With great powers, comes a great harem! - Chapter 65- Are you dating?

Today’s homeroom continued to relay information about the upcoming tournament since it was one of the biggest events in Japan, just like the Olympics. That’s why its importance rises exponentially, compared to other tournaments.

The three schools that clash in this contest are the top three institutes to produce some noteworthy entities, that leave a great mark on the world, later on. And since fifteen years, the three schools listed previously, have been sending their best students to compete against each other.

The competition is held in two stages. The team survival battle and one one-on-one combat. Other than death and permanent disability, nothing was forbidden.

The competition is telecast across the country and the popularity of the event is enough that specific TV channels and several broadcasts have to be arranged at that time, for public convenience.

“Can I ask something, Professor?” Upon getting the permission of the lady, the female student voiced her query, “How many upperclassmen are participating and…what are their ranks?”

To participate in the event, the students in this classroom have to face the people residing on the upper floor. And, since despite being the same age as these students, they were on higher floors, it was given that the competition would be tough.

Maki had an amused smile on her face as she contemplated whether to answer or not…however, considering how little time these students had, she decided to not tease them.

“Hmm… twenty-two. There are twenty-three in total but one of them would probably not participate. And about their ranks, then most of them are near C to A-rank.”

Being ranked with the potential of A-rank and being A-rank were two different things.

Yuki was evaluated as a potential A-rank, but currently, he only has a label of D-rank. Similarly, even Maya had a B-rank, even though she was the strongest student on the first floor.

Considering that fact, it would be anything but easy for the students of the first floor to face their seniors.

“Professor, what do we need to do during trials? Is it one on one battle?”

As Kuroi raised another question, the green head lady answered with a nod of her head,

“Correct. You need to at least face four battles to get selected. Only five students would get selected and four would perform. The fifth one would be the substitute.”

At the statement, the class went silent, seemingly, thinking about their chances in this event.

However, soon the silence was broken when the lady called out,

“We don’t get time to think much. Come on, get your lazy asses moving. We are going to do some exercise.”

To talk in such carefree language…indeed, something that only this Professor could do.

Regardless, no one said anything against it and got up from their seats.

“See you in the field.”

After bidding farewell to Maya, Yuki headed toward the changing room to wear his gym clothes. The changing room wasn’t much far away so it didn’t take long for him to reach the place.

*SWISHIISH*

As the door slid open, Yuki found several gazes turning in his direction, but soon, they returned their attention to their chatting.

Yuki made his way toward his locker where his gym uniform was stored.

Punching the lock code, Yuki found his washed and ironed clothes waiting inside. Technology at best.

It was then,

“Hey, Yuki. Is it true that you are dating, Karuizawa-san?”

One of the boys with light brown hair whose name Yuki remembered was, Kohta or something, asked with a serious frown on his face. Not only him but when the person asked this, everyone turned silent, like they were waiting for Yuki’s response.

Yuki was slightly taken aback by this change in atmosphere but he responded nevertheless, “Yes, I am. Is there any problem?”

The gazes of the others including the questioner, turned even more narrow as they looked at Yuki like they were assessing him.

Suddenly, Kohta began advancing toward Yuki, which urged the latter to pull up his guard just in case…however, just as Kohta reached Yuki, his intense gaze turned into an admiring one, as he asked,

“How did you even manage to melt that ice lady, bro? I mean, she didn’t even budge advances from our class prince, Ryan-sama.”

Yuki was surprised by such a change of behavior before his eyes turned toward Ryan for a moment.

There was no reaction from him, but his swordsman friend, Akisu, gave a disapproving glare to Kohta. However, none of it affected the boy.

“I mean, was it some childhood affection kind of story? Can you tell me, please? There is someone I also want to pursue, despite knowing how she is entirely out of my league.”

Hearing that, Yuki wanted to chuckle. By those words, Kohta was implying that Maya was out of Yuki’s league…and it was true. With that status and strength, Maya could have had anyone beside her.

Yet…she chose him. Indeed, he was blessed.

“Yeah, something like that. And don’t worry, if you are sincere in your feelings, then she would respond too.” Yuku didn’t have much experience in this but rejecting a classmate seemed rude. Not to talk about, this was the first time a classmate approached him.

Hearing Yuki’s suggestion, Kohta grinned before he offered his hand for a shake,

“By the way I am, Tsukichi Kohta. Nice to meet you.”

Yuki returned the gesture without much thought, “Shirazawa Yuki.”

“Yeah, I know. Like everyone in the class knows you but they are kinda scared of your background to approach you.” Yuki didn’t glance around the changing room but he could sense that people were glaring at Kohta.

However, the said boy didn’t pay any mind to them.

Shortly after that, everyone began to depart from the room after they changed into their sportswear.

Kohta rejoined his group and Yuki was again, all alone. But he had someone to accompany so he waited near the female changing room, to rendezvous with Maya.

‘Maya is kinda popular, I guess…’ Yuki did know that Maya was like a mysterious figure to others. That silent type of beauty whom no one dared to approach. However, Yuki knows, the other side of Maya…which makes him feel slightly smug.

He was just absentmindedly thinking about Maya and the days they spent together when suddenly a group of females approached him with the same ominous aura, that the boys had, back in the changing room.

And surprisingly, their content of concern was also identical,

“Shirazawa-kun…is it true that you are dating, Maya-sama?”

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A/N:- She ma woman. Fuck off, bitches! Just say it, Yuki!!

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