A few days have passed since the turbulent Ken-O Festival ended.

　It was the beginning of September.

　After morning classes, Leah, Rose, and I were heading to the student council room with our lunch boxes in hand.

It's getting a little cooler these days.

　It's getting a little cooler these days," I told them, looking out the window.

"Yeah. I think I like it better now.

"Hmm, I prefer it a little cooler.

　Leah and Rose glanced at each other as they spoke.

I like ...... it. I like autumn a lot because it's cooler and you can pretend to be calm.

"So what about winter?

　Leah tilted her head to the side and asked.

"Oh, winter is nice too. The cold makes you feel more relaxed and you can concentrate on each swing.

"Oh, and how about spring?

　Rose posed the question.

Hmm, spring is nice too. "Well, spring is nice too, because the weather is warmer and you can swing your sword more comfortably.

"What about summer then?

　Leah and Rose said at the same time.

Summer's nice too ....... I especially like the extreme heat. I love the feeling of 'I'm training right now! I love that feeling.

"Hmm. Allen, everything you do is based on your training. ......

"Well, that's just like Allen, the 'training bug'.

"Oh, yeah? ......?

　The three of us were talking about this when we found ourselves in front of the student council room.

　We knocked on the door, asked permission to enter, and opened it.

"Good morning, Mr. President.

Good morning. Mr. Allen, Ms. Leah, Ms. Rose.

　The president, who had arrived at the student council room ahead of me, greeted me with these words.
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.

　The chairman clapped his hands, and the annual "regular meeting in name only" began.

　After that, as usual, we all had a good time eating lunch and talking about various things.

　According to the president, the vice president, Mr. Sebas, is still in detention.

　He was wearing a black cloak and is suspected to be related to the Kuro Organization.
　Therefore, it will take some more time for him to return to Senba Academy.

　When Mr. Sebas had finished speaking.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on. Have you decided what to do in your class, Allen?

　The chairman started a new story.

""...... Senjinsai?"

　As the three of us tilted our heads in agreement.

"Oh, you don't know?　It's a school festival held once a year!

Each class puts on a show and there are many participants from outside the school. ......

　I'm not sure what to make of this.

(School festival, or ......)

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　This is the first time I'm going to participate.

(Even so, the "show" is ....... I'm not sure what I'm going to do.

　...... I'm looking forward to it.

I see. ...... From the looks of it, nothing's been decided yet. I'm sure we'll have more details in homeroom soon.

　The chairman smiled happily as he said this.
　It seems that he is looking forward to the Thousand Blade Festival.

Have you and your class decided what you're going to do yet?

"Yes, of course. We, the second year A class...

We're going to have a huge haunted house in three classrooms!

By the way, I'm the general manager of ........ I'm pretty confident about that. ......

　I'm pretty sure I'm going to be the director.

"Hmm, you're all coming, right?

"Yes, of course.

　I replied cheerfully.

I replied cheerfully, "Oh, no, no haunted house, ....... No, you're wasting your time with that childish trick!　Hey, hey, Rose?

"Oh, ......!　Leah's right!　I'm a swordsman, I'm a swordsman!　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

　...... Apparently, the two of them are not good with "ghosts".

　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your vacation.

He said, "...... Huh?　I'm not sure if you're afraid of ......?



""I'm not afraid!"

　At the Chairman's apparent provocation, the two of them made a huge gaffe.

"Well. If you're not afraid, you should come by. If you're not afraid, come by and say hello. Allen is coming too, so there's no reason to say no to ...... him, right?

".......

　And so the two of them, unable to back down.

...... What?　Yes, of course!

Oh, my God!　Okay, I'll take it!

　I'll take it!" He said, his voice trembling and very reassuring.
　It was clear to everyone that both of their bodies were trembling, and that they were being strong.

"Ri, Leah, Rose, ....... If you're both scared, there's no need to push it--

　I tried to help her, but

I'm sure you'll understand.　I'm not afraid of ghosts!

"Yes, you are!　Don't be rude, Allen!

　Apparently, they were insisting that they were not afraid and refused to help.

"By the way, I should mention that Class 2A did a haunted house last year ........ I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that more than a dozen people fainted from fear at that time. ......

