For a week after that, I spent my days learning to dress like a soul during class and swinging by myself after school.

　Since then, I've faced him many times, and each time I've lost badly.

　--But that doesn't mean I haven't made progress.

　He's so strong that you'd think he was invincible, but for the past few days he's occasionally avoided my slashes.

(I think it's about once in a hundred times. ......?)　

　When I'm able to fire a slash that I think "This is good! There are times when I can fire a slash that I think "This is good!

　Only on those occasions does he always evade.

　At first, I thought it was a whim. But it seems that this is not the case.

　He always catches all the slashes with his strong body, but .......
　I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not.

(Probably because he judged that ...... he would not be able to get away unscathed.

　The thought of that made me ...... happy.
　I felt excited and excited.

　What I could not cut before, I can now cut.
　The joy of realizing growth.

　That's the feeling.

　It's like the first time I cut a little space in the Prison of Time.

(If I keep training like this, I'm sure I can defeat him someday. (If I keep training like this, I'm sure I'll be able to beat him someday.　

　As I waited for Leah in the doorway of my room, my heart filled with hope.

"Hey, you guys!　Sorry, Allen. Sorry, Allen. I overslept a little. ......

It's okay. There's still time.

　There are still thirty minutes left before first period starts.
　It's a good idea to take a look at the website to see if there is anything you need to know.

...... Are you okay?　You seem to be having a little trouble sleeping lately.

　I think it started when she started taking classes in soul dressings.

　Leah has been having trouble sleeping lately.
　And even after she fell asleep, she would make painful noises and turn over and over.

　When I asked her if she was genuinely worried.

"......?　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's a little worried about you.

　She turned red and turned her head to the side as she said this.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sorry. ......

　I'm not sure what to say next. .......

　You're at a loss as to what to say next.

"......, did I look weird?

　Leah asked with a hint of trepidation.

"No, that's okay!　You look beautiful as always!

You look beautiful ....... You look beautiful. ...... Thank you.

You're welcome. ......?

......

"......

　Leah fell silent, and I followed suit, shutting my mouth as well.

"......

"......

　A delicate, indescribable atmosphere prevailed in the room, and the ticking of the second hand on the clock sounded unpleasantly loud.

The ticking of the clock sounded unpleasantly loud. But I'm the one who created this atmosphere, and I have to do something about it. ......!

(What should I do? ....... I've got a weird atmosphere ......!

　Then I tried to break through with a little ...... forcefulness, but with a loud voice and a lot of momentum.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

"Yeah, yeah, ......!　That's right!

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'm not the only one.
　And so the two of us ran out of the dormitory with our spirits strangely high.

　Later, when we arrived at the main building of Senbi Academy, we found

"Swimming Club!　Why don't you join the swimming club?

Would you like to join the swordsmanship club?　How about the swordsmanship club?

"Let's run fast, track and field club!　Hey, new students!　Why don't you join the track and field club and feel the wind with us?

　A lot of flyers were being handed out by seniors wearing swimming suits, street clothes, shorts, and other club attire.

What is this ......?

"Wow, I don't even know what ...... is.

　As Leah and I stared at this bizarre scene in amazement.

"Hey, you!　You've got a great body!　Why don't you join the judo club?

"Wow, beautiful girl!　How about our cheerleading club?　We have a lot of cute costumes!

"Hey, you two!　How about the mountain club?　There's no substitute for the view you get after climbing a steep mountain!



　In no time at all, I was surrounded by many seniors and handed a large number of leaflets.

"Wow, wow, wow!　You know, I'm ......!

"Let's go, Leah!

　I pulled Leah's hand and ran to the main building.
　It seems that they have been banned from recruiting inside the school building and have immediately started attacking their next target.

"Huh. ......

Surprise, surprise. ......

　Before I knew it, a large number of leaflets had been screwed into my uniform pocket, and Leah was holding a large number of leaflets in her free left hand.

That's ...... solicitation, right?

"Yeah, I think so. ......

　As we talked, we went to our classrooms.

　When we entered the classroom of the first year A, we saw the exhausted classmates.

"Oh, they're all the same, .......

Apparently so. ......

　I'm not sure what to make of this.

