After two days of absence , Kidou finally go to school , on the way to his class he was approach with Sumeragi’s fans challenging him , talk bad about him , but he just quickly accelerate past them , leaving them with a dumbfounded face .
‘ How unpleasant . I don’t like being like this ‘
“ Are you Arasage , you are right?”(Girl )
‘ Who’s this . Must be another challenger , not the matter , I’ll just get past her’
“ I want a match with you . I can’t believe you can beat Sumeragi-sama in a fight ”(Girl)
‘ She called someone as old as her –sama , what’s up with her’
“ Why should I?” (Kidou)
Looking back at the girl , Kidou gave an annoyed look
“ Are you scared ?“(Girl)
“ Nope. Not a bit”(Kidou)
Not stopping to talk , Kidou continue to walk away from her .
“ So why aren’t you fighting me “(Girl )
“ I don’t feel like it . “(Kidou)
“ You –“(Girl)
Running toward Kidou she was throwing a punch at his back , but right before it could land Kidou was behind her
“ Face it,I’m not at least interested “(Kidou)
She turn around , continuing to attack , respondind to the attack Kidou just accelerate himself behind her .
“You can only run can you .”(Girl )
“ Yeah ,yeah “(Kidou)
“ What’s with that attitude”(Girl)
Turning around , she was aiming for his face , she was thinking that at this close distance , he couldn’t dodge it . In reality , before she could fully turn around , Kidou was behind her , send a shockwave down to the floor , pushing her a few meters away .
“ That’s enough right “(Kidou)
“ Wha-“(Girl)
“ Sorry , I’ll be late for class “(Kidou)
Seeing the crater on the ground , the students around can scaredly gossip .
“ What just happened isn’t the material to make that floor is enough to withstand an attack from a D-rank monster you know”(Student)
“ Really? How can he create that big of a crater , and with his bare fist”(Student)
“ That means his rank is higher than D right”(Student)
“ No way , that mean his rank is higher than Sumeragi”(Student)
‘ I will apologize the teacher later’
Seeing the huge crater he reminding himself to apologize the teacher and quickly walk to class . But on the way he was stopped many times by Sumeragi’s fan and even his , making him use his Ability many times .
‘ I didn’t think getting into class was going to be this difficult , it wasn’t that hard before .’
While getting into his class , he could feel that his classmatet is staring at him .
‘ What’s has gotten into them , and what about this awkward atmostphere ‘
Walking into his seat , he can still feel ,their look at him .
‘ Someone , anyone please, make some noise please ‘
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‘ Please , anyone , say anything ‘
“ Good morning ,Kidou “(Mizu)
As to Kidou request , Mizu come to his table .
‘Thank goodness , Mizu you just helped me ‘
“Good morning ,Mizu “(Kidou)
Greeted back at Mizu , he can still feel the look of his classmate . And some how , the classroom is weirdly quiet.
‘ W-what’s this awkward atmoshpere ,can any one say anything please , it starting to get weird to keep quiet like that ‘
“ A- Arasage-san ,-“(Classmate)
‘ Yes that’s it , continue please ‘
“ Huh? Anything ?”(Kidou)
‘ Crap , I just get nervous and say the wrong thing’
“ S-Sorry , it’s seem like you are uninterested .”(Classmate)
“ No , it’s my habit , just speak ,I’m hearing you “(Kidou)
‘ It’s not my habit , it just a reason for me to not talk about my nervousness ‘
“ A-Ah , it’s your habit , all right. It may be late but congratulate on your victory against Sumeragi-san in the duel “(Classmate)
After one of his classmate mentioned about the duel , they just like a fish in water . They became noisier. The only one not surrounded around him is Sumeragi .
“ Arasage , how did you won against Sumeragi”(Classmate)
“ Why didn’t you practice with us in the afternoon , there must be a reason right “(Classmate )
“ What is your Ability , I’m eager to see it “(Classmate)
‘Woah , this is too crowded , I have to get out . ‘
Seem like a miracle , as to his wish, the teacher got into the class , seeing the teacher , all of his student dispered and go back to their seats .
