The all-powerful middle schooler

"Just now, the battle everyone has been waiting for took place!"

"The ultimate showdown between Hasegawa and Busujima has finally come to an end."

"Today's victor is—"

"Hase River!"

Shuchiin is causing a sensation once again!

56 - The Final Battle!

"Hasegawa-kun, what are your impressions of this battle?"

"My senior was a formidable opponent; I'll probably never forget her for the rest of my life."

"So, what would you like to say to your next opponent, Shinomiya-kun?"

“I remember that Shinomiya has been winning the national championship since junior high school, right? So for this next challenge, I’ll tell her… that’s only because I didn’t participate.”

"Uh, hehehe... So please pay close attention to Wednesday's 'final battle'! Will the newly crowned champion, who went from being unknown to being known by everyone, emerge victorious, or will the young lady of the Shinomiya family, who has long since reached the pinnacle, prevail? Please look forward to it!"

The familiar trash-talking segment had left everyone almost immune, and they couldn't help but laugh.

However, for the people involved, that may not be the case.

night.

"That bastard...!"

In her bedroom, Kaguya Shinomiya sat on the bed, punching her pillow with her little fists, gritting her teeth, feeling somewhat agitated.

Watching others being mocked is a completely different feeling from being mocked yourself.

Ultimately, she had put a lot of effort into archery, but her efforts were belittled and made worthless, which even this self-proclaimed shrewd girl couldn't tolerate.

"Hasegawa-kun is really an interesting person."

Standing to the side, Hayasaka Aina, dressed as a butler, also had a faint smile on her feigned indifference.

It had been a long time since she had seen Kaguya-sama act so frantically.

"Hmph! That guy Hasegawa is too arrogant! I can't stand it anymore! I'm going to beat him in the challenge the day after tomorrow, and then give that loser a good thrashing!"

An unprecedented competitive spirit rose in Kaguya Shinomiya's wine-red eyes.

"Kaguya-sama, Hasegawa-kun kindly gave you a day to prepare. What do you plan to do? Will you use other methods?"

Hayasaka Ai lowered her head and whispered in the young lady's ear.

"Will I lose? Don't be ridiculous! Tomorrow, we'll have a special training session! Let him know how unapproachable I am when I go all out."

"I see."

……

Tuesday.

It was an ordinary day, but everyone at Shuchiin knew that this was the prelude to a storm.

The Shinomiya family, now the de facto rulers of Shuchiin Academy, wields unchallenged authority within the school.

However, the formidable image that the Shinomiya family has cultivated for so long seems to be crumbling.

Although it was just a struggle within the academy, limited to battles between children, that was enough.

Now, almost everyone believes that Izumi Hasegawa placed the archery club as the last to be challenged in order to dethrone the Shinomiya family on this highest stage.

But actually, this was just because, in his judgment, Kaguya Shinomiya's challenge level was the highest, and the delicious food was naturally to be saved for last.

"This is incredibly humiliating! Doesn't the Shinomiya family have any response?"

Meanwhile, some people who knew about the dark side of these powerful families raised another question at this juncture.

Immediately afterwards, a rumor spread: the man seemed to be childhood sweethearts with Miss Sawamura of the Spencer family.

No wonder those powerful families didn't resort to other means to resolve this; it turns out there was another reason.

Everyone suddenly realized.

"We've been exposed! It's all that idiot's fault, always trying to create a big scandal..."

It wasn't until someone asked Eriri that she realized her skin had been peeled off.

However, by this time, her carefully crafted persona had been successful. People did not resent her because she had such a 'crazy' childhood friend; on the contrary, they thought she was very kind-hearted.

"Under those circumstances, they still didn't choose to leave, but silently protected us. It's truly touching! I'm so moved!"

A lovesick young girl said in a pretentious manner.

……

"Ding ~"

As the bell rang, Nibutani Morika stayed in the classroom for a while before getting up to leave.

In the afternoon, she received a message from the man saying that there would be a club activity today.

Since she's already a wandering soul in Shuchiin anyway, I might as well go and check on her.

"I was forced into it, I didn't want to hang out with those chuunibyou people!"

She tried to convince herself as she walked outside.

"Dansheng Valley, could you please wait a moment? I have something I'd like to ask you."

The sound was so pleasant and melodious that it touched people's hearts completely.

"Natsukawa-san...?"

She turned her head and looked surprised.

Before me appeared a silver-haired beauty with delicate features, like an elf. Her skin was as white as snow, and her lips were as red as cherries. Her beauty was unbelievable, far surpassing even the most exquisitely crafted dolls.

