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With such expectations, although their hands no longer moved, they sat next to Yuan Qianye and still spoke to him with concern from time to time.

At this time, Busujima Saeko, who went to draw lots, came back.

"I'm sorry, everyone. I'm just not very lucky."

As soon as Busujima Saeko said this, everyone except Minamoto Chiye became nervous instantly.

Could it be that they had already drawn the favorite to win the championship in the preliminary round? !

I can't be that unlucky! I have to go through a tough battle right from the start?

Busujima Saeko revealed the result: "National Meguro Junior High School is a weak team with no past achievements and no reputation."

"Is that so..." Gen Chiye and Busujima Saeko had the same expression, and they sighed slightly with a sense of disappointment.

"I'm sorry, Qianye-kun, I can't let you give your all and enjoy the game right from the start."

"It's okay, senior sister, we will have plenty of opportunities later."

Kendo club teacher, remaining regulars, and other members of the club: "(;?_?) ..."

Do you two want to hear what you are talking about?!

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054: Why aren't you laughing? (8000) (3)

The Kendo Club's advisory teacher held the manual and looked at the list of players from the National Meguro Junior High School who were about to play against him, and couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

They were all first-year students, probably because the school's kendo club had just been formed.

Either there are no soldiers available at all, otherwise they would not be competing with such a lineup.

Too immature!

Maybe they just come here to join the numbers and experience the atmosphere of the live game, or maybe they want to win at least once so that they can celebrate when they go back, and look back on it as a passionate youth.

It’s a pity that we met Sichuan Blue in the first game.

There is no need to say much about Busujima Saeko, who comes from a kendo family. Gen Chiye is also a complete monster. He has grown rapidly after only learning kendo for a month.

Although his skills cannot be compared with the strongest member of the club, Saeko Busujima, his terrifying thing is his amazing physical fitness. By taking advantage of his physical advantage, he has been able to fight Busujima back and forth in the near future!

In the best-of-three format, they'll be in a safe position as long as nothing goes wrong.

Knowing this situation, the third regular player of Sichuan Blue, Yusuke Ushiyama, stood up domineeringly and volunteered to be the first to appear!

His idea is simple: why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut?

One of the two ace players in their team can just sit on the sidelines to conserve their strength!

Besides, the further along in the competition, the stronger the opponents he will encounter. He knows his own kendo skills well. Among his peers, he is considered to be okay, but not so good that he can stand out from the crowd!

Now that he has seen a weak opponent, he will rush over and grab a victory. Even if he loses again later, he will not be ashamed, because at least he has won.

This is the amazing wisdom of a junior high school senior! It's all foresight!

Busujima Saeko and Minamoto Chiye had no objection to this.

The others arranged protective gear for Yusuke Ushiyama, and after the referee's signal, he walked onto the fighting field with his head held high.

As soon as he came on the court and saw his opponent who was much shorter than him, he couldn't help but laugh!

How can you learn kendo without paying attention to nutritional intake? Such a body is too weak!

They are both in the first grade of junior high school, but this kid can't be compared with Junior Yuan at all. He hasn't even started to develop at all!

He was even worried that when he chopped down with all his strength with the bamboo sword, his opponent would not even have time to react and would kneel on the ground!

Although he looked down on the opponent in his heart, the etiquette of kendo could not be abandoned. Ushiyama Yusuke still saluted the opponent very politely, then took three steps forward to the starting line and squatted, waiting for the referee to announce the official start of the game.

Not far from the sidelines, although the two substitute seniors of Sichuan Blue had restrained their expressions, they still couldn't help but whisper and laugh with each other. Their minds were even no longer on the game in front of them, but on other fields.

If nothing unexpected happens, the chances of them appearing on the field are slim, but they also want to make some contribution to winning the game.

For example, you can analyze the personal habits and sword techniques of other strong team players for reference by your own regular players. This way, at least you can participate in the competition!

