Four of the five BBs meet with Mitsuru, who tells them to attend counseling after school. The school has given them another chance, but they cannot participate in PE or any sporting clubs. Sports festivals are banned while the BB attends. Students show open hostility in the hallways. Two students say everyone's forced to attend school despite no teachers and say some nasty remarks. Haruka goes on vacation, leaving BB to self-study. Then they meet Dr. Haruki, who's basically Aries Mu with braided brown hair, wears glasses, and has the same two facial marks. He tells them to join clubs if they want students to like them.
The weather for today is sunny and cloudy.
Seiya, Shiryu, Hyoga, and Shun access the director's office.
Mitsuru - Good morning, boys! Have a seat.
The BBs sit at his command. His gesture is welcoming, but the tension is stiff.
Mitsuru - Personally, I'm glad you're here, but changes had to be made. First of all, you're banned from PE. That much is obvious. You'll have your free period instead. How you'll spend it, is up to you. Just don't attend gym grounds.
Seiya - So, no PE for us ever...
Mitsuru - Secondly, any sports event on campus is banned for the student's safety.
Shiryu - And that's because of us?
Mitsuru - Of course! We can't afford to get a liability.
Shun - Students must be disappointed...
Mitsuru - Without a doubt. This definitely affected student morale. Therefore, you should see the counselor after school. He will tell you how to regain student trust.
Hyoga (raised eyebrow) School... counselor?
Mitsuru - Don't worry. He's a long-time staff of this school. Plus, he already knows who you were way before you came here, so there isn't anything he wouldn't know.
The BBs are dismissed upon hearing those words. As they head to class, students stand in the hallway and open rooms filled with contempt.
Seiya - Wow, they're seriously pissed.
Two peculiar students, a boy and a girl, step forward.
Pigtailed student (upset) Thanks to you, we're still forced to attend even without teachers around. And the sports festival that a ton of people came here for? It's gone. Way to mess up our high school experience.
Spiky-haired student (grunts) Idiots!
Shun - Wait!
Hyoga - Forget it, Shun.
The BBs enter the classroom, but Haruka is the only one there.
Haruka - Good morning, boys!
Shiryu (bows) Good morning, Haruka-san.
Seiya - Where is everybody?
Haruka - It'll be accurate to say none of them came...
Hyoga - Because of us, right?
Haruka nods.
Shun - We heard there are no teachers.
Haruka - Yeah, all of them quit after the incident. (grabs bag) Well, I'll be taking my leave.
Seiya (surprised) You're quitting too?!
Haruka - Nah! I'll be taking an extended vacation. When the new teachers are hired, I'll simply make my return.
Shiryu - How long will it take?
Haruka - It could take a whole school year. (gives sheets) Here are some handouts to get started. Study whatever you like. Later.
The BBs stare in desolation as they witness Haruka exiting the classroom. An eerie silence fills the empty classroom, and thus, many hours pass.
Seiya - This is it, huh.
The BBs stand outside the counselor's office.
Shun - The sign says "counselor's office."
Hyoga - I hope he is what Mitsuru says he is.
Shiryu - Only one thing to find out.
They enter the office, which looks empty due to its spaciousness.
Seiya - He's not here.
? - Haha! No, young Bronze Saint.
Shiryu - Who said that?
? - Me, of course.
Hyoga - Where are you?
? - I'm here.
Shun - We can't see you.
? - Turn to your right.
They shift their attention toward Aries Mu—er, the school counselor. His looks match, except for the difference between being a braided brunette and wearing glasses. Dibs on the lab coat. Their image of Mu overlays too.
Counselor - Please, have a seat. Let's get comfortable first.
The BBs sit on an elaborate couch.
Dr. Haruki - Thank you for coming. I am Dr. Haruki.
Hyoga - This is not a hospital.
Dr. Haruki - Haha! I'm a therapist.
The BBs stare, confused.
Dr. Haruki - I studied psychology.
Again the stares.
Dr. Haruki (sweatdrop) I listen to people's problems.
Seiya - I have a question: Are you from Jamir?
Dr. Haruki - Why is that?
Seiya - Because of your facial marks.
Dr. Haruki - People keep asking me that... (sighs) My ancestors are from Jamir. Therefore, I was born and raised in Japan. Don't ask how I got it because I was born with it, and that's that. Anyway, that's not why you're here. You're here because the director told you.
Shun - Yes, he said something about restoring trust.
Dr. Haruki - Exactly! And your solution to the problem is very simple.
Seiya (perks up) Drop out of school?
Dr. Haruki - No! You'll attend clubs. (gives sheets) Here's a handout with a list of clubs available. Choose whichever you like. Don't pick sports, of course. But you don't need to decide right now. You can decide tomorrow.
Remember though, I'll keep tabs on you. You need to start making progress in your school life. This is three years of school we're talking about. Surely, you're aware Miss Kido will visit you every week. She reports to the director, who reports to me. If anything looks off, I will come to you right away. Because if any of you get expelled, all of you will get expelled. So be careful about what you do.
Seiya - Wow, the stakes are high. We've been through so much. (stands) We should be able to accomplish this task. How many miracles have we achieved? Look, I still don't want to be here. But since we have no choice, we must make use of the situation and attend clubs.
Shun (stands too) I agree! We must earn their trust.
Hyoga - This is our first task without any fistfighting. I'm in.
Shiryu - I'm in too. I want to collaborate.
Dr. Haruki - Looks like you boys decided. Good!