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How to ruin a romantic comedy - Episode 196

What if I catch a cold... I'll have to take care of it a lot next year..

Anyway, it wasn't a fateful meeting at all, so I'm a little discouraged..

If you ask me if it's a romantic comedy, well... I have nothing to say because it's a scene that often appears when the heroine first appears..

Let’s think positively though..

Assuming that I've confirmed that the Hiyori I know is no different, it's right for me to focus on Lenka for now..

I thought about this, but my heartbeat, which was ringing in a good direction, did not easily subside..

The situation was that strange..

As she has a free spirit, even her appearance has quite an impact..

I never expected it to show up at a time like this..

I have a strong belief that the Academy will be very noisy next year..

When I got off the bus, I felt the eyes of several women..

The gaze was never directed at me. The eyes of the women looking at us were only focused on Lenka..

Eyes full of admiration and wariness.

It's not easy for a student to have his name and face known like this... I guess he's famous not only for his skills but also for his beautiful face..

I knew that Lenka was promising, but it's surprising that I've never seen such a reaction from people..

There were some people who were looking at Chinami next to her..

I'm not sure if it's because he's cute or because he's famous like Lenka..

I think it's the latter because he has a small physique and uses a non-mainstream weapon called Sangdanse, and his skills are good....

“Inoo will lead the women's division..”

“yes, director.”

While I was thinking about various things, I came to my senses after hearing the conversation between Goro and Lenka..

I asked Yamazaki, a third-year senior who will participate as captain,.

“The women's and men's divisions compete separately.?”

“ok? of course. It's not even a mixed match between men and women....”

This means that even if I play amazingly, I won't be able to see Lenka and Chinami.?

I would have done that before I started dating Miyuki, but in this situation, if I do this, who will fall for me??

Bread girl? Vice class leader?

Fuck, no matter how much of a shit game it is, you can’t compromise on even a single thing like this.?

It is truly harsh. It’s like Tokiaka after all..

I was thinking that,

“Maybe the women's division will start first? Because there are fewer applicants than the men's division, preparations are completed quickly..”

I was internally delighted with Yamazaki’s next words..

Well, it's a romantic comedy, so the heroine shouldn't be able to see the main character's wonderful side..

You won't be able to watch my early games though. That's a little disappointing.

“okay.”

“But why are you asking this??”

“no. I was curious because the director told the manager to lead the women's team on his own..”

“Didn’t you read the recruitment guidelines??”

“I didn't see it.”

“.... It's you.”

“How far must you win to qualify for the next competition??”

“Our goal for the men’s division is 4th place.?”

“yes.”

“That's it.”

4All you have to do is go to the river..

However, if we enter the next competition in 4th place, we will definitely be ranked 1st or 2nd in other regional competitions..

1, 2The reason why Wii had such a good advantage was because it was a feature of the qualifying tournament..

If you want to prepare for the future, it would be better to get a high ranking so that you can easily advance to the next tournament..

However, due to the nature of team competition in kendo where one person from each position fights in turn, the average skill of the players must be high..

When we look at it that way, our men’s kendo club’s goals were unrealistic..

Unlike the women's division, we had never achieved any significant results until now, and Tetsuya and I, who had no experience, were included..

I said my goal was 4th place, but honestly, I'm not expecting much..

Otherwise, would you put me and Tetsuya together? It's better to have a team with more experienced players who are 2nd year or higher..

If the current competition had been a regional preliminaries for the national competition, our team would have been in a mourning mood by now..

It was already the weakest team, but with two more beginners joining in, it became the weakest team, so it was natural..

However, since the competition held today is a regional competition, it was okay to just put some significance on participating and the team atmosphere was not bad..

Still, there was some tension. Because it was the men's team's wish to get good grades even here..

Anyway, as I thought before, honestly, this is a competition I was forced to participate in, but I can't cause any inconvenience to the team, so I have to work hard..

**

The inside of the venue I entered with Goro could not be said to be large..

The facilities were pretty good. The number of spectators is large considering the size of the venue..

There is a lot of kendo enthusiasm in the district itself, so even though it is a small local competition, it has its own facilities..

While Goro was talking to the officials, I looked around the venue and tapped Tetsuya's shoulder, who was already nervous..

“There are quite a lot of people.”

“Although it is a simple regional competition, it starts from the round of 32... so there are bound to be many. You’re the vanguard, so don’t be nervous.?”

“Me too... okay. Let's cheer up together.”

“huh. thanks.”

If it was an individual match, I would have gently scratched him, but you shouldn't do that in a team match..

Because if you enter a match, you may collapse..

Every score is important, and the next batter after me was a guy, so it was better to improve Tyler's mentality now and increase his chances of winning..

