Chapter 198 – Conclusion of the Kendo Tournament
If you enter the genre of youth, regardless of whether it is sports, chaebol, or action, opponents who use subtle foul play will appear.
This is an unconditional cliché. I’ve never seen it come out.
Therefore, from the moment I saw the opponent’s slightly savage impression, I prepared for the foul and was able to overcome the situation well.
It was a bonus that he even took revenge for his ill-mannered play.
He could have fought and won with clean play against opponents who used foul play.
But I’m not the main character of a boy’s manga. A piece of trash who always thinks of fucking women.
I’m proud of myself because I behaved accordingly.
I wanted to humiliate you even more, but if you do this, the next opponent will burn with a vengeance, so let’s refrain from it.
But I don’t know if it’s right that Trash cares about teammates this much.
Having scored an extra point against an opponent who was completely demoralized, I easily finished the vanguard battle and switched to Tetsuya.
Then he gave him some advice.
“Watch out for your legs.”
“Leg?”
“I was walking a little while ago.”
“Ah… Yamazaki-senpai also said that your opponent was strange… So was that why you almost fell earlier?”
“That’s right. It seems like a mean team, so pay attention.”
“Okay, thank you.”
After finishing my shift, I went back to where the members were and smiled at Yamazaki, who had a stiff expression.
“Aren’t you mad that I messed up your play?”
Then Yamazaki, shaking his head as if he couldn’t stop, answered.
“Why should I be mad at you? You’re angry with what your opponent is doing. Well done anyway You really worked hard.”
The Chabongjeon that followed was a mud fight.
Tetsuya, like a filthy bastard, played very sticky, biting down on his opponent’s block.
I am concentrating as much as I can to see if I had the foul in mind, and I can see that I have improved dramatically from the first game to now.
I don’t like that this bastard is growing in real time like me.
I wish I could give you a tip.
Anyway, it’s annoying to watch, but what about the opponent?
Will my teeth break?
I was thinking like that
Jump-!
Tetsuya let out a deep sigh when he was properly hit by his opponent’s back and gave up the bout.
He told me to focus, he’s losing by focusing on that crazy bastard.
The future is dark. If this is the case, can we have no choice but to trust the middle manager, the manager, and the captain?
I picked up a bottle of mineral water next to me and calmly watched the game, soothing my stuffy throat.
**
Fortunately, our team advanced to the final with an overall score of 3:2.
Tetsuya, the assistant chief, and Mori, the middle leader, were defeated, making the defeat darker, but the general manager, Ikeda, and the captain managed to gain victory.
The fouls we were concerned about did not happen except for the Seonbongjeon and the Chabongjeon.
That almost led to a slight clash at the end of the game, but the enraged Goro had a good talk with the opposing manager and made him apologize to Tetsuya and me, and it was over for now.
The final, which followed after a short break, drew attention.
Not only the audience in the competition hall, but also the kendo clubs of other academies waiting for the awards ceremony.
It was only natural that there were only two teams competing in the spacious arena.
“It took a lot of work to get here. It was really unexpected that we didn’t have enough to qualify for the higher level competitions, so we made it to the finals.”
Goro’s encouragement that brought us together.
Seeing Tetsuya drooping his shoulders, he continued.
“Miura, I know that your rhythm is off and you are angry, but focus. Regarding the previous game, I plan to talk to the association directly and resolve it somehow. It’s important to refine your mentality now. You’ve been doing well so far.”
Tetsuya’s eyes flinched at him.
Are you burning with the desire to win? It doesn’t fit dirty.
“Yes, director.”
“Even if I don’t like the result, I’m satisfied as long as I played a game that leaves no regrets in the process. Pour everything out.”
Usually, it’s a cliché to win runner-up like this, but it makes me uneasy.
After the final fight, I slapped my face a few times with my palm and stood outside the arena to prepare for the vanguard fight.
OK,
“Matsuda-kun, do your best!”
Miyuki’s clear voice came from afar.
I glanced over the crowd and saw Miyuki, whose face was blushing.
Was it embarrassing to scream in the spotlight? Cute and…
Chinami and Lenka are also by Miyuki’s side. It seems that he came right after the game was over.
Where would you like to see it? I think you probably watched the quarterfinals or semifinals… You’ll know if we talk later.
Blowing away my thoughts, I followed the referee’s hand signal and slowly walked to the center boundary line, facing my opponent.
After that, as soon as I got up, I grabbed the top.
“…”
The eyes of the other person, visible through the face, were firm.
Your physique is similar to mine. Now that you’ve made it to the finals, your skills must be good.
It feels like the game is going to be difficult.
Watching the opponent’s every move that gave off the scent of a strong man, I took the first step.
Coo-!
**
Inside the competition hall where the awards ceremony is being held.
