When I successfully repelled the threesome, looking back at my classmate who was watching the battle quietly,

"I'm sorry, Allen!"

"How did you do the last invisible slash ?! I'll tell you next time!"

"No, I don't want to know the first eight strikes !? I didn't see the sword swing too early!"

"Anyway, this is an outrageous swordsman!"

"It's an intact victory against those three people ... it's a masterpiece. Congratulations!"

Cracked applause and praise fell.

"Well, oh ...

I haven't been so warmly welcomed by my classmates, so I bowed down to Pecoli for the time being.

Then

"Thank you, Allen!"

"How did you do the last trick ...?!"

Peria and Rose ran up.

"Thank you, rear. Uh ... um ... the last trick is the dazzling moon?"

When asked to confirm, Rose shook his head many times.

"Well, haven't anyone other than the rear seen it?"

Then I briefly taught me how Oborozuki works.

Rose heard it in an interesting way, saying, "Fun-hun."

"--- Well, Oborozuki is a fixed-type slash like this."

"I see ... it was really interesting. Thanks."

She smiled with a slightly refreshing look.

"Hmm, but I think it's still tricky ..."

Leah, who was listening to the explanation silently next to her, muttered so dissatisfied with her arms folded.

Maybe you remembered when you were taken yesterday.

"Really?"

Personally, if you look at it a little bit, the location of the slash will be lost, and stealing the opponent's eyes during the battle in the first place is painstaking.

Well, the way I felt was different for each person, so I didn't talk any further.

Thus, when three people are talking happily,

"Uh ..."

"I'm just ..."

"It worked ..."

The trio you just defeated has awakened.

(I'm already moving, I'm in good shape ...)

As expected, he is a student of Chiba Gakuin.

Not only does he improve his swordsmanship, he also seems to be training his body.

"Um ... are you okay?"

I felt like I was standing on a stick, so I gave my hand to one of the trio.

Then he glanced at him,

"... I'm sorry."

I stood up, holding my hand firmly and staggering a little.

When the other two managed to get up on their own-they all stood in front of me.

(... Oh, hey, I won't fight any more.)

While remembering a little unpleasant premonition and being alert about what they will do,

"I'm sorry. Please forgive my rude remarks."

That's when he bowed deeply.

"……e?"

When I had black and white eyes in an unexpected situation, the other two fell down as well.

"... Our eyes were nooks. Allen, you are worthy of our representative."

"Before-please forgive me a lot of rants ..."

I decided to forgive the three who apologized sincerely.

"Don't worry. I understand the feelings of the three and I don't care anymore."

Yes.

In the first place, it's all right for them to object to the fact that I was chosen to be a participant in the Great Gothic Festival-it's quite natural.

It has become clear in the last battle that they have trained hard every day and faced their swords seriously.

(I've heard that classes at the prestigious swordsman's school are strict and every day is like hell ...)

The three of them survived with tremendous effort and finally entered Chiba Gakuin. However, he was omitted from the selection of players at the Daigo Holy Festival, which showed his achievements in middle school. The alternative was my swordsman, a graduate of a third-class academy that I had never heard of-myself.

(Well, it's easy to get angry ...)

It is rather strange that you are not angry.

(But in my actual training time, I'm much longer ...)

They may have swung their swords for three years to die.

However, I have been silently waving my sword for a billion years, just like a crock.

In terms of the number and time of sword swings, I am confident that I have never lost.

Then, the threesome suddenly sighed, "Hmm ...".

"In addition to swordsmanship, losing to the heart's bigness ... There is no stand as a man ..."

"Oh no no ..."

"Allen ... If so, would you like to make friends in the future?"

They said so and came out here.

"Yeah, I'll be grateful from now on."

I gripped the hand firmly and exchanged a handshake of friendship.

Then, when the threesomes and I were well reconciled, Mr. Leia coughed with Gohon.

"--Well, are you all convinced of Allen's participation in the Great Five Holy Festival?"

When she looked around at the student with Gururi, everyone here nodded with a click.

In the meantime, I asked one thing because I was worried.

"No, but ... isn't the other group of students happy?"

I don't know how to decide the representative of the academy in the A group.

The answer came from one of the threesomes.

"Don't worry, Allen. We all acknowledge in Group A. How can the other groups say this?"

"Oh, because Chiba Gakuin sorts classes in the order of higher grades."

"Everyone in the top group A acknowledges Allen. Nobody can complain. You're up with Don!"

I see ...

When I showed me the way I was convinced, Mr. Leia tapped with bread.

