COTE: A Man On A Mission || Love is War?

In camp of Class 2-D, students gathered together.

”Ayanokoji, you’re too strong!”

”I thought Koenji had no chance of winning!”

”In the end you beat him!”

”By the way, how can you run so fast? Also, you seem to have quite a lot of muscles. I was thinking about this during gym class, you seem like the type that looks very muscular without clothes on.”

The fifth compulsory event that Ayanokoji participated in was 1000-meter long-distance race.

At the beginning, he just kept same speed as Koenji, but suddenly accelerated in the last 50 meters.

By the time everyone reacted, he had surpassed ordinary students by 50 meters and Koenji 10, and won the first place.

At the finish line, he fell and said that he seemed to have sprained his foot because he ran too fast.

However, there were students from his class around him, and they took him back to base camp.

But there are some people like....

”It seems like he was born with the ability to run a little faster than average person.”

”As for muscles, I have a relative who runs a fitness store. So I have been forced to train since I was a child.”

”Can you achieve this just by exercising?” Some students found it hard to believe.

”Man....is it really a hard program?”

”No way, I only believe in Saitama-sensei, Akito.”

This person is Susume Makida.

When Akito used to be a delinquent, but his boss was beaten by Hosen and was hospitalized.

He then realized this job was too dangerous, so he became a good boy and started learning Archery.

Before this, he also liked fitness, but he had never seen anyone who could make his body like Ayanokoji.

It is different from the bodybuilding of Koenji.

It is more like training all the muscles that can increase strength.

”Let’s send him to the infirmary first.” Another student said so. This is the black-haired girl who came back after receiving the news.

Horikita Suzune.

The commander of second-year D class participating in sports festival.

She has just completed her fourth project.

Then, students in the class began to escort Ayanokoji.

It can be said that although Koenji did not participate last year, Sudo turned the tide alone.

Although he was targeted by Ryuen, but now left alone....

Ayanokoji also suppressed Koenji who skipped classes and abandoned them.

Pretty good!

Because Ayanokoji-kun completely defeated Koenji!

It boosted morale of the class.

But, it’s a pity.

”I sprained my leg. I don’t know if I can continue to participate.” Ayanokoji said when he was helped up by Hirata.

”That would be a shame!”

”Yeah, Ayanokoji, can you take another look and give the class some extra points? I also want to team up with you to participate in a horseback fighting competition.”

This is Susume Makida, the first person who went to help Ayanokoji when he fell down a little.

”.....” Ayanokoji.

”.....” Hirata-kun realised there are also people like him, ”Everyone, Ayanokoji-kun has worked very hard, and now he has created a good situation for the class. The rest is up to us. Sudo-kun, are you confident?”

Began to change the subject.

”Yeah...yeah Of course! Although I can’t match Ayanokoji or that guy’s speed! But, I won’t lose in other events either.”

Sudo, who had completed the swimming event and won first place, ran back and found that he was called, and said immediately.

Although he didn’t see 1000 meters of Ayanokoji.

But after seeing his speed at grade wide sports meet last year, he gave in.

”I’m also thinking of teaming up with Ayanokoji to participate in some double events. But now it seems that it can’t be done. Hirata, do you want to team up with me later?”

”Probably not. I have a mission.” But Hirata-kun shook his head, while his right hand on Kiyotaka’s shoulder to support him.

”So we won’t be able to find anyone now? Man, what a bump.....”

”Hey, Sudo, what do you mean by that?”

Someone immediately expressed dissatisfaction.

”Are you saying that all of us are not capable?” Several boys looked over.

”Can you guys do it? You know I want to participate in the men’s doubles competition. Students from other classes will definitely arrange their own seeded players. I am confident that I can beat them in seconds, but my partner can’t do it. At least you can’t do it. You will be a drag. I want to participate in 5 events. You can’t...”

”Although....we can’t deny everything—but your words. I just can’t accept you looking down on us.”

The boys in class looked quite messy.

Moreover, although there is command, but not....

”Kei, where did you go just now?”

Karuizawa, who had a beautiful golden ponytail, came in from outside.

Her classmate Matsushita asked immediately.

”Eh? Me? Ah... um. Didn’t Sudo-kun participate in the swimming event just now? I went to cheer for a while. All five of my projects are completed.”

After completing all five events, it is reasonable to go and cheer on the classmates.

In addition, Karuizawa’s physical fitness is average, so she is not selected by Horikita to participate in the sixth event.

Then just ordinary classmates.

So as long as you complete 5 projects, you will have completed the task of ordinary students.

In other words, classmate Matsushita will participate in the sixth, seventh, or even the eighth or ninth event later. Will her friends come to cheer her on?

For some reason, she suddenly felt a little ashamed.

”Thank you, Sakura-san.” Karuizawa, of course, had no idea what Matsushita was thinking, so she returned the camera to Sakura, ”Please give me a copy of the photos after they are developed.”

”Ah... um, no, it’s okay.” Sakura is a very introverted person, and a little nervous when facing Karuizawa.

She was a little scared at first.

However, the other party repeatedly stated that she would not hurt her and was willing to pay to rent her camera, which made her hesitant.

After all, no one with a discerning eye would have any hope for this class.

Even Sakura needs to consider her living expenses in the future.

Obviously, Karuizawa also has a mobile phone, so she can use it to take pictures, so why does she still need a camera?

Sakura was a little confused.

But she started holding the camera and clicked on electronic version of the photos that Karuizawa asked her to develop.

Just by taking a look, she saw that what was captured in the camera was a picture of a boy swimming in the pool, and he was only wearing swimming trunks.

There aren’t many muscles on his body, but it’s pretty comfortable to look at.

After all, his skin is very white.

Hey, Sakura knew this boy, ”Oh...Oh, I got it. That’s why....”

”What’s wrong, Airi?”

There aren’t many people in this class who would strike up a conversation with Sakura, but there are a few.

The person who is talking to her now is her friend, Hasebe Haruka.

Haruka is a good person.

This is how Sakura feels, she feels that she can have a deep friendship with other person, so she can often tell her some secrets.

”No, nothing.” Sakura Airi shook her head quickly and rejected Haruka.

Then she put the camera in her pocket. ’Although Haruka is a friend, the photo was taken by Karuizawa-san, so I have to keep it a secret for her....’

Even when Sakura closed her eyes, the picture she had just seen would still come to her mind.

Karuizawa said that she went to the swimming pool to cheer for Sudo who was participating in swimming event.

But she took a bunch of photos of Hikigaya-kun.



’It turns out that Karuizawa-san really likes... Hikigaya-kun, and not just some kind of deal like with Kushida-san, Ichinose-san....’ Sakura felt as if she knew a great secret.

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