“That’s right, since it’s a sports festival, there must be events without esper abilities. So if Amamori plays his cards right, he could potentially dominate!”
“That’s certainly possible!”
No way, I wanted to spit out from the bottom of my heart.
I knew this would happen, which is why I dislike the sports festival.
It’s a hindrance because I showed off my physical abilities a bit too much.
Well, it’s better than Asahina-san constantly thinking I’m weak and needing to be watched over and protected, but it’s still a pain.
Conclusion, it was a stroke of bad luck to be in the same class as Asahina-san. That’s the only way to put it.
“Well, I think our chances are still limited. I heard there’s also a transfer student in Class A who’s over two meters tall.”
“Ah, you mean that long-haired guy? Robert or something? He was even in the combat request roster, right?”
Sakuma’s words reminded me of the foreign students who had once participated in the war efforts.
With a stature towering over me, an unwavering center of gravity.
The bulge of muscles visible even through his clothes… There’s no way he could be weak.
The fact that Class A is Tachibana’s one-woman team is undeniable, but even then, the evaluation is [compared to Tachibana Tsukihime]. There are certainly some troublesome ones.
“If asked if I could beat a foreigner over two meters tall in a race, I wouldn’t be confident.”
As everyone around me gave a wry smile at my words, Asahina struck the podium.
“In any case… we just have to do our best! And, what I wanted to ask everyone about is the [security] for the Sports Festival.”
“……Security, huh?”
Sakuma, with his arms crossed, spoke up, seeming curious.
Everyone in the room understood what she was getting at, but Asahina voiced it directly.
“I’m sure you all know, right? They won’t overlook an event like this.”
Netsuhara and Shinzaki. Though their personalities differ, they are equally malicious men.
No one objected to Asahina’s words, a testament to the trust they had earned from Class C.
–They’re definitely going to pull something, for sure.
The trust that those two couldn’t possibly fight fair and square.
Well, they’ve been running their mouths and stirring up trouble, so it’s only natural.
Whether Netsuhara or Shinzaki, one of them is sure to take some kind of action during the Sports Festival. Whether it’s an attack on other classes, harassment, or a call to arms, it’s unclear.
But something will happen.
That’s probably why she used the term “security”.
“On the day of the Sports Festival, the security will be handled by us, the [Vigilante Group].”
At her words, Kurashiki and Kurotsuki nodded.
The organization’s name – the Vigilante Group. This was the new force established by Asahina Kasumi.
It is a righteous organization that gathers personnel from across grades and classes to maintain order in the academy. And remarkably, in just a few weeks since its formation, the group has over 20 members.
Considering there are less than 270 students in the entire grade, that’s a sizable force.
Incidentally, Kurashiki and Kurotsuki seem to hold the positions of deputy leaders, the highest ranks.
“Well, the Student Council won’t be doing anything about this, that’s for sure.”
The Student Council only gets involved in the case of duel request or rule violations.
Otherwise, they seem to maintain a stance of indifference.
That’s probably why she created the Vigilante Group.
Looking at her, her eyes seemed to hold a hint of apology.
“However, most of the students currently participating are just curious. Of the over 20 members, only a few are actively involved. We can handle it on our own, but… there may be times when I’ll need to borrow everyone’s help.”
At these seemingly “weak” words, the classroom buzzed with activity.
But it was only momentary. Soon, Sakuma and Karasuma spoke up.
“Don’t worry about it. Those jerks like Netsuhara and Shinzaki… we’ll shut them up, no matter what it takes. I can’t join the Vigilante Group since the baseball club is busy, but I’ll lend a hand whenever you need it.”
“Sakuma’s right! Anytime you need help, just let us know, Asahina!”
In response to their voices, other students chimed in as well.
Seeing the seemingly relieved expression on Asahina’s face at this sight… I can’t help but reflect.
Compared to when she first entered, she’s come a long way.
“I need your help” is a phrase that would have never come from her initial self.
For her, the embodiment of justice was supposed to be a “hero who solves everything alone.”
But somewhere along the way, something changed in her ideals.
Rather than accomplishing everything alone, she began prioritizing the certainty of achieving justice.
Or perhaps, it’s more accurate to say that she’s only now found her footing.
It’s a minor change, but a significant one.
She no longer blindly believes in her own righteousness and invincibility.
Asahina Kasumi has started to question her own convictions.
