"Teacher, is something the matter?" Shirou asked.
Shizuka Hiratsuka walked into the room, sat casually by the bed, and said, "Shirou! Go to bed early tonight. We have to get up early tomorrow. We just got a call—we'll be going to Mount Lu with the exchange students from the local school!"
"Mount Lu?!" Shirou asked in surprise. Hearing that name again, could it really be such a coincidence?
Shizuka's Rising Dragon Strike
Seeing the Youth's astonished reaction, Teacher Hiratsuka nodded with the enthusiasm of someone who had found a fellow fan.
"That's right! The legendary Mount Lu! Aren't you excited?" Shizuka clenched her fists excitedly, her long black hair flying as she threw punches at the speed of sound, then made an uppercut motion, seemingly imitating some ultimate move that sent a fist soaring toward the sky.
Are you planning to make the waterfall flow backward? You'll go blind, you know. And your clothes will explode too. Better think it over carefully.
After finishing her performance, Shizuka wore a deeply satisfied smile.
"So what exactly is going on?" Shirou had originally planned to sneak out now and investigate the black mud Heroic Spirit hidden in the mountains by himself.
Shizuka explained, "Ah, the exchange activities are over, right? Since it's a rare chance to visit China, the school here arranged a tour bus for us. After discussing it, they decided I'd lead everyone on a mountain hike."
"Why? Teacher, aren't you supposed to be the guest here? Why did it turn into you taking the students sightseeing?" Shirou asked in confusion.
Shizuka puffed out her chest and said with complete confidence, "It's fine! I passed Level Four Chinese to teach at an international school! Communication won't be a problem at all! Besides, students familiar with Mount Lu will be helping