Episode- 05

A refreshing late April breeze is blowing.

　The scorching sun is as hot as summer, but the breeze is refreshing and comfortable.

　At this time of year when you can truly feel the change of seasons, we were throwing and hitting balls in the schoolyard, watching the parabolic trajectories of the balls...

"You've now struck out three times in a row. Why don't you go to the minor league?"

"There's no second team. At the very least, I'd like to be demoted to pinch-hitter."

　Reo looks at me with a critical eye, seeing that I have no good points.

　Incidentally, this guy hit home runs in three consecutive at-bats. He is a monster of the Reiwa era.

"Something's strange about Rintaro today, isn't it?"

"Eh, am I weird? Why?"

"Well, I think the usual Rintaro is a bit better."

"Haa."

"But right now, Rintaro seems like he's worried about something and can't concentrate."

"...Ah, I see."

　This guy. He's too bold.

　Maybe your sixth sense has begun to develop?

"I'm going to the shade to get better. Please pinch hit for me."

　I chose to run away.

　Running away is a source of pride and can be useful.

"Huh? Oh well, that can't be helped."

　Reo stands at the plate listlessly, batting his bat.

"Hey, that's dirty, Fujita! It's illegal to have a pinch hitter be the home run king!"

"Our pitcher is now useless!!"

"The only thing I can throw is a board with numbers written on it..."

"You bastard!!"

　With the jeers that sounded like cheers if I squinted, I moved to a shady area with some bushes behind me.

"... Phew."

　He took a breath, flapping his clothes.

　Up until this point, I'd been so nervous about not letting anyone know that they were Tohsaka's pants i have .

　On top of that, I had a lot of trouble (mainly Tohsaka's) clearing up a misunderstanding that had occurred with Tohsaka's friend, so i'm exhausted.

　Tohsaka has managed to keep things under control, but suspicions are likely still lingering and surveillance is sure to be getting stricter.

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"I'm managing just fine so far, but I wonder about Tohsaka."

　The boys and girls were playing softball separately, and when I turned to look at the girls, I heard a cheer.

"Yay! Do your best, Tohsaka-san!"

"Prince! Please give us a comeback home run!"

"The bases are loaded! This is our chance!"

　Looks like it's Tohsaka's turn to bat.

　With the bases loaded and a chance to turn the game around, it seemed like a stage set up for Tohsaka.

"... Phew."

　Tohsaka's eyes are fixed sharply on the pitcher, focused on the white ball being thrown from her raised arm.

　I'm sure she doesn't even notice that Tohsaka pants have been switched.

"Hk!"

　The pitcher throws the ball.

　The ball passed by Tohsaka and landed in the catcher's hands - at that moment.

　--thad...

　A light, lively sound echoed across the grounds, and even the boys were following the trajectory of the ball that Tohsaka had flicked.

　Tohsaka's ball flew into the air, drew a beautiful parabola and fell into the bushes.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!""

　Yellow cheers echoed throughout the venue.

　An undisputed home run.

　As expected of a prince.

　I guess it won't disappoint.

"Nice prince!"

"Wow, that's so cool!!!"

"Go out with me!!"

　Tohsaka rounds the bases with flushed cheeks, receiving cheers from all over the place.

　A refreshing breeze fit for a prince blew gently, making her T-shirt flutter.

"Haaa!!!!"

"……a"

　...Tohsaka, I can see it clearly.

　The writing name Fujita on the pants!

　--but.

"Oh, the prince's belly is exposed!!!"

"Blood, we're running out of blood...!"

"The eroticism of beautiful boys... is this really legal?"

"Stretchers! Bring as many stretchers as you can!!!"

　The ground is buzzing.

　What everyone was looking at wasn't the dangerous embroidery on her trousers, but the exposed tummy above them.

"...Phew, I'm glad Tohsaka is a prince."

　Tohsaka returns to the platform and happily high-fives her teammates.

　I was a bit worried about that Tohsaka would found out by others was wearing my pants, but a prince who is passionate about sports is still cool after all.

"Well done, Kaori! You're truly the child I raised!"

"Hey, hey Aika! Don't mess up my hair."

"It's a tradition in the Usami family to pat the head of a well-behaved child!"

"Oh well... I guess there's no other way."

　The temperature rises further in the schoolyard as they play with Usami.

　I couldn't help but stare at the picturesque couple, thinking how heartwarming they were.

"The power of art in that pairing is truly amazing."

"Oh, Reo. Is the match over already?"

"The opposing team gave up the game around the time I hit my fifth home run."

"Just as you'd expect from a monster."

"Without the preface, it doesn't sound like a compliment at all."

　Reo laughs out loud.

"But, I guess you could say she's hiding in the prince's shadow, or rather she stands out... anyway, Usami is quite a beautiful girl, after all."

"Wow, I'm surprised. I never expected to hear Reo say something like 'beautiful girl'."

"It's not that I dislike beautiful girls."

"You're lying."

"Yeah, I love it."

"That's right."

　Reo's good nature and straightforward way of speaking makes him a real pleasure to talk to.

"In fact, it seems he's quite popular."

"Hmm. I guess so."

　As Reo and I were watching in admiration, saying "That's true," our eyes suddenly met with Usami herself.

"...Giro."

"--!?"

　Now I was completely glared at.

　This is evidence that is suspicious from the previous incident.

　We quickly look away and chuckle.

"...Let's play catch."

"...That's true."

　I heavy-footedly rose to my feet and, with just a little courage, took a step out of the shade.

　Afterwards, although there were a few dangerous moments (mainly Tohsaka's), they somehow managed to finish the gym class without being caught.

　As everyone crowded back to the locker room, I approached Tohsaka, who was walking with a pleased look on her face.

"Looks like they didn't notice."

"Ah, Fujita-kun. That's right. It went surprisingly well."

"...Well, it wouldn't have been surprising if they had found out."

"Oh... sorry. I was just having fun playing softball."

"That was nice."

　Anyway, this time it's all about the result.

　Even if something dangerous happens, it's fine as long as it's not discovered.

　And if Tohsaka was able to genuinely enjoy gym class, then it was a lucky bonus.

"Well, the mission is to finish changing. Please be careful."

"Fufu, that's right. See you later."

"Ou"

　Smiling gently, Tohsaka melts into the group of girls.

　After watching her back for a little while, I headed towards the group of boys.

　After getting changed in the locker room, I head to the classroom with Reo.

"The next class is biology, right? I haven't finished my homework yet..."

"Ahaha, Rintaro is still as lazy as ever."

"Planned is probably a word in the dictionary--"

　Suddenly, my shoulder bumps into a student running towards me.

　I lost my balance and the gym clothes I was holding spilled onto the floor.

"Oh, I'm so sorry!!"

"It's okay. If you're in a hurry, go ahead."

"Oh, yes! Sorry!"

　The male students ran off, pattering away.

"Geez, you were able to avoid that just now, right?"

"My spatial awareness is poor."

　As he spoke, he squatted down and picked up his gym clothes.

"--0_0"

　Suddenly, Reo's voice came from above.

"…………a"

　After a few seconds, I understand the situation.

　I looked up cautiously and saw Reo, grinning slightly, looking at me with amusement.

"Huh? I see."

　Reo simply said that and started walking ahead, leaving me behind.

　I held my head and cursed my stupidity.

"What am I doing after saying that to Tohsaka..."

　He picked up the long trousers that had fallen to the floor - with the "Tohsaka" embroidery clearly visible on them - and ran after Reo.

　...Teacher. The class won't start until you've changed and returned to the classroom, right?