Chapter 55

In September, each class will be given two hours of homeroom time once a week, and each class will use this time to practice independently and create a participation list...

(I'm still being watched)

While drinking a sports drink, I looked out the window of the school building and saw Class A, led by Arisu, and Class C, led by Ichinose, watching us, Class D, practice.

At that time, Arisu gave me a small wave, so when I turned around, she smiled and looked cute.

Well, anyway, no one has seen the B class led by Ryuen from the window.

Even though there are people glancing at it, it doesn't seem like they're gathering information.

I would appreciate it if you simply decided that there is no point in gathering information, but that is probably not the case.

The most troublesome thing is that there are people in D class who are secretly communicating with B class.

If that happens, it becomes obvious in which order the main forces like Sudo and Horikita will run, and in the actual race, my main force will be the B class small fry, this small person will be the average B class student, and this one will be the average student.

There is a possibility that the main students of Class B will clash with the students. If that happens, it will be impossible to beat B class.

(The most likely places to be spies are Ayanokoji, Karuizawa, and Kushida.)

Ayanokoji is a creepy person whom I don't know what he's thinking, and Karuizawa may have been working with Ayanokoji since the last incident of summer vacation, or maybe she's been working under Ayanokoji.

Kushida is suspicious because she wears a mask in class.

(However, in the current situation, it is impossible to find out who the spy is, so I guess I should just leave it alone. Besides, I would appreciate it if there was an insider.)

I am one of the most athletic people in my class. If there was someone who was secretly communicating with B-class, he would probably tell Ryūen about me as well.

Then, there is a high possibility that Ryuen will send the small fry when I participate, and from my point of view it is a chance to get a high ranking.

Therefore, if there is a spy, don't try to interfere, but at least get the information.

There's also the possibility that that spy will interfere with me moving up to A-class.

If it gets in your way, destroy it.

Even as I thought this, I stood at the starting point of the 100-meter dash course and ran as fast as I could as Hirata blew the whistle.

The result was the same as the first measurement, in 4th place. However, even though I am in 4th place, there is not much difference between me and Miyake who is in 3rd place, and depending on the future, I may be placed in the recommended relay category.

In any case, let's hope we don't hit the main force of each class in the actual performance.

With this in mind, I continued practicing, and just before the homeroom ended, Sudo became the class leader.

It's true that Sudo is the best when it comes to ability, but wouldn't it be better if Hirata, who has more humanity, did it?

I guess it's not my fault for thinking that way.

"So, Hikigaya. How are you doing?"

"I haven't had any problems so far. The only thing I have to say is that Horikita is bothering me."

After school, I went to the shopping mall with Hashimoto, and while we were returning to the dormitory, we talked about what had happened so far, and there were no problems with Class A so far.

"Horikita...ah, she's as smart as Katsuragi. I remember he said she was active on the deserted island, but  that's a lie, right? You have always ridiculed her, when her name was mentioned."

"I don't know the details, but that's definitely a lie. She's still an idiot who only thinks about athleticism at the sports festival."

"That's too stupid. If it were me, I'd think about how to get information on other classes and create connections with other classes."

Hashimoto snorts at Horikita, who is not here, but agrees.

Even in today's practice, Horikita was arrogant and said something like, "It's only natural to match the rhythm of the faster one.''

It's not enough for two people to just be quick. It's important to find the tempo that you both think is best, and finding the best stride length is the secret to victory.

Idiots who are obsessed with speed will definitely lose.

Quiet topic...

"So? You said you were going to create connections with other classes, but are you planning on getting information from me?"

"Well, I'm thinking about it. To be honest, A class is currently close to B class in terms of points. Putting aside the preferential exam, they were crushed by Hikigaya in the desert island exam."

"Hey. It's true that I attacked mercilessly, but the reason Class A was defeated in the desert island exam was because of Totsuka's incompetence, right?"

It would be extremely foolish for just two people to go and get a spot.

If you're going to go get a spot, like I thought, you'll have to be careful about wearing face coverings with about 5 or 6 people.

"Well, that's true. By the way, Hikigaya, are you planning something this time?"

"Don't make it sound like I've been planning things all the time. This time I'm bound by the competition, so I can't do anything flashy."

After all, I have to participate in all competitions other than the recommended ones.

If this was a normal sports festival, I would be able to do various activities in between the competitions that I am not participating in, but since everyone is participating, it is impossible to do any activities on the day.

"Well, I see. But you're thinking of something before the sports festival, right?"

"I was thinking about giving Hiyori a drink with laxatives in it, but I decided against it.''

It would be troublesome if I found out. I'm thinking of other things, but most of them are probably foul play, so I won't make any moves this time.

