Chapter 1: It’s Summer Vacation, Everyone Assemble!

A whole month had already passed since the battle with Shinzaki.
 
Even though it was spring just the other day, before I knew it, it was already mid-July.
 
The intense heat of midsummer roasted my skin, and even now, buckets of sweat were streaming down the inside of my shirt.
 
I feel like it’s been quite a while since we switched to summer uniforms.
 
By the way, why on earth does this classroom not have an AC?
 
Do they not know the despair of a windless room where opening the windows doesn’t cool … Read the rest

Senei Academy — Student Guidelines

 
Develop the ability to adapt to all situations, make full use of your given abilities, and excel in both academics and physical training, thereby laying the foundation to become a productive member of society.
 
The Student Council holds certain authority within the academy and serves as an impartial body that intervenes only when disputes arise among students.
 
All students will receive living stipends based on the results of regular examinations. This fosters independence and supports a fulfilling school life.
 
To cultivate individual autonomy, all contact with outside parties is strictly prohibited. … Read the rest

“…You really lost, huh.”
 
Shiki Iroha muttered softly in the hospital room.
 
In front of her was a man who hadn’t regained consciousness since he collapsed.
 
The man she had thought was invincible had been defeated, and Shiki, feeling a little conflicted, stopped by this hospital room before heading to school.
 
“I used to think you were the strongest. …I thought I should just stick with the strong. But I was wrong.”
 
After the conflict, Class B had entered the end of Shinzaki’s era of dominance.
 
Everyone was grateful to Shinzaki.
 
For being … Read the rest

Epilogue
 

“Amamori-san! Long time no see!”
 
The day after the showdown with Class B, Kurotsuki Kanade returned with a lively expression.
 
I had arrived at school slightly earlier than usual, and in the classroom where no one else was present except for Kurotsuki, those were the first words I heard. As usual, you’re so full of energy… but only when it’s just the two of us.
 
“Kurotsuki. Good morning. Are you okay?”
 
“Yes! Somehow, I woke up yesterday. I was discharged normally!”
 
I thought the doctor had said it would take a bit longer…… Read the rest

The clash of blades escalates into a series of exchanges.
 
Though, we’re both novices when it comes to wielding swords.
 
We recklessly clash her golden blade against my black one.
 
Each time, Asahina’s face contorts, and my superiority becomes more apparent.
 
Indeed, Asahina’s strength is impressive, but our base physical capabilities are worlds apart.
 
No matter how much we both enhance ourselves with lightning, the [rate] of enhancement differs based on our original muscle mass.
 
And on top of that, my skill surpasses hers.
 
Under these circumstances, there’s not even a one-in-a-million chance … Read the rest

“…What are you talking about?”
 
Asahina, confused, questioned me. From her expression, I could indeed sense her emotions, which gave me some relief.
 
As long as she can still make that face, you’re probably still okay.
 
It seems that, apart from some physical strain, everything else is intact.
 
–At least, for now.
 
“I know someone who lost his emotions after pushing his ability to its limit.”
 
“…!”
 
Asahina’s face turned pale, as if she had thought of someone.
 
…That man once used his ability beyond its limits.
 
What he lost in the process–his memories, his emotions, and his expressions.
 
In … Read the rest

No matter how much endurance Shinzaki had, he had taken Asahina Kasumi’s full power.
 
He wouldn’t be waking up anytime soon. That was the conclusion she reached.
 
“…Right. I need to find Amamori-kun.”
 
Why had Class B been totally eliminated…? She couldn’t figure it out no matter how much she thought about it.
 
But if Class C had won, maybe there was no need to think about it further.
 
With that thought, she turned her mind to something she had been avoiding.
 
Asahina let out a deep breath and turned her gaze away from … Read the rest

“Wh, what am I doing… What are you doing here?!”
 
“What are we doing here… That’s–“
 
Shinzaki Yasuhito shouted.
 
This couldn’t be it.
 
It couldn’t be the worst-case scenario he was imagining.
 
He prayed from the bottom of his heart.
 

“We were just getting rid of a friend who wasn’t suitable for Yasuhito.”
 

At his mother’s words, he almost collapsed to his knees.
 
What kept him standing was the feeling of disgust overpowering the despair.
 
The nausea overpowering the weakness.
 
The parents he once loved deeply had turned into monsters … Read the rest

Asahina quietly reactivated her ability and began gradually increasing the voltage.
 
“Amazing, amazing! I’ll admit, I underestimated you, Asahina Kasumi! Is there some kind of rule about hiding your power, like Amamori? But hey, but hey! I was able to kill Amamori when he showed his power! You’ll probably end up the same way!”
 
“…Honestly, it’s beyond saving now.”
 
“Yeah, that’s right, Amamori is already–“
 
“I’m saying you’re beyond saving, Shinzaki Yasuhito.”
 
Anger. She knew this emotion was called that.
 
And at the same time, she thought that as a hero of justice, this … Read the rest

A tremendous shockwave scatters the debris in all directions.
 
Asahina instinctively slows down in the face of it, and in that moment, Shinzaki pins her to the ground.
 
Mount position. The worst possible stance.
 
“Guh…!”
 
“Practicing with strong opponents makes you grow much faster than training. It seems the same applies to abilities. I got pretty serious fighting back, but thanks to Amamori, I’ve grown a lot stronger. Killing people to level up, huh?”
 
“You… bastard!”
 
Asahina burns with hatred and unleashes a bolt of lightning.
 
But just before it strikes, Shinzaki’s fist … Read the rest