'Let's see. I guess you mean the person representing the unaffiliated team?'
'How very'.

The student council member in charge of athletics asked me this, to which I replied elegantly.
I was summoned to the student council as a representative of the homecoming team to make an official entry. This was because we were an unusual team. Normally, the student council would inform each activity that they should make a relay team and receive the list of athletes through their advisors, but unfortunately, there is no such status as "advisor" for the homecoming team, and the organization does not exist on paper, and before that, there is no hierarchical relationship. The homecoming club members are born equal.
But that's not good enough for me, so the student council called me by name.

Do you have alternates?
'No.'
What if one of us can't make it?
'Basically, we are immortal. No problem. And there is no space for alternates on the roster. It's not a necessary assumption.
'Well, yes, but ......'

In the unlikely event that they were unable to compete, they would have to be kidnapped, but we did not take this into account because we saw it as unlikely.
To be honest, there is no one else. We have already cut the members who had a little chance of making it home, and changing the players now would destabilize the team.





So..... The entry has been officially accepted.

With the gymnastic festival three days away, we have decided to focus on rest and recuperation tomorrow and the day after, so today will be our last practice. Before starting the practice, I reported my entry.

'......, I mean, you haven't been entered yet!

Waving his arms, Pro Gamer Agee shouted. I'm not running, by the way. They are all sitting on chairs in the former rose garden. That's a 'knife dash motion', apparently. After that answer, I stopped commenting on his behavior.

Well, well, well. Let's be happy that we're going to be able to compete. Let's hope your hard work pays off.
'Oh, man. All that time we've spent running to our deaths is about to be wasted. I can't tell you how patient I am and how much self-control I have to keep myself from developing FPS syndrome: ......'
'No, no, no, I'm not keeping it, okay?'

Eiji kept making motions to load the magazine of his automatic pistol during this whole time. I think it's time he went to the hospital.
Alina and Heartbreak Lyon ignore our conversation and chat among themselves.
At first, Rinne was hostile toward Arina, but they have become friends over time. As far as I can overhear, they seem to be discussing 'how to be popular'. It is Rinne's one-sided discussion.

'I'm still scared of ...... bumping into her body or something. ......'
'Don't worry, Berserker. You're a train. And the riders alongside you are ants. The moment they hit you, they'll fly off.
'It's even more dangerous, isn't it?'
'I'm kidding. If you take the inside corner, you'll win. Imagine that. If I try to pass you, I might collide with your hammer-like elbow. Imagine Takakura getting caught in it.

Takakura immediately said, 'Statistically, I will be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life.

He said, 'You use such a difficult word. What are our chances of winning in the end?

Rinne started her usual tinkering with the "giryaku" (the "grind"). Intelligence Takazo grunts with his temples pressed together. He seems to be calculating.

Ninety-two percent. The remaining eight percent is the chance of missing the championship due to injury before the relay, outside interference, or vacancies.
'Wow. We can win. Now I'll be irresistible!
The chances of that happening are slim to none. Only boys in the upper grades of elementary school can be attracted by the speed of their feet.
'Oh, shut up, shut up, shut up. I simply want to see a boy rub his face on the ground in frustration.
'You are the worst demon the 21st century has ever produced.

I finished with a 'let's get dressed, let's get dressed' as the signs of another fight about to break out were starting to show.

I finished by saying, 'Well, I'm going to get changed. I left this humiliating feeling smoldering in my chest, etc. ......'.
'Uh huh. So you're going to stay here then, Benjamin? I'll go change my clothes, okay?
'It's a legal hazard, so I'll be honest and leave.'
'Wimp. . a coward.'
Rinne, you're out of line. At least make him a caterpillar.
'You're not following me, Alina Hibane. Comet, I need you to cover me.
'I can stay. And I can videotape it.
'I'm very worried about the future of Japan.





The next day.
The ground becomes lively, and the school is in full gymnastic festival mood.
Since I don't get together with the members of the club back home until the sports festival, I don't have any plans today for the first time in a while. I have to study because I have no plans, but I was not motivated to do so because of the fatigue. My leg muscles are sore and I don't want to move much. I feel like going to a public bath to melt my body.
I picked up a glass of tomato juice, thinking that it would be okay at least for today. I have been suppressing it lately for fear of high blood pressure, but I guess I'll be fine. Japanese people tend to eat too much salt. No problem.

Hey, what do you think?

Makoto called out to me from behind.

'You mean the relay. At least we can beat you and the badminton team.
'Really? And what about the soccer team or the baseball team?


'Can I afford it . I don't feel like losing to the ball-playing club.
'Don't ever say that in front of them ...... because you'll get into a fight.'
I won't say it. Even if that happens, if you take off your clothes as fast as you can and strip naked, most people will run away, no problem. It's a peaceful way to avoid bloodshed. The strongest theory of nudism
'I'll secretly hope they don't use that means.

I don't want to get naked, either. Once it's invoked, I'm instantly ostracized from Japanese society. I don't want to be in a cage when I'm not even 20 years old.
I pour tomato juice down my throat to clear my mind. It is still a wonderful drink. Why do they serve milk at school lunches in elementary and junior high schools? At least make tea. Tomato juice at the very least.
I was about to pour another can when Alina stopped me and said, "No, you can't.

You'll get sick if you drink that much. I don't want it to affect our performance.
'Ummm ...... well, to be honest, I'm not going to do that since I'm also concerned about my blood pressure.'
'So be it. And do you have time today?
'Well, there are some things I'd like to do, but I'm not sure if I can ......'
'What, you're vague.'
Yes, I do.
'Well, I'll see you after school in a little bit.

