Hachiman Hikigaya, who returned from his studies after completing his training.

Based on the current situation, Hikigaya estimates that Karuizawa probably went back to Horikita to get a water bottle and rest, and then came back here to find that the machine he used had been taken.

“Sorry, I thought Karuizawa-san had gone back to Horikita-san, since you two came together.” Ichinose maintained her smile. “However, the gym equipment is designed so that others can use it when someone leaves to rest.”

"Ichinose, you!"

Karuizawa stood there with a stern face, unable to come up with a reason to refute him, and refused to leave.

When Hikigaya hoped that Karuizawa could just go back to Horikita, Karuizawa, who had been keeping a straight face, stood on the equipment that Ichinose had used and looked at Ichinose with a provocative expression.

"Want to have a contest to see who can last the longest? The loser has to obediently give up their spot to me."

"You're shameless. You just rested for more than ten minutes, while Fanbo has been training the whole time."

Before Ichinose could answer, Amakura interrupted. She had absolutely no liking for Karuizawa, the girl who was supposedly closer to Akira than Hikiya. She had heard a lot of rumors about Karuizawa, who was the top girl in Class D.

She's average in academics and sports, and always acts arrogant, leading a few followers around to play. Apart from being a little cute, she can't compare to Ichinose in any other aspect.

Although it was Ichinose who dumped Hachiman, Hachiman turned around and found a girlfriend who was inferior to Ichinose in every way. This does not mean that Ichinose was blind.

We should at least get someone with better grades.

“I didn’t say she couldn’t rest. I’m fine with waiting for her for half an hour.”

“I accept your challenge, but there’s one thing I want you to understand: this position has never belonged to you.”

Because Ichinose turned her head to speak to Karuizawa, Hikigaya couldn't see Ichinose's expression, but from the surprised expressions of Amakura and Karuizawa, he could tell that it wasn't very friendly.

"Hmph, who cares about you? I'm the one who won anyway." Karuizawa pursed his lips.

Karuizawa's confidence is probably due to the difference in their body sizes.

Based on the comparison of their body types, Karuizawa has the advantage. Ichinose has a voluptuous figure, with a magnificent chest that is second to none, and she feels very comfortable to hug.

Karuizawa is neither fat nor thin, but well-proportioned and healthy, and her stamina is obviously better than that of Ichinose.

"You look troubled, Hachiman boy."

While Hikigaya was thinking about how to stop the two of them from being so confrontational, Koenji spoke to him, and the exercise completely stopped.

"It is a bit of a problem."

Seeing this, Hikigaya also stopped and wiped the sweat from his face, and took the opportunity to drink some water along with Koenji.

Generally speaking, Koenji wouldn't invite him to the gym for no reason, let alone tell him that he's having a lot of troubles.

"How about we have a match?" Koenji pointed to the reclining chair in the corner. "I also watched your match with Albert from Class C on the deserted island, which makes me a little curious about your abilities."

"it is good."

Koenji's proposal would undoubtedly eliminate Ichinose and Karuizawa's objectives in this dispute. Moreover, he was also very interested in Koenji's invitation to the match. Koenji was curious about his strength, and so was Hachiman.

In a swimming lesson shortly after the start of the school year, Koenji easily defeated Sudo, the strongest swimmer in Class D at the time, who was a dominant force in the sports festivals for first and second-year students.

In a competition purely based on physical ability, anyone who participates is guaranteed to be number one.

"Go straight to the maximum weight?"

"Of course, Hachiman boy."

After the two sat down on the tuck machine and adjusted the weight to 100KG, Mr. Majima and several boys, including Ryuen Hashimoto, gathered around, looking very interested in the two's impending competition.

"A 100KG deadlift? Hachiman is more impressive than I imagined."

Mr. Majima, who is nearly 30 years old, is a regular at the gym. He not only has no belly, but his pectoral muscles are also quite large.

"I don't know how many I can pull yet. Don't laugh at me if I can't pull them all."

"If I couldn't get Koenji to participate, I wouldn't have challenged you to a match." Mashima-sensei, who is usually stern and doesn't smile, actually smiled, which shows that he thinks highly of Koenji and is quite familiar with him.

While the two were talking, Koenji had already completed one. Seeing this, Hikigaya also focused his mind and did one as well. A 100KG high deadlift is not an easy task.

One.

