Vol 6 Chapter 5 (1/2)
The Fifth Question
Yoshi+ Akihisa and Sakamoto Yuuji’s real horror story introduction
“Alright, I’ to read the next mail then This is from a person with the handle name ‘A troubled little brother’”
“Really there, let’s hope it’s a scary one…”
“’hello to both hosts for the first time I want to let everyone hear about the horror experience I had’”
“Oh, that’s still a normal start hello there”
“‘Actually, I have an older brother’”
“Fm fm”
“‘My brother is very serious, good at studies, and I feel very proud to have such a brother’”
“Looks like that guy is a very good brother”
“‘However, ed completely once he came back from the school study camp’”
“Changed? Is he possessed or so?”
“‘He’s always showing a happy expression, always talking excitedly and passionately about a certain est idiot=”” in=”” the=”” school=””>’”
“……………Huh?”
“‘My brother was so passionate it eird, so I worriedly snuck into his room to check…’”
“Ah…”
“‘In the end, I found a photo of a boy who should be of the sae as my brother in his drawer’”
“……”
“‘Ever since then, I've been terrified of staring at my brother’s face directly’”
“……”
“‘I guessthe school study camp Both of you, please be extra careful’”
“……”
“The letter above is submitted by a person with the handle name 'Kubo Yoshi+mitsu’-san—no, from ‘a troubled little brother’”
“I’m sorry…Kubo’s little brother…”
Kubo-kun and shi+mizu-san (or whatever that is) irls who’re absolutely terrified, and C classroom is cleared safely, so A classroom is the only one left
“Then, we’ll win if Yuuji and Kirishi+h A classroom”
“Yeah They don’t have many people with thehtening traps I’d say, Yuuji and Kirishi+ma should be able to win easily”
Maybe it’s because A classroo (it’s 6 times the size of D classroom) that there aren’t many scary decorations around There’s only a maze made from the ample space and a few si out of a sudden
The effort the 3rd years put into A classrooet lost in It lacks the chilling feeling, and we do knohat to expect through the tracking caes, but it’s not like it’s not scary at all Thus, the groups that went in after Kubo-kun and shi+mizu-san are all disqualified
(UWWAAHH!)
(KYAAAHHHH!!!!)
“…3 and 5, fail”
The screams can be heard from the monitors They’re all shocked by the monsters that pop out However, this is just an ordinary situation that will happen in a test of courage tournament Those students ere scared by the traps just now are now enjoying the fun that comes with it
(I can’t find it…where did those two go to? If we don’t hurry up and find them, the bond between those two may be…ku…!)
(Where are you…onee-sama…where exactly are you…?)
Kubo-kun and shi+ their eyes as they seeht now, they look like shi+niga to hell
“Yare yare, leaving aside shi+mizu there, I didn’t expect Kubo to lose his norh the checkpoint It’s about time for them to notice that there’s no one around in that classroom”
“They’re probably panicking because they lost sight of Akihisa’s group”
“…Love is blind”
“Eh? I know shi+?”
“““……”””
Uu…shi+ her to look around? In that case, Kubo-kun’s really so kind
“Ah! Or is it that Kubo-kun likes shi+mizu-san?”
In that case, Muttsurini’s ‘love is blind’ explains things
“Ahh…well, it’s true that they can’t remain calm because it involves people they like”
“I’d say…why are you so slow…?”
That’s weird Did everyone find out about it a long tio? I did realize it today, so it can’t be helped if Hideyoshi+’s scoldingslow
“I see In that case, I have to check with the person himself the next time Actually, I really want to help him out”
“Akihisa…how can you be so cruel…”
“Better give it up, Akihisa You’ll make Kubo cry”
“…That’s too much”
“???”
Not good I don’t understand what the three of the at all
(Where…where are they…hht in front…)
(O, onee-sama…where…?)
“Hm? Looks like Kubo and shi+mizu reached the checkpoint”
“Ah, really”
Thein front of a wide space They deliberately set up lights to decide the winner, and it does look like this is the checkpoint of A classroom
(Ohh, looks like you guys are here You kept us waiting!)
