Sound Guessing Game

　　Shinichi didn't know that Ichika thought too much. He felt a little embarrassed by his impulsive physical contact and quickly put the matter aside.

　　Across from Ichika, he looked at Yotsuba.

Yotsuba had already turned her head because she heard the conversation between the two. Her face which had lost its vitality, was slightly reddish, and she gave him a somewhat embarrassed smile.

　　"A-Asada-san-san, what's wrong?"

　　"You ask me what's wrong?" Shinichi showed a friendly smile, which somehow made Yotsuba feel scared.

　　"Are you under a lot of psychological pressure?"

　　"Not big…" Yotsuba shook her head quickly.

　　"Is your body so tense that it becomes stiff?"

　　"Not stiff…" Yotsuba shook her head again.

　　"Want me to give you a massage?"

　　"No, no, no…" Yotsuba hesitated for a moment, then shook her head.

　　"Are you still nervous about not getting first place?"

　　"It's not nervous..." Yotsuba nodded vigorously.

　　"What you say and what you do are completely opposite."

　　Shinichi stroked his forehead, Yotsuba couldn't stop laughing.

　　"Even though it's fine to wait for the results to come out…" Shinichi had already listed several plans in his mind to help her divert her attention.

　　But before he could decide which one to execute, the sound of "Yotsuba" suddenly came from in front of me.

　　"Asada Senpai?"

　　Shinichi quickly recognized whose voice it was.

　　"Isshiki-san, what's wrong?"

　　"I wanted to tell you…" Iroha glanced at the Shuchi'in Academy team members.

　　(For some reason, the senior student next to Asada Senpai raised her face, and showed a gentle and friendly smile)

　　(A bit scary...)

　　After calming her thoughts, Iroha spoke her next words.

　　"Our points, even if added to the time points, will not be as good as yours."

　　Then, she told them the total number of points Sobu High School had obtained in the level-breaking activity, and they were indeed far behind Shuchi'in Academy.

　　"Because Yukinoshita Senpai's physical strength wasn't very good, she became tired after passing a few levels. In terms of physical education, she relied entirely on Yuigahama Senpai and Hikigaya Senpai, and his results weren't very good... As for the other levels, they were so bad that... Ummm."

　　Before Iroha finished her words, an embarrassed expression appeared on her face.

　　Yuigahama who was also sitting in the front row, turned around and smiled shyly. Hachiman shrugs at Shinichi, saying that he tried his best.

　　As for Yukino, she stared at the podium in front of her seriously, as if she hadn't heard anything at all.

　　However, Shinichi and the others felt Sobu High's concern very clearly.

　　"Thank you for the information. With your scores, the top three should be fine. Please don't worry." Shinichi smiled at Iroha, then turned around and saw Yotsuba.

　　"Did you hear that? The first super team to clear the level said so?"

　　As these words fell, Hachiman's heart moved, and his eyes quietly turned to Yukino beside him, just in time she raised the corners of her mouth and smiled proudly.

　　(What is this cute animal? I prefer Yukiko to Yukino, so I should call her Yukinoshita Yukiko)

　　Before being discovered and subjected to physical and mental punishment, Hachiman looked away while thinking to himself, and continued to observe the interaction between the Shuchi'in Academy team behind him.

　　Needless to say, this is actually quite interesting, for a quiet guy who is good at observing humans, Shinichi is an interesting person to observe while being filled with jealousy and wanting to see how he develops in the future.

　　Faced with Shinichi's question, Yotsuba was stunned for a moment, then said:

　　"But, if other schools' scores are also very high..."

　　"Then it's not your turn to worry, idiot Yotsuba." Shinichi reached out his hand to grab her cheek while smiling.

　　Ichika who was sandwiched between the two, leaned forward and didn't pay attention to their fight. Instead, she spoke to Iroha.

　　"I'm sorry, Isshiki-san... Ah, may I call you Isshiki-chan?"

　　"Of course, no problem!" Feeling the strong pressure from the other party's smile, Iroha nodded quickly, and spoke carefully.

　　"Can I help you?"

　　Ichika narrowed her eyes, and whispered.

　　"I want to thank you first. The idea of saying these words to comfort Yotsuba should have been your idea, right?"

　　Iroha was a little surprised: "That's right... Did you notice it?"

　　"Don't be so respectful. It's okay to call me Ichika-san." Ichika chuckled and then her tone became softer, "After all, actors are more sensitive to sight and comments about themselves. Somehow, I've been watching you since the pre-conference game."

　　"How amazing..." Without paying much attention to the last sentence, Iroha sighed and at the same time, she slightly chested.

　　Only now did she remember that the mature and gentle girl in front of her seemed to be a high school student actor who had acted in films and was currently active in the entertainment industry.

　　In other words... If she builds a good relationship with her, maybe she can get an autograph from the popular actor?

　　What an opportunity! She couldn't leave it like this!

　　Iroha shows a bright and sweet smile to Ichika while scratching her cheek cutely.

　　"After all, we, Sobu High School, wish to have good relations with everyone at Shuchi'in Academy! This matter is nothing, as long as you don't blame us for being too careful in our kindness, that's enough, Ichika-san!"

　　Listening to that voice, Ichika wanted to reach out and touch her head, but soon realized that there was no rabbit ear headband on the other person's head, and finally responded with a smile

　　"We still need to say thank you. It makes us feel comfortable. Thank You."

　　"No no no~"

　　"Send water and towels to our captain, thank you too."

　　"Isn't that so...Eh?"

　　Her words trailing off, Iroha looked at Ichika with a friendly smile, somehow unable to move.

　　This... The same feeling as a frog being targeted by a poisonous snake.

　　Luckily, the misconception that this small animal had encountered a predator was finally dispelled when Ichika averted her gaze from her face.

　　Iroha leaned against the soft Yuigahama beside her.

　　Ichika naturally noticed her reaction. She looked at Shinichi gently, then smiled at her and waved her hand:

　　"Don't be too afraid. Onee-san, I'm not a devil. I won't do anything strange to you~"

　　The threat is clear, and Ichika doesn't want to have more opponents.

　　"Ah, ah haha..."

　　Iroha laughed dryly, unable to think of any complaints.

　　Changed. Her impression of her changed completely.

　　This is not the gentle and approachable big sister, she is definitely a jealous person and is good at pretending.

　　Should she be called an actor?

　　It was better to explain it quickly, otherwise, it would definitely be very troublesome if she was targeted by someone like that...

　　Iroha nodded, "I only planned to get acquainted with Asada Senpai for the purpose of expanding interpersonal relations. I definitely didn't have any evil thoughts. In fact, I already have someone I like at school.".This set of words had been prepared, just when he was about to say them.

　　Ichika suddenly thought of something, and firmly held Shinichi's hand which was playing with Yotsuba's cheek, and suggested enthusiastically.

　　"Right, do you want to play a game?"

　　Shinichi took back his hand, turned his head in confusion and said:

　　"At the moment? What kind of game?"

　　Ichika smiled brightly.

　　"Hey, don't you think Isshiki-chan's voice is very similar to Yotsuba's voice?"

　　Not only does Ichika explain her thoughts to Shinichi, Yotsuba, and Iroha, but she also explains her thoughts to Itsuki and the other people at Sobu High School.

"By the way, the score hasn't been determined yet. Let Isshiki-chan and Yotsuba say the same sentence, then let's guess which one they said, how about it?"