Uneasy daily life

Red Team: "We came from behind and won!"

White Team: "Never give up!"

Red Team: "All talk and no action!"

White Team: "?"

The white team shouts a slogan, the red team chimes in, you say unity and concerted efforts, I say lone heroes, brave pioneers, you shout to ignite the sports festival, I shout to pour cold water on the opponent, you shout to be the best in the world, I shout that the red team is the sky, highlighting a rebellious spirit of going against the grain.

The white team was bewildered, while the red team was smug, and they shouted their slogans louder and louder.

A small flame of fighting spirit ignited instantly.

The atmosphere was set, and the mastermind was clear.

In the white team.

As Yui Yuigahama sensed the commotion around her and listened to the rising and falling slogans, her cheeks twitched slightly, and she looked somewhat guilty, her gaze wandering aimlessly.

"Yuigahama, did the captain ask you about the White Team's slogan?"

"Hachiman Hikigaya asked in a low voice from the side."

"Ah ha ha……"

……

After the inspiring opening ceremony, the competitions began at various venues. The executive committee members acted as referees and scorekeepers, messengers and laborers, or sat behind a table as an information desk, holding microphones connected to the sound system for broadcasting throughout the venue...

For example, some people forgot they registered for the competition, some forgot the competition time, some couldn't find the competition venue, and some lost their headbands.

Behind a table, the executive chairman, the executive vice chairman, and temporary executive committee members were working in the advisory office.

"Humans are wondrous creatures. Behind every piece of advice lies a thought-provoking story." Bai Ying flipped through several sheets of paper, reaching for the microphone as she gave examples. "For instance, in the sports festival two years ago, because the executive committee didn't have a dedicated information desk, a participant mistakenly thought the 100-meter sprint was about to begin, sneaked into the 1000-meter race, and unwittingly completed the entire race, even winning first place..."

"Bai Jun, don't even think about accidentally sneaking into the competition team. I think there are probably a lot of people who know you."

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) moved the microphone away to avoid the outstretched claws of the white shadow.

"Speaking of which, have you signed up for any competitions?" Yukino Yukinoshita (Yukino) sat properly and joined the two in their discussion.

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) handed over a form: "This is the competition form. I've signed up for the 1500-meter long-distance race and the 100-meter sprint."

"1500 meters?"

Yukino Yukinoshita checked the match schedule in her hand, her expression somewhat strange.

“Long-distance running is a traditional event stipulated by the school, 3000 meters for boys and 1500 meters for girls. Few students are willing to participate voluntarily, so I took the lead in signing up,” Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) said with great interest. “After I signed up, Miura also signed up for the women’s long-distance running.”

"Miura? A strange fighting spirit."

Yukino Yukinoshita hesitated before saying, "About long-distance running..."

"Stepping forward to sign up at this crucial moment demonstrates responsibility and encourages others to do so, ensuring that the school's competition doesn't suffer from a lack of participants and loss of face." Bai Ying bowed and said, "As expected of the Executive Committee Chairman, excellent!"

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) dismissed Bai Yan's casual remarks: "Didn't the hater also sign up for the 3000-meter men's long-distance race?"

"And then there's my suggestion, oh no, my niece Eru, about the 500-meter three-legged race."

Bai Ying said with regret, "It would have been more interesting to have one person with four legs, but unfortunately my niece Eru rebelled and rejected it."

"You would suggest such a normal competition event?" Yukino Yukinoshita asked suspiciously. "Is there something strange about the competition rules?"

"No, it's just a normal three-legged race."

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) shook her head and said, "There's nothing wrong with the rules or anything else. The only strange thing is the name of the competition. It's a perfectly normal three-legged race, but they have to call it something like 'winners come in pairs'..."

Yukino Yukinoshita quipped, "Perhaps being more refined is more in line with the habits of white fungus."

Two girls laughed and joked as they walked past the information desk.

"You signed up for the three-legged race?"

"hey-hey……"

"Who did you bring along? Tell me the truth, I want to see who dares to steal my girl."

"You're the one with the girl."

The girls who were playfully bickering have passed by.

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) and Haruno Yukinoshita (Yukino) were silent for a few seconds before suddenly looking at the white figure.

Bai Ying, hands clasped behind her back, asked in confusion, "Why are you looking at me? A three-legged race definitely requires two people per team."

"There is something strange about this," Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) recalled. "For events like the women's 1500-meter race, it took quite a while to fill up the pool, but for the three-legged race, not only did it fill up very quickly, but some people even specifically asked if the limit for the number of participants could be increased... Does the hater have any clues? *sigh*"

"No," Bai Ying shook her head. "It couldn't be something I wrote on the school forum that had an effect, could it?"

Yukino Yukinoshita took out her phone and logged into the forum, quickly finding a post in the text section.

……

Woman: If you could exchange something with me, what would you want to exchange?

Man: Let me think about it, you go first.

Woman: Why did I go first?

Man: You suddenly asked this kind of question, so you must have a standard answer in mind.

Woman: Okay, cough cough... I'll exchange my feelings for yours.

Man: Wouldn't that be narcissism?!

Woman (laughs): Have you thought it through?

Man: I'll trade my legs for yours.

Woman: Wouldn't that just turn into an organ transplant?!

Man: I have a disobedient leg.

Sometimes fast, sometimes slow; sometimes high, sometimes low.

