Hikigaya nodded, but didn't delve into the topic further, but he still kept it in mind.
Next up is the final event of the sports festival, the mixed 1200m relay race for the entire school year, which is also an event where students can compete with other senior students.
There are a total of 12 classes, each class consists of three boys and three girls for the 1200-meter relay race, which means each person will run a 200-meter relay. The boys originally scheduled for Class D are Sudo, Hirata, and Akito Miyake, who was once his roommate on the cruise ship.
But not long ago, Akito Miyake found Hirata and said that he seemed to have sprained his foot during the 200-meter race in the morning. He thought the situation would improve in the afternoon, but not only did it not improve, it became more serious, so he had to choose to withdraw from the race.
So of the three boys originally scheduled for the relay, only Hirata was left, but the name of the substitute had been filled in before, and it was Ayanokouji.
"But even if Ayanokouji-kun can replace Miyake-kun, Sudo-kun..."
Hirata couldn't help but sigh.
Until now, there is still no sign of Sudo, so in addition to Ayanokouji, we have to find a new replacement student. The only one who is capable of doing this in Class D is Koenji, but it is undoubtedly a pipe dream to think that Koenji can be ordered around, so everyone subconsciously ruled out this option.
then……
"Hikigaya-san, can I ask you for a favor?"
Hirata finally set his sights on Hikigaya.
"what?"
Hikigaya was stunned, but before he could say anything, a sarcastic voice rang out: "Hahaha, a weakling like Hikigaya has no ability. He will definitely not be able to run more than a few steps!"
Yamauchi laughed sarcastically, and it seemed that he wanted to repeat his old tricks. He probably got carried away after successfully "stepping" on Sudo, and he also wanted to avenge what happened during the summer vacation.
But this time no one agreed with Yamauchi, or rather, the guy who agreed with him had already been expelled from school. Looking at the disgusted and disdainful eyes around him, Yamauchi's face froze and his face suddenly turned red like a monkey.
"Hey, what's with all those faces? I'm telling the truth. There's no way that guy Hitoriya could possibly run. The same goes for Ayanokouji. We're all just trying our best. What are you all so cocky about? Without Ken, you guys definitely can't win. Just expect to lose!"
Obviously, he had been taking advantage of Sudo before, but now Yamauchi started to brag about Sudo again. It can only be said that 'Sudo' is really a useful tool. He even did not forget to step on Ayanokouji. Yamauchi knows how to maintain "balance", but he did not notice that Ayanokouji's eyes seemed to have changed a little.
However, the result that Yamauchi had expected did not occur. Instead, there were more and more disgusted looks from all around. Then someone shouted "Nantong, shut up!" The scene was quiet for a few seconds, and then loud laughter broke out the next second.
Yamauchi's already red face suddenly turned even redder, like the color of liver. After yelling a few words angrily, he pushed the crowd away and ran away.
In the crowd, Hasebe couldn't help but smile smugly at Sakura beside him.
21
Chapter 21 No longer in obscurity.
In the mixed 1200m relay race for the entire school year, Hikigaya ended up being a substitute.
The original plan was for Sudo to be the first baton and Miyake Akito to be the last baton, but now they have been replaced by Hikigaya and Ayanokouji, so Ayanokouji is the last baton.
Logically speaking, Hikigaya, who replaced Sudo, should have been the first batter, but Hirata and others seemed to have discussed a countermeasure with each other and decided to take a bold gamble and give the first baton to Onodera Nobuno, who was also the most athletic student among the girls besides Horikita.
And it's not just their first-year Class D. Three classes in the third grade also chose to give the first baton to a girl, the second to Hirata, and the fourth to Hikigaya. The whole process became a girl-boy-girl-boy relay. It seems that this is to more evenly balance the gap between boys and girls. This is a relatively common "balance" strategy.
Of course, some classes choose to bet on the first half, with boys running the first two legs, in an attempt to create a huge gap. Others choose to focus on the second half. Originally, Class D's strategy was to focus on the first half, with Sudo in the first leg and Hirata in the second leg creating a gap, but unfortunately the situation changed and they had to temporarily change their tactics.
It is worth mentioning that in Class 1B, Sakayanagi's class, the first baton is runner-up Haruno.
After hurriedly practicing the baton handover movements nearby, the competition preparations had already begun. When they arrived at the track, because Hikigaya was the fourth runner, he happened to be together with Ayanokouji, who was the last runner. There were also Horikita Manabu and Minami Miyabi, who were also the last runners!
Hikigaya could clearly feel Nanyun's naked, undisguised gaze.
"I didn't expect to see you here. I thought this was a contest between me and the guildmaster. Hikigaya, you want to join in too?"
Nan Yun's expression was filled with excitement.