“ Well seems like you guys have quite a chat there . Oh Arasage-kun , haven’t seen you lately “(Teacher)
“ Um, yeah , I was busy “(Kidou)
‘ If being tied up by Nozaki and Suzumi is being busy , then yes ‘
Answering the teacher , Kidou let out a sigh , then he hear Mizu spat out an angry tone
“ Liar , how come that , is busy “(Mizu)
“ I was busy right . No matter how you look at it I’m busy right ! “(Kidou)
“ It wasn’t “ (Mizu)
“ It’s class time already ,you two “(Teacher)
“ Sorry .”(Mizu)
“ My fault “(Kidou)
Waiting for Kidou and Mizu finishing their chat , the teacher then stick a poster on the board . Then smile towards Kidou
“ Like I said yesterday , there will be a competition between school in two weeks time , so in this week I’ll pick 6 students from this class “(Teacher)
“ How will we choose them , you will pick them “(Student)
“ It’s easy , a round-robin , since our class have 30 Students , we divide into 6 groups , each group winner is chosen as our class representatives . After that , 6 Students wil be chosen from each grade and in total there will be 6 Students representing the whole school . Got any question ?”(Teacher)
The class seems to be excited , seeing his student like that , Kidou raised his hand up and asked the teacher
“ Teacher , is it ok if i don’t join the competition “(Kidou)
‘ I don’t want to be any more famous than this .’
“ You have to join Kidou , if you don’t you will be expelled , you know “(Teacher)
“ Heh, why ? I am just like anyone else in the class “(Kidou)
“ Well if you don’t join , our chances of winning will be really low you know , since our first match-up is with Kaoki Academy .”(Teacher)
“ Heh , you are lying right “(Sumeragi)
“ I’m telling the truth “(Teacher)
“Okay , I’ll join, you convince me”(Kidou)
‘ If I won’t , Nozaki and Suzumi going to tie me up again ‘
“ Glad you understand . Now shall we split into groups .”(Teacher)
After that the class was divided into 6 , with 5 in each group , and surprisingly , Kidou ,Mizu and Sumeragi are in different group
‘ It was all planned out right’
It was divided like that because Mizu’s and Sumeragi’s rank are abnormal . Now with Kidou victory over Sumeragi , he is seen as having a high rank .
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“ It’s also time for the afternoon session .How about doing the round-robin class selection now”(Teacher)
“ Yeah”(Whole class)
After each group has taken their own place to do the round-robin. The practice field seems crowded right now since there is also middle schoolers in the field too . Other groups seems to have started except for Kidou .
“ Arasage-san , how should we do this.”(Classmate)
“ Let me think , ... since doing the round-robin would be time-consuming and I’m not in the mood for that. How about this instead “(Kidou)
“What ?”(Classmate)
“ Since all of you are girls so , how about you all gang up and attack me “(Kidou)
‘ i shouldn’t have used the word gang up ‘
“ We all gang up ? Why ?”(Classmate)
“ I’m not done yet , 4 of you can gang up and attack me at the same time , well in 10 minutes , if you can hit my body, I will lose instantly . If you miss in 10 minutes , well , I win , simple”(Kidou)
“ You can use your Ability , right , how can we win against that “(Classmate)
“ Don’t worry , I won’t use my Ability or skills , only my weapon, does that seems fair enough “(Kidou)
“Agree”(Classmate)
‘How can he be so confident . Well , he does got skills but 4 vs 1 and no Ability or skills , is that impossible ‘
“ Well , I’m ready , feel free to attack me”(Kidou)
Let out a cheerful smile to his classmate , he get into his stance but he seems to forgot something .
“ Where’s your weapon “(Classmate)
“ Ah, I forgot , it’s my habit , sorry “(Kidou)
“ Be ready quick .”(Classmate )
“ Yeah yeah “(Kidou)
“ Heed my call ‘ Wyvern’”(Kidou)
Kidou drawing out his weapon , it is a pure white sword , about 130cm long and seems quite heavy . Seeing Kidou take out a different sword from before .
“ Wasn’t your weapon a blacksword .”(Classmate)
“ Ah, that one , I got 3 weapon you know , this one is the lightest so I choose it for this time “(Kidou)
“You got three of them .”(Classmate)
You can’t have more than 1 weapon unless your rank is higher than D . But most people just stick to one weapon and continuosly upgrade it to make it stronger . Little people really put the effort in having more than 1 weapon since it too tedious ,but if you have more than one , you will be well prepared for different situation.
