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Baka to Tesuto to Syokanju:Volume9 The Fifth Question

2012-04-25T13:02:10Z

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==The Fifth Question==

'''Question: Please state a synonym to the words ‘Incorruption’ and use it to form a sentence.'''

'''Himeji Mizuki’s answer:'''

“Synonym: Upright.

Example: He is an upright person, he does no evil.”

'''Teacher’s comments:'''

Correct answer:

Correct answer. ‘Incorruption’ means ‘not doing bad things, having pure and upright thoughts and actions’, and ‘upright’ means ‘having proper thoughts and actions’. Some other synonyms are ‘honest and diligent’, ‘being found completely innocent’ and so on.

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'''Koyama Yuuka’s answer:'''

“Synonym: Rolling blank eyes” [http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Baka_to_Tesuto_to_Syokanju:Volume9_Translation_Notes_and_References]

'''Teacher's comments:'''

I thought for a moment that you were correct, but you’re wrong here. Were you anxious here? You wrote ‘白目’ instead of ‘白日’. This will be thought of as ‘I’m telling others of my innocence, but everyone rolled their eyes back at me. Tests do involve a race against time, but it’s most important that you remain calm and make sure not to be careless.

'''Nemoto Kyouji’s answer:'''

“Synonym: Upright.

Example: Everyone in school would say ‘Nemoto Kyouji is an upright person’.”

'''Teacher’s comment:'''

Looks like we can use rolling blank eyes here.

“Yuuji, the test subject might change again.”

“Nn? What’s going on?”

After sending Himeji and Shimada off, I was preparing for the final battle when Hideyoshi came in.

“Just before this, I saw B class’–I don’t know if he’s Itou or Ito, I can’t remember—he came down the corridor and entered C class’ base. It’s likely that he’s the one changing the subjects.”

“Changing subjects. Now…?”

“Did things get even worse?”

“No, it’s better for us this way, but…”

To put it clearly, if we switch subjects, it will be beneficial for us instead of being detrimental. This is obvious. Up till now, we’ve been using up one subject and switching to another one. It’s obvious here.

“Then, do they have some other plan?”

“I guess so.”

There must be some other reasons why they’re changing subjects, but can this force us into a tight spot…?

No, if it’s just a normal strategy, there’s no need for B class’ envoy to pass by our F class. They just need to go by the fourth level of the new building and make contact with Koyama, who set her base at the roof, without being discovered by us. If they’re the ones who can use such intricate plans to force us in, it’s impossible for them to change subjects without us noticing.

Then,

“Is there any other reason why they can’t go through the fourth level of the new building…?”

I never heard of any construction works going on, and A and B classes aren’t fighting on the fourth level.

Physically, it’s still alright, and they can go through.

“If they go by the new school building, Himeji’s group should be able to see him.”

“Himeji’s group…”

Speaking of which, if we just saw the envoys from B class, it seemed that he followed Himeji, who went to the fourth level. He could just go forward, but why did he have to go by our classroom and even appear in front of Himeji?

“If he goes by that way, if he’s nothing careful, he might get involved in our war and even lose…”

From the positions of both A class and B class, it’s hard to imagine that there may be A class’ forces on the linkway at the fourth level. In that case, why would the envoy from B class go through the dangerous corridor on the third level where it’s in war?

“It is really dangerous. If he appears in C class’ base, the guys from B class will be thought of as a member of C class and attacked.”

“Yeah…if that happen, it’s not going to be helpful to either us or B class. Only C class will be celebrating.”

If F class’ students attack the B class student, they’ll commit a foul. F class is in a war with C class, and B class is in a war with A class. F class will wear down B class’ fighting ability, and will undoubtedly cause interference to the other classes’ summoning war. It’s okay for the one being attacked, but the one attacking will be disqualified and sent to the remedial room.

“Nn…? Disqualified…?”

This term caused me to have a bad thought in my mind.

The B class guy went by our classroom and deliberately chose a path where Himeji will bump into him. Leaving girls aside, it’s normal for Himeji not to know him as he’s a guy. If the very enthusiastic is to meet that guy who’s walking over from C class—

“Hideyoshi! When was it that you saw that guy!?”

“Nm? I think…about 5 minutes ago?”

“Did you see him go back to B class?”

“Speaking of which, I didn’t see him go there.”

Hideyoshi was on standby at the entrance close to the stairs. If he didn’t see the guy, it means the guy didn’t go back. It won’t take that much time to pass a message. In other words—

“THOSE GUYS ACTUALLY CAME UP WITH SUCH A PLAN!”

“Wha, what!?”

IS THE ENEMY AIMING FOR HIMEJI!? THEY’RE MAKING HER ATTACK ‘A B CLASS GUY SHE DOESN’T KNOW OF’ WHILE SHE’S BEING VERY ENTHUSIASTIC AND DISQUALIFY HER! IS THE WAR BETWEEN A AND B CLASS FOR THIS!?

“What do you mean by that, Yuuji?”

“Himeji’s in trouble.”

“Trouble? What about it?”

“The enemy’s plan is probably to disqualify her.”

“What!?”

Now I understood everything. Even if we see him when we’re trapped in the classroom, we can’t do anything to him in this situation. Of course, it’s an obvious consideration they made to make the B class guy walk from C class’ base and meet up with Himeji.

It’s alright if they simply limited the subjects, but I didn’t expect them to eliminate Himeji like this. Normally, that will be dangerous, but Himeji’s being really into it during the summoning war today. If the enemy gets in her way and announces his name, she will definitely start a battle without hesitation. This is bad…”

“Can we get contact with Himeji?”

“Impossible. We’re being sealed inside once Himeji left. You knew that.”

“Yeah…damn it.”

If I’m the enemy, I’ll draw a part of my remaining fighting strength onto where Himeji went by, and if F class send people out, I’ll make sure that they won’t meet up with her. If we want to save Himeji, we need the fighting strength to beat these people and also break through the entrances, save Himeji and salvage our fighting strength. If we do this, we’ll use up the strength we saved up until now. Looks like the chances of victory are becoming slim.

My strategy has failed completely. In this situation, I can only give up on my original plan.

This plan definitely didn’t come from Koyama or that Kogure-sempai who’s good at capturing other people’s hearts. It’s something different—tch, now’s not the time to think about this.

“Yuuji, are we going to change the plan?”

“……”

I pondered for a while.

There’s no chance of winning now. Once we lose Himeji, we’ll obviously have no fighting strength to beat Koyama. In that case, I have to find a way such that we won’t lose and ensure that I have a chance of fighting back.

(This is serious, damn it…!)

I can only think of a way not to lose. I’ll use everyone in the fighting force gathered on the path leading to Koyama to save Himeji, find an empty classroom and get back into defense. I’ll join in the defense too. Once we defend till death, we’ll wait for the enemy to come over to the negotiating table impatiently. However, we went through a long defensive battle here, and if we continue on like this, the enemy may come up with a strategy other than limiting subjects, so the chances of us succeeding won’t be great.

(And also…)

If we can’t win this war, we won’t be able to challenge A class, and our plan to make use of C class to challenge A class won’t be able to happen. In other words, we’ll be further and further away from our goal. Right now, A class is being worn out because of the war with B class. If they defeat the lower ranked B class here, A class will not go all out in the replenishing tests which has nothing to do with their grades. I won’t get such a second chance.

(I can only give up, is it? This chance…! This chance that I so looked forward to and longed for…!)

I gritted my teeth hard. I don’t want to give up. I can’t give up.

But if I continue to hesitate. I will only let myself get closer to defeat. If I lose this war, I’ll have to endure for another 3 months. This is something I definitely don’t want.

I can only make a decision here…

“As for this strategy—”

I got ready to announce a change in plans. At this moment,

“Nn? Isn’t that, Yoshii? What’s he doing at such a place?”

Sugawa, who was sitting at the window and going through the replenishing test, muttered. Did he just say Akihisa?

I look over at where Sugawa was staring and peered outside the window. At this moment, I see Akihisa running on the field, showing a completely different look from his usual dazed expression, a serious expression.

“That guy…”

It’s been a while since I got an eyewitness report, and there was no news of him then. I thought he was sent to the remedial room from somewhere, but he’s still alive…

“It’s definitely Akihisa…what’s he intending to do?”

Akihisa darted through the field and ran into the school with blazing momentum, such that sand was being whipped up. He’s looking straight on and is running like an arrow released from a bow, fast and sharp—and relieving.

That idiot, is he—

“…Hideyoshi, stick to the original plan.”

“Original plan? What about Himeji?”

“Leave her alone.”

“You’re saying leave her alone? You…”

Hideyoshi looked worriedly at me. He seemed to understand too that if we leave Himeji like this, we’ll end up losing her.

But it’s not over yet. No matter how low the chances are, once we save Himeji, there’s still a chance that we can beat C class.

“That’s the key to winning this. if we want to win, we can only do this.”

“But no matter what…”

“I know this is reckless.”

“Since you know.”

“I know—but I want to gamble on this.”

“…”

Hideyoshi stared at me silently. He seemed to be bothered over whether he should be stopping me.

And then,

“…I understand. I’ll trust you this time then.”

“……Sorry.”

He agreed with what I planning to do.

I don’t know what this guy did before this or what he’s planning to do. But I know what he’s aiming for, and I know where that guy’s going. I’m going to bet on this.

“EVERYONE, LISTEN UP! EXCEPT FOR SOME OF THE DEFENSE FORCES, GO TAKE THE REPLENISHING TESTS, AND ONCE YOU’RE DONE LAUNCH A FINAL ATTACK! WE’RE GOING TO SHOW OUR F CLASS’ FIGHTING WILL TO THOSE C CLASS PEOPLE HIDING IN THEIR GREENHOUSES!!”

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“““OHHHHH!!!”””

The start time for the replenishing test is 14:00, and after that, we’re going to decide this once and for all. Right now, the most important thing we need to make sure of is the area near the stairs leading to the roof, and whether we can get past here will all depend on Himeji.

In other words, if Himeji end up in their trap, everything’s over, and I can’t do anything about that then.

—But the strategy won’t change. This is already a gamble on luck, a gamble to see whether that guy can protect Himeji.

Interesting.

“Very good. I’ll trust you this time around, you bastard…!”

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“I think Himeji’s at the fourth level of the old school building!”

I heard Linne-kun’s voice from afar. He gave me such valuable information, yet I ran away without thanking him.

“Nihi—Himeji should be surrounded by the enemy. How are you going to break through them, Akihisa? I’m looking forward to it.”

“Of all things they had to do, they actually chose this method to deal with Himeji-san…!”

If Himeji-san gets disqualified—it’ll be my fault. She must be trying to work hard to make up for my absence and worked hard.

She worked hard for my sake, she’s giving it her all for me, and she’s recklessly fighting for me. However, if these are to become the reasons why she fail, her hard work will bring about a negative impact and bring about an unexpected result.

In that case—

“Won’t Himeji-san be so pitiful…?”

She had the ability to get into A class, and now she’s stuck in F class. She should have worked hard to prove that she has the ability to get into A class.

And now, she’s working hard for others, and about to get disqualified because of it. Himeji-san was just working hard.

“That’s vexing…! Unable to get anything back after working so hard, unable to get any recognition even after working so hard. Such a thing!”

If F class loses because of this, Himeji-san will blame herself. She, who fought with all she had, is working hard while trying to compensate for me, and will never forgive herself.

If she lost because of a difference in ability, it can’t be helped. If she worked hard and didn’t get what she want, she can just work harder next time. If she gave her all for this, it’s acceptable even if she lost.

But now’s different. This isn’t a defeat in that scene.

The enemy isn’t doing anything illegal, and up till now, we used all sorts of dirty tactics before. We have no right to criticize them.

But—

“I will definitely never allow such a thing…!”

We’re in a war now, and the tactics are fine if they don’t go against the rules. In other words, this is my personal opinion. From my personal standpoint, I don’t wish for Himeji-san to lose like this.

Then, what should I do?

This is a simple problem anyone can understand. If I don’t wish for it, I just have to stop it. I just need to bear the responsibility and break up the enemy’s plan. It’s not a question of whether I can do it or not. Himeji-san was working hard for my sake, and it’s my turn to work hard, that’s all.

“Himeji-san should be on the 4th level of the old school building, and the battlefield where C class and F class are fighting is on the 3rd level of the old school building. In other words.”

It’ll be dangerous if I go up the stairs of the old school building as I’ll be caught by the C class people. This is the new school building, so I’ll use the stairs here to get up to the 4th level, get through the linkway to get to the old school building!

I went from the entrance, dashed into the new school building and leaped 3 steps as I ran up the stairs.

2nd level.

3rd level.

And then, it’s the platform area leading to the 4th level.

''“It’s Yoshii! Yoshii’s here!”''

The C class students guarding the place found me.

''“Did F class discover our plan!?”''

''“Not sure. Maybe they have some other plans.”''

''“But we can’t let him get through no matter what.”''

The 3 students from C class blocked my way. They probably considered interference coming from here as there was even a teacher on standby here, ready to allow a summoning field.

There were 3 people set on the platform of the new school building, so in other words, there will be more enemies on the linkway leading to the empty classroom where Himeji-san is, and I expect that there’s another teacher there.

''“Bring it on then.”''

''“Un, summ—”''

“Hold on a sec.”

''“““Un?”””''

The three people that were ready to summon were stopped by me. There’s a difference in numbers on both sides, and I’m the opponent here, so the three of them didn’t seem to care as they listened to me.

''“What? You’re begging for mercy?”''

“Un. Sorta.”

I checked who’s the teacher standing around. It’s Takeuchi-sensei of the modern language class, so the subject will be something I’m neither good nor bad at; one that’s average.

“At least a one vs one fight, alright? See, there’s no need to put 3 people on me, right?”

''“““Hah?”””''

My request stunned them.

“Because you see, summon.”

As the teacher’s around, I summoned my summoned beast. An array appeared on the ground, and the summoned beast that’s based off my appearance showed up.

F class, Modern language, Yoshii Akihisa, 63 points.

After a while, my scores were shown. 63 points. This is really a score that can’t be compared to C class.

''“What should we do?”''

''“It looks like he has some intention. It might be better not to agree—”''

''“What’s there to be scared about? Such scores and we’re 3 vs 1. Yoshii’s just good at dodging. He can’t break through here.”''

Perhaps the standby mission is really boring as they seemed to be interested in my proposal. They definitely think that ‘if there’s a change in situation, we can help anytime’.

''“I’ll go then. I might have a talking point if I beat Yoshii here—summon.”''

One of the enemies called out his summoned beast, and the other two just looked perplexed as they backed away. However, they’re moving back to the 4th level, and they’re intending to take action when things are getting disadvantageous.