"I'm sorry, Vice President Nanyun, I'm only the fourth baton, and the last one will be his."
As Hikigaya said this, he pointed at Ayanokouji standing beside him. Nanyun looked in the direction he was pointing at, and after just one glance at the expressionless Ayanokouji, he looked away. The disappointment and boredom on his face were not concealed at all, and it seemed that he looked down on Ayanokouji.
"What a shame! This is a rare competition between seniors and juniors."
Nagumo seemed to have lost interest due to the fact that Hikigaya was not the last one to run.
At this time, the relay race had already begun. As expected, Class D fell behind from the beginning, and even with Hirata in the second leg, they could only barely make up a small gap.
At the same time, Yang Noi, who was the first runner, showed amazing strength. She was not only the fastest among the girls in the first runner, but also faster than some boys in the class. She firmly occupied the third place. The first two places ahead of her were boys from Class A of Grade 3 and Class A of Grade 2 respectively.
Therefore, Yang Nai's outstanding performance immediately attracted the attention of all the students in the school, and they cheered and encouraged her.
Then when it came to the third leg, the girl from Class 3A suddenly fell down, and the original first place was overtaken in an instant. At the same time, Class 2A firmly occupied the first place.
"President, this match will be our final battle, but now it seems that the victory should belong to me."
Nan Yun suddenly spoke when he saw this scene.
Not to mention a relay race, even in an ordinary running race, falling would have extremely serious consequences. And now, Class A of the second grade where Nan Yun was was leading the race, with a gap of 30 meters between them and the second place!
“This is probably the beginning of a new era.”
Nanyun smiled.
"So you've decided to change this school?"
Horikita Manabu suddenly spoke.
"Until now, the student union has been too boring and too stubborn. It seems to be upholding tradition, but in fact it is just old-fashioned and outdated. Think about it, on the one hand, they say they want to strictly demand and train students, but on the other hand, they are preparing relief measures.
It's ridiculous, so even now there are very few people who drop out. So these old people who have been abandoned by the times should be buried together with the grave of the times. The new era will be created by me, and the new rules will also be made by me. I will make this school a true school of meritocracy!"
Nanyun has shown his fangs without any concealment, because after the sports festival, the student union will have a new round of elections, which means that after the sports festival, Nanyun will replace Horikita Manabu as the new student union president!
Hikigaya naturally heard Nanyun's "big words", but because the fourth baton had already arrived, he had no time to pay attention to Nanyun.
“It’s really an exciting era.”
When Nanyun saw Horikita Manabu fall silent, the smile on his face grew even wider.
"I'm looking forward to competing against you."
At this time, Horikita Manabu spoke, but surprisingly, Horikita Manabu was not talking to Nanyun, but to Ayanokouji, who was looked down upon by Nanyun and had almost no sense of existence.
Nan Yun's face froze, and the words he was about to respond stopped abruptly. At the same time, he felt annoyed as if he was being teased.
"I'm just a substitute who came in to replace the injured player."
Ling Xiaolu answered expressionlessly.
"It seems you've chosen to endure as usual? I don't sense any motivation from you either. Are you dissatisfied with the sports festival?"
Horikita Manabu said calmly.
"It's obvious that I have no interest in things like sports festivals."
Ayanokouji was speaking the truth. Up to now, he had not shown much interest in anything except the boy with dead eyes standing next to him.
"I see."
Horikita Manabu said calmly, "Just like you denied hiding your strength that night, you're not interested in our abilities."
Nan Yun frowned on the side, but because the fifth baton had already come behind him, Nan Yun could only suppress the confusion in his heart, then passed the baton and started quickly.
Hikigaya, the fourth runner, performed very well and caught up a lot of distance, but the fifth runner Shi gave up the advantage he had just regained, but overall the distance was still shortened a lot.
Soon the fifth baton of Class 3A arrived.
"If you wish, I can challenge you to a little competition."
Ayanokouji suddenly said, "To give up the possibility of second place."
Horikita Manabu turned his head to look at Ayanokouji, and just as he took the baton, he suddenly stopped when he was about to start. This unusual behavior immediately attracted the attention of many students, and even exclaimed.
At the same time, the last runners of other classes also started to overtake Horikita Manabu.
Horikita Manabu's action was also a response to Ayanokouji's provocation.
At this time, Kushida finally arrived and naturally discovered this strange scene.
At this point, everyone finally realized that the student council president was planning to "compete" with that unknown first-year?!
The two of them looked at each other and started at the same time...
Suddenly, the noise in the entire stadium seemed to be clamped by a big hand, and fell into an eerie silence.
The next second, the whole audience erupted in loud noise!
I saw a figure, like a galloping wild horse, or like a meteor across the sky, creating a miracle on the runway!
One, two, three...
