behind.
Minami doesn't rebut back, but mutters some inaudible words. Though I was only joking, I'm a
bit embarrassed that I didn't get a response after saying such a sexually suggestive thing. If this
keeps up, I might end up being treated as a guy who only judge women based on their breasts.
Himeji-san leans over and looks up at me. This, this tactic is really effective...
"Of course. We'll definitely get the win. I'll do it properly till the end for you to see!"
How can we let such a cute girl like Himeji-san transfer school?
"Fine fine, then I'll wake up earlier tomorrow. Oh, isn't the business doing well?"
Many customers have come into our F classroom. Looks like our efforts in that huge fight didn't
go to waste.
Hazuki recognized us and immediately comes running out from the shop.
"Uunya~"
Being patted by me on the head, Hazuki closes her eyes comfortably. She's really as cute as a cat.
"The little girl and the female attendant in the classroom are both cute as well. That's really high
quality!"
The praises continue to be heard outside the classroom. Seems like the cheongsams can really
seduce men.
Hideyoshi walks over while carrying a tray with one hand. Not good, his attractive is too strong!
In a certain sense, I even felt that I was the only one that lost. Besides, as long as we win,
Minami and Himeji-san's goal would be achieved.
"Forget about that. The customers would be very disappointed if our rare girls are to stay here.
Right now, please focus and help out in the teahouse."
Most of the customers are looking over here. As the beautiful 4 girls are all gathered here, it's not
so weird for this kind of thing to happen.
Though she doesn't have any sleeves, Himeji-san does the action of rolling up the sleeves, in
order to motivate herself.
"You're right. Though I'm a bit mindful about how other people are looking at us, let's do this for
the business!"
It's for the dreams of the customers, and for our earnings. It'll be troublesome if Hideyoshi isn't a
complete girl. On a side note, I'm rather happy about this, but let this be a secret.
The instant the new customer walks into the shop, Hideyoshi switches to another voice. Though
one wouldn't really care about it, the acting DNA actually overrides his own intentions. This is
really great.
In order to help out in the teahouse, Yuuji and I proceed to wear our aprons.
After helping out in the teahouse for an hour, it's time for the semifinals. As the finals are to be
held tomorrow, this would be the last match today.
There's a sense of seriousness in Yuuji's eyes that I have not seen before. This is expected,
because the next opponent is—
"Kirishima-san and Kinoshita-san's sister are the opponents now. This is rather troublesome..."
Yes. The opponent this time is the number one super group in the second year—Kirishima
Shouko-san, who's head of our year, and Hideyoshi's sister, Kinoshita Yuuko-san. Unlike
Minami, these two don't have a weak subject, and not as naive as Himeji-san. The only thing that
can be expected is that this would be a difficult match.
"Sort of. I'm not so stupid as to fight with that monster head on. I will fight a beautiful battle."
"It's worrying if it's just Aki saying this, but if Sakamoto says so as well, then it shouldn't be a
problem. Come back with a win!"
"Got it."
Hearing the voice from the classroom behind us, Yuuji and I head off to the arena.
I ask Yuuji, who's walking beside me. Actually, I don't know what kind of plan does Yuuji have,
and I don't know what I should do to act along.
"It's not just us this time, Hideyoshi and Muttsulini will be helping as well. You just need to act
along."
Come to think of it, they weren't in the classroom just now. I wonder where those two went.
"The target is Hideyoshi's sister, Kinoshita Yuuko. I want to make use of her and reverse the
situation."
"Hideyoshi's sister? Even if you didn't involve her, I feel that Yuuji alone should be able to
handle Kirishima-san without any problems~"
Yuuji unhappily cuts the conversation off. He would make fun of others, yet he won't allow
others to talk about him.
However, how does Yuuji really view Kirishima-san? Maybe I might feel touched, but Yuuji
isn't the direct type, so he won't tell Kirishima-san. Really, I should find a chance to push him a
bit. It's really tiring to have such an inflexible bad friend.
Yuuji's glaring angrily at me. This is truly unexpected, I'm supposedly showing compassionate
eyes of a someone worrying for a little kid.
"Anyway, tighten up. If we lose this, your beloved Himeji-san will be gone, and my future will
be gone as well. GET READY TO BET ON YOUR LIFE!"
We're about to arrive at the deciding stage of victory. No matter whether I want to or not, I have
to up my game.
"Got it! Though I'll prefer it if you can get rid of the 'beloved'. We definitely cannot lose!"
Arriving in front of the arena, both of us are full of battle intent. I have never thought of losing
right from the beginning, we have to win no matter what methods we use!
"Oh!"
After punching each other on the fist, both of us head towards the arena, where our opponents
await.
"We've kept you waiting, everyone! The semi-finals will now begin!"
This is basically just like an arena fight, I thought as I arrive in front of the spectators. At this
moment, our opponents, Kirishima-san and Kinoshita-san walk over from the other side.
If you really hate to go to Kisaragi Highlands, then why don't you just refuse her? Yuuji is really
dishonest.
Ugh! This, this is the sure-kill of showing such pitiful eyes! For a cold girl like Kirishima-san to
use this tactic, the power is truly infinite! Whoever who says such cruel words at this point
would be inhumane!
He isn't human alright. "...Of course, it seems that we both need to live together to understand
each other."
Ugh, Kirishima-san's not accepting defeat as well. She doesn't care that she got rejected to this
extent. In terms of personality, I suppose these two are compatible with each other.
After both of them argued for a while, the semifinals will now get under way.
"Leave it to me, this plan can be said to be completely flawless—it's up to you, Hideyoshi!"
For some reason, Yuuji called Kinoshita-san, who's right in front of us, Hideyoshi. What is he
saying? Though she looks like Hideyoshi, she's Hideyoshi's sister who's studying in class A—I
see! Yuuji made use of the fact that Hideyoshi looks exactly like Kinoshita-san, and switched
both of them before the battle! Way to go, Yuuji!
"...Hohoho."
"Hideyoshi, there's no need to continue acting as Kinoshita-san. Hurry up and come back to us—
"
Hideyoshi was not only beaten pretty badly, his hands and feet are both tied up.
Yuuji widen his eyes and roars, his plan has failed.
Kirishima-san smiles at Yuuji. Though Yuuji tried to use the fact that he and Kirishima-san were
childhood friends, this has turned into our disadvantage!
Kinoshita-san said something strange—someone leaked it out? If someone didn't notice us all
this time, it's impossible to leak this information to the opponent when even I don't know about it.
Hideyoshi gets up from the floor, biting his lips as he reveal a sorry expression.
However, even more than this, seeing Hideyoshi wearing a cheongsam and being tied up is really
hurting my eyes. This scene made me think of something that I shouldn't be thinking of.
Muttsulini, who's snapping furiously on the camera, suddenly appears beside us.
"Stop taking photos and untie Hideyoshi (Sell me those photos when you're done taking them)!"
After slightly nodding his head, Muttsulini quickly heads off to Hideyoshi to untie him. If
possible, I hope that he doesn't forget about the photos.
"I'll be very happy if you can admit defeat. I don't like to bully the weak after all."
"Ku...!"
Yuuji's strategy failed. Thus, we can only use a direct method. If the situation continues like this,
we'll lose, without question.
(Um, Oh.)
In order for our opponents to not see through this, I moved behind Yuuji as if nothing has
happened. And then, for added insurance, I called Hideyoshi over.
(Then let's start. Follow what I say, and try to be as natural as possible, okay?)
I'm grateful that you have this intention. However, I have my own plan.
"I'm grateful that you have this intention. However, I have my own plan."
"...Yuuji's plan?"
"I want to use my own ability to get the tickets, so that I can gain happiness with you—WHAT?
HOLD ON A MINUTE!"
Yuuji panics as he tries to look back at me. However, I'm not going to let him do that. I
forcefully hold onto Yuuji's head from behind.
"...Yuuji."
So please back away. And if we win, I'll get married with you.
Yuuji tries his best to struggle. Too bad, I've already expected your reaction.
"Go to hell!"
"Ku?"
I press onto Yuuji's carotid pulse. [3] With this, Yuuji will obediently listen.
"...Yuuji."
Kirishima-san can't wait to listen any more. Leave it to me. I'll fulfill your expectations!
Got it.
It's time for Hideyoshi, who's beside us, to take action. We'll use Hideyoshi's ability to imitate
any voice to deal the death blow!
