Chapter 95

The new semester began, and the results of the mock exams taken before summer break were announced. Only the high-scoring students were listed, and among the special scholarship students, including Wakaba, the two usual suspects and their ally were firmly in place. Amazing.

Wakaba looked at the results with a pleased expression. That's great.

Thanks to everyone, the reputation of Suiran is being maintained. I'm so grateful.

And then comes the next student council president and vice president election.

Thinking about how Senpai Tomegane will finally retire, a sense of sadness welled up inside me.

Although it's an election, there aren't many candidates, and usually, the former student council members are elected, so it's not that intense.

This time, the results were almost as expected.

The new student council president, while not as charismatic as Senpai Tomegane, seems to have decent leadership skills and is a senior from the second year. The vice president is a serious-looking senior with glasses. Normally, the vice president position would be filled by a cunning glasses-wearing student, but this time, the vice president, despite wearing glasses, seems to be a straightforward and honest person.

And as Senpai Tomegane had mentioned to him in the first semester, the ally was also decided to join the student council from the first year.

"Let's decide the participants for the sports festival events."

The first major event after the new student council is the sports festival. I think the new officers will be busy, but since many of them have experience from the previous term, they should be fine.

It's my first sports festival in the high school division, so I'm a bit nervous. I have to make sure I don't mess up. But since this class isn't very enthusiastic about the sports festival, even if I do make a mistake, it should be okay.

"Next, the relay race."

Under Saho's direction, participants were decided one by one through self-nomination and peer nomination. Since everyone must participate in at least one event, the easier events have many volunteers. I'm a regular in the ring toss.

"Next, the horseback battle."

The boys' faces tensed for a moment. However, the legendary horseback battle emperor has already announced his retirement. This time, it should be easier than when we were in the middle school division.

"If the emperor isn't participating..."

The boys who are good at sports started to get excited, discussing who would ride and who their strong opponents would be.

"Wateraki will definitely participate this year, right?"

"That guy is strong. He went head-to-head with the emperor until the end last year."

"Saho, you should participate too!"

"Hmm, I don't know..."

The boys were happily discussing. The boys in this academy really love the horseback battle.

We managed to select our class's horseback battle team and moved on to the next event.

"Next is the dance, performed by selected students from all grades. This year's performance is the quadrille."

As I read out the event, a few students suddenly looked at me and then quickly looked away. What, what's going on?

The dance is also a rescue event for students who are not good at sports, so volunteers immediately came forward. But the quadrille gets faster and faster, so I wonder if they'll be okay?

"Um... will Miss Kichijouji participate in the dance?"

One of the boys raised his hand hesitantly.

"No, I'll participate in other events."

"...I see."

The boy looked disappointed. Why does he look so disappointed? Hmm? There are other boys with similar expressions. Why?

...Could it be that they wanted to dance with me?

Of course, as a lady's accomplishment, I can dance the quadrille, you know?

If I were asked to do the charivari dance, I might consider it?

...Maybe this time, my popularity period will finally come.

I also decided to participate in the three-legged race, so I joined the practice. My partner is Nishikoma.

"I'll do my best not to be a burden to you, Reika-sama!"

"Thank you, I appreciate it."

We ran around the schoolyard, calling out to each other. It's more important not to fall than to be fast, so it's crucial to practice and synchronize our breathing.

On the schoolyard, other practices for the sports festival's main events, such as the relay race, were also taking place.

Manaka, who is confident in her athletic abilities, was running. She's really fast. There are also fast runners among the external students, and they were competing with each other. How nice, people with fast legs.

Then, a group of girls let out a high-pitched cheer, and I saw Daisuke and Enjo running on the track. They're so fast!

Daisuke, who is not participating in the horseback battle this time, is focusing on the relay and the short-distance race. He's incredibly fast. However, he was overtaken by Enjo just before the finish line.

"Shusuke! One more lap!"

"Whaaat?"

"Go! Next!"

Enjo is being dragged along without a break. It must be tough having a sports festival fanatic as a best friend.

I finished my break and resumed practicing the three-legged race.

My legs are sore from the sports festival practice.

While talking about it with my friends in the hallway, the bird boy, Katsuragi, came over.

"Ah! Violent girl!"

"Oh, bird boy. What brings a middle school student to the high school division?"

"It's none of your business!"

"Oh, I see."

"How dare you speak to Reika-sama like that!"

He's as impudent as ever.

"Reika-sama, what does 'bird boy' mean?"

"It's his nickname. I gave it to him."

"Oh, it fits him perfectly."

My entourage giggled.

The bird boy's face turned red.

"Shut up! You, you curly-head!"

"Curly, curly?!"

...I... I'm feeling dizzy.

"Reika-sama!"

"Reika-sama! Stay calm!"

Curly... My Rococo is a curly head...

"How rude! Reika-sama's hair isn't that curly!"

"That's right! You bird brain!"

"...Thank you, everyone."

I've never been insulted about my hairstyle to my face before, so I was shaken.

"But it's just what a fool said. I don't care at all."

"Of course, Reika-sama. You have a broad heart."

"Hehehe."

I ignored the fool and walked past him. He was yelling behind me, but I didn't pay attention.

...I'll definitely get back at him later.