I Came to a World Where the Concept of Chastity is Reversed, so I Tried to Change my Job to a Playboy, but the Interference is Intense. Please Help me. - Chapter 147: Practice Match

Chapter 147: Practice Match

After being discouraged and then encouraged by the three of them, I returned to my studies and attended class diligently. When the after-school bell rang, we gathered to head to the basketball club—but then—

“So, those three are really coming with us?”

Shigure’s gaze fell on Sanbi, Alice, and Kyoka.

Today, in addition to our usual group, we had lunch with Airi, Sanbi, Alice, and Kyoka, and Airi asked me to request permission for the three of them to come with us to the basketball club.

I didn’t need any permission, but it ended up with me asking Shigure and Sakura.

Since Airi was going to negotiate with the basketball club, Shigure and Sakura couldn’t refuse, so all three of them came along.

“Does Yuki-sama like basketball?”

“Yeah, I do.”

“Of course, my partner! It’s impressive that you can use physical techniques too.”

“To be the strongest, one must master both magic and physical techniques!”

“Do you like ball games, Master?”

“Yeah, I quite like them.”

“Thanks, Yuki!”

“You don’t have to thank me, but when we go to the basketball club, remember to ask nicely.”

“Of course!”

And so, we ended up going to the basketball club as a group of seven.

We left the classroom and walked down the hallway in a group of seven towards the gym.

“So, Yuki, why the sudden interest in basketball?”

“I’ve been lounging around at home lately, and I want to sweat like in my youth.”

“Hmm? Didn’t we promise to go running together?”

“… We did, before entering school!”

“How about either Saturday or Sunday this week?”

“OK!”

“Don’t make promises without consulting us!”

“Yuki-kun, how naughty!”

Shigure and Sakura scolded me together.

“Wait, wait! That promise is null and void because it was made before you entered school!”

“It’s not valid because you didn’t set a specific date and time.”

“Yuki-kun, it’s sad to break a promise with Onee-chan, isn’t it?”

“Shigure and Sakura were there when I made that promise. We didn’t get a clear answer, but isn’t running together okay? Besides, if you’re worried, you can run with me.”

“… Fine. Running together is okay.”

“Sanbi-chan, Nana-chan, and Kyoka-chan, naughty!”

The three of them, who were subtly watching, were scolded by Sakura.

“I’m sorry, Sanbi, Alice, and Kyoka. Next time? I’ll consult with you then.”

“Please, Yuki-sama.”

“Hmm… Physical techniques are not my forte anyway, so I’ll step aside this time.”

“Thank you, Master.”

I made a promise to Airi to go running, and as we approached the gym while taking care of the three of them, we started to hear the voices of students engaged in club activities.

Then, as we entered the gym, the large space was divided into two halves by a net, with one side for volleyball and the other for basketball.

So, we approached the people doing stretches on the basketball court.

“Oh, Senpai! Hello!”

“Huh? Oh! Airi-chan!”

Airi spotted a senior she knew and immediately started talking to them.

“Airi-chan, thank you the other day. I tried the skincare you recommended, and it seems to suit my skin. It looks more radiant.”

“I’m glad it worked for you!”

“Hehehe, so, what brings you here with such a large group… a boy?”

“Yes! This boy… Yuki wanted to observe the basketball club, so I brought him along!”

“Yuki? Could it be the famous Ooyodo-kun?”

The senior from the basketball club looked at me with a surprised expression, so—

“Yes, I’m Ooyodo Yuki. Nice to meet you, senpai.”

I bowed to the senior and greeted them.

“… You really are unique, Ooyodo-kun. No wonder Sarina and Shino like you.”

“Huh? Are you Sarina-senpai and Shino’s friend?”

“Yeah, Sarina aside, you call Shino without the senpai?”

“Yeah, Shino allows me to call her that.”

“Hmm? So you’re on good terms with her?”

“Is that so?”

“Yeah. Sarina usually lets people call her whatever they want, but Shino only allows her name to be used by those she likes.”

“I see. It’s good to know I’m not disliked.”

“… Hehe, this is the first time I’ve talked to a boy like this. You want to observe the club activities, right? Feel free to watch.”

“Senpai, Yuki wants to touch the ball and play basketball. Could you let him shoot a few times?”

“Ooyodo-kun?”

“Yes. I love basketball!”

“Hmm… Sure. I’ll talk to the captain and the teacher, so you can play a little. We’re stretching now, and after a light run, we’ll start practicing, so you can play for a short while.”

“Thank you so much! Thanks, Airi too!”

“Hehe! That’s great, Yuki!”

Just then, a basketball club member brought over a basket of balls, and the senior threw one over to us.

I caught it and started dribbling.

Dum dum dum—

It’s been a while—the last time was during the final tournament of my third year of high school.

I continued dribbling and headed towards the goal post.

Then, I moved to the three-point line and shot—

Bang!

… It bounced off the ring and missed. Hmm, it’s not surprising that I didn’t make it on the first try.

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<SIDE Airi>

Yuki missed the shot, picked up the ball, and started shooting again from the three-point line.

At first, his shots didn’t go in, but after a few tries, they started to go in gradually. At that moment—

“Airi-chan, has Ooyodo-kun been playing basketball for a long time?”

The senior, who was watching blankly, spoke to me.

“Huh? No, I don’t know much about it, but today, Yuki said he wanted to play basketball desperately, so I came along.”

“Is that so? He has a good form. He’s not a beginner. And he’s been shooting from the three-point line the whole time, so he seems to have experience. Did he learn from someone?”

“I’m not sure… I’ll ask him next time!”

“It’s rare enough to see a boy playing basketball, but with that form and accuracy… If he were a girl, I’d be recruiting him. He could become a great shooting guard.”

“Yeah… Yuki wanted to join the basketball club, but when I told him there was no men’s basketball club, he looked so disappointed.”

“Hmm… He’s really rare. Is Ooyodo-kun really a boy? Not a cross-dresser or something?”

“He’s a boy! Oh, senior, this is a bold request…”

“Huh? What is it?”

“Yuki said he wants to play a match. If it’s okay, could you let him join in, even if it’s just for a little while?”

“… That sounds interesting. I’ll suggest it. The other kids seem to be captivated by Ooyodo-kun too?”

When the senior said that, I looked around and saw that everyone had stopped moving and was watching Yuki’s shots.

I looked at Yuki’s face again and saw that he had a serious expression… My heart fluttered.

“Sure, it could be useful for recruiting. Let’s do it! But, Airi-chan…”

“Yes?”

“I’m the vice-captain, and I take basketball seriously.”

The senior looked at me seriously, but—

“Please take him seriously. I think Yuki wants that too. Just look at his face…”

“… You’re right. That was a slip of the tongue. I’ll talk to the other members.”

After the senior left, I looked at Yuki’s profile again.