Track 5

What is it that you wish to discuss with me, Kaguya-sama?

Azekawa-san, would you like to visit Hama Asunaro High School as HAMA’s Ward 11 Mayor?

!

The thought crossed my mind simply by seeing you wear our school’s uniform. It may be a great experience to participate in a real school—in real life—and not just within this gymnasium.

I couldn’t have asked for a better offer. However, would the school’s staff allow an outsider like I am to visit?

Truthfully… This may have been presumptuous of me, but I have already submitted a proposal to the Chairman and our Principal.

I received a response from them some time ago. It is allowed, but they have set a condition for it.

Please tell me what it is they request.

…To make it an official event titled, “The 11th Ward Mayor’s Asu High Experience”.

We’ll have you undergo what a day in a life is like for an Asu High student, and at the finale, you’ll be reading a letter detailing your adventures in front of the entire student body.

…I’m sorry that this has been blown out of proportion, but I and everyone in Day2 will act as your support on the day of.

How about it?

(It never crossed my mind that Kaguya-sama would resort to such lengths to help me…)

(This is a once in a lifetime chance to learn more about “school”. But first, I must ask Master for permission to sign up…)

……

(No, Master would surely encourage me to participate.)

Kaguya-sama, I am thankful for what you’ve done for me. Please, let me take part in this event.

!

Understood. Then, I’ll send my reply to the Principal. I’ll also discuss this matter with HAMA Tours’ staff.

Thank you very much. I will be in your utmost care.

Have you all deepened your bonds with your classmates during break?

Nishizono-sama had brewed some tea, and apart from partaking in it, everyone spent their time relaxing.

Great to hear that! Now to pep ourselves up, let’s have a surprise test!

A-A test…?!

Nishizono-san, your.. face has gone.. pale…

Uh… Um… Just got reminded of some bad memories. I’m your senior, so I’m sure it’ll be a piece of cake…?!

What a pain in the ass…

Teacher, what sort of questions will there be for the test?

Classes are adjusted depending on participants, varying on difficulty levels and the scope of questions. But this time, we’ll have 5 high school subjects mixed together in the interest of testing your academic capabilities.

Kaguya-san and Kinugawa-san may possess an advantage as they are currently high school students.

(While I have installed the necessary information learned from higher education materials, it’s possible I may not be able to answer should the questions be rather specific.)

(…If that were the case, this may become the best chance to undergo the thrills behind surprise tests. Just as everyone would, I’ll try to figure out the right answer and deliver it.)

Hm…

(Although having diverse experience is recommended for us students to have in modern times, as they say, our duty lies in the pursuit of knowledge.)

(I shall give it my all.)

The correct answer for major problem #5.9 is X＝1±√3i.

…….?

The next question, #5.10, will be the final one. X is the value and maximum of this rectangular prism… The answer is x=3, maximum volume = 576.

……???

Would you like to see an illustrated view of the problem? Please look at the monitor right in front of you.

…Tch, so you that’s how to do it. Can’t remember. Screwed up at the last question.

…I don’t… get it.. at all…

Fret not. This material is something we’ll learn in the near future.

…With that, all answers and explanations have been completed!

After self-grading your answers, did anyone in this class score full marks?

Yes.

Kinari, Muneuji! That’s insane, are you two geniuses?!

Kaguya.. ranked first.. in the national mock.. exam, after all…

Good for ya.

I’d no doubt in myself going in, yet we still ended up tying for first place. As expected of you, Azekawa-san.

Not at all, the incredible one is you, Kaguya-sama.

(I simply fought with only browsing through my memory data. It would be presumptuous of me to compare myself to Kaguya-sama, who had used his hard-earned knowledge.)

What are you saying? Both of us earned perfect scores, did we not?

It is rather frustrating that this match resulted in a draw, but let us celebrate each other’s efforts nonetheless.

That’s right! The two of you truly did bring about such fantastic results. Everyone, let’s give them a round of applause!

(I have heard that students compete with their classmates based on rankings. But having experienced it firsthand, it does not sound as bad as it did initially.) 

(I can’t seem to calm myself in the face of all this applause… Still, I do not dislike this feeling.)

*smiles*

(After a short break of fifteen minutes, the final lesson will soon begin. In comparison to the actual time elapsed, the perceived time is quite short.)

(…I feel a little wistful now that it is coming to an end.)

…Azekawa-san, before the next class begins, would you like to partake in a match with me?

A match? Are you referring to the likes of the surprise test earlier?

Yes, but as we had tied earlier for first place—let us settle this matter once and for all.

(The materials for this match are an empty box and drawing paper. All these elements considered, the form this settlement will take seems to be…)

The method you’d like to use is paper sumo. Am I correct, Kaguya-sama?

Yes, exactly. The box will act as the ring, and the sumo wrestlers are placed inside the box. You tap around the edges of the box as a way to knock down the opponent wrestler, or force them out of the ring. Doing so will grant you the title of the winner.

Kinugawa, would you like to act as our referee?

Okay.. sure…

Huh, what’s up?

Azekawa-san and I are having a duel with paper sumo. I’d like for our seniors to observe if they’d like.

Eh, but didn’t the teacher say that we should cheer each other on…?

Ain’t it fine? ‘s a competition done with respect anyway.

Firstly, I’d like for you to draw the strongest wrestler you can think of on this paper.

The strongest wrestler…

(Then I shall find a sumo wrestler shape with the highest winning probability… No, that doesn’t seem right.) 

(The wrestler that would stand within this ring would be what I personally consider strongest. Rather than searching for something effective, I should create what I want to.)

Even with a thousand matches on my belt, I’ve seen so many unique varieties of these sumo wrestlers. I’ve yet to discover the perfect tactic, but… Alright.

You sure are a veteran, Muneuji.

Isn’t Kinari’s sumo wrestler kinda big? Is he surprisingly into the powerful types…?

Makin’ it a tad tall might throw it off balance, though.

To compensate for its height, I cut its shape so that its centre of gravity is positioned lower. Whether it can best a seasoned sumo wrestler, like Kaguya-sama, is another question.

…Have you prepared yourself, Azekawa-san?

Yes.

Ready… set.. go…!

The winner is.. Kaguya…!

Woah!

That was a great match, thank you.

……

It was quite.. a fight.. But… The winning move is.. the makiotoshi¹…!

Maaan… That was such a heated battle! The last offense-defense moves put me in suspense!

Looks like Kaguya won, yeah?

As disappointing as it may be for you, Azekawa-san, a duel is a duel.

*sighs*

I accept defeat. Thank you for the wonderful match, Kaguya-sama.

I should be the one expressing my thanks. Feel free to challenge me for a rematch anytime.