"So please step aside. And if I win, we'll get married. I love you, Shouko."
The final words are said, it's hard to tell whether Yuuji himself said it or not.
Come to think of it, Hideyoshi added some words that I didn't ask him to...maybe Hideyoshi just
loves to do this kind of imitation?
Kirishima-san holds Yuuji's corpse tightly and buries her face in his chest. Yuuji's limbs
lifelessly lay down there. Maybe that's just my imagination.
"However, even if it's me alone, I can't possibly lose to Yoshii! I'm going—SUMMON!"
"Hoho. Is that so? You better hate the fact that this battle is on health education!"
I give a signal to Muttsulini. This is the plan that Yuuji originally intended!
"...summon."
The summoned beast appears on being called. Over there is one that even Kinoshita-san from
class A can't beat—
Muttsulini's summoned beast. This is the secret technique 'substitute summon' (a foul that isn't
caught by the referee is a high-level technique!
"...hasten."
With the handcuffs, the victor was decided with the first hit. As long as the subject is health
education, nobody can beat Muttsulini!
A class, Kinoshita Yuuko, Health Education 321 points & A class, Kirishima Shouko, Health
Education Unknown.
F class, Tsuchiya Kouta, Health Education 511 points & F class, Sakamoto Yuuji, Health
Education Unknown.
"...That's."
"...We lose."
Kirirshima-san conceded defeat. With this, both parties have agreed that it's a legal win for us.
Getting the win, I raise my hands triumphantly to the crowd. However, the crowd's staring coldly
at me. This is to be expected. The crowd came here to see a win decided by a summon battle, but
in this match, they almost didn't get to see a summoned beast at all.
I bow down and run off, intending to reach the classroom before the angry shouts reach my ears.
Hideyoshi, who's walking beside me, tidies up his messed up cheongsam as he said. Ugh, I feel
that a lot more customers would be attracted if he just leaves it as it is.
"...Mission accomplished."
"Thanks, it's all because of the great help of Hideyoshi and Muttsulini."
With this, there're only the finals left. Our goal will be achieved, and Himeji-san won't have to
transfer schools.
"KI, KIRISHIMA-SAN! YUUJI STILL HAS TO TAKE PART IN THE FINALS! PLEASE
DON'T DRUG HIM!!!"
Once we got back, we see Yuuji's lifeless eyes, and he's dressed in cocktail attire.
"In the Haber-Bosch Process, the ingredients used to make Ammonia are Ammonium Chloride
and ( )." [1]
Calcium Hydroxide.
Teacher's comment:
That's correct. Creating Ammonia is a very important process for industries. Please remember
this.
Teacher's comment:
Ammonia.
Teacher's comment:
"Ah, Yuuji, you're irritating~. Your eyes are terrifying, you know?"
After beating the drug out of Yuuji's stomach and splashing a bucket of cold water on him, Yuuji
finally regains consciousness. his body sure is strong.
"And isn't it Yuuji's fault for his plan to be seen through? The opponent was that Kirishima-san,
you should have at least considered that, you know?"
"Ugh, now that you mentioned it, I really have nothing to say..."
Seems like Yuuji can't keep his cool when it comes to Kirishima-san. In other words, Yuuji is
actually quite mindful of her, no?
At this moment, Himeji-san, Minami and Hazuki should be helping out as waitresses in the
teahouse now. Hideyoshi and Muttsulini were with us just now, and they should be going back to
work.
"I suppose the enemy's about to do something to interfere with our business..."
Yuuji makes this conclusion that's full of danger. What does he mean by 'doing something'? And
to interfere with our business?
"...Yuuji."
Once we arrive back at the classrom, Muttsulini, who's waiting at the classroom, comes running
over.
Why does something like this happen one after another? What's going on?
"Seems like they considered that they have no chance of winning if they come after Akihisa and
me directly. This is an expected move that they'll move."
"Forget about that. Are Himeji-san and the rest alright? Where are they taken to? Who were they
taken by?"
"Eh? Really?"
"I expected them to directly do something to them, or maybe they might do something to
interfere with our teahouse by finding flaws with it."
Seems like taking away the waitress is the enemy's plan to interfere with our business. Our
business will be definitely affected once we get hit by something like this.
Yuuji seemed to have predicted what will happen to Himeji-san and the rest. This is completely
different from just a simple interference, it can't be considered as a joke. If one's not careful, this
might even end up as a criminal case.
Come to think of it, Yuuji would reveal a pondering look more often nowadays. He does seem a
bit weird ever since then.
"OK. Then I'm not going to ask you why you have that."
"Then, now that we know where they are, this makes things a lot easier. Let's save the princesses
easily, okay? Your Highness?"
"I really don't like that dirty teasing glance of yours, but I have to thank Yuuji first. If
something's to happen to Himeji-san and the rest, the situation will end up being a lot bigger than
the summoning tournament."
"Eh?"
"Anyway, we'll say more after we saved them. Muttsulini, please save Himeji-san and the rest."
"...Got it."
"Then what are we going to do next? Sakamoto and--Yoshii, right? Are we going to use these
people here to threaten them?"
"Wait a second, I'm not sure about that Yoshii--but laying hands on that Sakamoto won't do us
any good. Though he's pretty quiet now, Sakamoto's name was infamous during middle school."
"I understand your feelings, but we can't just go on like this, right? WE were requested to force
those two to be unable to do anything after all."
The noise of this chatter comes from the receiver that Muttsulini's holding onto.
Muttsulini brings us to a KTV that's about 5 minutes away from Fumitsuki Gakuen.
"YOU PEOPLE! IT'S ABOUT TIME THAT YOU LET GO OF HAZUKI NOW!!"
Minami's angry cries reach our ears. Maybe because Hazuki got taken, Minami was forced to
come along.
"WAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
There should be a total of 7 people letting out this demonic laugh, right? Alright, I'll shut those
trashy mouths of yours right now!
(Wait, Akihisa, don't just act on your own. I understand your feelings, but we have to put saving
the girls as our priority. We have to wait here until Muttsulini finishes his job.)
Like what Yuuji said, we can only wait here. Muttsulini will think of some way to save them,
and after that, it'll be time for us to take the stage.
"Eh? Then what about these big sisters? Can we take them?"
"KYA!"
(Oi! Akihisa!)
"Excuse me!"
Anyway, I open the door and head into the designated room.
"Yo, Yoshii-kun?"
"Aki..."
THe people inside the room are Himeji-san, who's all curled up, and Minami, who's fallen and
sitting on the floor.
The guy sitting near the entrance asks me. Alright, then I'll take him down first.
"EWAHHH!!:
An irritating feeling can be felt on my foot. With this hit, the other person ended up unconscious
and with blank eyes.
At the same time, I feel the heavy impact and heard the blunt sound, and this is because I got
punched in the face by some guy beside me. I can taste blood in my mouth, did my mouth
break—but so what!?
"GWWAAHHH—!!"
I responded with a kick to that guy's face, and that guy falls over with blood flowing out of his
nose.
Who's the one who did that? Is it the one beside Minami? Or...ah, heck care. If I don't know, I'll
just beat them all up!
"Why is he here?"
"Anyway, it's good that he came up here himself. FINISH HIM OFF!"
Four guys flip the tables and surround me. Though I'm dazed after being punched in the face, I
responded with a punch to that guy's face.
"..."
Forget about it when they're coming from the front, there's a whole lot of them. Pain continues to
flow through me as I get hit from behind and on the side.
Even so, I don't have the right to run away. I rub away the blood on my mouth and glare fiercely
at the enemies. Since I can't hide, I'll just endure the pain and beat them all up!
"UWAHH—!"
The enemy rushing forward got hit and is sent flying into the wall.
"Yuuji!"
Those guys immediately panic and try to escape once Yuuji appeared. Looks like we can settle it
now...
"Sakamoto, you won't care about what'll happen to this little Missy?"
One of them grabs Hazuki from behind. He dares to do this to a girl, and to an elementary school
student at that!
"...Will be you."
CLANG!
"AHH!"
The rogue faints, and standing behind him with the crystal ashtray still in his hands is a short boy.
It's Muttsulini, who has disguised himself as a staff member and snuck in.
Like what Muttsulini declared, this guy is heavily injured. He sure has enough determination to
back his words up.