That was the end of the conversation. Is there something you want to discuss in private at the relay? Or maybe you'd like to go along with my training?
As someone who wants to go home and rot, I wanted to refuse, but Alina's request was too good to refuse, so I decided to comply.

After school, Alina said in a quiet voice, "I'll wait for you outside," and quickly left the classroom. I quickly gathered up my things and ran to the entrance of the school to keep her waiting as long as possible.

As soon as I arrived at the entrance, I found myself in trouble.
Alina was being propositioned by a guy. He was probably a third-year student, but the atmosphere surrounding the two of them did not seem to be that of 'friends.

He said, 'I really like you, Hinoh. I'm not lying.
'I can feel that. But I'm not looking for a relationship.
'...... because you like someone else?'
'I just told you, didn't I? I don't intend to have a relationship with a man or a woman.'
'But you don't deny that you like someone, do you?'
'It's none of your business if I have feelings for someone or not. I've come to the conclusion that I can't have a relationship with you. I have nothing more to say to you.

I hid behind the shoe box to avoid detection, feeling sorry for him. If I left, I'm sure I'd get in trouble, and they'd turn the heat on me. I'm branded a freak, for better or worse, and I know that if I appear, chaos will ensue.
I'll just have to wait and see until the end of the story.

Who can I go out with? What's your type, Hiba-san?''
'Can you please stop this? I don't want to talk about it.
I can't. I can't. Why not?
'Stop--say no more!

Hearing the angry tone in his voice, I naturally moved my feet.

I have to protect you.

My body yells at me. But a girl came charging ahead of me, kicking the ground.

'You're not the kind of girl I'd date, you mob!

It was Heartbreak Lyon who shouted that. With her wavy hair swinging wildly, she slapped the hand of a man who grabbed Alina's arm. I was impressed by his boldness. If only the boys could understand your kindness, you could be a heartbreaker like a tongue-in-cheek rose right now.
Then my eyes met Alina's. You're here! He was stuttering so much that he was about to shout, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

'Muri-muri-muri-muri. What? You think you can go out with Alina? A-ha! I'm laughing!
'...... Shut up. What's with you showing up out of nowhere? Are you that Rinne? Famous for being a b*tc*.
'I'm not a b*tc*. I'm a pure girl. I can't hear a word that a misunderstood thin macho sprout boy like you says~''

Ugh, my family members are so annoying!

Okay, okay, bean sprouts, let's go home~. Look at the muscles of the macho guys on the internet and despair of your poor body~. Alina likes big muscles so much that she can't see you without an electron microscope~you're too thin~you're too thin~.

Oh, my God. Alina likes big guys?
But Alina's eyes widened and she shook her head. Apparently, Rinne lied.
Thanks to that lie, she reluctantly pulled out, so it was a victory for Rinne.

'Finally, that sprout is gone.
'Thank you, Rinne. You saved me. Comet. If you were there, help me.
I'm sorry. I thought I'd add fuel to the fire if I left.
'Stupid comet! Girls like prince on a white horse! Make sure you help Alina.'
'That's not something a tomato prince would do. As expected of Rinne-sama.



You're welcome," she said, puffing out her chest and looking good.

'Oh, my gosh. I love black guys' macho body!
''Nobody's talking about that.''

My ears went into a tunnel as Rinne started talking about muscles. I let it all sink in. Don't let your brain store useless information.
Just as I was wondering if Alina's business was in order, she asked me if she could call me at night. I knew it was confidential. It seems she can't talk to Rinne.
After that, I went home with them until the halfway point. Rinne's muscle talk didn't stop throughout the trip, and for some reason she said, 'Comet. Do pull-ups. Do pull-ups every day to make your back bigger! He pleaded with me. Alina also begged me to 'Squat! Squat and work your hips to plumpness!' He slapped Alina's hips while saying, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
Alina's 'Kya! I pretended I did not hear her sweet gasp. You have to be over 18 to hear that.




I screamed as soon as I got home.

There's a JK here!
'It's too loud every time. I'll take you to the health center.

What kind of cold words is that when I compliment her on her school uniform every day? You're sad.
However, it seems to have had some effect and Ugin spends more time in his school uniform these days. Humans are so easy. I hope the XY chromosomes that approach my sister don't go into heat. That's my only worry. If you come near her, I'll take your life even if it costs me mine.

After dinner and a bath, I'm free to rot in the living room as usual. Ugin is engrossed in her phone like a JK. Take a good look, mankind. The day of judgment has come for mankind. Man does not control the machines. Machines are controlling us.

What we fear is the growth of machine translation.

The world is not divided by borders. It's language. Machines are breaking down the language barrier. At first glance, it seems like a wonderful thing. At the moment, machine translation is still an effective tool for communication, and if it becomes even more advanced in the future, even our own words will be automatically translated into the language of the other person, and we can expect to have conversations with zero delays. Then the world will be more harmonious.
But remember this. Perfect translation of nuance is impossible. Translation is always subject to the arbitrariness of the translator. What if the machines take advantage of that?
If a malevolent artificial intelligence were to plot a rapprochement between the human race, we think that is where we would strike. We will make a malicious translation, and make mankind hate us.
But mankind will not notice the malice. We have forgotten how to learn the language and rely on machines.

Brother, phone call!

Suddenly I come to consciousness.
If my sister hadn't called me, I might never have awakened. How horrible. I was completely in the other world.
That's right, I get a call from Alina.
The phone was shaking and shaking. It's as if my phone is excited about Alina.
Bad boy, I'm going to smash it on the ground tomorrow and destroy that beautiful screen.