During the summer break, I bought a stepper machine to vanquish my excess flab.89Please respect copyright.PENANACO7C5mAAhT
Although becoming a high schooler is pretty much guaranteed in an escalator school like Zui’ran, I’m still technically preparing to take an exam, so I thought it would be good if I studied and exercised.89Please respect copyright.PENANAbJKpH2S15J
With a reference book in hand, I’ve been stepping on the stepper. Step step step.89Please respect copyright.PENANA1uWO5Uw6PH
Recently I saw this supermodel in a magazine say,
“I don’t drink anything with calories in it,”
The scales really fell from my eyes. I decided to stop drinking my favourite sweet milk tea.
I gradually grew thinner as I continued this lifestyle. At summer cram school, even Aoi-chan told me,
“You look a bit smaller now.”
Yes!
Speaking of Aoi-chan, apparently she was aiming to get into a national high school so the exam is going to be pretty hard. Thanks to that, she has to start studying now. I hope she takes care of her health…
Thanks to using the stepper all summer, I ended up back at my original weight. After that I was so sick of the stepper that I chucked it into the same corner as my hula hoop.89Please respect copyright.PENANAYylc2k62v2
When Term 2 started, I went to school for the first time in a while. Even though it had only been a month, I was a little shocked at how everyone seemed just a little more mature.89Please respect copyright.PENANAhaGzTJWeGN
Especially the boys. They were just shooting up like bean sprouts. Some of them were completely different.89Please respect copyright.PENANAxQdlIrASFb
I’ve stopped growing ages ago, but I guess this is when boys really start to grow. During your growth spurts, sometimes your bone pains keep you awake, don’t they. Sounds rough.89Please respect copyright.PENANAEv6ku4G24h
While everyone was talking about their holiday, I overheard that no ghosts appeared at this year’s summer camp. Apparently the hotel performed an exorcism before the camp began… I’m so sorry.89Please respect copyright.PENANAfODhPowFHN
After clearing the hurdle that was the mid-term exams, it was finally time for the Athletics Carnival.89Please respect copyright.PENANA3qnPvvZCVU
It happens every year, but this year was special. I was in Emperor’s class this time.89Please respect copyright.PENANA9JxJko7nTf
As the class reps, Monk-kun and I had to find out who was participating in which events.89Please respect copyright.PENANA6TF8qprpoO
After everyone filled in the spots for the safer options, all that was left was the cavalry battle.89Please respect copyright.PENANAPFDj8MDfZc
His Imperial Majesty was sitting in his chair with his arms crossed, gazing over the citizens.89Please respect copyright.PENANA3nxmmdqqPC
One by one, boys who seemed confident in their arm or leg strength were nominated.89Please respect copyright.PENANAKxJM0xPtd2
The nominees all had grim expressions on their faces. Yeah. Try your best.89Please respect copyright.PENANAtYgfkfkBUV
There were other strong-looking boys but since they had grown taller during the break they weren’t used to their heights yet. Thanks to the trouble with their balance, it seems they were exempt this time. Isn’t that great? Be thankful to your growth spurts.89Please respect copyright.PENANAvgaapxcfYs
The chosen horse members were apparently going to undergo special training at the Kaburagi house. I’ve always wondered where he did that each year. After all, I never saw him doing it at school or anything.89Please respect copyright.PENANAhYhOaMHcvi
Apparently what the training actually involves is top secret, as are the tactics. I wonder what on earth is driving him to take this cavalry battle so seriously…89Please respect copyright.PENANAdvN9kRjZnl
Since I’m the class rep, I ended up going to the Student Council Room a lot to help prepare for the Athletics Carnival.89Please respect copyright.PENANAcIhDy2LeiF
The President is Stalking Horse. I couldn’t help but observe him in curiosity. His hair really is black to the roots.89Please respect copyright.PENANAWFDvUwTYfD
Stalking Horse noticed my gaze and looked at me suspiciously.
“What?”
“Eh, ahh~ I was just wondering if you were joining the cavalry battle as well.”
As I recall, last year he battled it out with Emperor until the end. Naturally he was no match though.
“…Are you scouting?”
“No, no, nothing of the sort.”
“I am, but that’s all I’m telling you.”
Goodness, he’s so guarded.
“Also,”
“Yes?”
“Don’t think that I’ll go easy on anybody because they’re a Pivoine.”
