Vol 1 Chapter 9: The Delinquent Schoolgirl’s Underling is Being Teased by His Juniors Again (Prologue: Encounters Arrive with a Sense of Déjà Vu)

“Ugh… I really don’t stand a chance under MMA rules, huh?”

“Well, well. Kickboxing and MMA just don’t match up well as sports, so it can’t be helped, you know?”

“…Yeah, I get that, but more importantly, can you stop taking advantage of the situation to grope me?”

As I was sulking, Rengane Mio, a short-haired redhead standing close to 170 cm, decided to comfort me by casually running her fingers over my butt.

“Ehh?! But Kosutake-kun, you said if you lost, I could touch your cute butt! That’s why I went through all the trouble of cheering for Tokotake-senpai!”

“That’s just something you made up on your own!”

Knowing Mio, she probably would’ve found an excuse to grope me whether I won or lost.

Despite being such a pervert, Mio is actually the strongest among Rei’s junior members, with experience in full-contact karate—a style that uses protective gear—and boxing.

Plus, since she’s as tall as a guy, she’s often treated as a valuable sparring partner during girls’ training sessions.

That said, the only one who has the right to fondle me or use me as a human bamboo stepping mat is Rei alone!

“That’s so unfair, Mio-chan! Can I touch him just a little too?”

The lively-looking gal with permed brown hair, Kibitsu Kaori, asked me that ridiculous question with a grin.

“Of course not! Why the hell are you guys so interested in grabbing a dude’s ass? I don’t get it at all.”

“Obviously because you’re cute, senpai~♪”

They really don’t seem to understand that being called cute as a guy isn’t exactly flattering. Maybe it’s because they spend too much time around Azuma-kun and have a warped sense of normalcy…

“Well then, how about this? We each get to touch something we’re interested in on the other person?”

…Huh. Now that sounds like a fair deal.

Ahem!

Standing before me was a girl with a healthy, sun-kissed complexion.

Her golden blonde ponytail was tied up with a scrunchie.

Her sharp yet stunning features, a dignified yet sultry mouth, and a height taller than mine, combined with her long, sleek limbs, made her an impressive sight. The toned muscles on her tanned legs gave off a wild allure.

She was Miyayuri Rei—the leader of Rei, our gang, and most importantly, my master.

Previously, when I was being bullied, I attempted to commit suicide, but Miyayuri saved me, forcefully kissed me, and declared, “If you got balls, then take responsibility!”—and just like that, I became her underling.

Although the circumstances were rather forceful, I fell for Miyayuri because she risked everything to save someone like me. Since then, I’ve been training in martial arts every day to help her take down delinquent gangs.

Miyayuri deliberately cleared her throat before scolding the two.

“This is where I said no pervy acts among you!”

“Hai! Sorryyy!”

Kamiko and Mio apologized obediently, though Mio’s apology was merely an offhand remark.

“By the way, Miyayuri-senpai… Now that we’re high schoolers, it’s okay to do it, right?”

“Ah… yeah. That’s the deal, but only if you get his consent…”

“Of course, I understand♪”

Were Miyayuri and Kamiko making some kind of secret pact together?

Miyayuri looked somewhat reluctant, whereas Kamiko wore an expression of sheer delight.

“Well, don’t rush it. Remember, it’s also his decision…”

“Hai♪ But don’t worry—I think I’ve got a pretty good idea of what he likes♪”

“I see… You’re pretty aggressive, huh?”

“I’ve been waiting for the chance to overwrite his memories as soon as possible.”

“I see… Since you say that, I have no right to interfere.”

“I wouldn’t do anything to trouble the team.”

I was curious about what they were discussing when Shuso Shoko, with her twin braids, approached me.

“Hey, I told you not to lose to Kei, and yet here you are, losing so easily.”

Don’t be fooled by the appearance of this tiny creature, which might remind you of a small animal.

After all, she is the strongest among us in Rei, known as Phantom’s Iron Hammer—a name that alone makes delinquent gangs tremble in fear.

“Don’t be ridiculous. If Kei really goes all out under MMA rules, I wouldn’t stand a chance.”

“That’s pathetic… If you know you’re up against an MMA fighter, there are plenty of ways to handle it… By the way, I’ve been wondering—those hand wraps, did you buy them yourself?”

Shoko inquired about my hand wraps.