Regaining her freedom, Hazuki hugs Minami tightly. Such a touching reunion scene.
"Yoshii-kun!"
Himeji-san opens her arms wide as she heads towards me—don't tell me, this is my chance?
"Himeji-san!"
I also open my arms wide in order to receive her gentle body. Come on, come into my arms!
"GWAAHH!!"
"...!"
You dare...! YOU DARE TO MAKE ME MISS THIS ONE IN A MILLION CHANCE!!!!
To fight with Yuuji when he's pressured by Kirishima-san to the limit, I can only express my
condolences to these guys.
"Oh ya, why is Hideyoshi the only one being tied up?"
"...Rather suitable."
"I was holding onto the ropes that nee-san used to tie me up..."
You were tied up because you were holding that thing? You're really unlucky.
Hideyoshi mutters to himself sadly. However, I can imagine what those baddies were thinking as
they feel him up, so I can't say anything.
Now that the kidnapping fiasco's over, Yuuji and I are enjoying classroom F that's empty after a
day's worth of business.
Just as we're sitting down and drinking tea, Yuuji said this.
"Who?"
"I called her over. When I met that old granny on the corridor, I told her to 'explain everything
clearly'."
"Explain everything clearly...no way, Yuuji. She's still a senior. If there's anything, we should be
the ones going over."
"Forget about that whatsoever...these series of events are all related to that old granny. I won't be
satisfied if she doesn't explain everything."
Yuuji said all these in a matter of fact fashion, yet it seems to be some sudden insider info to me.
"That, that damn old granny. What did she hide from us!?"
Because of this, Himeji-san and the rest got into danger, and made us have so much difficulty in
running our teahouse business. We have to protest to that damn old granny!
"...Really, I even specially came all the way over here. You brats are really polite."
As the voice resounds, the sound of the door opening can be heard.
"Oh my, since when have I become the person behind all these?"
The principal shrugs her shoulders with an 'I'm the victim here' attitude.
"Though you aren't the culprit behind this, you didn't explain what's needed to be explained. This
also counts as a form of betrayal."
"Uu...really. I knew that you're smart, but I didn't expect you to even guess what I'm thinking."
"Ah, now that you mentioned it, you're right. You could also have explained it to the winners and
asked them to give up the prizes."
"Don't tell me she didn't consider that the head of teaching department can't object directly if she
could settle this?"
"If so, she wouldn't be so stingy with the repairing of the classroom. A student's health should be
more important than education. As an educator, and especially a principal, it's impossible for her
to object to this."
"In other words, this old granny purposely acted like that to force us to participate in the
summoning tournament?"
"Do you still remember that condition I gave to that old granny?"
"Condition? Erm—"
"The condition to allow you to decide on the subjects, right? I see, you were testing me there."
"Mm, this was because I thought that you might give the same offer to some participants who're
aware of this as well. If so, you wouldn't just agree with conditions that are only beneficial to us.
However, that old granny actually accepted my proposal."
To accept this, it means that if we win, it won't be a problem to the principal, right? The reason
that she would object to the repairing of the classroom and even request us when we don't have
good grades, there must be some sort of reason behind it.
"Also—some people would even come to find faults with just a school festival teahouse, an
informer would tip off our opponent, and all sorts of things. Among them, the most important
one is when Himeji and the rest got kidnapped by those guys. If they're just here to look for
trouble, they wouldn't go to this extent. "
That was really dangerous. If Muttsulini didn't install a tracker on them, this would have become
a criminal case.
At this moment, the principal lowers her head. That thick-skinned principal actually did that to
us!
"The enemy probably thinks that for you guys with such low grades, he can crush you by
breaking your concentration...they must have been really frantic when you two made it to the
finals."
Maybe the principal is one with a real strong sense of responsibility, as it's not that simple for a
senior to lower her head to us.
"Alright, now that we have revealed our cards, it's your turn."
"Sigh..I'll reveal my helplessness if I say this. If possible, I would prefer not to say this..."
With these introductory words, the principal prepares to tell us the truth.
"To me, it doesn't matter what that enterprise wants to do. I'm aiming for the other prize."
One can allow the user to divide his score by two and summon two summoned beasts, the other
one can substitute a teacher as a witness and allow summoning of monsters. This bracelet seems
like it can change the area of use of the summon according to the score, and seems like the user
can decide on the subject tested.
"That's right. I hope that you two can help me win those platinum bracelets."
"If so...if she really wanted to reclaim those bracelets, there wouldn't be any need for her to ask
us, right? It seems like she's trying to prevent those bracelets from being reclaimed, right?"
If possible. This means that she would reclaim it in the worst case scenario.
The principal frowns unhappily. To a technician, having a defect in some new technology must
be an unbearable shame. It's no wonder she would have this kind of reaction while she's
explaining this to us students.
"Yes. If you use it, it won't go amok, since there will be a problem when it passes a certain level
of power, thus I can't ask other students to do this."
"I see. So you can't ask people with better grades to do this."
"People like you 'who can win even with low grades' just so happen to fulfill this criterion."
"While you can't understand this before an explanation, I can't help but feel that you can't accept
being called an idiot..."
GUUU! Seems like Yuuji understood it. If so, am I the only one who's an idiot?
"Between the two bracelets, that bracelet that can create a summoning field can withstand the
power to a certain extent...but for the other one that can summon two summoned beasts at the
same time, there's a risk of it running amok if the average is above what it can handle, so these
bracelets can only be used by Yoshii."
Damn it! I can't understand it if they didn't directly say 'you're an idiot' to me! Is this the meaning
of 'the elderly are the most vicious'?
"Really? If so, the one who is trying to stop us is the one who hopes that the principal loses
ground—someone running another school and the people working with them."
"I really can't stand you idiot...the reason why they tried to obstruct us is because they would feel
troubled that we'll prevent the bracelets from going amok, right? The ones who would want this
to happen are the other schools who got their students snatched away."
Ahh, so that's the case. Yuuji's so naughty, you could have just explained it to me step by step.
"Such incredible deducting. Though it's embarrassing to say this out, I can't just hide all these
forever. Seems like the head of teaching Staff, Takehara-sensei is the one pulling the strings
from behind. I heard that he has been going in and out of a private school, so that should be the
case."
"They're most likely his subordinates, though I don't know what their reason for helping is."
Under the school's special curriculum, the test summoning battles are being observed to see
whether they're suitable to be used. If the system is to go amok in this situation, the entire
existence of the school will come under suspicion.
"Ah, but if you can just explain this to the winners and reclaim the equipment—"
"Unfortunately, that's impossible. Do you know who your final opponents are?"
Yuuji pulls out a little booklet from his pocket. Following the schedule that's written on it, our
final opponents should be—
The principal gives a stiff look. Seems like the situation is serious to such an extent.
"What?"
"As long as the combined marks is less than the average, it won't cause it to go amok, right?"
"Yes. Nothing will happen if one or two subjects are exceptionally good."
We got nothing to say if our scores can cause the bracelets to go amok, but luckily, Yuuji's
average hasn't reached that level yet, so there shouldn't be a problem.
"You're right. We still got something to do after going home—and we need to wake up early
tomorrow."
"Yes."
Just like that, the first day of the school festival is over.
On which year (AD) was the Kan'i Jūnikai [1] system created?
'603'
Teacher's comment:
That's correct.
'603'.
Teaher's comment:
'603'.
Teacher's comment:
Please forgive sensei for giving you an 'X' upon seeing your name.
On the second morning of the school festival, Himeji-san and Minami arrive at school.
"Erm, then, did you have any weird dreams last night or--"
Oh my, looks like I was seen through. However, since they were nearly raped, it would be
normal to worry about the impact on them.
"Don't worry. It was scary, but I'm really calm, so calm that it's inexplicable."
"Really?"
"Yes, because everyone was alright in the end...and Yoshii-kun came to save us."
"Instead of Aki, I suppose it's better to say that we were saved by Sakamoto and Tsuchiya."
Minami also looks rather indifferent. These two sure have guts, I'm somewhat feeling a bit sorry
that I underestimated them.
"I'm relaxed now that you two are so energetic. Then, this morning, we'll be--"
"...No abnormalities."
"There's no need to thank us over such a small thing, and I didn't really help out yesterday
anyway..."
Or it's better to say that Hideyoshi's fate was really bad, such that he was touched on the butt
several times.
