Volu 10 – Karen Tendou and Surprise Update, Chapter 1 – Keita Amano and Demon King Subjugation
Translator: your_pingas
The bell that urges the students to leave the school rang across the classroom under the sunset.
A bus drove into the roundabout outside and raised a bunch of delicate snowflakes.
The students walking outside look pretty cheerful. They are chatting happily with their friends or club mbers as they are going ho. Everyone’s enjoying their respective after-school ti.
This is no exception for the 5 guys and girls in the Ga Hobby Club.
We’re also setting up the scene at a corner of the 2F classroom with the “Hobby Club” flag. The five of us are still ssing with each other today just as usual- or that should be the case. However…
“…………”
I looked around, and 4 servings of suffocating eyes are staring at in silence.
I feel like I’m in an extrely stressful interview right now.
…It’s hard to bla them.
The reason is because of , Keita Amano.
I’m facing these 4 people, …Tendou-san, Uehara-kun, Chiaki, and Aguri-san-
“…I’m really sorry.”
-I’m confessing my sincere “atonent” in my heart.
Everything started 2 days ago.
I was introduced as a “boyfriend” in my “friend’s girlfriend’s house’s relative eting.” That’s how everything started.
…………
Ay, yes, I know. “Forget the start; you’re already disqualified with that, right. You have to atone right now.” I deeply understand you guys for wanting to skip to the conclusion and stop from talking.
However, I hope all of you can just wait for a mont. Anyway, about visiting another person’s ho as a boyfriend, there’s actually a concrete reason.
The reason has to do with my friend’s girlfriend -Aguri-san’s relative that she introduced to . This person is not to be pushed around.
Sigh, if we’re just going with a slight introduction…
- Main Fushiguro. Age: unknown. Aguri-san’s cousin. A super beautiful flight attendant.
- 10 out of 10 guys that t her will turn around. They will even look at her 3 tis.
- A genius that can do anything.
- She’s super considerate of her little sister.
…Anyway, she’s an incredibly high-standard person
So, if there’s any issues with this perfect cousin-
-Honestly, this person’s an evil villain on the inside.
Also, she’s a villain with an exceedingly terrible personality. She’s the type that won’t even turn friendly in the movie version. Instead, she turns into an enemy that makes our side as miserable as possible. Finally, this douche will ignore the story and win without reason.
Violent, overpowered, superhuman.
This is Main Fushiguro.
Even so, of course, she wouldn’t use those low-level “violence.”
She uses sothing nobler, stronger, and sharper-
-Yes, it’s logic and skills.
Indeed, she never “uses violence to rob sothing away.”
However, on the other hand, she’s a person that uses her skills logically to execute legitimate exploitation.
Once she finds sothing she wants, she’ll request an entirely fair duel with equal risk to its owner. This is Main Fushiguro.
From this point, …no, no matter how you look at it, it’s a legitimate and reasonable duel. That’s why we can’t argue.
…The problem is this Main Fushiguro woman is exceptionally outstanding at “competitions.”
In other words, she’s almost absolutely invincible as long as a “fair competition” is held according to the ga rules.
A woman like this with her competitive attitude, that’s already- either a rogue god or a natural disaster. You can only pray that your house isn’t her next target.
Alright, at this point, I think everyone understands already.
She’s a terrible cousin that can rob everything away because she suddenly wants to. No one will introduce her “real boyfriend” to her obediently, especially for a high-quality handso guy like Uehara-kun. Aguri-san will definitely not introduce him to her that easily. However, she has to follow her “introduction promise.” It’s because there will be a harsher punishnt if she didn’t do it.
As a last resort, Aguri-san decided to sacrifice soone else and chose…
Yes, she chose a disgusting otaku virgin that no one wants- which is , Keita Amano!
…………
…Sigh, I’m really sorry. Although I explained the prologue myself, there’s no need for to hate myself this much, right? Ugh, even if I’m not Uehara-kun, I guess soone with unusual fetishes may still want . Uh, …for example, they may wish to have a weaker gaming opponent. …Yes. ….Crap, the more I think about it, the fewer reasons I can co up with to “recomnd” Keita Amano. It hurts so much. L-Let’s go back to the topic.
Anyway, I think everyone can understand why I visited Aguri-san’s ho as her boyfriend.
Let’s forget whether everyone agrees with first. However, I don’t regret this for a single bit. It’s because Aguri-san and I didn’t betray our respective lover…
…At least, that’s true until this point.
Indeed, Aguri-san and I, …no, I, Keita Amano, have to apologize to everyone because of what happened next-
“-I’m taking Aguri-san, everything of her.”
-An idiotic and lonely otaku just clearly executed a “territorial invasion” to his friend.
*
“I deeply understand how mistaken I am to do that.”
Finally, -after I explained how Main-san went wild that day, I wiped the sweat on my forehead with the back of my head.