(You’re the first pair to reach us I’ll show you our abilities as 3rd years, so grit your teeth and die!)
The ones standing at the checkpoint are the two sempais, the familiar Mohawk and the crewcut, the Toko-Natsu pair We can see a teacher from a corner of the monitor This checkpoint is ht using physics
(I’m sorry, but have Yoshi+-kun and shi+mada-san passed by here?)
(Hm? You are the first pair here)
(Eh? Why did this…those two should be earlier than us…)
(It seeh I re it on the monitor)
(Ho can that be…then aren’t we just wasting our time here…?_
(H about, but if you want to see them, you have to beat us before you can return back to your classroom—summon!)
(That’s how it is, hurry up Summon!)
(Is that so…then, summon…)
(…Summon…)
Kubo-kun, who looks like he's lost a little ht, and shi+ the Toko-Natsu pair as they summon their monsters
“Can Kubo-kun’s group win?”
“Maybe not shi+er in hu physics…it’ll be rather hard”
Yuuji probably investigated the grades of the other classes’ i wars, so that’s why he made this remark Those who chose the sciences will be more interested in subjects like physics and chemistry, while y[1] and geology This is because there are differentthem, to calculate or to memorize the content Basically however, every subject for the 2nd years is necessary, so I think it’s not like Kubo-kun and shi+
“The 3rd years are studying based on the exam format That Toko-Natsu pair must be so subject
“Speaking of which…this roup”
On a side note, unlike our 2nd year students’ learning format, the 3rd years can choose certain subjects (like physics, cheraphy, japanese History, World History), so the rulings of carrying out su wars for thee their subjects, like ‘physics for biology’ or ‘che rules designed for the central exah this set of rules…well, we don’t have to understand this level of technology too deeply
“In other words, the reason why the subject used is Physics is because the Toko-Natsu pair are science based Aht?”
“That’s how it is But of course, the opponent will choose a subject beneficial to them, just like ould choose for health education”
Because of the principal’s teaching directive, health education is a necessary subject all students need to study However, ive up on that subject if it’s not tested during the central exa for these central exams However, the 2nd years do have super experts on health education, so this was actually beneficial to us
On the other hand, the 3rd years have an advantage in chosen subjects like physics and geology Unlike us, who have to study all the subjects, the 3rd years just need to focus on the subjects they’re specializing in Even if they are humanities students, there’s no comparison between the 2nd years who have to study every subject and the 3rd years who can focus on a select few Of course, the teachers may vary the difficulty level in response to this, but there are still differences in points This is why the su wars carried out by each year has different rules, and thus, the subject for this abnormal matchup will be much more important
A class, Kubo Toshi+mitsu, Physics 213 points
And
D class, as originally shi+mizu Miharu, Physics 71 points
First, the 2nd years’ scores are shown
As expected of Kubo-kun He specializes in huet points that are above average for class 2-A Even if it’s not at the extre, this level of battle ability is rather a As for shi+ood in physics, and her points are comparable to mine
“With their points, it’ll be dangerous if our opponents here have more than 200 points”
“There should be no probleht? Our opponents are the Toko-Natsu pair after all”
“Yeah Yuuji really helped us out by taunting them”
“…Good foresight”
“Our opponents are 3rd years It will be tough”
I hope Kubo-kun’s group can try to wear out their fighting strength and let Yuuji and Kirishi+ma-san finish them off
During the previous battles, we fought using japanese history during the su world history before The Toko-Natsu pair have points of around 200 In that case, even if physics is their best subject, I guess it will be around 250 points In contrast, Yuuji and Kirishi+ma-san will be—
A class, Tsunemura Yuusaku, Physics 412 points
And
A class, Natsukawa Shunpei, Physics 408 points
“““WHAT!??”””
We’re all so shocked that our exclamations are all in unison
“Wai, wait a second! What’s with those scores? Are the Toko-Natsu’s scores that good?”
