Vol 4 Chapter 4 (1/2)

The Fourth Question

Please fill in the correct answer into the blank provided

“The force that combines molecules in liquids and solids is called ( )”

Mizuki Himeji’s answer:

“(Van der Waals) force”

Teacher’s comment:

“Correct It is also known as intermolecular force Please mind that Van der Waals force is easily confused with Coulomb’s force”

Tsuchiya Kouta’s answer:

“(Wandervogel)[1] force”

Teacher’s comment:

At least you still have some idea what the answer sounds like Unfortunately, the answer is not the force of cli mountains, but the force between molecules

Yoshi+ Akihisa’s answer:

“(Work) force”

Teacher’s comment:

I don’t hate your answer

“You failed even at such a good e”

I felt like crying

“Sakamoto-kun, what did you mean by ”you failed”?”

Once ere back in class F, we gathered around Yuuji’s seat Yuuji, the ainst Class D, see there, sighing while shaking his head

“You still dare to talk?! Because you idiot ran away at the lastsuch a scene, no one in their right mind would believe that shi+mada and Akihisa are in a relationshi+p”

Then, Yuuji hit my head with a rolled-up script

MuuI was thinking about my beet red wrist at thatskills really suck?

“I’d say, the only good news is that shi+mada looks as if she harbors affection for Yoshi+…… but this alone won’t be enough to cause that shi+mizu to freak out”

Hideyoshi+, as standing beside Yuuji, let out a sigh If it was just Yuuji alone saying it, I wouldn’t have minded, but now that even Hideyoshi+ said that, then it ain……

“Even if you want to have another go, shi+mada is still quite pissed off, and you even happily caether with Himeji”

I turned my head to look at Minami’s seat, which was pretty far from Yuuji’s, but Minami just let out a “Hmmph” and looked ahen she noticed me It’s over for me; she looks mad

“I…I’ether with Akihisa-kun, it would have been weird if Mina a relationshi+p for real……”

“Actually, there shouldn’t be any problem since both of you are classmatesI’d think that the real problem was that Akihisa du what others think, shi+ht?”

Although it was all just an act, I, as acting as Minami’s boyfriend, came back to class with Himeji-san instead, so this must’ve hurt Mina……

“Never ize to shi+mada”

Yuuji pointed at her direction with his chin

Yuuji’s right Minareed to act with h she was reluctant, and I embarrassed her in the end This ize to her

“You’re right I’ll apologize to her now”

I stood up and walk towards Minami’s seat

Although e the fact that I hurt her

“Minami, about that……”

I stuttered to Mina outside the

“……What do you want?”

She ht have replied, but she still wouldn’t look at me She stared at me from the corner of her eye for only a moment

“About that, I’m really sorry”

I still couldn’t raiseelsewhere She still wouldn’t look at me, not even once

“I don’t want to bother you any out with Mizuki?”

“No, it was just a coincidence that I met Himeji-san at the corridor”

“I don’t want to listen to your excuses”

“Uu……”

damn, I’m already out of ideas

It has to be done like this; I can only use Hideyoshi+’s lines to convince her

“But, if it continues like this, Himeji-san will……”

She ht be forced to transfer – I wanted to say it, but Minami suddenly stared at me sharply

“……It’s always Mizuki, Mizuki, why are you always like this?”

“Mi…Minami?”

“Why do you always treat her like a princess?! Then what auy? Why do you always treat me like this?!”

I’ve never seen Minary before, and she even said so much in one shot

“I, I never meant that……”

“If Mizuki really needs to transfer out, then I’ll talk to her parentsme now, I don’t want to see you anymore!”

After saying this, she turned her head away

Seeain

“I’m sorry I didn’t do it on purpose”

I bowed down to apologize again, and I then returned to where everyone was

They looked at ”

“She’s really pissed off……”

“I’d feel the same way”

Hideyoshi+ and the gang must’ve heard my conversation with Minami

“I’ain……”

“……Wait until her anger recedes first”

“Uh huh, Muttsurini is right If Akihisa and Hirier”

“Really, you……wait for her to calm down, Akihisa You have to settle the problem between you and shi+mada”

“Yeah, I will”

I really did a lot of cruel things to Minami today…

“Let’s put this matter aside for now If this continues, Class D won’t declare a Su ait That’s e have to improvise”

After changing the topic, Yuuji’s expression is as attentive and cool as ever Leaving Minae

I’ now, I should pay attention to Yuuji’s question

“Muttsurini, what is the situation report of Class B”?

