"Now that I think about it, how far have Hachiman-kun and Hiyori-san progressed in their classes?"
At night, when I was soaking in the bathtub, Arisu asked me this question while soaking in the bathtub after washing her body.
Then Hiyori, who was already soaking in the bathtub and hugging me, opened her mouth first.
"Our class is clearly divided into those who can exercise and those who cannot, so it was easy to decide which athletes would participate in the recommended events. We haven't decided on the order yet."
"I'm planning to take a physical fitness test and make a decision from now on. But it took me a while to decide because the ability-first group and the chance group clashed with everyone."
"I don't understand. The borrowing competition is fine, but the other recommended events are decided to give priority to ability. By the way, Hachiman is an independent, right?"
"Well, by the way, Masumi. Are you going to participate in the recommended event?"
I talk to Masumi, who is about to wash her body. Masumi has a fair amount of athleticism, and will probably be one of the mainstays of A-class.
"I'll be participating in three other than the borrowing competition."
''For the borrowing competition, I'm going with A-class players with low athletic ability. In this competition, luck is important, so even if you have poor athletic ability, you still have a chance.''
Well, I guess so. Scores are tallied within each grade, and the bottom 10 students have points deducted from the written exam.
That's pretty big, and in order to avoid that, it's a good idea to enter someone with poor athletic ability into a borrowed competition where the points are high.
If he were lucky enough to get 1st place, he would almost certainly not be in the bottom 10.
"By the way, Hachiman. Are you going to participate in the recommended event?"
"I haven't volunteered. I'll take a physical fitness test next time, so it depends on the results."
Well, there might be one type. I'm one of the more athletic people in my class.
"I only compete in borrowed items. If I don't do well there, most likely I'll end up in the bottom 10 in my grade."
Well, I guess so. I'm sorry to say this, but Hiyori's athletic ability is poor.
"Well I guess, but you won't have any problems with written exams, right?."
"Yeah."
"As for me, I won't be participating in all the competitions. I'll make lunch boxes for three people on the day."
"Huh? I'll do it like usual."
"Hiyori-san, you're going to be competing, so it's best not to waste your strength. Besides, you're always taking care of me."
Arisu said that, showing no signs of giving in, and Hiyori eventually nodded as if she understood and decided to leave it to Arisu. Arisu's lunch... that alone gives me motivation.
As I was thinking about this, Masumi finished washing her body, got into the bathtub, and hugged me.
But it would definitely cause problems for Junior again if all three of them hugged me in the bathtub, so could you please stop?
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The next day, it was time for physical education, and today we had to measure everyone's physical fitness.
Since Horikita's plan prioritized abilities, it was important to understand each person's abilities.
That's why I decided to work on grip strength first. In terms of order, Sudo wanted to do it first, so it was Sudo and the others were lined up.
Then Sudo, who was first, set a record of over 80, and Ayanokoji, who was second, set a good record of 60, but it was a mystery that Ayanokoji was looking far away in a daze for some reason even though he had a good record.
"Next is Hikigaya-kun."
Hirata said so, so I took the measuring device and put all my strength into it.
Now what will be the result?
Result is...
"It's 55.3."
"That's 55.3...Yeah, Hikigaya-kun is currently in third place, so I might ask him to participate in the four-way tug of war."
Seriously? I've been training my body, but it's growing faster than I expected.
Well, it's good because it's a chance to earn private points.
With that in mind, I handed the measuring device to the next Yamauchi and waited until everyone had finished measuring...
"Everyone has finished measuring. Regarding the four-way tug of war, in order of the numbers on the measuring device, it's Sudo-kun, Ayanokoji-kun, and me and Hikigaya-kun."
As a result, he achieved the fourth best record among men, and was selected to participate in the four-way tug of war, one of the recommended events.
Next was the borrowing competition, which we decided to decide by playing rock, paper, scissors. Since it is a game that relies on luck, it seems that the decision is left up to luck.
Now then, what will happen...
"So, I decided to participate in two recommended events: the four-way tug of war and the borrowed object competition."
That night, I reported today's results while having dinner with three of my co-habitants.
As a result, I ended up winning at the rock-paper-scissors competition to decide the borrowed items and participating.
I declined to participate in the mixed two-person race, and placed fourth in the relay race out of three male participants.
Well, there was almost no difference between me and 3rd place, so depending on my future record, I might be able to make it.
"I see. I can only support you, but please do your best."
"Thank you. I want you to look like a cheerleader...I'm just kidding, so don't stare at me."
When I make a light joke, Arisu stares at me.
Why do her eyes look so scary?
"It's totally fine. I'm too embarrassed to do it on the day, but if you don't mind being in this room the day before, I can dress up as a cheerleader."
"Seriously? Please."
"Is that an immediate answer...?"
"Of course it is!"
Hiyori and Masumi also stare, but they don't know. Most of you guys are taking a bath with a guy who isn't your boyfriend either, so it's not much different.
"Okay, well. I know Hachiman-kun is naughty, so let's stop blaming him so much."
When Arisu says that, the two of them back down in shock, but they don't understand.
"More so, Hachiman-kun. What do you think will happen as a result of the sports festival?"
"...It's so sudden. It's almost January until the main event, and I don't think there's a participation list for each class."