Soon after, Goro, who had finished talking with the officials and received the inspected equipment, led us to a corner and sat us down..

Then he told the members to put on their equipment and started helping me and Tetsuya..

“The match will be played simultaneously with only the vanguard matches, and as I said on the bus, unlike the friendly matches between members, the match itself will be hectic. It’s safe to say that there is no break time. The game starts as soon as the starting signal is heard and you sit down, so you have to concentrate from the beginning..”

His tone of voice is softer than usual.

It's obvious that they want us to be strong..

As I was putting on the equipment with Goro's help, I felt mocking looks from students at other academies around me..

I think it's funny that we can't even wear protective gear ourselves..

An opponent who looks down on the team the protagonist belongs to... It's one of the standard cliches, but it feels a little dirty..

Regardless of whether they did it or not, Goro, who meticulously helped me and Tetsuya put on the top, finished putting it on, including the cover, and even tied a white string to the top strap that crosses the back..

“Just do what you were taught. Then you win enough.”

The encouragement is really great..

With that thought in mind, I looked at the match table erected in the place where the judges were located..

Our first opponent was an academy called Kaisei..

I'm not sure if it's a strong team or a weak team, but judging by the fact that Goro doesn't provide information about the opposing team and the expressions of the second-year seniors' faces hardening slightly when they check the bracket, it seems like the former..

It looks like it will be tough from the beginning. Although we are the underdog, there is no match that is not tough..

Originally, the main character team was an underdog, and it is the rule of sports that the underdog makes an upset and elicits a surprising reaction..

At the very least, I will definitely win against the opponent I face..

As match time approached, the air in the gym became heavier..

As soon as the organizer gave a brief speech from the speakers installed in the gymnasium, the slight commotion suddenly subsided and became quiet..

-Then, each team moves to a position..

A solemn voice is heard immediately after the speech is over..

Five players lined up outside the stadium..

Afterwards, as instructed, he bowed to the opposing team and the referee, and also bowed to the spectators high up in the stands..

I took that opportunity to look at the audience..

Parents and students are visible. As 32 academies came to play, quite a few people came to cheer..

I quickly scanned the audience and found Miyuki, the baker, and several of my classmates, including the vice-class president, sitting in their seats..

I saw that she came right after class... Miyuki is holding a light stick with air inside, which she got from somewhere..

It appears to have a baseball team logo drawn on it. Is this the team that Miyuki’s family supports??

Miyuki looked around and placed the light stick at her feet..

Since the venue itself had a quiet atmosphere, it seems they decided that it should not be used..

Miyuki waving both hands wildly at me and Tetsuya.

I was fed up with that cute behavior, and as I heard applause and Yamazaki and other team members told me to cheer up, I bumped my fist with them..

Afterwards, as our team and the opposing team left the outskirts, we warmed up by jumping around..

Soon, among the three referees, the two assistant referees on either side crossed the stadium and took their positions in opposite directions..

After seeing the referee release the flag, I gave a light nod to the opposing team..

And while waiting for the start signal to come from the speaker, I reviewed what I had learned..

‘Body-sample match... Body-sample match...’

To obtain a score, matching the specimen is important..

Especially spirited. I have to appeal passionately when I am attacked, instead of the spirit that I had been avoiding until now because I was embarrassed..

Also, the virtue of a vanguard is guts..

No matter who your opponent is, you must not be afraid..

Needless to say, your skills must be good..

In that sense, my opponent was a great opponent..

Even though there was a basic difference in physique from me, he didn't seem shy at all..

Of course, his skills are excellent as he is the leader..

Isn't it the rule in sports events like this that the first opponent is conceited??

No, maybe it's because there is an underlying perception that the academy's men's kendo team is a weak team..

The best thing is to finish quickly so that the next batter can take over your momentum and to intimidate the opponent..

The other person probably also has these thoughts..

I'm anxious because Tetsuya is behind me, but let's go as usual..

You don’t know any other way anyway..

-match...

A voice heard while I was trying to catch my breath.

I finally caught my breath,

-Initiate!

As soon as the start signal reached my ears, I walked towards the boundary line of the stadium..

Then, he took out the bamboo sword he had placed on his belt and held it out to the other person, sat down on the border, and then stood up..

“cheer up!”

“do well!”

At the same time, the second year seniors sitting on the outside and Yamazaki shouted loudly..

The same goes for the opposing team. I cheered for my team’s leader, shouting “fighting” passionately..

I thought the game would be solemn from start to finish, but that wasn't the case..

Immediately, I assumed the upper posture and spread my elbows wide as Goro taught me, and I could see the other person's eyebrows twitching through the forehead..

