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Koyomi: "..."

Koyomi: "......"

Koyomi: "....Ugh."

Koyomi: "...Alright...!"

――Morning.

Staring up at my now familiar ceiling, I gradually woke up.

Koyomi: "Urrrgh... *yawn*...Nnn...."

The sky was clear blue. The birds chirped a pretty tune. ――Then appeared an Ittan momen*, flowing in the air with the wind.

Ittan momen: "Ahh?! I-I'm being blown away~?!"

Koyomi: "......"

Koyomi: "Ahh... What a nice morning."

Mother, Father… 

It seems that I have grown accustomed to life in the supernatural world of Aima, living among UMA.

Koyomi: (That being said... I'm particularly worried about returning to regular society...)

Though I felt uneasy, I can't help being used to my current state, so there's no point in worrying about that now.

(Yeah. I'll postpone that problem for as long as I can...)

Ignoring the problem staring me in the face, I readied myself for my day as a trainer.

Koyomi: "Let's see... Got my attendance book. I made copies of the print outs to hand out to everyone, and I have my training whip with me today...!"

Koyomi: "Yeah, all set!"

Nurarihyon: "Hahaha! Aren't you looking like a full-fledged trainer?"

Koyomi: "Principal...! No, I..."

Koyomi: "I'm still far from it. Even in class I feel like I'm being saved more than the other way around..."

Koyomi: "Plus, there's still so much I don't know about UMA."

Nurarihyon: "Hehe, no one is perfect from the beginning. The seeds of success can only bloom with perseverance and a strong will to see it through."

Nurarihyon: "It's essential to continue your efforts to support your own volitions." 

From the way he was speaking, it seemed to hint that hard times were ahead... But even so, somehow his words felt kind and warm.

Nurarihyon: "But really...it's a shame."

Nurarihyon: "I'm sure you'll become a good trainer. At this rate, next year I'll have to refer you to a high school in the metro area..."

Koyomi: "In the metro area――"

Koyomi: (Ohh, that's right. When I started my job here, the principal had made that promise to me.)

Nurarihyon: "...One year. If you can sufficiently fulfill your role as a trainer in that time, I will secure you a job at a Tokyo metro-area high school."

Koyomi: "Eh... Are you serious?!"

Nurarihyon: "That much I can." 

Nurarihyon: "The terms are that you need to work here a full year but… On that matter, as long as we have an established understanding, I don't mind."

Koyomi: (Of course when that time comes, I'll be leaving this place...)

Koyomi: "......"

Nurarihyon: "Hm? Why the displeased face?"

Koyomi: "N-No! It's nothing...!"

Koyomi: "Um... I'll think about it when I really have to."

Koyomi: "For now, I'll try to concentrate just on making my class graduate, and not dwell on the details...!"

Nurarihyon: "Hehe. I see. Indeed, it may be best to proceed steadily, and take it all at your own pace.”

Yeah, at my own pace, one step at a time. I'll take the path that is before me. What my future has in store… Will be determined with my efforts here.

Koyomi: "Alright, everyone! It's time for homeroom!"

The classroom was bustling and noisy as normal… Today, the students seemed somehow restless. Like there was something going on in them that they're unsure about...

Ryou: "1,027...! 1,028...!!"

Right in front of the desk, for some reason Ryou-kun was doing push-ups with a very serious face. Beside him was...

Camil: "10,056 times, 10,05… Wait? How many times was it...?"

I'm not sure where in the world his strength was coming from, was easily doing push-ups with just one finger. It was a more abnormal scene than usual.

Koyomi: "What's going on today, everyone? It seems more lively than usual..." 

When I asked that question, Ryou-kun took a break from his pushups and answered.

Ryou: "Isn't it obvious! We have a Sports Festival at the end of the month, you know?!"

――Sports Festival.

Hearing that phrase, I somehow completely understood the situation.

Koyomi: "Ohh... That's right. Now that you mention it, that was brought up in the staff meeting the other day."

Ryou: "No no! Sensei! You gotta get more hyped up about it! When the time comes ya gotta give it your all you know?!"

Ryou: "Our class always takes home the victory! Right, everyone?!"

Agreement from across the entire classroom echoed in Reply to Ryou-kun's statement.