“……Three quarters of their class have already replenished their points, and a small portion have prepared for declaration of war”

“I see……They’re faster than expected I think they’re serious this time”

“……They were replenishi+ng their points even during their breaks”

They even used their noon breaks and other breaks to do the tests Thistheir points It’s just a ainst us

“We need to buy ourselvesthe trap for Class D Muttsurini, please deliver the false reports with Sugawa”

“……What will it be about?”

“Just say that Class D is getting ready for a Su Class B”

“……Understood”

After seeing Muttsurini nod, I still couldn’t understand Yuuji’s real intentions Hoould we benefit from this if we deliver false reports of Class D’s iainst Class B?

“Yuuji, why are you doing this?”

“It’s just to buy us so attacked by Class D, they'll try avoiding other upco war on us”

I see If Class B declares war against us, it means they’ll be hard-pressed to participate in the next battle, so they’ll have to keep a tight watch on Class D’s ht be wasted on their war against Class D

“My actual plan was to let Class C attack them”

“But Class C lost their last Suainst Class A”

Unfortunately, Class C shared the same conditions with us, so they couldn’t declare Summoner Test Wars Thus, it can’t be helped

“Oh, Muttsurini, you can just spread a little part of the false reports Leave the rest to Sugawa since I have another important mission for you”

“……Understood”

Muttsurini finished speaking and walked towards Sugawa Sugawa has experience with delivering false reports, so both of them can probably accomplish their mission perfectly

“Good, next is Hideyoshi+”

“Oh, what do you want me to do?”

“I’d like you to lure out Class D's shi+otiations Can you do this?”

“I don’t otiations for?”

“Just do as you see fit Our only aim is to provoke shi+mizu and increase their enmity towards our class If she falls for it, we’ll be successful and the other way around if she don’t, it’s this simple”

shi+h Yuuji didn’t say otiation is crucial to Class F’s future plans

“Oh, and to lure out shi+ht?”

“Right, it’s easier to provoke theo awry if they're to meet face-to-face, but you can leave that to me”

I glanced at Mina out the ith the same pose I couldn’t see her expression fro out from her

In this situation, I don’t think I can provoke theet this done

“Oh, in that case, I’ll just have to try s will be back to normal, but it won’t be impossible to ask her to come with me to provoke shi+mizu”

I feel rather sorry that I'ht because of my impulsiveness……

“You can leave this to otiation will be held in an eht?”

“Do it then Before that, we’ll have to delay Class B fro war”

“I understand”

Hideyoshi+ stood up and left the classroo Minaotiate with D class

And so, only Yuuji, Minami and I were still in the class

I was trying to come up with a plan, but Yuuji interrupted me with an irrelevant question

“By the way, Akihisa……”

“Yeah?”

“What did you have for breakfast?”

What did I eat? Ti out, so how can Yuuji still have the time to chat about breakfast?

“Yuuji, do we even have time to chat?”

“Never mind about that, just answer my question, it’s very important!”

My breakfast is i to say? I really can’t understand that guy

I don’t think there’s anything to hide about this, so I answered him truthfully

“Just water as usual”

After hearing erated expression like one of those foreigners on those night shopping channels

“Just water? How can that do, Akihisa?! You're the key to this battle; you need to replenish your energy with real food Right, Himeji?”

“Oh? That’s right I orried that Akihisa-kun never had an actual meal”

What’s happening? This bastard Yuuji is suddenly concerned abouthabits; that’s a little suspicious I think there is an evil intention hiding behind that kindness, so I’ paranoid, am I?

“Perfect ti Himeji”

“Huh?”

My sixth sense is telling me-- THIS GUY IS TRYING TO MURDER ME

“Is there any food that you can give – ”

“As I was saying, I had toast and fried eggs for breakfast! Ahhh~ It really feels different when you have breakfast, I feel really energized”

I chose to lie to avoid an imminent disaster Himeji-san’s food cannot be eaten no matter what!

But unexpectedly, Yuuji’s ignoring my anxiousness as he even smiled at me and said,

“No, no, no, I understand yourto let Hinore her intentions, just tell her the truth”

I don’t want to die (This is the truth)

But, I can’t bear to say such a painful truth; I re what to say next, Himeji-san talks before I can do so

“I’m sorry Lunch break is over, so I don’t have any food left for Yoshi+-kun”

Hiized a lot to reat…dareat!