“Looking at such scores, they’re basically elite students in A class itself”
“…Unbelievable”
Even if these are the subjects they’re good at, these h! The scores are really far apart compared to their other subjects!
“I didn’t expect this…it’s no wonder they accepted h my intention!”
The Toko-Natsu pair aren’t tense at all probably because they had expected our side to send Yuuji and Kirishi+ It’s really our mistake to underestimate our opponents…
(Alright then, try your best, kouhais)
(You kept us waiting for long Don’t get beaten in just a few hits)
The Toko-Natsu pair’s summoned beasts are demons that aren’t any different fro onistic presence, and this really fits them
However, Kubo-kun and shi+ht theive their all ((We admit defeat)) that’s too fast! The winner’s decided like this!?
“Kubo and shi+ to battle because of that conversation just now, is it? That must be the Toko-Natsu pair’s sure-fire move”
“Well, that’s how it is They were ai anyway”
The monitor shows the opponents’ metal rods slam down viciously on Kubo-kun and shi+mizu-san’s summoned beasts Un This difference in battle ability is really too great
“What do you think, Yuuji? Do we have a chance of winning?”
“Un…in the best case scenario, I’ll say a 40 chance”
“That’s really tough”
We don’t even have a 50 chance of winning
“Leaving aside Shouko, I have only 150 points for physics Also, our opponents here have one more year of summoned beast control experience coe both in terms of scores and experience”
“In that case, shall we send soth?”
“…That’s tough as well Including those ent in, we have only 4 pairs of fighting forces left”
Muttsurini looks over at the name list as he answers my question
Only 4 pairs left, 8 people altogether? If we don’t include Yuuji and Kirishi+roups left We don’t even knohether any group can keep the to the final checkpoint in the first place either
“…Just to roup, Akihisa”
“Eh? Me? Ah, that’s right I’m not disqualified anyway, now that you mention it”
I forgot all about it We’re still not considered to be disqualified because Minami fainted out of fear, and didn’t scream out
“But if Minaroup will not be able to provide any battle support”
Even if I carry the unconscious Minami back into the battlefield, rimace at this
“…(Shakes head)”
But Muttsurini actually shakes his head to answer ?
“Akihisa, Muttsurini isn’t talking about your pairing with shi+mada”
“Eh? But isn’t Muttsurini talking about me…”
“Um, besides you, Yuuji and Kirishi+reat talent[2] who hasn’t been disqualified”
Now that Hideyoshi+ mentions it, I look around at everyone present Muttsurini is disqualified, Hideyoshi+ too, Yuuji’s a pair with Kirishi+ma-san, and the one left is…”
“Are, are you talking about me…?”
Oh yeah! There’s still Hiht that she’s disqualified too because she’s too scared
But even if she’s not disqualified, can Hie tournament? It’ll be too much if we force her to take part Since Mina the initiative, it’ll be too pitiful for Himeji-san here
“Ah, ahh…I, I really can’t handle that kind of thing…”
Hiy fro that she can’t contribute to the teairl
“So, well…I will end up causing Akihisa-kun lots of trouble…”
“Don’t worry about such things, Hireat!”
“If possible…I, I want to take part in this with you too, Akihisa-kun…”
“You really don’t have to force yourself to take part—wait, ehh? Hio?”
“Ah, yes If it doesn’t bother you, Akihisa-kun…”
“Why would I? I won’t feel bothered at all! I’ll be really welco of it too!”
I’ot extra firepower, but because Hie tournament
It’s rare for everyone to experience this kind of activity It’ll really be a pity if one only has thethe et disqualified by screa the mo is that everyone can take part in this and laugh about it, saying things like ‘it’s really scary’ once everything’s over, andwonderful memories of it Thus, I’ to take part in this
“Is that so? So you finally decide to join, Hi after seeing shi+mada and Akihisa like that Now’s the tie”
“Sa, Sakary if you continue!”
“Okay okay okay I won’t say anything I’ll just shut up, alright?”