Yuuji scratches his head as he enters the classroom. Seems like he's not too worried about the
girls, maybe it's because Muttsulini and Hideyoshi were accompanying them.
"We came here early in the morning to take some exams. Hooo..."
I give a yawn due to fatigue. Of course, this can't be helped when I pulled an all-nighter.
"Really, won't it affect the results later? The opponents are third years."
"Seems like it, and it's said that they have some of the best grades."
In terms of how they took action, those two really look stupid, especially that baldy.
"There shouldn't be any difference. The third years' exams are much more difficult, and the battle
conditions are the same."
"It's not that, I'm worried that you two may be too weak to take them on..."
Minami's words seem to indicate that she's already giving up. Why so rude?
"If you have time to worry about this, go open the shop, huahhh..."
"You really are not interested in what's going on with the store. Aren't you going to help out with
it?"
"I'm sorry, can you let me sleep for a while? I didn't really sleep much nowadays, and my mind's
now a bit dazed because I stayed up all night."
"...(nods head)"
"Can't be helped. I'll call you two up if you two aren't awake later. Okay?"
Even though we have only 3 hours to sleep, that's enough for Yuuji and me.
Yuuji uses his hand to cover his mouth as he uses his other hand to reach for the door handle.
I see, to the roof. The audio equipment that's set up for the night festival is located there, and we
won't be disturbed. The weather today is extremely good, so it's good for taking an afternoon nap.
Well, I might as well abandon all the noises behind me as I leave, or else I'm going to have
nightmares
In the end, Yuuji and I only managed to help out for half an hour. As they saw that we were
really tired, they compassionately allowed us to sleep a little more. No matter what, I do feel that
our classmates are really gentle.
Himeji-san's cheongsam get-up today is as ever dazzling. Her charm is definitely one reason why
the earnings on our second day increased dramatically.
"...(win)."
"I got it. I won't make the same mistake twice. Then, I'm leaving."
After Yuuji and I gently punch Hideyoshi and Muttsulini's outstretched hands, we head off to the
arena.
"I thought we might get distracted before the match. Didn't expect nothing to happen though."
"If it's not because they gave up due to being unable use those petty tricks, then it's because they
didn't know where we were."
"I see. Only those people who want to use the audio equipment would go up and use it."
And the audio equipment will only be used during the night festival later. It's basically a tailor-
made hiding spot for us.
"I heard that the taser is a dangerous thing that can also conduct electricity through clothes."
I strongly feel that the taser I gave to those two is a forbidden item, and it looks dangerous
anyway. Most people would run away in fear, so there shouldn't be a problem.
"You're right."
After that, we remain silent, and walk down the path to the arena.
My heart paces as I arrive at the front of the arena. I'll be lying if I say that I'm not nervous.
The teacher in charge of the arena waves to us on seeing us. They even arranged for duty
personnel at the arena, the finals is really different from all the other matches we had up till now.
"Then ladies and gentlemen, we've kept you waiting! The finals of the summoning tournament
that uses our test battle system is about to officially start!"
The audio broadcast airs a voice that I have never heard before. Maybe the school hired some
professional emcees. Since this is a highly anticipated event, it's possible that such a thing may
happen.
The teacher pats us on the back, and moves off to the audience in front.
"These two are Sakamoto Yuuji of Class 2-F, and Yoshii Akihisa Of Class 2-F! Will everyone
please give a round of applause!"
The huge rain-like applause descend on us. There's quite a lot of people watching this, and
Himeji-san's father would definitely be here watching as well.
"The group that managed to beat the best, Class A, is unexpectedly the lowest combination of
Class F! Maybe we need to change our rigid view of Class F!"
Perhaps the reason the spectators are giving us an ovation is to promote the test summoning
system by showing that 'because of the test summoning system, even those who are weak would
work harder'. But no matter the motive, we can't ask for anything better than that.
"And on the other side, we have Tsunemura Yuusaku from Class 3-A, and Natsukawa Shunpei,
who's from Class A as well!"
The ones who were called up and appearing in front of us are the Toko-Natsu group that caused
us a whole lot of trouble yesterday.
While receiving the applause from the crowd, both of them slowly move towards us.
"Then now, I'll briefly explain the rules of the match. The strength of the summoned beast is
equivalent to the grades-"
The announcer starts to explain the rules, and we ignore it as we're already familiar with them,
continuing to glare at each other.
Yuuji folds his arms as he looks like he's treating the sempais as idiots. He sure looks cool in this
situation.
"We're very understanding, we don't want you guys to embarrass yourselves in front of the
crowd. However, for your F-class brains, you probably won't understand it."
The baldy-sempai won't give up as he replies Yuuji, taunting us while stroking his chin. Seems
like both sides are really able to agitate their opponents.
"Such a pity, I can't understand your words even if you're from Class A. You should polish up
your Japanese first, you baldy king of the ape mountain."
Both sides continue to taunt each other with a volume only they can hear. Looks like Yuuji has
quite a lot of unhappy words he want to express as well.
"Huh?"
"...Is it? Looks like you guys know all about this."
"For our graduation. If we're successful, he will write a recommendation letter for us. We would
have no need to study for the entrance exams."
"Sort of."
"...I see."
I slightly nod my head as I end this conversation. This is all I want to know.
"Actually, we didn't need to use any tricks. There's a whole world of difference in level between
Class A and Class F."
"Really? Since you two went all the way with those things, I suppose both of you are afraid of
Akihisa and me, right?"
"Ha! And you dare to say this! Your methods of winning is to use some cheap tricks by making
use of the opponents' personalities and weaknesses. If your opponents are us, you would have
absolutely no chance of winning."
Maybe that's true, the reason why we were able to win up till now was because we clearly
understand our opponents. We can't beat these opponents if we're to use the same trick now.
"And now, the match will begin! All contestants, please get ready!"
After the explanation, the refereeing teacher stands right between us.
""""SUMMON""""
Our opponents' equipment are of traditional swords and armour. As they have rather high grades,
even their equipment looks impressive.
A class, Tsunemura Yuusaku, Japanese History 209 points & A class, Natsukawa Shunpei,
Japanese History 197 points.
As expected of Class A , their marks are pretty impressive. If they can get such good marks, that
means that their summoned beasts are rather strong, and not swiss cheese.
Looks like these two are rather good with their homework as well.
"So now, can you see that our marks are great?"
"Since these are marks that Class F can never see, it's expected for you to have this response."
But since they can get these grades, it means that they can graduate with their own ability, since
those marks can get them anywhere.
However, they didn't challenge themselves with something that they can definitely do, but tried
to wreck our one and only second-year school festival, preventing us from creating wonderful
memories--even almost creating a tragedy of us being unable to keep the most important person
to me.
"Tsunemaru, don't bully them too much. They're going to show it now anyway, right?"
Because of these guys, I'm unable to prevent Himeji-san from transferring schools? THIS IS SO
STUPID!
"Hm?"
Himeji-san's words during the summoning battle echoes in my mind. Yes, she said this.
"She said, "I can continue to work hard for the one I like"."
F class, Sakamoto Yuuji, Japanese History 215 points & F class, Yoshii Akihisa, Japanese
History 166 points.
""WHAT!?""
"THIS TIME, WE WON'T USE ANY PETTY TRICKS! WE'LL BEAT YOU BASTARDS
HEAD ON WITH OUR ABILITY!!"
The summoned beasts wield their specialised weapons as they get into a battle stance. The fight
begins now.
"Akihisa, I worked hard with you all the way to this extent. I won't forgive you if you lose!"
"I know. Thanks for teaching me. Didn't expect your mind to be pretty good."
Yuuji's summoned beast is the first one to move. Its equipment is a lot lighter, and thus, it's a lot
more agile.
The mohican-head sempai frantically stands in front of Yuuji. As he was too slow, he let Yuuji's
summoned beast get close to him.
The baldy-sempai's summoned beast raises its sword as it attacks me from the front.
"Sempai, you're too panicky, you know? This simple sudden attack is basically inviting me to
dodge--"
I slightly move my upper body aside. This straightforward attack that wasn't even thought
through won't even cut the edge of my jacket.
Though the opponent reveals his belly as he attacks, he still manages to turn around and swing
his sword over.
I slightly move my body away to avoid this attack, and in this instant, I strike him 3 times.
