Bear-san, Is Restless
The girls’ match was over, and the boys’ match was next. So we left the grounds.
Shia and I moved away from the girls’ group before we were surrounded and went to Noa.
“Oneesama, Yuna-san, that was amazing! It was unfortunate that Oneesama’s flag was taken, but it was cool to see you take their flag. Yuna-san was also cool to protect her flag.” (Noa)
!!
Noa says excitedly.
“Thanks.”
Shia and I thanked her.
According to Noa, Shia was up against a strong student because of her excellent performance. Still, she said, she managed to defend it, but another joined in, and the pair attacked her, so unfortunately, she could not protect her flag.
However, it seems that Shia, whose flag was taken down, immediately turned to offense and got the opponent’s flag.
Shortly after, the tournament organizers completed the preparation of replacing new flags, and the boys’ match began.
When the boys’ match started, they were being cheered on by the girls around them. The boys from both schools also cheered at the girls earlier. And then, the match started to become heated as the boys tried to show off their good side.
It’s nice to be young. Ahh, youth. It’s dazzling to a recluse like me.
“There’s the attack. Look out! Oh, the flag has been taken. Now, that magic is great. He did it, he got the flag.” (Noa)
Noa, sitting next to me, was excitedly watching the match.
Perhaps she was cheering like this at us during our match.
The match went on, and although there were some tactics in play in the beginning, the match became a race against time in the final stages.
Both schools were down to one flag. The boys from both schools, whose flags have been knocked down, ran. All of them were aiming for their opponent’s last flag. Both defenders and attackers were moving around, and magic flew everywhere. Attacking the flag. Defending the flag. The back and forth offense and defense went on.
But if it’s one against two, two have the advantage. Gradually, the attackers pushed through.
The cheers got louder.
The final flag defended by the Euphalia school fell. We thought we had won, but the royal capital’s flag had also fallen simultaneously.
Who won?
All eyes were on the teachers acting as referees.
Everyone waited with bated breath. The teachers began to discuss.
And then it was announced.
“Because they were knocked down at the same time, it’s a draw.”
From the surroundings, I hear voices such as “Ah ~” and “If only it was a little earlier”.
With the flags falling at the same time, the boys’ match was also declared to be a draw. Since there were no video cameras to prove otherwise, this was a reasonable decision.
The match was now a draw for both boys and girls.
But since I participated, was it actually a loss for the royal capital?
The boys’ match was over, and the school’s magic exchange meet came to an end.
They were going to bring the food to the grounds, and both schools would have a meal together.
I wanted to escape, but Noa started talking happily with Shia, so I couldn’t leave by myself. I tried to stay in the corner to avoid being noticed, but the girls surrounded me.
“Does Yuuna live in Crimonia?” (Girl 1)
“Well, yeah…” (Yuuna)
“Are you a friend of Shia?” (Girl 2)
“Yeah.” (Yuuna)
“Why didn’t you enroll in the school?” (Girl 3)
“Do you have any plans to enroll?” (Girl 4)
I totally missed my chance to escape and was now surrounded by girls.
I tried to get help from Noa and Shia, but they were not nearby.
“That’s right! If you enroll, you guys can definitely beat Euphalia next year!” (Girl 5)
“Does that mean you won’t be there next year?” (Yuuna)
“It’s okay since my senior year is about to end anyway.” (Girl 5)
“Maybe next year we’ll have more excellent students.” (Girl 6)
The girls laughed.
I nodded my head appropriately, and as I was plotting my escape, even the students of Euphalia arrived. They were the girls who had fought with me.
“I lost this time.” (Wind Magic Girl)
“It’s frustrating, but you are strong.” (Water Magic Girl)
“Even so, you’re using such a cute thing as a magical medium.” (Wind Magic Girl)