Sakayanagi Arisu: Let Me Go. / Kiryuuin Fuuka Suddenly Intervenes.

His sneakers gripped the rubber track tightly, and the boy's taut back muscles were already poised for action.

Jump, curl up and flip.

The wind blew through his newly changed white athletic t-shirt, revealing his sculpted abs that radiated a unique beauty under the sunlight.

The coach and Shibata Sou were both stunned the moment their bodies were airborne.

Chapter 639 Sakayanagi Arisu: Let me go.

When Hashiba Hikaru landed smoothly, he placed the pole he was holding on the ground and raised his hand to tidy the stray hairs on his forehead that had just been blown by the wind.

"Wow, that's incredible! Hashiba, you actually have this much Pole Vault skill?"

Shibata quickly approached, his face full of surprise.

"It was just a coincidence. If I practiced a few more times, I could definitely do better."

Hashiba Hikaru made a few casual, modest remarks, explaining that Pole Vault tests one's balance and explosive power, and that he could now control his body very precisely, making such a move not difficult.

"No, it's no coincidence that you, Classmate Hashiba, have reached this level. Your physical attributes are truly suited for a career as a sports student."

A hint of appreciation for a promising talent flickered in the physical education teacher's eyes. Graduates of Tokyo Advanced Nurturing High School have many options, some of which are to use the school as a platform to pursue a career in sports, potentially becoming sports stars with annual incomes of hundreds of millions of yen.

"Compared to this, teacher, how is my range of motion? Is there anything incorrect?"

Hashiba Hikaru ignored the PE teacher's "talent scout" look and instead asked about the important matter at hand.

"Hmm... well, Classmate Hashiba's basic movements all meet the requirements, so she'll definitely be fine if she participates in the competition."

The physical education teacher thought about it and didn't find anything wrong with it.

"That's fine then. Thank you for your help today. Let's meet here again at this time tomorrow?"

This was something that had been discussed beforehand. Physical education teachers naturally have this responsibility, and he agreed after being asked by Hashiba Hikaru.

"Okay, then I won't bother you any longer."

After he left, Hashiba Hikaru looked at Shibata Sou, "Aren't you going back to the classroom to continue the discussion with everyone?"

"I'd like to try this too."

The athletic boy pointed to the horizontal bar in front of him, a look of eager anticipation on his face.

"Fine, I'm going to be here for a few hours anyway."

To make this story widely known throughout the school, the act had to be performed in its entirety. After the pole Pole Vault, the boy found the activity quite interesting.

Feeling a gentle breeze caress his sweaty face, Hashiba Hikaru truly experienced the charm of competitive sports.

"Hehe, let me try it first!"

Shibata Sou's athletic ability is also quite good; if Pole Vault is indeed submitted as an event, he can compete as a substitute.

The fact that Hashiba Hikaru had rented half of the No. 3 Playground Matoba for Pole Vault training quickly became a hot post on the Campus Forum. It's estimated that there was a photography expert hidden among the sports club members training on the playground, who used the image of the boy leaping high in the air as the cover, which instantly attracted a lot of reposts and comments.

Just as the students in Class A had predicted, Hashiba Hikaru already garnered a lot of attention before becoming the Student Council President, and now she's known throughout the school. This flamboyant training has led many first-year students to make various connections and engage in heated discussions.

"Is this preparation for the final Special Exam? Pole Vault, that's a very difficult event, isn't it?"

"Yes, and I heard that the first height that Classmate Hashiba challenged was 2 meters, and it seems like she's been increasing it ever since."

"That's terrifying. Even if there are some students in Class B with good athletic ability, this is Pole Vault. Do they have a chance to win?"

"No, I think this might be a smokescreen. After all, the [project] hasn't even been decided yet, so this high-profile training seems too strange."

That makes sense.

Various discussions kept refreshing the forum, and naturally, they soon reached the ears of the students in Class B. When Sakayanagi Arisu held a [project] discussion meeting, someone brought up this matter.

"I don't think Classmate Hashiba is faking it, because he brought a PE teacher with him during training, and it seems like he was checking if his movements were correct."

One of the boys asked the sports club members present and produced the information directly.

"What should we do if Classmate Hashiba really intends to submit Pole Vault as a competition event?"

"Yes, that's Classmate Hashiba!"

