I have a life simulator.

"I understand."

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji received a message from Megumi Karuizawa through his earpiece:

"However, although it may seem strange from my perspective to ask this, why would Karuizawa-san target Class 1-B?"

From a rational perspective, this was indeed an opportunity for Class D of the first year. Under the pretext of class alliance, they easily obtained all the information about Class B of the first year and secretly won over the assistance of Class A of the first year. If they were prepared and the enemy was not, their chances of winning were not small.

If we follow Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's previous way of thinking, he would probably agree with this.

But now he wanted to hear more from a sentimental perspective—no, to be precise, he wanted to know what kind of feelings Karuizawa Kei had when making this decision.

"Because I felt we would win."

Karuizawa Kei said this with absolute certainty.

In a sense, she is using Kitagawa Ryo's usual methods to achieve her goals through deception.

This time, however, the opponent is Kitagawa Ryo.

"After losing in one place, you'll want to win it back in another. That's a normal thought, isn't it?"

"I do not know."

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji honestly shook his head. The world of emotions was indeed too complicated. For someone like him who came from the White Room, such messy feelings were indeed hard to understand for the time being.

"Simply put, it is absurd for someone who can't swim to try to save someone who can swim."

"It's as absurd as a weak person declaring to the world that he will protect those who are a thousand times stronger than him."

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji nodded and turned his gaze to the enormous figure standing in front of him—Albert Yamada.

In terms of physique, he should be at a significant disadvantage.

"Go Ayanokouji-san!"

Turning my head, I saw a girl named Sato Maya waving in the Class 1-D formation below the stage.

In fact, since the start of this sports festival, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji's performance has quickly made him a celebrity in his class. After all, Ken Sudo and Rokusuke Koenji, who were also very popular, had a scandalous past and personality issues, respectively. Compared to them, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji seemed much more approachable.

As for being taciturn and not fond of talking? With the filter of the sports festival, it's just that he has an introverted, aloof and calm personality.

"I am Kiyotaka Ayanokoji from Class D, Year 1".

"Class 1-B, Albert Yamada."

After exchanging names, the two made their own preparations.

"The opponent is very strong in close combat. Try to overwhelm them with your physical strength and defend your neck and chest."

"When the fight breaks out, follow my instructions."

Kitagawa Ryo also gave instructions to Yamada through the earpiece, having fought Ayanokoji Kiyotaka before, he knew his opponent's abilities very well.

Aside from myself, who specializes in attacking Ayanokouji, there shouldn't be anyone in this grade who can surpass me in physical ability and combat.

Yamada is physically strong, but if he doesn't give instructions, he could easily be outmaneuvered by his opponent in a real fight.

The two fighters on the ring quickly reached a stalemate, which completely surprised the audience.

Even the students in Class 1-D didn't think Kiyotaka Ayanokouji had a chance of winning before the competition. After all, Yamada's imposing presence and the impression he left by easily defeating the students in Class 2-A in the previous round were too strong. Although Kiyotaka Ayanokouji showed his advantage of running fast in the morning competition, this event was wrestling, not running.

Engage your core muscles and tense all the muscles in your body.

Although Albert Yamada had prepared himself mentally thanks to Ryo Kitagawa's reminder, he was still taken aback by Kiyotaka Ayanokouji's power.

"Next!"

Subconsciously following Kitagawa Ryo's instructions, he made a defensive move, and the next second, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's leg came up as expected.

A very troublesome opponent.

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji was also frowning secretly. In wrestling, Albert Yamada had a huge physical advantage. If the goal was to defeat his opponent, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji had several methods, but in wrestling, it would really take a lot of effort.

Their bodies remained entangled, but neither could truly pin the other to the ground.

"Well."

In a moment of carelessness, Yamada was struck in the throat by Kiyotaka Ayanokouji's elbow with remarkable stealth. Taking advantage of the slight lapse in force caused by the blow to a vital spot, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji finally found an opportunity and used both arms to forcefully slam Yamada's body to the ground.