“C class, Ono Touru, Modern language, 109 points.”

The enemy summoned beast readied the weapon. I let my summoned beast bring its wooden sword back slightly and charge into the enemy’s clutches.

''“!? Ack!”''

Immediately, the enemy panicked, but he still swung the sword in response to my sudden attack. I tilted aside to dodge it, and poked the enemy’s wrist.

''“You bastard!”''

The weak attack didn’t scare the enemy as he swung the sword over. He does look a little unfamiliar with the controls, but he does have the strength of a C class student, and the wooden sword my summoned beast uses was parried away. The wooden sword—good, I wore him down a bit, but there’s no problem.

The weak attack did a little damage, and the scores shown were corrected. I see, so it only caused 3 points worth of damage…

''“As expected, the attack power’s not great. You’re just skilled at controlling it, isn’t it?”''

The enemy concluded and raised the sword above his head, ready to swing it down. He must have considered that I have weak attacks and intend to cause heavy damage to me.

In that case,

“—Let’s go all out!”

My summoned beast ran to the enemy. At the same time,

''“Yoshii!?”''

''“Are you running away from battle!?”''

I myself ran up the stairs.

''“Damn bastard! What are you planning!?”''

My action caused my enemy to act up emotionally. At this moment, my summoned beast got near the enemy, and the wooden sword stabbed at the completely undefended chest of the enemy.

''“Do you think I’ll let you do as you please!?”''

The enemy got ready to attack the moment he’s attack. He intend to hit me hard after taking my attack. Perfect! Try and take this!

“DOUBLE SUMMON!”

I called out the keywords. This is a unique ability only I have. I summoned another summoned beast by using the power of the platinum bracelet I got.

DONK!

The main beast’s attack was blocked by the chest armor.

''“Got you!”''

The enemy took this attack and was ready to swing his sword down.

But before that.

KAN! The sound of wood knocking on wood can be heard.

''“““…Haa?”””''

The secondary beast used all its strength to hit the wooden sword on the main beast, and the power of the two summoned beasts were gathered on the same point, successfully breaking through the enemy’s armor.

With a blunt sound, the enemy’s summoned beast collapsed onto the floor. That’s game, and he won’t be able to summon again.

In other words, there’s only one chance to get away from the enemies.

''“Ah!”''

''“Damn it!”''

I stepped out of the summoning field before the next enemy challenged me. I’ll get through the stairs and up to the old school building!

''“Chase after him! Don’t let him get through!”''

''“Sensei! Please come with us!”''

I can feel that the two people left were chasing after me, but there’s no time for me to fight them as I need to run off to where Himeji-san is!

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''“Nn…? Oii! Someone’s here!”''

''“It’s Yoshii! How did that guy can in here!”''

''“We won’t let you get through! Summon!”''

I ran up the stairs and saw the linkway. The enemies that were waiting saw me and summoned. The two people behind me caught up, and I can’t use the same trick again.

“Summon!”

Once I entered the summoning field, I called out my summoned beast again.

C class, Takada Mitsuhiko, Japanese History, 109 points.

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F class, Yoshii Akihisa, Japanese History, 153 points.

The subject’s Japanese history, which I’m good at. It’s thanks to Kirishima-san and the rest that I can get such fighting strength. I’m really grateful.

“BRING IT!”

''“Don’t think of getting past us! Summon!”''

''“Summon!”''

The other people that were in the defending area called out their summoned beasts. I raised my weapon and rushed forward without waiting for them to get ready.

“TAKE THIS—EHHHH!!!”

I used my momentum to smash the wooden sword hard, and the enemy that took this hit took several steps back.

“Gu…! Damn it!”

The enemy raised his shield cautiously, and the other two people have summoned their summoned beasts.

C Class, Yoshioka Itsuji, Japanese History, 106 points.

And.

C Class, Nonomura Mitsuru, Japanese History, 98 points.

Three vs one. I have the better score, but I can’t deny that I have disadvantaged in terms of numbers. Normally, I’ll carefully waltz my way around the enemy and look for their weaknesses, but today…

“—I’M GOING TO FORCE MY WAY THROUGH!”

I again rushed at the enemy that raised the shield and gave a horizontal swing with all I got. The difference in power caused his defenses to be worn out…

''“Do you think I let you get away!?”''

The next enemy threw the tonfa over. I can’t dodge it here—fine, if I can’t use an arm, so be it!

I reached my left shoulder out to block the incoming tonfa. During this time, the wooden sword in my summoned beast’s right hand defeated the enemy in front of me.

C class, Takada Mitsuhiko, Japanese History, 0 points.

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F class, Yoshii Akihisa, Japanese History, 91 points.

''“Takada!? You bastard—UOOH!?”''

I immediately raised my wooden sword and swung at the next enemy. I have no time to chit-chat with you here!!

''“Don’t get cocky, you bastard!”''

“DOUBLE SUMMON!”

GLINK!!

''“WHAT!?”''

The attack behind me was stopped by the other summoned beast. Let me say this…'''DON’T GET IN MY WAY!!'''

''“HOLD IT RIGHT THERE, YOSHII!”''

''“ARE YOU TRYING TO RUN AWAY!?”''

The two people on the platform caught up to me. Takeuchi-sensei is standing not too far away, and it looked like he maintained his distance so as not to create any interference.

“In that case…!”

I swung a sword horizontally to block the enemy’s tonfa, and let my summoned beast jump backwards.

DINK!

''“Ow, ow ow, ow…”''

My summoned beast jumped over at the Japanese History teacher who’s in charge of this summoning field, and my summoned beast can touch people…also, the summoning field is set with the teachers at the center.

In other words—

''“DAMN IT! THE SUMMONING FIELD’S REMOVED!”''

''“Takeuchi-sensei! Forget about modern language! We’ll fight him with Japanese history!”''

I can move the teachers and create an interference successfully!

“DO YOU THINK I’LL LET YOU GET READY!!?”

While the summoning field disappeared, I went from the new school building and through the linkway in an instant.

I broke through the linkway! I’ll soon get to the empty classroom where Himeji-san is!

I’ll make it. I can make it…

''“““Summon!!”””''

Shouts came from the stairs in front of me. Since the sounds are from the other side of the stairs, it means that no one’s guarding the empty classroom, and this is the last area!

“—SUMMON!”

I stepped into the summoning field and called out my summoned beast for the third time. This is it. if I can break through this last area, I’ll be able to meet Himeji-san…

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While the summoning war between C class and F class was being chaotic downstairs, I heard a conversation at the entrance of the empty classroom.

“You’re Himeji Mizuki from F class, correct? I’m sorry, but can you please wait quietly in this classroom?”

“Don’t stop me. I have something I have to do.”

It was a tone that was full of will and without hesitation.

It was a stern voice, unlike that usual kindness.

“That won’t do. We don’t want to lose here. The teacher’s here, so if you want to get by me, you have to beat me with your strength.”

“…I understand. I’ll do this then. Sensei, F class’ Himeji Mizuki requests to ask for a su—”

It’s been only half a day, but I just felt that I didn’t hear this voice for a long time.

I have a lot of things I want to ask, but I’ll leave them aside for now.

Anyway, it’s great. In that case, that case…!

“I FINALLY CAUGHT UP—!!”

“A, Akihisa-kun!?”

“!?”

Two surprised looks were staring at me as I entered the classroom. One of them is Himeji-san, and the other is the B class student that’s disguised as a student of C class. I think the name is—Imura-kun or something.

“Yoshii, I’m going to fight against Himeji-san here. Wait for your turn after this.”

“Himeji-san.”

I interrupted Imura-kun’s words and said to Himeji-san.

“Well, Akihisa-kun, why are you in school?”

Himeji-san seemed to be worried about my body condition here, and even I can tell that she’s looking worried. I’m rather grateful here, but—

“Just leave that small stuff aside for now. Don’t you have something important you have to do, Himeji-san?”

“Ah, yes.”

I said as I walked to the two of them. I have to send Himeji-san out before the C class people I shook off catches up.

“In that case, finish what you’re supposed to do.”

In fact, I have a lot of things I want to ask. For example, what happened this morning, and Himeji-san’s feelings, but these can be talked through later. Right now, I can only do what I can only do now.

“Yes…I have to do what I have to do.”

Looks like she got my message; Himeji-san looked completely serious as she nodded her head.

“Please go. I’ll hold him off here.”

I pulled Imura-kun’s hand and opened a path for Himeji-san to leave.

“Yes!”

Himeji-san answered, and immediately ran off to the stairs from where Imura-kun was standing.

“Ku! Himeji! If you want to advance, you have to beat me fi—”

“If you really think so, just ask for a fight. There’s no need to wait for Himeji-san. You could have just started one yourself.”

That’s if you can.

“Ku…! You bastard…!”

Imura-kun gritted his teeth and glared at me with hatred.

As I faced him, I said coldly,

'''“Or what, you want a piece of me? I’m ready here whenever you want.”'''

Or you can fight me here. I won’t have a chance of appearing after this anyway.

“……Damn…it!”

Imura-kun said such vengeful words and left the empty classroom. He should be going off to Nemoto-kun to report the failure of this mission.

“Fuu…”

I followed him out of the classroom and walked to the stairs. And then, what appeared in front of me were the F class students who were fighting with C class.

And then, standing in the deepest corner was a familiar idiot.

After seeing that guy’s face, I can’t help but grin and yell.

And in response, the guy raised his fist at me and answered.

Alright, it’s all on you then. After this, I’ll leave it—

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“NICE WORK, AKIHISA!”

“DON’T MESS IT UP, YUUJI!”

PAAA!!!

Our hands met each other in the air. My mission’s done here. I’ll leave it to this guy, and I’ll just wait silently for this war to be over.

The outcome will definitely be just like what we imagined.

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2012-04-24T17:19:50Z

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Baka to Tesuto to Syokanju:Volume9 The Fourth Question

2012-04-24T16:06:09Z

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==The Fourth Question==

'''Question: Please read the following passage from the tale of Genji and answer the following question.'''

'''Using the underlined part, please state what kind of relationship between Lady Fujitsubo and Genji.'''

“At this moment, Lady Fujitsubo unfortunately fell ill and temporarily went back to rest in her mother’s house. The emperor was worried about this and sighed all day long. Prince Genji saw it, and felt uneasy. However, he couldn’t endure it, wanting to take a chance to meet Lady Fujitsubo ever-familiar profile secretly. He was completely dazed, never went to where his lovers lived, never went to the staff office in the palace, and was always depressed. At night, he was still thinking about that royal concubine.”

'''Kinoshita Hideyoshi’s answer:'''

“Stepmother and Stepson.”

'''Teacher’s comment:'''

Well answered. Absolutely correct. I’ve always thought that Kinoshita-kun’s not very good at classics, but this is much better than expected when you did study hard. Sensei heard that the drama club is going to present the tale of Genji, so sensei’s is happy that you can use this chance to have an interest in classics. Sensei hopes that you can work hard on both your studies and club activities.

'''Yoshi Akihisa’s answer.'''

“An urgent situation where they were almost together.”

'''Teacher’s comment:'''

To put it directly, that’s what happened after.

'''Tsuchiya Kouta’s answer:'''

“It’s like the relationship between Fukanoshi-sensei and Fuse-sensei.”

'''Teacher’s comment:'''

Wait a second. What in the world happened between the two of them!?

“Alright! Those who are done with the maths replenishing are to rush out! Don’t let the enemy get into the classroom!”

The language now at the scrimmage in front of F class’ entrances are modern language at the front and history at the back. Muttsurini, who just finished his replenishing, joined in at the back, so there isn’t any problem, but modern language should be used up at lot…it’s about time for the maths teacher to come here. If we switch the subjects, Shimada’s points should be able to hang on. During this time, we’ll let Himeji rest and then plan a counterattack!

I again reupdated everyone’s scores as things got really confusing, and got ready to make a breakthrough. Shimada then panicked and came over.

“Sa, Sakamoto!”

“Nn? What is it, Shimada? Did you mess up the digits in your maths score or something?”

“Impossible, I’m not like that idiot Aki, but this—”

Shimada looks over at the front entrance, and I look over as well. It’s normal over there, and the scores of the summoned beast I’m used to seeing are indicated.

“What is it? It’s not like the enemies have abnormally high scores—”

“C class, Okajima Kumi, Japanese History, 101 points.

Vs

F class, Himuro Tadashi, Japanese History, 45 points.”

“! Japanese history!?! Japanese history!?”
Impossible! We should have set the maths teacher over there! We did change the subjects, but it’s unexpected that it changed to Japanese history. Did the enemy do something…

“Yuuji! It looks like class A and class B are having a summoning war too!”

“B class…is it that bastard Nemoto!?”

In other words, the maths teacher got taken over by them too? They took the teacher away once we’re done with the replenishing, and we’re in a tight spot here, both in terms of points and mentally.

“It seem that B class said that they had to use maths to replenish their tests scores no matter what to get ready for their battle and brought the teacher over!”

At this timing, in this situation, and with that Nemoto as an enemy, there’s no doubt that he’s working together with Koyama. We’ve been had…! The enemy had an intention of limiting the subjects over here. As long as our summoning field is limited, we’ll be in a disadvantage since we’re the weaker side here. It’s my mistake to end up caught in the enemy’s plan…!

“Anyway, I can’t help in this case. What should we do?”

The subjects are Japanese history and health education? Shimada’s good subjects are all sciences, so she can’t do much if we send her here.

“Get everyone whose scores in Japanese history are more than 60 to the frontlines, even if we have to end the replenishing tests.

“Understood.”

Once I gave Shimada the instructions, my mind was thinking of a new plan.

The enemy’s not an idiot. They’re using this strategy to remove our subject choices, so it’s pointless to remain caged here.

In that case—we can only attack, is it?

Amongst the rules of the summoning war, there’s the instruction for the class rep to clearly indicate where they are. Since there’s no reason to defend on, we can only launch an attack and beat the class rep.

“Hideyoshi, where’s Koyama now?”

“They’re moving from C class in the new building to the roof of the old school building.”

“Damn it. They’re not letting their guard down until the end.”

I can’t just recklessly attack the enemy’s general now.

If we consider the positions, since A class and B class have a summoning war between each other, the area in front of C class will become a battlefield. In that case, the teachers will be around, and it’ll be easier to sneak into the crowd. It’s not a bad idea to launch a surprise attack there—but it seem that Koyama understands this very well and moved her base from there to the roof where it’s hard to launch a surprise attack. It’s impossible to go through replenishing tests as there aren’t any tables and chairs, but they can limit the exit and prevent an ambush from above. To C class that had replenished their points thoroughly, they just got a solid and steady position.

