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part 18

"What a dick move," Ishizaki huffed.

After a moment, Chabashira-sensei spoke again. "If the victim says that nothing happened, then there's no problem. However, I can tell there's
something going on here. Keep your distance from each other. I'll be giving my superiors a report later as a preventative measure."

"There's no trouble here at all, but I understand," said Hirata.

Thanks to Hirata's calm response, that was that. Meanwhile, Sudou, unable to contain his anger, kicked a nearby chair and sent it flying.

"Whatever, do what you want. Go ahead and lose for all I care, you scum. This sports festival thing can go to hell," Sudou growled.

He glanced over at Horikita for just an instant, but quickly averted his eyes and started walking back toward the dormitory.

Sudo winced. Yep, he finally ruined his reputation in Horikita's eyes. Not like there's one to begin with, but you got his point.

Horikita sighed exasperated. She can't blame him, being targeted and make fun of by Ryuuen. The only problem is that he let him emotion got the best of him. But in that situation, who wouldn't? Not everyone's Ayanokoji. She eyed the guy in the corner. Yep, not everyone.

"Things have gotten pretty bad, Ayanokouji," Karuizawa said.

"That has nothing to do with me, though," I was absent, and now Sudou had walked off. Class D's chances looked really Class D dealt with its own problems, the second- and third-year students' cavalry battle proceeded. Horikita kept staring at her brother, whom she couldn't approach.

"Oh? The second and third years are also participating?" Ichinose looked surprised.

Horikita froze. That means, she looked at her brother.

"You think we're facing off with them?" Kondo asked.

Ryuuen shook his head, "Not likely. If that's the case then the sport festival must be a week long at best."

Maybe the same class all through the years are partnered? Class 1-A to 3-A?" Hiyori suggested.

Ryuuen frowned, "If that's the case then we'll be facing off three classes, or two if the four classes are group by two groups."

Sudou didn't return to camp even after the cavalry battles ended and the final event, the 200-meter dash, began. The show went on, no matter who was absent. Absentees would simply be disqualified, unable to earn any points. The rules were clear.

Ryuuen approached us. "Hirata, what happened to Sudou? He taking a dump?" Ryuuen had to have seen it all happen, but spoke as if he didn't know anything. Was he trying to mess with Hirata?

"Something came up. Sudou-kun is taking a break. He'll be back soon," said Hirata.

"Heh. I really don't think lying suits you," replied Ryuuen.

"You've taken first place in all the individual competitions so far, right, Ryuuen-kun?" asked Hirata calmly. He seemed placid, but you could hear him getting riled up.

"Oho? Even you can get riled up?" Ryuuen mocked him.

"So?"

"It looks like the only reason you've come in first is because you went up against much weaker people. You're quite lucky, Ryuuen-kun."

"Guess luck is on my side."

"I don't know how much longer your luck will last, though. Anything can change," said Hirata.