"Double!" he called out but I knew it is already too late. There is no way that he would be able to avoid this kind of ending that we have created. I am sorry…Despite that I have met you in an accident when you rushed out of that booth; I have a sudden interest in you that I even invited you to go out with me. I hate to admit it that I was shy when I was dressed up like a maid in front of you that I had to play fair and made you wear one…I was jealous that you ended up more attractive than I could've imagined. And when you suddenly pulled my hand out as we got chased by your friends, I had a lot of fun and had a strange sensation upon me but when she asked you to duel with her, I'm afraid that you will be forgotten about me that way. So I chose to attempt and defeat you in the semi-finals. However, you managed to beat me not with strength, but with trickery that I am mad…not because you have humiliated me…I am mad because you are so determined to face Eruna in a one-sided battle. I don't want to see you get hurt so I decided to pretend that I don't accept the way you fight, hoping that you would give up, but you still managed to go out here and then found my weakness that I can't hurt you completely…I hated it…I can't stand it that you are so deeply etched into my head that I can't remove you even if I shatter my head into a million pieces like glass and remove you from them. It's so vexing… and here you are now, facing the most destructive attack with no chance but surrender and endure that pain yet you still struggle? Still hoping that there's a chance for us…but…that would be over now…since you…lo-
"What's this folks?! This is an amazing feat!" What are they talking about? What is it that I have a sudden fear in this kind of situation? It's like a sudden rush that I felt that this battle isn't over? Is it really my wish? Is there really a way for this person whom, for some reason, I had admired in this short span of time we have spent be able to escape this attack we are capable of creating?!
"! Seisa-san! He dodged to the left?!"
"…?!" that won't be possible because…
"…h-he is on my right!" W-what is going on? We are only briefed that summoned beings these students can produce, can possess a capability based on the certain amount of scores, highest ones are the most common. But what we see before us as our blast cleared its way and the smoke of its aftermath followed was…the 2 summoned beings of Yoshii Akihisa.
"People of the audience, I can't believe what we have witnessed, Yoshii Akihisa had summoned another summoned being and managed to save himself by performing a platform jump with each other, an incredible feat to watch. I would ask a comrade of his who bears the same strange ability he presented in the semi-finals match to come and explain to us their unique abilities."
I don't know about this red haired man who then approached this feature. I only know his name of Sakamoto Yuuji. We only stare in awe as we are cautious now in this battle situation. He spoke himself with dignity as well as a leader like speech to gather the attention of the audience and explain to them the actions of the glowing bracelet that Akihisa-kun possessed.
"Very well, it was back in Fumizuki Academy tournament festival that we are introduced with the platinum bracelets. This idiot and I won them with our efforts to defeat our opponents."
"HEY!"
"…In any case, the platinum bracelets are the Fumizuki Academy's principal's handiwork, they have three unique features: 1) Each of them has a different way of doing things: Mine creates another summoning field which possibly negates an area with an existing summoning field, and the other creates another summoned being; 2) Since these two have different functions, they have different conditions but; 3) both of them can only be handled by a student with a very low score due to the instability of the item, in other words, a platinum bracelet that can create another can only be used by a total idiot who now possess 3 points."
"HEY! DON'T YOU HAVE A SOFTER BLOW THAN THIS?!"
"I would but then again, there's no such thing as a soft blow to you than being a 'special child'."
"EAT YOUR WORDS, YOU BASTARD!"
"Why won't you come up and say it to my face!"
From his short yet concise explanation, we fully understand what he is trying to say.
"Fufu…So Akihisa-sempai has created a player 2 in this game for us, Seisa-sempai."
"Don't belittle me, I have managed to practice myself with these guys for the past year."
…I can't just understand what he's thinking? It's like he's throwing away all common knowledge that we had.
"Well, let's see then if you can take us on before Seisa-san's time ran out."
...Why?
"Well, I take you up on your offer and do it better! I'm going to make you dance!"
...Just why?!
"Let's go then!"
…Why won't you just give up?!