"GWAAH!"
The baldy sempai barely manages to use his sword to shield himself and takes a huge step back
to regain his posture.
"You damn brat, you averaged only about 60 points during the summoning battles..."
The baldy-sempai's tone changes as he glares at me. Seems like they collected some information
on our battles.
"Except for this subject, my standard now isn't a whole lot different from what it was before."
I swing my wooden sword at baldy-sempai, who's biting his teeth hard and revealing a vengeful
expression. Since my marks are so high, my wooden sword's so strong that it won't break in a
direct clash with the opponent's sword.
The conversation between Yuuji and the mohican-head sempai can be heard. Yuuji's light
summoned beast is matching his opponent's attacks with his agile moves.
"Can't be helped. Though it's a bit childish to use this on second-years, let me teach you what's
the difference in experience!"
After saying that, baldy-sempai's summoned beast moves back. Besides me, even baldy-sempai
himself is a lot further away. If even the controller's a lot further away, what's he planning? It's
tougher for a summoned beast to do battle if he's standing a lot further away.
Baldy-sempai said some unexpected words to me while I was still confused. Now that he said
this, I'll be focused on the opponent's summoned beast whether I like it or not. Just as I'm
focusing on every single motion of the opponent's summoned beast, the opponent summoned
beast looks like it's about to charge forward.
Do the sempais really have some unknown power that we don't know of?
Baldy-sempai focuses all his strength. Though I don't know what the enemy will do, I'll take him
down before he does anything!
"GO!"
I let my summoned beast charge head on. Though the battle distance is too great for me, this
disadvantageous condition should also apply to the enemy.
Baldy-sempai's mocking voice can be heard, and at the same time, something flies into my eye.
This...a stone? The enemy hurt my eye with a stone!
"DAMN--IT!!"
That's why he purposely made such an exaggerated action. The witnesses and audiences are all
focused on the summoned beasts that's far away from each other, so no one noticed Baldy-
sempai's actions. I was tricked!
"Guu!" As I haven't regained my vision, I can only jump aside on instincts. After that, I can only
feel a sharp pain on my left abdomen.
I rub off this pain as I force myself to open my eyes, and what's appears in front of me explains
the pain--my summoned beast got cut on the left side of the abdomen by the enemy's sword.
"So you're a 'punishment inspector'? The next hit will be painful, you know?"
After that, the enemy hits me on the chin with a punch, and I can only see blank as my head gets
concussed.
With the feeling of the head being shaked up and the burning pain on my abdomen, I feel like
puking. Looks like this isn't good...
This unbearable pain makes my vision all blurry, and my consciousness start to sway.
"--!"
POM!
"...Of course!"
Yuuji's roar helped me. Yes, I can still fight. And yes, I don't want to lose to this sort of person
EVEN IF I DIE!
"STOP TRYING TO HANG IN THERE, I'LL GIVE YOU A BASHING YOU'LL NEVER
FORGET!!"
My summoned beast has lost some strength. I won't have a chance of winning if I don't settle this
now!
"--HA!"
I endure this pain as I let my summoned beast go past the enemy, and then send a kick to the
enemy while he's completely exposed at the back.
"AIYA!"
Though the injuries caused me to be weakened badly, it's enough to make the enemy lose
balance and allow me some time.
"YUUJI!"
"Ho!"
Yuuji confirms my situation before letting his summoned beast charge directly at the other
enemy, the mohican-head sempai.
Mohican-head sempai swings his longsword, yet Yuuji doesn't let his summoned beast dodge.
"GOT YOU!"
The blade's about to hit the head of Yuuji's summoned beast. However, at that instance--
CLANG!
My summoned beast tosses its wooden blade and hits the blade precisely, changing the trajectory
of the blade.
Just as the blade misses, Yuuji's summoned beast lands right at the best position.
The huge impact of the punch moves towards the enemy, as Yuuji's shout is complimented with
the roar of the crowd.
After that, baldy-sempai's summoned beast charged over. I'm unarmed, and the enemy's a 3rd
year student, so it's different from students of the same year who aren't used to controlling the
summoned beast, since I can't just take him head on barehanded.
However, if the opponent's distracted, I can still dodge the first hit.
I use this gap to let the summoned beast advance. Baldy-sempai's summoned beast missed the
best chance to land his longsword since his rhythm got messed up, and so, I can dodge past it!
"CHEH!"
Pulling back the sword, the enemy tries to come up with another attack. This time though, it's my
turn.
"WATCH THIS!"
"AKIHISA!"
Yuuji's summoned beast kicks the wooden sword that I threw just now right back at me. He's not
used to controlling the summoned beast, yet he can pass it rather well!
I let my summoned beast quickly pick up the wooden sword. With this, it'll be over!
CRACK! A sharp pain can be felt in my left wrist, and the pain spreads from the hand to the
fingers, as if my entire hand got sliced off.
The back of my abdomen got injured as well. I can no longer fight on, but--
The enemy's blade slices my left hand--and I manage to use my wooden sword to inflict a critical
wound by stabbing through the throat.
"Gr...eat...!"
The pain corrodes my entire body, and I can't restrain this vomiting feeling for long. However,
I'm so happy that I feel like I'm on clouds.
Minami can only smile awkwardly as she looks at Hazuki, who's constantly rubbing herself on
my chest.
If this keeps up, it would end up being a fatal injury for me. Thus, I politely push her away.
Though Hazuki does looks unhappy, she obediently follows what I did.
"Erm, Yoshii-kun."
"Yes! It was really brilliant! It was so great that I wanted to get a tape from Tsuchiya-san!"
Himeji-san's eyes are glittering. Seeing her like this, it seems like my hard work finally paid off.
Muttsulini looks away. Did this guy ignore the match and go on to film some of the audience
wearing mini-skirts?
"You did rather well for your Japanese History, Sakamoto, considering that your grades were
really bad during the summoning battles."
"It's because my grades were really bad during the summoning battles that I worked hard on this
subject after that."
"It's simple saying it, but it was tough for us. Especially after Akihisa heard about those things
(Himeji-san transferring schools), I've been forced to stay back every night and study it with
him."
"Oh...forget about Sakamoto, it's really unexpected for Aki to get such good grades."
"That's because that guy wanted to see what he could do if he really worked hard. Also, it's also a
case of 'hard work overcoming stupidity'. To be honest, his concentration is really amazing."
Yuuji continued to converse with Minami while their backs were facing Himeji-san. This is to
prevent the rest from knowing that we knew about Himeji-san transferring schools.
Himeji-san continues to play with her fingers in front of her. She really looks like a cute kouhai
girl confessing to a male sempai.
"I have something to say after the night festival, please come over to the carpark!"
After saying this while blushing like a tomato, she runs off to continue her work as a waitress.
Oh, that really sounds like a confession. Looks like I just saw something good.
"...Eh?"
Suddenly, I feel that something's amiss. What the hell? Eh--who was Himeji-san saying those
words to?
Oh my--it's been a while since I last saw my inner devil. You're still trying to trick me with that
smooth talk. As expected of a real devil.
[Nope, I'm not lying. This is real. You should know if you think through the whole conversation,
right?]
[THAT'S A LIE!! HOW CAN STUPID AND UGLY AKIHISA END UP WITH THIS? I
CAN'T LET THE DEVIL'S WORDS TRICK ME!]
I thought that it would finally come out now, yet I didn't expect the words to come out of my
mouth!
[Then check it out for yourself. If I'm wrong, go ahead and finish off Himeji-san's cooking.]
I'm sorry, but can you please stop ignoring the host and saying it like this? If I have to say it, no
matter which side loses, I'll be the one who would undergo this test of life and death.
"Sakamoto, Akihisa, sorry to interrupt you, but can you help out at the teahouse? The number of
customers has increased because of your win, so we're really busy here."
"Ah, you're right. Oi, Aki! The tournament's over, so you got to do your best and help out,
okay?"
Himeji-san, huh? What did she mean when she said those words?
"From now on, the cool summer festival will be officially closed to the public. Will all students
please quickly clear up."
"So tiring..."
"...(Nods head)"
The moment I heard the audio broadcast, my entire body went limp.
Serving the food to the customers who are coming in like waves, and getting back on standby
after serving the food, I've never known that a waiter's work can be so tiring.
"She said that she would talk to her father after the night festival, so we'll have an answer then."