　When Leah and I took our usual seats, Tessa, the swordswoman of the Zantetsu Ryu, spoke to us with a sullen look on her face.

"Hey, Allen. ....... Did you get hit too?

Yeah, a little bit. ....... Tessa looks pretty beat up too .......

　I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea.

"Heh, heh, isn't that amazing?　Most of those leaflets are from the judo club. ......?　Most of those flyers are from the judo club. ......? Apparently, my physique is suited for judo. ......

　Tessa laughed with a painful smile, pointing at her desk.

That was a bad idea. ....... I was suddenly surrounded by ten sweaty seniors in judo suits. ....... I almost lost consciousness several times because of their strong manliness and power. ......

That's a tough one. ......

　I can't even imagine what that's like. .......

Hey, Tessa. What's with all the unusual solicitation?

"......?　I'm not sure if you've heard of Allen?　Today is the first week of recruitment for new students.

I don't know.　I'm not sure what to make of it.

　At the very least, the Grand Academy of Swordsmanship's recruitment period was in April.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea or not. But the fifth academy is special. In the first month of school, we prohibit all recruiting activities so that new students can concentrate on their soul-dressing classes.

I see. ....... I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

"That's the way it is. For the next week, you will have to go to and from school ...... and also during your lunch break. You're going to have a lot of uncomfortable days ......, so be prepared.

　He then sat down in his seat, which had become a billboard for the judo club.

This is a tough one .......

I know. ....... I've heard that the new recommendations from the five colleges are great, but I didn't think it would be as good as this. ......

　A few moments later, the door to Class A was opened with an unobtrusive thud.
　At the same time, a mass of leaflets slowly entered the classroom.

　I don't know who they are, but they seem to have done some serious damage. .......

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.

......

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　She was not a morning person.
　She was probably just wandering around as usual, and this happened in the blink of an eye.

"Good morning, Rose. Good morning, Rose. ...... Looks like you had a rough day.

The amount of flyers you have ....... Probably the best in the class.

...... Good morning.

　The drowsiness must have overwhelmed the annoyance of the leaflets.
　She let out a big sigh, her hair growing out as usual.

Wow. ....... New recommendation, that's awesome ......

Yeah, I was surprised.

That was a hell of a ride.

So, Allen and Leah, what club are you in?

Hmm. ....... Nothing's decided yet.

I haven't decided yet either.

　I've been thinking about joining some kind of club as one of the best parts of student life.

　But I haven't decided what club to join yet.

　I'm only slightly interested in the 'Kenjutsu Club' from the sound of its name.

I haven't decided yet either. Do you want to go check it out with me after school?

Of course I'm up for it.

I'll go with you.



　After school, the three of us went on a tour of the club activities together.

　After that, from the first to the fifth period, under the supervision of Ms. Leia, a soul-dressing class was held.

It was a tough day, too. ......

It's not so much physically as mentally exhausting to take a soul-dressing class. ......

It's kind of languid. ......

　So we took a short break in our seats.

　We drank some water, stretched out, and when the fatigue wore off.

Now, let's take a look around the club.

"Yeah, let's do that.

"Yeah, let's go.

　We left the Class A classroom.



　The three of us knew almost nothing about the activities of the school, so we decided to visit all the clubs.

　First of all, we went to the cheerleading club right in front of the main building.

"Let's go, let's go!　Senba Gakushuin!　We're the best number one!

　A powerful voice coming from the bottom of her stomach.
　A perfect dance, without a hitch.

　It must have been the result of a lot of practice.

　It was a performance that made me want to applaud.

(But I was a little concerned about the amount of ...... exposure.

　Their costumes were very extreme, exposing their backs and bare legs.

　It's very hard to look at.

The cheerleading squad is a bit ......... The costumes are .......

　She must have been embarrassed to wear it.
　Leah was quietly shaking her head.

"So ......?

　Rose, on the other hand, didn't seem too bothered.

(Come to think of it, Rose did have some fancy clothes. ......)

　When I first met her at the Kembu Festival, she was wearing a top that was completely exposed from her stomach to the bottom of her breasts, and black low-rise hot pants underneath.

