Chapter 7 - Old and New Opponents
[Ooarai Girls High School - Garage]
"Attention Boys and Girls! Our First Opponent has been decided!" Anzu announced
"Who will it be this time Kaichou-san?" Erwin asked
"Drum roll please!" Anzu shouted
*Drum sounds
(The all looked towards the sound of the drums and it was Ken banging his hand on the TIger)
"Stop that Ken-chan it's embarrassing!"
"Ehh Ono-kun come on join me.."
"SAUNDERS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL!"
"Ooohhhh~" everyone in the garage said in awe
"Deja vu…" said Mako with a sleepy tone
"A rematch with Saunders huh?" Caesar said
(A lot of comments were heard but all of them were excited and not scared)
"Have you fought Saunders before girls?"
"Yes Gero-kun they were also our first match-up last year!" Oryo replied
"Hmmm..how was it?"
"It was a very close fight!" Yuzu said
"Yeah that's right! It was down to 3 versus 5 tanks!" Karina shouted
"But thanks to Hana-san she was able to hit their flag tank from above and won us the match!" Miho said
"Nice marksmanship Hana-san!" Gero with a thumbs up
"No..no it was all our efforts that won us that match" Hana replied with a blush
(All of them smiled and listened to their commander)
"Alright girls we all know how strong Saunders is but we also are stronger than before!"
"It won't be like last time and we now have Gero and the boys with us!"
"That's right! We are here for you girls!" Ken shouted
"So let's all focus now and win this first match!"
"YES COMMANDER!" everyone shouted with joy
[Saunders University High School Carrier]
"Ohh! Ooarai we meet again!" a blonde shouted
"Stop shouting every chance you get Kay!" a tall girl reprimanded
"Ahahaha sorry sorry! But Naomi its Ooarai! We can have another exciting and fun match!"
"Yeah it's time we get payback for last year's loss wouldn't you say Alisa?"
"That's right will make sure to beat them to a pulp!"
"Alisa don't you dare do anything like last year or there will be another debriefing" Kay said with a scary smile
"Y-Y-Yes ma'am!" Alisa answered while shaking
"Well do you have any new info on them?"
"Hmm based on my records they have the same tanks when we fought with them against the university students"
"So...new info then? Naomi said
"Oh and they have a new team of boys as representatives in accordance with the new rules they announced"
"Wow that's excellent! More strong people to fight!" Kay shouted
"The boys are from Shirokumo Boys Highschool but the only thing is we don't have info on the tank they will be using"
"Well let's just say they are not the only one with new boys on the team...right Taka-kun?" Kay smiled
"Don't call me Taka-kun!" a voice shouted from behind them
"Ohh Okaeri Takashi.." said Naomi
"Takaaaaashiiiiii!" Alisa came jumping on to him
(In 2 seconds Takashi made a slight dodge and Alisa went face first into the door)
*hits the door *BAAAM
"Yes yes tadaima"
"Ahahaha as always you are so mean to her Taka-kun!" Kay laughingly said
"That's what happens when you force me to do this"
"Hey we didn't force you or anything you needed the points to pass in your school right?" Alisa said
(An arrow stuck to Takashi's back)
"Yeah it's not our fault you are about to fail your classes" added Naomi
(Two more arrows hit Takashi)
"Ughh...alright alright thank you for allowing me to be a part of your Senshado team! You happy now!?" Takashi shouted
"Very good!" Kay said
"We did hit a jackpot in scouting Takashi cause he is great commander for the new tank we got" Naomi said
(Takashi feeling proud and wanted to brag)
"But he still sucks at studying though"
(A barrage of arrows hit Takashi all in the head. Takashi is down for the count)
"Well Ooarai will definitely be crushed under this guy tomorrow"
(The three girls looked over a silhouette of a big tank in their garage)
[ 1st National Joint High School Senshado Tournament - the next day]
"Good day to everyone! Welcome to the first ever National Joint High School Tournament in Senshado!" the announcer shouted
(The whole place roared with cheers and screams from the audience)
"In today's battle we have the prestigious Saunders University High School!"