The students of the Sakayanagi Faction were still quite intimidated by Hashiba Hikaru, after all, he was the absolute number one in the first year in terms of both intellect and athletic ability, and none of them had any confidence in winning against him.

"What do you think, Classmate Sakayanagi?"

Everyone looked at the silver-haired girl who had maintained a calm demeanor, hoping that she, as the class representative, could make the final decision.

"We still have too little information; I think we need to observe further."

Sakayanagi Arisu smiled. She hadn't actually guessed what Hashiba Hikaru's real purpose was, but since he had already started taking action, the girl didn't mind going to see for herself. Maybe she could even bring him a bottle of water to quench his thirst.

"Classmate Sakayanagi, should we arrange for someone to observe Classmate Hashiba's training session in person?"

"Let me go."

The silver-haired girl glanced at the person who made the suggestion. "I know Classmate Hashiba quite well. If I go there in person, I might be able to find out what he's really thinking."

"Really? Then I'll have to trouble you to make the trip, Classmate Sakayanagi."

Everyone is looking forward to your good news.

The students of the Sakayanagi Faction had previously chosen to follow Sakayanagi Arisu only because of her intelligence, but now that the girl had recovered her health, she was even more perfect. They believed that Class B would achieve final victory under her leadership.

"Masumi, let's go together."

"Good."

The purple-haired girl tucked the hair that had fallen across her chest behind her head. Although Sakayanagi Arisu had recovered, she still had to obey the other party's orders; it had become a habit.

When the two girls arrived at No. 3 Playground, they found many familiar faces standing around them. In addition to the students from Class A of the First Year, there were also people from Class C and Class D. They were all standing at the edge of No. 3 Playground, observing Hashiba Hikaru who was training.

"Hmm..."

Looking at the Matoba before her, Sakayanagi Arisu somewhat helpless. In addition to her slender and delicate figure, the girl was also quite short. Once there were more people in front of her, she couldn't see Hashiba Hikaru clearly.

"Masumi- san, could you clear a path for me? I want to get closer."

"... good."

Kamuro Masumi raised her hand to part the crowd, and the students who had been disturbed instinctively made way for Sakayanagi Arisu.

After all, the existence of this silver-haired girl is equally eye-catching. Everyone can find it interesting with just a little bit of association, since Class A and Class B are the rivals this time, and many people are paying attention to the outcome of this Special Exam.

"Look, Classmate Hashiba has moved the bar to 2.3 meters. Can he really jump over it this time?"

A surprised voice instantly drew everyone's attention, even Sakayanagi Arisu had just become an observer.

The girl tiptoed slightly until the familiar figure came into view. The other person's agile body drew a white trail in the air like a bird, as dazzling as a star ring.

The body clears the bar and lands smoothly.

The audience who witnessed the whole thing was silent for a moment, then burst into deafening applause.

Chapter 640 The Sudden Intervention of Kiryuuin Fuuka.

As the playground gradually became more lively, Hashiba Hikaru stood up from the mat and caught a glimpse of Sakayanagi Arisu of his eye.

"Wow, that's amazing, Classmate Hashiba."

After passing through the crowd of onlookers, the silver-haired girl stood on the right side of the horizontal bar, staring intently at the boy's face.

Having trained for some time, Hashiba Hikaru's athletic t-shirt was already soaked with sweat. Her muscles, sculpted through long-term training, were very defined, and her upright figure exuded a powerful aura, making the girls who gathered around stare in amazement.

Everyone in the world is a visual creature; both men and women are attracted to beauty.

Sakayanagi Arisu carefully examined the handsome young man whose face was covered in sweat. This face was indeed her type, and combined with the young man's tall and straight physique, it made her gaze become even more unrestrained.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Hashiba Hikaru noticed the other person's gaze and asked a question.

"I was just curious, but Classmate Hashiba's muscles are really well-defined."

Sakayanagi Arisu praised him with an undisguised smile, even though there were many first-year students nearby.

"Hehe, this is the result of long-term training; it's been very tough."

The boy shrugged, wiped the sweat from his forehead, glanced at the box of Anti-slip Magnesium Powder next to him, and prepared to rest for a while before continuing to the next round.

The 2.3-meter challenge was successfully completed; the next round will be about an even greater distance.