"AFTER YOU!"
"…idiot…"
…I…love…you…
I managed to escape myself using this last card that I have and now is the time to use it to the fullest. I began by attacking both of them at the same time in different locations. I try to maintain my focus as there are too many tasks to do: Attack and Counter-attack of one as well as the other not to mention avoiding their special attacks. It was the only thing that would save me from the trap that they managed to do earlier. I am sweating more than just bullets as my focus slowly start to waver. But it was that time when…
"Mikagura Seisa, your assist time is done!" that I managed to relieve myself and withdrew back one of my summoned being.
"So, you're just using your other summoned being to keep me at bay and away from Seisa-sempai, huh? What a sneaky guy you are." I couldn't retort back to what she said but only gave a nod of agreement which surprised her…I guess I surprised myself as well…but there was a reason.
"…I'm not smart, even if I worked my whole ass off. But, there are some things that we, idiots are capable of." And I don't even want to brag it but this is what we are brought up with. Living with the class F, sharing their sufferings and pains; going through all the torture and all the torture devices we could laid our hands on; even fighting a one sided war. There is a reason that we are banded together
"It's because we idiots don't know when to give up! Even in a one sided battle like this won't even scare me. And I know somewhere in you is an idiot that also doesn't know when to surrender. Using all the tricks and traps we can use to defeat our enemies, that is one way we win but, when it comes to the battle of the idiots, the only thing that begs the question 'which one of us is the 'real' idiot?'."
I could see it in her eyes as she was shocked by my declaration but soon her lips curled up and gave me her frank answer.
"I'm surprised that you called both of us idiots. Although it hurts to both our pride, the winner of the battle is the idiot of idiots." I chuckled and prepared both of my summoned beings for battle once more.
"Deal!" And thus, our battle went on with more intensity than it was before. The sparks are now emitting both of my summoned beings' weapons and her hard arms and legs as they clashed to one another. I sent my other summoned being to another area to corner her but she managed to outmaneuver them and created a reset to our battle. It's like we're sword dancing, the beat is based on the battle and that if you missed just one beat and it's all over for you.
My eyes went left and right as to focus the battle of maintaining good control and momentum of both summoned beings all the while being aware of her attacks. We don't leave each other an opening to give rest as we gave it our all in this crucial battle. I know that in my heart, someone is waiting for me behind that wall. And I have to break it in order to meet her. It's now or never… has the battle for being a fool has begun.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the cornered Yoshii Akihisa, has finally turned the tides to his favor with his final trump card. Will he finally be able to finish off Ichinomiya Eruna or will it backfire on him and cost him the match? They only have 2 minutes left in this 40 minutes battle but the intensity might felt too long for them."
We huffed and puffed as our bodies are reaching beyond their limit. My vision is slowly starting to blur and I felt that we are both staggering.
"Nee…Sempai…Let's…Finish…This…"
"S…Sure…" I can only reply weakly as it seems we have decided this to end it the way it should've ended. I regained my consciousness and raised both my summoned beings' weapons at her once more.
"ORAAAAAAHHH!" "EEEEEYAAAAAAAHHHHH!" We roared as loud as we can as we charged headlong into the battle field.
"I GOT YOU NOW!" I yelled out as My summoned being leapt up to strike her crystal.
"Humph!" she curled herself backwards to avoid it but as soon as she recovered, I let my other summoned being followed her attack. "Gotcha!" "Tch! You got me!..." "NOT YET!" She barked as she leapt herself backwards with her fingers forming itself to a familiar gun form and a low glowing orb began to emit from her fingertips. "OH NO YOU DON'T!" I barked back as I chased her.
"""ERUNA, BEHIND YOU!""" """AKIHISA!""" the allies of both sides cried out but needless to say…we are one of a kind who won't listen to people in the heat of battle.
"TENSION MAX!..." "HERE I COME!"
It's because…
"""YOOOOU IIIDDIIIIIOOOOOOOTTSSS!"""
"GOOOOO!" "ORAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!"