"Okay, let's announce again! The three players who participated in the Great Gothic Festival this year are Lear-Vesteria, Rose-Valencia-and Allen-Rordor!"

The next moment she announced loudly, crackling applause and cheers arose.

Early morning of the next day.

One year, the boys in Group A gathered in the gymnasium to take a practical test.

"Foo ... this looks like it's really cold in the morning."

The boys are shorts in white gym clothes and black shorts.

This light clothes is a little hard in the morning.

When we boys were waiting for girls to change clothes-the door of the girls' changing room finally opened.

"It's cold ..."

"Oh, my feet are sooooooooo ..."

"Why is it this early in the morning ...?"

The girls were complaining ... but it would be cold.

Because girls are white gym clothes and black bloomers below.

Unlike boys, the lower half of the body has an unusually small cloth area, and the cool air stimulates the feet.

At Gogakuin, where tradition and formality are respected, girls' gym clothes are fixed in bloomers.

Although the reputation of the female students is not very good, it seems that there is no sign of any change because it is a tradition.

While thinking about such a thing, one girl student-Lear came up here as he stood out at the end of the gymnasium.

"Oh, good morning, Allen"

"Oh, good morning, rear"

Why bother coming to the end of such a gymnasium ... what is it for?

If you are a little silent waiting for her to cut her mouth,

"That ... how about?"

Peria glanced down at her gym suit, dyeing her face red.

(…… No, even if you say “How about?”)

I glance at her from top to bottom.

(... Yeah, no matter where you look, it's normal gym clothes)

There is no change.

She is sold at the Chiba Gakuin stall.

If you say it is strong, it was hard to keep your eyes from being caught by the big swelling that you can see through your gym clothes.

(But I know-no, it's more accurate to say I learned)

One day ago, one year ago, Paula told me:

[Okay, Allen? If a girl asks for an impression of something like clothes, accessories, or a hairdresser, they will definitely affirm it! ]

Mr. Paula said, "It's a man's job to affirm anything just because anything is wrong."

Yes, this is exactly the situation.

So I laughed with a smile as Paula taught and answered,

"Yeah, I think it's good."

"Huh, really ...?

She said in a small voice, "Thank you," and she happily returned to the girls.

…… I don't know at all what I wanted to do.

Was arguably the right answer, given Lear's happy response.

As expected it is Paula.

(But still, Leia-sensei ...?)

While rubbing hands and breathing into it, and taking a slight countermeasure against the cold, another girl student-Rose came up here again.

"Hey, Allen"

"what is it?"

"What about my ...?"

That's why she picked the edges of her white gym suit with both hands.

It looks like the same thing as rear.

"Yeah, I think it's very good."

When I say so kindly as before,

"so……"

She turned her face red, smiled happily, and returned to the girls.

(... what a ritual?)

When I leaned my head alone, the shrill whistle sounded "Peep!"

Looking at the person who made the sound, as usual, Leia, dressed in a black suit, stood in the center of the gymnasium.

"A-year A-groups-gather!"

No matter who you hear, the voice of your teacher is much louder than the sound of the whistle.

(It's not absolutely necessary, that ...)

While thinking of such a thing, I rushed to Mr. Leia in a small run.

Then, when all men and women had assembled in the center of the gymnasium, she opened her mouth.

"Well, those students who thought," I don't need a whistle ... " Physical education ... is that so ?! "

Pummy ... I don't know what to say.

Grand Swordsman Academy also had basic physical education-whistles were always ringing during swings and running.

But it's really high tension since morning ...

"Well, that's it for this story ... by the way, today we're going to do a practical test today!"

Mr. Leia started explaining the practical test.

"First of all, the use of souls is banned, because the purpose is to measure the proficiency of pure swordsmanship! Secondly, it is about schooling techniques, all of which can be used Please show me your refined swordplay! "

She finished a general explanation,

"Let everyone borrow the appropriate sword for each size from the gymnasium!"

Finally, when he gave the instruction, he whispered the whistle a little happily.

(That's probably just like blowing a whistle ...)

There's a little childish look at Pia.

Then, in the gymnastics preparation room, we look for a swing that suits us among a large number of swords.

It is forbidden to use your own sword in the practical test.

This is a measure to avoid inequality between students.

For example, the dull sword I usually use and the best sharp sword.

Which one gives better results is clearer than looking at the fire.

The result of sword quality depends on the purpose of the practical test to measure the proficiency of the swordsman. For this reason, the renting of a sword from the institute is a little tedious.

(... Okay, can I use this sword?)

I came across the gymnasium when I found a swing of the same size that I usually use.