"Don't think about it that hard, just go with your intuition."
Intuition...
''Roughly speaking, I think all class points will be deducted. Aside from the 1st year students, I think the 2nd year and 3rd year students of class A will be ahead, so I think the red group will win. However, for the 1st year students, Class C will come in first place. Class B will be in second place, and Class A and D will be competing for the bottom spot."
That's just my intuition. Arisu is physically weak this time, so she won't be able to act behind the scenes against other classes.
That would inevitably put a heavier burden on Katsuragi, but it would be impossible for that clever man to match Ryuen.
Similarly, D class is full of stupid people, so there is a high possibility that they will be defeated as Koenji said.
As for the battle for first place, most likely the C class led by Ichinose will win. In terms of overall strength, they are superior to the B class led by Ryūen, and since Ryūen is also a member of the white group, it would be a loss to interfere with the C class.
"I think so too. If events with as many negative elements as this one continue, it will likely lead to a chaotic situation."
Well, I don't think there will be two consecutive events, but I'm sure there will be similar events in the future.
At least there are two more sports festivals.
"Well, let's assume that your class points will go down. The problem is the order in which you participate in the competition."
This is important. Since it's a competition, you'll be bumping into other classes, but you want to bump into as many small fry as possible.
If you match with small fry, your chances of getting first place will increase.
"That's right. In that case, the information on other classes' participation lists will be important. By the way, Hiyori-san isn't participating in the discussion, right?"
"Yes. Ryuen-kun has prohibited me from participating."
Well, I guess so. After all, Hiyori lives with Arisu, the A-class leader, and me, whom Ryuuen declared he would defeat, and if I were in Ryuuen's position, I wouldn't let Hiyori participate in the discussion.
Therefore, it is impossible to get information about B class from Hiyori...
"Then, Is there anyone in B class who hates Ryuen?"
Masumi asks. In other words, they're buying it from someone who hates Ryuen. It's not a bad strategy, but it won't work this time.
"There are, but I don't think anyone will betray him."
I think there are people who hate Ryuen as Hiyori said, but I don't think there are people who are thinking of betraying him.
Part of it is that Ryuen is scary, but that's not the only reason. Ryuen's ability has been evaluated since he achieved the achievement of being promoted to B class.
I'm sure there's no one who would betray Ryuen like that.
"Well, it's difficult to get information about Class B, so we have no choice but to make sure our information doesn't leak out. Also, Masumi."
"what?"
"You should be careful. There is a possibility that you might be attacked by someone in the dark."
Due to Ryuen's personality, there is a possibility that he will carry out a secret attack. There is a high possibility that Masumi will be targeted by the main forces of B class.
"I know. But you should also be careful too, Hachiman. There's a chance you'll also be targeted"
I won't deny it. There are many enemies besides Ryuen. I don't plan on being defeated for free, but depending on the situation, I might fight back, so be careful.
"That's my intention. However, if you have a bad feeling, I'll come right away to help you, so just call me, okay?"
"Are you worried about me?"
"of course"
What are you talking about now? If someone important to me is in danger, I will do whatever it takes to help them.
"...Okay"
Masumi, on the other hand, looks away and plays with her hair, but that gesture is endearing.
「...…」
Then, Masumi glances at me, and it's great to see you, who are usually so cool, acting like that.
「...…」
When I was excited by Masumi's gesture...
''Kohon''
Suddenly I heard someone coughing, and when I looked around I saw Hiyori and Arisu with their hands over their mouths.
"It's fine that you two are good friends, but please eat before it gets cold."
"That's right. There's no point in letting the rice that Hiyori-san took the pains to make cool down."
The two of them say so. I agree with you about that, but was there some other reason why you cleared your throat?
"Okay, okay. For now, let's eat Masumi." I said, and started using my fork to stab an onion.
"...." Masumi.
"...." Sakayanagi Arisu.
Quiet....
Why's there no sound of moving their spoons or chewing?
Did they stop eating? I looked up and saw all three of them were staring at me.
"What's wrong...?" I was confused.
Did something happen?
Wait, w-why are their faces all dark red?
What the hell did I do?!
"Kohon"
Hiyori broke the silence by coughing again, "Hachiman-kun, please be a little more careful with your words."
Arisu nodded, her cheeks more red than usual, "Hiyori-san is right. You should take a look at Masumi-san's face."
So, I did. She was glaring murderously at me with almost tears in her eyes, her face all deep red almost matching her hair colour, feeling ashamed?
Why?
"....Yeah. Just Hachiman... if I'm in trouble, please help me."
"...." Sakayanagi Arisu
"...." Shiina Hiyori.
They both just started eating their food honestly, not expecting Kamuro-san to swing both ways.
".....Of course."
"...thank you"
Masumi resumes eating that one last time, but her current "thank you" must be too destructive...
To be honest, I can't see Masumi's face as she used the bowl to cover her face.
Having made that decision, I looked down and resumed eating Hiyori's food.
Then, the four of us studied a little, took a bath together, kissed the three of them goodnight on the lips, and went to bed together, and the day ended successfully without anything unusual.
Except I noticed Hiyori and Arisu taking small glances at Masumi from time to time, and their cheeks will turn slightly red but then look away in embarrassment.
Why?