Around my desk, with Uehara-kun as the center, Tendou-san and Chiaki are just next to him. They are the “apology-accepting trio” here. The three of them sat in front of , shoulder to shoulder. As for Aguri-san, she sat sowhere behind us, which’s a bit far away. She put her hands on her chin as if this has nothing to do with her.
“…………”
These people never answered once when I started the story. They are just listening to what I’m saying. My optimistic side treats this as them willing to hear out seriously. The pessimistic side, …which is like 90% of , perceives this based on disappointnt and anger.
Of course. Until this point, people have suspected the relationship between my friend’s girlfriend and a few tis. I just kicked all the evidence away with, “That’s dumb.” “We didn’t do anything bad.” “It’s just a coincidence/misunderstanding.” Sotis, we even think that Tendou-san and Uehara-kun are annoying to bug us out.
It’s different this ti.
At that ti, I was consciously laying waste on Uehara-kun- her boyfriend’s territory.
“I requested a direct match with Aguri-san’s cousin that wagered her ‘ownership.’ No matter how much I tried to cover it, …this is not sothing that a friend should do.”
I feel like I’m really in a stressful interview. My hands are sweating as I grabbed my kneecaps. …Crap, even though I already ntally prepared myself. …However, I feel really diffident when I’m facing my important ones.
“Not to ntion that the person in question has a boyfriend, …and I also have a girl that I should treat with sincerity. I was so dumb for making a big fat lie like that…”
My friend, partner-in-battle, the person I love, and the girl I care about are all here.
These people are in the Hobby Club right now. I want to show my best side to all of them as much as possible. They are important to .
However, …that’s why I need to be honest and confess my sins.
“Then, the worst thing that I did is, …even though I know this is an invasion, I still took a step forward. In other words, I consciously…betrayed everyone’s trust in .”
This feels like I’m slowly tearing apart my favorite ga disc. I can feel the circular plate slowly bending, twisting, and breaking. My chest is about to be torn apart too.
How much better would it be if everyone can just be disappointed, angry, or end our friendships without knowing. Why do I have to do that by myself…
“…………”
“…I’m really, really sorry.”
I can’t handle the four of them staring at ti, and I finally can’t help but plop my head down. Honestly, it’s a miracle that I haven’t cried yet. It looks like sowhere in my heart, I still want to play it cool in front of the people I love, even at this point. …How hilarious.
“…………”
A suffocatingly deep atmosphere that makes people want to escape enveloped .
However, even so, …I still think I should make a conclusion. So, I mustered my final courage and raised my head before continuing bravely.
“That’s the end of my apology. …Well, everyone, if there’s sothing you want to say-“
-Suddenly, everyone except Aguri-san slamd the table. After that, three people stood up abruptly under the sunset-filled classroom.
“Eh?”
The unexpected reaction made stand up as well. H-Hiya, honestly, I’m already ntally prepared to be punched by Uehara-kun. I just didn’t expect that the three of them would beat up together.
“Ugh…”
I really want to back up. However…
(N-No, even though this attack power is beyond my imagination, I have to take it since I'm wrong here.)
I spurred my cowardly heart and decided to take everyone’s rage at once. I bulged my eyes at the three of them.
“…………”
Only the noise of gulping can be heard in the eerily silent classroom.
After that, Uehara-kun stood in front of . He lowered his head…as he slowly put his hands on my shoulders.
“Ugh.”
Facing the expectation that I’m finally getting punched, even though I tried to keep my eyes bulged, my body froze right there.
Then, finally, everyone and Uehara-kun slowly raised their head-
-Their strong emotions erupted towards , who’s deeply sinful!
“-Beautiful! That’s our Keita Amano!”
“Yes, I’m really sor- …Eh?”
I tried to apologize reflectively. However, I heard sothing that was out of my expectation. So, I looked at Uehara-kun again confusingly. After that-
“…Eh?”
-Instead of my friends’ angry eyes, -I saw pairs of sparkling eyes that look like they’re watching a hero’s show.
“Eh? Eh? Eh?”
I have no idea what’s happening at all. All I can do is feel dazed. Also, I looked around, and it’s not just Uehara-kun. Even Tendou-san and Chiaki are giving the sa look.
“Hmm, hmm! Yes, this is Amano-kun! You’re amazing!”
“Yes, yes! Seriously, I’ve been waiting a long ti for this! Hi, Amano-ya!”
“…Eh, no, …ehh? What’s happening…?”
I can’t follow up at all. So, I tried to find help and stared in Aguri-san’s direction.
Her hands are still on her chin as she sighed a bit helplessly.
“Sheesh, Amanocchi, why are you surprised?”
“Uh, look, why am I…not being scolded right now? Instead, you guys are praising …”
I said that since I don’t understand.
Aguri-san shrugged her shoulders helplessly again. …Then, she looked at gently and spoke up.
“Why would a friend be mad when they hear such an ‘Amanocchi-styled’ story?”
“…………”
I can’t help but bulge my eyes after hearing that. During this ti, Chiaki and Tendou-san agreed with Aguri-san and nodded repeatedly.
