It's a Chastity-Reversed World, But It's Different From What I Imagined? - 84

Chapter 84: School Tour

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The atmosphere at school was gradually shifting, dyed completely in the colors of the upcoming sports festival. The entire school seemed to be overflowing with an excitement beyond the usual. After school, more and more students had begun practicing across the wide campus grounds.

“I mean, we already know the academic building we study in, but I think the only other one I’ve been to is the general studies building, back when I went there for a cultural club activity.”

Still holding Tsuyu-chan’s hand, I began explaining the parts of the school I was familiar with.

“I already know where the academic building is. I’ve even memorized where the student council room and the staff office are.”

“Really? I’m still not that familiar with everything yet. So that just leaves the general studies and the sports departments.”

“I want to go to the sports department. I think that’s where my rivals will be.”

“Rivals?”

It was hard to imagine from her gentle appearance, but apparently, Tsuyu-chan’s fighting spirit was burning bright.

“Are you good at sports, Tsuyu-chan?”

“I’ve never really done any formal athletics. But I do hold ranks in Aikidō, Jūdō, Karate, Naginata, and Kendō.”

“You mean… Basically all the martial arts??”

“Yes!”

Even when I tried to imagine Tsuyu-chan holding a naginata, I didn’t really feel any sense of fear.

“People really aren’t what they seem, huh.”

Really? Well, even if a bunch of common people came at me, I’m confident I can defeat them all, but not you. Yoru, you’re really strong.

“Me?”

“Yeah. You’re the first person I’ve ever met who’s stronger than me.”

No matter how you look at it, Tsuyu-chan seems way weaker though. But then again, you can’t really judge these things by appearance. Tae-san, Yui-san, Mom… Everyone around me is strong.

Maybe I just got used to that kind of environment. Yuuna and Tsuki probably got taken to the dōjō too, so they’re probably strong as well. I always thought that in this reversed chastity world, girls just had stronger desires when it came to romance or sex. But it seemed there were plenty of girls who were physically strong as well.

“I see. Then let’s head to the sports department.”

“Okay.”

The two of us walked side by side across the field. Just as we reached the grounds, someone called out to us.

“Ah, um—!”

When I turned around, it was Shikae Baba-san, whom Seiya had introduced to me as the ace of the soccer club.

“Baba-san?”

“Y-you remembered me??!!!”

“Eh, yeah… I guess.”

“I’m so happy! Ah, um! I watch the Men’s Cheer Team videos every day!”

Every day? Was she a fan or something? Should I…Shake her hand?

“I’ve read your profile so many times I’ve memorized it! I’ve bought all the Men’s Cheer Team merchandise too!”

Profile? Oh, right—Seiya mentioned he made an official channel recently. He had been really active lately… I should check it out later. Wait—merchandise? We had merch now? No one told me that.

“Are you showing your little sister around the school today?”

Baba-san’s gaze turned toward Tsuyu-chan. While I was fumbling for an answer, Tsuyu-chan let go of my hand and stepped toward Baba-san. Baba-san was nearly 170 cm tall, while Tsuyu-chan barely passed 130 cm—there was almost a 40 cm difference between them.

“I’m not Yoru’s little sister. I’m his classmate.”

“Eh! So you’re the same age as me?”

“…Yes. I want to ask you something.”

“W-what is it?”

With an intense pressure completely at odds with her small body, Tsuyu-chan closed in on Baba-san.

“What’s this ‘merchandise’ you speak of?”

“Eh? Ah, um… You see… Uuh… Basically… ”

“Hmm, hmm! I see! I see!! Interesting…!”

Wait, what’s going on? Why are they whispering? I can’t hear a word of it!

“Yoru-kun. Sorry, but I just remembered something I need to do.”

“Eh? Ah, okay. We’ll continue the school tour another time then.”

“Yeah. See you.”

With that, Tsuyu-chan dashed off at a surprisingly quick pace. Left behind, Baba-san and I just stood there. Stunned, our eyes meeting awkwardly.

“Um, thank you for supporting the Men’s Cheer Team.”

It felt weird not to say anything, so I expressed my gratitude to her.

“N-no, not at all! I think it’s thanks to Kurose-kun cheering for so many girls that Aoba High has become such a lively place!”

Her large, shining black eyes sparkled, and her tanned, sun-kissed skin looked healthy—she was a real beauty too. Her short, slightly spiky hair even gave the impression of little dog ears. It was adorable. Something about her open, friendly air made my hand move on its own.

“Thanks. I’ll do my best to cheer everyone on even more.”

Her hair, just a little shorter than mine, felt sun-dried and slightly coarse, with sand grains mixed in that gave it a rough texture. It felt like patting a boy’s head. It was somehow fun, and before I knew it, I was gently and slowly stroking her hair.

“Ah—um!”

Her voice made me look up, and I saw her sun-tanned face flushed completely red.

“Ah! Sorry. Your hair just felt really nice, and I couldn’t help myself.”

“N-no, it’s not that I didn’t like it! Actually, it made me happy!”

“Happy?”

Her bashful, smiling face was so cute that if she had a tail, she’d probably be wagging it right now. I brushed off some sand from her cheek with my finger. It must have stung a little, because she closed her eyes shyly—but she didn’t pull away.

“Does that feel nice?”

Without speaking, Baba-san simply nodded softly, as if surrendering herself to my touch.

“Shika~!!! Where are you~!!”

Realizing we’d gotten completely absorbed in our own little world, I quickly pulled my hand away and stepped back. The voice belonged to the soccer club’s other ace—Ai Souda-san—breaking the awkward mood and pulling us back to reality.

“Love~ over here! Kurose-kun… Thank you. I was really happy. I’ll be cheering for you. And… Please cheer for me again too!!! If I do well at the sports festival, please…Pat my head again!”

With her face burning bright red, Baba-san ran off. Unable to quite describe the strange feeling that lingered, I waved after her. Maybe it was just the leftover summer heat, but my heart was pounding fast and loud…

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