I see. Though we don't know the conclusion, it should be alright. But why am I feeling a bit
uncomfortable...
Just as I'm deep in thought, these even more cruel and unreasonable words reach my ears.
"EH? WHY!?"
"Why are you asking this...if you want to know, it's that it's really embarrassing? "
My plea isn't effective, as Himeji-san and Minami leave the scene and head off to the changing
room. What a pity.
On a side note, Hazuki just wore the waitress costume as she went out. One would certainly
worry about her future.
"WE WON'T LET YOU! NO WAY WILL I LET HIDEYOSHI CHANGE CLOTHES!"
I desperately cling my tired body onto Hideyoshi's leg. At least I can't let this person change
back!
Muttsulini's doing the same thing as well. As expected of someone who's thinking the same thing.
Our class rep doesn't look tired at all as he stares at us with a 'can't be helped' look.
"The principal's office? You two got something with the principal?"
"We've got to clear the debt of the deal. Though it's late, we didn't have time just now thanks to
the teahouse, so we're thinking of going over."
"...(tugging slightly)"
"...(Nods head)"
As expected of someone who's thinking of the same thing, he sure knows what a player should
do.
"Hm...ah, nevermind, Hideyoshi and Muttsulini can come along with us. Besides, it's tough to
convince Akihisa."
"Mm."
"...(Nods head)"
"Excuse me."
After knocking the door and saying some greetings, I push the door of the principal's room aside.
"You don't need to tell me that. Who do you think was the one who presented the prizes to you?"
This old granny is still as rude in her tone as ever. I suppose she should understand other people's
plight even more.
"Come to mention it, you did bring quite a lot of companions along."
On seeing Hideyoshi and Muttsulini, the principal said to us in a rebuking tone. She probably has
some things that she wants to complain about.
"These guys were troubled greatly because of what you done, so letting them see the person
behind all this shouldn't merit a punishment."
The principal gives a bored sound. She sure isn't a cute granny; but then again, if she is, it'll be
really troubling.
Actually, the platinum bracelets are different from the gold bracelets that appear when the
controller has high marks, since they are worn on the controller.
"No need, you can return it to me anytime later. Besides, I can't fix those malfunctions so soon."
"Ah yes, Hideyoshi doesn't know about it, right? These platinum bracelets have a little flaw, and
that's if this is given to someone with high scores, the owner will lose control of it.
Yuuji looks like he's in deep thought again. Does he like to think so thoroughly in this room?
[Come to think of it, how did those guys know that we had a deal with that old granny...]
Though I don't know what Yuuji's muttering about, it's better not to bother him. Besides, I won't
understand anything if he doesn't explain it anyways.
"Eh?"
"...Someone's listening."
After Muttsulini said this, Yuuji immediately runs over and pushes the principal's door aside. At
this moment, he can hear multiple footsteps.
"They should have heard everything we just said. If they recorded it, this would be bad!"
If this is to be revealed like this, all our efforts till now will go to waste! The school will lose all
credibility, and even its existence would be questioned. If it ends up like this, forget about
Himeji-san alone, all the students in this school would have to transfer out! We got to quickly
destroy the evidence!
"Hurry up!"
"No problem!"
"...(Nods head)"
The four of us dash out of the principal's office at the same time.
It'll be bad if we split up and get counterattacked. It's better to split up into two groups and look
for them.
"Got it! I'll go and look for them outside with Muttsulini!"
I see. It'll be bad if they ran off to copy this, so Hideyoshi intended to look for them at the school
gate.
"...Akihisa."
"Hm?"
Forget about standby, I don't think there's even a need for a telescope here in school. However in
this situation, I'll take it as goodwill and borrow it thankfully.
"Thanks Muttsulini."
It's because of the girls and the cute uniforms, right? No matter what, we don't wish for this
school to close down.
"Got it!"
After this, we form up into two groups, the indoor group and the outdoor group. Speaking of
which, I've been running around all over the place these 2 days.
We hurry off to the broadcast room, which is the most dangerous. If they're to broadcast it, it'll
be impossible to shut so many witnesses up. Thus, even if we take back the medium, it'll be futile.
This is something that we can't fail.
~Broadcast room~
"Excuse me."
"Yuuji, there are only idiots who're smoking here and people selling pirated porn DVDs in this
school festival here!"
"Really? Then let's confiscate these cigarettes and pirated DVDs and head off to the next place!"
~Corridor~
"Ah, wait! You dropped something! Eh—'The Bondage Life Story of a High School girl'..what is
this?"
"...Yuuji."
"...No problem. I can go to the district office myself. I just need to hand the wedding application
over."
As there was no sign of them from the 1st level all the way up to the 4th level, Yuuji and I begin
to focus on places that are hard to spot, like the corners of the field.
"AH, it's those things that they use during a closing ceremony? Wow~so they place them in these
kind of places?"
I seem to have seen it on television before. They would use cloth to wrap it up and put it on the
floor.
"EH? Why don't they have a cannon here to shoot it up into the air?"
"The cannons have to be placed somewhere so that they can fire them, right? Fireworks are still a
form of pyrotechnics, so putting them someplace else where there's no fire is a rule to be obeyed
at all times."
Pyrotechnics, huh? Then it's no different from dynamite then. The only difference I can see is
whether there would be pretty fireworks created or not.
"As expected of a school, to be so rich. To think that they actually prepared such large
fireworks."
"Is this the time to be impressed? The enemy's about to make their move—"
Dururu Dururu!
At this moment, a cold, hard and inorganic handphone ring can be heard. The sound comes from
the handphone in my pocket.
"Hello?"
"In the new campus? How can it be!? Yuuji and I looked through every corner—"
I passed Muttsulini's binoculars over to Yuuji. It's hard to see the roof from here with just the
naked eye.
"Damn it! Those guys are preparing to use the audio equipment over there!"
To think that those guys are planning to use the equipment that's meant to be used for the night
festival!
It'll take them about 5 minutes to get from the club societies building to the roof.
It'll take about the same amount of time for us to get over there. And since it looks like they're
going to play it now, it means that we won't be able to make it.
Now how are we going to stop them from playing the contents of the recording—
"...Yuuji."
"Got it—activate!"
"No problems. Hehe. With this, it'll be a reverse win for us."
BOOM!! Pakarararara—
Yuuji, who's looking through the binoculars and aiming at the enemy, gives this instruction.
Damn it, did I make a mistake on the first shot?
F class, Yoshii Akihisa, Modern Japanese 70 points & UNKNOWN, Modern Japanese
UNKNOWN.
The test marks are displayed. I heard that the test subject is randomly decided, and it looks like
it's modern Japanese this time. Good thing it wasn't Japanese History.
I remember the feeling, and slightly adjust the trajectory of my summoned beast's cannonball
throw.
"Got it!"
Whoosh......BOOM!!
The firework ball flies to a place where it would definitely be unable to be thrown at—exploding
right above the roof. As expected of a summoned beast which has numerous times the strength of
an ordinary human, even throwing is a piece of cake for it.
This is Yuuji and my final tactic. We'll call it the 'Sure-kill fireworks attack' (All good kids
shouldn't try this, alright?)
"Got it!"
Now, why can I use a summoned beast without a teacher around? It's because of the platinum
bracelet that Yuuji's wearing. This platinum bracelet is unable to give any special functions to
the summoned beast, but it can create a summoning field around the user. In other words, it can
replace the teachers as a witness.
"I know!"
The summoned beast holds the fireworks ball steadily. The function of being able to touch
physical objects really comes in handy here.
"Go!"
"FIRE!"
I use the lighter that I confiscated just now and let the summoned beast throw the 2 metre long
fireworks ball with all its strength. I never expected myself to be able to personally get the
experience of firing fireworks.
"Alright! We hit the audio equipment! They should be unable to do anything now!"
"You're right. Let's fire another one at the Toko-Natsu group before getting out of here."
"Mn."
"You got to aim a bit left this time. Wooh, they moved away slightly. Make it a little right."
"WA!"
The low and hoarse roar can be heard from behind. Damn it! I didn't managed to control the
summoned beast!
Whoosh~......BOOM!
The misfired fireworks hit splendidly onto a corner of the school. The walls and doors is now
reduced to a pile of rubble.
"YOU, YOU TWO! YOU TWO ACTUALLY CHOSE TO HIT THE HEAD OF TEACHING
STAFF'S OFFICE DIRECTLY!"
