Right now, I'm buying Moridori-san's dinner.
That person can't cook for themselves.
I'm tired today, so I'm thinking of just getting something from a food stall.
To be honest, I didn't feel like going all the way to the commercial district.
And I wanted to confirm something important.
That is, the facilities of the dormitory!
The facilities of the dormitory were impressive.
Three meals a day were a given.
They had a hyper facility that served both Japanese and Western cuisine, and everything in between.
Basically, students at the academy could eat for free.
Where were they making their profits?
"I hope they're not doing something illegal."
It's possible.
I didn't pay any tuition fees when I transferred here.
There's even a theory that the Megashuva administration didn't think that far ahead.
Let's stop.
If I start poking holes in that, I'll never stop.
"Tax money?"
No, there are VIPs from all over the world here.
It wouldn't be strange if they pooled their money together voluntarily.
Apparently, even the graduates are all super famous people.
"That could be it. Let's just go with that."
I really hope they don't send me a bill later...
One of the things I hate the most is paying taxes.
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It was just about time for me to head back when it happened.
"Why did you purposely lose?" she asked.
"Huh?" I turned around at such an unexpected question.
There stood a beautiful girl with fluffy animal ears on her head and a fluffy tail.
"Whoa!?"
Seriously, I can't believe I got stopped by this character in this place.
The girl's height exceeded 170cm and she had an intimidating presence.
A large scar was visible on her right cheek and shoulder, but her beauty was not lost.
In fact, there was a certain coolness that stirred up my adolescent heart.
I had this character's figure.
Not only was her combat motion cool, but her appearance was also top-notch.
She had healthy, brown skin and long, gray hair tied up in a ponytail.
Her eyes were a beautiful AI color with long, sharp eyeslashes.
She was a character where beauty and coolness took priority over cuteness.
Her unique fang teeth were visible in and out of sight.
It was Masaka Izuna.
She was not the heroine of Megashuva, but her story was also prepared.
She was the favorite character of the management, so much so that she could be considered a main character.
She asked me again, "Amachi, why did you purposely lose?"
She was a wolf-type beastman, and her animal features included her ears, tail, fangs, and claws on both hands and feet.
Otherwise, she looked similar to a human.
Or rather, she was erotically cool.
"Uh, what are you talking about?" I asked.
Was I found out?
Wait, seriously?
Why?
"What are you trying to play at? Fine. Do you have a bit of time?"
"No, I have to go back after this. See you."
I turn to leave, but a commanding voice stops me in my tracks.
"Wait!"
"One... I want to have a match with you."
...No.
My inner "NO" man is saying "no."
"That's impossible," I reply immediately.
My job for the day was supposed to be finished by now.
Norman should have been thinking the same thing.
Besides, you weren't supposed to have any part in the tutorial, right?
What? You were?
I don't know.
"Do you have to do it?"
Yes! This is it!
My inner "YES" man is shouting "yes!"
"Well then, goodbye. Goodbye."
I slowly move forward, trying to escape from the situation.
"I told you to wait!"
Izuna steps into my personal space like an NHK collection agent.
Give me a break.
Even though I haven't been watching TV, I suddenly remember the unpleasant memory of paying for it.
I'm glad it doesn't exist in this world.
Really.
"What's going on?"
I make a puzzled expression as best I can.
"I want you to tell me. I'm weak, but you're strong."
"That's wrong," said with a loud voice.
Say it out loud, "That's wrong."
"Izuna-san, you're stronger than me,"
"I'm weaker than you,"
"No kidding."
"Thanks. Well then,"
Turning around on the heels of his feet a few meters away.
Now, he was just spinning around by himself.
Then, Izuna stood in front of him, blocking his way and circling around him.
Every time he turned around, Izuna was there again.
He had already turned 360 degrees.
"I told you to wait, didn't I!?" she said, her eyes teary with anger.
"I want to know why someone as strong as you would dare to lose," she continued, ignoring his broken words.
"I want to know why you fight and how you obtained so much power...that's why I want to test your skills and see for myself. And..."
She pleaded with a trembling voice.