“Where’s the guy directing the attacks? Do you know?”

“From how he’s giving the instructions from time to time, it’s likely that he’s near the stairs. I can see some people on the stairs platform between the third level and the fourth level.”

“Is that so…”

As expected of Koyama who always does things cautiously. She set up people who’re in charge of defense at the area between the fourth level and the roof. She set up her guards to deal with the surprise attacks.

“She’s really tough to deal with…”

They have twice the number of people we have, and in terms of scores, it’s really hard to imagine the difference. Also, the enemy commander set up attack squads and guards here. We can’t even fight with the enemy commander if we don’t get by them. This is way too grim.

—However.

“It’s not like there’s no way to win.”

Even we have a chance of winning. I’ll show you guys that points alone can’t determine victory.

“Himeji, Shimada!”

“Yes!”

“You got a new plan already?”

“Ahh, there’s something I want to ask you two. Shimada, get to the office now and ensure that we have teachers to replenish our scores. The time for the replenishing will be 14:00. As for you, Himeji—”

I explained the plan to both of them,

“—That’s about how it is. Can you do it?”

I tried to check with Himeji and Shimada, and both of them responded with answers that reflected their personality.

“It’s not about whether I can do it or not now, is it? We can only do this now.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll try my best.”

Both of them stared back at me with confident and sturdy eyes. At this situation, I find that these two are much more reliable than those useless guys.

“Well answered. I’ll leave it to you then.”

““Understood!””

Both them nodded their heads hard and got ready to take action.

And then…

Wait and see, C class. I’ll definitely give you a taste of your own medicine…!”

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After about an hour of replenishing tests, it’s about time for B class and A class to begin the summoning war.

“From what I heard, it seemed that C class and F class are only using Japanese history.”

Kinoshita-san told me about what she heard from the other students’ intel.

“It should be easier for you then, Yoshii-kun.”

“Japanese history is your specialty subject since the test of courage.”

Kubo-kun and Kudou-san finished their replenishing tests and came back.

“Kirishima-san, Kinoshita-san, Kubo-kun, Kudou-san, thank you very much.”

It was Kirishima-san’s idea that I take the Japanese history replenishing test during the time before the war begins against B class and even showd it to B class. To B class, they will definitely think ‘let’s not choose the subjects A class just replenished’, so they contacted C class and let C and F class use Japanese history, the one subject I’m good at.

“…Don’t mind.”

“But everyone’s scores didn’t drop, and even took the replenishing exams with me….”

Replenishing tests will reset all scores back to zero from the moment the exam begins, so if they’re careless, they might end up getting lower scores than what they got before. Once they start replenishing, they have to go all out, and even for A class, which has outstanding grades, this isn’t easy.

“This is nothing.”

“Yeah, there’s no need to thank us. This is no different from filling worksheets during self-study.”

“Really, Yuuko, you’re always not being honest in such situations~ it’s because of this that your brother-kun is more popular than you.”

“It, it has nothing to do with this, right?”

Kirishima-san was the only one who said that she wanted to take the tests at first, but Kubo-kun and Kinoshita-san and Kudou-san said that B class will more likely fall for it if there were more people, and joined in the replenishing tests. The plan went well because four of the top ranked A class students in our year joined in.

“Yoshii-kun, what do you intend to do now?”

“I’ll hear about what Linne-kun wanted to say at the entrance, and then tell it to Yuuji. If it’s Japanese history, I’ll most likely meet up with them once I manage to find a chance.”

I have no idea what Kogura-sempai is planning, but if I tell that guy, he’ll definitely think of some great strategy, so I have to meet up with F class first.

“…Do your best.”

Kirishima-san even cheered me on. I’ve been bothering her for the entire day, so it won’t be enough for me to thank her again.

“Thank you, Kirishima-san. Everyone. Don’t lose to B class.”

“Don’t worry, we won’t.”

“We’re still waiting to deal with F class. Deal with them quickly~”

“Don’t worry about the rest. Just do your best.”

As I thanked them, I left A class. I’ve worked so hard. We definitely must beat C class!

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Being careful not to be spotted, I secretly went down the stairs of the new school building. I heard talking at the staff room when I reached the first level. Wait, they sound familiar…?

“That’s the end of the line, Shimada. Give it up already”

“I thought I shook them off…so you guys were hiding in the staff room.”

“Of course, things are getting serious here.”

Ahh, so it’s Minami’s voice. Does she have some special mission? She looks like she’s alone…

Anyway, let’s get closer.

“Let’s finish this once and for all, Shimada. Summon.”

“You’re nothing other than maths—summon.”

“Summon.”

C class, Niiyama Takeshi, Chemistry, 89 points

and

C class, Oota Ren, Chemistry, 93 points.

Vs

F class, Shimada Minami, Chemistry, 75 points.

The scores of Minami and the two guys were shown.

“You do have marks, unexpectedly…but it’s easy for us to win if it’s two vs one.”

“Don’t call us despicable. This is war.”

“No need to worry about this being despicable or what—fine. If you think that you can win easily, bring it on.”

Even when she’s losing in terms of points in a 2 v 1 battle, Minami just looked very composed there.

“What’s with this self-belief…? Are there other F class guys around?”

As Minami’s looking like this, one of the guys from C class twitched his eyebrows in surprise.

“Impossible. F class is already like that. How can they possibly have such strength left?”

“That’s through. If there’s a guy coming through here in this situation, it’ll be an idiot who doesn’t know what’s the situation now—”

“How rude.”

““Huh?””

I let out my voice from behind and caused the 2 guys from C class to cry out in surprise.

“Summon!”

Using this chance, I summoned my summoned beast and immediately launched an attack without waiting for the scores to be indicated.

“Wa…Yoshii!? Why the hell are you here UWAAHHH!!”

The sudden attack meant that the enemy was unable to do anything as he’s unguarded, and he was taken down in one hit.

One’s left. Just when I’m thinking,

“Thanks, Aki. You helped me out a lot.”

The other one who already beaten by Minami. It’s hard to tell, but Minami gained lots of experience using the summoned beasts, so she can’t possibly be beaten by a panicked enemy.

“Speaking of which, aren’t you resting at home because of a cold?”

“I was just late. It’s not that serious anyway.”

My cold really wasn’t too serious, and I wasn’t lying.

“Fuun…? Well, alright, thank you for saving me, Aki.”

“It’s nothing at all. This is just a small thing.”

When I consider that you’ve forgiven me for being late, this itself will be hard to pay back.

“Anyway, Minami, you just look confident when you went there. Did you guys have any ideas on how to break through?”

“Eh? How can there be such a thing?”

“Huh?”

If you don’t have any plans on how to break through, what do you intend to do?

“I’ll just bluff my way into the office and explain the situation to the teachers while I’m fighting. F class wants to request a replenishing test, and we want to ask them to come over at 2pm.”

After hearing what she said, I checked the current location. If it’s here, the office is still in the summoning field, and Minami’s plan may work, but…

“But you’re definitely end up dying in battle after that, Minami.”

“That can wait later.”

She merely said that. That’s gutsy of her. I shouldn’t be thinking about that for girls…but she’s really manly there.

“But Minami, since you have to come alone to a tightly guarded area, it seem that things are really tough.”

It’s likely that Minami’s action is the key to turning this situation around. It’s such an important mission, yet we only sent one person. I can imagine what kind of state F class is in now.

“Well, that’s really tough. But,”

“But?”

“It’s because of you guys that the teachers don’t trust us, isn’t it?”

I have nothing to say about this.

“I’ll be going to find teachers. What about you?”

“I still have something to do…what do you intend to do after talking to the teachers?”

“I’ll be troubled if there aren’t enough teachers around, so after this, I intend to check out the prep room. After that, if possible, I intend to take part in the final battle.

“I see. Not all the available teachers will be in the staff room.”

“You’re really working hard today, Minami.”

On hearing what I said, Minami just nods her head as if it’s to be expected.

“Yeah, anyone will be motivated after seeing Mizuki like that today.”

“Himeji-san?”

“Un, this morning, she already took part in 7 replenishing tests.”

“Ah? 7?”

The time now is around 13:45…if the war started at 9am, that will mean it was less than 5 hours. If we count by 1 hours for every replenishing test, the outcome won’t be completely correct. Even without breaks, she would need the shortest time possible to finish each replenishing test.

“She continued to think many times faster than we could and answered the questions, and immediately thought of taking replenishing tests once her points were used up instead of resting. Mizuki today really impress me.”

A lot of people in this world know that exams are more tiring that what anyone can imagine. It’s never ending if anyone seriously wants to challenge. Koyama-san and Kogure-sempai said it before…but to think that Himeji-san really worked this hard…to do so much and work far more for the class than me; if she intend to make up for me when I have the cold, this itself will be way overboard.

Just when I’m thinking about this, Minami stared at me with a probing expression.

“Nn? What is it, Minami?”

“……Aki, do you, like…those who work hard?”

“Un.”

“That was fast…”

That’s true. There’s nothing to hate about a person who works hard. Therefore,

“You’re rather cool today too, Minami.”

“FUEEHH!?”

That’s my honest opinion. Whether it’s the Minami before who had the determination to fight to the end, or the Minami now that intends to go back and work hard today, they’re both really charming.

“Wha, what are you saying, Aki!? An-an-any-anyway, I have to get going.”

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Most likely, Minami’s not used to being praised as she suddenly panicked.

But she’s right. It’s better not to stand around and waste my time talking. Got to move.

“I’ll go do what I have to do.”

“Alright. We’ll talk about the summoning war then.”

“Un.”

We nodded at each other, and I went my separate way from Minami at the office door. Now, I have to go meet Linne-kun at the school gate.

“Arre…? Speaking of ‘cool’, that’s not something a guy will say to a girl, right…?”

Anyway, got to run. All sorts of dangers are closing in.

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“Akihisa! You kept me waiting!”

After I parted from Minami, I kept vigilant an wary of C class people as I waited. At this moment, Linne-kun came running over from the entrance of the new school building. How energetic.

“You had it hard, Linne-kun.”

“Nihi—you really remembered my real name well.”

“Un, you said that you hope that I remember, Linne-kun.”

“Eh…? I said that so that I could make fun of you.”

Ahh, speaking of which, it seemed I was made a fool by him. However,

“I don’t think it’s a lie when you told me to remember your name.”

Linne-kun was stunned for a moment once he heard my words, and then showed a radiant smile.

“Thank you, Akihisa! You’re really kind! Just like an anime hero!”

“No no, I never did anything that’s worth making you remember such a thing…”

I just remembered his name.

“But is there a reason why you’re so kind to me?”

“Reason? Reason…”

I don’t have any specific motive, but I may be somewhat interested in Linne-kun. As for why, that’s because—

“Probably because you do resemble a girl I know, maybe…?”

Coming back from overseas and being all alone; I just can’t help but think of Minami who looked uneasy when she first came to this school when I consider both points. The reason why I’m worried about him may be because of this.

“Huh? A girl?”

My words caused Linne-kun to tilt his head. It’s not that they’re similar in terms of appearances nor personality, but their positions. He won’t understand if I don’t explain further.

“Akihisa, do I, look like a guy?”

“Nn~ I can’t say that you don’t resemble one at all, right?’

“Nihi—too bad, I’m a real boy here.”

Linne-kun chuckled teasingly. He really looked happy.

“Speaking of which, are you done over there?”

“Un! I’m all done here! It’s so boring!”

Linne-kun just said what he felt honestly, without any restraint at all.

“It’s so boring that I want to you tell you everything that’s useful to you, Akihisa!”

“Really? Thank you, Linne-kun. You’ve been a great help.”

“That’s because it’s a promise.”

After saying that, Linne-kun showed the usual happy smile. He may look carefree, but he may or may not be someone who keeps his word.

“First, the current situation. F class is in a disadvantage, so we might see the outcome soon. Just now, it seemed that F class sent detachment.”

Detachment…as in Minami who I just saw. However, there must be some breakthrough if she’s to break out from the classroom in such a situation. As commander, Yuuji can’t join in that force, so the leader is likely Muttsurini or Himeji-san.

“The detachment’s aiming for the office.”

Office. Minami’s already there, so the objective should be complete.

“—It looks that way, but there’s another plan.”

“Eh? Another one?”

“The other objective is the empty classroom on the fourth level. That’s what Takashiro said.”

The empty classroom on the 4th level? What’s going on?

From the information he provided, either Himeji-san or Muttsurini weren’t with Minami, who broke out. In that case, they may be aiming for the empty classroom on the fourth level.

“Speaking of which, who’s that Takashiro you’re talking about? Isn’t Kogure-sempai the one giving Koyama-san ideas?”

“Uun, Koyama is just listening to Takashiro. The one who came up with the idea was basically Takashiro.”

“Ah, I see, so that’s how it is.”

I randomly heard Koyama-san and Kogure-sempai’s conversation in the morning, and I remember that they mentioned about this plan that someone came up with. That’s why they called Koyama-san out at this moment. The one who came up with the plan is likely that ‘Takagi’.

“Nn…? What Koyama-san and Kogure-sempai were talking about this morning…?”

A weird feeling floated up my mind, causing me to think of the conversation I heard this morning. I remembered what they said was,

''“Is that so? We’ll ignore the enemy’s strategy for now. Let’s first talk about the rest. The basic plan.”''

''“Yes.”''

''“How about you get the other classes to help out?”''

My mind replayed the situation I saw this morning and what I heard.

At this moment, I finally knew what was bothering me.

At that time, Kogure-sempai did say ‘ignore the enemy’s strategy for now’. It wasn’t about limiting the amount of subjects we have, but a plan to make F class lose. I didn’t hear the details behind this plan, so I still don’t understand the truth behind it. That’s why I had a bad feeling about this.

And then, what was the ‘countermeasure’ Kogure-sempai thought of—

“And then, this is what you want to know most of all, Akihisa! Kogure—or to put it, what Takashiro planned!”

“Eh? Ahh, un.”

“Takashiro said that there’s still a continuation to making use of the war between A class and B class. If C class move towards the roof to defend, Sakamoto will send a main force to take an empty classroom for them to attack. They just need to make this main force exit.”

“? Exit? Will C class gather forces to surround us?”

But Yuuji might have forseen that. Or rather, he might see the imbalance in fighting ability on the enemy’s side, and it will be a good chance for us to take down Koyama-san.”

“Ahaha, that’s not it, Akihisa. That’s not making someone exit.”

“Ah, that’s right.”

Now that a foreign kid just pointed out the mistake in my Japanese, I just feel really bothered here.

“It seem like he’s going to make use of the rules of the summoning war.”