"Laxatives… you have to take them on the same day, right?"

"Don't you know? There's a slow-acting laxative in the drugstore upstairs. It takes effect after 48 hours."

I remember it clearly because I discovered it when I was shopping at a drugstore and thought it would be useful.

"Seriously? Then maybe I should buy some for the future...

Someone said, "I won't tolerate such nonsense."

...huh? Is that Katsuragi?"

I thought someone suddenly interrupted the conversation, but Katsuragi was there with a grim expression on his face.

"Do you need something? Our purpose is to go home now."

After that, I'm going to ask Arisu and the others to heal me from the fatigue I got from physical education.

"Please don't play around with me. Don't try to prepare laxatives in advance. That might result in a penalty for the entire Red Team."

"Don't worry. Besides, if I go wild any further and cause damage to A-class, it will probably cause trouble when I get promoted to A-class."

"It seems like you're seriously planning to move up to A class on your own."

"Of course I do. There's no problem with going up as an individual, right?"

"I guess, I don't want to do something like placing a bomb on our own territory."

The bomb is probably me. It seems like a lot to say, but I won't deny it.

In the exam to guess which person will be given a preferential treatment, I told Ryūen who was a preferential person, so it can't be helped that they call me a bomb.

"I don't know. If you're dissatisfied, you should just crush me and expel me before I get to class A."

That's the school rule. In fact, in 2nd and 3rd year, it seems that some students were expelled due to fighting with other students other than special exams and regular exams.

"However, if you try to crush me, I will fight back mercilessly. I will make you even worse than Totsuka."

When I was at Sobu, I put up with whatever was done to me, but I have no intention of putting up with it from now on.

If I decide to crush someone, I will use every means possible to crush them mercilessly.

Besides, I have no intention of becoming someone's scapegoat anymore.

When I was in the service club, I used to wipe their ass, but when I thought about it, I realized why I had to act for Sagami and Hayama.

"..."

"Hey, hey Hikigaya. Don't let your murderous intent flow."

No. It seemed like I was unconsciously releasing murderous intent.

"Well, just remember that."

With that said, I turned my back to Katsuragi and started walking towards Stacola.

I don't like clever guys like Horikita and Katsuragi.

It reminds me of the smart guy who was a talkative incompetent guy when I was in middle school.

"Hey, you're walking too fast. Please slow down a bit."

Then, Hashimoto catches up to him from behind, so I slows down.

"That was bad. By the way, Hashimoto, what's the current state of power in Class A?"

"Hmm? There are 30 people from the Sakayanagi faction, including Sakayanagi, and 6 people from the Katsuragi faction, including Katsuragi. There are 3 people from the neutral faction, and it seems like Totsuka is viewed as an enemy by all factions."

I see. On the first day of the trip, the Sakayanagi faction and the Katsuragi faction were almost the same, but there is now a huge difference.

So, Totsuka is naturally an independent. Well, because of Totsuka's fault, the Katsuragi faction paid me a lot of points on the first day of the trip, and they were defeated in the desert island test, so it's only natural.

I was the one who made it happen.

"There are more Katsuragi factions than I expected."

I thought it was destroyed after exposing so much shame during summer vacation, but I didn't expect that there were still five people.

It will probably be difficult to incorporate them into the Sakayanagi's school.

"Well, I'm not going to force them to accept it. In the end, they'll probably have no choice but to follow Sakayanagi."

I agree with you about that. Due to Arisu's personality, she will likely bring even those who are hostile to her under her control.

While we were talking, we arrived at the dormitory and went inside.

"Then I'll stay here. See you later."

Hashimoto says that and gets on the elevator. My room is on the first floor, so I walk down the hallway instead of taking the elevator.

Then the door to my room opened and the delivery man came out, headed toward me, and continued to walk past me.

It's not unusual for a courier to come to the dormitory. When you buy a TV or a massage chair, a courier brings it to you, and people like Arisu who are physically weak or have broken their legs use mail order.

I wasn't planning on buying anything big like furniture, and since Hiyori and Masumi were involved in club activities, I guess Arisu bought something for herself.

With that in mind, I unlocked the door and went inside...

"Yo, you're more exposed than I expected."

Arisu was holding a cheerleader costume in her hand and looking in the mirror.

Judging from the wrapping paper at her feet, the courier from earlier must have delivered the cheerleader costume to Arisu.

At the same time, I remembered.

"Not at all...well, that's fine. It's too embarrassing to do so on the day of the event, but the day before, I can dress up as a cheerleader if you like in this room.

I look at Arisu happily, but Arisu doesn't notice me.

"It's a little embarrassing, but if Hachiman-kun is happy with it...but I have the body of a child, so he might not like it.''