"Classmate Hashiba, are you thirsty?"

Sakayanagi Arisu at the surrounding crowd. Besides those who came out of curiosity to come and see, there were also students from Class C and Class D.

They were probably there to gather intelligence. Although their opponent wasn't Class A, Hashiba Hikaru's presence alone was enough to draw everyone's attention.

"A little, but it's okay. I'll go buy water after I practice a bit more."

Since it was her first time training today, Hashiba Hikaru hadn't prepared much; she hadn't brought her usual sports backpack or thermos.

"Then I'll go get you a sports drink. What flavor does Classmate Hashiba like?"

Sakayanagi Arisu pointed to the vending machine outside the playground, meaning that he could choose for himself.

"I don't have any particular preferences; I can drink anything."

Although he worried that his conversation with Sakayanagi Arisu would be embellished into more versions of school rumors, Hashiba Hikaru knew that he had accomplished his objective for the day, since the fact that the silver-haired girl was here was one answer.

Training Pole Vault in full view of everyone has successfully attracted the attention of Class B. The plan has achieved some results. The next step is to continue to confuse the public and draw them into a vortex of speculation.

"Yes, I understand."

Of course, Sakayanagi Arisu wouldn't turn around to buy a drink at this moment; there was a more suitable person right next to her— Kamuro Masumi standing behind her.

"Masumi -kun, could you please go buy two bottles of sports drinks, the same flavor, please?"

Sakayanagi Arisu gave a simple instruction, and the purple-haired girl immediately turned and walked outside without the slightest hesitation.

Seeing this scene, Hashiba Hikaru couldn't help but sigh. "Classmate Sakayanagi, haven't you recovered already? Why did you need Kamuro to buy things for you?"

Actually, something surprised the boy: after he exchanged the [Heaven-Sent Medical Kit] to help Sakayanagi Arisu recover, the other party's stock price didn't change at all, remaining at 200 points.

He spent 150,000 yuan to exchange for this prop, but in the end, it didn't increase the stock price, which was quite embarrassing.

"It's just my habit. Anyway, Masumi- san doesn't have anything to do, so I might as well run an errand for Classmate Hashiba."

Sakayanagi Arisu smiled gently, seemingly unconcerned about the inner thoughts of the purple-haired girl who was busy helping her.

"That's still not a good idea. It's best to do things yourself."

Hashiba Hikaru said something innocuous, but he didn't expect Sakayanagi Arisu to take it to heart anyway.

The young man was more concerned with how to further increase the stock price of Sakayanagi Arisu, since he couldn't afford to lose the 150,000 yen he had invested.

"If Classmate Hashiba Masumi go buy drinks, you can just say so,"

Sakayanagi Arisu stared into the boy's dark eyes and said, slowly and deliberately, "If you just ask, I can buy it for you myself."

"..."

After a moment of silence, Hashiba Hikaru's lips curled into a faint smile. "No need then. Please thank Kamuro for me later."

"Sure."

Sakayanagi Arisu seems to be responsive to every request. From the beginning until now, her attitude in every reply has been very gentle, which is a bit unlike her usual self.

After suppressing a hint of doubt in his mind, Hashiba Hikaru applied a new layer of Anti-slip Magnesium Powder to his hands. Out of the corner of his eye, he could see that many people were staring at them, especially after Sakayanagi Arisu came closer, when everyone's curious gazes became even more obvious.

It's alright, I've already explained it to Ichinose, so there's no need to worry for now.

With this in mind, the boy focused intently on a new round of Pole Vault training. If this [item] were to be submitted as part of the competition, he wanted to ensure he was absolutely perfect through this period of training.

Soon, the next round of the 2.5-meter height challenge was successfully completed. The boy wiped the sweat from his neck and walked off the mat.

Seizing the opportunity, Sakayanagi Arisu picked up a Kamuro Masumi had just bought and was about to hand it over when another figure suddenly appeared from the side, squeezing in front of Hashiba Hikaru ahead of her.

"Hey junior, I heard you're training here. How are you? Are you thirsty?"

The beautiful Silver-haired Senior was also wearing sportswear today. She handed the water to Hashiba Hikaru before Sakayanagi Arisu, a smile playing on her lips, as if she had been preparing for this moment for a long time.

"Senior, what brings you here?"