“Summoning war rules?”

“Un. it seem that they’ll make someone from B class come over and force that F class person to make a challenge.”

“………Eh………?”

Immediately, my mind went blank. Using someone from B class, which isn’t fighting against F class as an opponent and challenge…?

“In that case, won’t the one challenging be disqualified…?”

“That’s right. That’s Takashiro’s aim.”

My mind that wasn’t working much finally started thinking.

Normally, this is still alright, but B class is fighting against A class. If classes at war challenge other classes that are fighting, it will undoubtedly result in interference of another war and be adjudged to have fouled. Also, if someone raised the challenge personally, there’s no reason to defend.

I, who is calmly analyzing this for some reason, continued to hear Linne-kun’s voice.

“And then, he said that the target’s undoubtedly the one person that when crushed, will bring about an obvious effect.”

“Linne-kun. Is that person…”

“Un, I remember the name is—”

Don’t tell me,

“—Himeji, or something like that.”

On hearing those words, I immediately went sprinting off from there.

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==The Third Question==

'''Question: Please fill in the correct answer in the following blank.'''

Michelangelo[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Baka_to_Tesuto_to_Syokanju:Volume9_Translation_Notes_and_References] is famous as a sculptor who created the David, and a ‘painter’ who’s famous as the artist who painted the arched mural on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Also, he’s an outstanding _____. He’s a multi talented man.

'''Himeji Mizuki’s answer:'''

“Architect”.

'''Teacher’s comment:'''

Correct, Michelangelo’s most famed works are the St. Peter’s Basilica and the Basilica of San Lorenzo. It’ll be better if you can memorize them as much as you can.

'''Tsuchiya Kouta’s answer:'''

“A father to his family.”

'''Teacher’s comment:'''

You’re saying that he often makes sweets and toys for children, right? A famous sculptor and painter, and also a kind father to his children; that’s really a perfect person.”

'''Yoshii Akihisa’s answer:'''

“The one who assassinated John F. Kennedy.”[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Baka_to_Tesuto_to_Syokanju:Volume9_Translation_Notes_and_References]

'''Teacher’s comment:'''

Return me the father to his family.

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“Yuuji, did the enemy realize our aim and have some countermeasure?”

Hideyoshi, who just came back from the replenishing tests, reported to me,

“Yeah, that should be the case.”

From what I observed till now, it seemed that the enemy’s trying to avoid battle with Himeji and attack those that were retreating to replenish. Himeji will then use all her strength to protect them, and it looks like she was worn out.

“What’s Himeji doing now?”

“She went to replenish about 20 minutes ago.”

So it’s still early before she comes back…it’ll be the best chance for the enemy to attack us now.

''“We got news from the frontlines! Saying ‘we’re at our limits here, please send in reinforcements’!”''

As I thought about this, a request for backup came from the other side of the entrance. We’re trapped.

“What now, Yuuji?”

“Ah, yeah…”

Himeji’s still replenishing, so we can’t assist like before, so she can’t assist like before. However, we don’t have sufficient fighting power.

……In that case, it can’t be helped. Let’s use that move.

“Report back to the frontlines.”

The report back here is to pass the message back to them.

“Don’t give up until dea—the end.”

“Did you just think of saying ‘death’?”

“You’re thinking too much.”

Of course, we’ll still send in reinforcements to prevent the entrance from being broken through, but I can’t send in people to assist in the retreating. Our numbers will decrease, and it hurts me here, but I have to endure my tears and let them sacrifice themselves honorably.”

''“Please state the specific name of the strategy for this order!”''

The one in charge of passing the message pleaded. Name of strategy…let’s use that then.

“Tell them that we’re using the ‘disposable human armor’ strategy’.”

“THAT’S THE WORST NAME FOR A STRATEGY HERE!”

''“Report! A lot of our allies went to surrender to the enemy after reporting the name of the strategy!”''

“WHAT DID YOU SAY!?”

“Well, that’s not something worth being shocked about, right!?”

“Can’t be helped. Report to everyone that those who execute this plan will have Aki-chan and Hideyoshi in maid outfits serving them tea!”

“YOU DIDN’T EVEN DISCUSS WITH US AND GET OUR AGREEMENTS IN THE FIRST PLACE!!”

''“Report! They said ‘not enough’!”''

“Ugh! Add in Muttsurini too!”

“…!? I didn’t even…!?”

''“Report! Everyone gave up on surrendering!”''

“Alright. We can still maintain this for a while.”

“Yuuji…you bastard, making such a promise…”

“…Why even me too…”

“It’s fine. There’s no binding power in a promise on a battlefield. We’ll just say that those are emergency measures later.”

“You’re a demon…the demon’s over here…”

Even though he said so, the reason behind this tough situation is because of some stupid infighting. We’re tit for tat here.

As we’re saying this.

''“Summon!”''

“Na? What is it?”

C Class, Yokoo Tomoe, Maths, 92 points.

Vs

F class, Himeji Mizuki, Maths, 201 points

A sharp summoning sound can be heard, and the points of a summoned beast can be seen from afar.

“Ha? Isn’t that Himeji? What’s going on?”

I remember that she shouldn’t be taking part in the battle now…?

“That’s weird. Himeji should be off to take the replenishing tests just a while back.”

Just when Hideyoshi and I tiled our heads in bewilderment, this battle ended without any thrill as the points indicated.

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As we looked over at where the summoned beast was summoned, Himeji, who left the defense to the rest because of the change in subjects, noticed my stare and scampered over.

“Oi, Himeji. That was?”

“It seemed dangerous there, so I took part in the battle…”

“Is that so? You’ve been a great help there. Many thanks.”

“It’s thanks to her that our few fighting strength left didn’t decrease any further.”

“But didn’t you go to replenish your points?”

“Ah, yes. It seemed that I didn’t have time to relax, so I hurriedly answered those questions I could answer and came back.”

Himeji casually said.

Though she came back midway through, oi oi…she said it so easily, but it’s not easy getting so many points in 20 minutes. What kind of brain does this person have…

“I’ll go continue with my replenishing then.”

And then, Himeji intended to go back and replenish her points without any delay.

“Ah, hold on, Himeji.”

“Yes?”

I called her first. It’s good that she’s willing to continue working hard, but…

“Is your body alright?”

I’m more worried about Himeji’s body.

Replenishing here will often give the impression of rest, but in fact, these are tests we’re talking about here. It’s both physically and mentally draining. Also, Himeji has to gather her concentration in such a short time, answer, come back to do summoning battles, and go back for more replenishing tests. This has to be tiring somewhat.

“Yes, it’s alright. I’m not running around away.”

Even so, Himeji continued to smile.

“That’s right, but…”

“And I’m happy. Being relied on like this and being able to help everyone. It’s like we’re ‘friends for life’ and not ‘ordinary friends’.”

Himeji really looked happy as she said that. For some reason, it seems that we’re being helped here instead of helping each other…

“Before this, I was occasionally thinking that ‘it’s great if I could be born as a boy’, and then, if possible…I can fight alongside you, Sakamoto-kun.”

We’ve discussed this many times before, and it seemed to be something Himeji has an inferiority complex about. It seems weird, but Himeji seemed to envy the relationship between me, Akihisa, Muttsurini and Hideyoshi.

“But I don’t think of it now.”

“Nn?”

“That’s because—I can’t become a love if I’m a guy.”

Himeji seemed to be joking as she teased me somewhat.

“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

“In other words, I may have caught up to Minami-chan, that’s all.”

It’s really a weird conversation that seemed and yet didn’t seem to link. However, I could feel a huge change in Himeji’s heart from this conversation.

“Erm, I seemed to have said something strange here. I shouldn’t be doing this now. I have to go replenish my points.”

Himeji turned around and ran over to the teacher in charge of the replenishing tests. Really…what happened in Akihisa’s house…

“Oh well, that’s not something I need to be worrying about.”
I laid the scoresheet on the table and started to record the updated marks. Alright, time to consider when I’m going to use my next move.

“I’m a guy here, but it seem that I’d been treated more like a lover nowadays…”

I’ll just pretend that I didn’t hear Hideyoshi muttering to himself. Even if I want to try and deny it, I have nothing to prove it.

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“I’m going first then~”

Five minutes before the third period was about to end, Kudou-san walked out of A class and went to B class. Can we stop B class successfully?

“…She’s opening a slight gap in the door.”

“What did she throw inside the classroom?”

Kudou-san opened the back door of the classroom slightly, and threw in something without anyone noticing. Is that a speaker? B class is large and has lots of stuff too, so it should be hard to find something that’s thrown inside. It’s going to succeed.”

''“In other words, there’s a lot more feminine songs in the Kokin Wakashuu [http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Baka_to_Tesuto_to_Syokanju:Volume9_Translation_Notes_and_References] as compared to the Manyoushuu[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Baka_to_Tesuto_to_Syokanju:Volume9_Translation_Notes_and_References]. It’s a set of poems composed by the Emperor Daigo[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Baka_to_Tesuto_to_Syokanju:Volume9_Translation_Notes_and_References]—”''

As the other classes were having lesson, it was very quiet, and when I pricked my ears, I could hear some parts of B class’ lessons.

''<<Sorry, sensei.>>''

And then, my voice came from there.

''“Yes, what is it?”''

The teacher didn’t seem to realize that the voice came from the speaker Kudou-san threw into the classroom. It seemed that he thought that it came from the guy who’s sitting beside him (sleeping really deeply).

''<<Nemoto-kun seems a little weird.>>''

''“A little weird? What’s wrong, Nemoto-kun?”''

''“No, I’m al—”''

The speaker again let out a voice to interrupt the argument.

''<<No, he’s definitely not feeling well, but trying to hang on.>>''

''“Not feeling well? Where?”''

''<nowiki><<The intestines>> <<came>> <<flying out>>.</nowiki>''

''“INTESTINES!?”''

Such a great tragedy. No wonder the teacher was shocked.

''“Is, is it that serious!?”''

''<nowiki><<That’s>><<definitely>><<right>>.</nowiki>''

Wrong, absolutely wrong, sensei.

''<nowiki><<That’s why>><<the floor>><<is>><<so>><<dirty>>.</nowiki>''

''“THAT’S NOT THE PROBLEM HERE, ISN’T IT!?”''

And worrying about the floor in such a situation? The one saying this must be a bad guy.

''<nowiki><<And>><><<am not>><<wearing>><<underwear>>.</nowiki>''

''“AND A PERVERT APPEARED AT THE SAME TIME!? THIS IS SOMETHING I CAN’T HANDLE ALREADY!”''

Actually admitting that you’re a pervert at this situation—hey, what was that, Kudou-san!? That wasn’t necessary at all, was it!?

''“That voice just now…isn’t it Yoshii from F class?”''

''“Eh!? Yoshii-kun’s not wearing underwear!?”''

''“That’s a felony!”''

And my voice’s identified! There’s an increase in number of weird rumors now!?

“You made me write such an embarrassing letter, Yoshii-kun. You better get some retribution…”

I seemed to hear Kudou-san muttering to herself.

Kudou-san, that’s called kindness coming to no good…

''“An, anyway, we have to let Yoshii-kun put on some trunks first—”''

''“Calm down, sensei! Send Nemoto to the sick bay first!”''

''“No, we should call the ambulance!”''

''“Oi, wait! I’m fine here.”''

''“““THE ONE INVOLVED IS TO SHUT UP!!”””''

''“Isn’t that statement weird or what?”''

Before I knew it, a commotion was started in B class. At least it seem that the delay works…using something important to me as a price…

“…It’s about time.”

Kirishima-san looked at her watch to check the time. Soon after,

KIN KONG…

The bell signaling the end of lessons rang, and the third period ended just like that. The other classes that aren’t involved in the summoning war can take action independently. I’ll leave B class (though I’m being uneasy here) to Kudou-san. I better focus on dealing with C class here.

“Just as we thought, they came out.”

We looked away from B class and started looking at C class’ situation. It’s just like what Kinoshita-san said. The bell signaling the end of lessons rang, and C class sent a boy and girl. So there’s two of them…

"Really? That’s a lot less people than I thought."

"Seems that way…it does seem weird somewhere."

"Really?"

They’re in a summoning war, and I feel that it’s amazing that they could even send out two people…

If it’s F class, it’s a question of whether we can send someone.

“…They should be checking B class’s situation.”

“Looks like the plan is still going smoothly.”

The teacher’s still in B class, and there doesn’t seem to be anyone coming out from the classroom now, so nobody went in. Kudou-san’s hidden properly too, so it should look like we’re successful here.

“Alright. It’s our turn then. The girl over there is…Suzuki-san. I had some interaction with her in the committee before, so leave her to me. I just so happened to have some things I want to talk to her about.”

Kubo-kun said as he stared at the girl, one of the two C class’ messengers.

“We’ll handle the boy then.”

“…Un.”

Kinoshita-san and Kirishima-san said as they looked at the guy on the other side.

“It seems Kubo-kun knows the girl, which makes things easier. How are you going to get the enemy out, Kinoshita-san, Kirishima-san?”

“Well…let’s just try to be like Aiko and try and say some topics that will lure the guy out. Let’s go, prez.”

“…Un.”

Kinoshita-san called Kirishima-san, and they went onto the corridor. Both of them then slowly went beside the target and started such a conversation.

''“Prez, I brought the clothes you requested me to bring.”''

''“…Thank you, Yuuko.”''

''“But the size might not match…”''

''“…Then let’s try it.”''

''“You know that we can’t change here.”''

''“…But we still have to try.”''

''“In that case, we should go down to the empty classroom downstairs. I’ll help.”''

''“…Un, thank you, Yuuko.”''

Fm, I see. So Kirishima-san and Kinoshita-san are going to change?

“Where are you going to, Yoshii-kun?”

“Sorry, the toilet downstairs.”

“What will happen if you’re the one being lured out inside…they’re lying. More importantly, look.”

“Nn?”

I looked over at where Kubo-kun directed me, and the guy amongst the two C class messengers took action.

''“Sorry. Doesn’t look like B class’ done with lessons yet, so I’ll go the toilet first. I’ll leave the rest to you.”''

''“Ah, wait!”''

The guy left the place, leaving the girl behind. I do understand such feelings very well.

''“Really…why are the guys in our school like that…the most important thing about guys is that they have to be serious and honest.”''

The C class girl who was left alone on the corridor muttered. I do feel that there’re very few guys who are serious and honest in this school. As for why, it’s because of a peeping incident that caused all the guys to be suspended from school…

“Alright, I’ll take action too.”

“Ah, I’ll leave it to you then, Kubo-kun.”

“Un. I’ll do it well.”

