3rd POV
A few days passed.
Then a week.
Then the official results were finally posted across the academy network and main hall displays—rankings, performance breakdowns, sponsorship notices, commendations. The Summer Tournament was formally concluded.
And, as promised—
One week reprieve for all participants and staff.
No scheduled training.
No mandatory simulations.
No evaluations.
Just recovery time.
Classroom 2-1 – 10:00 AM
The classroom was unusually relaxed. Some students were still half-asleep. Others were browsing the results again on their tablets. A few were already making travel plans.
At the front of the room stood Haruto.
Arms crossed.
Expression flat.
"Alright. Summer tournament's over. Yay. Woo."
There was zero enthusiasm behind it.
A couple of students gave polite, delayed claps just to fill the silence.
Haruto continued.
"Now question. Anyone has any ideas on how we spend it—or can we all agree to just do our own things?"
Immediate chatter broke out.
Charlotte raised her hand halfway.
"We could go somewhere together! Like... a beach trip? Or a day in the city?"
Rin leaned back in her chair.
"You just want desserts."
"That is not the only reason!" Charlotte protested.
Cecilia adjusted her posture elegantly.
"A short excursion would be appropriate. Public relations aside, it would reflect well on 2-1 to be seen as... cohesive."
Laura tilted her head slightly.
"Rest would be strategically optimal. Muscle fatigue across the class average is still elevated."
Ichika scratched the back of his head.
"I kinda just wanted to sleep."
A few voices from the back agreed loudly.
Houki crossed her arms.
"Training wouldn't hurt either."
The entire class turned to look at her.
She blinked.
"...Light training."
Groans filled the room.
Rei, who had once again "helped herself" into sitting near the window despite technically belonging elsewhere, spoke without looking up from her tablet.
"You're all overthinking it."
Everyone paused.
She glanced toward Haruto briefly before looking back down.
"Do whatever you want. If you want to go somewhere, organize it. If you want to train, train. If you want to rot in bed, do that. Just don't complain later."
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