Unlike our faces that were dead in the final match, the faces of the opposing team were very bright.
I won the championship, so I have no choice but to do it.
We lost with an overall score of 3:2.
It was also a somewhat disappointing defeat, with the results already coming out from the manager’s match.
The only thing that saved face was me and Yamazaki who won 2:1 at the same time.
The rebellion of the underdog Yevoni Academy ended with a runner-up.
When the game was over, you guys were proud of Goro saying that he was good at finishing runner-up, but the feeling of collapse still remained.
Who will remember the second place that is not even written in history?
I don’t know if I’ve been runner-up dozens of times… But the result is not satisfactory.
– Here’s the full MVP. The overall MVP will proceed with the awards ceremony along with the rookie award. Yevoni Academy freshman Ken Matsuda, please come up to the podium.
Still, it’s okay because I won the prize.
MVP among nearly 180 players, including sub resources, is a good result.
It’s okay, because I would have shown a great side to Miyuki, Chinami, and Lenka.
Consoling myself in that way, I went up to the podium, listened to the judges’ simple words of gratitude, and received a certificate and a prize.
Then I turned around and looked up at the crowd, where Miyuki and Chinami were clapping wildly.
Bread girl is hugged by her vice-president with bread in her mouth, and she asks what kind of scene stealer is he?
Every time I see it, my eyes go out.
I came down from the podium receiving applause from the members and looked at my injuries.
It is a square box wrapped in white paper.
The size is quite large. The weight is very light, but what is it?
Controlling his fluttering heart, I opened the box and wrinkled my brow.
‘What?’
It was because two thin rectangular sheets of paper were placed in the box.
Looking for something, it was a 20,000 yen gift certificate that could be used at a department store that had an agreement with the district.
Aren’t department store gift certificates usually given out in luxurious money envelopes?
Are you putting this in a box?
I heard that the empty cart is noisy… It’s absurd.
Still, it’s free money, so you should use it well.
I’m going to buy a present for Miyuki and Chinami with this.
After such a boring award ceremony, the members and I forcibly stretched out our poop-chewed faces and took pictures.
Afterwards, I met Lenka, who was leading her crew outside.
“What about Master?”
“I am moving my luggage.”
“I need to go quickly to help. Did the women’s team win?”
“Huh.”
“What is your history, Master?”
“Transmission.”
It is also our Chinami.
I must have had a good time running around.
“Can’t you give me one point?”
“That’s right.”
“What about the manager?”
“So do i.”
“You look like you’re conceited. Is it an illusion?”
“This seemed smug? You might as well go to an ophthalmologist.”
“Thank you for your concern. Good job today.”
“… You did a good job too, and you did a good job.”
Even though he seems to be speaking reluctantly, his voice contains sincerity.
I guess I did really well. If Lenka is like that.
“Thank you.”
“But giving up one point in the final was a bit disappointing. It was an obvious attack.”
It’s embarrassing to just praise him, so watch him tickle again.
Something like a tsundere.
“No, why are you suddenly criticizing after going well?”
“I’m saying this in the sense that you should do better at the next competition.”
Although this competition was fun, there was not much intention to participate in the next competition.
I don’t know if Lenka will think about it positively if he does something as a reward.
“And what’s obvious… It was an attack that was hard to notice when you saw it right in front of you.”
“It was obvious.”
“It’s not.”
“I could have known if you looked a little wider.”
“Your vision was narrow?”
“That’s it.”
“Anyway, did I do well?”
“You said so.”
“Then manager.”
“Never do it. No.”
Lenka turned her head away in disgust.
I asked, widening her eyes.
“You haven’t told me yet?”
“You were going to ask for a wish.”
“Thank you. I will tell you soon.”
“Have you been listening to me?”
I smiled at her bewildered Lenka and ran towards her as Chinami, carrying her large box, was walking towards her.
“Why are you moving alone? We can do it together.”
“It is better to work quickly and then go back and rest. Oh, and junior.”
“Yes.”
“This master is so proud of his pupil that he can’t stand it. Even if I die now, I have no regrets.”
Chinami still talks like an old man.
Having eaten her, I took the box she was carrying and put it in the luggage compartment of her bus.
I see Miyuki talking with Tetsuya in the distance.
Even in the midst of that, I’m looking at me, but Tetsuya doesn’t pay attention to it, it’s pretty.
Anyway, is this the end of the kendo tournament?
I’m quite satisfied, but somehow I feel uncomfortable.
It must be because I feel sorry for not being able to win.
Don’t put too much into it, now let’s focus on final exams and field trips.
After finishing her work by exchanging her greetings with her teammates for her hard work, I approached her to help Miyuki, who was trapped in Tetsuya’s unique waste energy.
