Infinite Stratos-Afterwards

IS Military Cup Part 3

The following days were hectic for Ichika. He led the team to win all matches of Battle Royale, making Japanese team at 1st position, followed by Russia at 2nd and US in 3rd. 

The team was confident that this year, Japan will win but Ichika was still in doubt. He theorized that he has to battle against Tatenashi eventually. Although, Tatenashi was playing all matches but other than that, she rarely remains in hotel. The other day, he found her leaving early in the morning and coming late at night. He thought to follow her but was stopped by Mizukashi who insisted not to leave the Hotel than required. 

The tournaments went on for days, followed by semi-Finals where Ichika and Tatenashi led their teams to victory, thus the teams for IS Military Cups Finals were selected. Japan and Russia will fight against each other to secure the IS Military Cup.

Ichika practiced all day before the Final match. He has set up his mind that he will win for his Nation, for the military and for his Nee san. He has to overcome his fear and he will succeed.

Final Match

The final match was about to take place in AT&T Stadium. Both the PM of Japan and President of Russia both came to see the performance of their respective teams. The stadium was filled with supporters of Ichika and Tatenashi. 

Leiana Andrews came up on stage,

"A very good morning to all the wonderful ladies here. Finally, the moment for which we all waited has arrived. Welcome to Grand Finale of IS Military Cup. All the participants did a great job in the competition but only one can be the winner. Please welcome the teams of Japan and Russia. "

The crowd cheered as Ichika in his Byakushiki and Tatenashi in her Mysterious Lady arrived from opposite sides of the stadium, followed by their other team members. 

Leiana continued,  "So, the rules are simple. There will be five rounds of ten minutes each. If any side incapacitates the member of the other team, then they will get a point. The one with maximum points will win the match."

Both the teams agreed.

"So, then let's begin the match."

And, thus begins an epic clash.

Ichika and his team went on to dodge the long range attacks of Tatenashi and her team. However, Tatenashi used her nanowater and sprinted ahead to thrust her spear into Ichika.

Ichika literally lost his control over his mind. He was about to accept defeat but all of a sudden he heard a thud sound. He realized that Tamaka came in between and took the brunt of Tatenashi's spear.

Ichika was shocked as Tamaka started falling on ground,

"TAMAKA-SENPAI!"

"Ichika..."

"Senpai, why did you do this? This was my mistake. I lost my focus back there"

"Ichika, look over them."

Ichika saw that Tatenashi's team is literally on rampage and one by one Ichika's team members were falling down. It's just a matter of before his team will get defeated.

"Ichika, go. The whole Nation is watching you. The whole team has placed their trust on you. Make us all proud. Show the world the power of masculinity. Show the world what a man can do. Now, go!"

Ichika realized that he has to win for the whole male gender. His victory is the only way men all across the globe will inspire themselves to become an equally proud member of the society. Not to mention, he made a promise to his Nee san.