August 1.

The departure day of the Nine School War has finally arrived.

Far schools such as Otaru's No. 8 High School or Kumamoto's No. 9 High School arrive early, and No. 1 High School, located in the western suburbs of Tokyo, arrives in the dormitory every year before the start of the war.

Not so much because of tactical significance, but because the faraway schools have the right to use the local driving range first.

The venue of the official competition is forbidden to enter the venue until the day of the competition, so there is no need to deliberately arrive at the venue early.

"That's it."

"That's right...... In short, thank you for the simple and easy to understand instructions. Li Na nodded.

The two stood and talked under a clear summer sky where the sun strongly asserted themselves.

Why bother yourself to make it so hot on such a hot day?

Sa~ Who knows?

"I'm sorry~!"

The words came to the background music with the sound of sandals trampling in the background, and looking towards the source of the sound, Morley, who had taken refuge with his parasol, sighed and smiled, and let the scorching sun shine on the list of personnel of the terminal device silently.

- Now that I was an hour and a half late, everyone finally arrived.

"Mayumi, you're so slow."

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Words of reproach and apology are only so brief.

The two of them entered the large bus as if nothing had happened.

I thought so, but the next moment, Mayumi walked out of the bus empty-handed.

“…… Forgot something? Li Na asked.

Accommodation items such as a change of clothes and cosmetics were packed into the lockers, and when the boxes sent directly from the athletes' homes were packed into the lockers, it was confirmed that all the luggage was not missing.

At least Li Na doesn't think that [The Final Trial of Humanity] will still be in a situation where he will forget anything.

Even if you do forget to bring something, most of the dormitories will be prepared, and you shouldn't need to bring too much hand luggage for a two-hour bus trip at most.

"No, it's not like that...... Senior Brother Tatsuya, I'm sorry to have caused you to wait so long for me alone. ”

"Don't say that, I know why."

Mayumi's late arrival is not an irresponsible reason for oversleeping or mistime.

Three hours ago, she suddenly called to inform her that she would be late for something at home.

Mayumi hopes on the phone that everyone will leave first, and then she will go directly to the local rendezvous, but the third-graders unanimously decided to wait for her, so Mayumi also rushed over to meet as much as possible.

It's not because she's the heir of the Seven Grass family.

She has two older brothers.

Even if she is a direct descendant of the Ten Divisions, Mayumi is the third-ranked younger sister who is still in high school, and even she has to help the family deal with things, at least it shouldn't happen often. However, the sudden call by the family to go back on the morning of the official school event must have been based on something very important.

For Mayumi, if the other students set off first, she shouldn't have to be in such a hurry, and it would be more convenient for her to act.

So Li Na wouldn't rebuke her for being an hour or two late.

"But it's hot, isn't it?"

"It doesn't matter, it's still morning, and it's not a big deal at this level."

Li Na was the only first-year member of the staff, so he had to be in charge of the roll call before the trip.

There are 40 players, 4 combat teams and 8 technical teams.

Of the twelve other than the contestants, only Li Na is in the first grade.

In addition to these twelve people, of course, there are other logistics personnel. Not only the combat and technical teams, but also 20 volunteers made up the assistant team outside the venue, but they went to the venue separately, and now there are no teachers here. Those who traveled with a large bus and four construction trucks were only official members of the contest except for the driver.

"But you're sweating...... Wait, huh? Really didn't sweat anything. ”

"No, at least I still have the ability to use magic to remove sweats...... I don't think I'm so perverted that I don't sweat in the middle of summer. ”

In fact, Li Na really didn't sweat at all, if he sweated at such a little temperature, then he would have evaporated the moment he faced Azi Dakaha's [Overlord's Light Wheel].

"Actually said that it was a perverted ......"

These two words shouldn't be too strange, but Mayumi let out a bright smile, which seems to poke the laugh point.

"Then again, Senior Brother Tatsuya, how about this?"

By [this] she ———— referring to the summer dress she was wearing.

She pressed her hands against the broad brim of her visor and posed in a pose that was difficult to misunderstand.

Today it was just staying in the dormitory and there were no official events.

Perhaps because of this, there is no obligation to wear a uniform, even as part of school activities.

The first grade, including Li Na, wears uniforms, but less than half of the second graders wear uniforms, and the third grade almost all wear civilian clothes.

Even so, it may be that the modern etiquette of avoiding bare skin in public is deeply ingrained, so most of the students, like Morley, wore airy, loose-fitting long-sleeved tops and ankle-length, light trousers.

The notable exception is a second-year female student named Chiyoda. She wears shorts and thigh-high stockings, and it's hard to define whether she's cool or not. As for the male student named Fifty Miles, she was forced to dress up in five-point pants and high socks, like a couple of hiking outfits (by the way, the two seem to be dating).

In such a crowd, Mayumi is dressed very conspicuously.

Perhaps it would be more appropriate to describe it as "unusually conspicuous".

A summer dress with bare hands and fragrant shoulders.

The skirt length is also above the knee.

Bare legs with heeled sandals.

Her skin is slightly brown, and she should have applied a breathable protective film that reflects infrared rays and blocks ultraviolet rays. When you think about that, she's not directly bare, but this complexion is mistaken for sexy skin that receives moderate sun exposure.

"It's very suitable for senior sisters."

A bold printed one-piece dress that really suits Mayumi perfectly.

"Really......? Thank you. ”

The surprised tone and somewhat shy expression are also a wonderful combination.

“…… It would have been perfect if you were a little shy when complimenting me. ”

"Shy?" Li Na tilted his head.

"Yes~ That's a reaction that only normal men have!"

“…… It seems to be hard. "You mean I'm not a normal male, do you?

“…… Yes? Mayumi was stunned when she heard this.

"President, let's go, we should be able to take a break in the car." Li Na said indifferently.

"Wait a minute, that ...... Tatsuya junior? Did you misunderstand something? ”

Lee's attitude was suddenly full of consolation, and he cast a rather sympathetic gaze, which surprised Mayumi.

"Whew! Whatever! All! Not! There is ~misunderstanding~! Li Na squinted.

"I always feel that Tatsuya's younger brother's expression has become so terrifying······"

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