Cardfight!! Vanguard: Generations Volume 4 [Ryouta Rival]

- Part 11

"For the teacher, who do you think we should get?"

Ryouta asked me that as we headed back to the kitchen to give an update on what we've achieved, and to check out how everyone else was doing.

"I was just going to ask Chabashira-sensei... she's the easiest to convince since she's my homeroom teacher, plus she's pretty useful."

"Ah, fair enough. I suppose we should've asked her to accompany us back in the hallway, huh?"

"We can leave it to last. Worst case scenario, we can ask a male teacher if the hunt is that close."

"True. I could try asking Hiden-sensei, maybe..."

"...I'd rather not ask him."

"Oh? Why not?"

To be honest, he just gives me the wrong vibe. I couldn't put my finger on it, but there was something about the way he presented himself that I didn't like... but if I used that as a reason, it probably wouldn't convince Ryouta.

"I just... feel more comfortable asking Chabashira-sensei. That's all."

"I don't mind asking though..."

"It's fine, really. I think Hiden-sensei will be a popular choice anyways, since he's A Class's homeroom teacher. Chabashira-sensei is cold and not many students like her... so, she's probably a safer pick too."

"Fair enough. If you're so adamant on Chabashira-sensei, I won't mind."

When me and Ryouta arrived at the kitchen, the usually open door was shut for some reason.

"That's strange, the door is closed."

Mildly concerned, we glanced at each other, before Ryouta reached out and twisted the doorknob open.

"Who's there?"

Immediately, boiling hot water was splashed at our feet. Ryouta jumped back in surprise while I narrowed my eyes.

"What the... what the heck is going on here?!" Ryouta exclaimed.

The scene before us... it was a coupe.

There were two groups facing off. Our group, Matsushita, Zyriot, Satou, Ikeda, and Machida, against Shimada's group, who arrived in full with all seven members, Nakajima, Kouji, Kawaguchi, Yamamoto, Kishida, Yukada, and Shimada himself.

Holding all the carton of eggs was Machida, forming a physical wall around them with his arms. Meanwhile, Matsushita and Satou were holding two pots of boiling eggs each. In front of these three were Zyriot and Ikeda, who were armed with a frying pan and kitchen ladle respectively.

Meanwhile, opposite to them, Shimada, Nakajima, Yamamoto, and Kawaguchi all held kettles of boiling water in their hands. In Shimada's other hand was a paring knife. Flanking them were Kouji, Kishida, and Yukada, all holding metal lids to act as riot shields.

"Hand over the egg, and these two won't get third degree burns."

Immediately, Shimada didn't waste any time to turn me and Ryouta into hostages. He pointed the kettle at us, prompting Nakajima and Yamamoto to do the same. Before Yukada could close the door, Ryouta tried to shove me out of the way, but it was too late. Both of us were trapped inside, separated from our friends by a wall of boiling water and metal lids.

"That's a bluff. It's against the rules to use violence."

It seems the main negotiator of this showdown was Machida, who menacingly stared down at Shimada.

"If it's against the rules, why did those two so quickly pick up arms? You're not planning on hitting us with that frying pan are you, Zyriot?"

Zyriot remained calm, twirling it in his hand like it was a toy.