“Yes, yes! It’s such a Keita-flavoured story by Keita. We love it a lot!”
“Chiaki-san’s right. Your story really feels like you. …To that, we can do nothing but throw praises at you. I think it’s not weird for our noses to bleed at this point.”
I don’t think they are lying. The two girls look really excited with their bright eyes, and Tendou-san even prepared her handkerchief.
“…You two…”
Even though I’m deeply throbbed by what they just said, there’s still worry inside my heart. I looked at Uehara-kun, who’s right in front of .
…If we take a hundred steps back, I understand why Chiaki and Tendou-san love those things with my style. I really appreciated that. I’m already relieved.
However, …Uehara-kun’s different, right? Logically, he’s the worst victim in this whole incident.
I visited his girlfriend’s house without authorization and even acted like a boyfriend in front of her relatives. In the end, I participated in a grand battle that put his girlfriend on the wager.
No man in this world would be kind enough to forgive a territory-invading douchebag like-
“Hiya! That’s our Amano! I’ve never been so proud of you!”
-There is. It’s right here.
Uehara-kun patted my shoulder loudly and showed an exceptionally refreshing smile as he continued.
“Hiya, I was freaking out from frustration when I haven’t seen ‘your style’ for a long ti! I can’t hide my excitent when soone’s giving a super ‘Keita Amano-ly’ latte!”
“What’s with that disgusting drink? Can you not compare my attitude to a cup of latte?”
After I complained dumbfoundedly, I replied….the friend in front of with a smile.
“Uehara-kun, …thank you.”
“Oh! I’m the one supposed to be thanking you!”
His carefree smile saved from the bottom of my heart.
However, …even so, I can’t just accept it at face value.
I looked at him solemnly and continued apologizing.
“…But, Uehara-kun. It’s still a fact that I betrayed you disgustingly…”
However, Uehara-kun just smiled at my apology.
“Hey, hey. What ‘betrayal’ are you talking about?”
“So, I just put your lover Aguri-san on the wager-“
“Oh, this. I only want to say one thing about what you did…”
After Uehara-kun paused for a beat, …at the next mont, he put his hand on my head.
“You tried your best to protect my important girl. Thanks, bro.”
“…!”
At that mont, I hastily blanketed my eyes with my sleeves.
…Crap, …I didn’t expect to really cry at this mont. I can feel my sleeves getting wet imdiately, and I’m soon in my 3rd year of high school. How embarrassing…!
“Oh, …how should I put it?”
It looks like Uehara-kun realized my state as well.
“…Uh, right, instead of Amano, Aguri, I want to hear your apology more!”
“Eh!? Why!?”
They naturally removed the topic away from and started chatting. I guess the two are giving ti to adjust my emotions.
“Don’t say why! Even though I understand that you are not introducing honestly, you shouldn’t make Amano do all the work! That supernatural onee-san and Amano are like oil and water!”
E-Even so, no one can deal with that Main-nee-san!”
“Ugh…! …H-How about Kase-senpai?”
“That fake boyfriend’s choice is too shocking, right!? I don’t know that person at all!”
“Aguri-chan, Aguri-chan, I think Kousei-kun’s a good choice!”
“That’s another confusing choice! If he gets along with Main-san, the ‘bad personality concentration’ in the room will be too high! It will upset !”
“Aguri-san, I recomnd Mizumi-kun. I bet he can turn the entire thing around.”
“I don’t want anything to be turned around at all! Moreover, I have no connection with him, alright!?”
After that, the Ga Hobby Club started chatting about Aguri-san’s “what should I do” loudly.
So, I appreciated everyone and cleared my mind in around 2 minutes.
I finally rejoined the conversation when they’re talking about, “So, how did the duel go?”
*
“Oh, co to think of it, I didn’t get to explain the duel and the result.”
After I threw that out, Chiaki leaned forward and glared at a bit angrily. “Yeah, yeah.”
“Sheesh, stop leaving us in a cliffhanger, Keita! Are you that Urasawa-san from sowhere!?” [Note: Naoki Urasawa, a master mangaka that’s famous for creating cliffhangers.]
“No, I don’t rember dragging out the story like the plot of revealing Friend’s true identity…” [Note: Friend is a cult leader and the antagonist in Urasawa’s .]
“That’s how much I’m looking forward to it! K-Keep going!”
“Alright. …Sheesh, I got it. Well, I’ll start from the conclusion-“
I scratched my head and tried to progress the story casually. Right here.
“STOOOOOP!”
“?”
Uehara-kun, Tendou-san, and Chiaki imdiately stopped there.
The three of them got close to angrily, and their face is overflowing with stress.
“W-What are you thinking, Amano-kun!?”
“Uh, no, w-what’s wrong, Tendou-san? What do you an? I’m just trying to talk about the story’s ending…”
“Hoho, that’s why you’re a twisted, non-mainstream idiot boy!”
“Tendou-san!?”