However, Yamada quickly wrapped his two thick thighs around Ayanokouji Kiyotaka's waist, and the two of them fell to the ground together, rolling around continuously.

One moment Yamada had the upper hand and pinned Ayanokouji down, and the next moment Ayanokouji exerted his strength and cornered Yamada.

After several rounds of fighting, Albert Yamada finally ran out of energy and was restrained by the neck, allowing Kiyotaka Ayanokoji to win the opening victory on behalf of Class 1-D.

"It's alright, you've worked hard, go and rest."

Kitagawa Ryo interrupted the ashamed Yamada Albert's apology first. In fact, it was already quite difficult for Yamada to entangle with Ayanokoji Kiyotaka for so long. Although he knew Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's moves, judging from the situation in the match just now, Class 1-D also knew Yamada's moves inside and out. He was not superior in moves, nor in physical ability, so losing the match was inevitable.

[Is that impressive?]

Although he couldn't see Karuizawa Megumi's face, who was the commander of Class 1-D, Kitagawa Ryo still gave her a sincere compliment.

Give me another surprise!

The faster Karuizawa Kei grows, the higher his score will be after completing this mission.

Therefore, Kitagawa Ryo felt no anger at all; instead, he was more like a teacher who appreciated his student's growth.

Class D of Grade 1 defeated Class B of Grade 1 in wrestling and is currently leading 1-0.

The first victory of Class 1-D greatly boosted the morale of the class. Thinking about it carefully, this was the first time since Class 1-D entered the school that they had defeated Class 1-B led by Kitagawa Ryo in a special exam. Even if it was just a small victory, it was enough for these students to cheer.

As soon as Kiyotaka Ayanokouji stepped off the ring, a group of girls surrounded him, offering him water and towels and chattering excitedly. Ken Sudo also patted him on the shoulder with great enthusiasm, looking even happier than if he had won himself.

[The second individual item will now be drawn.]

【Extraction completed】

The second individual event was the women's 100-meter race, submitted by Class D of Grade 1.

[Both command towers please confirm the participating players.]

【Confirmation completed】

Both participating players are requested to proceed to their designated areas and take their positions.

"Well then, Horikita-kun, thank you for your help."

"……I see."

As Horikita Suzune listened to the methodical female voice coming through her earpiece, she was momentarily dazed.

Just six months ago, when they first entered school and entered Class 1-D together, Karuizawa Kei was just an ordinary girl with only a little influence in her small group. She was not outstanding in academics or sports, nor was she particularly good at thinking about or analyzing problems.

When exactly did the other party begin to be able to control Class 1-D with such ease?

And it was directed towards Class B of the first year, which was led by that person.

There is even hope of winning.

Horikita Suzune retied her shoelaces in front of the track, having been deliberately left behind by Karuizawa Megumi, who hadn't participated in any events that morning, thus conserving all her energy.

Standing beside her was her opponent, Ibuki Mio, which was exactly what Karuizawa Megumi had expected. Among the girls in Class 1-B, she was the most outstanding.

Seemingly aware of the importance of this match, even Ibuki Mio didn't seem inclined to say anything, simply doing her warm-up exercises in silence.

"President Horikita is watching you from the audience behind you."

Karuizawa Kei said this in her earpiece.

Horikita Suzune turned her gaze forward.

Throw it toward the finish line.

She has made up her mind to move forward and will not look back.

Horikita Suzune knew very well that not only Horikita Manabu, but Kitagawa Ryo was also watching this place at this moment.

"bump!"

The starting gun fired.

One hundred meters is a distance that passes in the blink of an eye.

Suzune Horikita crossed the finish line two body lengths ahead of Mio Ibuki.

"Sorry, Horikita-senpai didn't come. I was just kidding you."

A slightly apologetic voice came through the earpiece from Karuizawa Megumi.

