Honami Ichinose: What's the Wager?

[The competition is about to begin. Both red and white teams, please hold the ropes firmly. The countdown is about to start.]

Once the countdown ended, the Tug of War -war officially began.

"Push harder!!!"

"One, two, one, two, one, two!"

All the boys in the class started using the pre-arranged slogan to pull together. Hashiba Hikaru stood in the middle of the group and began to pull the rope backward with all his might. This time, he didn't plan to use [Potential Burst] because the collective strength was enough.

"Keep pushing, we won't lose to them."

"Come on!!!"

If it's simply a matter of strength, among the boys from the four classes, the boys led by Katsuragi from the original Class A are probably the strongest. However, they are paired with the weakest members from the original Class D. Although the difference in strength can be compensated for, the chances of problems arising are greater.

Meanwhile, Hashiba Hikaru consisted of boys from the original Class B and Class C. Putting aside Shibata and Kanzaki, who were more athletic and stronger, the tall and muscular Yamada alone was enough to counter the strength of several boys.

Therefore, the scales of victory tipped in their favor from the very beginning. The rope with the red mark slowly moved towards the Red Team's camp. The signal had only been sounded for a short time, but the advantages and disadvantages had already become apparent.

"Don't give up, everyone! Keep going!!!"

Hirata gritted his teeth and leaned back forcefully, putting all his strength into the rope in his hands.

"Keep going, we can't give up!!!"

Sudo, his face contorted with rage, was pulling back with all his might. He was quite strong; basketball requires physical contact, and you can't get by if you're not strong enough.

Because both sides used the same strategy, although there were deviations, there was no absolute dominance, and the situation became quite tense.

Hashiba Hikaru pulled hard on the rope, her mind drifting back to Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, with whom she had just engaged in a one-on-one duel. Even with her [Potential Burst] activated and her stamina increased to 8 points, she still couldn't defeat him.

Therefore, he should be incredibly strong, but the rope in his hand didn't move much at the moment. Why is that?

Doesn't he want to win?

Just when the situation was at a stalemate, Hashiba Hikaru heard Ryuen Kakeru Sho, who was standing in front of her, speak.

"Hey Sudo, I heard you've become a regular starter on the Basketball Club, right?"

"That's quite impressive physical fitness."

Upon hearing this, Sudo ignored it and continued to pull the rope with all his might, trying not to get distracted.

"I'm actually interested in playing basketball too. How about we join the Basketball Club together after the Sports Festival?"

Ryuen Kakeru pretended to ask the boys in his class.

"Yes, I also want to play basketball. I wish I could play basketball."

"I want to try a one-on-one fight; maybe I can show off my coolness."

Although it didn't sound like a big deal, Sudo's forced composure wavered slightly. He knew those guys were saying it on purpose, but his anger began to rise uncontrollably.

His love for basketball is ingrained in his bones since childhood. This sport carries his dreams and past, and he absolutely will not allow it to be tainted by some random guy.

"But if our physical fitness isn't good enough, we'll probably be screened out, right?"

"It's okay, but don't forget that this school has a very important rule."

"What are the rules, Ryuen?"

Despite it being a tense Tug of War competition, Ryuen and his henchmen suddenly started talking loudly, as if afraid the other side wouldn't hear them.

"If you use your Private Points, you can directly buy a spot in the Basketball Club. I'm sure the seniors won't refuse."

Upon hearing this, Sudo's previously strained expression instantly changed, and he roared uncontrollably, "What do you bastards want?!"

Just then, Hashiba Hikaru, understanding perfectly, shouted from behind Sudo.

"Keep it up, everyone!!! Pull with all your might!!!"

"Clear!"

As we all know, when a person is in a state of extreme anger, their body may not act according to their true thoughts. Due to his anger, Sudo's hand, which had just been gripping the rope tightly, briefly relaxed.

His physical abilities as the leader of Class C are beyond doubt. In that instant, the Red Team, which had already gained the upper hand, pulled the rope back a little further.

As expected, the Red Team won the first match.

After Sudo lowered the rope, he stormed up to Ryuen, grabbed him by the collar, and yelled, "Do you know what you're saying? The Basketball Club isn't a place for scum like you!"

"Heh, do you think you can stop me?"

Ryuen Kakeru did not resist his offensive behavior at all, but instead sneered coldly, "You're just a freshman, right? What if I said I already knew the president of the basketball club? Maybe I could kick you out."

"You!!!"

Upon hearing this, Sudo's anger erupted completely. He completely forgot Ayanokoji's instructions and lost control of his body.

Then, he punched Ryuen in the face.

The cameras monitoring the game captured the moment perfectly and projected it onto the big screen.

The next second, a sharp siren blared.

The PE teacher, dressed in his work uniform, blew the flute on his chest. He walked over quickly with a blank expression and said sternly, "Please stop, Sudo."

"Your actions have seriously violated the Sports Festival's rules. Please come with me."

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Chapter 273 Ichinose Honami: What's the Bet?

When Sudo completely lost control and punched Ryuen in the face, the impact of the whole scene was extremely strong.

Because the entire event was broadcast live by cameras, almost all the students witnessed the scene. It was quite a coincidence that Ryuen didn't see the cameras next to him. His initial plan was simply to provoke the other person into attacking him, and then report him to the teacher, which was one way to get him suspended.

However, after broadcasting the incident to the entire audience, they received an unexpected bonus: such blatant violence would certainly be dealt with severely to the fullest extent of the law, which made Ryuen very proud.

"Seriously, I knew I was right. This guy is an extreme violent person. He should drop out of school as soon as possible."

The long-haired man touched his face. He was not afraid of pain; in fact, he would use his fearless attitude during fights to intimidate his opponents and ultimately achieve his goals.

"This..."