Why did my ex-girlfriend get really mad at ? Seriously, I don’t understand what’s happening at all. …But, when I looked around, I realized Chiaki and Uehara-kun agreed with Tendou-san too.
They spoke up as if they’re scolding .
“Keita is still that degenerate among creators!”
“I’m not even a creator, alright…”
“But, you should’ve learned it as an otaku, right! A story arc should be complete!”
“NOBE is the last person I want to hear this from!”
This girl doesn’t just ignore the story arc. She even threw away all of the existing concepts of a story and went on her own journey. This Miss Modernly Artistic Ga Creator actually dares to teach the importance of a story arc.
“Sigh…” I sighed. As for Uehara-kun, he summarized the two girls’ opinions in a short sentence.
“In other words, Amano, we’re seeking entertainnt from your last weekend’s story!”
“What are you even requesting of a loner that’s bad with words, my friend?”
I’m the guy that lived his “tis I spoke today at school = 0” life plainly before eting with everyone in the Ga Hobby Club. What are you even talking about…
However, Uehara-kun ignored my dumbfounded expression and continued.
“At least, what we want to say is that you shouldn’t start from the conclusion. It’s the sa logic as no detective novel tells you who the criminal is right away.”
“Actually, there are quite a lot. I often bump into this kind of novel.”
Suddenly, the original literature gal next to him, Aguri-san, ca with an on-point rebuttal.
But, Uehara-kun ignored his ex-girlfriend’s unwise betrayal and cleared his throat.
“A-Anyway. To us, this story, … is the hottest cody right now.”
“Can you not treat soone’s lift as a cody so casually and even giving it a weird subtitle?”
This is the first ti that soone added a subtitle to in my life. …It’s the first ti, right?
Just as I’m falling into confusion when people are giving weird looks, Uehara-kun continued.
“It’s impossible for us to not be excited. It’s because…this story is about the ‘Keita Amano’ that we’re familiar with. He’s going to use his weakest power for Aguri and face a terrible and vicious enemy, right? Of course, this only makes us look forward to it!”
“What do you an by terrible and vicious? What do you an by weakest?”
“Right now, we can’t wait for the next episode’s story the most. You actually tried to start from the conclusion directly…! For example, if Jungi Inagawa started his story with ‘this is a ghost tale in the end,’ what would you think!?” [Note: Jungi Inagawa, a director of scary movies.]
“Ugh…!?”
This is sohow really convincing to . Indeed, …a story’s “essence” is slowly pushing towards the end. I have to think about this.
…………
…Wait, does a guy living an everyday life need this ability? Isn’t it far more critical to grasp the skill of talking effectively?
However, Tendou-san, Chiaki, and Uehara-kun look like they are kids from the Showa period looking forward to a serialized play. Their eyes are glowing brightly. Well, I can’t really reject them…
“…Fine. I’ll go from the start. …Well, I may as well try to make the story sound more interesting in my own way.”
“Alright, Amano-ya!”
“…………”
I didn’t expect a guy like to feel that my treasured friends are annoying one day. I glanced at Aguri-san. She, the girl who knows the entire story, shrugged frustratedly before yawning. After that, she started playing on her phone lazily…
(…Hey, everyone, the “main heroine” of my following story is acting like that. …Do you guys really not care about that?)
Even though I really wanted to say that, the three of them will just complain, “How disappointing do you have to be?” So, I kept it inside my heart.
Then…
“Uh, …well, Main-san and I are in the final ga duel that wagers . Aren’t you going to customize it!?”
“(gulp) …Is this the so-called…sandbagging…?”
Mii-chan continued using words that never co out from a little girl’s mouth.
I ignored their insults and remained focused on the screen.
During this ti, -Main-san glared at as she curled up her lips.
“You’re good, Amako. I like that. Well, I’ll- go with this too.”
She pressed the confirm button without making any changes after saying that.
Aguri-san and Mii-chan imdiately began complaining behind us.
“No, customize your chas, you two!”
Their complaint couldn’t be more reasonable.
Main-san started laughing. After I saw her, I gave up and turned back to explain.
“Uh, according to the setting, whoever won 2 matches first gains victory in this ga. So, we’ll have 3 matches at most. So, the two of us will customize it in the next round…”
Just as I’m trying to smooth things over, Main-san said sothing unnecessary.
“3? No, no, if I’m playing 2 wins in 3 gas against Amako, there’ll only be 2 matches at most.”
Main-san smiled ferociously after saying that.
…Sheesh, this person is still the sa. I would’ve freaked out and started shivering in the past. However, it looks like I won’t be afraid of soone once I identify him/her as an enemy.
I looked at the screen again and said this calmly.
“Well, this can be interpreted as I’ll win twice in a row.”
“Oh, Amako can joke around as well, even though it’s boring.”
“…………”
It looks like the two behind are really scared to taunt Main-san. They remained speechless, not even trying to cheer around.
The TV showed the battleground selection screen.