Yuuji shows a sinister grin on his face
I see Minaht lots of courage to Hi my heart race If I think about it this way, I can understand why Hiree
“Le, let’s go, Akihisa-kun”
“Un, you’re right Let’s hurry up then!”
I better hurry before everyone realizes that Himeji-san and I are paired up and come for my throat
“Right, I better get ready”
“…Yuuji, you can hug onto htly if you’re scared”
“I refuse Also, please do whatever you want if you’re scared”
“…Is scare me the most I’ll definitely stick to you, Yuuji”
“I’ll show you the expressions you make when you attack me next time That’s a real demon”
“…Kyaa, it’s so scary”
“Uggooh!! My, my joints!?”
“…Cough, cough Kyahh, kya…? Iya…?”
“You’re practicing your cries now? damn it! I definitely won’t be tricked by you—GYAAAHHHH!!!”
“…I see Gyaahhh, that…”
I can hear Yuuji and Kirishi+ma-san’s conversation while I leave the classroom with Himeji-san That Yuuji…I hope he won’t scream out in pain once his joints are restrained
“A, Akihisa-kun…please don’t let go of my hand…”
“U, un, I get it”
Hio even if I want to because of how she’s holding my hand
In fact, Hihtly tome to sweat out of nervousness I do feel ehtly…
“…It’s not scary, it’s not scary…I won’t feel scared as long as I’m with Akihisa-kun…”
But it seems that His Or rather, I can’t relax at all either Hi so close to me that I can’t be bothered about whether those demons will scare me or not
“Speaking of which, those monsters haven’t appeared yet”
Himeji-san and I have just stepped into this classroom, but this is way too quiet I remember that in C classroom, there would be 4,5 tioing on? Is it because A classroo, and that there are too few su to carry out a terrifying act once we relax since we’re all tensed up? The ene “Akihisa-kun…(hugs)” soft meat buns, the squishy and soft feel and the smell to scare us Even if we fail here, I’ether with Himeji-san for eternity In that case, I have to make sure I have my water supply, beat the Toko-Natsu pair, and finish my mission uboah!
“Ahh, that was dangerous…it’s really dangerous nohen this maze is so dark and so quiet…!”
“That, that’s right…it’s quiet and dark It’s really scary…”
“No, that’s not it Hierous, not scary”
“???”
I nearly became Yuuji’s summoned beast (a olf) If I attack Hi us to get disqualified, and I’ll be hated by her, beaten up by the other classet forcefully kissed by nee-san, leaving erous! This situation’s really dangerous!
“Well, Himeji-san…”
“Ye, yes?”
Anyway, I better speak up to break this silence first, or I may lose control of ht be able to divert Himeji-san’s attention and not let her be so scared
“Thank you very h you’re so scared”
“Ah, don’t say that I should be the one thanking you for being willing to pair up withyou lots of trouble, Akihisa-kun”
“Why would I? I won’t feel troubled I just feel happy inside to be able to take part in this with you I don’t find this troublesome at all”
“I’m happy to hear you say this”
The fearful Himeji-san finishes her words, and breaks out a beautiful sht at me
“But you do feel rather scared, right?”
“We, well…ye, yes…I do feel scared…”
“There hasn’t been a singleh without anyone around Also, I have to endure the pressure of the su out of nowhere It s, I guess?
“Well…Akihisa-kun, I’s, always relying on you to help me…”
“Ah, don’t worry You really don’t have to apologize to me because of this”
“But…”
Hietic look, and I can only open my mouth slowly and say
“Hiuys don’t hate it when you can rely on us”
“You don’t hateon you?”
“Un, because, for a, eruy will be happy that you’re willing to work hard even though you’re scared, and how you rely on hted that you will rely on me, Himeji-san, so ould I feel troubled?”
“Cu, cute, is it…hou…”
Himeji-san blushes as she lowers her head, and I feel aard for saying such a foreign line, andto blow out fire
“About that…”
“U, h you want to say, Himeji-san?”
