Pirate's Freedom

"Yukishita, what are you best at?"

"..."

Hikigaya was stunned.

It was no longer the slightly exaggerated surprise that was performed according to the atmosphere, but the impression changed drastically, and I really stayed there.

Should I call it naive... or cruel?This child really said something very powerful with a calm look on his face.

"As long as I defeat you in that aspect, you will be convinced Yukinoshita, right?"

Nami's voice echoed in the slightly quiet space.

"..."

Yukinoshita, who had been silent, twitched.

"Losing to you... a complete... failure in life..."

As if talking in her sleep, she opened her eyes, quietly fired up her fighting spirit, straightened her back, and placed her hands flat on her knees.

"Xiao, Xiaoxue is on fire..."

Yuigahama trembled with fear from Yukinoshita's dominance, and Hikigaya seemed to see blue flames rising behind her.

Who do you think you are fighting against now?That's Yukinoshita. She's one of the best in Kanto in terms of specifications. She's extremely good at strategy, bravery, and appearance. Her personality is calm and cruel at the same time.

In addition, he has never lost among his peers and hates losing extremely. Apart from the mysterious finger snapping and guessing games, he can be said to be the strongest in terms of victory and defeat.

The thing Yukinoshita is best at...no, she has so many abilities that she can surpass others just by practicing them casually, it's completely unimaginable.

"That is to say—"

However, some people are still pursuing him desperately.

"Don't show off your half-baked skills. Yukinoshita, just think about where your strongest point is."

Looking straight at Yukinoshita, Nami said with a smile.

"Other than that, don't have any unnecessary worries. That's it. I've warned you before you lose."

"Ugh..."

The shivering Yuigahama let out the whine of a small animal, while Hikigaya rubbed his eyes and confirmed again——

"what?"

Strange, why did the color of the flame change to black?

On the side, after hearing the conversation so far, Karina seemed to want to confirm something and carefully observed Nami from the side.

"What's wrong? Karina, what's the problem?"

Nami turned around, with a bright smile on her face.

"Nami..."

After a slight pause, Karina turned to speak.

"It's nothing, I just want to decide the outcome in one round...it shouldn't be possible."

She turned her head and looked under the quietly burning snow.

"Yukishita, you haven't been able to gamble on your life's dream yet. In this case, the so-called strongest point is out of the question."

Yukinoshita remained silent, but her momentum calmed down a little.

"In the end, in the end, it's just that I don't want to lose. In that case, Nami, and Nokigao, don't go too far, just relax a little."

In response to this advice, Nami, who had just turned around, didn't say much.

"Is that so... Karina, you are too serious."

Dropping his shoulders, Nozhiko muttered softly.

Is that the case...

No, it's not that it's like that, but it's shrinking.

That's how it looked from Hikigaya's perspective.

Hikigaya, whose hobby is human observation, could introduce himself in this way, gave full play to his observation skills, and thus noticed subtle inconsistencies——

Karina, who was watching the excitement with great interest, suddenly intervened and began to drag the two people who were charging back back.

The chosen one has outstanding talents and has just the right amount of bad taste.

If he met Karina of the same age, Hikigaya would set a cordon not to mess with her.

but now.

Why is it that you act because it’s fun, only to suddenly back off when things get more interesting?

There must be some reason, and for not realizing the reason, Hikigaya suddenly felt a little anxious.

"...That, that's the one."

When he was using his brain and concentrating on integrating more information.

"Bikigu."

His name was called.

"Ah, yes..."

Subconsciously agreeing, Hikigaya came to his senses and found Karina looking at him.

"Is there any way to borrow that racket and ball again?"

"Uh... there will be members of the women's tennis club practicing during the lunch break. If you can find a way to ask me..."

"This, this way, this way..."

Yuigahama raised her hand, and after receiving confirmation from Karina's eyes, she slowly stood up with her knees pressed.

"I also know someone who should be able to borrow it, but as for Xiao Yukino..."

She stole a glance at Yukinoshita.

"...You underestimate me, I have no objection."

A sound of 'Hu~' sounded, and Yuigahama let out a small sigh of relief without attracting attention.

"In this case, Nami——"

After the collection of elements was completed, Qu Xun's eyes turned back. Karina's eyes passed over Nokigao and looked at Nami again.

"The match between you and Noqigao isn't over yet. Don't you want to continue?"

……

There is a "out of order" notice posted on the door of the second grade teacher's office.

The relaxed air flowed in the corridor, and the students who crossed each other slowly went to their respective places without stopping.

"Let's just get over it with the air conditioner repair. Everything else is fine. I just need to clean it up quickly, but..."

After picking up a few books on the floor and putting them back on the table, Hiratsuka stood up with her hands on her hips, looked at the cracked windows, and sighed with a headache.

"There is no other way but to explain it as a bird hitting the glass."

"Oh, that's not something that only two people can do. It's hard to believe it."

Porusalino's surprised expression was as if the matter had nothing to do with him.

"Just think of migratory birds going crazy. This is the climate problem caused by global warming."

"It's really a snake oil answer. In this case, the TV station might come to interview you."

"Then I'll leave it all to you, Mr. Porusalino."

Hiratsuka Shizuka, who was still busy, answered smoothly.

"Oh yo yo, is this really okay?"

He raised his head and glanced at the culprit who not only refused to help but also made sarcastic remarks. Hiratsuka Shizu said angrily.

"What's wrong? Mr. Porusalino, aren't you an admiral? You must have experience in dealing with reporters."

"That's true, but Mr. Hiratsuka, what I'm talking about is not a matter of diplomatic rhetoric."

These words made Hiratsuka Shizu turn his eyes back.

"What do you mean?"

"Teacher Hiratsuka, it is true that I am an admiral, but because of this, my experience and common sense tell me that things will not end so easily."

At this time, Porusalino was standing by the window, seemingly observing the direction of the cracks in boredom.

"If Tata Toth has not done anything, nay, it should be said, he does not intend to continue to do something."

……

Especially on this side of the building, amid the patter of footsteps, the energetic little girls were the first to walk towards the stairs.

From time to time, groups of students passed by, chatting loudly and heading to the department leisurely.

While bouncing, Nuo Qigao paused slightly, first twisted his neck, and then wrinkled his nose.

"Nami..."

She hesitated to speak and pouted her mouth irritably.

Next to her, Nami lowered her head as she walked, looking over and over at her ten little fingers.

"Nokigao."

She clenched her fist and slowly released her hand.

"...I seem to...become a little stronger again..."

The words were mixed in with the noise of the students.