Sousuke: "Urgh... I really hate hot, humid weather..."

Akito: "Well, there will be plenty of chances to appeal to the ladies. I guess I'll at least put in some effort for them." 

There were a few exceptions but… Apparently the whole class is getting pumped and really looking forward to the Sports Festival. Then, I realized something.

Koyomi: "Yomi School's Sports Festival, so like a UMA haunted Sports Festival? Then...would it take place in a graveyard at night?" 

I was only speaking to myself but...

Sousuke-kun had heard me from a distance, and looked towards me with a snicker.

Sousuke: "Haaah? Why would we do a Sports Festival at night? Besides, doing it in a graveyard is ridiculous! Are you an idiot? A hag? A fat pig?"

Koyomi: "E-Excuse you...! We have weird expectations in the human realm, okay? It's an unspoken rule!"

Koyomi: "And that later-half you just said! That has nothing to do with what I said!"

Kanade: "Nyah nya. Now now, Sousuke. You must hold more respect for our Madam, you know?"

Koyomi: "Yeah! Just as Kanade-kun said!"

I puffed out my chest, and was met by a cold look from Sousuke-kun.

Sousuke: "If you need a student to defend you, you're no teacher that deserves respect."

Koyomi: "Urrrrggghhhh...!"

As that went on, I thought about how humans and UMA alike look forward to events like Sports Festival.

Seeing them all get pumped up and excited made it seem like any other school out there.

But what was most surprising… The one who seemed most motivated of all was Touma-kun.

Touma: "It's class vs. class during the sports festival. Of course, teach's one of our artillery too. You better get psyched up too!"

Koyomi: "Ehh?! M-Me too?!"

He said that to me so nonchalantly but, I'm not a UMA; I'm just a regular human. With the Sports Festival, if I end up colliding with anyone or anything, I don't think I'll get out unscathed...

Touma: "We ain't losing to any other class, or any other opponent for that matter...!"

The moment Touma-kun spat out that statement… The door to the classroom was forcefully opened, and a blinding spotlight shined through.

Koyomi: "Ehh?! W-What's going on?!"

From his feet emitted a thick fog.

???: "Huuuuuuuuuh?! And whoooo has a limber nose?!"

Uten & Saten: "Why, Haruka of course!"

Haruka: "AH HA HA HA! Why of course! My nose is the most limber and beautiful of them all!"

Touma: "Tsk... There he is! That damn Haruka...!"

Akito: "Ahhh, here comes trouble..."

Shaking off the rising smoke, Haruka-kun brazenly made his way toward us. Wait...

Koyomi: "H-Haruka-kun...?! It's already time for homeroom. You have to get back to your own class...!"

Haruka: "Hehe, what's wrong, lady? You rushed over to me so impatiently. Don't tell me...you wish to touch my nose?" 

...Amazing! He didn't hear a single word I said!

Kanade: "It's no use, Madam. It's best to leave him be, without encouraging him."

Touma: "Hey, you. Why you walking here like you own the place?"

Haruka: "Hehe. Our classes will battle at this month's Sports Festival… Let's settle our little dispute once and for all! I've come to make a pledge."

Touma: "...Huh? Dispute? Make a pledge?"

Haruka: "Why yes, exactly! Between the distinguished Nagato Tengu Clan, and your collapsed Mimasaka Clan..."

Haruka: "Originally, I believed anyone could understand who was the most refined of the two by far..."

Haruka: "It sounds most unfortunate. Many poor souls do not understand who is the most refined."

Haruka: "Therefore! We will set the stage at the Sports Festival, and truly decide who is the superior between us!"

Haruka: "Though, of course it will be my class who will be victorious!"

Haruka: "Bwaaah ha ha ha ha!!"

Uten & Saten: "As expected of Haruka-sama! He's so cool!"

Touma: "Gr...! Bring it on...! All will be settled when we're victorious at the festival...! Don't complain when that almighty nose of yours gets blown off...!"

Haruka: "Hehe...! That is the spirit, my long standing foe, Mimasaka Touma...! Try not to make an utter fool of yourself, if you can!"

Haruka: "Bwaaah ha ha ha ha!!"

Haruka & Uten & Saten: "Bwaaah ha ha ha ha!!"

