Baka to Tesuto to Syokanju:Volume6.5 Me and My Stupid Brother and a Switch of Classrooms

Me and My Stupid Brother and a Switch of Classrooms

Me and My Stupid Brother and a Switch of Classrooms

“—That’s how it is. I hope to film a promotional movie of Fumitzuki Academy through A class. What do you think, Takahashi-sensei?”

“Yes, principal. I have no reasons to object.”

“Well, this really helps me out a lot. It’s because of those idiots messing around recently that our Fumitzuki Academy’s rating has been falling down the slope…”

“I’ve kind of realized that.”

“Oh yes, I’m thinking of having a few students from A class perform in this. What do you think about it? Who should I choose to perform?”

“In that case…I think it will be more appropriate to choose the valedictorian Kirishima Shouko-san and the vice-valedictorian Kubo Yoshimitsu-san to lead the performance. However, the unfortunate thing is that both of them are not very sociable and don’t really talk much.”

“Kukuku. It’s unexpected of you to say that.”

“I’m just stating an objective view. I do know that I am not very affable after all, so I’m more familiar with such a thing.”

“Oh my. Are you angry? I’m sorry to you then. Please carry on.”

“No…if we’re talking about a student who has outstanding grades, is hardworking, and is very lively—I feel that Kinoshita Yuuko would be a fine choice for the lead in this clip.”

“Fm fm, so she’s the only candidate you choose? Are there no other students you’ll choose?”

“We do have other choices, but there will be so accompanying risks.”

“Risks?”

“Yes. For example, our class has a student like Kudou Aiko who has outstanding grades too and is very outgoing…”

“Yes.”

“But with her as the lead in this, we might have to check on which words have to be censored from being aired to the public, and we may have to consider the use of mosaics after the film.”

“…I thought…A class’ students were the only normal one…”

“Principal. I was making a joke.”

“Your joke isn’t funny at all, you know!?”

“Anyway, Kudou-san’s attitude towards sex is more open and outgoing. I think she’s not a suitable choice a represent the image of a school that promotes studying.”

“Is that so…then, let’s have Kinoshita Yuuko be the main actor. Can you please pass a message to her?”

“I understand.”

“Oh yes, how’s this girl’s singing?”

“What do you mean?”

“We don’t have many people in the choir. I want to let that child and A class sing the school anthem together with the choir, and that she stands at the front.”

“I don’t really understand, but there shouldn’t be any problems if it’s her. Her twin brother Kinoshita Hideyoshi is in the drama club, and once performed a musical. I feel that she as the older sister should have some ability.”

“She’s really a perfectly outstanding student.”

“Yeah. She has such outstanding conduct, beauty, excellent grades, and is very sociable. It’s impossible to find another model student like her.”

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“I’m back.”

“……Haa…”

“Fm? Ane-ue, what’s with you? It’s really unlike you to sigh at such a oment.”

That acting maniac idiot brother of mine came home after club activities and widened his eyes after seeing me like this.

“What do you mean, Hideyoshi? Is it really strange for me to sigh like this?”

“No, I’d didn’t mean that…”

Even though he says so, but he’s raising his eyebrows in a stunned manner.

Whenever I see that face, I get the feeling that I’m facing the mirror.

It might be a little weird to say that when I have the exact same appearance, but Hideyoshi really has a very pretty face. Bright wide eyes, clear and speckles skin, a nice oval face, he’s definitely a pretty boy who has nice rosy cheeks (?) that every girl will be jealous of—but I think this sounds like something I can be proud of.

But unlike me, who had to spend so much effort trying to slim down and such in order to maintain top shape, this idiot has such a cute face even though he doesn’t do anything. it’s really unfair! And also, for some reason, he’s more popular amongst the guys than me…he’s a guy! A guy!!

“…Well, that doesn’t matter now anything now…”

Another sigh came out from his mouth.

“What exactly happened? It’s unexpected that you’ll toss aside your favorite literature of pretty boys making out with each other and space out. Something definitely happen, right? Also, you’re not dressed in your underwear or jersey…”

Hideyoshi tilted his head as he stared at the box of internet purchases laid on the living table. To me, who’s cares about how the world outside views me, online net shopping is really very convenient. No matter what troublesome things I buy, my interests will not be revealed toe everyone in class no matter what I buy online.

“The only interest I really exalt is reading girl-oriented light novels while wearing easy-fitting clothes. You have no reason to tell me off like that.”

“It being the only thing is one thing, but it doesn’t seem right to call it exalted…”

“What’s with that blunt expression of yours?”

Really, why must the world view such an interest coldly? It’s true however that when people ask me what’s my interest, I’ll say ‘reading books’ and when I answer,

“I like pure literature, especially the story of “The Sound of the Mountain” by Kawabata Yasunari. This story has words that express reminiscences of the past and love as the central theme that touched my heart…”

And when I answer,

“I like girl-oriented light novels, especially the part in ‘When I wait for you under the legendary tree (Vol.3)’, where Shinji, whose love was not accepted, attacked Yuuichi with a blunt weapon. It was really a moving scene…”

I think there’s a big difference in these two sayings.

