“Kasumi-chan, fight on! If you give up, the match is over!”
 
“Y-Yes……that’s right! I’ll do my best!”
 
While Kurashiki offers insincere encouragement, Asahina-san manages to squeeze out her next words.
 
“But, Amamori-kun. It’s not about profit. If we set the opponent’s expulsion as a condition, it’s no different from what we’re doing with Netsuhara-kun and Shinzaki-kun. I don’t want to abandon anyone. Even if we could expel Shinzaki-kun, I wouldn’t want that.”
 
……I know. That’s why I forced out a reason that Makibi might accept, just to avoid expelling Shinzaki. You could at least thank … Read the rest

In fact, maybe I’ll officially declare it. I was thinking of asking an acquaintance to name it, but I feel bad piling more work on them.
 
But… Yatagarasu. The guiding god, the embodiment of the sun, huh?
 
The sound of the name is fantastic, but the content doesn’t quite fit, I think…
 
“Is this… after discussion, you said?”
 
Suddenly, Asahina’s voice interrupted my thoughts.
 
“Of course, you’ll discuss it with Shinzaki. If you can convince the guest… then it’s possible to invite the guest you want.”
 
The first person that came to mind was Dojima Tadashi, a third-year member of … Read the rest

 
“Good morning, Amemori-kun! It’s a wonderful morning!”
 
Hearing my name called, I glanced in the direction of the voice.
 
Black hair that reached her waist, emerald-green eyes like gemstones.
 
Her skin was pale to the point of being colorless, and her face was filled with a confident expression.
 
A girl who exuded an aura that seemed to say, “I’m full of energy!”
 
She was also in her summer uniform today, but I wasn’t interested, so I averted my gaze.
 
“Ah, did you not hear me? Good morning, Amemori-kun! It’s a wonderful morning!”
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Chapter 1: A New Battle

After the sports festival,
 
as the results of the periodic tests were being returned to each student,
 
a certain rumor began to circulate in Class 1-C.
 
“Hey, Amemori! As usual, you’re still popular today!”
 
“……Karasuma. Stop it with that kind of talk.”
 
Today, we switched to our summer uniforms, and Hoshina-san, who looked even more divine than usual, was talking to me when Karasuma arrived at school, smirking as he slung his arm around my shoulder.
 
By the way, the rumor wasn’t about me being popular.
 
If it … Read the rest

Senei Academy Student Guidelines:
 
 

1. Develop the ability to adapt to all situations by maximizing the use of your given abilities to excel in both academics and physical training, laying the foundation to become a productive member of society.
    
2. The Student Council within this school holds certain authority granted by the academy to act as impartial mediators solely in the event of disputes between students.
    
3. All students will receive a stipend based on their performance in regular examinations. This aims to foster self-sufficiency in students and ensure a fulfilling school life.
    
4. To enhance individual initiative, students are not permitted

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“Normally, people use their abilities to supplement their deficiencies. But you’re the opposite. Your abilities are just diversions, while you rely on overwhelming physical performance to grind down your opponents. Perhaps you were holding back even during the cavalry battle?”
 
“That’s right.”
 
In front of the public, I couldn’t go all-out, could I?
 
If I had gone all-out, Shinzaki would have been history a long time ago.
 
But if I unleash my full power, some troublesome people might get involved.
 
That girl… against Class 1-A, the strength of Class 1-C is still lacking.
 
Not … Read the rest

Epilogue
 

–Let me say this first.
 
if this were a story, what comes next would be like an afterword or appendix.
 
I won’t discuss anything important, and nothing particularly special is going to happen.
 
What occurs from here on out is simply the natural conclusion.
 
Just as an apple falls from a tree, or a person eventually dies,
 
the ordinary happens in an ordinary way.
 

 
It’s 7 PM, the appointed time.
 
The sports festival has closed, and the after-party has ended without incident.
 
The students have already returned to their … Read the rest

 
“What are you doing here, Kurashiki?”
 
“Well, Asahina told me, ‘[Shinzaki-kun is sure to do something again. Probably during the last competition when I can’t move].’ Heh, Shinzaki, your scheme was so obvious, wasn’t it? How pathetic.”
 
At Kurashiki’s words, Shinzaki was stunned.
 
There was no longer a smile on his face.
 
Only shock, frustration, and hatred were visible.
 
I see… Shinzaki Yasuhito. That is your true face.
 
“How was it? Being called out by your underestimated opponent, saying ‘[you didn’t fight me head-on because you lack confidence]’, and then being utterly seen … Read the rest

 
Whoever the opponent is, I’ll defeat them head-on. I will definitely take the first place.
 
[The rule is simple, to run through the 1000 meters faster than anyone else! Therefore, flying without touching the ground or spatial transfer and other cheat abilities are invalid! If there are any esper users with such abilities, please substitute the player now!]
 
Of course, I have already grasped that rule. Initially, I thought of entrusting it to Kurotsuki-kun or Karasuma-kun, who can teleport, but after all, in a relay, running is the right way.
 
I’ll blow them away with my … Read the rest

At her heartfelt words, Shinzaki’s irritation showed through his smile.
 
Kasumi Asahina’s words were not sarcastic, but her genuine feelings.
 
It was not just a superficial pure innocence like Shinzaki’s, but a true, pure innocence.
 
Without a single trace of cloudiness, Kasumi Asahina admitted her defeat.
 
And that felt like a denial of his own existence, so Shinzaki accelerated his anger.
 
“…It pisses me off.”
 
Lightning flashed. By the time I realized it, Asahina and Kurotsuki had disappeared from in front of me.
 
From the Class 1-C territory, Asahina’s voice came.
 
“Ishino-kun, please take care of Kurotsuki-kun.”
 
“Huh? Ah, y-yes! … Read the rest