Beating the Record?

Going for a new record sounded like a challenge, true. However, the next round proved that we already ran out of luck. Or rather, I was too unlucky to draw a difficult math problem that took me a minute to solve.

I even ended up using Aya’s help who swapped with Satsuki to use that ability just for me to finish solving it. Due to that, Satsuki did the sprint while carrying the loaded cloth sack.

When she crossed the finish line and Eguchi-sensei confirmed the end of the second round, I embarrassedly scratched my head and apologized to the three.

The result? I got teased by Satsuki and Sakuma while Aya remained a wonderful angel, comforting me with her words.

Well, given how thick my skin was, that’s partly an act but I wouldn’t say no to getting comforted by my caring girl.

Ah. Right, the audience also booed me, and those who were wishing for my failure mocked me as if they finally got their retribution for making them jealous at how close I am to many girls.