Two.

........

"Ten already? That's outrageous!"

When both of them reached ten, Hashimoto's mouth dropped open in surprise.

His plummeting status in Class A forced him to work hard to improve his academic and physical abilities, so that he wouldn't be at the top of the list when it came time to select dropouts.

As long as his academic ability and physical ability, the two easiest aspects to demonstrate, are both among the top in the class, then in order to maintain the fighting strength of Class A, there won't be a situation where most people want to drop out of school because of him.

After training with Mr. Majima, he realized what a 100kg high deadlift meant. Even an adult like Mr. Majima, who frequents the gym, could only do two or three.

"If they both intend to pursue a career as athletes, their physical talents are enough to make them household names."

"Then why are these two both from Class D? Majima-sensei, I feel like our sports festival is doomed." Hashimoto smiled wryly and looked at Ryuen, "How about we team up with Ryuen-kun?"

"roll."

"receive."

While Hashimoto obediently hid behind Majima-sensei, Ryuen watched Hikigaya, who was covered in sweat. While Hashimoto was distracted, Koenji had already completed the eleventh one.

"You're not going to pass out, are you, Hachiman?"

"You're no good, Longyuan."

After calming his erratic breathing, Hachiman managed to pull another poop despite his muscle soreness. In terms of physical fitness alone, Koenji was stronger than Ayanokouji. If he could do it again, Hachiman wouldn't have the confidence to do it again.

At this moment, Koenji did not force himself to pull another one, but instead let go, saying, "Eleven is enough. Hachiman boy, pull one more and you'll win."

After Koenji gave up

All eyes were on him.

Chapter 101 The Wavering Karuizawa

"Go for it, Hitori-kun."

Albert, who even wears sunglasses at the gym, gave him a fist pump to encourage him, which moved Hachiman deeply—what a joke.

Who is Hitsuya? Ryuen, can you teach Albert how to pronounce his name? Or are you doing this on purpose, Hagiron?

Wiping away his sweat, Hachiman gripped the lever, the fatigue coursing through his body telling him he was nearing his limit.

If it were me in the past, I would have given up here long ago. A draw is a draw, or rather, it's better that way. Wouldn't it be better if there were no losers?

But he doesn't now.

I'm going to be the student council president!

With a roar of rage in his heart, Hachiman used all his strength to pull the 100kg iron block behind him off the ground, his expression ferocious.

As the onlookers focused their attention on the slowly rising iron block, it suddenly stopped halfway up and then returned to the ground with a dull thud.

"Hahaha, you really made a huge mess, Hachiman!" Ryuen burst into laughter, turning his gaze back to Hachiman's face.

Judging from Hachiman's pale and distorted face, Ryuen guessed that he had pulled a muscle, and indeed, as Ryuen suspected, the burning sensation in Hachiman's back muscles clearly told him that he had gone too far this time.

"Hashimoto, go get some ice packs from the staff."

Mr. Majima calmly gave instructions, and Hashimoto quickly got an ice pack and pressed it on the sore spot that Hachiman pointed out.

After the ice pack provided some relief, Ichinose and several other girls quickly noticed what was happening and gathered around because of Hashimoto's action of taking the ice pack.

"Are you alright, Hachiman?" Karuizawa asked anxiously.

"It's nothing, just a strained back. Mr. Majima said it will be fine in a week or two if left alone."

Despite the pain, Hikigaya stood up. This time, he didn't need to pretend to be unwell and run away; he was genuinely injured. Fearing that Karuizawa and Ichinose might have another argument, he thanked Majima-sensei and Hashimoto and then said he needed to go back and rest.

"Karuizawa, you're Hachiman's classmate, right? Then you can put this ice pack on him and take him home."

With a flippant smile, Hashimoto tossed the ice pack to Karuizawa. Hikigaya saw that after Karuizawa reached out to catch it, Ichinose also quietly raised her hand and then lowered it, looking at him with a resentful gaze.

After catching the ice pack, Karuizawa quickly came to his side, putting the ice pack back in place with one hand and holding his arm with the other, showing a concerned expression on her face.

"Wouldn't it be better to go to the infirmary?"

"No need, I have some liniment in my room, I can just go back."

Seeing that Karuizawa even wanted to take him to the infirmary, Hachiman put aside his idea of ​​refusing Karuizawa's help, and while making a mental note of blaming Hashimoto the blond, he obediently left the gym and returned to his room with Karuizawa's help.