Although I didn’t knohat Yuuji was planning, Iof this, I’d like to see the frustration on that bastard’s face, as I was turning my head to look at him –

(Akihisa, you are too naive)

Unexpectedly, he hinted at me with his eyes What? What is this?

“Really? I guess you ran out of food then I hope it isn’t too much trouble……but can you make some simple food for Akihisa?”

What’s next was Yuuji basically opening the door to hell with his bare hands

“……”

“Hey, Akihisa Why a ‘cook for uy”

You infidel!

What now? Is this e on me with this evil trick just because of my failure just now?

“It’s ok, but about the ingredients……”

“Don’t worry, I borrowed (illegally) the culinary classrooredients there are complete”

Yuuji took out a key fro

This is an organized sin! Does he really hate me that much!?

“I understand Akihisa-kun, what do you want to eat?”

Oblivious toface

What do I want to eat? Yes, if Ifroredients What dishes are there that can’t be poisoned……Then, I’ll choose os)!

“Erm, I’d like to eat……”

“You can have jelly then”

Jelly (Ingredients : Not specific)

“……”

“What happened, Akihisa? You don’t have to look at me with such teary eyes like a Chihuahua that has been abandoned”

“DON'T ABANDON ME! PLEASE, DON'T ABANDON ME, YUUJI!”

My one and only, precious life!

“Jelly? Ok then, I’ll put effort intoit!”

“Sorry for the trouble, it’ll be better if you can pack the jelly like a nutrition packet drink, I think the sports team should have some drink packets left inside the culinary classroom”

The sports team frequently uses the culinary classroom to make nutrition drinks I think that's what Yuuji s to be this way

“I’ll go prepare it now”

“Ok, thanks again”

“Sure”

After taking the key from Yuuji, Himeji-san left the classroom

“……Yuuji, what are you trying to do?”

I watched Hilared at Yuuji as standing still

“I have no evil intention at all; a part of my plan needs Himeji’s food to be involved”

“Huh? Needs her food?”

“That’s right”

“What, if that was it, you should have told me sooner”

I still don’t knohat's happening, but since Yuuji’s intention wasn’t to punish reat!

“Hey, that uarantee that Himeji won’t force you to eat it”

Correction, it’s simply bad news

“I, I CAN’T LET HER DO THIS TO ME!”

I hurriedly stood up and tried to chase her down

“Akihisa, where are you going?”

“To chase her down, of course! Iat least!”

I have no idea what ingredients she's going to use I thought I should have an ambulance ready

“If so, I’ll go with you, I’m also curious to find out how Himeji cooks”

Yuuji had been endangered by her food more than once before He must be curious about how she prepares those murderous foods

“Hahaha! Yuuji, you don’t have to be so courteous You don’t actually just want to see it, you want to eat it too, right? It’s not too late; I’ll ask her to make your share”

“Oh God, I don’t want to die yet”

I don’t want to die either

“Hahaha, thanks but no thanks……I’m serious”

“Hahaha, there’s no need……I’m also serious”

While chatting happily with Yuuji, we hasten our footsteps to catch up with Himeji-san

We finally reached the culinary classrooredients inside

“I’ll open the door then”

“Open it”

We pushed open the door stealthily to avoid being noticed by Hi inside

Hi around the culinary classroo at the cooking station

Her preparations at the beginning seemed rather normal to me

Himeji-san took tls froredients One of thear

(What the hell, everything seems rather normal)

(True If she’s redients, there shouldn’t be any problem)

(If so, I’ll be troubled)

As I was thinking what there is to be troubled about, I heard Hi to herself

“I think……I’ll mix the cocoa poith corn bisque powder first……”

And then so unbelievable happened

(Hey, Yuuji! What is Hi now is far from jelly!)

(Akihisa, just shut up, or you’ll be caught by her)

My idea of food is starting to collapse So horrifying, this is too horrifying

“Should I add in mandarin or leek? I wonder which one Akihisa-kun prefers”

(STOP CONFUSING YOURSELF! DON’T BE CONFUSED BY THESE TWO CHOICES, HIMEJI-SAN!)

(I’ very nutritional for you who can’t even afford bentos……She has conored how bad it would taste)

(HOW CAN THIS BE!? SHE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE CONCERNED, JUST NORMAL FOOD IS ENOUGH!)