“You want to choose one, Amako?”
“No, let’s go random- even though I want to say that, this is a rare basic cha duel. Why don’t we just go with the simple and plain ‘Default’ battleground?”
“Okay. But, are you sure, Amako?”
“Hmm? What do you an?”
The selection is finished, and the screen is finally turned to the battle phase. The TV is playing the introduction of the course. Main-san showed a provocative smile.
“If we’re going with the default cha and course, …our skill difference will be revealed entirely in the first battle?”
“…Oh, yes. Indeed, this is the worst option when the enemy’s better. There’s no counter between chas, and the victory completely depends on the player’s control. In other words, this condition doesn’t allow a low-skilled player to win.”
The countdown started on the screen already.
“Oh, you’re still going despite knowing that. You’re quite manly, Amako.”
Main-san whistled like she just changed her mind towards .
“No, no, that’s not the case.” I smiled bitterly and answered her.
“I’m just-“
The countdown is over, and the match started-
“-I’m just better than you at this ga.”
-I flashed a lightspeed combo and chipped away 1/3 of Main-san’s HP.
“----“
It’s only been one second since the match started.
Main-san’s cha fell to the ground and entered the invincibility period. At the sa ti, I imdiately distanced myself away with an impressive jump and propel control.
“…Hey.”
Main-san licked her lips next to as her aura slowly switched towards “beast” mode. …It looks like she was completely triggered.
At this mont, Aguri-san can’t hide her questions anymore behind .
“Uh, that combo just then was from Amanocchi, not Main-san?”
“…Yes.”
After I answered her in short, I dodged Main-san’s attacks after she stood up.
Then, when there’s a window in the battle, I decided to answer her upcoming question first.
“I’m pretty good at this ga.”
“Good, …you?”
“Yes, .”
I caught a break in Main-san’s control as I said that. I started damaging her little by little with my secondary weapon.
“…Ha, don’t be so cheap, Amako. …Sure. I feel good.”
Main-san licked her lips as she let out excited moans that’s pretty easy for others to misunderstand. Even though I already gave up being polite to her, I still can’t help but shiver.
I continued explaining to Aguri-san to eradicate this weird atmosphere.
“This is no talent. It’s just that…even for a guy like , if I play this ga every day with my little brother for 3 years, this level can be reached.”
“Playing the sa ga every day for 3 years…”
Aguri-san is shocked. I beautifully slipped through Main-san’s violent attacks as I continued.
“Kousei and I didn’t fight each other during training. We’re just…”
“Just?”
Facing Aguri-san’s question, I- even though I'm in such a fierce battle, I can’t help but smile.
“It’s just that I feel the happiest when the two of us are playing this ga. That’s all.”
After that, my attacks hit Main-san’s cha repeatedly. Once I snapped out of it, her HP is already at 20%. In comparison, I haven’t even taken a scratch.
Aguri-san and Mii-chan held their breaths as their eyes locked onto the screen. I bet they are not listening to at all.
However, even so, I switched my mood and continued.
“So, I’m not saying that I’m the best in the world of this ga…”
I continued locking down Main-san’s movent with my secondary weapon. So, I created a situation where she can’t dodge at all. Also-
“…However, if I’m fighting against an empty-brained hardcore player that thinks she’s the top when she barely played it, -I don’t think I’ll lose.”
-I launched a repeated strike at her with my main weapon.
“…………”
The room is filled with an overwhelming silence.
The screen is showing…sothing that no one other than can imagine.
It’s Keita Amano’s perfect ga.
It’s Main Fushiguro’s absolute defeat.
The situation that my familiars can’t imagine is right here.
At this point, the screen returned to the cha customization screen. When the ga BGM is already playing in my brain subconsciously, my rival, who has been silent -Main-san, finally spoke.
“…You’re good, Amako.”
“…Thanks.”
I didn’t brag about my victory. Instead, I quickly started choosing parts for the second battle.
“…?”
Even though I just got a miraculous giant-killing, I wasn’t too excited. …Everyone around is dumbfounded by my calm attitude.
However, to , this calm attitude of mine is guaranteed.
(I was already confident with my first win after I baited Main-san into a basic cha fight. However, the real problem…is after this.)
Although I just talked about my 3 years’ worth of training, on the other hand, to Main-san, …the value of “one battle” to a genius hardcore player can’t be underestimated.
I don’t even need to list Mizumi-kun as an example. This type of person’s learning speed far exceeds filthy casuals like Kousei and .
In reality, the sa goes for the first battle as well. …Even though it’s my perfect ga, in the end, she could turn the entire thing around if I made a single mistake. -This type of hostility is the most apparent at the final ga.
…I don’t need to care about what happens next.
Even though it’s embarrassing for to say this, a plain guy like doesn’t have the protagonist’s “getting stronger in battle” skill.
So, my power is static. As for Main-san, her skill is growing at an alarming rate.
This way, there’s only one tactic that I can use.
-I have to win before this genius catches up to a normal brothers’ “3 years.”
