Volume 5 Chapter 43 Lesson Of Today
There's a grinding sound of bones as I exert all my strength. I struggle not to falter, just like I did back in high school when I marveled at the incredible power I possessed on Earth. In those days, my body was in peak condition, and I wasn't one to fall behind. But...
"Hey, are you out of breath?"
"Your face is all red too."
"Shut up!"
I continue to push, and Souji puts even more strength into it. Is he actually getting stronger? What a joke.
"Yes! There, Kongou! Knock him down!"
Rindou's cheers reverberate through the air. Everyone is ecstatic, thinking they can defeat the undefeated me. The energy in the room is at its peak.
"Go for it! You can win!"
"That's right! He's doing whatever he wants!"
"You can do it, red-haired brother!"
But I'm at my limit. I can't go on much longer. Well, even if I lose here, I can move on to the next phase without any problems. I've done pretty well.
Just as I'm about to give in and relax, I hear a voice beside me, the only one directed at me amidst the jeers.
"Yuusuke-san, do your best."
Lisha's gentle words give me a renewed determination.
"Oraaaa!"
"Huh?"
I swiftly adjust my arm, surprising Souji.
"Hey, aren't you trying too hard?"
"I think so too!"
But with a girl cheering me on, I can't afford to show weakness. I must focus, despite being drained of energy. I must exceed my limits in this moment and bring Souji down.
The tension is palpable, and Souji is eagerly awaiting the moment to overpower me. If this drags on, I'll be at a disadvantage.
As everyone around us watches with bated breath, it happens.
"Hey, what are you doing?"
Matsuda's voice chimes in at the moment of victory. Souji involuntarily takes a deep breath. And this is the moment.
"Aaaaaaa!"
I muster every ounce of strength, from my toes to my fingertips, and bring Souji's arm down with a slight tilt. In arm wrestling, breaking the flow is decisive. Souji, unable to regain his strength, attempts to recover, but it's too late.
Boom! His hand slams onto the table.
"At the same time, I collapsed onto the table. Oh, no, I can't breathe, I feel like I'm going to die because I exhaled everything.
"Ah, darn. I lost again."
"Heh, heh. I won... It's my victory..."
"Even if you say that with a face like you're about to die... But no, it's still annoying."
Souji ruffled his red hair and turned to Rindou.
"Sorry, I lost."
"W-well, it's... it's fine! It's just a game with alcohol, after all! I mean, you did your best, right?"
The last part was a bit lackluster. Even without looking, I could tell what kind of expression Rindou was wearing. Earth's tsundere is something, unlike Asteris, it doesn't come with magic flying around.
"A-are you okay?"
"Oh Lisha, I won!"
"I saw it. Yuusuke-san is strong after all."
"No, it wasn't me this time."
I stopped talking there. What was I trying to say?
"Huh? Not you?"
"It's nothing."
"If you say it like that, I'm curious."
"It's nothing, I don't think it's because of you!"
"What's wrong all of a sudden... I didn't do anything."
Lisha made exasperated voice. Oops, I accidentally become a tsundere.
However, from above me, I could hear the voices of women.
"Well then, here's the the next one."
"The night is still young, will you get us drunk?"
Oh no, this is bad.
And so, from there, my long night begins with one useless arm. Anyone can guess the outcome.
Don't get carried away in front of women.
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