Chapter 127 Special Training in Secret?

The next week after that small incident happened.

Amami-san, who was our class representative, drew a lot for the class match.

The results were, for softball, pur class 10 would be seeded in the first round. We were thankful for the fact that we would play one match less than the others, but we had to face Nozomus class in the same block, so honestly, I didnt know if our luck was good or rotten.

Nozomus class, class 4 would most likely win their first match and if that was the case, they would be up against us

In other words, softball was a bust for us, but at least we could try to make everything more exciting Maybe

In the end, the most interesting result of the lot was for basketball. There were a lot of teams for basketball, so they divided it into groups of four. The winner of each group will be determined by their number of points.

Amami-san, this

Mm Well, this kind of thing could happen, huh?

Amami-san, who drew the lottery herself, was showing me a bitter smile while standing next to me. It was understandable, since the result of the lottery was as follows:

Second-Year Group C

Team 10A Team 4B Team 7B Team 11A

Team 10A was Amami-san and Arae-sans team, but both team 7B and 11A were Nitta-sans and Umis respectively.

The schedule stated that the match between team 10A and 11A would start immediately after the opening of the class match. They said it was to show off the match between the preparatory class and the regular class, but I felt like they were jumping on the gun here and placed the climax right at the beginning for no reason.

If it wasnt because of the last times incident, I would happily watch this match because it would be the showdown between Amami-san and Umi, but because of the incident, the situation was a bit delicate

Amami-san, have you told Arae-san about the matchup?

I tried, but she kept ignoring me, so I told another girl to tell her about it. Also, Ive sent a text to Umi about this

Right as she said that, my phone vibrated.

I excused myself to Amami-san and started texting with Umi.

[Asanagi: Maki.]

[Maehara: I heard everything from Amami-san.]

[Asanagi: My bad, Maki, I dont want to lose to your class.]

[Maehara: I know.]

We backed down from the incident last time, but there was no proper conclusion to that incident.

Of course we couldnt just lash out at her back then because we were out in public. Even though we werent the one at fault, we would still be held responsible because we were also involved in the ruckus. That was why Umi wished to settle the score properly in this class match.

It wouldnt be a catfight or fistfight, but a proper basketball match. If she could beat her properly in basketball, that would make her shut her mouth at least for a moment.

Seeing it that way, the strange lottery results didnt look too bad.

[Maehara: But, can you win?]

[Maehara: She said she wont be playing seriously and she hasnt been playing for a whole year, but her previous school was the 4th rank of the prefectural tournament, right?]

[Maehara: Im not saying that youre weak or anything, though.]

[Asanagi: Hehe, thank you, Maki.]

[Asanagi: Like you said, she hasnt been playing for a year, but she is still an experienced player. Amateurs like me would be beaten down quickly if I were to fight her head on.]

[Maehara: Man, if only theres someone good enough to coach you so you could compete against her]

[Asanagi: I know someone.]

[Maehara: Huh, really?]

[Asanagi: Mhm.]

[Asanagi: But I have to confirm things with them first since their schedule is packed.]

[Maehara: I see.]

I didnt expect that she had found someone to coach her already. Her circle of friends were smaller than back before she started dating me, but it seemed like she was still able to find someone among her acquaintances.

But Umi said that their schedule was packed, so there was a chance that they would be unable to coach her. Nevertheless, I wanted to try to get along with them so I could help Umi if she needed it. I was still anxious about getting along with strangers, but I could try.

[Asanagi: Will you come with me, Maki?]

[Maehara: Obviously.]

[Maehara: Youre trying your best, of course I will try to stay by your side.]

[Asanagi: Is that because of your love for me?

[Maehara: Uh]

[Maehara: Yeah sure, lets go with that.]

[Asanagi: Hehe~]

[Asanagi: Maki is such a doting boyfriend~]

[Maehara: Sure sure.]

[Maehara: Anyway, is this the so-called special training? When will you do it?]

[Asanagi: If theyre okay with it, well start today after school, every day except weekends since theyre busy on weekends.]

[Maehara: Thats so sudden By the way, whos the coach? What kind of person are they?]

[Asanagi: Ah right, I havent told you about it, huh?]

[Asanagi: Okay, a question for you!]

[Asanagi: Araes school was the 4th rank of the prefectural tournament, but do you know which school won that tournament?]

[Maehara: Huh?]

[Asanagi: Heres a hint, its a famous school in this area.]

The hint itself was the answer though.

This place was rather rural after all, there was only one other school that was quite famous here.

The school that fostered the young ladies wearing their white uniforms back at the Christmas party.

[Maehara: Houjou-san or Nitori-san?]

[Asanagi: Right, both of them actually Well, my hint was too obvious, huh?]

[Asanagi: Both of them were in the basketball club back in middle school.]

[Asanagi: If they give me their okay, well have the special training after school at the basketball court at that park, a distance away from our school.]

I guessed the answer perfectly. Tachibana School was known as the school for young ladies, but they were also known for their amazing results in both their studies and sports.

I had only talked briefly with those two back at the Christmas party, but they seemed to excel in both academic and athletics, at least that was the vibe I got from them.

[Asanagi: Maki.]

[Maehara: Mm?]

[Asanagi: This will be tough, but youll stay by my side, right?]

[Maehara: Of course.]

Of course I would, she didnt even need to ask.

Jeez, what a spoiled girl. Now, I was excited for what was going to happen after school.