Story 3-20: 『Performance』
Speaking of the standard confession at the bottom of the school building, a classroom in the evening, or an unmanned rooftop… I chose the back of the schoolhouse.
“Tamaki!?” (—)
The target had already arrived at the eting place.
As soon as he say my face, his expression changed. This was expected.
Because right now, I was pretending that I was being trapped by Katsuragi.
“Umahara! Help m-!?” (Tamaki)
In the middle of asking for help, Katsuragi closed my mouth with his hand. He drew close without changing.
“H-hey! Katsuragi! What are you doing!” (Umahara)
“So noisy, shut up! This person is bad! She double-crossed !” (Daichi)
“You’ve been making Tamaki keep you company against her will!” (Umahara)
He bellowed.
Blood began to rush to Umahara’s head. I tapped Katsuragi’s knee with the hands held behind my back.
It was the signal to provoke him. Accordingly, Katsuragi spoke.
“If you think that, I dare you to take her! Think you can!?” (Daichi)
“Wha-…” (Umahara)
“It can’t be that you’re saying you’re afraid of right? Still, I don’t mind. Tamaki will just keep being mine!” (Daichi)
… For a mont, I wondered if he should hit . I braced myself for such a situation.
“Please! Umahara!” (Tamaki)
Attacking the retreating enemy with a scream, Umahara finally stirred.
“… Damniiit!!” (Umahara)
“Here he cos!” (Daichi)
In order to guarantee my freedom Katsuragi brushed off Umahara’s punch with his arm.
In order to not interfere, I imdiately withdrew from there.
Katsuragi confird it before letting out a left front kick. It was a critical hit as it hit Umahara’s unguarded side, and though he braced his legs it wasn’t effective and was blown back.
“Ga-ha…!?” (Umahara)
“That’s not all!” (Daichi)
Katsuragi stamped on Umahara who had fallen. Many, many tis.
Each and every ti the groaning lessened, and was instead replaced with a crying voice.
“S… stop it…” (Umahara)
“You’re noisy. Shut up.” (Daichi)
Katsuragi seized Umahara by the hair, pulling his head up and smacking Umahara’s face with his palm.
“O-ow…!?” (Umahara)
*Pashin!*
“S-sor-…” (Umahara)
*Pashin!*
“P-please…” (Umahara)
“Was there a ti that you stopped when I asked? None, right? Then you know what’s about to happenDaichi)
This ti, Katsuragi made a fist and held it high. Understanding what would be next, Umahara began begging for his life.
“I’m s-sorry! Anything, I’ll do anything! Please stop it! Please!!” (Umahara)
Without caring about asking for help earlier, he cried and begged regardless of how he looked.
At the least, he didn’t tell to run away. Therefore my feelings weren’t diminished at all.
… Well, even if he told to escape, I would stay to record what happened.
“It’s a promise then.” (Tamaki)
I closed the cara feature that was recording since a mont ago. Confirming the folder, it was properly recorded.
“T-Tamaki? W-what are you…” (Umahara)
Umahara was unable to grasp the situation. So I inford him.
“Umahara… the confession. It was a lie.” (Tamaki)
“… … … Eh?” (Umahara)
“I hate you… I just lured your out here.” (Tamaki)
“N-no way…” (Umahara)
His expression turned to one of despair.
His face lost its energy.
“Katsuragi. Don’t let him get away. Because we need him from now on.” (Tamaki)
“Yeah, it was like that.” (Daichi)
Katsuragi cracked his neck with a *Koki*. Umahara’s body trembled. The situation was perfect.
“Then, let’s do the final binding.” (Tamaki)
“Ti to break him, huh.” (Daichi)
Katsuragi extended his hand towards Umahara.
Afterwards, we continued until Umahara promised to comply with our instructions.
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We were accompanied by Umahara the next day.
It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that coming with us was fated. Because it was a once in a lifeti chance from us.
Today’s last class was devoted to assigning the roles of the play.
As committee chairman I listen the students that were candidates on the blackboard in the front.
After the behind-the-scenes roles were filled, we finally started with the starring roles.
“Well, I think we will now decide the actors. First of all, I want to determine who the hero and heroine, who are the axis of the story, are… this ti it will be limited to recomndations only. Because this is important. And so, does anyone-?” (Tamaki)
“Yes ye~s” (Shuri)
“Yes, Shuri-chan.” (Tamaki)
“I think Sajima-kun would be the best hero after all!” (Shuri)
Shuri-chan still recomnds Sajima. It couldn’t be helped because I didn’t tell her the strategy. Rather, I was grateful that it was moving along as I expected.
“Ah, so, Sajima. Should I count you as a candidate?” (Tamaki)
“Yeah, I don’t mind. Then I recomnd Hamakaze as the heroine.” (Sajima)
“Well then, that’s the first two. Is there no one else?” (Tamaki)
I looked around the classroom, but no one else rose their hand. I didn’t want the amount to increase. Otherwise, the fight would not be carried out.
“… Alright. Looks like there isn’t. Then, I’ll recomnd one last person.” (Tamaki)
I told everyone such, and forcefully wrote a na on the blackboard. Those behind beca noisy.
I’d gotten used to this.
“My recomndation is Katsuragi Daichi.” (Tamaki)
“Then, I recomnd Tamaki Yuina as the heroine.” (Daichi)
Katsuragi gave a response similar to Sajima’s as a form of revenge.
Of course, Sajima flared up.