"No, it's okay."

Horikita Suzune's hands were still trembling slightly when she suddenly rushed to Ibuki Mio's side, who was stamping her feet in regret.

Speaking into the earpiece hanging next to Ibuki Mio's ear, she shouted like a child, without any malice, simply as if showing off an award she had won:

"I won!"

Chapter 76: The Countless Moments We Spent Together

Class D of Grade 1 defeated Class B of Grade 1 in the women's 100-meter race and is currently leading 2-0.

[The third individual item will now be selected.]

【Extraction completed】

The third individual event was freestyle fighting, submitted by Class 1-B.

[Both command towers please confirm the participating players.]

【Confirmation completed】

Both participating players are requested to proceed to their designated areas and take their positions.

"Hey, you expected this to happen, didn't you, Liang?"

As one of the contestants, Ryuu Yuanxiang was preparing while communicating with Kitagawa Ryo through his earpiece, his tone tinged with impatience:

"Or are you planning to be betrayed by that woman again?"

"Betrayal...?"

Kitagawa Ryo responded lazily:

"Why do you think that? Longyuan, weren't you the one who was most opposed to cooperation at the beginning? You thought that our class alone could handle the second grade, and you treated the other three classes in the first grade as hypothetical enemies in advance. Now, as you wished, we really have to face Class D in the first grade."

"Tsk."

Seemingly dissatisfied with Kitagawa Ryo's attitude at this moment, Ryuen Sho looked at the somewhat agitated class due to the two consecutive losses. Shiina Hiyori was comforting Ibuki Mio, who was still indignant and felt that she was just a little bit short:

"I won't lose."

Long Yuanxiang didn't waste any words. He even turned off his headset and walked straight onto the free fighting ring.

"Class B, Grade 1, Long Yuanxiang."

"Class 1-D, Takeru Sudo."

Ryuen Sho turned his gaze to his opponent, Sudo Ken, one of the absolute mainstays of Class 1-D. Sudo Ken had participated in no less than three events throughout the day, but the opponent still maintained an extremely excited state of mind, rubbing his hands together and showing no signs of fatigue.

"Please, Sudo-kun."

Karuizawa Kei sincerely said in her earpiece that if Class 1-D could win this point, they would directly control four match points.

"If it weren't for Karuizawa-kun using 100,000 points to save me, I would have dropped out of school long ago."

Takeru Sudo nodded. It was hard to imagine that he, who had beaten up his senior over a mere argument at the beginning of the semester, could say such a thing. However, Sudo had experienced more in the past semester than he had in the previous few years. In terms of growth alone, he should be one of the fastest-improving students in Class 1-D.

"So, I will try my best to win."

Putting on the boxing gloves provided by the referee, Takeru Sudo punched hard with both hands.

After removing his shirt, he revealed his well-trained muscles. As the most formidable athlete in Class 1-D, Takeru Sudo has always been very confident in his physical abilities.

In contrast, Long Yuanxiang is undoubtedly thinner, but his fighting skills are superior due to his years of street brawls.

Karuizawa Kei stared at the image displayed on the screen. Unlike the command tower that the students of Class 1-D imagined her to be, Karuizawa Kei seemed to be under tremendous pressure. Cold sweat beaded on her fair forehead, her jaw was clenched tightly, and she was in a state of extreme tension.

For some reason, Ryuen Sho seemed to have caught the camera's location. He just turned his head and glanced at it, and that violent yet resentful look in his eyes brought back all sorts of unpleasant memories of school bullying to Karuizawa Megumi's mind.

However, she quickly regained her composure, took a few deep breaths, and Karuizawa Kei gripped the photograph in her hand tightly, as if drawing strength from it, and spoke again:

"Longyuan uses dirty tricks; be careful of their underhanded tactics."

Freestyle fighting is a Western freestyle full-contact unarmed combat style that has no set routines or sects, emphasizes individual style, and aims to win through actual combat.