“ So ? By the way , can we start ?”(Kidou)
Giving his classmate the signal , all of them run toward him , continuosly slashing at him . Kidou just simply dodge the weapon and use his sword to push them back . Being pushed back , they was shocked since they didn’t expect him to dodge , but he dodge and even slash them back. They keep on slashing like that for 5 minutes until one of them unleash a skill
“’Fire Ring’”(Classmate)
“ It’s too obvious right “(Kidou)
Seeing his student using the skill ‘Fire Ring’ toward his chest , he just simply bend down and dodge it .
“ No way “(Classmate)
“ It’s too slow , you should work on your speed more”(Kidou)
The 1vs4 continue like that for the rest 5 minutes , they attack him , use skills , he dodge effortlessly , it seems the only time he use his weapon was when he reflect their weapon. After 10 minutes , Kidou hasn’t been hit , while all of his classmates are just worn out
“ So it’s my win right “(Kidou)
“Isn’t that obvious .“(Classmate)
“ Hehe”(Kidou)
Claiming his victory over his classmate , he simply walk to his usual seat ,it supposed to be empty , but he came there only to see a middle-school girl sitting there .
“Sorry , is this your seat “(Girl)
“ Well you can sit there , don’t need to stand up , you get here first right”(Kidou)
“ T-Thank you very much “(Girl)
'Why is she sitting here alone '
" Why aren't you practicing with your friends?"(Kidou).
‘ Was I too direct ‘
" Well , the thing is , my rank is too low comparing to my students , and since no one want to play with someone whose rank is lower than them .I eventually got left out"(Girl)
'So harsh'
"Well ,joining practice doesn't require any skills right"(Kidou)
"Um , but no one want to pair up with me"(Girl)
'She just like me back then '
Thinking of his dreadful past where he was seen as the weak , no one wants to practice with him ,,Kidou can't stop but sympathize the girl .
" I can help you with that , with your practice I mean "(Kidou)
"Eh , you will "(Girl)
" Yeah , I can't let you sitting here alone right "(Kidou)
“ R-right “
Hearing Kidou’s comfort , the girl can help but blushed
‘ Why is he so nice ‘
“ Ah, senpai , I forgot , I haven’t told you my name right ?”(Girl)
“ Huh, maybe “(Kidou)
“ I’m Kosake Yumi , I am in my second year in middle school . “(Kosake)
“ Nice to see you Kosake . Let’s head to practice now , no time should be wasted right ? ”(Kidou)
“ Um ,senpai , I don’t mind you calling me Yumi .”(Yumi)
“ Ok then , Yumi , shall we start”(Kidou)
‘ Calling her Yumi will be easier ‘
Calling Yumi over , Kidou walk and suddenly he stopped ,standing there, and as if he remembers something odd , he turn around and ask Yumi with a dumfounded face .
“ It may be late , but what do you do for practice . “(Kidou)
“ I thought you knew . Nevermind , we are learning to use our weapons “(Yumi)
“ Heh, seems interesting , and what kind of weapon do you use Yumi “(Kidou)
“ I – my weapon is a knife , is it strange ?”(Yumi)
It may be strange since most people weapon are swords or shortsword , rarely do anyone use any different type than those .
“ No , it’s not strange, you see , I know someone formidable who use a knife too .”(Kidou)
‘Very formiddable , no , formiddable is not the right word , she is just scary ‘
Thinking about Suzumi , Kidou suddenly felt a chill down his back
‘ Shouldn’t talk bad about Suzumi anymore ‘
“ Really “(Yumi)
“ Yeah , do you mind showing me your weapon ,Yumi” (Kidou)
“ N-no problem “(Yumi)
“Come fourth ‘ Mist Blade ‘ .”(Yumi)
At her call , a weapon appear , it is indeed a knife , but there’s something strange about it . If you know the trick to it you can see a person Attribute can be seen through their weapon . But there is indeed something odd about hers.