“Well…do you feel happy to be with me, Akihisa-kun?”
That slender s more force
“Of, of course I am! You’re cute and smart, and also kind too, Himeji-san I basically can’t find any weaknesses in you, and I’ a princess whenever I’m with you!”
“…Eh?”
I think I often hear people say that the name represents a person, and the ‘Hime’[3] in the name ‘Himeji Mizuki’ really suits her
“But I guess the probleuy like ht, and is unreliable, Himeji-san—hm?”
Suddenly, Hiether
“Did you say…princess?”
I turn my embarrassed face to the side to look at Hi down sadly as she stops
“What’s the matter, Himeji-san?”
“…There’s so…”
Himeji-san lets out a teeny-weeny voice
“…There has been soo, Akihisa-kun…”
Soo? What’s theat her expression now, it does see bad?
“Wha, what is it? Is there anything you want to say to me?”
“…Akihisa-kun…what do you…think about me…?”
“Eh?”
Why is Hi this out of a sudden? What’s the situation now?
“That’s because…I’ve always been wondering, even though you’ve been treatingto keep your distance away from me…”
“Keep my distance from you, Himeji-san?”
I don’t have that intention…do I?
“Because, Akihisa-kun…didn’t you just say it…that I’m like a ‘flawless princess’?”
“Ah, un, I did say it”
“But I’m not! I’m not a princess at all! I’et jealous all the ti well in schoolwork, I always pass out during the ie to have it all totrouble for others…”
“No, not at all…”
“That’s how it is! I have lots of weaknesses, but you don’t understand at all, Akihisa-kun I think this is because there’s a wide gap between us…”
It’s not very loud, but Himeji-san does talk fast and rushed
“Is it really weird forwith you like this, Akihisa-kun? To me…it really doesn’t suit me to be with this Akihisa-kun who’s cheery, kind, attractive and charismatic But Akihisa-kun, you praiseto keep your distance away from me…”
I never thought that Hi, and I don’t even kno to respond
“Akihisa-kun, you’ve always been taking care of ht?”
“…”
I can’t describe Hi to probeto rely on me
I didn’t know that Hi…but I do feel that being isolated isn’t a good thing The friends who often play with me are all close totreated is different Himeji-san has been conscious of her weak health, and so she’s uess?
“Ah! So, sorry…for saying such weird things when you helped me a lot here…”
Hi that I’ onto me now as she takes half a step back, and pulls the distance between us
“Hi, Himeji-san, that…”
“Ple, please forget about what I just said I just said that stupidly because I was too scared It’s really nothing, sor—”
Hi as she stares atat—ah, this is bad! I forgot I’ the camera! In that case, won’t Himeji-san’s words just now be heard?
“Eh, erht be shocked if I tell you my troubles, Akihisa-kun! Tha, that’s because…you don’t feel scared at all, right, Akihisa-kun? I wanted to scare you a little…”
“Ah, ahaha I was really shocked by you I nearly screaot disqualified, ahahahaha…”
We can only try to hide this I don’t knohether Himeji-san’s words just noere real or not, but we have to put this aside for now I can’t add on to Himeji-san’s troubles in this situation where everyone can hear us
“It’ll be really scary if we don’t joke around a little in this situation, huh? Ahaha”
“Really, your joke went overboard there, Hi on will think you have an interest in ht?”
“Ah, no About that…that’s not a joke…”
“No, not a joke? Yeah…it’s not the time to play a joke…”
“Ahhh, no! I’ that this isn’t the time to play a joke…”
Himeji-san waves her hands flusteredly
Anyway, it seeone back to norh it off
“Alright, let’s stop standing around here and chat We have to move on”
“Ah, you’re right Saka up soon”
“But those jokes are rather interesting”
“Ahaha Ah, but the serious[4] thing I was talking about is true!”
“Eh…’heavy’ as in…”
Is it that part that’s developed exceptionally well compared to ordinary people?
“Ah…I, I’hts and heart feels heavy As for ht…un…it, it’s a little heavy…”