Akito: "He came in to say what he wanted and just left right after… Day in and day out, he just does as he pleases."

Kanade: "Those in the Tengu Clan come in almost like a storm."

Touma: "Huh... What do you mean a storm, with that small-fry Tengu...!"

Touma-kun looked around him and raised his voice.

Touma: "Alright you bunch! For this year's Sports Festival, no matter what our class has gotta wipe the floor to smash in Haruka's nose, and take the championship...!"

Everyone's reaction to Touma-kun's fierce statement varied.

Sousuke: "Ahhh… He lets the taunts go straight to his head. He's a really simple idiot~"

Kanade: "Aye. Let us fight for triumph!"

Akito: "I'll try to put in some effort. Just enough to not look uncool."

Camil: "13,746. 13,747. 13,74...6?"

Koyomi: "......"

Koyomi: (I...don't see any sort of unity among them...)

He said that it's class on class but, will we really be okay like this...? Since that day and until the day of the Sports Festival...

Our class has been engaging in "special training".

――The relay race

Touma: "OHHHHHHRAAAAAAA!"

Koyomi: "W-Wow...! You're extremely fast, Touma-kun!" 

But isn't it against the rules to fly through the relay race...?!

――The ball toss

Camil: "...Yeah, bull's eye."

Koyomi: "Um... Camil-kun. What are you doing...?"

Camil: "...? The ball toss..."

That's not the ball toss though, Camil-kun...!

――Giant ball Roll

Kanade: "Meow meow! Let's go, everyone! Roll it around magnificently~!"

Koyomi: "In the hallway?! You're practicing ball rolling in the hallway?! Wait, if you do that...!"

Shion: "......"

Koyomi: "AH?! Sheesh, I told you, didn't I?!"

Kanade: "Urgh meow?! Re-Retreeeeat! Withdraw, withdraw!!"

And with that… For a few more days, we repeatedly trained extra hard… We couldn't wait for the day of the Sports Festival, the day of our showdown.

Koyomi: (Everyone has worked very hard, so we'll definitely take home the win...!)

Finally, the day of the Sports Festival arrived. Usually the staff members would work quietly in the staff room, but today there was a sort of restlessness permeating.

Koyomi: "Urgh... For some reason, there’s a lot of tension going on...!"

Similarly, I've been restless since this morning.

Shion: "Good morning."

Koyomi: "Oh, Shion-sensei. Good morning."

Even at times like these, Shion-sensei is the same as usual.

Koyomi: (I haven't seen him today, but Hyuga-sensei is probably the same as always. He doesn't look the type who'd like sports festivals...)

Koyomi: "Today is finally the Sports Festival."

Shion: "Yes. The weather should be perfect for the Sports Festival today.

Koyomi: "......"

Shion: "What's wrong?"

Koyomi: "Oh... I-It's nothing. Just hearing you say so calmly that the weather today was perfect."

Koyomi: "I thought you disliked noisy events..."

Shion: "Hehe... Far from it. Today has been a long, anticipated day for the students. We're here to cheer on the students; I can't hate it."

Koyomi: "Y-Yeah you're right!"

Koyomi: "For them all to work together with their peers and to give it their all..."

Koyomi: "Seeing the students like that kinda gives you a pleasant feeling, I think." 

Shion-sensei smiled and nodded towards my words.

Koyomi: (Somehow or another, it really does seem that Shion-sensei cares deeply for the students...)

Shion: "Yes, certainly. In spite of their best efforts there will be many faces of sorrow and regret after a great defeat."

Shion: "Seeing all those faces will be pleasant for sure." 

Ah, to say something so absurd with a bright smile on his face...!

Koyomi: "Well...anyway! Let's each of us do our best as well!"

The usually quiet classroom was more lively than usual. It was the day of the Sports Festival, and everyone was brimming with determination.

Sousuke: "Fwah~ ...Everyone is too excited~"

...Well, with the exception of Sousuke-kun… Incidentally, there are Physical Education classes, but they don't seem to follow the notion of changing into track suits.

Koyomi: (It was strange, considering they would change into casual clothes.)

Well, I know the cultural background is different, but I can't draw the line to see the difference between them. Later, we explained the rules and regulations on the pamphlet of rules we handed out beforehand.

Koyomi: "So, that's about the gist of it? Does anyone have any questions?"