Kubo-kun didn’t force himself as he nodded his head. He looked rather relaxed like how he’s going to the toilet, opened the door, and walked out.

''“Ah, hello there, Suzuki-san."''

''“Eh?”''

Kubo-kun seemed to randomly walked towards the C class girl—Suzuki-san and greeted her. Suzuki-san, who was watching the situation in B class, was shocked by this sudden greeting and turned around to look.

''“Ku, Kubo-kun!? Wha-a-a-at’s going on!?”''

And then, she panicked once she found that it was Kubo-kun who greeted her. Eh? That’s weird. Did something happen between the two of them?

''“Well, didn’t the committee ask us to buy some appliances? Can I bother you for a while?”''

''“Un, sure. I’m fine with it as long as it’s you, Kubo-kun.”''

''“Thank you.”''

They continued one like this, and Kubo-kun brought Suzuki-san over to another place, seemingly to somewhere where she won’t meet Kirishima-san. Kubo-kun walked up the stairs and went upstairs. I followed Kubo-kun up the stairs and hid there. They stopped at the platform on the stairs and started talking.

''“Eh? You can’t come along next week, Kubo-kun?”''

''“Yeah, sorry.”''

''“Ah, no! It’s alright! Don’t mind!”''

''“I’m glad you can say that.”''

''“…Even though…I’m rather looking forward to it…”''

''“I can’t call this compensation, but allow me to help you in something the next time I can help. I’ll agree to anything, whether it’s to take something or whatsoever.”''

''“…Eh…? Really?”''

''“Un. If it doesn’t bother you.”''

''“Not at all! You won’t be a bother! I’ll be glad! When will be an appropriate time?”''

''“Well, other than the weekend…”''

It seemed that the girl was the one who ended up talking enthusiastically and completely ignored the situation around her. Since that’s the case, there’s no need to bring her somewhere else.

While Kubo-kun was chatting with her, I sneaked behind and approached her, taking the letter that was slightly protruding out from her shirt pocket. I suppose it’s perfect execution as the girl only looked straight at Kubo-kun and talked with him in such an engrossed manner that she didn’t realize that I went so close to her to steal the letter. I’ll put the fake one in then…alright. I’m done.

I stealthily went back to A class like before.

And soon after, Kubo-kun came back to A class.

“Looks like it went well, Yoshii-kun.”

“Ah, un. Even though it does look like it went well…”

“Even though? Is there any problem?”

“Sorry…it looks like I can’t co-exist with you, Kubo-kun…”

“!!!??? Why!!!???”

Kubo-kun showed a very shocked look. No, well, because of that…right?

“Never mind. Let’s ignore that for now. We have to deal with the situation at Kirishima-san’s side.”

“No, this isn’t a small problem I can’t just leave aside…”

Kubo-kun muttered as he followed. She does like a serious and honest guy. Oh my, Kubo-kun’s really popular…smart, good-looking, nice; I suppose that’s to be expected…he really can’t co-exist with us F class guys who aren’t popular. If there’s a need to mention who’s similar to us, it will be…

''“Damn it…I can’t see…why must the window be so small…!”''

Like—this guy’s who’s putting his entire face on the window just to peep.

“Well, I just feel relieved on seeing him like this…”

That’s because I know that I’m not the only negligible human here.

“Alright, let’s start dealing with this.”

“There’s a teacher around.”

It’s rest period now, and there are a few teachers who’re walking by, having ended their lessons and ready to return back to the office. I got Endou-sensei, the English teacher, who was walking nearby, and told him ‘Please grant me permission to summon as we’re having a summoning war’. I still have some points for English, so I guess it should be alright.

“Got it. I’ll allow you permission to do so.”

“Thanks, sensei.”

I got the teacher’s permission. I just need to fight with him, a student of C class, and win.

''“The changing’s going to be done soon…in that case, I should just barge in like a man. Just for a moment, if I can see Kirishima and Kinoshita changing, I won’t regret it even if I die…”''

Such a manly attitude…to be honest, I don’t hate it.

''“Alright, let’s go! KIRISHIMA, KINOSHITA! LET ME SEE YOU IN ALL YOUR BEAUTY!”''

GARANK! The door was opened, and the guy barged into the empty classroom.

And then, inside.

''“Unexpectedly, someone actually dare to come peep even after the suspension…”''

Kinoshita-san was standing there with her hand supporting her forehead, being thoroughly speechless.

“That’s the case. Sorry, we’re going to take you out here.”

And then, I came in from the back of the classroom to block his escape. The guy from C class panicked on seeing Endou-sensei and me.

“THA, THAT’S TOO DESPICABLE, YOU! LYING AND SETTING AN AMBUSH ISN’T SOMETHING A REAL MAN SHOULD DO!”

“I guess this isn’t something a guy who’s barging into to see girls changing instead of peeping from somewhere should be saying…”

I understand his feelings really well. Anyone will be baited after hearing the bewitching words of Kirishima-san and Kinoshita-san saying that they’re going to change. I can’t argue back even if we’re scolded for this.

“But we’re in the middle of a war. Sorry, but I’ll be taking you out here! Sumo…!”

“Wa, wait, Yoshii! Hold off the summoning first!”

Just when I was about to declare battle, he actually begged me to stop. Hm? Do what? Is he going to beg for his life?

“You want this letter, right? I’ll hand this over to you! I’ll give it to you, so just spare me the summoned beast or whatsoever! I don’t want to be sent into the remedial room!”

He said this as he handed an envelope that seemed to have a letter inside.

I see. Unlike us, who’re used to it, the guys in C class hardly get the chance to go for remedials. They’re likely scared of getting sent to the remedial room where Ironman is.

If I think about it now, should I beat him now or take the letter and let him go? Which one will be better? If I take the letter, I can achieve my aim without danger, and if I insist on fighting, I have a chance of losing. The subject’s English, which is advantageous for me, but I’m not really go at. The enemy’s from C class, so I have to make sure that I achieve my aim.

“I understand. In that case, just hand the letter over to me…”

“No, Yoshii-kun. You might be merciful here, but you should send him to the remedial room.”

Just when I was about to let him go, Kubo-kun interrupted me.

“Eh? But we can achieve our aim if we get the letter.”

“That’s if he’s only holding onto one. He must be holding more than one if he’s handing it over so easily.”

“Ugh! Damn it!”

Kubo-kun exposed him, and that guy suddenly went pale and bolted off. I won’t let you get away!

“Endou-sensei! F class’ Yoshii Akihisa challenges Nakamura-kun[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Baka_to_Tesuto_to_Syokanju:Volume9_Translation_Notes_and_References] from C class! Summon!”

I declared my summon before Nakamura-kun could escape the effective area of the summoning field. However, Nakamura kun didn’t response to my challenge and ran out of the field.

“How foolish. You’re disqualified once you run away from the enemy.

“…That’s against the rules.”

“Le, let go! Let go of me!”

Nakamura-kun ran away from the enemy and was disqualified. He was held on both arms by Kirishima-san and Kinoshita-san on both sides. I just need to hand him over to Ironman, and his letter won’t reach Nemoto-kun.

“If you want to run away, you should have at least fought Yoshii-kun.”

“Yeah.”

“Ku…! Can’t be helped! My English only had 27 points left!”

F class, Yoshii Akihisa, English, 27 points

“……”

“…Well…what should I say. Sorry…”

Speaking of which, I didn’t replenish my English points yesterday. What I replenished with English writing. That was close.

“I…hate you guys…”

Nakamura-kun lowered his head weakly, looking extremely worn out.

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“Alright, now we managed to prevent B class and C class from working together…what do you want to do next, Yoshii-kun?”

We watched Nakamura-kun being forcefully taken to the remedial room, and Kubo-kun immediately asked me.

“…Are you going to meet up with F class?”

Beside me, Kirishima-san looked at me.

Meet up with F class? That can do…but for some reason, I just have a bad feeling. Uu~

“Hey, the bro over there.”[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Baka_to_Tesuto_to_Syokanju:Volume9_Translation_Notes_and_References]

“That’s because any bad premonition I have will always happen…”

“Hey hey, you there, bro.”

“I have to look for a chance to meet up and find out what’s the reason behind this bad feeling.”

“I SAY, BRO!”

“GUEHH!?”

I got puled on the shirt from behind, and my throat got choked. What’s going on!?

“Nihi—so you finally noticed me.”

What entered my eyes was a young small-looking boy who’s smiling.

“Yoshii-kun, do you know him?”

“No, I think this should be the first time we met…”

Even if it’s me, I can’t possibly forget my foreign friends. Undoubtedly, this would be our first meeting.

“Un, you’re,”

“Bring me around the school, bro!”

“Even if you say it, that’s still…”

I don’t know this kid at all. Where did he come from? He’s not wearing a uniform, so he should be a relative of someone or something.

“Aren’t you with someone?”

Kubo-kun talked to the boy. This serious Kubo-kun will never leave him alone.

“Takashiro’s guide is too boring, so I ran away. I see that you guys are rather interesting, bro. It should be even more fun here!”

Did he just see our conversation with Nakamura-kun? It’s not to be shown to others, and there’s nothing really detailed to be seen…

“So I want bro to lead me.”

“Sorry, this onii-chan here is busy.”

“Ehhh—”

I refused, and the boy pouted. The situation is urgent now, so please let me off.

“If you lead me around, I’ll tell you something interesting, bro.”

“Nn~…I’m interested in interesting things, but,”

“For example—what Kogure and the rest are planning?”

“—!?”

After hearing Kogura’s voice, I couldn’t help but widen my eyes. Kogure, as in that third year Kogure-sempai!? Since we’re talking about what the person giving suggestions to C class is thinking, I can’t pretend not to hear it!

“Wha, what do you mea—”

“Are you going to lead me?”

‘Nihi—’ The boy gave a chuckle. Looks like you’re telling me that you’ll tell me once I bring you around the school. I really have to hand it to you there…

“Can’t I just bring you another time?’”

“No, now!”

I got refused hard.

Uu…can’t be helped.

“Alright. So I just need to bring you around the school, right?”

“Yay! Thanks!”

The boy was happily shouting. I feel that there shouldn’t be any C class people around as this is the new school building, but I hope that you don’t make such ruckus…

“Is that alright, Yoshii-kun? I don’t think now’s the time to play around.”

“You have a point…but I just have a bad feeling. I want to know what’s going on, so I agreed to bring him around.”

It’s just like what Kubo-kun said. Now’s not the time for games, but I feel that my own strength will make it difficult for me to meet up with F class. Besides, Yuuji’s plan will definitely not include me, so it will be better if I collect information from the outside.

“I’ll accompany you then. It’s now like this, and we can’t concentrate even if we go back for self-study.”

“You’re right. And we can’t leave a troubled person around. Me too.”

“…Me too.”

Looks like everyone’s coming with me. Everyone’s so kind…very different from the F class guys who always hope for misfortune on others.

“Ah…hold on a second, Kinoshita-san.”

“Nn? What is it, Yoshii-kun?

It’s just rumors, but there will be trouble if I don’t confirm me.

“If possible, well…please hold back on teasing young boys in the school.”

“Who will do that!? I’m only interested in those of my age in real life!”

“Heh? In real life? Are there other,”

“Nothing. Forget about it.”

“No, but.”

“I won’t say it a second time.”

“Yes, I forgot about it.”

That’s a harsh tone. Kinoshita-san has somewhat shown a different look besides her usual honor student appearance at times…

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“Then, I’ll let you check out the first level. This is the entrance corridor here.”

“Ahaha, there’s no need to explain that this is the entrance.”

“Is, is that so? I guess.”

I’ll just try and carry forward since I don’t understand.

“Yoshii-kun, won’t it be interesting to bring him around the labs opposite?

“Nn, you’re right.”

The office and labs are on the first level of the school buildings so there’re basically no classrooms around. There’s nothing interesting about the office, and there’re all sorts of labs for all sorts of things, so it should be interesting to look through them. Also—I’ll likely end up meeting the people from C class when they’re calling the teachers’ out.

“Yoshii, hurry, hurry!”

The boy called my name and pulled my hand to prompt me.

“Speaking of which, what’s your name?”

“Un? My name?”

“Yeah, can you tell me your name?”

I asked, and the boy went silent for a while before giving a smile indicating ‘listen well’.

“My name is Vock—”

“Vock-kun?”

“Vocken? Uun, I’m called ‘Vock’.”

Ahh, I don’t know if I should be using honorifics for students. Since he looks like a kid from overseas, I shouldn’t be calling him as a student.

“Also, the middle is ‘Ollie’.”

Middle, as in middle name. I read it in some books, but this is the first time I’m hearing it.

“And after that, my family name is ‘butte’.”

“Is that so? I’m Yoshii Akihisa. Nice to meet you, Vock.”

“Akihisa. It’s a rare chance, so try calling me with my full name. You can shorten my middle name too.”

“Full name?”

“Un! Hurry up and remember my name!”

He’s really a kid who likes interacting with people. Us Japanese will only remember the surnames if we’re not close to each other, so it might be different if it’s overseas. It’s not a bad thing to be close to others, so if he asks me to use the full name, I’ll just call him by that.

“This is how it’s written. It’s a little long, so don’t forget it.”

“Un, got it.”

Vock-kun took out a notebook and wrote the name ‘Vock Ollie Butte’. It’s really longer than a Japanese name, so I might not be able to remember.

“““…”””

The three people from A class showed a delicated expression. I suppose they’re bothered over the difference in culture.

“I want to check out the commotion opposite.”

Vock-kun pointed to the old school building that was in the opposite direction from the labs.

“It’s the old school building. A really old place. There’s a lot more fun and interesting things in the new school building here.”

“Ehh—”

Vock-kun let out an unhappy sound at Kinoshita-san. However, there’s nothing worth looking at in the old school building, and it’s dangerous to get involved in the summoning war (myself actually), so I don’t think it’s good.

“But I just saw the labs already. I don’t wanna see it. Go somewhere else. Let me see something more interesting.”

“But over there is,”

“Don’t talk too much and just bring me somewhere else!”

“…(Rages)”

Kinoshita-san’s smile seemed a little stiff because of Vock-kun’s words.

“…As expected, the cute ones are only in 2-D.”

Kinoshita-san muttered aside.

For some reason, it seemed that I got a glimpse of what’s under Kinoshita-san’s mask.

“Yoshii-kun, since he said that he came here before, it’s likely that he may have seen most of the areas downstairs.”

Kubo-kun looked over at the labs. It’s pointless to bring him to the first level in that case.

“How about we go upstairs?”

“Un. We can look far away. I really like it.”

Vock-kun energetically nodded his head.

As for looking afar, the only place that could allow that is the roof. There’s no other people there, and we set Nemoto-kun up to be there, so it’s not a bad idea to look there.