(The Saunders Team marched with their tanks in a line formation)
"Thank you! Thank you!" Kay waving to the crowd
(With Kay standing on top of her M4 Sherman followed by the rest and at the back of the line is Naomi's Firefly)
"And their joint boys school representative Keito Senior High School!"
(Takashi and his crew was standing beside their tank which was being carried by a truck)
"Now ladies and gents their tank is covered so that it will be a surprise to everyone later on the match so please stay tuned!" said the announcer
(Saunders team now lined up their tanks and their crew while waiting for their opponent)
[Viewing Platform #1 for VIPs]
"It has started Okaa-sama"
"Thank you Maho"
(Maho and Shiho Nishizumi were watching the match to cheer for their daughter)
"This is certainly interesting a rematch for last year's tournament"
"I know Miho will be able to pull through okaa-sama"
"It's only natural she should win so that we can fight her again in this tournament"
(Maho can see a small smile in her mother's face)
"Now it's time for the team you all have been waiting for! The underdog school that shocked the Senshado World last year! The 63rd National Senshado Champ!"
"OOARAI GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL!"
(The crowd shouted and cheered far louder than Saunders and rocked the bleachers)
"Wow look at that cheer!" Naomi said
"MIHO MIHO MIHO!" Kay was shouting also
"Why is Kay-san even cheering for our enemy" Takashi said
"You'll see" Alisa replied
(The Ooarai Team marched with their tanks in a line formation also with Miho leading)
"Miporin! Wave to the crowd!"
"Ehh but that's embarrassing Saori-san!"
"Oh my gosh what if I find myself a boyfriend in the crowd!?"
"As usual Takebe-dono is always looking for a boyfriend"
"That she'll never find.."
"Reizei-san don't be mean to Saori-san" Hana said
(The rest of the Ooarai Teams waved at the crowd)
"And now for their joint boys school...Shirokumo Boys High School!"
(At the end of the line Ono and the crew came into view and their tank being carried also with cover)
"Wooooow this is amazing Ono-kun!"
"Don't pass out now Tsugomoto-kun"
"Ahahaha Ken-chan you are sweating a lot!"
"I can't help it! By the way where is Matsu-kun?"
"He said he had something to do and we just need to proceed as planned"
"Are we really doing what Taichou said?"
"It'll be alright Taiyou-kun trust him"
(Hajime nodded in response)
"As usual folks their tank is covered so you should wait until- OOOH WHAT'S THIS?!"
(The crowd looked at Ono and the gang and was shocked)
"One..Two..Three.. PULL!" Ken shouted
(They suddenly pulled their tank cover and showed everyone their tank)
"OH MY GOD WHAT AN UNEXPECTED AND DARING MOVE!" said the announcer
"They have showed their tank to us and their enemies! And what do we have here!? IT'S A WHITE TIGER!"
"Wow!" Kay shouted
"Ohhh they really are challenging us now" Naomi said
"How stupid showing their tanks before the match! Being all cocky" Takashi hissed
(The whole stadium roared with cheers once more and can be heard all the way outside)
"WHAT THE HELL ARE THOSE BOYS THINKING!" Momo shouted
"Calm down momo-chan! They really know how to keep things exciting don't they?" Anzu said
[Viewing Platform #2 for VIPs]
"Ahahahaha! As expected of Gero-kun! Pulling a stunt like this!" Ami Chouno laughed
"That was certainly a nice display of firepower wouldn't you say Darjeeling?"
*sips tea
"Do you know this saying Chouno-sama?"
"'If you rile a tiger, he's going to show his claws"
"James-Collier...am I right?"
(Darjeeling just smiled back)
[Viewing Platform #1 for VIPs]
"That tank and number…" Maho said
"It can't be…"
(Maho looked at her mother standing and saw something she hasn't seen before on her)
"Okaa-sama? Is that Miho's?"
"No...no that tank is not...not hers"
"But the number!"
"It's not hers Maho! Why would they have it, think properly!"
(Shiho was thinking hard and was very confused)
"Is he here? Is he really in this world the I fought hard to keep him out of?" Shiho thought to herself
(Maho couldn't ignore what she had seen today)
"Miho…" she said softly
[Saunders line up]
"Well well Miho surely outdid herself and got a new toy!" Kay said
"I can't see why you are so excited about her Kay-san" Takashi said
"..."