There was little reaction towards the question. Everyone seems to be antsy to start competing against one another.

Koyomi: "Then... the meeting adjourned! Everyone, when it is time to start please gather at the meet grounds."

Students: "Okaaaaay." 

After the students' responses...

Touma: "Alright, we have some time before it starts… Why don't we do some warm-ups?"

Akito: "I'll just do whatever, I guess. If I'm with the ladies, I'd be exhausted before I even start doing sports..."

As he said that, everyone else split up to head to wherever they pleased.

Before it's time to start the Sports Festival… Where should I spend my time?

> At the gymnasium

> At the cafeteria

> At the grounds

Option: At the gymnasium

When I arrived at the gymnasium, there was Touma-kun, filled with unimaginable fighting spirit and putting in great effort into his warm-ups.

Touma: "Alright! Perfect form!"

Koyomi: "Wow...! You're a lot more motivated than usual, Touma-kun. Usually you'd be indifferent though."

Touma: "Well you know...! Sometimes, a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do!"

Koyomi: "Though, just the other day it looked like you were sound asleep during the last quiz... Was I mistaken?"

Touma: "Well, that was...! It... That's not important!"

Koyomi: (Not important huh...)

Sousuke: "He's been so annoying this whole time, hmph. Sensei, go take care of this fired-up garbage and throw him out somewhere~"

As a free spirit as always, Sousuke-kun seemed to be using a gym mat in place of a bed.

Sousuke: "But really... If you're this fired-up already, will you really last the entire time?"

Sousuke: "You're getting muggy and irritating so… Lemme cool your head a bit."

Sousuke-kun lightly waved his arm, and Touma-kun's hair crackled frozen stiff.

Touma: "Wha?! So cold?! What did you do?!"

Sousuke: "What do you mean, I just cooled off your head? If you hate is so, you should just leave the gym. Touma's being too annoying~"

Touma: "Huuuuuh?! If it's that much of a pain, why don't YOU go somewhere else instead?!"

Koyomi: "Alright alright, no fighting you two. But..."

> Side with Touma

> Side with Sousuke

Option: Side with Touma

Koyomi: "Sousuke-kun? Touma-kun is really eager for today, so you shouldn't bother him, okay?"

Sousuke: "Huh~? Why do I have to be scolded? I don't understand the meaning behind it..."

Koyomi: "Because today is the long-awaited Sports Festival. Sousuke-kun, instead of something like taking a nap, why not try warming-up together?"

Koyomi: "I think it's pretty fun to earnestly challenge something."

Touma: "...Huh! Wow man, that was a pretty good line there?"

Koyomi: "...I'm not 'man', I'm 'Sensei'."

While rebuking Touma-kun, Sousuke-kun pouted and turned away.

Sousuke: "I don't really like that kind of passionate view on things..."

Sousuke: "...Well, Tengu like Haruka kinda rubbed me the wrong way, I'll put in the minimum effort needed to beat him. That's fine, right?"

Koyomi: "Yeah. Whatever the reason, I'm happy as long as you're having fun, Sousuke-kun."

Option: Side with Touma-kun

Koyomi: "Touma-kun, it's fine to be eager and motivated but you can't be forceful to others, okay?"

Koyomi: "You're usually adverse towards things you think of as bothersome, don't forget." 

Touma: "Well... Sure."

He quickly understood my point, and meekly nodded in agreement.

Koyomi: "...However. Sousuke-kun, this is your Sports Festival as well, so why not approach this a bit more seriously?"

Koyomi: "Plus... Oh, I know. I'll treat you to some victory juice! Well? How about that? Does that bring the fighting spirit?"

Sousuke: "......"

Sousuke: "Ahahahaha! Sensei, you're so amusing...! Did you really think you could motivate a high school student with juice in this day and age?!"

Sousuke: "Ahahahahaha...!"

Touma: "Are you really trying to bribe him...? Haha, funny."

Koyomi: (Urgh... I didn't predict they would laugh at me… When I was in high school I'd be plenty happy about it though...)

Sousuke: "...Ahh, it's strange. Pfff, hehe. Sensei, you're too dumb...!"

Koyomi: "D-Don't call me dumb...! I worked very hard to think of that...!"