Sensei lets out a frantic voice. Looks like this is the first time something this big has ever
happened ever since this school was established.
After that, the familiar low voice can be heard. This is the only voice I don't want to hear.
"OOH!"
"DON'T THINK ABOUT RUNNING AWAY! I WON'T LET YOU GO BACK TONIGHT!!!"
"SAVE THE SCHOOL!? CUT THIS NONSENSE! WEREN'T YOU TWO DESTROYING
EVERYTHING JUST NOW!?"
"DAMN IT! YUUJI, YOU'RE TOO SLY! SENSEI! SAKAMOTO RAN TO THE OTHER
SIDE!!"
And thus, the marathon with Ironman begins. To think that fear and muscle aches will fill my
school festival memories.
"Without '①', the word 'Mother' would become '②' (someone unrelated)"
"Without 'M', the word 'Mother' would become 'other' (someone unrelated)"
Teacher's comment:
Correct answer. Taking the 'M' away from the word 'Mother' would give the word 'other'
(someone unrelated). This is really a convenient way of remembering words.
"Without 'M', the word 'Mother' would become 'S' (someone unrelated)"
Teacher's comment:
No matter whether Tsuchiya-san's mother is called 'MS' or 'SM', sensei really doesn't know what
to say about this.
"Without 'money', the word 'Mother' would become 'ridding of a family relationship' (someone
unrelated)"
Teacher's comment:
In the end, Yuuji and I were unable to escape from Ironman's clutches and were caught. At first,
I thought that since we started that commotion—the least we'll get is a suspension, and the worst
is that we'll be expelled. But unexpectedly, the light punishment's just a severe warning (But
since Ironman was the one punishing us, we also got away with bruises all over our faces).
"Most likely, it's because the old granny was helping out behind the scenes."
"You're talking about the punishment just now? Yeah, otherwise, we wouldn't have gotten away
so lightly."
"And the old granny got saved. Though she still doesn't show any bit of gratitude."
"We saved the principal, so the principal did help us back in return."
Also, another reason why we were let off so quickly was also because of the Head of Teaching
Staff. Thanks to the accidental fireworks that landed inside his office, they were able to use the
excuse of repairing the office to carry out investigations inside the office. Now that it ended up
like, the principal would most likely carry out investigations on the Head of Teaching Staff and
yank out his dirty deeds. So unexpectedly, the principal owes us one.
Even so, I still have to thank the principal. Even though I know that it's part of the deal, we can't
forget about what others have done for us.
As planned, all the Class F students were already gathered in the nearby park. This is a
celebration of our success that needn't any special reservations, just some snacks and drinks
would do. There's a unique flavour to this, and we don't have to spend a lot of money.
"...(Nods head)"
"Since you did such a thing, and you didn't even get suspended, let alone expelled, of course
there would be some strange rumours going about. Even I'm curious."
Minami pours some fruit juice into two cups and passes them to Yuuji and me.
"Ah thanks."
I thanked her as I received the cup, pouring it into my mouth. It's filled with orange juice, but it
taste bitter. Is it some cheap good or something?
I asked Minami, who remained like this after giving the drink over to me. She's the committee
member, so she should be most clear about this.
"Well, although it's not a lot, it's not bad for two days worth of earnings."
Minami passes me that book that's used to record our earnings. It wasn't much, but for just two
days, it isn't a small sum.
"We can't possibly buy tables and chairs with this, maybe some Tatami mats and tea sets, but
that's it."
"Hm...looks like those guys that caused the disturbances in the beginning did a lot of damage."
For a teahouse, no matter how big the crowd is, there's a limit to how many tables we can change,
and it, it's a limit to us. Really, it was really a waste when the place was empty.
At this moment, a cute voice can be heard from behind. Seems like Himeji-san's late as well.
"Ah, Yoshii-kun..."
On seeing my face, Himeji-san gives a delicate expression. Though I'm a bit mindful of it, I
regain composure. Did I think too much?
"I'm sorry, but can you please pour me another cup? I just said a whole lot of words, and I'm
thirsty."
I pass my paper cup over, and nobody would dread to drink orange juice anyway.
"Thank you."
"Ah...!"
Himeji-san tilts her head and reveals a puzzled expression. This isn't Minami's cup anyway, it
was my cup of fruit juice in the first place.
"Drink as well...? That's, that's right! Sorry Himeji, can I have a drink as well?"
"Ah, sorry, I drank it all up. I'll go get a new cup, so just wait for me."
Himeji-san runs towards the pile of fruit juice bottles. She really is a good hardworking girl.
Strange, Himeji-san went off to get another cup, yet Minami's still sulking. What's she unhappy
about?"
Minami shyly lowers her head. Seeing her blushing fully like this, what does she want to say?
"That...when you were throwing a temper and said 'You dare do this to Minami!', I was really
happy..."
"Eh? Ah...no...that...this...!"
After saying ths, Minami ran far away. Wha, what? What's with this extraordinary atmosphere?
"KYA!"
Just as I was puzzled, from far behind, Himeji-san lets out a little cry. I turn around and see
Himeji-san holding cans of fruit juice as she fell down onto the ground. It'll be bad if she's hurt.
She didn't grab onto my hand, but onto my waist. In this current posture, I feel that there's
something soft that's grabbing onto me!
Himeji-san buries her face into my chest, and at this rate, there's going to be problems. As for
what kind of problems will happen, it's either my heart rate going up or something logical."
I can tell instantly that she's not too normal, and even her eyes are blurry. She looks like she just
got drunk.
At this moment, I remember the drink just now, that bitter taste. Don't tell me—someone in our
class bought fruit juices with alcoholic content!
She ballooned her cheeks angrily. She's angry, did I do something wrong? I'm all confused with
all the things that's been going on recently, but I just don't remember anything.
"Uuu~ you don't even know the reason why I'm angry!"
"...Promise."
"Promise?"
"The promise you made with me after coming back from the summoning tournament."
"I was waiting for you there, and yet you forgot about it. You're too much!"
As I was chasing after the Toko-Natsu pair, I forgot about this! Of course anyone would be angry
with this.
"I'm really, really sorry. Though I can't say the reason, there's a lot of things happening..."
I gaze into Himeji-san's eyes as I apologise. If I wasn't being grabbed, I would even kneel down
and beg for mercy.
"Please understand!"
"Absolutely not!"
Himeji-san doesn't look like her anger's going to subside anytime soon. To think that she has
such important things she wanted to say to me. Looks like I committed a cardinal sin...
"—Just joking."
"Actually, someone has already told me the reason why Akihisa-kun couldn't keep the promise."
"Eh? Who?"
This is truly a surprising truth. Now who on earth told Himeji-san that?
"For me, Akihisa-kun would work so hard, and yet I was angry just because you couldn't make
it."
"Ah, it's not that. It's because Himeji-san doesn't know the truth..."
"It has got nothing to do with not knowing the truth. I really can't forgive myself for being petty
over someone who was working so hard for me. Because—"
Taking a deep breath, Himeji-san raises her head, and we stare into each other's eyes.
"It's because I knew from a long time ago that Akihisa-kun is such a gentle person."
Being stared straight into the eyes like this, I inadvertently look away.
"It was like this during the summoning battle, and it was the same this time. I'm always getting
helped by others, but I don't know how to express my gratitude..."
Himeji-san picks up the can that's on the ground. It's a can I don't really see, however, there's the
words 'Adult Orange Juice' on it—IT'S BEER NO MATTER HOW YOU LOOK AT IT!! WHO
TREATED IT AS FRUIT JUICE AND BOUGHT IT BACK!!
"Erm, Himeji-san, about that drink, I think it's best if you don't—"
I was useless in stopping her, and I hear the fizz the moment the stay tab was pulled.
After that, she gulps the entire can of drink down. WAH! IS THAT REALLY ALRIGHT!?
"...So, Akihisa-kun."
Am I being a bit too mindful? I feel that I'm being stared rather long.
"WHY?"
"Wai, wait a minute! It's obvious that there's something wrong with it!"
As I'm being hugged close, my buttons are being undone one by one. I can't get away from her in
this distance, this won't be good!"
This Yuuji, revealing such a sly smile, it's obvious that he's not going to help me. This bastard...!
