Anime, Girlfriend Shokuhou Misaki

The match will be played tomorrow morning.

"How's your recovery, Ikki?"

Makoto Haramura drank the milk tea in his hand in one breath and threw the garbage in his hand into the trash can.

Today, there is no Stella behind Haramura Makoto, and there is no Kurogane Shushizuku and Ayatsuji Kunase behind Kurogane Ikki.

There were only the two of them walking on the campus trail.

"To be honest, I can't say that my injuries have fully recovered, but I can guarantee that my spirit has been adjusted to a perfect state."

"In this state, I can definitely exert even stronger strength."

Kurogane Ikki stretched out his hand, repeated the action of clenching and unclenching his fist, and said confidently.

"That's good."

Haramura Makoto nodded his head.

Just like Kurogane Ikki has always been eager to fight with him, he is also eager to compete with Kurogane Ikki.

To be honest, Ikki Kurogane was his instructor in swordsmanship.

He had also seen Ikki Kurogane, the most talented swordsman in the world.

And according to Haramura Makoto's estimation, just like Stella is the strongest magic owner in the world, her magic power can naturally reach the astonishing A-level.

This is proof that Stella is favored by the world.

Compared with Stella, Ikki Kurogane is the exact opposite. He has the lowest overall ability and is abandoned by the world.

However, although Ikki Kurogane's all-around ability is low, it also brings him another talent.

In the words of Ikki Kurogane, no matter what kind of swordsmanship it is, he only needs to watch it once and practice a little bit himself, and then he can replicate it perfectly.

If swordsmanship is graded in this world, then Ikki Kurogane would undoubtedly be A-grade, just like Stella.

So he was looking forward to the upcoming battle with Kurogane Ikki.

"Then I will look forward to tomorrow."

"but--"

I stopped at a bench on the trail and sat down there.

"Although no one has told you during this period, you should have noticed it."

"Someone is targeting you, and is targeting you blatantly."

Perhaps because Kurogane Jushizuku didn't want to affect Kurogane Ikki's condition, she didn't tell Kurogane Ikki about Akaza's intrusion that day.

But Haramura Makoto felt that this was not the right way to do it. After thinking about it for a while, he decided to reveal the answer in this way.

"I know."

"Even though Shizuku didn't say it, I can feel it."

After waking up that day, Ikki Kurogane had already noticed the abnormality in his body temperature. Then, by feeling the residual magic power, he could conclude that his sister had used her supernatural powers in his room.

Even though she was sick, Kurogane Jushizuku was still so unscrupulous.

This is absolutely impossible for Kurogane Shushizuku, who values ​​herself so much.

Then the answer is that it is the special ability that Kurogane Shushizuku has to use.

Then again, among the woodcutters in this country, who would want to haggle with an ant every day?

Those people probably couldn't even remember Kurogane Ikki's name, let alone kidnap him.

So the only ones targeting him are the Kurotsuchi family that has been hindering him.

"So you are still prepared to work hard to gain your father's approval?"

Without any reason, Haramura Makoto suddenly asked this question to Kurogane Ikki.

But this can't be considered sudden, he actually wanted to say this for a long time.

"Well, I must become a true magic knight and gain my father's approval."

For Ikki Kurogane, who was abandoned by his family since childhood, family affection has become his complete obsession. He can overcome so many hardships just to prove himself in front of his father and regain his father's love.

He has always believed that his father and family abandoned him because he did not have the talent to become a magic knight.

If he became a magic knight, this situation would change.

"Ikki, have you ever thought that your idea is wrong in itself?"

"Perhaps your father never expected you to become a magic knight, or he did not want you to become a magic knight."

At this question from Haramura Makoto, Ikki Kurogane's pupils trembled subconsciously, a gleam of rejection flashed in his eyes, and then he forced himself to raise the corners of his mouth.

"What are you talking about?"

"My brothers always mocked my magic ability when I was little. Isn't it because my magic ability is inferior that everyone rejects me?"

Even when I said this myself, I didn't seem that confident.

It can be said that Ikki Kurogane's words are not convincing at all.

"Sure enough, you yourself have actually expected this a long time ago."

"It's just that you yourself have always been unwilling to believe it, right?"

Haramura Makoto showed an expression that said, "As expected."

It was not much different from what he had guessed. Kurogane Yan's performance was so obvious, how slow must Kurogane Ikki be to not notice it?

impossible!

The more children grow up in such an environment, the more sensitive they are to such things.

Ikki Kurogane fell completely silent, covering his face with his hands, looking like he didn't want to say anything.

"Ikki."

