In the end, Kamio Tatsuya used his money power, spending fifty thousand personal points to get a spot in the competition from Kondo.
Of course, to avoid complaints from the other three, Kamio Tatsuya also gave them thirty thousand personal points each, and promised that if they won, he would pay each of them an additional thirty thousand personal points.
Naturally, Kamio Tatsuya would cover the cost of replacing a team member, and he was happy to do so. As long as he could win, a mere hundred thousand points was nothing.
After Kamio Tatsuya said he would give them money if they won, Ishizaki patted his chest confidently.
Then he walked over to Yamada, patted him on the shoulder twice, and said confidently, "Don't worry, Kamio, with Albert and me, we're sure to win!"
Yamada Albert, who was mixed-race, also nodded. Although Kamio Tatsuya couldn't see his eyes behind his sunglasses, he felt that he would definitely do his best.
"Hey, Ishizaki, are you looking down on me?"
Komiyama, who was also a participant in the four-way tug-of-war and had considerable strength, came over to interrupt.
"Hahaha, no, no."
...
"Hey, what exactly do you want to do?"
Ryuen looked at the noisy Class C students and asked Kamio Tatsuya.
"No, I'm just a little interested in the best student from Class D."
Kamio Tatsuya made up an excuse, but Ryuen didn't believe it at all. In his opinion, Kamio Tatsuya was encouraging Ishizaki and the others so much, even participating himself, for only one reason...
"Oh? You really are going all out to crush Class D."
Ryuen sneered.
Oh, so that's what you think.
Then let's just go with that, so I don't have to find a reason to explain.
After a short rest, the bell rang, signaling the start of the afternoon's matches, and the sports festival moved on to the recommended events.
The first of the recommended events was the borrowing competition. The rules were simple: contestants started from a designated point and went to the drawing area.
After drawing a slip, they had to find the item written on it and bring it back to the judge. Once the judge approved, they could head to the finish line.
If a student felt the slip they drew was too difficult, they could request to redraw after waiting thirty seconds.
However, the competition would end after three people reached the finish line, meaning only the top three could earn points.
This was normal, though, since each group only had four people, and it was co-ed. Kamio Tatsuya was placed in the first group and participated directly.
Along with him were Sudou from Class D, Ichinose from Class B, and... Class A's participant hadn't arrived yet.
"What a coincidence, Ichinose. I didn't expect us to be in the same group."
"Ahaha, please be kind to me, Kamio-kun."
"Let's do our best together."
Just as they finished greeting each other, Class A's participant arrived. It was someone they knew, Kamuro Masumi.
"Masumi!"
Seeing Kamuro, Kamio Tatsuya waved happily.
But Kamuro looked away as if she didn't see him.
"Begin!"
As the whistle blew, Kamio Tatsuya reached the drawing area faster than anyone else. Even though he knew everyone, Kamio Tatsuya had no intention of holding back.
I wonder what everyone will draw?
Kamio Tatsuya had arranged some of the slips himself. He wondered what they would draw. Would someone draw Horikita's glasses?
The thought made Kamio Tatsuya want to laugh.
After stirring the box, Kamio Tatsuya randomly grabbed a slip of paper and opened it.
[Bring a senpai/kohai that you both know]
A senpai that they both know…
Kamio Tatsuya glanced at the judge next to him, then chuckled. He looked around the field and immediately ran towards a certain direction.
The third-year students in their designated area looked at Kamio Tatsuya with curiosity as he approached.
They were wondering what he had drawn.
"The president isn't here. Tachibana-senpai, please come with me for a bit."
"Huh?" Tachibana Akane looked confused and pointed at herself. "Me?"
"Yes, time is short, please come with me."
"Huh? Oh."
Without thinking, Tachibana Akane followed Kamio Tatsuya as he jogged away.
"Hey, junior, did you plan everything out?"
"Of course!"
Kamio Tatsuya took a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Tachibana Akane. When she opened it, it clearly said: "Horikita Manabu's student council president's glasses."
That's right, if he wanted to win, how could he not prepare in advance?
Luck?
Yeah right, only idiots rely on luck!
Before putting his hand in the box, he had already held onto the slip he wanted to draw!
Besides, since the third-year area was closest to the drawing area, Kamio Tatsuya, after careful consideration, chose the slip that said "[Bring a senpai/kohai that you both know]".
"Mashima-sensei, I'm here to submit my answer."