Step by step, wading through tears and sweat.

Step by step, I tread through the dust and dirt.

Some people walk quickly ahead, while others chase after them.

I kept my head down and my legs moving forward.

You also have a leg that won't listen to you.

Sometimes fast, sometimes slow; sometimes advancing, sometimes retreating.

Step by step, we bid farewell to the sorrows of cold and heat.

Step by step, we welcome the beauty of snow and sunshine.

Enjoy the freedom of exchange.

We will eventually be walking briskly.

Woman: Three-legged race?

Male: That's right! The Sports Festival's "Winners Take All" competition is now open for applications! Want to experience teamwork? Want to feel unspoken understanding? Want to take this opportunity to openly and honestly get closer to someone? Want to bless your relationship? Come and sign up for "Winners Take All"! What are you waiting for? Limited spots available, first come, first served, so hurry and apply to your class's executive committee member!

……

Indeed, the competition rules did not include any notices such as "couples are not allowed to participate" or "participating in this competition will bring you good luck in love"...

The post didn't get many replies, and those that did were mostly sarcastic or mocking of someone, but it still got a lot of views.

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) deeply understood the principle that there is no such thing as a thousand days to prevent whitening, only a thousand days to make it white.

While it's unclear how many people participate in the three-legged race with ulterior motives, the nature of the competition has clearly changed.

"I'm doing my job to advertise for the competition."

Bai Ying raised her chin: "I have rendered meritorious service, you must not abuse your power!"

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) rolled her eyes and looked at Haruno Yukinoshita (Yukino) – Yukinoshita, say something!

Who are you competing with...?

Yukino Yukino swallowed her words back and said calmly, "It's indeed difficult to restrain the white fungus using things that are used to regulate and guide human behavior."

"Yes, yes." Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) chuckled, then asked curiously, "Who are you competing with? Hachiman or Oreki?"

Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her lips slightly, and her cheeks seemed a little puffed out.

"Too long to read." Bai Ying glanced at the time. "Hmm? Time's up, I should go participate in the men's 3000 meters!"

Bai Ying excitedly got up and headed to the locker room. This sports uniform was obviously not suitable for long-distance running, so the participants had their own special outfits.

"Then I need to go and prepare."

The men's 3000 meters and the women's 1500 meters are held right next to each other.

As Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) stood up, she glanced at Yukino Yukinoshita (Yukino) with a smile: "Is my older sister coming to cheer me on?"

"Okay."

Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly smiled, leaving Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) puzzled.

Did you make Yukinoshita angry?

……

The executive committee member was holding a command pistol.

There were a total of ten female participants, standing at the starting line in a staggered fashion.

Some people leaned forward in a power-generating posture, some bent over and supported themselves with a professional-looking posture, some were warming up slightly, and a white figure tried to interview the contestants before being chased away by the executive committee.

"Contestant number 1, Yukino Yukinoshita, is known for her all-around skills and is the most popular contestant. She is currently doing a simple warm-up..."

The white figure, using a rolled-up paper tube as a megaphone, was commentating: "Behind her is contestant number 2, Miura Yumiko. Her strategy seems to be to keep a close eye on Yukino Yukinoshita. She looks very determined..."

Phew... Hater is quite suited for a job that involves telling jokes in a serious manner.

There are no adverse symptoms. During normal activities, I feel very strong and healthier than someone who exercises regularly. I should have no problem getting first place.

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) stretched her body and turned around to notice Miura Yumiko staring intently at her, feeling slightly puzzled... What grudge did they have?

Focus on the game.

"preparation--!"

"What an undisciplined and disorganized executive committee member! This vice chairman will make you carry bottled water one by one later—there's no time! (Other contestants' introductions omitted...)"

After careful consideration, the executive committee member ultimately decided to point the gun into the sky rather than at the white figure.

boom!

There was a gunshot.

The girls dashed off along the track.

"Game start!"

Bai Ying solemnly commented, "Yukino Yukinoshita activated [Focus], [First Strike Guarantee], and [Build a Solid Foundation], bursting through the crowd with overwhelming power! She's creating distance! She's creating distance! She's already created more than ten meters! Rapid! Explosive! Huge gap! Yukino Yukinoshita is starting to move towards the inner lane, seizing a favorable position. Is she actually going to make a great escape in the 1500-meter race?!"

Yukinoshita Yono (Yukino): "?"

Yukinoshita's father, watching his daughter's race, turned around upon hearing this and said, "Hey kid, are you commentating on a horse race?"

White Shadow (Commentary Mode): "The distance is widening, the distance is widening! Yukino Yukinoshita seems to be handling this with ease, could she possibly accelerate further? What about the other contestants? What about the other contestants? Are they conserving their energy for the final battle? Oh—! Someone's catching up!"

Yukinoshita's father quickly turned to look at the racetrack.

"It's Yumiko Miura!"

I will beat you!

Yumiko Miura ran ahead, gradually catching up from the side with sharp eyes.

Not so easy! This body's full potential hasn't been realized yet!

Yukino Yukinoshita (Mai) accelerated again, pulling away from Yumiko Miura.

"Who is it? Who is in the lead?! Yumiko Miura! Yukino Yukinoshita! Yumiko Miura! Yukino Yukinoshita!"

The narrator used an intense, repetitive tone to emphasize the fierce competition, unconsciously intensifying the rivalry between the two participants.

Well... almost there.