Sousuke: "Hehe, but... That was interesting itself just now? I guess I'll think about it more, about the Sports Festival."

We spent our time together until it was time for the Sports Festival to start. Then… 

Option: At the cafeteria

In a loss of where to go, I headed for the cafeteria. With so many different facilities at the school, why did I choose the cafeteria?

That was...

I'm a bit famished so I thought I'd pick up a little something before the Sports Festival...? That was absolutely not what I was thinking though.

Koyomi: "...oh, huh?"

I saw others I knew there who had come before I did. Akito-kun and Camil-kun were there. Akito-kun was fumbling with his phone, and Camil-kun was stretched out, slumped over a desk. They both weren't very motivated.

Akito: "Oh, Sensei. Good timing. Hey, I have something I wanted to ask..."

Akito: "The Sports Festival is a pain for me… Could I discontinue it by making it rain?"

Koyomi: "O-Of course you can't...?! I can't just let you stop it as you please..."

Koyomi: "Hey, Camil-kun, wouldn't you agree?"

Camil: "...If anything is gonna fall from the sky, make it candy."

He sluggishly raised his head, and looked like he could care less about it all.

Koyomi: "Geez... What's with you two? You two seem to have just lost all your motivation..."

Akito: "A Kappa's heart and the autumn sky, they are quick to change at a moment's notice."

Camil: "Camil's heart and the autumn sky, they are quick to change at a moment's notice."

Koyomi: "...No, Camil-kun, yours definitely sounds odd."

Koyomi: "Besides...Camil-kun. You were in such high spirits before. You were able to do so many push-ups before..."

Camil: "Yeah. I feel so sore now, I can't move anymore."

Koyomi: "Did you do that on purpose?!" 

At any rate, there's no signs of recovering their motivation...

Koyomi: (Then I, as the adult, should give these youngins a pep talk...! ...Even though they're both significantly older than me!)

> Pep talk Akito

> Pep talk Camil

Option: Pep talk Akito

Koyomi: "Akito-kun, instead of saying that, why not work together with everyone and aim for victory!?"

Akito: "Hmmm... Victory huh. I'd consider it if there were some sort of reward for it."

Koyomi: "R-Reward huh? Uhh… Then, if you win, I can treat you to some juice?"

Akito: "I don't need that. I can buy a whole vending machine anyways."

Koyomi: "Oh... Y-Yeah, that's true."

Akito: "If you really wanna motivate me… I know. If we get the championship, you have to agree to go on a date with me, for example."

Koyomi: "Ehh?! W-What?!"

I unconsciously stepped back from him, as he looked at me with a sweet, bright smile...

Akito-kun did not overlook my hesitation. Without a moment's delay, he quickly took a step to press more.

Akito: "I'm not saying you need to follow me to my bed or anything… Oh, but I'd be more than happy if you did?"

Koyomi: "Um, uhhh... well...!"

While I was in a flustered state, Akito-kun gently wrapped his pinky around mine.

Akito: "Alright, it's a promise. If you break it... I'll make you drink 'that', okay?"

Koyomi: "Eh! Eh? Wait... 'that'? What is 'that'?!"

Akito: "Hehe... That's a secret. Alright Sensei, don't forget our promise okay?"

Koyomi: "......"

Koyomi: "He didn't even let me reply… Are we really going to go on a date...?"

One way or another, I did see Akito-kun leaving the room.

Camil: "...Skipping school for a date?"

Koyomi: (Oh! I forgot about Camil-kun being here!)

I quickly turned toward him, and still he was lazily flopped over the top of the desk, with his cheek glued to the desk.

Camil: "You can't do that~ I'm telling the teacher."

Koyomi: "N-No you can't...!"

Koyomi: "Wait no, I'm a teacher!"

Camil: "Ohhh... That's right..." 

Option: Pep talk Camil-kun

Some time had passed, and then…

Koyomi: "Camil-kun, don't say that. Why not put in the effort?"

Camil: "Nn..."

Koyomi: "C'mon, even if you're sore, you can still jump and run...!"

Camil: "Hmm...Mmm..."

Koyomi: "If you put in your best effort, Camil-kun, you could be the class's savior!"

Camil: "Savior?"

Koyomi: (Oh, that's right. That'll give me a reaction...)