The roof is divided into the new school building and the old school building. It’s better to go over to the new school building if we consider the danger here. If we go up the old school building, we might end up seeing the summoning war going on.

“Ah, also.”

“Vock-kun. Be quiet when going up the third floor, okay?”

“Okay. It’s troublesome if the C class people know, right?”

“Ah, un. That’s right.”

Eh? What does this kid know about me—and he even said something like ‘you guys seem interesting’. But it makes things easier for me.

“Also, my name, isn’t, called Vocken.”

“Ah, sorry.”

“And you didn’t call me by my full name.”

“I completely forgot. Will take note of that later.”

“You promised, okay?”

I took out the slip of paper he gave me from my pocket, and then checked his name.

Un, I remember the full name is—yah. Vock Ollie Butte. The middle name seem like it just need a letter. Alright. I memorized it. Better call it out correctly later.

We continued our conversation and went to the second level, where the first years’ classrooms are. At this moment, some people walked down the stairs. Are they C class people!?”

“Ah, Yoshii-kun. So you’re here.”

“Whew. So it’s Kudou-san…what a relief~”

“Ahaha, you thought that it was C class? Relax. No one was around when I came down.”

It seemed that she helped us take note of the surroundings when she came down. I’m really grateful.

“Just wanna ask here. Who’s that kid?”

And then, Kudou-san tilted her head as she saw Vock-kun who was walking with us. I should introduce him first. I want to know what’s going on with B class, but it’s not urgent.

“Then, first—”

Let’s introduce him. Well, his full name is,

“—Vock ‘O’ Butte.” [http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Baka_to_Tesuto_to_Syokanju:Volume9_Translation_Notes_and_References]

“Eh…”

Once I introduced Vock-kun, Kudou-san strangely pulled her distance from me. Wha, what’s with this reaction? Did she hear of Vock-kun’s name? Is Vock-kun a famous person?

“Kudou-san, what’s wrong? What’s wrong with Vock ‘O’ Butte?”

“Wa, wait, wait a sec, Yoshii-kun. I’m not really good in that aspect.”

“Eh? What do you mean by not being good at it? It’s Vock ‘O’ Butte.”

Well, Yoshii-kun. I think you may be trained by Minami-chan and the rest such that you enjoy it, but this is really,”

“??? What are you saying?”

I have no idea why Kudou-san is so awkward. Have to clarify about this.

Just when I wanted Kudou-san to explain, I saw Vock-kun going up the stairs.

“Kudou-san, can you please explain—”

''“Akihisa, I’m going up first.”''

“Ah, no, wait, Vock ‘O’ Butte!”

“If, if you say so—eh!”

“OUCH!? WHY DID YOU HIT ME!?”

''“What interesting thing is there?”''

Damn it! He’s going off before I could even ask her. Can’t let it happen.

“Wait, Vock ‘O’ Butte!”

“You, you want another one? EEHHHH—!!”

“AS I SAID, WHY DID YOU HIT ME!?”

It’s hurting me now, but I have to catch up to Vock-kun first!

“…As expected, that name’s is weird.”

“Yeah, I never heard of such a name.”

“We don’t even know what country’s name that is.”

As Kirishima-san and the rest seemed to be talking about something behind, I continued to be bullied by Kudou-san as I ran up the stairs to chase after Vock-kun.

''“Everyone! Faster! Faster!”''

Vock-kun seemed to be laughing as he called us. Luckily, Vock-kun ran past the dangerous 3rd level where C class will most likely discover us and ran up to the 4th level.

“Bring me here, Akihisa.”

“Ah, okay. But if possible, please keep your volume down.”

“Un!”

The third years’ classrooms are on the fourth level. There’s a very low chance that C class people are here, but I’m not sure about Kogure-sempai, who’s on friendly terms with Koyama-san. It always pays to be careful.

“Eh? Isn’t this Yoshii? What are you doing on the third years’ level?”

I inadvertently heard this familiar voice. This voice is,

“Ahh, erm—sempai.”

“Hey, didn’t you remember my name already…”

The Mohican-head sempai sighed. I know he’s one of the Toko-Natsu pair, but with both of them separated, I can’t tell who is who.

“I’m Tsunemura. It’s time for you to remember that.”

“I do remember that you’re the sempai who confessed to Hideyoshi.”

“I still haven’t gotten a reply yet.”

“No, Hideyoshi screamed already, so you better give up…”

This isn’t being optimistic. It’s a case of diehardiness.

After some time, Kirishima-san and the rest caught up. Then, Tsunemura-sempai’s eyebrows twitched the moment he saw Kinoshita-san.

“Ohh, Kinoshita Hideyoshi. My sun—”

“Ah, no. I’m.’

“—Oh, no. The one that drew the short straw.”

“(Rages)”

Immediately, I felt a Minami-level killing intent from Kinoshita-san, but it’s better not to pursue things.

“Then, what do you want? Do you have something you want in the third years’ classroom?”

“No, it’s not that we wanted to come to the third years’ classrooms. It’s just that we’re bringing Vock ‘O’ Butte around the school.”

“Oi, pervert, there’s some strange words you said that.”

“Yo, Yoshii-kun. If you don’t mind, I can work towards that too, so don’t say such words to everyone you meet (SNAP)”

“OUCH!!?”

“Do, does it feel good, Yoshii-kun…?”

“NOT AT ALL! HOW CAN IT FEEL GOOD!?”

“So, sorry. Then—”

“Eh? You’re mistaken here! I don’t mean that a slap is enough so I wanted a wrestling technique used on me (CRACK)—OW OW OW…okay (POP)”

“Yoshii-kun, you can’t live a normal life anymore if you can just snap your dislocated joints back together without any concern.”

I just feel that it’s naturalized.

“Ahaha. You’re really interesting, Akihisa.”

Laughter came from aside.

“It’s not funny at all. Really.”

“Ah? That brat down there, isn’t he the one Takashiro brought along. Called Linne or something, is it?”

“Linne? No, you’re mistaken, Tsunemura-sempai. It’s Vock ‘O’ Butte.”

“Oi, don’t say it. Don’t involve me in your perverted fetishes.”

What’s going on? It’s like we’re not on the same page here.

“Linne-kun. It’s time to stop teasing Yoshii-kun.”

“Eh? Kubo-kun, what do you mean?”

“…A fake name.”

“Nihi—looks like Akihisa never doubts anyone.”

Vock-kun looked at me and chuckled.

“My name is actually Linne Klein. Vock ‘O’ Butte was something to fool you.”

“Ha? Fool me? Why must you do that?”

“Well, Yoshii-kun, it’s about time you should notice that.”

“If the middle name is contracted, it will sound like ‘hit me’, isn’t it? I made you call me by my full name to make fun of you, Yoshii-kun.”

“…Yoshii got fooled.”

“I, I see…”

So that’s why the rest didn’t call Vock—no, Linne-kun by his name. That’s the reason why Kudou-san hit him.

“Well, never mind. Linne-kun, what do you want to do next? How about looking around this level?”

After hearing my words, Linne-kun immediately stared straight at me.

“Looking around? You aren’t angry?”

“No, even if you say that I’m angry…”

I won’t be angry because of such a trivial thing. Linne-kun came over from overseas and has unfamiliar people around it. it’s something worth being happy about if he’s still in the mood to play pranks like that.

After hearing my words, nihi— Linne-kun started chuckling happily.

“You’re as interesting as what I heard, Akihisa. I like you.”

“Ahaha, I’m happy that you like me—then, what about the thing ‘you heard about’? Who did you hear mention me?”

“We were going through the boring look-around, and I heard about you from Takashiro and Kogure. A certain unpredictable person that does weird things.”

Unpredictable person that does weird things…doesn’t it sound like I’m something brainless that doesn’t think about anything? How rude.

“I immediately wanted to find you once I heard that, Akihisa. I was really bored.”

Looks like Linne-kun was brought around the school by this Takashiro, so it’s not weird for him to hear the conversation between that guy and Kogure-sempai.

But why will the third-years talk about me? It’s understandable if it’s Koyama-san and Kogure-san, but as third years, why are they talking about me?

“Speaking of which, Takashiro’s looking for you. Oi, Linne. Come along with me.”

“EEHH!? Hey, I still want to play with Akihisa.”

“Really. Stop yapping and follow me.

“Uu—is it going to be boring again?”

As he ran away before, Tsunemura-sempai gripped Linne-kun’s wrist tightly. Looks like the guide around the school is over. I’ll head back to the summoning war—but before that.

“Linne-kun, you must follow up on your promise about this interesting thing!”

I shouted at Linne-kun, who was being forcefully dragged away by Tsunemura-sempai. On hearing that, he turned around and answers,

“I’ll tell you once this is done! Meet me at the school gate an hour later!”

Un…an hour later…I’m really worried about the summoning war. If possible, I want to hear it immediately and meet up with F class again…

“…Yoshii, shall we go back to the classroom?”

“Un? A class?”

ss

“…Un.”

“That’s right. It’ll be troublesome if we’re found out while walking around. How about we just wait in A class first?”

“I’m happy about that, but can I?”

“Don’t mind. It’s not against the rules. There’s a lot of space in the classroom.”

“It’s never boring with Yoshii-kun around.”

I’m really grateful to A class; worrying that I would be discovered by the enemy if I wait for Linne-kun and get sent to the remedial room. To be honest, it’s very likely.

But is this really alright? It might not be good to say such things now when I’m being helped here.

“We will soon challenge A class.”

“…Don’t mind.”

“Ahaha. There’s no need to at this point.”

“We’ll talk about that when it happens, Yoshii-kun.”

“Didn’t we say it? All students have the right to carry out summoning wars. There’s nothing to hold grudges about this.”

The four of them didn’t mind at all. Well, to put it, they’re all nice people.

“I’ll then do as you say.”

I will be lying if I say that I’m not worried about the situation in F class, but I should be hiding first as I’m wondering about Kogure-sempai’s plan.

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“Eh? There seem to be something going on at the classroom.”

I heard people making noise as I went back to A class. What’s going on?

“Did something happen?”

“Did Linne-kun run away again or something?”

Kinoshita-san and Kudou-san looked at the classroom and said. We just went our separate ways. It’s impossible for me to run away so quickly again.

“…Yoshii, you better hide just in case.”

“Un.”

Maybe C class’ starting to look for me again. It’ll be troublesome if I’m found here.

I hid in a corner of the stairs instead of entering A class and secretly watched what was going on.

''“What is it? It’s noisy here—eh? Nemoto-kun?”''

''“Ah, Kinoshita. Kirishima’s back, huh. Perfect timing. It’s best to say this to the rep.”''

I heard Kinoshita-san’s voice and the culprit behind this commotion. Isn’t Nemoto-kun B class’ rep? Why—

''“My B class is challenging A class to a summoning war.”''

“!!??”

He suddenly declared a war. How is it possible? Why?

''“The battle will start at 13:30 today.”''

Nemoto-kun ignored me, who’s wavering, and continued on.

The war is slated to start today, not tomorrow. From the looks of things, it seemed that B class didn’t exactly intend to get ready and start war. In other words, there must be some reason for him to decide to start one. He must have accepted Koyama-san’s proposal.

''“Then, let’s have a fair fight.”''

After leaving these words behind, B class’ rep Nemoto-kun left.

I walked down from the platform, checked that Nemoto-kun really left, and walked into A class.

“We’ve been had. To think that he actually challenged us to a war.”

“…I can’t think of why this would happen.”

“We’re in a pinch here~ and the same goes for F class. The situation’s became bad for us.”

We managed to switch the letters, and the other one was dealt with. Are there other letters? Or did Nakamura-kun escape as he was sent to the remedial room? Un…

Our heads were full of questions.

''“Speaking of which, I saw Nemoto-kun laughing sneakily as he entered C class. What’s going on?”''

''“Who knows? Something must have happened.”''

I heard the people from A class chattering. Eh…? Don’t tell me,

“Nemoto-kun went over to find her without waiting till lunch break…or something like that?”

“““…(realization)”””

Everyone gave a ‘I see’ expression as they slapped their faces. Damn it! Since Nemoto-kun saw that Koyama-san has ‘something important to say’, we should have considered the possibility that he will go meet her without waiting till lunch break! We shouldn’t have created a fake letter but make sure that they don’t meet up at all!

“Anyway, A class will be involved in the summoning war in the afternoon.”

“Yeah. We have to hurry and get ready. Everyone, do we have people with reduced scores? Get the replenishing teacher here!”

“…What do you intend to do, Yoshii?”

“We can’t help you now. Are you going back to meet up with F class?”

“…”

B class declared war on A class too. In that case, they managed to carry out that plan. F class is in a crisis, so every single fighting strength is absolutely needed. A fighting strength like mine is better than none, but…

“No. Kinoshita-san. You will be going through replenishing tests until the start of the war, right?”

“Yes, you’re right.”

“I hope to take part in this too.”

I still feel that I should replenish my points.

“Is this really alright, Yoshii-kun? Wouldn’t it be meaningless if the disadvantageous F class loses while you’re going through replenishing tests?”

Kubo-kun looked at me in a worried manner.

It’s true that it’s like what Kubo-kun said. It will be pointless if F class loses while I take the replenishing tests. However…I don’t know what to say. It’s like I have a certain bad feeling. It’s like I missed out something important, that the enemy is still hiding something.

Therefore,

“I think it should be alright. They should be able to hang on even if I don’t go back.”

Everyone helped me out a lot to prevent the enemy’s plan, but in this situation—those guys should be able to hang on. Anyway, I should focus on regaining my fighting strength. It just feels like that.

“…Fuun…?”

Kinoshita-san gave me a look.

“Since you say so, it’s not like you can’t. We’ll give you a table and chair in the lounge. There’s no rules that state that you can’t take your replenishing tests in another class.”

“Thank you very much.”

Until the moment A and B classes fight, I will borrow a table in the lounge to carry out the replenishing tests. Normally, I should be meeting up with F class, but no matter what, my mind just felt fuzzy. It’s like there’s a strong feeling that I have to do something only I can do.

“…I’ll help you out then, Yoshii.”

“Eh? What?”

“…It might be more or less helpful to Yoshii.”

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Baka to Tesuto to Syokanju:Volume9 The Second Question

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==The Second Question==

'''Please answer the following question.'''

Please write down the products formed when pentahydrate copper sulfate and barium chloride solution are mixed and heated. Assume that pentahydrate copper sulfate and barium chloride will completely react with each other.