“I SEE. It looks like you weren’t just fooling around when you said you’ll win twice.”
Main-san started choosing her cha as well. I feel like she already exposed all of my strategies from her mumble.
“It’s more like there’s no way for you to win aside from this, right, Amako.”
“…Who knows.”
Although I answered her emotionlessly, her accusation is way too accurate.
This is the sa logic as a race where a regular car started far ahead of an F1 race car. Even though you had the lead first, the race is already over once the F1 overtakes you. It’s because it can’t be reverted anymore.
From this aning, this duel- the next second match is the most formidable challenge. Everything is decided on whether I can make it through.
“…………”
This ti, it’s completely different from the default cha battle. We carefully assembled the body and parts.
The assembly is basically two people split between the top and bottom screen. So, you can choose a more effective strategy based on the opponent’s build.
However, the sa thing goes for your enemy as well. At least, from my little brother and my experience, if we spend too much ti calculating at this part, in the end, we can’t finish assembling before the ti ends. The resulting match will be horrid.
Well, …I only have one strategy for building my cha.
“Hoho, a cha leaning toward mobility with a sniper, right. Your ta build is quite interesting, Amako. But, are you sure about it? I admit that this weapon and cha are relatively easy to use. However, it’s too far-fetched to call it a strong weapon and part, right?”
“…It’s fine. This suits .”
“I see. Well, whatever.”
After that, Main-san started assembling her’s around the first-class equipnt. …A bunch of hardcore players in this world will avoid using a strong character. It looks like this person isn’t that type. She doesn’t care whether it’s unbalanced or a bug. As long as it gets her “up,” she’ll do it. This is also a respectable and thorough tactic, …if she’s not my enemy.
(Even though I already anticipated this, …this person is indeed scary.)
Of course, a cha like this is a monster filled with overpowered parts. The design is entirely different than my basic build that emphasizes mobility and ease of control.
The customization stage is over. We entered the battleground selection screen. -Right here.
“Oh, which one do you want this ti, Amako?”
“Let’s see. Well, let’s go with random for fairness.”
“Okay.”
Main-san chose random after saying that. After that, the system’s short selection screen was over. The course is…
“A sports arena…”
“How regrettable, Amako. This course is filled with obstacles.”
I made a subtle reaction while Main-san looked at compassionately.
Then, I explained the situation to the two behind.
“My sniper rifle is a weapon that shoots the enemy in a straight line from afar. So, it’s going to be tough in an environnt filled with obstacles or covers…”
“…Crap.”
Aguri-san said this regrettably. After that, Mii-chan asked next to her.
“What about Mom’s weapon?”
“Oh, my weapon is .”
“It sounds strong, and the na matches with Mom as well!”
“Let’s ignore why it matches with first. In reality, this is one of the strong weapons in this ga. A swarm of will be fired in a shotgun-like wave. Although the speed is a bit slow, it has a homing ability. That’s all.”
“Ohh! Such wretched style suits Mom as well!”
“…Mii. You’re getting the ‘belly button tickling’ punishnt tonight.”
“Huh! B-B…belly…t…tickling, …ah.”
For so reason, Mii-chan’s face turned pale and imdiately darkened. …B-Belly button tickling, what the hell is… Even though this is unrelated to the match at all, I can’t let it go. Tickling the belly button…
…N-No, now’s not the ti for this.
The battleground selection screen is over. Finally, the countdown of the match started.
“…………”
Suddenly, the once relaxed atmosphere disappeared. All of us entered the ga world, and two players’ expressions even vanished.
…This is different than the first round. It’s just not . Main-san’s going serious all-out mode right away as well.
As the number on the countdown reduced, my mind slowly dived into the deep end.
After that, -the match started.
“…………”
Both of us nearly finished adjusting our cha’s mode at the sa ti. Then, we dashed towards each other with fast propulsion. We’re facing each other at the center of the course. Simultaneously, we raised our guns to each other. Then-
-The two of us didn’t fire anything as we touched each other by the shoulder.
“Eh, why…?”
The audience Mii-chan got a reasonable question. Then, Aguri-san’s the one to answer her even though she’s not familiar with gas.
“Although I don’t really understand either, …I feel like it’s that, right? Whoever fired first will lose, right?”
“R-Really. It feels like a professional sports team competition.”
“Hmm, it’s actually like that, right? Look, isn’t there a thing that calls gas a sport, well. Uh, what was that again? E…e…”
“…………”
“…E, …uh. ….Whatever.”
“E-sports!”
Main-san and I impatiently yelled as we fought each other. “Oh.” Aguri-san seems to have understood and clapped her hands.
“Yeah, it’s close.”
“No, it’s not close. This is the correct answer!”
“Really? …By the way, you two can really talk while having such a fierce battle.”
“We didn’t say it because we wanted to!”
Main-san and I are getting incredibly frustrated as we continue attacking back-and-forth. …Damn, whether we’re seriously fighting or not, as long as soone’s not getting the gar jargons properly, we can’t help but interrupt. This is the pathetic side of gars.
