Intermission: Daily Life Where Supernatural powers Exist

 
Magic and supernatural powers exist as a matter of course. Add to that having a textbook protagonist right nearby, and daily life as a mob character is vastly different from middle school days.
 
Even without getting caught up in incidents or trouble, there are many opportunities to feel the reality of living in a supernatural power society.
 
This time, I’d like to introduce a bit of my everyday life as Ordinary Student A, who is not the protagonist.… Read more

Well, I knew it. I knew it all along. I had some hopes for a one-in-a-million chance though. But yeah, makes sense. If someone were to fall for him after yesterday’s duel commotion, it’d naturally be Touji. I was just being chased around by a shark the whole time. Thanks to that, both my legs are sore, damn it.
 
“Hey Yukiharu… do you know the cause of this condition? The reason for this mysterious palpitation that happens when I see Touji…”
 
…Now then, what should I do?… Read more

When the duel began, Touji—who had grown incomparably stronger than just a few days ago—instantly defeated Lackey A. That part was fine. After that, Narumiya joined in with a line like [I guess I need to get serious too…]. What’s more, he started using [Poison], the Narumiya family’s unique ability that he hadn’t used before. He shot liquid poison and sprayed toxic mist—with such varied attacks, Touji struggled greatly.
 
Huh? What was I doing during all that, you ask?… Read more

Since there were only two of us, we naturally had a strategy for approaching the duel. That strategy was: [never fight alone, no matter what].
 
In terms of individual power, the opponent who had been exposed to supernatural powers for a longer time had the advantage. So we placed at the core of our strategy the idea of always sticking together as a pair. That said, coordination isn’t something that comes so easily. That’s why we repeatedly practiced coordination in advance.… Read more

Unlike adults who have much to protect and sometimes must choose to retreat, everyone here is equally a high school student who values appearances. And Narumiya is like the ultimate example among them.
 
After being provoked this much, if he were to simply endure being talked down to, what would people whisper about him behind his back, what kind of looks would he receive? I know that. And of course, Narumiya knows it too. Therefore—
 
“Don’t get too cocky.… Read more

“So then, there’s only one thing we can do.”
 
“Yeah, make Akabana smile from the bottom of her heart… But Yukiharu, are you really sure about this?”
 
“Huh? Sure about what?”
 
“Well, Akabana said it herself, remember? If we get on the bad side of those families, we won’t be able to survive in gifted society.”
 
…Yeah, I mean, having finally made it into this dream world, only to have to disappear right away is honestly a bit lonely.… Read more

A sharp female voice rang through the classroom. And at that same moment, Narumiya’s fist stopped. I turned toward the voice, and there stood Akabana—her face twisted in anger, which I’d never seen before.
 
“Oh, Akane. I was just exterminating the pests for you.”
 
“Who asked you to do that? And stop calling me by my first name so casually… I’ve told you this before!”
 
It seemed Akabana and Narumiya had some history, but the air between them felt heavy and oppressive—definitely not the kind of relationship between mere friends.… Read more

It’s been a week since enrolling in the academy. Like ordinary high school students, I attend classes and on top of that complete recreation assignments—busy but fulfilling days.
 
As for those recreation assignments, our team of me, Touji, and Akabana, which I was initially anxious about working well, gradually develops bonds as we complete assignments and begins to function as a team—is what should happen, but of course it doesn’t.
 
○Second Assignment [Team Three-Legged Race (With Interference)]
 
“Wait!… Read more

“STOP! DON’T FIGHT IN FRONT OF ME!”
 
Don’t provoke them, Sugitani. Look, Akabana’s attacks are clearly getting more intense than before. She’s definitely internally furious. …Actually, you’ve got some impressive specs. You can respond to people’s words?
 
But what should we do? At this rate, we’re heading straight for a time-out. I should also give some instructions or advice… No, that’s wrong. Trying to do something I’m not used to won’t go well. Besides, I doubt someone like Akabana would obediently follow instructions from an amateur like me.… Read more

“Akabana-san, do you know how many training halls there are in total? Touji and I don’t know anything about that stuff…”
 
“…”
 
“Um, Akabana-san…?”
 
“…You’re noisy.”
 
Sensei, I wanna die… Well, that’s half a joke, but it’s been like this ever since we left the classroom. Since we’ve been placed in the same group, I definitely want to deepen my friendship with Akabana, and I’ve tried talking to her many times, but all I get back are cold words.… Read more