'''Kirishima Shouko’s answer:'''

“Barium sulphate, copper chloride, water”

'''Teacher’s comment:'''

Correct. The chemical equations in this reaction is

CuSO4+BaCl2->BaSO4+CuCl2

But before this, with the addition of pentahydrate copper sulphate, there will be the reaction of

CuSO4•5H2O->CuSO4+5H2O

So water’s formed amongst the products too.

'''Yoshii Akihisa’s answer:'''

“Table salt.”

'''Teacher’s comment:'''

Why do you think this will be formed? Sometimes, sensei here really can’t catch up to Yoshii-kun’s thinking process at all.

'''Himeji Mizuki’s answer:'''

“Demi-glace.”[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Baka_to_Tesuto_to_Syokanju:Volume9_Translation_Notes_and_References]

'''Teacher’s comment:'''

………………………………………………………….Eh?

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“Sakamoto! The classics teacher is here!”

“Alright! We’re going to change from English to classics. Himeji, are you ready?”

“Yes!”

Himeji was standing at the entrance in front of me, getting ready to battle. The moment the classics teacher came over, she summoned.

“Sensei, once this battle is over, please allow me to take part in a classics battle. Summon!”

C Class, Murada Nana, Classics, 97 points.

Vs

F class, Himeji Mizuki, Classics, 415 points

A little Himeji appeared in the middle of the array that appeared with Himeji’s summon—the profile of her summoned beast. Just like what everyone can see, she won’t lose in terms of points.

“She’s here, it’s Himeji! Follow the instructions!”

The voice that came over seemed to be the voice of a guy who’s in charge as the enemy commander.

“““Got it!”””

Two summoned beasts that were standing in front of the enemies put their enemies in front of each other to block Himeji’s attack. Even so Himeji’s really amazing, C class’ two summoned beasts defended together to block Himeji’s strike.

At this moment, the third summoned beast of the enemy was ready to leave and attack Sugawa who was getting ready to retreat. Cheh, this is bad.

“! I won’t let you!”

Himeji quickly reacted and used the hand of her summoned beast to block the enemy who was changing its attack target. A red light seemed to shoot out from the bracelet as it chases the enemy.

“Gu!”

The enemy was using a tough looking shield, but it couldn’t control the strength entirely and got deflected. Himeji then used the power of the bracelet to hold the enemy off and got between him and Sugawa. Because of this, Sugawa managed to escape from that field.

And so, Himeji was the only one left in the summoning field. The other enemies all escaped when Himeji took down one of them.

“Then, it’s now a match of classics. Please!”

“““Summon!”””

As the subject used was changed to classics, both allies and foes summoned their summoned beasts again. Really there, we managed to succeed.

“Nice job, Himeji. You’ve been a great help.”

“It’s great that I could make it in time.”

Once she was done, I said to Himeji, who heaved a sigh of relief. During the scuffle just now, our forces here will be worn out even more if Sugawa end up being unable to battle. I’m really grateful for Himeji’s quick thinking.

“Sorry for using up all the points just now. I’ll go replenish them.”

“Okay, I’ll leave it to you then.”

“Okay.”

Himeji went over to the teacher to take part in the replenishing tests. She used the power of the bracelet multiple times to protect Sugawa, and it’s unlikely that she would have enough points if she doesn’t go off to replenish them.

“It’s the third time we’ve changed subjects…”

Since it’s the third time, the enemy will more or less notice our intention. The way how two of them were in charge of defending against Himeji and attack Sugawa was proof of it. They failed in the end, but the way the remaining two left the summoning field once Himeji attacked the other person is bothering me. They didn’t fight Himeji with all they got. If they really intend to whittle our forces down little by little, it’ll be really tough on us.

“We’re going to move too…Hideyoshi!”

“What is it? Yuuji?”

I checked the score sheets in my hand and brought Hideyoshi over. If the enemy does this, we have to change our tactics too.

“We’re changing plans. You’ll hold off in participating the classics battle. I hope you can assist Himeji when we change subjects.”

“Assist…? What do I do?”

“If there’s some guy who appears to stop Himeji, hold that guy off from the side. And if possible, beat him. Your points can definitely do so.”

“Muu…understood.”

Actually, Hideyoshi got a high score of 110 points in classics this time, which is almost twice that of normal. He will be able to fight with C class like this.

“The classics replenishing test this time tested questions that are the best possible ones for me.”

The classics replenishing test yesterday tested on the tale of Genji, and the drama club seemed to have picked it for the next performance.

“I’d will be performing as the lead Genji this time, and it’s a male character I finally get to play after a while, so I have to work really hard…!”

He seriously studied the tale of Genji—the real one, to boot, to get into the mindset of the character. That’s what happen when he’s an idiot who’s passionate about acting. Because of this, I know how Hideyoshi devoted so much time and effort into drama.

“But that’s not the only reason why I’m working hard.”

“Nn? Is that so?”

“…I’d, want to be with you and Akihisa.”

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''It’ll be tough to be in the same class as you if you advance to A class.'' Hideyoshi grimaced. It’s true that it’s hard for others to realize this because of careless mistakes, but Akihisa’s specialty subject can already be designated as higher than the standard for F class. If we want to remain in the same class, we can only improve our grades.

“I’d am really happy to be with you guys.”

“Well, that’s because there’re idiots who won’t make things dull.”

“Even though you’re showing such an unconcerned look, you’re one of us too.”

Hideyoshi was so happy that he was cackling away. In that case, we should include Muttsurini into the ranks of idiots. I really find it a pity that I have to be associated with them.

…However, how should I put it…

“Hideyoshi. Don’t say that in front of the rest.”

“I know. It’s because you treat me as a man that I say this.”

“That’s good…”

Really, that guy’s a natural-born male killer. There’ll likely be another ruckus within us if the rest hear this.

“Let’s not talk about this for now. How long do we maintain this defense? We can’t win like that.”

“Sorry, but we can only continue replenishing when we can’t confirm that we can get enough fighting strength.”

“Enough fighting strength?”

Hideyoshi tilted his head and ask. It’s true that it’s impossible to understand the entire tactic just by listening.

“If we pay attention, we can tell that C class is exceptionally wary of me, Himeji and Muttsurini.”

“Of course, that’s because you all have enough points to beat Koyama.”

During the last summoning war we won in, Muttsurini and Himeji were the ones who beat the class rep, and Himeji’s performance today is outstanding, so they have to be wary.

“And Koyama hasn’t appeared once. Most of the people who aren’t going to attack probably went to defend her.”

“To prevent us from ambushing them.”

If that’s the case, we can’t let Himeji or Muttsurini go alone as there’re people defending Koyama all the time.

“So this time, we’ll create the strongest breakthrough squad of our class, including the people being watched here.”

“The strongest breakthrough? I don’t think that can beat the enemy class.”

It’s true that if we can win like that, it’ll mean that our teamwork is stronger than the enemy. But after the chaotic incident yesterday, F class is severely worn out, and C class that always had the advantage will definitely have more teamwork.

“We’re not going to use this team to win, but use this team to lure the enemy’s attention.”

“Use this team to lure them?”

“Yeah, and then, we’ll block most of the fighting force to take down Koyama.”

“Fmm…the fighting force that can take down Koyama.”

“The rest of the guys from F class. If they’re going to be wary of the people who can take her down individually, we’ll increase our numbers to crush the enemy. The enemy’s only wary about these few people, but our F class doesn’t just have those people. We’re going to make those people who only pay attention to the stronger ones suffer.”

“I’d see…so we’re going to continue replenishing here to get enough forces to take down Koyama.”

“Un, that’s the case.”

Though I did say that we are going to lure most of their fighting strength away, Koyama and the forces defending her are still around. If we want to defeat them, we need fighting strength. Therefore, we can only endure for now.

“Then, I’d go over to my designated place.”

“Okay, I’ll leave it to you then.”

“Hideyoshi went over to the frontlines.”

Then, I’ll be in charge of updating the class’ score sheet I have here.

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“…After investigations, we found that C class has a huge advantage, and F class seemed to be forced back into their own class.”

Kirishima-san, who returned back to A class, reported about the battle situation between C class and F class. It seemed that there’s not much of a drastic change from when I just came over to school.

“My investigations are the same here. F class’ been switching the subjects over and over again, and it seemed that they were able to replenish the battle strength they lost yesterday. C class seemed to have taken quite a few countermeasures, and things don’t look so good.”

Kudou-san reported.

Defend and replenish. That’s not really Yuuji’s style at this point. It’s very passive.

“It’s not possible for that Sakamoto-kun to let it end up this without doing anything…”

“He’s probably thinking of doing something.”

Kubo-kun and Kinoshita-san said so. I have the same feelings about this too. That guy’s definitely not the kind of person who’ll let himself get beaten down and lose the war without doing anything.

“Then, I’ll talk about what I investigated about C class—actually, about the class rep Koyama-san.”

This time, Kinoshita-san’s reporting on what she investigated on C class.

“They turned around at the corner below to look for Yoshii-kun, but returned back to their base at C class, seemingly wary of F class’ movements.”

It seems that they’re trying to capture me, who overheard the information. However, they still chose to defend against Yuuji’s actions. We’re F class, so we can only win through surprise attacks. For Koyama-san, it should be best for her to not try and leave her base.

“But no matter what, she should be going off to found Nemoto-kun in B class.”

They don’t have to be wary of us like that if that’s the case, right?

“What are you saying, Yoshii-kun? B class is having lessons now.”

“Ah, that’s right.”

We’re chatting away like it’s after school now. I completely forgot that the other classes were having lessons.

“It can be said that Koyama-san returned back to C class to quickly contact Nemoto-kun at B class once he’s dismissed from lessons.”

Kubo-kun deduced after hearing Kinoshita-san’s information. It’s true that C class and B class, which are in the third level of the new school building, are much closer to each other than the old school building in the second level. It’s really a tough thing for us to try and get in their way.

“And based on Nemoto-kun and Koyama-san…based on the report from Shimizu-sa—no, my associate, it seemed that C class’ rep Koyama seemed to have written a letter or something. From the look of the timing, it seems that it’s highly likely to be related to the previous incident.”

Kubo-kun’s information was about Koyama-san’s own information. Then, in that case…

“If there’s a letter, I guess it’s not just about ‘please come over to so and so place’.”

“If someone saw her writing, it means that she must have spent a lot of time in it. I don’t think it will be at least one or two sentences. Or rather, I think it’s an explanation about everything that happens.”

“…It’s a little too early to decide this.”

“Yeah. The enemy knew that Yoshii-kun escaped.”

“That’s true. Koyama-san may have thought that there’ll be an interference.”

“In that case, are there any other possibilities besides explaining everything?”

“Yeah, for example…”

“…She prepared a few letters or something.”

“And send them down different routes. The chances of succeeding are better here, and ancient people do use this method to send secret messages.”

“In this situation, there’s too many possibilities.”

The conversation continued.

“…”

“? What is it, Yoshii-kun?”

“Nothing…I just feel that everyone’s really smart.”

And I thought just now that these people were completely useless. I can see now that they’re really A class people.

“I say, who do you think I am?”

“Someone that resembles Hideyoshi.”

“Let’s play baseball then, Yoshii-kun. I’ll be the batter, you’ll be the ball.”

“That won’t do, Kinoshita-san. The bats in high school baseball are made of metal. Isn’t that dangerous?”

“Slow down, Yoshii-kun. You’re saying that you won’t mind if it’s a wooden bat?”

“I’ll change what I said. Everyone, beat Yoshii-kun with metal bats.”

“Ku…! Isn’t it against the rules for everyone to gang up on me like that…!”

“In other words, you’re just worried about going against the rules of baseball?”

“…I’ll be the second batter.”

“I’ll be the third batter then~”

“Even Kirishima-san and Kudou.san…no, I can’t say anything if the person himself says so. More than that though, we should start talking about the details to our plan. If they prepared a letter or something, we won’t have much time left.”

“…Un, that’s enough for the jokes now.”

“Oh yeah~ what do we do?”

Everyone went back to thinking, seemingly starting to consider the actions to be taken later. As for the shocked expression on Kinoshita-san’s face, perhaps I was mistaken there.

“Then, how about this?”

Since we’re going to talk about detailed plans, let me raise one.

“Assassinate Nemoto-kun and end all communications.”

“““…”””

Everyone just shot me regretful expressions. That’s weird. I do feel that this is the fastest and simplest way to deal with this.

“Yoshii-kun…let’s not talk about the rules of the summoning war first. That’s violence on your part…”

“It’s still plausible if the other party did something bad. I don’t think it’s suitable to take such actions in this situation.”

Damn it. I remained in F class for so long that I’ve become numb to such violence.

“Tha, that’s definitely a joke. As for other methods, how about we switch the messages?”

“Well, that’s the only option.”

“...More apt.”

“Better than assassination no matter what.”

I finally got their agreement this time. That was close, real close. I nearly ended up rated as a ‘dangerous person’.

“But Yoshii-kun, there’s something I hope you can take note of.”

“Hm? What is it, Kubo-kun?”

“We can assist you, but it’s really hard to interact with the enemy. No matter what, C class and F class are having a summoning war.”

“Yeah. It’s nothing if you’re the one taking action directly, Yoshii-kun, but they’ll be talking if we take action.”

“Ah, that’s right.”

The rules of the summoning war explicitly stated that in principle, interfering with the wars of other classes is forbidden. But about this ‘in principle’, if C class and B class work together and got a better vantage, it won’t be counted as going against the rules.

For example, in our current situation, it’s okay to prevent them from exchanging letters. That’s because there’s no direct interference in the summoning war between C class and F class. But when interfering, if a student of C class is rendered immobilized by someone of A class, it’ll be against the rules. That’s because students who weren’t directly involved in the war between C class and F class weakened C class’ strength. In other words, it’ll be tough for Kubo-kun and the rest to take on C class’ students. If it were the other side starting it, it will be a little better, and there’s still room for argument. But if we deliberately start something, they will be forced to take a certain level of penalty.

“What are you worrying about, Yoshii-kun? The most important thing is that we don’t get directly involved.”

“…And our intent is to swap letters without being found out. It’s alright.”

“Yeah~ we’re just saying hello to you. We won’t be able to help out if something happens.”

“Un, understood.”

I already got them involved in the summoning war, and it’ll be really bad if I ended up getting everyone punished. I have to take note of this.

“Then, as for the details—what should we do?”

“Yeah…”

Kubo-kun put his hand at his chin and pondered,

“We have to take a look at the actions we can do based on this situation. There’re roughly 2 of them. The first is to prevent the letter from being sent out. The second’s to switch the letters.”

“Meaning?”

“The former’s to make the messenger unable to take action. You’re the only one who can do this, Yoshii-kun. It’s a simple act that doesn’t break the rules.”