Aguri-san looked at the two of us and sighed.
“Co to think of it, you two do look like a pair of good friends enjoying gaming together-“
“Ha!?”
“-No. I’m sorry. I’m getting too full of myself. Please let apologize.”
In the end, our extrely annoyed aura exploded on Aguri-san’s face. She freaked out and imdiately apologized before shutting up.
Our ferocious attack-and-defend situation ca to an end. Then, when I caught a break as we distanced ourselves, I can’t help but complain.
“Sheesh, who do you think I’m fighting for…”
Just as I’m negging about it, Main-san…said this with an unprecedented gentle voice that I’ve never heard before.
“Agu’s surely blessed. She can be- loved by a weak idiot like you.”
“…Big talk from a person that lost once to a weak idiot.”
“Ho, you’re right.”
“…………”
On the surface, I still replied to her arrogantly. -In reality, I was a bit moved inside a corner of my heart.
(What just…happened? …Although she’s still despising , …well…)
I feel like her voice has a warmth of humanity- love inside.
“…………”
I tried to give myself ti to think. So, I dragged her feet with my secondary weapon and explosives from afar as I thought about who Main Fushiguro really is.
(Let’s forget how she did it first. Is she trying to use her way to consider Aguri-san’s love?)
In other words, …she’s not robbing a relative’s ownership because of her violent attitude?
I slipped off for a mont. However, I threw this out of my mind imdiately.
(No, even if that’s the case, Aguri-san’s still really sheepish these days. Also, there’s her reaction when she took her Loverbears away. Right now, she’s clearly making Aguri-san suffer. This is an undeniable fact.)
-It’s already a reason for to fight with that reason alone.
So, I shouldn’t distract myself and focus on the match right now.
I made up my mind and continued chipping away Main-san’s HP little by little with my refined attacks-
“Got you.”
“!?”
-However, I suddenly took a massive blow from Main-san and fell onto the ground. I imdiately stood up and distanced ourselves with the invincibility fra.
Main-san laughed out loud and mumbled.
“It’s getting interesting, right, Amako?”
“…No, unfortunately, I’m a guy that loves to be invincible in front of weak enemies.”
“Ha, you sure feel like a pawn. It’s more interesting when you go around.”
“This is all because of- thanks!”
After I said that, I greeted her with a wave of bullets from my main and secondary weapon. However, Main-san clutched it through and took a couple hits only. Her controls are already the sa as when my little brother and I are playing these days.
(…Damn, she’s already getting the hang of it…!)
Her unbelievable learning speed sent chills down my spine. Right now, Main-san’s cha still has 60% HP remaining. It looks like it’s already pretty difficult to corner her before she overtakes .
However, the one thing I can do didn’t change. I need to use the experience of battling against Kousei and acclimate the damage solidly and refinedly. The dumbest thing I can do is to get nervous and make a massive attack. My opponent won’t let this chance go.
“…………”
The attacks between Main-san and I are already reaching the climax. Both of us don’t have the ti to speak.
When Aguri-san and Mii-chan are holding their breaths from behind, our HPs are slowly decreasing as we move closer to victory.
Main-san still has 50%. I have 70%
Main-san still has 40%. I have 50%
Main-san still has 30%. I have- 30%.
(Crap, …she’s chasing after way too quickly!)
This is just not just a simple “fast learning speed” issue. It’s like she’s using a different person’s control every second.
The 3 years between Kousei and I were devastated within seconds. …I’m about to collapse.
However, there’s no way for to back down here. I can’t let her win the second round.
“…AHHH!”
I’m already so imrsed in the ga that I yelled to cheer myself up. You can say that it’s my first ti since I treat gas as entertainnt. The desire for victory is already overflowing crazily inside my chest. Perhaps it’s thanks to this. I’m at the peak of my ga today. I tried my best to resist Main-san’s chase.
Main-san still has 20%. I have 20%
“Nice, Amako! You’re incredible!”
Main-san yelled cheerfully during this intense battle. It’s a match between a lonely guy trying his hardest and a woman enjoying the ga with a cheerful face. I don’t even know who’s the hardcore player here.
Main-san still has 10%. I have 10%
It’s already a “one-hit” battle at this point. You lose after taking a hit, whether from the main or secondary weapon.
I used 3 years while Main-san used 2 battles. It’s not just our own cha’s capabilities. She even grasped the opponent’s ability and the course chanics entirely.
You can’t win with luck in tis like this. It’s simply- the stronger side will win.
However-
“Ugh…!”
-During this ti, Main-san’s controls advanced another level again. This can only be pulled off by soone who knows all of the top-tier parts’ abilities. In other words, it’s the limit of this ga.
As for my default cha, the defeat awaits even if my inner power has awoken to her level.
“Amanocchi…!”
Main-san’s “planning” for her last hit with her secondary weapon. It’s slowly cutting off my escape. All I can do is to prevent myself from dying accidentally and try to escape.