He looked at me with a strong gaze.89Please respect copyright.PENANAS32YBz5NqA
Aahh, this guy was anti-Pivoine wasn’t he.
“That sounds perfect. Please give your all.”
But the enemy is much more of a cavalry battle maniac than Stalking Horse suspects. I bet he’s at home practising right now.89Please respect copyright.PENANAkjJnvIUAgE
Having finished what I needed to do, I exited the StuCo room. But before I left,
“President, have you ever wanted to dye your hair silver?”
“Silver? No way.”
Thought soo~89Please respect copyright.PENANABRA8T5K2n3
On the day of the Athletics Carnival, the sky was nice and clear. Perfect for the Emperor’s arrival at the battlefront.89Please respect copyright.PENANA5OdHed3DS3
Since Emperor was doing the baton relays as well, he practised for that too. Over and over, he drilled into the relay members how important a smooth transfer of the baton was, and made them practice countless times. So fired up. Just how is this guy supposed to be the cool-type.89Please respect copyright.PENANAddB6vcMiQx
Emperor’s Horse members got pretty ripped in the short time since they were chosen. Just what on earth did he do to you… And it’s scary how your eyes are all fiery.89Please respect copyright.PENANAB54AggUeyX
But anyway, I’d better be careful as well. If I mess up, I might anger the Emperor.
After I participated in the spoon relay and tug of war, I went to do the ball-toss event.89Please respect copyright.PENANAYRGzG64sBS
Maybe thanks to my stepper machine, it felt like my legs had more strength now. Picking up and throwing the balls was easier than last year.89Please respect copyright.PENANAw6NYX99J0b
Around that time, a ball smacked me in the back of my head.89Please respect copyright.PENANAurTHZIu8jv
I yelled out,
“Ow!” in reflex, and when I turned around I found a male classmate frantically apologising,
“I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to! I didn’t mean to!”
Yeah, I get that already. Could you not be so frightened of me?
For some reason it looked like everyone was throwing carefully away from me. Is this just persecution complex?89Please respect copyright.PENANAA1W4EnIjJI
In the end, my class didn’t do well in the ball-toss. Thanks to that, the Emperor was in a bad mood when we returned. Geez~
Eventually, the fated time arrived. The cavalry battle.89Please respect copyright.PENANArGx6Iw9cti
The Emperor’s team arriving with the dignity of a ruler, and the one other team from our class that was being treated like a sacrificial pawn. Apparently they didn’t get any special training. Try your best on your own.89Please respect copyright.PENANA9PEgGT89KR
When they gave the start signal, the teams around Emperor were taken down one after another. Perhaps the other teams were trying to avoid him because they were all gathered far away.89Please respect copyright.PENANAVzTy1oSCPG
Emperor moved to hunt them.89Please respect copyright.PENANA2pN82cG13j
For the first time in a while, Night on Bald Mountain played in my head.
Thank goodness I was born a girl.
As the Emperor was taking down his enemies… suddenly, a 1st year team charged in at the Emperor! How reckless!
“UOOHHHHHH!”
The 1st year rider bravely attacked, but he was still no match for the Emperor. First his arm was grabbed, and then not only was his headband was ripped out along with his hair, he was tossed to the ground as well.
“DAMNNIITTTTTTTT!”
No, no, I really admire your spirit, First Year-kun. You look like a muddy mess though.89Please respect copyright.PENANAhgoROdNyYo
Emperor snorted at him atop his steed, before heading off to battle Stalking Horse. At some point, the two of them had become the last riders.89Please respect copyright.PENANARE2usbwkzF
Stalking Horse was fired up too. The two riders measured the distance between each other before breaking into a gallop.89Please respect copyright.PENANANHUObHF8IH
Stalking Horse was even stronger than he was last year. But the difference in the quality of their steeds was evident.89Please respect copyright.PENANAwDJF2Hsx4z
Even whilst the two riders battled up top, the horses were engaging in a kicking contest to destroy the others’ balance.89Please respect copyright.PENANAu4rUM4BP3J
In the end, Emperor timed his attack with the kicks below, and splendidly protected his victory by defeating Stalking Horse, steed and all.89Please respect copyright.PENANAVCWIInuddf
After the battle, Emperor announced that he would be retiring from his participation in cavalry battles. The Cavalry Battle Emperor became a legend.89Please respect copyright.PENANASAjmHmoYWD
What the heck is ‘retire from cavalry battles’ supposed to mean, anyway…
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