There were three men in the gymnasium besides Leia.

Perhaps two young men are assisting in a practical test, while an elderly man wearing glasses is a measurer.

After a while, all the students returned with their swords, and the teacher resumed explanation.

"By the way, as you already know, the practical test is the third type of slashing, slashing, and slashing. Well, it's the same as what I was doing in the middle school. Like this--Well, start preparing. "

""Yes!""

The young couple asked by Mr. Leia immediately prepared a special pedestal, and set a bamboo of an appropriate length there.

After completing the test preparations, Dr. Leia opens his mouth.

"Well, I guess everyone already knows, but let's briefly explain the flow just in case.-First, the students stand in front of the bamboo set here with their swords on. The sword is drawn at any time and the bamboo is cut off. The time required to cut the bamboo from the sword is recorded in this test. "

The explanation was in middle school-exactly the same as what I received at Gran Swords Academy.

"And this time the measurer will measure everyone's records. I'm a 50-year veteran this way. Don't be rude."

At the same time as the teacher had finished speaking, the measurer with a good-looking face bowed with Pecoli.

Measurementist-This is an important job that is indispensable in all practical examinations in elementary, secondary and high schools. Its job is only one-measuring accurate test results.

In order to qualify as a measurer, high specs such as a visual acuity of 3.0 or more, reflex nerves cut in 0.2 seconds, and the difference between the actual time and the real time are within 0.01 seconds are required. That is why there is a shortage nationwide despite the high demand.

"As a reference record, the average for our first year students is around 0.8 seconds every year. Well, leave it in one corner of your head."

Mr. Reia said, and took out his notebook and pen from his inner pocket.

The result will be recorded there.

"Let's start right away. First-Lear-Vesteria!"

"Yes!"

When she was called, she stood in front of the bamboo and quietly closed her eyes.

A few seconds after the gymnasium calms down with Shin,

"--Hah!"

A sharp flash ran, and the bamboo in front of me became two.

All eyes are gathered at the measurer.

“—0.5 seconds.

The surroundings are buzzing with a wonderful record that exceeds the average of freshmen by 0.3 seconds.

"Pyuyoshi!"

She gladly decided the guts pose and returned to where she was.

"I got a good record from the first shot, this is a good luck! Possibly, then next-Rose = Valencia!"

"Yes"

Rose moved to the front of Stasta and bamboo-suddenly he dropped his center of gravity.

"Sakura Ichito-Ryu-Raiou!"

Then the next moment-a flash like thunder ran across the sight, and the bamboo was cut off brilliantly.

You can see the power of the cracks running on the whole bamboo.

“—0.3 seconds. Great!”

Peripheral students were greatly shaken by the new record, which was 0.2 seconds higher than Peria's good record.

"Huh ... my win"

"Guu, gnunu ..."

Rose with a regrettable face to Rose's proud face.

Apparently they seem to be on good terms.

"As expected, it was a terrible blow for Ichiko Soden's Sakura Kazuki style!

"Yes"

My turn has finally come.

Stand in front of the bamboo on the pedestal and take a deep breath.

(Iairi sword, or ...)

I remember that the best record during the Gran Swords Academy was 1.2 seconds.

It used to be the worst event in the past, but after more than a billion years of training, it can be said to be a specialty.

The moment your breathing was adjusted and your spirit reached a state of nothingness-I pulled out my sword at once.

"--Shite!"

It is the best and fastest blow you can make now.

"Wow!"

Mr. Leia who saw my sword beside me screamed.

I think your current blow was a good one.

The result is …….

"..."

……that?

Somehow, the measurer did not tell me the result.

"I'm sorry, how many seconds were you?"

When I ask so modestly,

"……e?"

He looked at him with a surprised face.

"Well, no ... I want to tell you how long the record was ... but ...?"

"I'm also wondering how much the current record is. I'd be glad if you could tell me quickly without worrying."

After asking me, Leia-sensei also asked.

Then

"No, no, what are you both talking about earlier? He hasn't cut bamboo yet?"

The measurer leaned his head embarrassed.

"No ... I've finished cutting ..."

"Well, as Allen says."

When I gently poke the bamboo in front of my eyes with my finger, it was cut off diagonally and it slipped down quietly to the ground.

At that moment, the classmates who were watching closely behind me were greatly amazed.

"Uh, it's a lie ...?!"

"I didn't see it at all ..."

"When did you really pull out ...?!?"

At the same time, the measurer opened his eyes and rushed to the cut bamboo.

"I'm stupid ...?! This fifty years of measurer experience ... I missed Iai slashing ...?!?"