However, this is futile resistance no matter in who’s eyes.
The atmosphere is slowly getting heavier.
Then, -the last mont is here.
“It’s over, Amako. I enjoyed this.”
After cutting off all of my escape routes and pointed the gun at , Main-san said this in satisfaction. Just as she’s about to press the trigger, -however.
“-!?”
She can feel a sense of danger from as she suddenly tries to switch controls.
However, I’m not letting this opportunity go away. I inputted the commands as fast as possible, and I yelled at the top of my lungs.
“TOO LATE!”
“!”
-At the next mont, Main-san’s bullet- disappeared.
This is my final trick up my sleeve that can’t really be called one.
I’m afraid that only Kousei and I know in this world -the miraculous that can only occur with an extrely low probability.
The attack that’s supposed to go off from the main weapon will vanish, and only the defenseless cha remains.
I guess this strategy is banned in official rules.
However, for today’s victory, -I’m using it even if it’s a bug!
“You…!”
Main-san switched from her attacks and showed her defenseless cha.
However, -on the other side, I can’t act imdiately as well. It’s because this bug can only be triggered when both of us are in low HP, super close to each other, and using that particular main weapon.
So, to trigger this bug, I attacked with my main weapon in the wrong direction. -I’m also at my stunned ti too.
In other words, this competition’s result is already pretty simple.
-Whoever presses the trigger first after the stun is over wins.
“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!”
“HEYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!”
The screams of Main-san and I are echoing around the room as we pressed the attack button ferociously!
The button, the tip of my finger, my arm, and my shoulder- no, my entire body is about collapse. Main-san and I are fighting with each other wholeheartedly.
The muscles on my hands are screaming painfully.
It’s already an understatent to call this a duel. -This is a real deathmatch.
Then, at the end of the finale, the one that’s deciding the result of this extre battle-
“GOOOOOOOO! AMANOCCHI! AHHHHHHHHH!”
-The young girl is the main heroine of this story. She’s praying and screaming at the sa ti.
*
“…………”
The after-school 2F classroom is enveloped in an overwhelming silence.
-During this ti, I suddenly realized…it’s not just the Ga Hobby Club mbers here. 7 classmates that are unrelated to the story at all ca into the room. They are awaiting my last weekend’s story while gulping heavily. …Uh, what’s happening?
Facing my confusion, one of the girls cheered out loud and asked with a slightly nervous and shivering voice.
“…T-Then? What happened to Amano-kun and Aguri-san afterward…?”
“Uh, well, who are you…?”
“I’m Nishimura. I’m in the sa class as you.”
“Oh, okay. I guess so…”
I’ve never talked to you, right?
Amid my confusion, another guy that I’ve never talked to roared in anger.
“This is nothing compared to the ending! The ending! Amako-kun!”
“No, Amako is how Main-san calls . I’m Amano-“
“Can you speed it up? I still have so stuff to do.”
“No, who the hell are you-“
“Alright, alright, I, the master of rom-com, already have the answer. …It should be kissing next, right!”
“Kya!”
“That’s why I’m asking where the hell did you guys co from!?”
“MOVE ON!”
“Ugh…!”
Ignoring my complaint, Uehara-kun, Tendou-san, Chiaki, and the classmates, 10 people in total, are giving so intense stress.
After I accepted everyone’s passionate look, I took a couple deep breaths and made up my mind.
Aguri-san and I exchanged looks as our faces turned red.
Just as I’m about to reveal the result of this duel that wagered everything-
“Hey, Amako, we’re going shopping.”
-During this ti, I suddenly received the demon king’s order, who appeared in front of the classroom, Main Fushiguro-sama. I imdiately straightened my back and saluted her!
“Yes, Main-sama! I’m glad to accompany you! (humorous)” [Note: The (humorous) is a tone or “word habit” here. It’s mostly used during the late Edo and early iji periods by artists, craftsn, or playboys. You will see this a lot in the next chapter.]
After I said that, I packed all of my belongings at lightspeed. Then, I just dropped a “bye” to everyone, who all fell speechless. After that, I walked out of the classroom with Main-san- Main-sama. I kept bowing down to her as I smiled humbly and apologized.
“Hehe, I’m so sorry for making you wait for a guy like , Main-sama. (humorous)”
“…Don’t talk. It’s disgusting. Just shut up and carry my luggage.”
“Hey, sure! I got it!”
I squeezed myself to dirt level as I walked next to her.
So, the Ga Hobby Club of today ended successfully as well-
“YOU--- LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTTTT!?”
-Suddenly, a deafening roar or cry from the 2F classroom echoed throughout the entire school.
…………
…Hmm. Uh, well, …what.
Including this pathetic and miserable ending-
This is , a lonely and twisted gar, Keita Amano.
…………
I’ll be looking forward to- no, please don’t. I’m really sorry. I’M REALLY SORRY, EVERYONE!
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