"If so, then at least activate the platinum bracelet! I'll think of the rest!!"
Yuuji used the platinum bracelet to create a summoning territory. With this, anyone in the
vicinity can summon a summoned beast. Come to think of it, Yuuji actually easily agreed to do
this thing that'll run down the grades. It seems like that guy's drunk.
"Ho. Good thing my summoned beast can touch humans. Let's go—summon!!"
My mini-me moves up beside me and intends to touch Himeji-san. Though it's cute, it's several
times stronger than a normal human. I win!
--Whoosh!
No, it's obviously because of Himeji-san's summoned beast. The reflected power was too strong;
it makes me unable to faint at all!
I can't get through to Himeji-san anymore. Himeji-san really has low alcohol tolerance.
Himeji-san's voice suddenly gets weaker. What is she going to do with me one of these days?
"...Always...be...together..."
The rhythmic breathing reaches my ears; seems like she's asleep. To think that she has such low
alcohol tolerance; looks like I got to be careful not to allow her to get near any alcohol. Besides,
it's really dangerous to sleep in front of a guy like this.
"...I wasn't paying attention for a while, and what are you doing together now..."
"Eh? Mi, Minami! It's not that! There's nothing wrong her..."
Looks like Minami's drunk as well, since she's relentless in her vicious attacks as well.
"Good morning."
The next morning, I met Himeji-san on the road to school. To meet her so early, what a
wonderful thing. I'm so lucky.
"Yesterday, you said 'And—one day—I'll go with Akihisa-kun—', what do you mean by that?"
Those words may have some sort of promise hidden behind it, maybe...there's something even
more important than that meaning. A certain uncertainty makes my heart beat faster without me
want to. What's the real meaning behind that sentence...?
"Eh?"
As I was nervous, this answer made me a bit disappointed. If so, this mean that she was really
drunk, and really, it's not weird at all.
Hm? Akihisa-kun?
"Of course it would be rejected. If you calm down and think, I just reached 17."
"...So I'll carefully keep this until next year. Right now, we're just a pre-married couple."
"...Yes, but the marriage proposal won't be at home, but at the lawyer."
The familiar voices came from somewhere. Should be Kirishima-san and Yuuji. Really, it's time
for Yuuji to give up already. However, it's just that he's thoroughly rejecting those premium
tickets.
Yuuji said that it was too dangerous to keep it, so in the end, he still gave them to me. If I'm to
use this to go out with someone...
"Alright, I should return this to the one who needs it the most."
"The one who needs it the most? What are you talking about?"
"Let's treat it as a gift to that dishonest guy and a woman who's dead set on him."
"???"
Himeji-san looks extremely puzzled. Even though I feel that it's a waste, let's just give these
tickets to Kirishima-san as a gift. As for me...I'm fine with things as they are now.
"Oh yes, I was called to head off to the staff room. Sorry, I'm making a move."
Though she said something rather softly, I can't hear it as it's buried among the noises of this
early morning.
Author's Notes
I am very grateful to all readers for buying this book, and at this point, this author will give you
his most sincere thanks. I am Kenji Inoue, the author of this book. To think that the second
volume would be published so quickly; it is all due to the support of everyone, so please let this
author again show his thnaks.
Well, anyone would be tired of seeing such a long letter of appreciation, so just let me say a few
simple things. There is no content regarding this book behind, so please read on with ease.
I live a solitary life. On a certain day, a package was sent to me. It was from my mother, and the
contents were indicated to be 'food'. It looked like it was sent from my hometown, and I was
really grateful for it.
I used my penknife to cut the plastic wrapping, thanking my mum as I pull the food out from
inside. Now, what did she send? I was really looking forward to it.
The thing that appeared in front of this person that had this feeling was--
I say, mum, how do you think I've been living my life? No matter how painful my life can be, a
pillow case cannot be eaten. We had been living together for at least 18 years, I don't think I
actually ate pillow cases for my nutrients, no?
Haiz, seems like some daily commodities were packed in, so allow me to thank you for sending
the pillow case over. Being re-motivated, I rummaged through the contents of the package.
Now this is an actual food. Though the oranges were a bit bruised, it was still acceptable. Being
able to use these as a secondary source or an emergency supply of food made me really happy,
since as I'm living alone, I didn't really have time to buy these things. In order to get even high
class food, I reached inside the canvas package.
Though I did pull this out at the beginning,.the colour this time was diffirent. If I were to add up
the ones that I had, I got 4 of them. However, it is good to have extra when I'm washing through
and changing pillow cases. I'll happily keep it then.
How dirty did my mum think my pillow cases are? I couldn't ignore the fact that my mum's a bit
eccentric.
After that, I pulled out things like 'barbecued meat (char siu/ roasted Cantonese meat)' [1] and
'pillow case (pink)'. After confirming the contents inside, I called back home to say thanks. Even
though the contents were mostly pillow cases, a gift's still a gift.
Me: "Besides the pillow case, I'll do my best to finish up the rest."
Mum: "Especially the barbecued meat. You must cook it thoroughly before eating it, okay?
Because it has already expired."
Me: "Ah, yes. I got it. That's all for now, bye bye."
...Expired?
I don't understand, why would she send expired food over? I have no understanding of what my
mum's thinking at all.
Mum did say "You must cook it thoroughly before eating it, okay?"
I'm really grateful to all the readers who have read the 1st volume. Fanmails came pouring in,
telling me that they want to read the second volume, which resulted in this volume being
published. To S-kun from Hiroshima-ken, you were the first fan to send me a fan letter. I'll
treasure this letter of yours.
Also, to Takaaki Kaima-san, who assigned Sugawa's role in a letter, I'm really grateful--hold on,
Takaaki-sensei, what are you doing now? You were supposed to be helping out in the live-action
movie adaptation of Gakkō no Kaidan [2], is there really a need to help someone like me write a
book? I feel that you only need to read the illustrations next time.
To Haga-sensei, who normally draws such cute drawings, I'm really happy to be able to work
with you. My heartfelt thanks can't be expressed through words, so next time, lets go out for a
drink!
To M-sama, who's in charge of printing, KAGAYA-sama, who's in charge of design, to all the
sempais and to everyone who helped out in the publication of this book, thank you all. With your
help, this novel is able to reach the 2nd volume.
And to all the readers who bought this book, I would express all my thanks through words in my
work. I will continue to do my best!
So, if possible, we will meet in the 3rd volume. Oh yeah, there's a magazine called 'FBSP' that is
slated to be released in May. I have already added a little column inside, so if you readers don't
mind, you can take a look; especially the love letter that starts with the letter M, this author
chipped in quite a lot of effort.
(On a side note, if it can be successfully released, I intend for the story in the 3rd volume to be
even more nonsensical then the 2nd volume. Now, if the editors can agree to it...)
Translator's Notes
Question 1
1. I know it's weird to use the terms 'dad' and otou-san so interchangeably. But I wanted to
emphasize on Himeji's gentle nature, and not make her sound rude.
2. Cheongsam, Chinese lady dress [20]
3. Note that 'food' in Japanese is 食品 (shokuhin) as well. In chinese, it's 食品 (shi pin).
Question 2
1. The Baltic States, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. Located in Northern Europe. The term
'Baltic' came about because the countries are located near the Baltic sea. For more info
[21]
2. Urayasu, a city located in Western Chiba of Japan, most noted for having Disneyland
over there. [22]
3. All these names are the prefectures of Shikoku, an island of Japan, with the capital cities
being of the same names. [23]
4. Note that the principal forgot the original saying, and just made it up on the spot. The
original saying would be something like 'the slow and steady will win the race.' or 'haste
won't get the job done'.
Question 3
1. A mistranslation on my part. The names given for the two guys are 常村 勇作,
Tsunemura Yūsaku and 夏川 俊平, Natsukawa Shunpei. Combining the 常 and 夏 (the
collective name of the duo), we'll get Toko-Natsu, not TsuneNatsu.
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
1. The Haber-Bosch Process normally involves the use of nitrogen and hydrogen, 200
atmospheric pressures, temperatures of 400 degrees celsius and iron catalyst for the most
efficient yield. However, in this case, the chemical reaction is more of a laboratory style
of producing ammonia, and is not the true Haber-Bosch process.
Question 7
1. The Kan'i Jūnikai (or The Twelve Level Cap and Rank System). For more information
[27].
Author's Notes