“Then, what happened? Is there something troubling you, ane-ue?”

Hideyoshi asked with a nonchalant attitude. Should I say that it’s a problem? Or that it’s a bother…

“Hideyoshi, you’re good at singing, right?”

“Singing? Well, it’s not that I can be considered good at it, but it’s definitely a lot better than yours, ane-ue.”

“Ku…you really dare to say it…!”

It’s vexing, but he’s right about that, unfortunately.

“Haa…why must it be that you can do what I can’t do…”

“Besides that, your studies had been outstanding throughout.”

“I want to have the talent to sing instead of having the talent to study now…”

I think my voice isn’t bad, but my sense of rhythm is a complete flaw. Even when I go to karaoke with everyone, I’ll just be clapping together with everyone.

“What is it? is it that you have a chance to singing in front of people?”

“That’s how it is. Our Takahashi-sensei here told me ‘I can only ask you for this, Kinoshita-san.’ and hoped that I could perform a promotional movie for the school…”

“Singing in a school promotional video. You mean, singing the school anthem?”

“You’re correct…haa…”

Thinking about this makes me very depressed. Even if I start working hard now to learn how to sing, I don’t think there’ll be much of an improvement.

“If it bothered you so much, couldn’t you have refused Miss Takahashi’s request?”

“I don’t want to. I’ve always worked so hard to maintain that outstanding student image in front of everyone. How can I just give up because of such a trivial thing? Don’t joke around!”

“You’re really dedicated in maintaining your appearance there…”

“That’s just like a Kinoshita bloodline or something. You perform on the stage, while I perform the role of an honor student in my daily life.”

“Muu, if you think of it that way, we may be really alike.”

I don’t want to admit it, but if we leave aside our gender and personalities, us siblings’ natures might be very similar. Our appearances, and even our inner mindsets may be mixed up…

“…(stares).”

“Wha, what is it, ane-ue? Why are you staring at my face? Is there something on it?”

Really, alike.

“…You’re, really good at imitating others, right?”

“If possible, I hope you’ll call it acting.”

“That kind of small thing doesn’t matter…Hideyoshi, can you act as me?”

“That sort of level is very easy. I have a clear grasp on your characteristics.”

“That’s right. We’ve been together since you were born.”

Besides, he did some things during the summoning tests before.

“If we just swap around for a while during filming, I suppose you’ll…”

“Ane-ue, are you thinking of letting me take over you…?”

Hideyoshi gave a look of disgust as he backed away.

“That’s right. As long as you wear my clothes, fill up some things under the chest and don’t cause any mishaps, nothing will be exposed, right?”

“Stuff things under the chest? What are you saying, ane-ue? That level of chest size doesn’t need that kind of thing—A, ANE-UE! WAI…! MY JOINTS THERE MUST NOT BE TWISTED IN THAT DIRECTION…!”

“Hideyoshi, I’m really, troubled here, you know? Won’t you listen to me?”

“I’M FEELING TROUBLED HERE TOO!?”

“So, we’re even then? Shouldn’t siblings help each other?”

“No, that kind of reason is too wrong no matter what—OWWWW! I, I’D UNDERSTAND! I’LL BE VERY GRATEFUL TO HELP OUT!”

“I see. That’s great. I’ll endure for now then, and I won’t snap your elbow.”

Until this switch around is over, that is.

“Uu…seriously, it’s bothersome to have such a violent older sister.”

“What? That’s because you just said something unnecessary.”

“Muu…I’d just stated the fact…speaking of which, when are we going to begin the switch?”

“We’ll meet up after school tomorrow and change clothes at the sports equipment room…as for the padding, since you say it’s alright, there’s no need to do so.”

“After school tomorrow? My class will have a remedial lesson, I’d say.”

“Remedial? Won’t it be bad to skip it?”

“Hm. I’d be climbing a step closer to being retained if I’d skip it.”

“How bad are your grades exactly…”

“This is the only thing I’d can’t argue against…”

“Well, it can’t be helped in that sense. I’ll act your part there.”

“Ane-ue?”

“Yes.”

“No, that’s…”

“What? You’re saying that I can’t replace you?”

What can this guy do that I can’t do other than singing? I’m not that stupid. I do know that guy’s traits just like how it is the other way around.

“No, I’m not saying that you can’t replace me, ane-ue…but, please don’t interact too much with the students in my class. Once they know that you’re a guy…”

“If they know?”

“They’ll definitely say that I’m a real girl the next day…”

“…They won’t guess that you swapped places with me, but will think that you’re a girl, huh…as expected of F class.”

“So, I’d hope that you’ll be careful when interacting with them.”

“I get it. Don’t expose too much this time. I’ll reward you well if we can pull this off successfully.”

“Leave it to me.”

After that, I check that Hideyoshi’s singing of the school anthem has no problems, and put down the box of internet purchases in a relieved manner. In the last volume, Yuuichi had a weapon ready, got beaten back, and managed to drug Shinji. I’m really looking forward to how the events will develop.

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