Of course she recognized the other person: Natsukawa Masaki, the eldest daughter of the Natsukawa family. Such a distinguished background and outstanding qualities were rare even in Shuchiin Academy.

"What do you want to ask me?"

"I can't wait to ask," Nissouya Morika then asked.

"Actually, I wanted to ask you about someone, the now-famous Hasegawa-kun. You seem to know him quite well."

Natsukawa Masuzu revealed a gentle and kind smile, which made people feel good about her.

"Eh!?"

She was immediately stunned.

……

Far East Magic Society.

"It looks a bit dusty."

Upon entering, Izumi Hasegawa looked at the interior layout with a somewhat stiff expression.

I've been busy increasing my fame lately, but I've forgotten about the status of the base I built myself.

"Leave it to me! Just use Clean Warrior 3..."

Rikka Kotori volunteered.

Then, she turned on the automatic cleaning machine left over from the previous club, but she still had to do the cleaning herself in the end for the other places.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Izumi Hasegawa thought it would be the more attentive Dekomori, but it turned out to be Nibuya, and a new character also appeared.

"Natsukawa-kun?"

"Yes, that's right~ Natsukawa Masuzu, I hope Hasegawa-san can remember this name well."

"So, what is the purpose of your visit?"

"Because I've admired Hasegawa-san for a very, very long time, I've wanted to join the Far East Magic Club, and now I've finally mustered up that little bit of courage in my heart..."

Natsukawa Masaki stared at him intently, her hands clenched into fists at her chest, her tone conveying a sense of longing.

A ten-year old fan, coming uninvited!

57. When will we become the number one in Shuchiin Academy?

"Natsukawa-kun, please tell us your true reasons for joining us, otherwise..."

Hasegawa Izumi was not fooled by the girl's demeanor; instead, she cast a questioning glance at her.

Nibutani Morika and Dekomori Sanae were able to join easily because they had guarantors.

They don't accept just any trash; at the very least, you need sufficient qualifications or strength, and you also have to pass an 'approval' process.

"Why? I genuinely want to join the Far East Magic Society, are you really going to turn me away like this?"

Natsukawa Masuzu was surprised to be rejected. Her expression froze for a moment, but she quickly regained her pitiful look.

"Sincere? I think you're plotting something!"

Suddenly, a voice rang out from behind.

"This is an idiot."

Dansheng Valley Mori Natsumi's heart skipped a beat.

Sanae Dekomori walked from behind Masuzu Natsukawa to the front, their eyes meeting lightly and casually, as if engaging in some kind of confrontation.

"Hehehe, before me, no demon or monster can escape death. Let me guess your true purpose!"

Sanae Tokomori pointed at the other person and said.

"Oh?"

Natsukawa Masaki calmed down, wanting to see what the other person would do.

"Actually, you are Death, a spy sent by the Bureau! You want to undermine our Far East Magic Society from within. After all, with the Sage's strength, you can only resort to such despicable means, Death."

Sanae Dekomori believed she had seen through the truth of the matter.

"Pfft...hahahahaha..."

Suddenly, Natsukawa Masaki seemed unable to hold back and burst into laughter.

"The Bureau? Spies? What an imagination!"

She made a cold remark and then looked at someone again.

"Okay, actually my real target is Hasegawa-san, because I like you and want to date you."

"It's still too fake... Even if we assume it's true, so what? There are plenty of people who like me."

Hasegawa Izumi remained unmoved by this.

"You're really troublesome, Hasegawa-san. I hate it~ Such a perceptive man isn't very popular, you know."

Natsukawa Masaki's eyes sharpened, and her expression naturally changed.

"I really don't have any ulterior motives. My purpose in joining the Far East Magic Society is very simple: to become someone that everyone respects and keeps at a distance..."

"why?"

Nishikawa Mori Natsumi couldn't quite understand.

Isn't it good to be popular?

"Dansheng Valley, we're classmates, so you should know that, right? In the past month since school started, I've received so many confessions... What a bunch of lustful beasts! Everyone, regardless of their social standing, wants to talk to me! And those women too, secretly spreading rumors about me behind my back, do they really think I don't know?"

Natsukawa Masaki cursed, revealing a very contemptuous expression.

This greatly shocked Nissouya Morika.

Compared to the other party's ability to disguise themselves, my own methods were child's play!

"But what does that have to do with you wanting to join us? Joining our Far East Magic Society will only make you more popular."

Izumi Hasegawa raised an eyebrow.

"what?"