"That's not true."

I can't help but say it. At the same time, Arisu looks at me and turns bright red.

"H-Hachiman-kun?! W-why... h-how long have you been here?"

"Just now."

"...Really? Um... is what you said earlier true?"

"Ah. you haven't actually worn it, but I think it looks good on you. At least it's not like I don't like it."

"Thank you. So, Hachiman-kun."

"What?"

"Actually, I was thinking of keeping the costume hidden until the day before the actual performance, but..."

one breath

"Now that you know, could you please take a look now?"

Needless to say, I answered that request immediately.

Shuru…shuru…

I hear the sound of rustling cloth from behind, and heat gathers on my face, but I guess it can't be helped.

After all, Arisu was changing into a cheerleader costume in the background.

As usual, Arisu doesn't hesitate to take off her clothes in front of me, but she seemed embarrassed in her cheerleader costume, so she asked me to turn around, so I did as I was asked...

(This is embarrassing...)

The sound of rustling cloth coming from behind me was strangely seductive, and I could picture Arisu in her underwear changing into a cheerleader outfit.

Because I can't see it, my imagination expands and my heart races.

Additionally, since Arisu is physically weak, it takes her several times as much time to change her clothes as a normal person.

In other words, this state will continue for quite a long time. That's so embarrassing.

After a while, I can no longer hear the sound of cloth rubbing...

"Well, it's okay."

When I heard that and turned around, I was speechless.

Arisu was standing there wearing a red cheerleader costume.

Her hands and feet are exposed, her white hands and feet exposed, and since she's wearing a bikini type costume, her small navel is also visible.

In addition, her skirt is short, so when she moves her legs, you can almost see her underwear.

In addition, Arisu has a rare look of shame on her face, giving her incredible destructive power.

Since we usually take a bath together, I am used to seeing Arisu in underwear or naked, but seeing Arisu now takes my breath away.

To be honest, I just want to hug her right now.

"Um...does it suit me?"

Arisu looks worried. Arisu's anxious face, which basically always has a fearless smile on her face, is...

"You look great.Would you please support me even a little bit?"

I seriously want to see Arisu cheering for me in that outfit.

"...Okay. However, I can't use my right hand because it's holding a cane, but is that okay?"

"Of course. I mean, if you think it's not possible at all, stop immediately."

I don't deny that I want people to support me, but they don't have to force themself to get them.

"Oh, I understand."

Arisu said as she put a bonbon on her free left hand...

"Huh... Hurray, Hurray, Hachiman... Do your best, do your best, Hachiman!"

She turns bright red and starts cheering.

Because her body is weak, her limbs are small and she can only move slowly.

However, I am not dissatisfied with that, and in fact, I find myself endearing for not loosing my rationality.

"Arisu, you don't have to do it anymore."

"...I guess you didn't find it attractive after all?"

Immediately, Arisu looks worried, but that's not the case. Her charm is endless.

It's attractive, but...

"That's not true. On the contrary, you're too attractive. If you cheer me on any more, I'll want to hug you."

To be honest, it's so charming that it seems like the limiter inside me will be lifted.

Then, Arisu's expression changed to a serious one, and she approached me and opened her arms.

"In that case, Hachiman-kun. You can hug me."

While I am at a loss for words at Arisu's unexpected behavior, She continues talking.

''I've been thinking about this for a while, but Hachiman-kun is aggressive when points are involved or when he gets angry, but he's passive at other times. Even if he said he wanted to hug me this time or before. You didin't move."

"Well, I guess so."

I'm basically a receiver. Although I have hugged and kissed Arisu and the others, I have rarely hugged or kissed of my own volition, usually it's from Arisu and the others.

I've been doing this since Arisu and the others asked me to.

"I think it's probably because of what happened in middle school that you became passive, Hachiman-kun. Since you don't have any enemies here, I think it's okay to be a little more selfish, okay?"

Arisu said and looked at me. When I look into those beautiful eyes, I can't help but take my breath away.

I'm certainly negative. I can't deny that I've been thinking about what would happen if I made a move and Arisu and the others hated me.

Arisu wouldn't blame me if I hugged her or kissed her here without her permission.

I know that, but when it comes to it, I puts on the brakes.

As I was thinking about this, Arisu put her face close to my ear...

"Don't hold back anymore, you can do whatever you want. You're free now..."

After blowing a seductive breath into my ear, she says something like that.

Those words crack the shackles inside me.

"...Is it okay?"

That's why I couldn't help but ask Arisu. Arisu, who was facing me, gave me a smile and nodded her head slightly.

