Moving on to chapter 7 now. Enjoy.

You Have Been Challenged

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Continuing from where we left off:

"You know her, Minami?" Daisuke looks at Minami. Miharu though decides to answer for her.

"I'm Miharu Shimizu from Class D. Minami and I are bound together by twisted fate of love," Miharu then hugs Minami a bit too tight.

"Miharu, get off of me,"

"Oh, honey. You know I can't do that,"

Daisuke doesn't know what to make of this situation.

"Miharu has issues with men. So she is attracted to women instead," Himeji briefly explains Miharu's background.

"That's right. Now leave my honey alone,"

"Wait, hold on-"

Miharu went to hit Daisuke with a roundhouse kick. But, Daisuke blocked it. Miharu kept up the attack with a barrage of fists and kicks. To Minami and Himeji's surprise, Daisuke is able to block or avoid all of them. This has got Miharu frustrated.

"Stop dodging my attacks, dammit,"

"If I do, I'll never be able to let it go,"

Miharu stopped attacking with her and Daisuke standing on both sides.

"How are you able to not get hit by any of my attacks?" Miharu is confounded by Daisuke's ability to dodge attacks.

"I'm a pro-wrestler in-training that uses the 'Strong Style' approach which requires me to use my limbs effectively when it comes to wrestling. That's why I know some martial arts like Karate and Taekwondo," Daisuke explains his fighting approach. Miharu just scoffs away.

"Hmph. You may have charmed some of my classmates, but I won't fall for it. All men are dirty, filthy pigs,"

"I think she has misplaced anger on men… Miharu. I think you are blind about men. Not all of them are what you perceive they are. Besides, I have no intention of charming anyone,"

Miharu and Daisuke kept on staring at each other with Minami and Himeji, who were at awe at Daisuke even more, looking on. The silence is broken by Daisuke's phone. He takes it out and sees Shouko's number. He has given his number to her during lunch just now in case if there is anything.

"Hello?"

Daisuke listens intently to what Shouko is saying.

"I'm on my way," Daisuke hangs up and walks off to the direction of his class.

"Daisuke, where are you going?" Minami asked.

"My class has been challenged to a war by Class E. I have to go back. Oh, and Miharu?"

"Hm?"

"Just think about what I said to you. As for Minami and Himeji, we'll continue the conversation tomorrow," With that, Daisuke bids farewell with the three girls looking on. Moments later, Daisuke enters Class A.

"Shouko, what's the-"

"DAISUKE-KUN!"

"Aw, crap…"

The fangirls from Class E finally got a hold on to Daisuke. He struggles to break free, but to no avail. This lead to Hiromi Nakabayashi, the Class E rep, to break things up.

"EVERYONE, KNOCK IT OFF!"

The fracas suddenly ceased and the fangirls dispersed.

"So, that's why they want to come along…" Hiromi sweat-dropped. Once Hiromi got a good view of Daisuke, she points at him menacingly.

"You. Because of you, one of our own got hospitalized because of a broken jaw. And I challenge Class A to an ST War," Hiromi declares her challenge. But Daisuke remains unfazed and smiles. Everyone was perplexed at Daisuke's emotions. Daisuke stands up to go face-to-face with Hiromi. Yuuko watches this from a distance.

"What is he doing?" Yuuko continues to observe. Back with Daisuke…

"Are you sure about that? Are you really ready to take the top class on? I may be a newbie here, but I'm very well aware on how capable this class is,"

The students could feel the intensity in the air. Even more so for Hiromi.

"W-w-why of course I do. I know that we're ready. All of us," Hiromi stuttered.

Daisuke takes a look at Hiromi and the other Class E students who followed her. Daisuke slightly tilted his head to the right.

"In that case. Shouko. You're the class rep. Are we going to an ST War?" Daisuke looks at Shouko.

"Yes, we are. After school today," Shouko accepted. Daisuke looks back at Hiromi.

"Oh. Hiromi, was it? Tell your hospitalized buddy that he should know when to shut his mouth,"

With that, Class E takes their leave. But not before Hiromi taking a glance at Kubo and the fangirls shouting their declaration of love towards Daisuke, leading the latter to sigh heavily. However, Daisuke noticed Hiromi's actions, but decided to forget about it for now as he has other problems.