Haramura Makoto's voice suddenly became much duller.

"You should wake up from this boring fantasy. It will not do you any good in the future if you continue to indulge in it."

Today he wanted to completely shatter Ikki Kurogane's illusory dream.

It's okay to be obsessed with gaining someone's recognition now, but when Kurogane Ikki's sword is really sharpened and this fantasy is broken, Kurogane Ikki may never recover.

There is still time now, and he doesn't want to ruin this friend.

"From what I know about your father, he wants to maintain the stability of the class system."

"He wants the social classes to be solidified. People with different talents should stay in different positions. Don't dream of overthrowing the superiors or reversing the order. In this way, he wants to keep the world solidified."

"all in all."

"You are now the biggest heretic to your father."

“As an F-rank knight, you did not give up being like an ordinary person, finding a job to do an ordinary person’s work and living like an ordinary person.

"As an F-rank knight, you did not give up on yourself. Instead, you looked forward to changing the system through the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival and proving that an F-rank knight can also become a magic knight."

"As an F-rank knight, it is not reasonable for you to be defeated by an E-rank knight."

"On the contrary, he gradually proved himself in this selection competition, defeating E-class knights, D-class knights, C-class knights, and B-class knights."

"In fact, why do we need the Seven Star Sword Dance? You have already proven your ability and strength by now."

"Do you know how many people are waiting for you to make a comeback and climb all the way to the top?"

That's right, that's it.

Do you really think that tomorrow everyone will be supporters of Haramura Makoto?

No, in fact, many of the low-level knights in the academy are expecting Ikki Kurogane to defeat him and truly prove himself.

Because if Ikki Kurogane can defeat him.

Isn't this proving that this world is not hopeless, and as long as they work hard, they can defeat the Swordsmen who are stronger than themselves?

"Is that really the case..."

Kurogane Ikki's voice was so low that it was almost inaudible.

But his words actually proved the opposite, that he had already anticipated this in his heart.

Yes, in fact, he himself is very clear about it.

I have already proved myself a long time ago, so it's okay if my father has never paid attention to my situation.

But since they were able to send people to target me, at least they had investigated me.

Know your current strength.

Since such power cannot gain his father's recognition, will his victory in the Seven Star Sword Dance be recognized by him?

No, it's impossible.

"So what exactly does he want me to do?"

"What should I do to be recognized by him?"

Grabbing his hair with both hands, Kurogane Ikki let out a mad scream.

It was just a guess just now, but now it is blatantly exposed. Exposing this reality means that Haramura Makoto has directly shattered the ideal that he has always insisted on and strived for.

"Ah--"

"If you really just want that kind of father's love, you might as well give up everything you have now and be an obedient and stupid son. I think that when the time comes, Hei Tieyan will not hesitate to give you some worthless praise."

Hearing what Kurogane Ikki said, Haramura Makoto scolded him mercilessly.

But when he saw that there was no excitement or interest in Kurogane Ikki's eyes, Haramura Makoto nodded secretly in his heart.

This shows that Ikki Kurogane has not given up himself in order to gain his father's approval.

"So, my persistence is meaningless?"

Although there was no emotion expressed in that regard, the light in Kurogane Ikki's eyes gradually dimmed.

"What do you mean by meaningless?"

Haramura Makoto scolded harshly again.

Now has come to a critical moment, and we cannot give this guy a chance to do something wrong.

"If it weren't for those persistence, would you be able to have such powerful swordsmanship now?"

"Can you endure the pain of the past and persist until now?"

“Although the past was not beautiful, it did become food for your growth.”

Ikki Kurogane's face looked extremely bad, but Haramura Makoto continued talking regardless.

"It doesn't matter if you abandon your beliefs in order to gain your father's approval."

"All you have to do now is rebuild your faith."

"Recast your own beliefs?"

Haramura Makoto's words finally aroused Kurogane Ikki's interest. He slowly raised his head, and the mist on his face seemed to be gradually fading away.

"Yes."

"What's the point of that kind of father's approval?"

"Hasn't someone already recognized you? Why don't you swing your sword for her, for the people who have recognized you and are willing to stay with you forever?"

Every word spoken by Haramura Makoto was like a hammer striking a copper bell, hitting Kuroyuki Ikki's heart hard.

But this did not make Kurogane Ikki become more and more decadent.

Instead, a new light slowly ignited in his eyes.

"Ikki, your previous sword swings were too narrow."

"Yes, Makoto, just like you said, my sword was swung too narrowly before."

Ikki Kurogane's eyes have become firm again.

Yes, is my father’s approval really necessary?

It's not necessary.