"Just go to the dungeon and train. It's easy. Come on, do your best!"
"That sounds like an interesting story, Tom," someone unexpectedly called out from behind.
"Huh?! Komachi?!"
"Why are you showing up here? It'll only make things more complicated. Get lost."
"You're already happy, right? You've even escaped your fate of dying. Your chastity has been preserved. It's a happy ending, isn't it? There's nothing more I can do for you!"
"Besides, how did you know I was Tom?"
"Well, that's not it."
"I can't be shaken now. I have to keep my poker face."
Arrange the sentences in the same order as the text.
"That's not it," I said.
"Say it louder," I added.
"That's not it," I said again.
"Izuna-san, you're stronger than me," I said. "I'm the weaker one here," I added. "Seriously."
"Thanks. Well then," I said, spinning around on my heels, barely a few meters away.
I was just spinning around by myself.
And then.
Izuna stood in front of me and circled around me.
Every time I spun around, Izuna circled around in front of me again.
I already made a complete 360-degree turn.
"I'm telling you to wait, aren't I!?" she said, tears in her eyes and getting angry.
"I want to know," she continued. "Why did a strong person like you deliberately lose? What are you fighting for? How did you get so much power... That's why I want to have a match with you and see for myself. And..."
She pleaded with a trembling voice.
"Just go to a dungeon and train," I said. "It's easy. Good luck!"
"That sounds interesting, Tom," someone suddenly said from behind.
"What the...?" I exclaimed.
"Komachi!?" I said. "Why are you here? It's going to get complicated. Just go away. You're already happy, aren't you? You don't have to face death anymore. Your chastity is protected. It's a happy ending, right? There's nothing more I can do for you, so why did you call me Tom? Wait, how did you know my name?"
"No, no, that's not it," I quickly corrected myself.
"Tom, are you crazy?" she asked. "Anyway, why did you turn around when I said Tom? Did you think I was talking about Tom Yum Kung? Do you have a problem with that?"
Why am I getting nonsensically defensive?
Am I stupid or something?
"Huh?" I asked.
"Well, then, I'll go," she said with a look of disbelief on her face. "I'm busy, I have to go home."
And with that, I pushed them both away with my hands.
"Grrr," I heard a non-verbal sound of irritation from Komachi.
Oops.
She's about to lose it.
She gritted her teeth and made a smile again.
"Tom? Are you crazy or something?"
What are you talking about?
After saying that, I regretted it.
I was clearly provoking him!
"Ugh..."
Komachi bit her lip, swallowed what she wanted to say, and put on a smile.
"Are you Amachi-san? Why did you turn around when I called you Tom?"
There it is.
Nitpicking at the edges of my words.
I really hate people like that.
They're the same type of person that I knew in my past life.
Office bullies! Are you listening?!
Oops, I got off track.
"I was wondering if you were talking about Tom Yum Kung? Is there something wrong?"
Why am I getting inexplicably angry?
Am I stupid?
"Huh?"
Komachi looked at me in disbelief.
"Well then, I'll leave now. I'm busy. Goodbye."
I brushed past the two of them.
"Irritated..."
Komachi didn't say anything, but I could clearly hear the onomatopoeic sound of her irritation.
Uh-oh.
She's about to snap.
Komachi's veins bulged on her forehead, but she put on a smile again.
"Hey, listen! Fight me one-on-one!"
Izuna was radiating an intense fighting spirit.
"Amachi-san, can we talk for a moment? Maybe after our match with her."
Komachi gave me a mysterious smile.
This is getting troublesome.
She's crazy.
I want to go home.
Why did they catch on to me?
I don't understand.
Help me.
Go talk to the main character instead.
And come back after flirting.
For my dream illustration.
"Please go ask a more attractive man. See that person on the stage over there? He's so cool. He's the winner of the tournament, isn't he? He looks really strong. He's probably much stronger than me."
I pointed to the large screen and directed their gaze towards the sight of the block champion standing on the stage, speaking with a smile.
Misdirection activated!
"What the hell!?"
"Don't mess around!!"
Izuna and Komachi cornered me.
"No..."