Did you feel a little intimidated because it seemed like you had gotten bigger? Or are you embarrassed to be dealing with an unfamiliar top??

The opponent's right hand, supporting the hilt of the sword, is twitching..

Are you planning on stabbing me when I get closer? Well, the representative weakness of Sang Sang-se is the neck stab that extends straight from the middle part..

You shouldn't think for a long time..

As Chinami told us, let’s rush in as soon as it starts..

Judging by that, I immediately stamped my foot as soon as I saw the back foot of the opponent who had stopped moving slightly back..

Cooung-!

When I take the opportunity to take a big step forward, I look at the other person's face and see that they are perplexed..

I guess my momentum was better than I imagined.?

wedge-!

I pushed my right hand and gave my left hand as much snap as I could, and realized that if I hit it like this, I would succeed in hitting the head, but it wouldn't be a match..

The distance was a little too much, so it didn't seem like it would be a fight since it hit the center of Jukdo..

What should I do if this happens??

Relax your left hand slightly and pull your back foot less than before to shorten the range..

After understanding the situation in a split second, I moved on with my thoughts.,

“Haaap!”

They were so excited that the small gymnasium rang loudly..

Ugh-!

At the same time, a crackling sound is heard.

I quickly took a step back and held on to the top again, showing my composure..

I hit the lattice area exactly with the lattice part..

Plus, it had power. So much so that the sound of the impact resonates widely around the area..

I was a little clumsy with my patience, but... I guess I can get some points like this.?

The moment I was thinking that,

flutter-!

The referees politely raised the white flag..

This means that the match was so close to perfection that all three judges were confident that I had scored..

I felt my heart boiling, and I grinned when I heard the loud voices of our members from the outskirts..

“good!”

“good job! Matsuda!”

The sight of people shouting “fighting” isn’t bad..

I also like the part where they watch the opponent's every move and engage in psychological warfare during the short period just before the game starts..

After landing a good blow, I like the thrilling feeling of hitting from my fingertips....

To be honest, I was bored with kendo, but I don't know if it's because my intended attack worked, but kendo is starting to become fun..

As I returned to the center following the referee's instructions, I glanced at the audience and saw Miyuki clapping very quickly..

Although it is hard to see because of the distance, it looks like it is surprised and happy at the same time..

The other person's poop-chewing expression visible through the face shield.

I giggled quietly as I watched that and sat down with my knees bent at the border while trying to catch my breath..

Afterwards, as soon as he got up, he rushed towards the attacking opponent and swung his arms..

Jeokjeok-!

Wow-!

Another blow to the head.

This time, two referees raised the white flag..

“to location.”

After scoring two points and winning the first match, I listened to the referee and went to the boundary line to bow to my opponent..

Then I had a short conversation with Tetsuya, who was taking a deep breath outside..

“congratulations.”

“You win too.”

“That's how it should be.”

The voice is very low. The eyes are serious too..

I guess he was fired up with a competitive spirit after seeing my play..

After patting him on the back to encourage him, I walked over to where the members were and took off my mask..

The members were looking at me with admiration..

I guess I didn't expect you to be this good.

“Good work. He was good at it.”

I raised my thumb in response to Yamazaki's praise and watched the match between Tetsuya and his opponent..

After saying hello, Tetsuya pauses and moves only the tip of the bamboo sword..

Suddenly feeling helpless, I let out a small laugh..

I can not understand it. Even if we assume that the opponent can play cautiously since his teammate was helplessly defeated... Why is Tetsuya like that?.

If the vanguard has achieved a decisive victory, isn't it okay to take over the momentum and attack aggressively??

I see that the other person is also intimidated, so they rush at me....

After all, I don’t get along with that bastard..

Tadak-!

Two people lightly clash after a long search battle.

Even if you look at it objectively, it is a boring game that makes you yawn compared to the previous vanguard match..

I looked up at the stands where Miyuki was, wishing the game would end quickly..

I'm still clapping and watching Tetsuya's game..

The tension seems to have dropped a bit, but is Miyuki just as frustrated as me by his fearless appearance??

Probably not. How kind is Miyuki?.

“Hey, wipe the sweat from your hands..”

While I was thinking about this and that, I checked my hands when a second-year senior handed me a towel and said something like that..

There is quite a lot of cold sweat..

I wasn't conscious of it, but I guess I was nervous without realizing it..

I took the towel, wiped my hands, and saw Tetsuya and his opponent starting to exchange offense and defense in earnest..

Just-! Tadak-!

Tetsuya's sloppy playstyle is slowly emerging..

It clings stickily and does not give distance, and the moment a gap appears in the grid, it launches a light attack and appears to be trying to slowly pull the opponent into the swamp..