Chapter 2

There was still quite a distance between Mihanacho and their lodging location. Therefore, early in the morning, before the sun had even risen, Hayakawa Hatsuwa, who had already finished his morning run with Horus, took a shower, changed into his team uniform, and walked towards the meeting point with a sandwich in his mouth.

Six o 'clock in the early spring was when the sky started to brighten. However, it was still a little early for the students who were still growing. A few high school students who were wearing the same blue and white team uniforms as Che Yu were standing by the bus and chatting.

One of the teammates who was slightly shorter yawned. When he raised his head, he saw Tetsuo walking towards him with a sports backpack on his back. He instantly became spirited and waved his hand, shouting, "Ah, captain!

Here, here! "

"Good morning, Jume, Lang Ping, Fujen."

Tetsuo smiled and greeted them. When he was about to get on the bus, he bumped into another person who was about to get off the bus. The person on the other side slightly paused, and then clicked his tongue unhappily with a ferocious expression.

Tetsuo acted as if he didn't see the disgust on the other person's face, and calmly greeted him, "Good morning, Ryuta -senpai."

The third-year student called Ryuta ignored him. When he got off the bus, he deliberately bumped into Tetsuo's shoulder, causing him to take half a step back.

"Hey!

Ryuta!

What are you doing! "

At this time, the coach who was sitting in the bus also came over. He scolded Ryuta who was walking away without looking back, "The bus is about to leave!

You are not allowed to leave the team at this time! "

"I didn't eat this morning, and I came back before the bus left." He waved his hand without looking back, which almost made the coach angry.

"Supervise."

The coach wanted to say something, but Tetsuo who was beside him immediately spoke, diverting the coach's attention, "About the content of the dormitory, I think it is necessary to confirm it again."

The coach admired the gentle second-year captain whom he had singlehandedly promoted after overcoming all difficulties. The middle-aged man's angry face immediately turned kind. He turned around and took the training schedule from his assistant to discuss it with Che Yu.

"Senior Ryuta is so fierce."

"That's right, and he's very rude. He's like a delinquent."

"Did you see how he bumped into the captain?

Captain is such a nice person. I really don't understand. "

In the midst of whispers.

"Hey, you guys!

What were they talking about there?

Get in the car when you're done. We're leaving in ten minutes! "

"Ah, yes!"

After everyone had arrived, the bus finally started moving.

It took about an hour to drive to their lodging place. Before they were even halfway there, most of the people in the car had already fallen asleep. The rest of them were yawning and trying to think of ways to wake themselves up.

Tetsuo, who was sitting in the first row with his coach, could not help but rub his temples sleepily and sigh about his age.

At this moment, the really old coach was already sitting inside and drooling in his sleep.

Smiling helplessly, he pulled himself together and started to write and draw on the training sheet.

A can of milk that was still steaming came into his sight. He raised his head and a delicate baby face appeared in front of him.

At first, he was stunned. Then he smiled and joked, "It's Liu Mu. Why? Are you giving this bottle of milk to the coach or to me?"

"That, that, it's for the captain!" Liu Mu's baby face turned red and he stammered.

"Haha, thank you."

Tetsuo took the milk with a smile. The warm can warmed his cold palms. He picked it up and shook it at Liu Mu. He smiled happily and thanked him, "It happens to be my favorite milk. Thank you very much."

Liu Mu was dazzled by his captain's bright smile. His face turned even redder. After bowing, he quickly scurried back to his seat. He leaned against the back of the chair in front of him and secretly watched Tetsuo open the can and take a sip. His eyes were shining with a gentle and satisfied smile.

"What's wrong? You look like you're in love." Ichinose Peak, who was sitting across the aisle from Liu Mu, looked at his performance and laughed strangely. "Although I know that our Tetsuo -kun is very handsome and popular, you can't be like this."

"Ichinose Senpai, what nonsense are you talking about?"

"That's right. Tetsuo is the treasure of our team. If someone wants to take his father away, I'll be the first to disagree." Akira Asahi, who was sitting next to Ichinose Peak, also joked.

"Asahi Senpai too!

You know it's not like that! "

"Hahahaha!!!"

The three's laughter woke up half of the people on the bus. Other than those who were sleeping like a log, who got up and stretched to join in the fun, the few people who were in the same grade as Tetsuo were still in full swing discussing how someone wrote a confession letter to Tetsuo. In the end, the girl who wrote the confession letter cried. At that time, Tetsuo's helpless expression made them laugh uncontrollably.

There was also the stupefied expression of a boy confessing in front of everyone in the gymnasium. They only regretted that no one took a camera to take a picture of it.

The few first years had their views of life turned upside down.

"I say, you guys, don't always talk about those old and rotten things!"

"Don't be shy ~ Being confessed to by a boy isn't a bad thing, right?

At least it shows that your charm has broken through the limits of gender. Hahahaha!! "

A certain captain in the discussion center was already holding a pen. He was seriously considering whether or not to hit Akira Asahi's black face, who was laughing the most exaggeratedly.

"So noisy!!!"