“ Yumi , you are capable of using Water and Earth Attribute right ?“(Kidou)
‘ How can he know about it just through my weapon’
“ Y-y-yes “(Yumi)
“ But isn’t your Attribute Earth , you’re not a dual right”(Kidou)
‘ This type is rarely seen , don’t they . Capable of using more than 1 Attribute despite not being a Dual ‘
‘ I haven’t told anyone and yet how can he know ‘
“ Y-yeah “. I can use a bit of Water Attribute(Yumi)
“ Ah , you are lucky you know . “(Kidou)
“ What do you mean “(Yumi)
“ Well, Water and Earth are the two easiest Attribute to take shape you know ?”(Kidou)
“ Take shape ?”(Yumi)
‘What is he talking about’
“ Yeah , since you are a knife user , having a short range is inconvenient , right ? Using Water or Earth Attribute can easily extend your reach .”(Kidou)
“ Woah , I haven’t think about it. “(Yumi)
“ Oh right , you have to practice using your weapon too “(Kidou)
“ That’s right”(Yumi)
“ How about this , try attacking me with your weapon while applying a bigger blade on the knife edge .”(Kidou)
“ Heh , attack you “(Yumi)
“Just as I said , and you can use your skills too . I’ll just dodge , I won’t use my Ability ,weapon or Attribute , seems fair?“(Kidou)
“ Will you be fine? “(Yumi)
‘Is he sure about this’
“ Don’t worry about me , I’ll be fine “(Kidou)
‘ You wouldn’t hit me anyway ‘
“ If you are sure about it . Here I come”(Yumi)
Answering Kidou , Yumi get into stance , then she quickly direct her knife onto Kidou’s left leg , seeing her do that Kidou just simply move to the right , making Yumi miss an obvious attack . Seeing her attack miss , without a second she quickly use ‘Water Needles’ towards Kidou , with a hope of him dodging , seeing the rain of water needles toward him, he just simply dodge every attack towards him .
‘ How , isn’t it possible to dodge all of the needles at such range‘
Surprised at his dodging skills , Yumi then started slashing continously toward Kidou , and all of her attack missed . In front of Kidou dodging skills, Yumi only option is to lock his movement . Knowing that Kidou was in her range of skill , she used ‘Mole Hill’ , an Earth type skill to lock him securely in place . Seeing him unable to move, Yumi then approach him , letting out a slash towards his upper body
‘ It can’t miss now’
But it didn’t happened according to what she planned . With the upper-body slash , Kidou just simply bends backwards, dodging it without a scratch .
‘ How can he dodge it so easily
“ You almost hit me there . Nice job “(Kidou)
‘ Only Nozaki and Suzumi can did this before ‘
Complimenting Yumi , Kidou continue to dodge her upcoming attacks , left , right , under , upper , all of her attack seems useless against him .
‘ Why I always missed ‘
After continuosly attack Kidou for 5 , Yumi finally give up . No matter how she attack , she always miss . Seeing someone, have the ability to dodge continous attack , various skills without getting hit , she can stop but thinking about who is this person.
‘ He is incredible , but how come someone like him is not known ’
“You have potential you know “(Kidou)
“ Heh“(Yumi)
‘I got potential , really .’
That is what Yumi want to say , but before that her thought was intercepted
“ Trust me “(Kidou)
“ Kidou , come over , class ended already “(Mizu)
“ Yeah , I’ll come in a second . Sorry , I have to leave first , well I am in class 1-A”(Kidou)
“ Wait , your name ,I haven’t know about it “(Yumi)
‘ He’s gone already’
Sighing , Yumi quickly walked towards her class , only to be stopped by her classmate
“ Kosake-san , how did you get his attention “(Student)
“ Whose attention ? “(Yumi)
“ The senpai you were talking to .”(Student)
“ Him , well , he started first , what about him ?”(Yumi)
“ You don’t know him really ?”(Student)
“ Is he that famous?”(Yumi)
“ Heh , you don’t know the duel between Sumeragi-senpai and Arasage-senpai “(Student)
“ The match where the D-rank Sumeragi-senpai lost badly to Arasage-senpai . Of course I know , I was there . Are there any connections to it “(Yumi)
“ The senpai you were talking to , he was Arasage Kidou-senpai .”(Student)
“ Heh, you are kidding right”(Yumi)
“ No , why should we lie to you about him , he is said to reach C-rank already ,and his strength was displayed at the match”(Student)
“ Really ?”(Yumi)
‘ He is that good ?’
“ You are lucky , to practice with him , he is so strong you now “(Student)
“ Yeah , maybe I am “(Yumi)
‘ But why he is interested in me’
The chat between Yumi and her classmate continue on until their afternoon session was over
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Yumi PoV
It was time for the afternoon practice session . This time even the high schoolers are here too , looks like its the first year .