"To me she just seems a weak girl with no control over her subordinates"
"Revealing valuable info like that to the enemy so stupid"
"I guess them winning the 63rd National Tournament was really a flu-"
(Before Takashi can finish Kay suddenly stood in front of him with a murderous glare)
"You should've just kept your mouth shut Takashi" Naomi said
(Takashi felt immense pressure from Kay and the mood turned dark)
"Taka-kun…"
"Y-yes ma'am!?"
"I don't care where you are from or if you're Alisa's favorite…
but if you badmouth Miho one more time…
I'll make sure to send you back in a fuckin' box"
(Kay said in a dark tone looking at Takashi like some kind of garbage)
"Do you get me you lil' shit?"
"Ma'am yes ma'am!" Takashi shaking and sweating buckets
(The dark mood lifted and Kay reverted back to her normal cheerful self)
"Alright girls! Be ready to greet our opponents! Stay sharp!" Kay commanded
"Yes Ma'am!" they saluted Kay
'Wh-what's with her suddenly Naomi-san?"
"Well you deserved it for what you said about Miho-san"
"Who is that girl anyway?! I know they won last year but-"
"We told you that we fought against University students right?"
"Yeah I remember that why?"
"That girl you called weak was our commander that time"
(Takashi was too shocked to respond to that)
"Ahaha that reactions is priceless!"
"Did she really?!"
"Yeah she commanded the powerhouse schools like her own limbs and brought us victory"
"I can't believe it"
"Miho-san is already a University Level Commander you idiot. That's why Kay is so excited about her"
"I really know nothing about your Senshado huh? Forgive me"
"I wouldn't blame you cause you just started. I suggest you learn from this match and listen to what Alisa tells you"
"For what it's worth she is our Intelligence Officer and knows a lot more than me and Kay" Naomi said
"Roger that Naomi-san"
"Good now let's head back to our tanks"
"You think Kay-san will forgive me?"
"Nope"
"Ehhh please save me Naomi-san!" Takashi crying
"Ahahaha!"
[Ooarai Garage - 10 minutes before the match]
"WHAT WAS YOUR IDEA SHOWING THEM YOUR TANK!?" Momo shouting
"I'm sorry!" the Tiger Crew crying
"Well what's done is done so no use crying over it" Anzu said
"By the way, where is Gero?" asked Miho
"Matsu-kun said he had to do something so he wasn't able to join the ceremony"
"Geez just where is that aloof commander of yours!"
"MIHO!" a voice called out them
"Kay-san O Hisashi-buri!"
(Kay suddenly jumped to hug MIho)
"Mmmm! I missed you Miho!"
"Me too Kay-san"
"Looks like you got yourself a new toy huh?"
"Alisa-san! Yes we got a Tiger hehe"
"So these are your new recruits, Hi there I'm Kay, commander of Saunders!"
"Nice to meet you Kay-san" the Tiger crew said together
"Are you the commander?" Kay pointing to Ono
"Oh no not me I'm just the loader"
"Unfortunately our Taichou is running late so please forgive him"
"Ahahaha what an interesting commander you have then!"
"Yes an aloof commander that ordered to show their tank in the parade" Momo said
"Ohh so that wasn't Miho's Idea?" Kay said
"Yes Kay-san I had no idea about it"
"Ahahaha that just makes me more interested in him! Introduce me later Miho!"
"O-Oh sure thing Kay-san"
"Well then we better get going, let's have a fun and exciting match Miho!"
"Yes that's what we want as well!"
(Miho and Kay shook hands then left suddenly someone came running towards them)
"Sorry for being late! Haa~ Haa~" heavily breathing
"Oh Gero where have you been?"
"I'm sorry Miho I got lost on my way here"
"I see good thing you were able to find this place"
"Yeah I got lost in a forest somewhere near here then a guard of the tournament saw me and directed me here"
"Ehh? You accidentally ended up in the Tournament grounds?!"
"Yeah I think so, my bad teehee~" Gero trying to be cute
*HIT *SMACK
"DON'T TEEHEE ME YOU ALOOF COMMANDER!" Momo shouted while hitting Gero
"I'M SORRY! OUCH! OUCH! STOP HITTING ME MOMO-CHAN!"