"Shouko. Sorry for stealing your thunder like that. Since I was the one responsible for instigating the war, I have to do something about it," Daisuke folds his arms.

"It's Ok. I would've accepted the challenge either way. And you did what you have to do,"

"Anyway, I'm pretty sure we're gonna win this war," Then, Kubo joins in the conversation.

"How can you be sure?"

"You heard the way Hiromi-san answered my question. She doesn't sound confident. She may say that her class is in unity, but unity alone won't work alone if you don't have the proper resources and strategy when it comes to a war. In this case, Class E is lacking firepower compared to ours. However, we may get outsmarted by them,"

"But can't we hit them straight on? It will save less time and-" Daisuke cuts off Kubo.

"Out of the question. Our firepower may be superb, but it won't be worth jack without a strategy. You guys nearly lost to Class F, right?" Everyone in the classroom was caught off guard by Daisuke's words.

"How did you-" Daisuke was one step ahead of Aiko.

"The guys at Class F told me earlier. I don't know much about the details, but I feel that is true judging by how all of you reacted when I said that earlier. All I know is that Yuuko saw an opportunity to attack Yuuji and took the chance. Thus giving this class the victory in a tight war," Daisuke glances at Yuuko, only for the ambassador to look away to avoid Daisuke's eyesight. Shouko thought about what Daisuke said before voicing out her opinion.

"You're right, Daisuke. I think it's best to discuss a strategy. We have at least 20 minutes before lunch is over, so let's discuss this now,"

And so, Shouko starts the strategy meeting.

"I don't know much about what Class E is all about," Daisuke said.

"Well, I know that Hiromi would always go to the class rep herself to deal the blow faster rather than sit still in her class," Aiko explains.

"And she would always bring the whole class with her too," Kubo adds.

"I see. But, I'm pretty sure that she would change her strategy since she should know taking us head-on is futile," Daisuke said.

"So what should we do?" Kubo said.

"I'm telling you all this is a waste of time. We already won the war. They don't have what it takes to beat us,"

Attention is now focused to the Class A ambassador, Yuuko. Daisuke speaks up.

"When I look from your point of view, I understand. But I'm not gonna underestimate any form of opposition. Regardless of whether they're strong or not," Daisuke puts his hands into his pockets. Yuuko looks away with disgust. Daisuke slowly turns his head back in front while sighing.

"So, you say that they go into packs, correct?"

"Yep," Aiko re-confirms.

"Here's an idea of mine,"

Everyone looks up to the big screen where the layout of the 2nd year classes' floor is shown. After Daisuke explains the plan, everyone thought he is out of his mind.

"Daisuke, are you sure about this?" Aiko confronted.

"I'm sure. It's suicidal, I know. But it's a simple strategy,"

"But I still think you should have someone to be at your side," Shouko recommended. It was then Aiko whispered something into Shouko's ear. Whatever it was said, Shouko seems to agree.

"Well, if you insist," Daisuke said.

"Good. Yuuko, take care of him," Shouko looks at Yuuko. But the ambassador is none too pleased about the decision.

"WHAT?! But, class rep-"

"Yuuko, you're the best at this subject. That's why I want you to be with Daisuke,"

"B-but… Fine," Yuuko huffed while folding her arms.

"Good. Meeting is dismissed everyone,"

Everyone went back to what they're doing in a flash. Daisuke and Yuuko stare at each other. With Aiko and Shouko…

"Are you sure this going to work, Aiko?"

"I'm positive. I know they have history together judging at how those two interact with each other lately. He may not look like it, but I know Daisuke is hurt because of Yuuko constantly ignoring him. All they need is to talk to each other and hopefully by the end of today, let bygones be bygones,"

"But they might bicker and put the whole plan in jeopardy," Shouko points out the other outcome. Aiko paused for a moment before sighing.

"It's a risk I'm willing to take,"

They look at Daisuke and Yuuko, who are still looking at each other before they go their separate ways for now.

To Be Continued

Don't know if I captured Miharu well. Anyway, next chapter will see Daisuke's plan put into action. Can Daisuke and Yuuko get along? Stay tuned for the next chapter.