Aaron, the fire attribute dude appeared!
「 「 Battle! 」 」
I won against Aaron!
Leonard, of light attribute, appears!
「 「 Battle! 」 」
I won against Leonard!
The earth attribute–
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I was playing card games and flirting with two girls but then the boys got involved.
Anyway, all the battles ended with a win. I got the title of the strongest among the first-years. Well, it’s more embarrassing to get serious against ten-year-old kids and lose. When you reincarnate, you’re older than you really are.
「 You can lose even against Zatsuryu. That’s how games are. If you’re frustrated, then get better 」
Buono-sensei ended the class with a nice closing statement. The boys were still holding the cards.
「 Hey, train with me! 」
「 I’d like to say that I don’t want to be your partner, but you give me no choice. I’ll play along for now 」
「 What did you say?! 」
「 Shut up!! 」
I have a feeling that they’ll start fighting soon., But, I feel like they’re going to fight it out instead of doing a card battle…Must be my imagination.
Returning to the dorm, we found Melody-oneesama waiting for us at the entrance.
「 I think they just taught you to play card games in class, right? How about another round? 」
The students want to socialize–or rather, just play games. There’s too much fighting spirit. Her face says “I’m going to beat you all!”
Of course, Lina-chan’s not the type to run away from a challenge, and Mira-chan also nodded happily. We took a sofa and table in the dining area and the four of us started playing.
「 Oh? Are you joining? Do you know the rules? 」
「 It’s fine 」
「 Don’t look down on him, he’s strong! This guy’s the best one out there! 」
When we’re alone, Lina-chan’s sweet to me, but when in front of other people, she just calls me “This guy” Just like an old-fashioned Tsundere.
「 He’s the strongest among the first-years 」
「 Really? I’m looking forward to that. Show me what you got then 」
「 Got it 」
Mira-chan calls me the strongest among the freshmen, and then Melody-oneesama smiles like a predator that found its prey. She’s a neutral beauty, so it’s quite powerful when she makes a face like that. Shake shake, I’m not a bad Zatsuryu. Don’t eat me.
「 Here. I’m taking this. It’s my win 」
「 Huh? Did I lose? 」
I finished playing my last card but I won. The rare shot of a pouting Melody-oneesama is cute. Also, Melody-oneesama’s a boku-girl. 1
Well, it’s practically a three-on-one battle, and Lina-chan and Mira-chan were cutting down Melody-oneesama’s strong hand a lot. I don’t think you can win if you don’t know how to set it up.
「 Hmmm, Senpai’s quite weak it seems. Well, maybe he’s just too strong? 」
「 O-One more! One more game! That was just practice! 」
Melody-oneesama, whose dignity as the “onee-sama” is in tatters, asks in tears.
「 Oh my, you can’t do that, Melody-chan. It’s my turn this time 」
「 That’s surprising for a Zatsuryu. But Melody’s the weakest among our group, don’t get carried away 」
「 Stop right there! I’m not that weak! Don’t spout some weird stuff to the first-years!! 」
The other ladies who were waiting for their turn behind Melody-oneesama pin her arms and pull her back.
「 Ufufu, let’s do this then. I’m not as kind as Melody-chan you know? 」
Chloe-oneesama, a large and broad-minded woman took her seat. She’s a gorgeous beauty with light brown hair that looks blonde in the right light. Her presence is enough to make the surroundings bright.
「 Here. That’s my win 」
「 Oh? Oh? Y-You’re really strong… 」
Yeah, it’s a three vs one game.
Chloe-oneesama also didn’t know how she lost and left the seat. Next to sit down is Sophie-oneesama with her light-blue hair. She’s petite, slender, and quiet.
「 I’m next. I won’t lose like those two 」
「 Go easy on us 」
「 Duel! 」
Sophie-oneesama was right when she said she was strong. She withstood Lina-chan and MIra-chan’s blocking and steadily increased her card count.
But the Goddess of Victory seemed to be smiling on me.,
「 Now I’ll bring out the King of Light. I’m taking these. –Then, I’ll bring out the King of Dark. I’m taking it all. –That’s the end. My win 」
「 How…I-I lost? A first-year? Me? 」
「 It was just luck. My hand was good 」
After all, I got two kinds and three lords. In this game, there are no revolutions or staircases, so the card power directly affects the winner.
「 Yay! It’s our win!! Good job!! 」
「 Congrats! That’s amazing!!! 」
Lina-chan and Mira-chan were happy with my victory. They were hugging me from both sides. Lina-chan’s still growing. Mira-chan’s already plump in the right areas.
But, it’s too early to feel relieved. Even if I won against the three, that was just the start. Other girls were waiting at the back.
「 Kukuku, you’re doing well. How about games other than cards? I’ll teach you the ropes 」
「 The odds of you winning over me is zero percent. If you want to fight the truly powerful, go ahead and challenge them 」
「 I admit. You have the strength to challenge me! Come over here! 」
「 U-Uhm…this game’s fun…w-want to play? 」
Countless strong opponents stand in my way.
Our game has just started!!
- She refers to herself as ‘boku’ ↩