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“Hah, that idiot really did it.”

The first-year Hoshino had annihilated the opposing team during the first fight from their vanguard to their captain all by himself.

The venue had grown awfully noisy.

“I-Incredible…”
“Yes, he’s the second one who managed to pull that off during the prefectural tournament.”
“Huh, Gorilla Sensei, who was the other?”
“Hino.”

Come to think of, I did remember Shuu doing something to that account. I competed in the fighting tournament in Anazumu when I was still weak, so I could tell how abnormal that was.

“Hoshino… he was always unpredictable.”
“Shuu, what does he mean by that? That sounds a bit like he has a temper¹.”
“He ain’t like that… To put it bluntly, his vigor and power differs dependin’ on time and situation.”
“Huh.”

Without interrupting Shuu and Rir’s conversation, Gorilla Sensei continued.

“He apparently trained in Judo ever since he was in preschool, but his talents didn’t bloom. Even when he reached high school, he still had that complex of being weak. But now that changed.”
“Well, Gorilla Sensei pretty much figured out his strengths right away,” Shuu explained, “and once he made sure to praise him enough, he got this strong.”

Hearing how amazing their instructor’s leadership skills were, confirmed what a great teacher the man was.

“You’re incredible, Gorilla Sensei!”
“You think so? Isn’t it natural for a teacher to do his best?”
“Wow.”

This guy was probably the coolest teacher at our school. Even with that face of his.

As we were talking, Hoshino returned, sporting a huge grin.

“Did you see that, everyone?”
“Yep, you were awesome.”
“That was incredible, Hoshino! You did great!”

Indeed, if praise made him so strong, then more compliments were in order. I did learn how to handle people in Anazumu.

“N-Not at all… ha-ha…”
“You were! You’re really strong!”
“I-I-I’m not that great… Heh-heh, thanks a lot.”

He seemed rather happy as he went back to his place.

Shuu was glaring at me.

“You’ve gotten good at that, huh?”
“At this point, I feel like I could become Ginza’s top hostess.”
“Hostess, not host, huh…”
“Yup.”

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“And the team from the — high school takes the championship! We’re now giving the word to their captain, Hino Shuu-“

In the end, the remaining two matches were finished without even the vice-captain of the team ever getting a turn. I did notice that others started to call our school the “Monster High School”.
Shuu is a given, but why are some pointing at me? I don’t get it, I’m not a monster!

“Of course, though I haven’t had anything to do as part of my team so far, so there’s not much I can say. Still-“

It was a pity that Shuu needed to do the interview even though he hadn’t fought at all. The three members who participated in fights and gave it their all – especially Futayama and Nakagawa – were grinning broadly.

“We know your achievements in the individual fights. It makes one wonder why your school produces this many outstanding athletes.”
“This is undoubtedly thanks to our instructor, Gorilla Sen- ah, my mistake-“

The instructor seemed embarrassed when Shuu accidentally used his nickname. Indeed, a gorilla looking awkward, though that was probably a harsh way to put it.

“Finally, could you show your enthusiasm for the provincial tournament?”
“Well, I feel no different than I did at the start, seeing I still have to fight my first match in the team competition, but I shall give it my all!”
“Of course, thank you for your words! Next will be a few words from the competitor who drew the most attention; the first-year Hoshino from — high school-“

After Shuu’s interview ended, he alone came to us.

“…Hah~.”
“What’s wrong?”
“It’s nothin’, I was just thinkin’… why do I have to give this interview when I haven’t done anythin’ so far?”
“Now, now.” I patted his back.

Hm~, there’s not even a single drop of sweat. In the end, he’s the coolest only when he can give it his all.

“Sorry, after you came all the way here to watch.”
“Not at all, your team won, so that’s a good thing. You can show off tomorrow,” I told him.
“Right, I will.”
“Oh, I can’t wait!” Mika agreed.

Shuu and I gave each other a thumb’s up. Mika joined in and did the same.

“Hey, does that mean Hino’s wife is Fún, and Ali and Mika are his mistresses?”
“Guess so.”

I felt like I heard a strange comment, but it was probably my imagination. Yep, definitely my imagination.

“Huh, what are the three of you doing? I want in, too!” Rir joined our conversation sounding somewhat enthusiastic.

Indeed, it was as if she’d been part of our group since forever… Come to think of it, what happened to my younger brother and future sister-in-law? I turned my head where they should be sitting.

“…I-I’m so happy you can see again…”
“Th-Thank you for saying that…”

They were surrounded by lots of people who likely saw them on TV and seemed to have a hard time.

1. In the original, she wonders if Hoshino has a lewd side. I couldn’t think of a way to translate that into English while preserving the other meaning.

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