Chapter 3: An Unlikely Affection
 

“To draw Shiki Iroha into the night banquet.”
 
A few days before Amamori Yuuto was defeated by Shinzaki Yasuhito一
 
before they had even met Shinzaki and Shiki一
 
the expressionless boy made this declaration to Kurashiki and Kurotsuki in the classroom he had borrowed.
 
“……Huh? What the hell are you talking about?”
 
“I said Shiki Iroha. She’ll be the next member of the night banquet.”
 
Amamori’s sudden statement left both Kurashiki and Kurotsuki at a loss.
 
While Kurashiki twisted her face in disbelief, muttering, “Has he lost his … Read the rest

 
Hey, Shinzaki Yasuhito.
 
You did well.
 
You cornered Asahina-san, defeated her once.
 
And in the end, you gave it your all and lost.
 
Before Asahina Kasumi, you exhausted every plan and still lost.
 

“To put it simply, you’re no longer needed.”
 

“—Tch, you’ve got some nerve…!”
 
At my words, hatred filled Shinzaki’s eyes.
 
…Hm? I didn’t think I said anything that harsh.
 
Oh, maybe I phrased it poorly.
 
My bad, my bad. That wasn’t my intention.
 
I tried to clear up the misunderstanding, earnestly explaining myself to Shinzaki.… Read the rest

 
“Still, I agree. Hey, Sakaki, was it? Are you kidding?”
 
“I’m not kidding. We’re dead serious.”
 
Sakaki’s expression didn’t falter in the face of Shinzaki’s smile.
 
“Don’t worry. The monsters here… are all set to the lowest level. Even an ordinary person could take them down with ease. You guys should have no problem slaughtering them. …And if, by any chance, you’re in mortal danger from a monster, you’ll be immediately transported back here.”
 
“Yep. And then I’ll just, you know, fix you right up~”
 
Sakaki’s words were followed by Tenzai, who appeared from … Read the rest

Looking to the side, Asahina was trembling, her face bright red.
 
“I-I was supposed to… But every time I tried to tell Amamori-kun, he ran away! He’s blocked my emails and calls, and even when I waited in front of the dorm, I couldn’t catch him until this morning!”
 
“…Let’s just say we’re never relying on Asahina to deliver messages to Amamori ever again.”
 
At Sakuma’s words, Asahina slumped her shoulders in defeat.
 
Ignoring that, I went over the details of the Conflict once more.
 

1. A three-day survival challenge.
    
2. The location is the academy’s underground

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The intense hatred and murderous intent are almost palpable.
 
And no wonder—they’re all guys who’ve been rejected by Kurashiki at least once.
 
Kurashiki Hotaru—a beautiful girl who’s kind to everyone, charming, and oddly close in a way that’s hard to pin down.
 
Her actions stem from a calculated mindset of, “Being nice costs nothing, and it’s not like I’ll be inconvenienced if the other person likes me too much.” But while she’s not bothered, the guys around her are.
 
To put it bluntly, they get the wrong idea.
 
The result is an endless hell … Read the rest

Looking back, Shinzaki might have been bored.
 
Every opponent was beneath him. His victories were inevitable, with no real danger in any match.
 
And then, a monster on his level appeared.
 
Someone who had lost and been broken countless times, yet now stood beside him as a hero of justice.
 
Maybe this time, Shinzaki truly intended to fight within the rules.
 
Perhaps he simply wanted to compare his abilities with Asahina-san’s.
 
…He might have placed that much expectation on her.
 
But I can’t read people’s hearts. I can’t measure what’s inside.
 
Still, if by any chance.
 
If Shinzaki was genuinely … Read the rest

—Shiki Iroha from Class 1-B.
 
Excluding Shinzaki, she’s at the top of the class hierarchy. She’s the girl I once stopped from hitting Hoshina Tsubomi and even punched in the face.
 
Her beautiful face shows no scars, and I’m relieved it didn’t turn into a big deal. As I think this… Shiki notices me and flinches.
 
“Wha—?! Yu… uh, um… Amamori! What are you doing here?!”
 
“Well, I’m in Class C, so…”
 
I’d heard that the conflict request would take three days, and honestly, I thought it was a hassle. I even considered taking the day off.
 
But this time, … Read the rest

Chapter 2: Ancient Ruins
 

 
One week later. The day of the conflict request with Class B.
 
I leave my dorm room and step into the elevator.
 
Inside, I take out my phone and check my messages.
 
[To the leader of Yaen (Night Banquet), Yuuto Amamori. A conflict request has been made by Class 1-B. There will be no rewards for participation. Do you accept?]
 
This is the message I received right after the rules were established a week ago.
 
The true identity of Yatagarasu is kept completely secret.
 
It’s as hidden as … Read the rest

 
“…? What a strange question. This is a war between me and you, right? I don’t intend to let them get involved at all. …Well, I’ll borrow their names and bodies for the sake of having a ‘class vs. class’ battle, though.”
 
…He’s not lying.
 
My rational mind tells me I should doubt his words, but my instincts already know the truth.
 
“…Hotaru. Karasuma-kun.”
 
“Yeah, he doesn’t seem to be lying…”
 
“I hate to admit it, but I agree. Shinzaki being honest… is it going to snow tomorrow or something?”
 
Even these two, … Read the rest

“…Something wrong?”
 
“No, I just remembered your special ability. [Worsening Eyesight], was it? It’s the counterpart to Doujima-kun’s ability. I thought it had potential if trained properly…”
 
With that, he finally started walking away.
 
“Well then, take care. Keep working hard as students should.”
 
As he said this, he walked toward the hospital exit.
 
I didn’t watch him leave, instead pressing the elevator button.
 
—At least for now, I have no business with that man.
 
Even if I’m going to destroy this academy, it’s not yet time to draw his attention.
 
Thinking … Read the rest