"Our school is very strong. If we really have a strong rival, it would be Suzuran and Shohoku Middle School. If they can draw lots and get together, we can be sure of winning, if not rest easy."

"Indeed, but compared to the future matches, how many moves do you think the one on the field now can withstand from Yusuke?"

"Yusuke is tall and has long arms, which is completely different from that short guy. He has a huge advantage in terms of size. The guy on the other side will definitely not last more than five rounds in his hands."

"I think Yusuke will be soft-hearted and give him some slack, so I can go around with him for a few rounds before taking him down in one fell swoop..."

"Senior, it's over."

After a light sigh, Busujima Saeko's elegant voice interrupted the two substitute seniors' dreams.

Indeed, when they turned their eyes to the field, Ushiyama Yusuke had been forced to the edge of the field, and the three referees all raised the white flags in their hands, declaring the other party the winner!

In the audience, Eriri and Rikka nervously clasped their hands together!

"What should we do! Did we lose the first game?"

"Why did you suddenly get hit on the forehead? Dodge it!"

After hearing what Rikka said, Touka tapped her head again speechlessly: "Do you think I'm playing house with you? Kendo is a competitive sport, it's not that easy to dodge."

Yang No wasn't as nervous as the others. After taking a sip of her drink, she smiled and explained, "Don't worry. The team competition is a best-of-three format. Everyone plays the same way. You score points by striking your opponent with your bamboo sword at specific points. The first one to score two points officially wins the match."

Hope welled up in Rikka's eyes. "So, we haven't lost the first game yet. There's still hope?"

Although she didn't know the person who made the first appearance, and didn't care whether he won or lost, he was in the same team with Qianye, which made a completely different situation!

"Yeah, that's right. If he can adjust his mindset and catch up, he might be able to come from behind and win the first game."

While Haruno was comforting Rikka and Eriri, Yukino, who had been quietly watching the competition from beginning to end, spoke up and reminded them, "Sister, that may not be the case anymore."

Yusuke Ushiyama came to the sidelines in silence and with his head down, which was in stark contrast to his behavior when he came on the court.

"I really am...! I'm so sorry!"

After he left the field, he felt ashamed to face his teammates. He didn't even take off his mask and bent down 90 degrees to apologize!

This was because it was at the competition venue and there were so many cameras filming around, otherwise he really wanted to apologize directly by kneeling down!

He lost the first game entirely because he underestimated his opponent!

In the second game, he had not yet adjusted his mentality from the defeat in the first game. He was determined to attack fiercely to gain an advantage. As a result, he left a big flaw and was hit directly in the hand by the opponent, giving away the crucial first game!

The happier the audience at Meguro Junior High School across the street cheered, the more lifeless their side seemed.

"It's okay, Senior Ushiyama. There are always winners and losers in kendo competitions. It's okay to lose once. We can just try again next time." Busujima Saeko, who was about to go on stage to start the second game, comforted him softly.

She really didn't mind. After all, she had full confidence in both herself and Yuan Qianye, who she had trained and taught every day during this period.

Yuan Qianye also patted his shoulder and said, "That's right, senior, you've worked hard. Leave the rest to me and my senior."

Ushiyama Yusuke, a senior student, was moved to tears by their kindness. Fortunately, he had not taken off his mask yet, so no one could see the changes in his expression.

He bent down again and ran to the back of the team without saying a word to adjust his mood.

"The second game is about to begin, and both players are coming on stage."

Eriri, who was in the audience, saw Busujima Saeko appear on stage.

She was quite familiar with this person, so she quietly leaned over to Yukino's ear and told her the general situation.

Upon hearing that this person was Busujima Saeko, who had a deep connection with Minamoto Chiya and who had caused Eriri to misunderstand her before, Yukino became interested and watched her match much more seriously than in the first game.

However, the second game ended much faster than the first game.

Putting aside the pre-match formalities, it was really just a face-to-face encounter!