‘ I wonder whether I can see Sumeragi-senpai from here .’
Why Sumeragi-senpai ? Well, she is currently one of the strongest in the school . I wish I can be under her , but it seems quite impossible , since I have a lower rank comparing to my firends . That’s why they rarely talk to me it’s common sense that no one would hang out with someone weaker than them .
It’s seems like the high schoolers are having a class selection to choose 6 students from their class .
‘ Huh , one of the student has been chosen , that was fast ‘
It seems as if the first Student has been selected , and he is coming to the resting bench . Walking towards the bench , he stopped in front of me . Don’t tell me it’s his usual seat here .
“ I-Is this your seat”
I hurriedly stand up , but seeing my action , he just simle and tell me to be seated .
“ Well , you can sit there , you get here first right.“
“ T-Thank you “
Thanking him , I seated down , looking at me for a bit , he ask me why I am not practice with my friends .
‘ Telling him a bit is okay right ‘
I tell him about my situation. My rank was somewhat lower than those of my friend . He then says that practicing doesn’t require any skills , but I just harshly replied
“ But no one want to pair up with me .”
Looking down , I thought that he would lose interest at that moment , but he just look at me and asking me if I want to practice with him .
“ Eh , you will “
“ Of course , I can’t let you sitting here alone right ?”
“ R-right “
Answering him , I can’t help but blushed . How can he be so nice . My situation was asked, and instead of walking away , he stayed , also offering his help . Realizing that we have been talking for a while with out knowing each other , I then introduce myself .
“ Nice to see you Kosake . Let’s head to practice now , no time should be wasted right ?”
“ Um , I don’t mind you calling me Yumi “
‘ What did I just say , letting a boy I just met calling me by name . What have I done.’
“ Ok then , Yumi , shall we start “
‘ He really did call me Yumi without hesitation ’
Calling me out to the practice field with him, he walked first , but middle way , he stopped , then turn around and ask me with a troubled face
“ What do you do for practice”
‘Ah , of course right , he is a high schooler , there is no way he will know what middle schoolers do .’
Telling him about what we are doing , practice using our weapon , he then asked what kind of weapon I use .
“ I-my weapon is a knife , is it strange ?”
“ No,it’s not strange , I know someone formiddable who use a knife too . “
‘ Is he saying that because I use a knife ‘
He then asked whether can I show him my weapon or not . I then show him my ‘Mist Blade’ , it is a knife which can use Water and Earth Attribute , but of course , I don’t tell him that .Taking a look at my weapon , he show a hint of surprise .
“ Yumi, you’re capable of using Water and Earth Attribute right “
‘How can he know ‘
“ Y-yes “
“ But aren’t your Attribute Earth , but you are not a dual right “
Holding in my shock , I then give up on the fact that I can hide it from him , and tell him that I am can using a bit of Water Attribute . Instead of being jealous , he just let out an excited expression, telling me that I am lucky enough to have both Attribute , since they are the easiest to form their shape,and with it my range could increase . I can help but being surprised .
‘ Increasing in range for knife-users , really ‘
He then proposed a way for me to practice using my weapon . He won’t use his Ability or his Skill ,and even his weapon , he will just simply dodge all of my attack . At first thought , it may seem crazy . But after practicing with him , I immediately know that , he is extremely strong , dodging all of my attack effortlessly .
“ You have potential you know”
“ Heh “
‘ I really have potential ‘
Hearing it from someone like him , I have a certain amount of trust .
‘ But really, I have potential ‘
“ Trust me “
“ Kidou , class ended already “
“ I’ll come in a second . Well ,I am in class 1-A”
“Wait , I don’t know your name yet”
‘ That’s right , I know nothing about him , he is just a stranger who is kind enough to help . ‘
‘ Hah .He’s gone already ‘
After he has gone back to his class , my classmate approach me .
“ How did you get his attention “(Classmate)
Asking how I got his attention , at first , I was skeptical why my classmate stucked to me
‘ Is it about him , well , he does have good looks ‘
‘ Why they are talking about senpai .’
“ The one you were talking to , he is Arasage Kidou-senpai”
‘ No way right ‘
“ Are you lying “
“ Why should we lie to you “
Chatting with my friends , I can’t help but wondering why Arasage-senpai practiced with me .