The students in Class C were uneasy after witnessing this scene. No one expected that after the first round of the Tug of War, their important athletic asset Sudo, would be taken away by the teacher. This would definitely affect the later rounds of the competition.

[The second round of the First-Year Boys' Group' Tug of War is about to begin. Please get ready.]

Their unease was quickly confirmed: the school would not stop the competition because of this unexpected situation, and the next round would begin immediately.

"Everyone get ready, let's maintain formation!"

Hashiba Hikaru ignored the Class C boys opposite her and started reorganizing the Red Team members. This time, Ryuen's Class D cooperated very well. After successfully taking down Sudo, they became even more aggressive.

"Everyone, cheer me on!!! Let's win this game together!"

Ryuen delivered an extremely enthusiastic speech of encouragement. If someone who didn't know him saw this, they might think he was a very athletic person.

"Be prepared, and don't let your guard down."

Hashiba Hikaru gripped the rope tightly. After Sudo was called away by the teacher, the outcome of the match was already decided. It wasn't just because they were missing a strong main player, but more importantly, it severely damaged the morale of the BC League.

After witnessing what had just happened, many boys had already given up on themselves. In addition, the boys in Class C were not a group of people with outstanding Physical Ability to begin with, and their overall strength had declined particularly significantly after losing Sudo.

Thus, the second round of the Tug of War- war ended in another swift victory for the Red Team.

After the rope was lowered, Hashiba Hikaru heard the announcement over the loudspeaker that the Red Team had won both of the first-year boys' matches in a row, widening the gap on the overall scoreboard once again.

After he led the boys of his class back to the camp, the girls were ready. The next round was their Tug of War competition, Ibuki Mio had already led the girls of Class D over.

"Ichinose, let's go together."

The pretty girl with short hair called out Ichinose's name. After several private meetings, her relationship with Ichinose Honami had improved considerably, and they could now be considered friends.

"Okay, I understand, Ibuki."

The pink-haired girl nodded with a smile, then led the girls from Class A behind her to join them.

"Keep up the good work, everyone! We can definitely win!"

Hashiba Hikaru cheered him on from behind. Besides his girlfriend, another person who responded to him was a gray-haired girl Shiina Hiyori standing in the group of girls from Class D.

She waved slightly at Hashiba Hikaru, a gentle smile on her face.

After the girls left, Hashiba Hikaru turned her attention to the White Team's camp on the other side. Sudo's punishment had not yet been announced after he was taken away, which worried her.

"Hey, Shibata, do you know anyone in Class C? Go find out how Sudo is doing!"

"Yeah, don't you have a lot of friends?"

Surrounded by several boys, Shibata took out his phone, which naturally caught the attention of Hashiba Hikaru, who quickly pulled out his phone to gather information.

But which one should we choose?

Is it the aloof and arrogant Horikita Suzune? Or the two-faced beauty Kushida Kikyo? Or perhaps Sakura Airi, with whom he has already shared a physical intimacy?

"Let's choose Kushida; that's his strength."

Chat interface.

Hashiba Hikaru: Kushida, how's Sudo from your class doing?

The message was sent and a reply arrived in less than three seconds.

Kushida Kikyo: The results are in. Sudo has been completely suspended. His subsequent matches will be considered as forfeit, and he has been forced to return to the dormitory.

Hashiba Hikaru: Is it that serious?

Kushida Kikyo: What did you think? I was quite startled when I saw the big screen just now.

Hashiba Hikaru: Do you know who made the ruling? Was it the school administration or the Student Council?

Kushida Kikyo: I don't know yet, it turns out that it was Chabashira-sensei who notified me.

Hashiba Hikaru: Could you help me find out?

Upon seeing the message, Kushida smiled and immediately typed a reply.

Kushida Kikyo: Yes, but there are conditions.

Hashiba Hikaru: What are the conditions?

Kushida Kikyo: You have to agree first, then I'll tell you.

Hashiba Hikaru:...

Hashiba Hikaru: Sure, just try to get a definite result.

Kushida Kikyo: I understand.

After putting down his phone, the boy got up and stretched. One competition after another followed. After the girls' Tug of War ended, the mixed obstacle course race was next. This was an even more challenging competition than the hurdles race and required advance preparation.

Obstacle course, as the name suggests, involves placing various types of obstacles on the track, requiring participants to overcome these obstacles to complete the course.

There are three different obstacles. The first is a balance beam hanging in the middle of the track, which you have to wobble across. The second is a rope net laid on the ground, which students have to crawl inside to move forward, like crossing a battlefield.

The last event, called the Monk Sack, requires participants to wrap their bodies inside a bag and move by jumping forward with both feet simultaneously. The final short distance is a normal sprint, which is a true test of the students' comprehensive abilities.

"The obstacle course race is going to be a tough battle."

Both boys and girls knew that this competition would be a fierce contest, because obstacle course racing is not just about speed; it also tests students' balance and body control.

If you simply charge ahead recklessly, unexpected situations may arise, leading to an undesirable outcome.

"Anyway, we'll know once we've competed. This time I'm in group five, what about you, Hashiba?"

Shibata began to stretch his ankles and wrists.

"I'm also in group five, what a coincidence!"

Hashiba Hikaru glanced at her entry form and a faint smile appeared on her face.

"Then we can settle this once and for all."

Shibata wore a fiercely competitive expression, clearly intending to have a real competition with Hashiba Hikaru.

"Is there a betting process?"

Kanzaki Ryuji, who was always eager for a good show, immediately came over with a smile after seeing that the two were in the same group.

"Of course, no problem. What are you planning to bet, Hashiba? I'm open to anything."

"Then... the loser has to prepare breakfast for the winner for a month. I want to eat the Milk Custard Bun from Cafeteria No. 1."

"Hiss."