The Almighty Chuunibyou Expert

Shinomiya Kaguya watched from the side, wondering if the other person could do the same thing she could, only for this man to make another astonishing move.

Hasegawa Izumi first shot an arrow just like hers, which pierced the former, and then he took a new arrow from his quiver.

This time, there were two.

"Is he trying to... No way! Something like that!"

As Shinomiya Kaguya tried to understand his intention, she was startled by her own thoughts.

But he actually went through with it.

Drawing his bow, nocking the arrow.

In the same stance, Hasegawa Izumi shot both arrows, sending them flying into the distant sky.

"Bang!"

The sound of both arrows hitting the target rang out almost simultaneously.

At this point, there were already three arrows on the target, clustered together, mere millimeters apart.

"He actually hit it!"

Her guess had come true, and Shinomiya Kaguya's heart trembled. She subconsciously took a small step back.

To be clear, shooting two arrows at the same spot wasn't just adding one more arrow; the difficulty increased exponentially!

Could she do that?

The vacant period of the Throne of Heaven is finally over...!

Shinomiya Kaguya asked the bow and arrow in her hand, but received no answer.

Because she had never even considered doing such a thing.

Shinomiya Kaguya asked herself, and found an answer.

Because her name was Shinomiya Kaguya.

"If I'm Shinomiya Kaguya, then I can definitely do it!"

In the blink of an eye, the girl's previously confused gaze turned resolute. She looked at the target dozens of meters away, suddenly feeling that her vision had never been so clear.

This way, it would definitely work!

She also drew two arrows, nocked them, and assumed the same stance, but the curvature of the bowstring changed.

To hit both arrows simultaneously, she needed to exert more strength.

"Swoosh!!"

Looking at the two arrows that landed on the target, Shinomiya Kaguya suddenly felt a sense of disbelief. She even looked down at her own palm, which was already covered in calluses.

So, she was more capable than she had imagined!

"Basics are the benchmark for measuring strength, but how far you can take it is the standard for a true expert! And the importance of the mind in this process is immeasurable."

Just then, she heard that guy next to her start his 'meaningless' lecture again.

"So, this is why you've been instigating everyone?"

At that moment, Shinomiya Kaguya suddenly understood something else.

This guy in front of her was not only drawing ire but also constantly applying pressure, thereby stimulating others' potential for growth. In that case, was he actually doing this for everyone's benefit?

Was this guy truly that great?

The girl inexplicably began to imagine things.

"Shinomiya-san, congratulations on truly reaching the realm of 'Unity of Man and Bow.' However, this alone is not enough. Our Far East Magic Society needs this victory as the final flourish, so next, it's up to you to show us what you can do!"

Hasegawa Izumi spoke as he strode forward, drawing his bowstring once more.

This time, it was three arrows!

The result was undeniable; they still landed within the center of the target.

"I will win!"

The pressure that struck her again pushed Shinomiya Kaguya into a state of deeper self-forgetfulness. The gasps from the crowd were no longer audible; only the bow and arrow in her hands moved in sync with her breath, and only the distant target remained reflected in her heart.

"Kaguya-sama can actually do this? Although I always felt Kaguya-sama changed after understanding that arrow, but... but..."

Amidst the crowd, Hayasaka Ai gazed at Shinomiya Kaguya's current state, feeling a thrill of excitement.

Then, she began to worry.

"Kaguya-sama is a girl after all, and her Breathing Technique is only at a rudimentary level. Under such intense bow-drawing, her arms will surely give out!"

The very next moment, Shinomiya Kaguya's limit arrived sooner than she had predicted.

"Huh? Where are the arrows?"

Shinomiya Kaguya's eyes seemed vacant, as if she had lost focus. Her right hand instinctively reached for her quiver, only to find it empty.

She slowly raised her head and noticed that the number of arrows on the target not far away was less than she had expected, and some arrows had even missed the mark.

With a hazy memory, she recalled that she had simply drawn her bow, nocked the arrows, and shot them.

"Ah, so I've already lost."

With that thought, Shinomiya Kaguya's body swayed precariously as she was about to collapse.

Suddenly, she heard a voice by her ear.

"It's just an archery match, don't act like you're fighting for your life, it's not some dark duel! But Shinomiya-chan, you really gave it your all. Doing this much is enough to earn my approval... Oh, how cute, Shinomiya-chan."

What is this? Saying something like that, isn't this just like a few years ago? To be supported by you again, this is too embarrassing.

She thought this and slowly closed her eyes.

"Being in that state for a long time is too much of a burden on a normal person's 'mental strength'."

Hasegawa Izumi, while supporting the girl's shoulder with one hand, made a rather reasonable judgment.