He was shivering with Wanawana, sticking and releasing a brightly cut bamboo, and repeatedly sticking and releasing.

He is a little dangerous from the point of view.

"But this was a problem ... I don't see it at that speed ..."

Mr. Leia was taking some measures with her troubled face on her chin.

"Hmmm ... I can't help ... Allen, would you like to cut a little more slowly this time?"

"Yu, slowly? ...?"

"Oh, please"

"Hah ... I see ..."

I never dreamed that I was required to be "slow" when slicing for speed.

For the time being, I once again stood in front of the newly set new bamboo, and moderated my mind.

And

"--Hah!"

The blow that intentionally suppressed the sheathing cut both sides of the bamboo much more slowly than before.

"--0.1 second, so let's get out of hand ... this is a terrific swordsman."

The classmates who were watching behind me were boiling to the best record ever.

"I'm really Allen!"

"It's still far ..."

Periya was somehow stuck, and Rose was a little embarrassed.

"Hm, let's just keep Allen's record tentative, because it should have cut the 0.1 second lightly."

Then I took the test one by one, but after all, nothing came below my provisional record of 0.1 seconds.

After that, a test was conducted to compete as quickly as possible how quickly all ten Scarecrows could be cut off.

I set a school record of two seconds as a result of using one of the swords-Tokage.

Continued, "Striking," a test that uses a human body model to compete as quickly as possible to hit the four most important crucial points of the human: the jaw, heart, liver, and sleet.

This finished in one second as a result of using the Yachi no Sword-Yatagarasu. Everything seems to be a school record, and Professor Leia was very impressed.

The long practical test was finally over.

"Okay, that's all for today's practical test. Everyone did their best. After that, the gym will be open all day. Swim, mock fight, check type-whatever you like Then--dissolution! "

Mr. Leia left the gymnasium.

(Well ... a little tired)

Because it was a long time since the practical test, I was nervous and tired mentally rather than physically.

Then, when I was growing so much, a boy student came near here.

One of the people I beat yesterday-definitely a Zantetsu style user.

"Well, Allen. The technique I used earlier for" Ten-body slash "...?

"Ah. What happened?"

"That's what, uh ... If you like, would you please teach me that technique? I'll teach you the Zantetsu style instead!"

"Ah ... no, bad ... because I'm not yet a great swordsman teaching swordsmanship to others."

Then if you try to refuse gently,

"Oh, I'll ask for it! I don't have to be all of Tokage! I just need a little trick!"

He asked with his hands in front.

"Ummm ..."

As expected, I was asked so far and thought that it would be nice to refuse.

In the first place, I'm not hiding the technique of flying shadows.

Rather, I hope you can imitate them and improve and evolve the shadows.

"... Okay, but I'm not very good at teaching, so don't expect anything?"

"Well, really !? Thank you, Allen! I love you!"

Then, was the current conversation being heard secretly,

"Hey, wait a minute!

"Well, Allen, tell me your skills! I'll teach you the basics of the New Moon instead!"

"I want you to teach me Allen-kun's skill! I'll teach you the style of the Suimei style instead, right?"

Other students have also begun to lean forward.

"Oh, of course."

Then, if you listen to everyone's wishes happily,

"Cho, a little, Allen !? I'm sorry, tell me!"

"I'd like to ask you too."

Lear and Rose, who were a little late, took control of both sides of me.

After that, we talked about swordplay with everyone.

In addition to how to shoot the flying shadows that were often requested, the essence of the Zanetsu style, the basics of the Shingetsu style, the type of the Mizuaki style, the tricks that make the Iai sword a little faster, what you always think about when swinging, etc. ――The story about sword art has blossomed at once.

(Yes, I always wanted this kind of time ...)

This kind of time to get along with everyone and talk about your favorite swordplay ...

During my three years at Gran Swords Academy, I always wanted it.

(But it didn't get in the end because of the unreasonable violence of bullying ... but it's in this hand now ...)

While I was vaguely reminiscent of the past, I was biting this happiness that I finally grasped,

"... Allen, are you crying?"

Leah looked into my face anxiously.

If you noticed, as she said, tears were floating in the corners of the eyes.

It looks a bit too sentimental.

"Ah ... no, no. Just a bit of trash in your eyes, don't worry."

Then, as I rubbed my eyes exaggeratedly, a male student asked a question while swaying his sword.

"Well, Allen! How do you shoot slashes from here?"

"Hahuh. To shoot Tokage, you have to hold your sword first."

Thus, the happy time I had been seeking since my childhood was flowing slowly.