"Hmmm!　Those who have experienced our haunted house will definitely not be able to go to the bathroom alone at night!

I want you to tremble with fear. ......

".......

　When Leah and Rose heard this, they froze rather seriously .

(No, ....... If you don't like being scared, you should just say so. ......)

　And so, as I smiled bitterly.

I'm not sure if ...... you're okay with scary stuff.

"Hmm, you seem to have a good tolerance for this kind of thing. ....... I'm sure you have a high tolerance for this kind of thing. ......

I'd like to see you surprised, because you're usually so calm. ......

　The chairman and his team turned their attention to me.

It's not that I'm not afraid of scary things, but ....... I don't really have a fear of ghosts. ......

　When I was still in Gosa Village, I used to have trouble sleeping at night listening to old man Takeji's ghost stories. .......

　I'm sure you've heard of it, but I've never heard of it.

Wow. ....... You look pretty relaxed .......

"This calmness ....... I see you're pretty tough .......

I'm going to have to get into the swing of things. ......

　For some reason, the chairmen were full of motivation.

I'm not sure what to say. It's time to end the day.

　I looked at my watch and saw that it was five minutes before the end of the lunch break.

I'm sure you'll have a great time. ....... I'll be back tomorrow. See you tomorrow.

　And so, after the regular lunchtime meeting, we left the student council room and headed for our afternoon classes.

I'll see you tomorrow.

　Then, after we had completed all of our afternoon classes, we returned to the classroom.

"Huh. ....... That was a good lesson.

Yes, it was. ....... I'm all tuckered out. ......

Leia's classes are very hard. ......

　In the event that you've got a lot of time, you'll be able to take a look at a few of the best ways to make the most of your time.

I'm sure you've all had a great day in class!　The homeroom on the way home is ...... and there's nothing to report!　You can go home now!

　Ms. Leia made short work of the homeroom.

"Allen, I need to talk to you for a minute. After this, I need you to come to the Chancellor's office by yourself.

　He summoned me with a slightly stiff voice.

Yes, yes, I understand.

"Mm, I'll be waiting.

　She nodded in satisfaction and left the classroom.

She nodded her head in satisfaction and left the classroom. ...... You looked very serious for Leia.

What do you mean by 'alone', ......?

　This is a great way to make sure you are getting the most out of your investment.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to go.

"...... Yeah. I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that.

Allen, come back as soon as you're done talking, okay?

Yeah, okay.

　Then I left the classroom of class A with Leah and Rose.

　We walked down the long corridor to the left and right, and arrived at the Chancellor's office.


　I cleared my throat and knocked slowly on the black-painted door.

"Come in.

　Dr. Leia's hard voice came back.

"Excuse me.

　When I opened the door, there was a teacher sitting in a work chair with a difficult expression.

(......) What's going on?　(......What's wrong? Is something wrong? ......?)

　While I was thinking about it.

I was thinking about that, and I said, "Welcome to the party, Allen. There are a few things I want to talk to you about today. ....... First of all, let's ....... I'm sure you'll be able to understand what I mean. Congratulations.

　The teacher said and smiled gently.

Thank you very much. --But this result is only possible because of the help of the president, Lilim and Ferris.

I'm not sure what to say. You don't have to be so humble. You won every single match from the preliminary round to the final round - the best result of all the competitors. You're strong--you should be more confident and proud of yourself.

　She went on.

And here's the thing: ....... And here's the thing: defeating that child prodigy, Idra Luxmaria, has made you a household name at the national level.

"Oh, really? ......?

Oh. You are without a doubt the most famous first-year swordsman in the country.

　Right after he clearly stated that.

"So. There's one thing I really need to tell you .......

　He said this with an unusually serious face.

"What is it, ......?

　I swallowed my spit and waited for the teacher to speak.

　For a minute or two, ...... a grim silence fell over the chancellor's office.

　Then finally - she slowly opened her mouth.


It's about the cursed 100 million year button. ......


What?

　"A hundred million year button" - an unbelievable word.

I was so astonished that I couldn't believe it.

　I was so astonished that I opened my eyes wide.