As for what Ichinose is thinking right now, he doesn't dare to think about it. From her behavior, Hachiman has discovered that her possessiveness is a bit too strong.

We agreed to act like ordinary friends in front of others.

"Is the liniment for bruises and sprains in the bag?"

After entering the room, Karuizawa looked around to see what was different between the boys' and girls' rooms, and then had Hikigaya lie on the bed and pick up the travel bag from his bedside table.

"Yes, the yellow bottle in the smallest compartment is it."

Hikigaya lay on the pillow, turning his head to look at Karuizawa. His gaze was drawn to the fair, healthy thighs beneath his athletic shorts. After being seduced by Ichinose, he felt himself becoming more and more lewd.

It feels like it's getting out of control. I've secretly glanced at the alluring necks of girls with their hair tied up in a ponytail a few times before at the gym.

"Hikigaya."

Hearing Karuizawa softly call his name, Hikigaya quickly looked up and saw a cute young girl with a slightly rosy complexion, holding a medicine bottle in one hand and looking a little shy.

The girl looking at his face spoke very softly.

er依陕<舞气IXVI珊侕“H”.

“…”

Karuizawa saw me peeking at those long, white legs! Hachiman, how could you be so embarrassing!

Feeling the blood rushing to his face, Hachiman immediately buried his head in the pillow, trying his best to control his body from wriggling like a caterpillar.

Ugh, I want to die...

"Why are you acting like an ostrich?" Karuizawa breathed a sigh of relief; Hachiman's actions had eased her embarrassment considerably.

Hikigaya's shy, childlike behavior surprised her. She felt that this side of Hikigaya was quite nice, and she liked him more than his serious and authoritative demeanor as a class leader.

With a pleasant feeling, Karuizawa sat on the edge of the bed and lifted Hachiman's short-sleeved shirt, revealing the boy's toned and shapely back after his workout.

The muscles bulge, and the proportions between the shoulders and waist are beautiful and harmonious.

Hachiman's figure suddenly became so good, what does it feel like to touch?

While thinking about Karuizawa, he poured the medicine into his palm, rubbed his hands together to warm them up, and then pressed them onto the area on Hachiman's back that had just been iced.

After carefully applying the ointment, her little hand somehow moved to an area that wasn't red or swollen at all.

"Um... Karuizawa, did you paint in the wrong place?"

Realizing something was wrong, Hachiman could no longer bury his head in the sand. He turned to look in Karuizawa's direction. The girl's cute face was still flushed, but her eyes seemed somewhat intense.

"Eh?!"

As if just coming to her senses, Karuizawa let out a strange cry, her face turning even redder, and she seemed somewhat flustered.

"No, no, does that mean you don't need to apply it to the entire area for a muscle strain? Maybe I remembered wrong."

After speaking rapidly, Karuizawa 'jumped' up from beside his bed and walked to the window.

"The weather outside is really nice, Hachiman."

"...Should I use a cold-weather appliance? (II) 亻尔司"〣疤该...right?"

Why don't you open your eyes and take a look before you speak, Karuizawa?

He only glanced out of bed and saw the dim sky outside the window, which told Hachiman that it might rain again soon. Was this what they called good weather? Karuizawa was wavering too much.

"By the way, you didn't say goodbye to Horikita before you left, did you?"

Thinking of diverting Karuizawa's attention, Hikigaya quickly realized something: Horikita was having a great time playing with Ibuki on the other side of the gym, and Karuizawa didn't even say hello to Horikita when he helped him back to his room.

"Huh! It seems not."

Karuizawa turned around, his face pale. "Oh no, I'm going to get yelled at by Horikita again. What am I going to do, Hachiman?"

Given Horikita's usually aggressive personality, it's not surprising that Karuizawa thinks this way. Horikita Suzune is a seasoned sharp-tongued person, and she doesn't hold back at all when Horikita Manabu isn't around.

"What do you mean, 'what to do'? Just tell them I'm injured and ask them to take me back to my room."

After coming up with an excuse for Karuizawa, Karuizawa, with a happy expression, quickly went to find Hori Yuzuki (5) Qi I》X Liu Yi?3】Chunbei.

After Karuizawa left, Hikigaya received a message on his phone.