“In other words, Yoshii-kun will have to use a summoning battle to send the C class student to the remedial room.”

“…The one in charge of passing the message will definitely have used up points.”

I see. I might be able to win if it’s against such an enemy.

“Another thing we can do is the swap the letters. We can help out here.”

“…However, these will be the only letters we can swap.”

The latter is different from the former. In the former, we beat up the messenger, but for the latter, we interact with the enemy without being found out, get the letter, and make a fake one. In that case, we’ll need several conditions to be fulfilled.

“These will be the only two ideas we can use. We won’t have enough people if many students are to interact with B class’ rep, but I think that the most they can send in a summoning war is 3 people. Even so, it’s hard for us to succeed at the same time.”

“That’s true…”

If I’m the one going, there has to be one enemy. And the enemy’s an upper-ranking class with advantage, while my specialty subject doesn’t have a lot of points. It’s okay if I can fight a stalling match, but if I want to beat the enemy, it’ll be hard for me to win no matter how much the enemy’s worn down if it’s not one on one.

“In other words, Yoshii-kun will still have to challenge, and we can only swap the letters secretly. If you can’t win, the most we can do is stall for time.”

“Un…you can put it that way. But if I may ask, isn’t C class and B class rather close in terms of distance? It’s easy to call each side other, isn’t it?”

Kudou-san supported her chin.

“It’s alright if it’s just a person coming out, but they will be sending lots of people because they’re scared of Yoshii-kun. It’s basically impossible to stop them all. What should we do?”

Kubo-kun went silent. Kirishima-san and Kinoshita-san were the same here, pondering. Uu…

Yuuji’s been the one thinking about all this stuff. I’m not really confident in such thinking, but in this situation, it can’t be helped.

“Then, can I say something?”

“Yes, Yoshii-kun.”

“How about we drag on B class’ lesson time?”

I tried to raise my hand and ask.

“Drag on B class’ lesson time…?”

“Un, in that case, C class can’t go into B class and can only wait on the corridor, isn’t it?”

“I see. Then we’ll lure one person after another, right?’

“…That seem like it can work.”

“Yeah.”

“But how do we drag on the lesson time?”

“Well…do any of you have any good ideas?”

“““Un…”””

A way to drag class time on…it’s possible if we’ in their own class, but it’ll be hard to do it from outside. What should we do…

I was patiently pondering, and Kudou-san took out a device I seemed to have seen before from her pocket.

“I’ll use this to do something.”

“Ah, isn’t that, the speaker used during the training camp…”

“It’s a voice recorder, but there’s no speaker this time. I think we will be able to delay their lesson time somewhat if I use this thing, right?”

On hearing that it’s a voice recorder, I immediately had some certain bad memories, but now’s not the time to worry about it.

“I’ll leave it to you then, Kudou-san.”

‘Un, understood. Then, Yoshii-kun, can you please say ‘sensei, excuse me, but Nemoto-kun doesn’t seem to feel well’ and ‘no, doesn’t he look like he’s struggling?’ here into the recorder?’

Kudou-san pointed the device at me. I see. The teacher can’t possibly ignore those words, and the lesson will be dragged on. That’s a good idea.

“Okay, then…‘sensei, excuse me, but Nemoto-kun doesn’t seem to feel well’, ‘no, doesn’t he look like he’s struggling?’. Can this do, Kudou-san?”

“Un, perfect. I just need to synthesize the recording suitably. Thanks, Yoshii-kun.”

“No problems. You guys are helping me out here, so I should be thanking you.”

I personally experienced Kudou-san’s skill with the voice recorder. Looks like there’s no problem with dragging the lesson on.

“So we just have to deal with the people from C class now, right?”

“In that case, we have to prepare a switch of letters.”

Kinoshita-san said. That’s right, we’re not just going to snatch it.

“…Who’s going to write?”

“Anyway, Yoshii-kun and I should be excluded. A female’s handwriting will be more sincere looking.”

Kubo-kun’s right. A boy’s handwriting is why too noticeable. There are girls around anyway, so I’ll leave it to them.

“…The three of us will write, and we’ll choose the best one.”

“Eh!? Me too?”

Kinoshita-san showed her surprise at Kirishima-san.

“…You can’t write it?’

“Ah, that’s not it. well, it’s not that I can’t write it out. I’m okay.”

“…Then, write too, Aiko.”

“Uu…so I have to write too? This is troublesome.”

“…Un.”

Kirishima-san took out some scrap paper and handed them over to Kinoshita-san and Kudou-san.

“…Yoshii, do you know what’s Koyama’s name?”

“Erm, I remember it’s either Yuka or Yuuka…sorry, I’m not really confident here.”

“…It’s alright. I’ll just write the family name then.”

“Yeah. Can’t go wrong there.”

“…Un.”

After checking the name, Kirishima-san and the rest took their papers and went to the table.

“““…”””

And so, the three of them started writing. Kirishima-san’s writing like flowing water, Kinoshita-san seemed to be secretly glancing at a certain book, and Kudou-san is looking around at what both of them are writing.

“““…”””

The ones watching them are me and Kubo-kun on the boys’ side.

Un, since we have nothing to do here, I’ll just chat around randomly with Kubo-kun.

“I say, Kubo-kun.”

“Hm? What is it?”

I said to Kubo-kun as we waited for the letters to be finished.

The girls are just writing letters here, so how about this topic,

“What kind of person is that person you like, Kubo-kun?”

“!? What? Why are you asking this out of a sudden?”

Kubo-kun suddenly looked frantic. Am I asking this question too suddenly?

“Nothing. It’s just that you have someone you liked, so I just wanted to ask.”

If possible, I hope to help as a friend and get taken care of by Kubo-kun.”

“I, I see. So you’re interested in the person I like, Yoshii-kun…”

“It’s fine if you’re not comfortable with saying it.”

“Of course not. Allow me to say it here. Ah…the hair is about this long.”

As he said that, Kubo-kun used his hand to draw behind his head.

“Fu~n…so the hair length is about similar to mine and Kudou-san.”

“!?Ah, ahhh, yes, that’s right.”

??? For some reason, this reason seemed to be too weird. It seems that he’s being anxious.

“Then, the personality?”

“Personality-wise, the opposite of me. Carefree, good at sports, and very mobile.”

Hn? Carefree, good at sports, and very mobile? The hair length’s like this. in other words—don’t tell me.

I vaguely glanced over at the girl who’s writing a letter. Ah…

“Is that person a little…well, H?”

“Ah, un. A little. And because of this, creates a few troubles.”

Of course, I can’t be mistaken here. So Kubo-kun likes Kudou-san. No wonder his reaction was weird when I said that the ‘hair length is about similar to mine and Kudou-san’. Anyone will be shocked when I mention the name of the person they like.

“…(Stare)”

“??? Wha, what is it? What’s wrong, Yoshii-kun? Is there something on my face?”

My stare is so meaningful now, yet Kudou-san didn’t seem to understand.

Ah, really, why is this person so slow? This is already a confession! It’s rare for Kubo-kun to summon such courage, yet she couldn’t understand. Unacceptable.

“Kudou-san. Slow-wittedness is a crime. You’ll be arrested for that.”

“If you think that way, I suppose you should surrender yourself…”

Not good. This conversation doesn’t seem to be able to make Kudou-san understand.

Can’t be helped. I’ll use some slightly forceful means and change how I go about talking about this to make Kudou-san understand.

“That person’s good at sports, so in other words, this person wears tights, right?”

Under the skirt.

“Tights? No, I think it’s trunks.”

“Trunks?”

“Yo, Yoshii-kun, why are you looking at me at such a moment?”

“Well, sorta. I guess there are female-type trunks, I suppose…?”

“Bu, but about that, don’t you have quite the good relationship with the person you like? Do you often talk together?”

“No, unfortunately, we don’t really interact often.”

“Eh? Is that so?”

Even though you’re classmates?

“Un, yeah. There’s nothing more lonely than this.”

I see…I didn’t know…

“So I would feel happy when we meet in the washroom.”

“You can meet in the washroom!?”

I know that she’s not too mindful about gender, but I didn’t expect her to really go to the boy’s washroom!? Even Hideyoshi too! Are girls nowadays non-resistant to male washrooms?

“Well, to put it, I’m rather mindful of your stare since just now, Yoshii-kun…”

Kudou-san, who’s writing her letter, looked really troubled. Kudou-san, I should be the one troubled about how even though you’re a girl, you don’t mind going into the guys’ washroom.

“Well…any other characteristics?”

“Let me think—”

He thought for a while, and immediately got an answer,

“—Suited to wear female outfits.”

“I DON’T UNDERSTAND YOU ANYMORE, KUDOU-SAN!!”

“Yoshii-kun!? Are you mistaking me for something!?”

WHAT KIND OF PERSON IS KUDOU-SAN!? I THOUGHT WE WERE ON GOOD TERMS, BUT NOW I DON’T UNDERSTAND HER!

As we continued talking,

“…Done.”

Kirishima-san was the first to finish the letter.

Anyway, I’ll leave the topic about Kubo-kun and Kudou-san aside and do what I have to do. If this keeps up, I feel that there’ll be something dangerous.

“Can you show me, Kirishima-san?”

“…Un.”

Kirishima-san handed over the folded letter.

It’s not a letter to me, but for some reason, my heart seemed to be pounding.

Then now, what will Kirishima-san’s letter be like?

I excitedly opened the letter, and the letter goes like this.

<center>''Come over to the roof after school.''</center>

<center>''I’ve always, always had something I want to say to Yuuji.''</center>

<center>''Koyama.''</center>

“…How is it?”

“Nemoto-kun will probably cry when he sees this, won’t he!?”

Being called out by an ex he so desperately wanted to get back, only to be summoned to another person’s confession; Nemoto-kun will likely try to bungee-jump and jump from the roof to the field. My mind just couldn’t help but imagine this.

“…Not good?”

“It might be good if it was sent to Yuuji…”

“…Really hard to write one.”

Kirishima-san muttered. I think she wouldn’t have anyone else she would think of writing to except for Yuuji. Damn it…that idiot’s damned lucky…! I won’t be able to clear all my grudges with him even if I rip him into eights…!

“Well, let’s not talk about how I should execute him for now.”

Let me try this again. Next.

“Are you done, Kinoshita-san? Can I take a look?”

“Eh!? Ah, erm.”

“You’re not done yet?”

“I, I am. It’s just that I’ve never read such letters before, so I’m worried if it’s a little weird!”

“…What kind of reference are you using?”

Speaking of which, Kinoshita-san seemed to be secretly looking at something and writing. A letter based on a passage? Looks like I can look forward to it.

“Tha, that’s right. It’ll be a little pitiful if I use the letter I got, so I took some excerpts from a book I read. That’ll be fine, right?”

“Heh~ let’s see it then.”

“Alright, you’ll be shocked.”

Kinoshita-san handed her letter over in a seemingly confident matter. Erm, what did she write…

<center>''Dear beloved bastard.''</center>

<center>''I’ve something to say to you bastard! Meet me at the rooftop of the new school building, you bastard!''</center>

<center>''Koyama.''</center>

“…”

PATAN! I closed the letter.

“How is it? Not bad, right?”

“Kinoshita-san, let me see your reference book.”

“What are you saying!? No! Well…I think it’s too hard for you, Yoshii-kun!”

To be able to copy such a passage; what in the world was Kinoshita-san reading…

In that case, there’s the last hope.

“Kudou-san, please.”

“Eh!? Ah, I, I’m not done yet.”

“…There’s no need to be shy, Aiko.”

“yeah, Aiko. It’s not fair when you’re the only one who doesn’t want to show it to the rest. Ehh!”

“Ah! Wa, wait! Return it to me, Yuuko!”

Kinoshita-san snatched Kudou-san’s letter and opened it. And then, what’s written on it was,

<center>''To Nemoto-kun..''</center>

<center>''A lot of things happened, but I found that the most important thing to me now is to be with you.''</center>

<center>''It's a little thick-skinned for me to say this, but I have something I want to tell you''</center>

<center>''After school, I’ll be waiting for you to come up to the roof of the new school building.''</center>

<center>''Koyama.''</center>

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“We’ll use this.”

“NOOOO!!!”

Kudou-san screamed.

“NO, THAT’S NOT IT! I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT TO WRITE, AND YOSHII-KUN’S BEEN STARING AT ME STRANGELY FROM NEARBY, SO I PANICKED! AND YUUKO USED SOMETHING LIKE A GIRLS’ NOVEL AS REFERENCE, SO I THOUGHT THAT I HAD TO WRITE SOMETHING OF THAT STANDARD—I WANTED TO CALL HIM OUT WITH A H-FEELING!”

“But I think this is touching enough. It’s really cute. I think Nemoto-kun will immediately go running out of the classroom once he reads this.”

“THAT’S WHY I SAY THAT IT’S NOT RIGHT! I’M NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL WHO’S SIMPLY IN LOVE (rips)!”

“AHH!”

Kudou-san ripped off the letter she finally managed to write. She did write well there. What a pity!

“Anyway, the C class’ rep Koyama-san should be of the cool type, right? It’ll be weird if you use my letter.”

“…That’s true now that you mention it.”

“Something simpler may fit her style.”

“Un un. That’s right. That’s right.”

Maybe it’s just like what Kudou-san said. Even if it’s good that a girl writes this, it may seem a little forced to say that it’s something that Koyama-san herself wrote it.

“Can’t be helped. I may be overestimating myself here, but I’ll write it.”

“Eh? Kubo-kun, are you fine with that?”

“Yeah…let alone the content, my word just don’t look like a girl’s no matter what. I typed it out from a personal notebook.”

A class’ facilities include personal notebooks. It’ll be easier to type it out on a computer.

“But won’t it be weird if it’s a letter printed out from a computer? C class doesn’t have computers here, right?”

“Yeah, that’s true, I forgot.”

“…What should we do?”

“Don’t worry. If that’s the case, we’ll write a letter where the handwriting’s unidentifiable.”

As he said this, Kubo-kun took a pair of scissors and some sort of paper. Is that…the Fumitzuki news that the news club publish?

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“How about it?”

“Yeah…I think it’ll be most effective if it’s used in a detective novel…”

Most likely, the TV will then show Nemoto-kun being pushed down from the roof.

“So it can’t work…well, I can only do this since I didn’t stick them neatly.”

“No, about that, I think that’s not the problem there…”

I just feel that we’re about to forget our aim.

“It’s really hard to write a letter to call someone out.”

“…Don’t know what to write at all.”

“Ahaha~ that’s right~”

“As expected, there’s some things we’re good and bad at.”

“U, un, maybe it’s like this…”

In the end, I ended up writing the fake letter to get him out.

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