“Oioi, Tamaki. Are you serious?” (Sajima)
“What do you an? I recomnded Katsuragi because I thought he was suitable.” (Tamaki)
“Such an ugly person should not play the leading part. It’s unpleasant to see an acting pig.” (Sajima)
Laugher suddenly rose up. Nanamin was frowning. When Katsuragi was spoken ill of… her composure broke.
“No, I think when it cos to it a guy with a filthy soul like you would be the unpleasant one. Hey, do you even have a soul?” (Daichi)
Katsuragi stood up from his seat to ridicule Samjima.
“Tornting soone as a hobby, I don’t think Sajima could do it.” (Daichi) [TN: Sajima’s na in this line was read as “クズ”, or waste/garbage/scrap/etc.]
“… What’s with that. Aren’t you getting cocky?” (Sajima)
“No, it’s nothing like that. However, I wonder which of us is inferior, I’m thinking about so way to let you know.” (Daichi)
“… Letting know, you say? It’ll be the sa as always.” (Sajima)
When Sajima said that, young n in the class stood up one by one. Looking at the situation, Katsuragi smiled.
It worked like a charm.
“Though I don’t mind doing it like this… it’s unfortunate. The peerless Sajima is afraid to have as his opponent.” (Daichi)
“The f*ck are you playing at.” (Sajima)
“So what will you do? Pin down with everyone? You’re a coward after all. Though I’d never be defeated by pigs like you guys. Right, Sajima?” (Daichi)
“Wha-“ (Sajima)
Sajima was surprised by the unexpected na being called out. Things are going our way.
“That’s right. It’s pathetic to see…” (Nanami)
“… … …-!!” (Sajima)
Sajima’s face blushed with sha from Nanamin’s remark. He clenched his hands. He shoulders were shaking with anger. He pierced Katsuragi with a sharp glare.
“… Alright. Just as you wanted, I alone will be your opponent. I’ll take your provocation…” (Sajima)
“Even though I just said the truth… Well, it’s fine. So? Will we start here?” (Daichi)
“… No, just wait because I’m going to prepare a place for you to die. Don’t think that you’ll ever be able to have sothing like an enjoyable school life again.” (Sajima) [TN: First sentence wording is awkward… Suggestions?]
“Right back at you.” (Daichi)
“…Tch!” (Sajima)
Sajima clicked his tongue and left the classroom, going sowhere. Probably to reserve the place he declared. He’s the director’s grandson. If it’s sothing to this degree I’m sure he can get away with it.
My prediction was right, and Sajima returned after a few minutes with the key to the judo hall.
We went to the judo hall. Sajima used his influence to get permission from the teacher and it was now reserved. By his proposal, it was decided that they would fight here.
Katsuragi and Sajima confronted each other in the center. We surrounded it.
Perhaps, that guy also won’t co out unhurt this ti.
The referees were the spectators.
“… Trash. I never thought in my wildest dreams that you would pick a fight with .” (Sajima)
“Yeah, neither. I thought I would always continue to yield… but I won’t lose here.” (Daichi)
“You think you can win?” (Sajima)
“I’ll win. Because I won’t give up.” (Daichi)
Katsuragi smiled as he said that. Sajima didn’t like that and gave him a cold glare.
“… It’s fine. Bring it on.” (Katsuragi)
“… …” (Sajima)
Following his words, Katsuragi kicked the ground.
“Fas-!” (Sajima)
Sajima saw Katsuragi’s face coming at him in a straight line and began a horizontal hook. Katsuragi noticed and lowered his posture, sliding so that he wouldn’t kill his montum.
“Hmph-!” (Sajima)
However, Sajima predicted this and jumped, extending his leg to stamp on him.
“Kua-!?” (Daichi)
Though Katsuragi took so damage, he rose and threw down Sajima sideways by seizing his leg.
“Gu-!?” (Sajima)
Sajima’s shoulder struck the ground. Although he let out his voice from the impact, he didn’t lose his calm and escaped from Katsuragi’s restraint.
“… Seriously…” (—)
“Did you see? Those movents…” (—)
“… You’re kidding right?” (—)
Every classmate expressed their impressions. Nanamin and I were smiling broadly.
That was the natural response when shown that much in an instant.
Because Katsuragi had fought against for a long ti, he should be able to see Sajima’s attacks clearly. As long as he doesn’t beco frantic and lose his willpower, he won’t lose.
“Uraaah!” (Sajima)
Both of them stood up, though Sajima began his suicide attack first.
“You will kneel down! A guy like you!” (Sajima)
Grabbing his neck, he pivoted and did a one-ard shoulder throw over his back.
“I say the sa to you!” (Daichi)
His nails bit into Sajima’s wrist while he was being thrown.
“—!?” (Sajima)
Sajima unconsciously released his grip in the middle of it. Katsuragi’s back hit the floor after being thrown into the air, he properly defended.
“Y-Yui-chan. Is he… okay?” (Nanami)
“He’s fine. How many tis do you think I threw him? That defense was first class.” (Tamaki)
I had been throwing him during the combat training sessions. It was to increase his ability to defend. Because if sothing like this happened, defending would be useful.
Katsuragi also disliked the pain, and morized defense first.
“So don’t worry. Shouldn’t you be cheering him on?” (Tamaki)
“You’re right. Hang in there, Katsuragi-kun!” (Nanami)
Nanamin was jumping up and down while cheering on Katsuragi. However, the other spectators got used to what was going on and began raising their voices.
“Get him! Sajima!” (—)
“Beat up Katsuragi!” (—)
The fight heated up from the cheers.
“… Don’t lose, Katsuragi!!” (Tamaki)
I was also cheering him on.
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