Understanding what made my students happy and using it to "guide" them along is what a good teacher does! (probably)

Koyomi: "Yeah, that's right! When the class is in a predicament, Camil-kun, you can swoop in and save the day...!"

Camil: "That's...fascinating. But I possess nothing like a Legendary Sword. Or even an Orichalcum shield..."**

Koyomi: "Yeah. You don't need that for the Sports Festival. It's fine."

I think there's a few dots that aren't connecting but… At any rate, it seems I succeeded in trying to motivate him.

Camil: "Alright. I'm...off to save the world."

Koyomi: "Yeah...! Well, not the world, but the Sports Festival...! We're relying on you, Camil-kun...!"

Akito: "Sensei, you're really good with Camil~..."

We spent our time together until it was time for the Sports Festival to start. Then…

Option: At the grounds

When I arrived at the grounds, I saw Shion-sensei and Kanade-kun.

Koyomi: "Good work, Shion-sensei. Are you checking the setup?"

Shion: "Yes, I am in the process."

Kanade: "Hehehe. You have to worry hard on keeping it maintained until the end!"

Koyomi: "Also... I can understand Shion-sensei being here, but why are you here, Kanade-kun...?"

Kanade: "This is the elder's responsibility. Besides, there's a lot of fun things you can find during the ground's maintenance!"

Smiling happily, he looked at his feet. At his feet was a piece of rope, and an old-looking ball. Then I saw what looked like a dried up lizard, but I hope that's something else… All these things were lying around his feet.

Koyomi: (I'd rather not just mosey around… Maybe I can offer to help one of them?)

> Offer help to Kanade-kun

> Offer help to Shion-sensei

Option: Offer help to Kanade-kun

Koyomi: "I'd like to offer a helping hand, Kanade-kun, would that be okay?"

Kanade: "Ohh! I'd be grateful! Then, may I ask for your help in transporting this long table?"

Koyomi: "Sure. Then, should I grab it like this?" 

After asking him, I grabbed the end of the table and realized.

Koyomi: "Huh...? Kanade-kun, are you able to move this long table by yourself too, perhaps?"

Generally, UMA have an absurd amount of power, even if it's misrepresented by their outward appearances. So, even though Kanade-kun has a small build, he probably possesses an inhuman amount of strength… Realizing that may be the case, me trying to help him out may be just getting in his way.

Kanade: "Nya? Well I can move it myself but… It's fun to prepare for the Sports Festival in this way. Then we can make memories together."

Koyomi: "I see... Yeah, okay. If so, then leave it to me!"

We spent our time together until it was time for the Sports Festival to start. Then…

Option: Offer help to Shion-sensei

Koyomi: "Shion-sensei. Could I offer you a helping hand?"

Shion: "Helping hand...you say?"

Shion: "Hm. In that case, why don't you check the broadcasting equipment?"

Koyomi: "Understood. Leave it to... Huh?!"

Koyomi: (Wait, this is an abnormal school for UMA...!)

Koyomi: (Could the broadcasting equipment just be some figure of speech, but really be referring to a UMA making announcements with a booming voice...?!)

Shion: "...? What are you nervous about? Is it perchance you are not good with machines?"

But...I was worried for nothing. What Shion-sensei pointed to were familiar, rectangular black boxes that are seen in any typical broadcast room.

Koyomi: (G-Good... It's just regular equipment...)

I put my hand on my chest as I sighed in relief, and reconfigured the equipment for use with Shion-sensei.

Shion: "We only use this broadcasting equipment from time-to-time, so we need to tune it up each and every time… It's quite the nuisance."

Shion: "That being said, if we left it to the students, they won't take it seriously and tamper with it in all kinds of ways, breaking in the end..."

Shion-sensei seemed somewhat tired but… he said that with such an affectionate voice.

Koyomi: "Hehe... A teacher's job really is hard."

Koyomi: "Whether it's the UMA world or the human realm, I think they're very similar..."

Koyomi: "But if you do it so the students may enjoy themselves then any hardships just fade away… Don't you think?"

Shion: "......" 

Shion: "Miss, you are really suited for a teacher."

Koyomi: "Eh... Y-You think so?"

Shion: "I can't even fathom putting the students above myself, enduring hardships for their sake..."