When I understood that, I slowly hugged Arisu. Arisu's body, which I hugged at least once every day, felt softer and warmer than usual, perhaps because of her feelings.

At the same time, I realized that my instincts were screaming that I couldn't resist this.

(Hehe...Hachiman-kun finally hugged me of his own volition)

Arisu, on the other hand, was smiling slightly while being hugged by Hachiman.

She has been hugged by Hachiman many times, but always after Arisu has hugged her, or only when Arisu has ordered him to hug her, and he has only hugged her after taking her permission.

This is actually the first time he has ever done that on his own volition.

Arisu is happy about that.

Arisu wants to live her life with Hachiman in the future, but there are two conditions for that to happen.

One is to beat your rivals.

The two people I currently consider to be my rivals are Hiyori and Masumi, but it is certain that I will be able to defeat them.

There were also girls who might become rivals in the future, but as Arisu said, she intended to win against them all.

The other thing is to change Hachiman's attitude.

Hachiman is generally passive, perhaps because of what happened in middle school.

Arisu believes that there is a high possibility that he won't believe her even if she confesses her feelings now, so unless she removes the cancer within Hachiman, it will be impossible for them to have a relationship any further than they are now.

However, it was now certain that part of the cancer within Hachiman had been removed.

Hachiman was hugging me with a relieved expression on his face.

The cancer has not been completely removed yet, but if I can remove some of it, it shouldn't be impossible to get rid of it all.

And the moment the cancer inside Hachiman is completely removed, the battle to steal Hachiman begins in earnest.

There are two competitors, but there is a possibility that there will be more in the future.

But Arisu doesn't care about that. I don't think there will be many rivals who will actually be as threatening as Hiyori and Masumi, and I have no intention of losing to anyone.

(Well, that's fine for a while. For now, let's just hug Hachiman-kun like this.)

Arisu stopped thinking about the future and put her arm around Hachiman's back and hugged him.

Arisu had hugged him many times before, but today she felt more comfortable than usual.

「......」

「......」

Well, that's bad. As Arisu had told him, he forgave himself a little and hugged her, but he didn't know when to let go.

If he were to be seen hugging Arisu, who looks more like a little girl, even wearing a cheerleader costume, he might end up in the prison box.

If you think about it normally, maybe you should leave...

"Hehe... Hachiman-kun's warmth feels so good."

The cheerleader who is hugging me at full strength is too cute to pull away.

In addition, I myself would like to stay in this state for a little longer.

When I was wondering what was wrong...

"Hachiman-kun, from now on, if you want to hug me like you did earlier, you can hug me..."

"Nani?"

"If Hachiman-kun wants to kiss me, then you can do whatever you want...is that fine?"

This girl really... can easily destroy my patience.

When I heard Arisu's words, I couldn't help but look at Arisu's lips. Her fresh lips, which have already been layered many times before, are glossy and are damaging my patience.

(...The person herself has already agreed to it, so it's good to do it, right?)

Thinking that, I realized that my hands were on Arisu's back, and I was slowly approaching her face.

At the same time, Arisu closes her eyes and she sticks her face out a little.

Even though I was gasping at Arisu, I didn't stop bringing my face closer to her, closing the distance between us.

3cm later, 2cm, 1cm...

Gacha

"Oh!"

When our lips were one centimeter apart, I heard the sound of the door being unlocked, so I reflexively moved away from Arisu.

"Kya..."

Then, Arisu, who had been supported by me until now, lost her balance and began to fall as I moved away, so I hurriedly pulled Arisu closer to me.

However, at that moment, I stepped on the plastic bag that was wrapping the cheerleader costume at my feet, and my foot slipped...

"Wow!"

I begins to fall to the ground on my back. At that time, Arisu, who was pulling me closer, also fell on top of me...

Thuuu

Don!

Arisu's lips overlapped with mine, and pain started to appear in my back.

What? This even happens when you're not on a deserted island...

"...What are you doing?"

As I was thinking about it, Masumi was looking at me from the entrance of the living room with a look that looked like trash.

From Masumi's perspective, it looks like Arisu, who is wearing a cheerleader outfit, is pushing me down and kissing me...Isn't that out!

"No, wait, Masumi. This is..."

"Well, it doesn't matter what Hachiman does, it's Hachiman's freedom. Does Hachiman like cheerleader costumes?"

"Well, well."

"So..."

As I said, Masumi grabbed her  computer and went straight to another room, but I had to quickly clear up the misunderstanding that I was a lolicon.

For that, first...

"Arisu, could you please step back now?"

"I don't like it. Please let me be a little more pampered."

Yeah, it's impossible to clear up the misunderstanding for a while.

"Sakayanagi was wearing a red costume, so I thought I'd wear blue..."