During the summer break, I bought a stepper machine to vanquish my excess flab.85Please respect copyright.PENANAhQxITo0Rd6
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANAMQfIHFdvcc
With a reference book in hand, I’ve been stepping on the stepper. Step step step.85Please respect copyright.PENANAAxuAs1awly
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANA29msdzoN6Q
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANAEF9854OjZp
Especially the boys. They were just shooting up like bean sprouts. Some of them were completely different.85Please respect copyright.PENANA7ulo82ru4k
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANAewLMabRSpd
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANAc3wk74MZ33
After clearing the hurdle that was the mid-term exams, it was finally time for the Athletics Carnival.85Please respect copyright.PENANAnbZ1IPKLbQ
It happens every year, but this year was special. I was in Emperor’s class this time.85Please respect copyright.PENANA2RVOPfbjwO
As the class reps, Monk-kun and I had to find out who was participating in which events.85Please respect copyright.PENANAFpO99Wms4u
After everyone filled in the spots for the safer options, all that was left was the cavalry battle.85Please respect copyright.PENANA5cBz3f8HSI
His Imperial Majesty was sitting in his chair with his arms crossed, gazing over the citizens.85Please respect copyright.PENANAJbkfJ3oKKN
One by one, boys who seemed confident in their arm or leg strength were nominated.85Please respect copyright.PENANAKzFq83oXmu
The nominees all had grim expressions on their faces. Yeah. Try your best.85Please respect copyright.PENANAkfy7LWlfow
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANAXl4QpMShpr
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANAsghZvVtBJa
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…85Please respect copyright.PENANA5ribreOmAh
Since I’m the class rep, I ended up going to the Student Council Room a lot to help prepare for the Athletics Carnival.85Please respect copyright.PENANASEzK5zwWyb
The President is Stalking Horse. I couldn’t help but observe him in curiosity. His hair really is black to the roots.85Please respect copyright.PENANAi1JYNQoIBW
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANAHxYLu3MpXA
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANASk2DBmWIFD
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~85Please respect copyright.PENANAs2goBYD0p2
On the day of the Athletics Carnival, the sky was nice and clear. Perfect for the Emperor’s arrival at the battlefront.85Please respect copyright.PENANAPzcQBxRuYd
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANAHtOKYJDJGJ
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANAZNGoL7uAjS
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANAxCq4Y7zexz
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANAihCMndSre7
Around that time, a ball smacked me in the back of my head.85Please respect copyright.PENANAAbL8Fodnzp
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?85Please respect copyright.PENANA0nq8EdWZx8
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANAfrLxtl3mIY
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANAO6SP8il9vX
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANA8GrNxPM9kc
Emperor moved to hunt them.85Please respect copyright.PENANAP6lS82JVQS
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANAbWr8ZJphmQ
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.85Please respect copyright.PENANAAKlXKLS9gx
Stalking Horse was fired up too. The two riders measured the distance between each other before breaking into a gallop.85Please respect copyright.PENANAuJTCAGyt6u
Stalking Horse was even stronger than he was last year. But the difference in the quality of their steeds was evident.85Please respect copyright.PENANAil10uf5KYK
Even whilst the two riders battled up top, the horses were engaging in a kicking contest to destroy the others’ balance.85Please respect copyright.PENANAxKfK96cCLO
In the end, Emperor timed his attack with the kicks below, and splendidly protected his victory by defeating Stalking Horse, steed and all.85Please respect copyright.PENANAaRsVc2k7f2
After the battle, Emperor announced that he would be retiring from his participation in cavalry battles. The Cavalry Battle Emperor became a legend.85Please respect copyright.PENANA7VdA7UKPWn
What the heck is ‘retire from cavalry battles’ supposed to mean, anyway…
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