On the other side.
On the playground.
Having secured victory in the soccer match.
Sudou Ken wiped the sweat from his forehead, his breathing still relatively steady.
For people in sports clubs, the Sports Festival was child's play.
Although he couldn't compare to someone like Shibata from the soccer club who could run dozens of laps, the endurance training of the basketball club wasn't bad either.
It was just one day of high-intensity competition.
Not particularly exhausting.
Moreover, the match time was limited; even for projects like soccer and basketball, there were some changes to the rules.
"As expected of Sudou, you really are amazing".
"If it weren't for you, it would probably have been hard for us to take first place".
"No, it's thanks to everyone's help".
Looking at the people from Class A and Class B in front of him, Sudou took a deep breath and shook his head.
In the past, because of his violent temper, he was somewhat disliked in the club despite his outstanding ability; now, he wouldn't make the same mistake again.
Although this time the teammates included many people from Class A and Class B.
There was no other way.
There were only so many people participating in this project; if people wanted to participate, they were forced to form a team to compete with other grades.
While being opponents, they were also in a cooperative relationship.
If it were the old Sudou, he would definitely have looked down on these "garbage" players, but now he knew how to restrain his internal emotions.
"Alright, I have to participate in other competitions, so I'll be going now".
"Oh, remember to take it easy if you run into our class".
"I won't!"
Sudou was somewhat speechless and simply left.
He knew they were just saying that casually.
He would no longer get furious over such small matters.
Leaving the soccer field.
Sudou Ken took out his phone and opened the software, looking for the next project he could participate in.
After all, the registration deadline for each competition item was different.
If he rushed there and couldn't register, there would be nowhere to cry.
Reasonably arranging his own participation schedule.
This was also part of the test of the Sports Festival; otherwise, he would need others to help arrange it.
Fortunately.
This was not difficult for the current Sudou.
Seeing tennis, volleyball, and other projects on the competition list, Sudou quickly selected his target.
Tennis.
By the way, he also checked the current rankings.
The current record was nine consecutive wins.
He had taken first place in all nine competition items.
As long as he won the tennis match.
He should be able to take first place in the individual competition; as for the class ranking, he could only see how the others performed.
However.
Currently, second-year Class D was in first place.
They had already opened up a ten-point gap with second-place Class C, and a nearly thirty-point gap with last-place Class A.
As long as they competed normally.
Taking first place in the grade was almost a done deal for the class.
After all, he wasn't the only one participating; Horikita Suzune and others were also working hard for the class.
The only problem was.
Shibata Sou also achieved eight consecutive wins, and it seemed the basketball game wasn't over yet.
If Shibata also achieved two consecutive wins.
In the end, they might only be able to split the two million individual points.
He didn't have any dissatisfaction.
His goal was not the class transfer ticket; it was just a bit of a pity to get one million less.
He knew Shibata was actively avoiding him.
If it were before, he would definitely have mocked Shibata for being a coward who didn't dare to go head-to-head with him.
Now.
Sudou understood.
Shibata was only considering the class and trying to maximize Class B's probability of winning; he was a respectable opponent.
"Phew".
Taking a deep breath.
Sudou put away his phone and walked toward Gym No. 3, preparing to participate in the tennis match.
If soccer didn't require eleven people.
He definitely wouldn't have let Class A and Class B tag along for the advantage.
As expected, it was better to participate in small-team projects.
Just then.
Several people approached; Sudou didn't take it to heart.
There were quite a few people participating and cheering all over the place; it was perfectly normal to run into some classmates.
"That guy Ryuuen is really shameless".
Beppu Ryouta glanced at Sudou and said in a somewhat dissatisfied tone:
"He only knows how to use dirty tricks; can you even call that playing basketball? I don't know what's wrong with those teachers, they all act like they don't see anything, it's too hateful".
"..."
Hearing this.
Sudou didn't care and continued walking forward.
He didn't know the two people in front of him.
However.
Using dirty tricks in basketball.
That indeed sounded like something Ryuuen would do; isn't it normal for that guy to be shameless?
Although Class D was cooperating with Class C.
However.
Sudou still looked down on a guy with such low-handed methods like Ryuuen.
Although he also knew he wasn't a good person in the past, at least he would beat the other party to death fair and square.
He should be a tiny bit better than Ryuuen.
Sudou thought somewhat self-deprecatingly.
Getting angry over a small matter; his past self was like an idiot.
He wouldn't be like that now.
Just then.
"However, that guy Ryuuen is really lucky".
Nakanishi clasped his hands behind his head, and as he walked toward Sudou, he said with some emotion:
"He was actually able to find a girlfriend as beautiful as Horikita".
"???"
Looking at the two men walking toward him.
Sudou was slightly stunned and immediately stopped in his tracks, his face darkening, suddenly feeling some irritability in his heart.
These animals.
Spreading rumors about others everywhere, believing whatever they hear, without considering other people's feelings at all.
They were simply two pieces of garbage.
The only person in the school named Horikita was Suzune.
How could Horikita Suzune possibly be dating Ryuuen Kakeru? She couldn't wait to hate him.
These two idiots didn't know how to use their brains and think.
Class C had caused so much trouble for Class D.
They don't use their brains at all.
Idiots.
"Phew~".
Sudou took a deep breath.
He gave the two a cold sweep of his eyes and continued walking forward.
Don't get angry, don't get angry.
Although he really wanted to beat these two idiots up, there were simply too many idiots in the world.
There was no need to let such idiots affect his own affairs.
He was no longer the person he used to be.
The three brushed past each other.
Sudou suppressed his anger and looked forward.
Just then.
"What girlfriend?"
Beppu Ryouta said in a somewhat mocking tone: "Do you think a guy like Ryuuen could find a girlfriend? Isn't it all through threats?"
"???"
Sudou stopped and closed his eyes, the veins on his forehead twitching, his hands involuntarily clenching into fists.
Threats?
What threats?
Although he knew it was likely a rumor, Sudou really couldn't help but care.
Speaking ill of people behind their backs at will.
How could there be such idiots in the world?
Forget it, forget it.
The competition was more important; Suzune wouldn't want him to give up on the exam because of a bit of rumor.
Sudou's face turned red as he took a deep breath.
Just as he was about to lift his feet again.
"That's true".
Nakanishi nodded and said with some emotion:
"I really envy that guy Ryuuen; he must be doing erotic things with Horikita every night".
"What's so special about that?"
Beppu Ryouta also smiled and said: "Horikita Suzune is so beautiful; I guess Ryuuen definitely treats her like a 'meat toilet,' maybe she's already been molded into Ryuuen's shape".
"F*ck your mother".
Sudou's face turned green with rage.
He couldn't hold back anymore.