(Did I mention that I had trouble looking at her because she was so exposed? ......)

　From Rose's point of view, a costume like this would not be a problem.

　Then we went to see the swim team.

　An outdoor pool with seven twenty-five meter lanes.
　The depth is more than three meters at the shallowest point, and is used for various purposes such as snorkeling and training using the weight of the water, according to the pamphlet distributed when we entered the school.

Swimming: ....... I used to race with Takeji in the river in Goza village. ......

　There is a big river near Goza village.
　There is a big river near Goza village. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom of the river, and I remember the whole village used to swim there in summer.
　There were delicious fish there, and I remember fishing with my mother. .......

　As I was thinking back to those old days.

The swim team: ....... Yeah, that sounds fun!

Not bad, I guess.

　"It's not so bad," Leah and Rose said to each other.

　After observing the activities of the swimming club for a while, they decided to move on to the next club.

"Okay, then, let's go see the next club.

"Yeah, let's do that.

Yeah.

　After looking at the various club activities one by one, we finally visited the main club, the swordsmanship club.

That's a lot of ......

There's a lot of ......

　In the gymnasium, where the swordsmanship club operates, there are over a hundred members, all of whom are swinging with all their might.

　That's a lot.
　I'm sure it's the biggest club I've ever seen, and I'm sure it's the biggest club I've ever seen.

""Hey!　Come on!　Say!" "Say!

　More than a hundred people were swinging at the same time with a predetermined shout and rhythm, and it looked a little cramped.

"Next!　Three hits in a row!

"Yes!

　The big drum in the middle of the gym was beaten, and the practice menu changed.

...... Hmmm...

It's a little ......

"Yeah, it's a little stuffy.

　Yeah.
　Rose was right, there was a kind of "stiffness" in this swordsmanship club.

(I think swordsmanship is more free, fun and inventive. ......)

　We don't practice because we are in a kenjutsu club, we don't 'do' because we have a set menu.
　We do it because we want to do it, because we want to be strong.

　I felt that the way of thinking and attitude toward kenjutsu was a little different from mine.

...... Let's go back to the classroom for now.

Well, let's take our time.

We've already seen everything.

　And just as we were about to head back to Class A...

"Huh?　You're not Allen-kun, are you?

　Suddenly, a voice called out from behind us.
　I couldn't just ignore it, so I slowly turned around.



"Oh, I knew it!　I'm so glad you're interested in us!　Hey, hey, how was it?　How was our practice?

　A female student who was beating a large drum in the middle of the gym came running towards me.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.

　As expected, I couldn't say, "I thought it was a little different.

"Oh, I'm sorry!　I haven't introduced myself yet!　I'm the vice-president of the swordsmanship club, Shilti Rosette, nice to meet you!　Mr. Allen-Rhoddle!

　Silty Rosette.
　She is a lively girl with light brown hair and short hair.
　Big round eyes.
　Her skin is slightly tanned, healthy and firm.
　A glimpse of her double teeth gave her a kind of wildness.

I'm Allen Rhoddle, class A, first year. It's nice to meet you.

　When I bowed lightly, Shilti squeezed my right hand and began to shake it vigorously.

It's a great hand!　I'm not sure what to make of it.

　She gazed with sparkling eyes at my bean-smashed, hardened hand.

I've been doing this since I was five years old.

I've been doing this since I was a little girl.　But I wonder if I'll make it this far in ten years. ......?

　To be exact, it's been a billion and ten years. .......
　It's a bit of a hassle to say this, so I nodded my head with a wry smile.

...... Yes, it's good!　I'm sure you'll like it, Allen!　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

"Oh, ........ I'm sorry, I have some business to attend to today. ......

　I'm not lying.
　I have to go to the classroom with Leah and Rose to discuss which section was better.

　And then.

"...... Hey, hey, hey, would you like to be there with me?

　She repeated the exact same words again with a smile on her face.

No, no, I mean, ......?

　When I tried to say no again, Shilti snapped her fingers.

　At that moment, the entrance to the gymnasium was blocked by the members of the swordsmanship club.

"Shh, Shilty, senior ......?

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　I sighed loudly in my mind.

　It seems I've gotten myself into trouble again. .......