She’s always thinking oflike a feast, but that’s what makes us miserable

“Then, the seasoning will be taba–”

(Akihisa, you can stop listening You won’t dare to eat it)

(Wait! At least let me knohether she added in “tobacco” or “Tabasco”[2]!)

Please! If you really want to add so, just add the spicy Tabasco to kill me with spiciness!

(There’s no time left, you don’t have to be stubborn at this point)

(THIS CONCERNS MY LIFE AND DEATH HERE!!)

My resistance was in vain as Yuuji pulled me away by my collar

This bastard! I’ll have him eat this murderous meal somehow!

“Noe’ll go to the third floor of the school’s new building, we need to act like we're carefree andaround there”

“Huh? I thought you said that there wasn’t any time left? Now you want me to act carefree?”

Yuuji then said so that confusedthe war

“This is to convince Class B and D that we are oblivious to what is happening If our act isn’t seen through, we’ll be able to buy some time from Class B and let Class D declare war on us”

Classes A to D are all located at the third floor of the new school building We’re acting carefree to let the their points Class B will think that we don’t know anything, and will thus continue to replenish their points; and Class D will think that this is a free win As a result, both classes will fall for our trap, and we’ll be at advantage I see, Yuuji’s planned everything carefully

“Once Muttsurini spreads the false reports of Class D’s enmity with Class B, Class B will decide to declare war on Class D Providing that, Class B will think that we are oblivious, and will continue replenishi+ng their points before declaring war on us D class will probably think that this is an easy battle for the our points In that case, both classes will fall into our trap, and the situation will greatly benefit us

Even though this hat Yuuji said, I still thought that this chaotic situation was hard to grasp I tried to sort out his explanation in my head

First is Class B Their intention is to declare war on Class F, but since they lost to us once, they’retheir points now They won’t do anything before the Shoukanjuu Su Syste their points Class B still hasn’t declared war on us because they want to let us think that they don’t have any intention to fight us While we’re in the dark, on’t be hard pressed to replenish our points, and it can also mean an easy win for them On the other hand, if they were to find out that we knew of their planning all along, they’ll declare war on us that instant

Then Class D Their class is divided into two teaainst us, one offense, one defense The leader of the offensive team is shi+mizu Miharu-san, and the leader of the defensive teaa Genji-kun Under shi+et ready, but things are different now shi+mizu-san is jealous of my relationshi+p with Minami, but she is calm at the moment In this case, they won’t declare Summoner Test War on us They’ll just sit it out

And now, our Class F In terainst Class B To prevent this fro, we’ll have to let Class D declare war on us before they do If that happens, we’ll have plenty of ti the ith Class D – This is our side’s idea We'll wait until we finish replenishi+ng our points, and Class B will think twice before declaring war on us They should’ve learnt their lesson after the last war

Finally, I’ll analyze the current condition We are trying to provoke Class D’s shi+mizu-san, but we failed, it’s harder to provoke the war on us now On the other hand, Class B is replenishi+ng their points smoothly now, they’ll declare war on us soon To prevent the the news “Class D wants to attack Class B” in the dark, but we still don’t kno effective it's going to be Although we can’t wait for Class D to declare war on us, at this point, we still have no idea about how things will turn out

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I guess this is how the situation's like It may seem complicated, but in a nutshell, our current priority is only to buy soe trouble

“About your last question, this will also make Class D declare war on us……But you still can’t understand, no matter how I explain it”

What Yuuji is i should be about our carefree attitude at the third floor – It may be so, but will Class D declare war on us just because of this? Frankly speaking, I still don’t understand Unlike Yuuji, my head isn’t full of evil ideas, since I’ve wasted lots of energy trying to understand the current situation

“You’re right Tellout, is it just walking around for no reasons?”

Although it is just to put our eneht be self-studying ti on, it will be unnatural if we’re just hanging around

“It’ll be boring if we just hang around, so why don’t we play a game?”

“Hmm, ok”

Playing ga to do

“Then, we’ll just play a gaive me the definition Of five questions, it will be considered a loss if you can’t answer one”

Ah, a gaame that is impossible for me to win

But, there shouldn’t be a proble time

“Ok, give me your best shot”

“Good, the penalty is that ‘the loser will heed the winner’s instruction without any question’”