Koyomi: "But even you, Shion-sensei, would have thoughts where you'd hope the students are having fun...right?"

Shion: "Well... Not quite. Rather than fun, I always hope that they will give their best effort at everything."

Koyomi: "See? Then that itself means your a good teach――"

Shion: "The sight of their distorted faces after being defeated despite their best efforts... Just the thought of it is exhilarating. Hehehe..."

Koyomi: (Oh yeah...! He's that type of person...!)

We spent our time together until it was time for the Sports Festival to start. Then...

Nurarihyon: "Ahh... Test, test."

Nurarihyon: "Ahem...! Without further ado, the UMA Yomi Abyss Vocational High School Sports Festival will now begin!!"

Under this clear sky, the Yomi School's Sport Festival begins. It was my first large event of this kind as a teacher, and I found myself getting excited by it all.

Broadcast Club: "First, we start with the student representatives' fair play oath."

Koyomi: (Oh... Speaking of, who's gonna do the fair play oaths...?)

I tilted my head as I pondered the thought...

Ryou: "Werewolf's!"

Kaede: "Mermaid's!

Werewolf&Mermaid: "Fair play oath!!"

Koyomi: "Ehh...?"

Those two are doing the fair play oaths...?!  I...have a bad feeling about this...

Ryou: "Urgh...! My back...!!"

Kaede: "Are you okay? Are you still hurt from falling down?"

Ryou: "It seems so... Urgh… But the pain again is...!"

Kaede: "You need to rest! Injuries on backs can be worse than they look!"

Kaede: "If you're unlucky, you might be unable to do any sports for the rest of your life!"

Ryou: "But...But! Today's the Sports Festival. Even if I'm in pain, I have to go!" 

Kaede: "You're going that far for the play oaths?!"

Ryou: "Ahh... Even if I have to hold it all in for the fair play oaths...!"

Kaede: "Ryou...!"

Kaede: "...Wait, it's not your oath that will end mid-way, it's your sporting career!"

Werewolf&Mermaid: "Alright, Werewolf&Mermaid's~♪"

...

......

Kaede: "...That's weird. Why isn't everyone laughing?"

Ryou: "I know! Our sense of humor is so great that UMA can't keep up!"

Kaede: "Ahh...! I see! That must be it! But I'm sure if we went to the Human City of Osaka, there'd be many who'd laugh and understand our humor...!"

Ryou: "Yeah! We're the best comic duo there is, Kaede!"

Koyomi: (Th-There's no way that would happen! If people heard you there in Osaka, they'd cuck you into the river as fish food! It's that bad!) 

Shion: "Then... Here is a question for you two."

Shion: "Regarding the opening performance of this Sports Festival, will we start with a public session of training, or will we start with an earnest athlete fair play oath..."

Shion: "Now, which is it?"

Werewolf&Mermaid: "!!"

Ryou: "T-The fair play oath!~" 

Kaede: "W-We, all the players present...!"

Koyomi: (They're just a comedy trio including Shion-sensei...)

That being said...

The Yomi School's Sports festival was finally underway. Following the disorganized fair play oaths was the first sport event, the bread-eating race.

Koyomi: "Ohhh, so nostalgic~!"

Kaede: "Did you do it before, Sensei?"

Koyomi: "I did, I did. The bread-eating――" 

As I spoke, I unconsciously looked towards the grounds and was left speechless.

Koyomi: "W-What?! Wait, what are they eating?!"

Potluck Eating Race***

Ryou: "Eh? Well it's the Potluck Eating Race so of course we're eating pots."

Hanging from a string were pots (estimated 20cm) participants bit a chunk out from them, one by one.

Ryou: "The Yomi School's Sports Festival competitions Whether it's the UMA realm or the human realm!"

Koyomi: "Oh... I-I see... That's...something..."

Koyomi: (I wonder what got lost in translation there...)

As I stood there baffled, the students hungrily munched bites out of the pots, and bursted towards the goal.

Koyomi: "As expected of a UMA school...It's not just a little different, it's completely alien to me..."

Just how many surprising spectacles will I observe just today?

Koyomi: "Haha. In a somewhat wrong way, I'm kinda looking forward to it..."

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*Ittan momen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ittan-momen

** Orichalcum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orichalcum