Whether this change is for the better or worse,
I don’t have the answer, and I don’t think even Asahina herself knows.
After all, the answer lies in the future.
…Well, Asahina has now started to take action in earnest.
Shinzaki, being no fool, is sure to sense this shift.
He’ll undoubtedly make some kind of move.
And we’ll counter his “backhand” with our Yaen – night banquet.
…Thinking this far, my gaze falls on Asahina standing at the podium.
Time has passed since her entrance, and she’s experienced numerous defeats and setbacks.
But each time, the girl has turned her eyes forward and kept running.
The results may not have shown yet, but Asahina Kasumi is undoubtedly beginning to blossom as a champion of justice.
–If that’s the case, I ponder.
It’s about time I reach a decision.
As the “divine palanquin” of Class C, the “eye of the storm” aiming to destroy the academy.
Whether Asahina Kasumi is truly worthy or not.
“…………”
And I make my decision.
During this Sports Festival, Amamori Yuto will not assist Asahina Kasumi.
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I leave it to Asahina to deal with Shinzaki. I will continue to have Kurashiki and Kurotsuki assist her, but I will not intervene behind the scenes to take down Shinzaki. I had been maneuvering behind the scenes to crush him as well, but…I’ll rest this time. It’s not like it’ll be a waste even if I don’t move this time.
On the stage, the young girl is basking in the praise of her classmates.
Aware of my own cold gaze upon her, I let out a bitter laugh at how callous I am.
Despite having removed that pesky obstacle and brought in Hoshina Tsubomi,
now that I’ve started moving towards my goal, it seems those things have become trivial matters to me.
Both now and in the future, I will continue to work to destroy this academy.
However, if Asahina were to be defeated by Shinzaki, then…
If she proves to be useless, then – at that time – I will have no attachment to Class 1-C.
“…Class B, or perhaps even Class A.”
I have no intention of remaining in a useless class.
Thanks to Hoshina-san, I’ve confirmed that I can change classes by going through the request for combat.
Therefore, when Asahina Kasumi is defeated… Even a child could understand my course of action.
While my heart is cold, the classroom atmosphere is very warm.
The discussion has already ended, and the students have returned to their own conversations. As a not insignificant number of students leave the classroom, Asahina-san, who has descended from the stage, heads straight towards me.
“Amamori-kun! I would like to ask you to be the instructor and vice-captain of the vigilante group!”
“I must decline.”
For now, I decline, and stand up, bag in hand.
I got caught up in her speech, but when I think about it, it’s after school.
As I start to walk towards the library, Asahina-san, who quickly grabbed her bag, follows me.
“Amamori-kun. At first, I was mistaken, but seeing you fight with Netsuhara-kun and Shinzaki-kun, I am convinced. Amamori-kun is undoubtedly strong. Especially in close-range combat without abilities, I cannot imagine a future where Amamori-kun would lose.”
“Ah, I’m last place in today’s fortune-telling. Let’s see, it says I’ll be stalked by a malicious stalker. I’ll have to be careful about that.”
“Ah, you… aren’t listening to what I’m saying, are you…”
Walking, Asahina-san presses on her chest, seeming to be in distress.
I sigh and stop, turning to her without looking at her.
“I’ve heard you out. But even after hearing you, I’m still declining. I only fought Netsuhara and Shinzaki because I wanted to. So… even though I was injured that badly, I have no regrets.”
However, I can’t forgive Shinzaki for ruining my Golden Week.
While inwardly seething with anger, I glance back at her.
“But this vigilante group thing is a different matter.”
The vigilante group is something where I would be the one to get involved in incidents, right?
If incidents come to me and I have no choice but to deal with them, that’s fine. I can treat it as a necessary cost of living in this academy. But the reverse is absolutely unacceptable.
“B-But…”
“Don’t force your sense of justice onto others. If you want to fight, then fight for yourself… Was the hero you admired really such a shallow person?”
“…That’s not true at all.”
Yes, I’ve refuted her. Satisfied, I move to wrap up the conversation.
“And the biggest reason is, I don’t trust or have any faith in you. I have no intention of working under a woman I don’t even trust. At the very least, do you have any accomplishments that would make you worthy of that trust?”
“…! T-That is…”
None. She has no accomplishments right now.
She may have abilities, charisma, and charm, but she lacks accomplishments.
She may be able to acquire them in the future, but… I don’t believe in ‘someday’. I have no intention of believing in the uncertain future of others.
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