Every time he surpassed an opponent, a huge uproar broke out at the scene!
On this day, everyone knew the name of this unknown first-year student... Ayanokouji Kiyotaka!
22
Chapter 22 Additional Items.
"I-We're second?!"
In Class D's headquarters, everyone couldn't help but ask such questions, but the names and rankings on the display board told everyone that this was not a dream, but a fact!
Class D, originally fourth from the bottom, overtook many of the leaders in front of them thanks to the amazing performance of Ayanokouji in the last leg, especially in the last 100 meters sprint after the turn. They were close to the leading Nanyun, but unfortunately lost by a small margin of only one body length.
Although he failed to stage a dramatic comeback to win the championship, Ayanokouji's performance was enough to shock countless students and even teachers.
And any discerning person can see that if the gap had not been so huge before, Nan Yun might not have been the champion this time.
At the same time, Ayanokouji also made a big splash in this relay race. Compared to the first-placed Nanyun, the second-placed Ayanokouji received more attention. The students around were discussing this first-year student. If you didn't know better, you would have thought that the champion was Ayanokouji.
"It seems that there has been some unexpected incidents at the beginning of Vice President Nanyun's new era."
Hikigaya came to Nanyun's side at some point, but Nanyun didn't seem to be annoyed by the fact that Ayanokouji stole the limelight... No way!
Although Nanyun acted nonchalant, as if he didn't care about the small sports festival at all, Hikigaya was still keenly aware of the vicious flash in Nanyun's eyes.
And if someone is familiar with Nan Yun, they will also find something unusual, because the more normal Nan Yun behaves, the more it shows that he is "pretending" and is really angry.
"This year's first grade is truly full of talent, especially Class D."
Nan Yun clapped his hands in appreciation, but the smile on his face was very cold.
"Yeah, if I work harder, I might be able to take first place."
Hikigaya answered.
Nanyun: "..."
Nanyun turned his head and looked directly at Hikigaya, who met his gaze without fear. Suddenly, Nanyun smiled and said, "It seems that life will not be too boring in the future."
"On the contrary, I prefer a boring life. It's just that life is often full of unexpected surprises."
Hikigaya's expression remained unchanged.
"See you later then."
Nanyun suddenly left after saying such a strange thing, and Hikigaya was confused.
At the same time, the boy with dead fish eyes couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Ever since the incident at the mall during the summer vacation, Hikigaya also understood that there are some things that he can't avoid. Even if he avoids them, they will always come to him in various forms.
Unlike Horikita Manabu, after all, he and Nanyun are essentially two different people, and are bound to clash and conflict. So instead of just giving in and forbearing, he has to act a little more assertively when necessary.
"But this guy Ayanokouji is really amazing."
Hikigaya also watched the last 200 meters of the sprint. This speed is more than enough to be an athlete. Originally, Hikigaya thought that in addition to Ayanokouji's hidden academic ability, his physical fitness should also be very good. However, he still underestimated the other party's athletic ability. It seems that he is no less than that guy Koenji.
"But isn't that guy used to keeping a low profile, pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger? Why did he suddenly become so high-profile?"
What really surprised Hikigaya was not the fact that Ayanokouji hid his strength, but why the other party suddenly showed his strength?
After the last event of the sports festival, the final total score of the Red Group was higher, which means that both Class B and Class C will be deducted 100 class points.
In the ranking by academic year, first place is Class A of the first year, Ichinose's class, followed closely by Class C, Class B, and Class D is in last place.
This result was within everyone's expectations, and from this ranking we can also see that Class D's performance this time was really bad. Class A of the second year and Class A of the third year, both of which are members of the Red Group, took first place with an absolute advantage. Class D also took third place in the second chapter, which was very stable. Only Class D of the first year ranked fourth, which means that in the entire Red Group, only Class D of the first year was dragging its feet!
In other words, even with the burden of Class D for one year, Team A still won, which is enough to show the consolidation of the strength of Class A in the senior year.
In the end, the class points changed. Class A, where Ichinose was, received 150 class points, Class B, where Sakayanagi was, lost 150 class points, Class C, where Ryuuen was, lost 100 class points, and Class D, where there was no change in class points.
In the first 'exam' after the summer vacation, Sakayanagi's class did not close the gap with Ichinose's class, but was instead left behind by Ichinose's class!
After all, sports are really a weak point for Class A, and what is really surprising is Ichinose's class. While the students in the class have good academic abilities, they are also surprisingly good at sports, with an imbalance between their intelligence and physical fitness.
And this time, the best first-year player is also from Ichinose's class, Shibata Sa!
Just when everyone thought that the sports festival was finally coming to an end, Hikigaya suddenly noticed something: the second and third year students didn't seem to have any intention of leaving, as if they were waiting for something.
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