Then, Kamio Tatsuya picked up the microphone. "I drew 'bring a senpai or kohai that you both know'. This is Tachibana Akane-senpai from the third year. We are both members of the student council and work together regularly."
Mashima Tomonari looked at Tachibana Akane and nodded.
"Approved."
After getting this conclusion, Kamio Tatsuya immediately ran towards the finish line, and unsurprisingly took first place.
When he came back, he found Ichinose still struggling in front of the drawing box.
What kind of bad luck did this poor kid have?
Not only Ichinose, but even Sudou and Kamuro were stuck with the box.
Wow, what's going on here?
Kamio Tatsuya returned to the drawing area with curiosity.
But as soon as he came back, Kamuro grabbed him.
Just when he was confused, Kamuro picked up the microphone. "Mashima-sensei, the slip I drew said 'a cheerful and outgoing boy'."
Wow, Kamuro-chan.
Am I a cheerful and outgoing boy in your eyes?
Mashima Tomonari looked at Kamio Tatsuya and nodded.
"Approved."
After getting approved, Kamuro immediately prepared to run towards the finish line, but before that, she took off one of the hair clips from her head.
"This is a little loose, hold it for me."
Then she stuffed it into Kamio Tatsuya's hand and ran towards the finish line.
Something seemed to have happened with Ichinose. She was staring blankly at a slip. Did she draw a super difficult slip?
Kamio Tatsuya leaned over and saw the words on the paper in Ichinose's hand: "hair clip".
Hair clips should be common, right?
What is Ichinose doing?
"Looks like you need a little help."
Hearing what Kamio Tatsuya said, Ichinose turned her head and gave Kamio Tatsuya a forced smile.
"I can't think of where to get one right now."
"I have one here, do you want me to let you borrow it?"
Ichinose paused, seemingly not expecting Kamio Tatsuya to have such a thing, but she nodded and held out her hand.
"Then please lend me the hair clip, Kamio-kun."
After listening, Kamio Tatsuya put out his hand and placed the hair clip that Kamuro had stuffed into his hand into her palm.
"I'm lending it to you."
But when Ichinose saw the shape of the hair clip that Kamuro gave her, she was stunned, and her face was even worse than before, and her hands began to tremble uncontrollably.
She showed no intention of giving the hair clip to Mashima-sensei over there.
"Um, Ichinose-san, what's wrong?"
Kamio Tatsuya asked tentatively.
Ichinose came back to her senses as if waking up from a dream, then forced a smile: "I'm fine… Mashima-sensei, the slip I drew said 'hair clip'."
Hey hey hey, you don't look fine at all, tears are streaming down your face.
Mashima Tomonari looked at her. Although he didn't know what was wrong with Ichinose, he nodded: "Hair clip, approved."
After Mashima-sensei announced her approval, Ichinose shoved the hair clip into Kamio Tatsuya's hand.
"Thank you, Kamio-kun."
After speaking, Ichinose buried her head and ran towards the finish line.
And Sudou showed a look of despair after seeing Ichinose leave.
What did this guy draw?
Kamio Tatsuya went to look at the paper in his hand… "Horikita Manabu's student council president's glasses".
Then, Kamio Tatsuya's expression became strange.
No way!
Didn't this guy not know who the president was?
Ignoring the despairing Sudou, Kamio Tatsuya walked towards Kamuro, who was returning from the finish line. He still had her hair clip.
"What's wrong with Ichinose? She doesn't seem right."
"I don't know." Kamio Tatsuya shook his head, then put the hair clip back on Kamuro's head and examined it. He nodded in satisfaction. "Yeah, not bad."
Kamuro had become resistant to such intimate behavior in front of strangers and didn't feel shy at all.
On the contrary, she felt quite happy, because to some extent, it was also a declaration of ownership.
Then, Ichinose reached the finish line. Since three people had already reached the finish line, the first group's race was over. Kamio Tatsuya was first, Kamuro Masumi was second, Ichinose Honami was third, and as for Sudou…
Unfinished.
Great, that way, the difference between him and Sudou has widened in one breath; it's about fifty points.
"Let's leave the track first, the next group will be here soon."
Kamuro reminded him, then pulled Kamio Tatsuya away from the track.
Kamio Tatsuya looked towards the starting point. There were two familiar faces, Shiina from Class C and Ayanokouji from Class D.
Kamio Tatsuya didn't know the participant from Class B well, but he knew his name.
Shibata Sou, the obstacle blocking Kamio Tatsuya from becoming the top student!
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