As the saying goes, medicine and martial arts are intertwined; it was perfectly reasonable for him to play the role of an old Chinese doctor.

"Pata pata pata..."

At this moment, enthusiastic applause erupted from the crowd of spectators standing nearby.

"Shinomiya-chan already tried her best, but there's nothing to be done, that Hasegawa guy is just too strong."

"What a spectacular match!"

"Even Shinomiya-chan lost, I suddenly feel like being trampled under his foot isn't unfair."

"From today onwards, this era belongs to 'Hasegawa'!"

Both Shinomiya-chan's performance and Hasegawa's strength had conquered everyone.

"Kaguya-chan! Wooo~"

The several girls from the Kyudo Club who were concerned about their captain's safety wanted to step forward to take over, but seeing Chika rushing over with tears streaming down her face, they all wisely stopped in their tracks.

"Idiot! Idiot! Izumi-chan is a big dummy! How could you hurt Kaguya-chan this badly! I'm breaking up with you!"

Fujiwara Chika, holding Shinomiya Kaguya in her arms, began to vehemently condemn someone's cruel behavior.

"But I didn't do anything."

Hasegawa Izumi actually felt wronged.

"I don't care, it's all Izumi-chan's fault! Look at this!"

Fujiwara Chika lifted Kaguya's palm, revealing several red marks from the bowstring, almost to the point of bleeding.

"Uh."

Having exited his "cool" state, he appeared somewhat embarrassed.

Hurting a friend like this was indeed a bit excessive.

"A loser says nothing... Fujiwara-san, stop messing around."

Suddenly, Shinomiya Kaguya regained some clarity and retorted, her tone carrying a hint of resentment from an unknown source.

"I, I understand. I'm sorry, Izumi-chan."

Fujiwara Chika, who had been overly worried, immediately turned to apologize after regaining her composure.

"Are you satisfied now?"

Hasegawa Izumi chuckled and retaliated by ruffling Chika-chan's cherry-blossom hair into a mess, then looked towards the members of the Far East Magic Society.

"Mm."

After nodding in acknowledgment, led by him, they all left the Kyudo Club.

As they walked from the shade into the light, Hasegawa Izumi delivered a grand declaration of victory.

"No one stands at the top from the very beginning, whether it's you, or me, or even God, but the unbearable vacancy of the Throne of Heaven has finally ended... From now on, we shall stand at the apex!"

As he walked out, he slicked back his somewhat messy hair, transforming it into a pompadour style with a single long lock of hair as an accent.

This look gave him an indescribable aura.

"Hasegawa..."

"Far East Magic Society!"

"Hasegawa...!"

As their figures appeared, the students waiting outside for the results erupted into a thunderous roar of cheers.

61 My Lord Sage and I Scored a Hundred Points Together!

The people's choice, invincible!

Such a moving scene was etched into their hearts, likely to be remembered forever.

The expressions of the two walking behind had also changed subtly.

"Did I also once long for such a scene?"

Nibuya Morika suddenly understood something.

Her past self was immersed in role-playing as Mori Summer, and how engrossed and content she was then. But as she grew older, she started caring more about how others perceived her, eventually abandoning that path.

And now, Hasegawa-kun seemed fully capable of continuing to lead her in the "Show Off" that required external validation.

If this continues, I'll really fall again...

"My, my, the world is always so foolish. That guy isn't what you all imagine him to be."

Natsukawa Masuzu walked last, looking at the Shuchiin students around her who were as enthusiastic as believers, a mocking smile curving her lips.

"But, it's achieved the same effect, hasn't it?"

Thinking this, a barely perceptible emotion stirred within her.

"Thank you everyone for your attention and support!"

Hasegawa Izumi first responded to everyone's support, then continued.

"Just as I said on the first day of school, which is the purpose of this challenge I initiated, I hope to find more comrades to stand with! We have now demonstrated sufficient strength to protect ourselves, so if anyone meets the requirements, you may send a request to join our Far East Magic Society!"

Upon hearing this, the scene suddenly fell silent. Everyone looked at each other, no one daring to respond.

"That's natural, because only an idiot would join... except for me."

Natsukawa Masuzu almost burst out laughing.

In Shuchiin's hierarchy, the Anime Club was always at the very bottom, with only a few Mixed Academy Students complaining and seeking warmth.

If it were "chuunibyou," it would probably be buried underground.

Naturally, no one dared to respond; they would definitely be disdained by their friends, and their future paths would be arduous.

Moreover, chuunibyou of their level were already extremely rare existences. Even she, a JoJo Fan, couldn't get into it to that extent.

"Hasegawa-kun~!"