With a loud bang, the car instantly quieted down. Everyone turned their heads to look at the last row. Fang Hu Longtai, who occupied the last row of the car alone, sat up with a dark face. His dark red eyes carried a murderous aura. His face, which was not very kind to begin with, could probably scare a child to tears.

"If you want to talk, then get out of here!

Don't disturb my sleep!! "

"That's right, you guys are chatting happily and not letting others sleep."

The third year students sitting in the second last row agreed.

"And you guys have the nerve to talk about something as embarrassing as being confessed to by a boy. If it were me, I wouldn't be able to stay in this team anymore ~"

"That's right, that's right ~"

The third year students laughed with evil intentions. The impulsive Akira Asahi stood up and was about to argue with them, but he was stopped by Tetsuo, who had unknowingly walked to his side.

Tetsuo gave him a comforting smile and raised his head. He gently apologized to the third year students: "Seniors are right, their actions really did disturb the rest of the team. Maybe they were too excited. I apologize on their behalf. They will definitely be quiet after this."

He turned around and ignored the third year students who were showing off their prowess in the last row. He ordered the team members to return to their seats and sit beside the coach in the front row.

"This is too much." The first year student Fujen muttered indignantly: "They don't respect the captain at all!"

After calming down Akira Asahi who was burning with anger, Ichinose Peak helplessly shrugged and said: "Well ~ there's nothing they can do about it. After all, from their point of view, it was Tetsuo who stole their position."

"Huh?" A few of the freshmen didn't understand and came over curiously.

"It's literally what it means."

Just like the loud noise just now, even the most sleeping person would have woken up by now.

The only third year student sitting in the front row, Shigeru Ueno, stretched lazily and rubbed his messy hair. He opened his lifeless eyes and lazily slumped in his seat. He said: "Ryuta was the successor of the previous captain Yamazaki. Of course, he also thought so. In the end, last year there was someone who was countless times better than him, Hayakawa.

After Yamazaki graduated, the coach made Hayakawa the captain. Of course, Ryuta wasn't happy about it.

Well ~ in my eyes, no matter if it's personality or ability, I'm more supportive of Hayakawa ~ "

"What nonsense are you talking about?!" A third year student roared.

"Ueno, did you see that?"

Ueno's face didn't even change. He pointed at the third year student whose face had turned the color of pig liver and said: "Just like last year, these people are also Ryuta's lackeys."

"You!"

This time it wasn't just one person. A few third year students stood up and prepared to teach him a lesson, but they were immediately yelled back by the coach. They sat down angrily and gave Ueno a look that said: "Just you wait."

Ueno didn't show any fear. It was inconvenient for the second year students to talk about this kind of thing. He was also a third year, so he wasn't afraid of those bastards using seniority to oppress him.

"Hayakawa, you are now the captain."

The coach didn't seem to agree with Tetsuo's way of handling things. "Even if they are third year students, as the captain, you have the highest position in this team. Your way of handling things was too gentle. This isn't good for establishing your authority."

"It's okay, supervisor."

Tetsuo smiled gently: "The national competition is about to start. This time, in addition to the training, each school also has the intention of investigating each other. At this critical time, I don't want any more conflicts in the team." As he said that, he picked up the training list and continued to edit it.

The coach looked at the student he was most proud of and sighed: "It's just that you have to suffer."

"Supervisor, what are you talking about? To be able to become the captain and lead the team members who believe in me to the podium is something to be proud of ~" Tetsuo blinked his right eye. The bright red sun shone on his elegant and handsome face, and his black eyes were as clear as black jade. People couldn't help but feel relieved and want to believe in him.

He really hasn't changed at all.

The coach smiled helplessly.

But it was also because of this that he chose to believe in this young man in front of him.

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Along the way, there was no danger (?)

When they arrived at the dormitory, they bumped into another group of students who had arrived at the dormitory.

Tetsuo saw the height and red hair of a crane in a flock of chickens. He immediately recognized which school it was.

"It's Rin Jō."

"Yes, Fire God's height and red hair are too easy to recognize."

At this time, the coach of Rin Jō, Reiko Aida, also noticed them and said something to the boys around her. God Of Fire turned his head with a force that could break his neck. Sparks flew behind his back as he walked towards them excitedly.

To be honest, those who didn't know him would think that he was going to fight.

"Hayakawa Tetsuo!

This time, I will have a good fight with you!

You are not allowed to run! "

So you are still holding a grudge against me for leaving the match early last time?

Tetsuo's mouth twitched. He ignored Fire God and chose to greet him to his left: "Long time no see, Black-san."

"Long time no see, Hayakawa-kun."

An indifferent voice came from God Of Fire's left. The 1.9 meter tall Fire God was so scared that he almost jumped up. He covered his chest and shouted: "When did you appear, Black-san?!"

The others who were also scared: We also want to ask!

"I have been here since the beginning. And Fire God, you still haven't gotten used to it?

Hayakawa-kun noticed me the first time. "Black-san's light blue eyes revealed a hint of disdain.

"How can I get used to it!"