"DON'T CALL ME MOMO-CHAN!"
(Everyone laughed at the two)
"Well then everyone mount up and let's give it our all!"
"YES COMMANDER!" everyone shouted
"Oh Miho do you have a minute?"
"Hmmm?"
"I have a favor I wanted to ask you.."
(Miho wondering what it was)
[Tournament Area]
"Both Team Commanders and Sub-Commanders! Forward!"
(Miho and Momo walks forward as well as Kay, Naomi and Alisa)
"My name is Inatomi Hibiki and I will be your judge in today's match! This match is between Saunders-Keito Team versus Ooarai-Shirokumo Team" Mode is Annihilation! The team with no more available tanks in their arsenal loses!
"Both teams ...Bow!"
"Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!" Both Bowed and greeted
(10 seconds to the start of the match and the countdown has started in the audience)
10..!
9..!
8..!
7..!
6..!
5..!
4..!
3..!
2..!
1..!
"MATCH STAAAART!" shouted the announcer
(Both sides begun to move forward in their own formations)
"Saunders has 1 Firefly, 8 M4 Shermans, and their hidden tank! A total of 10!"
"While Ooarai has their mix match of tanks and their new White Tiger! A total of 9!"
"Will Ooarai be able to overcome this with one tank less folks!?" the announcer shouted
[Saunders Tank Formation]
"All tanks this is War Mama do you read?" Kay radioed in
"Yes ma'am!" All responded
"Don't let your guard down now! We have about 10 minutes before we have contact with them but you know how unexpected they can be!"
"All tanks proceed to Point Alpha and watch your surroundings"
"Ma'am yes ma'am!" all responded
"Relax guys and move slowly we got time before action" Takashi said
"Hoy Takashi keep up!"
"It's alright Naomi-san there's no enem-"
(A loud roaring sound came flying across the valley)
*HIIIT *BOOOOM
"Ahhhhh! What the hell happen-"
(Takashi's relaxed mood disappeared when he saw the sherman in front of him was smoking and a white flag popped up)
"C-CONTACT!" Naomi shouted
"Enemy tank west 800 meters!"
"That's too fast! Is it their scout?!" Alisa shouted
"A scout can't one shot a sherman!" Kay hissed
(Kay and the rest looked towards the direction and was shocked to their cores)
"Th-thats…" Takashi shakily said
(They saw a long and white turret aiming at them)
"White Tiger…" Naomi said
"Round up!"
"Fire!"
(Kay saw a flash from the turret and shouted..)
"INCOMING! EVASIVE MANEUVERS!"
(The round roared through the valley once more and hit the side of Takashi's tank but bounced causing a painful echo inside the tank)
"This is bad! Move driver move!" Takashi shouted
"Calm down you lil' shit! Your tank won't go down that easy!" Kay shouted
"All tanks return fire!"
(A volley of shots from the shermans and the firefly went towards the White Tiger"
"Matsu-kun they are firing back now!"
"Time's up I guess but at least we took out one tank"
"Excellent shot Taichou!"
"Alright Ken fall back and let's regroup with Miho"
"Roger that!"
"That was the perfect spot to catch them off guard and without cover"
"How did you know they'll be there Gero?"
"Well Ono, I guess you can say luck is on our side!"
"If you say so Gero haha, but still that last tank that we shot was.."
"Yeah, that'll be a troublesome opponent for us"
(The White Tiger pulled back and is now out of sight from the Saunders tanks)
"They really pulled a fast one on us huh Kay?" said Alisa
"That White Tiger Commander..just who is he really?"
"I don't know Naomi, but I'm a lot more interested in him now!" Kay smiling
"All units this is War Mama re-focus and move out!"
"Ma'am yes ma'am!"
"Hoy lil' shit"
"Y-yes ma'am!?" Takashi was scared
"Congratulations on getting your cherry popped" Kay said
"Ughh.."
"Ahahaha! What a lame way to pop a cherry Takashi!" Naomi laughed
"Don't worry Takashi, you can pop my cherry anytime Takashi" said Alisa
(A long silence entered the radio channel)