Busujima Saeko shouted while attacking quickly, accurately and ruthlessly. After a successful strike, she quickly turned around and retreated to create some distance.

Both times it was so simple, and you could see that the referee who raised the flag looked a little confused.

In the first game, at least the two players exchanged a few moves, but in the second game, one side completely crushed the other!

After winning the second game, Busujima Saeko saluted her opponent and left the court without changing her expression. She took off her mask and showed a calm and elegant smile when talking to her teammates.

Yukino in the audience was watching her from afar. This girl named Busujima Saeko possessed many beautiful qualities that she did not have. She was strong, heroic, and full of cohesion.

When she was far away in Eagle Country, all the things Eriri said about this person did not cause much psychological fluctuation in her, but now after hearing the name for a long time, she finally confirmed it with her own eyes.

It is undeniable that a very complicated and indescribable emotion rose in Yukino's heart.

Especially when she handed him a tissue after seeing Yuan Qianye leave the stage, and before Yuan Qianye went on stage, she eagerly surrounded him, checking whether his protective gear was properly worn...

Their movements were intimate, and the eye contact, smiles, and frowns they created during these interactions were all so touching... so touching...

"Xueino...Xueino..."

Eriri's call brought Yukino back to her senses and she turned her head to look at her.

Eriri's face was filled with worry: "Yukino, what's wrong with you? You didn't respond when I called you just now."

Yukino put her finger between her eyebrows and said, "Maybe there are too many people here, and I'm a little uncomfortable."

"Indeed, you've never been good at being in places with too many people since you were a child. They say the noise will give you a headache. How about I go out with you for a walk and get some fresh air?"

Yukino shook her head: "We came here today just to cheer him up, not to mention you brought a camera with you."

When Eriri was pointed out, her face turned slightly red.

Indeed, she had made sufficient preparations for today and even borrowed her father's extremely precious camera, just to take more handsome photos of Yuan Qianye showing off his prowess at the competition!

She had thought it all out. When she got home, she sorted out the photos she had taken, put them in an album, and gave it to him as his birthday present this year.

Such an important moment in life is recorded and can be used to reminisce about the past at any time in the future. It is definitely very memorable!

Of course, Eriri would definitely secretly keep an extra set of photos for her own safekeeping...

There's no other meaning! I just simply want to have more simple memories with simple friends! That's all!

"Okay, don't worry about me, he's on stage, let's watch the game."

"Ah."

"Qianye! Come on!"

Rikka had already stood up and started shouting, but was quickly forced to sit down again by Touka who held her head down.

This is not Yuan Qianye's first time participating in a kendo competition.

However, this national-level competition, whether in terms of the competition venue, the number of spectators, or the professionalism of the referees, was much better than the kendo competition jointly organized by several campuses that he had participated in before.

He understood the specific process of the game and maintained a fairly stable mentality.

Don’t be fooled by the fact that his conversation with Busujima Saeko when he came back from drawing lots left all his teammates speechless and not knowing what expression to show.

But he won't make the same mistake as his teammate who plays first.

Although Yuan Qianye was proud, he was never arrogant and always kept the words of that great man in mind.

——You can despise your opponent strategically, but you must take your opponent seriously tactically!

Yuan Qianye believes that he will inevitably win, but that doesn't mean he will take the game lightly!

Even a lion will fight a rabbit with all its might! It won't give its opponent any chance to take advantage!

The referee announced the start of the match, and both sides slowly stood up from their kneeling position and slowly approached each other.

Yuan Qianye observed the opponent's steps and the direction of the sword, and made a feint, seemingly going to attack the opponent's abdomen, but in fact he suddenly changed his move and chopped towards the opponent's head!

The opponent was unable to dodge or react in time.

"Snapped!"

"noodle!"

After Yuan Qianye succeeded in his attack, he shouted with great momentum and quickly distanced himself from the opponent.

The rules of kendo competitions are somewhat complicated, and you can't score points just by hitting your opponent.