Yoba Academy is hosting a sports day competition with Haneoka and Hanasakigawa. With an amazing prize on the line, Jiro and his friends step to the plate.

Yoba Academy Field: 7:00am
Jiro POV

While the sounds of fireworks and multiple overlapping conversations fill the air, here  I was standing on a box with Ibuki next to me giving a speech to our school.

Jiro: Alright! Did you all of you go through the scouting report on the other schools?

Rinku: Watch for Kitagawa, Hikawa, and Tsurumaki.

Kyoko: Kitagawa has been a wreaking ball against our school.

Jiro: In which sports?

Ibuki: All of them...especially track.

Student A: Sakurada-san, what is your plan with Basketball?

Jiro: We can play through Akashi and Sasago.

Student B: Okay, that sounds like it would be best.

Jiro: Jenny? Maho? Run the floor and give the ball to either of you?

Maho: Sure, I'll do my best!

Yuka: We can do this!

Ibuki: Next is the Three-Legged Run.

Jiro: I want Kyoko and Shino to lead the way for this one.

Shinobu: Why us?

Jiro: Uhh, cause you two are inseparable?

Kyoko: Come on, Shinobu. Jiro has put his in faith us.

Shinobu: I know, but I'd prefer to be on the sidelines or warming the bench.

Jiro: Esora already got the bench warmer spot.

Esora: That's right, I'll be our cheerleader.

Jiro: While also being our hydration person.

Esora: I still gotta work?

Ibuki: You can still cheer...and easy on the trash talk.

Jiro: Next up...the scavenger hunt is going to be harder according to the plans I have here.

Ibuki: We've decided to choose these three to lead the Scavenger squad.

Jiro: Aimoto, Togetsu, and Ohnaruto.

Rinku: Ooo, i'm great at finding things in places!

Rei: What can we expect from a scavenger hunt?

Ibuki: Things like: Short Person, Tall Person...Someone you like.

Jiro: Haha, I remember when my old friends used to grab their teachers for that last one.

Kyoko: Wait teachers?

Jiro: Yeah, you know. Those teachers fresh outta teachers college, total smokeshows. That sorta thing.

Saki: What should Towa, Noa, and I do?

Jiro: I've saved the best for last. This one is real important.

Ibuki: You three are gonna be in reserve, if something happens. 

Jiro: Towa, I want you to lead the other two of this one.

Noa: Why keep us back?

Jiro: In case the situation turns south, we can sub you three in to turn the tables.

Towa: You can count on me!

Noa: We'll do out best!

Jiro: If there was any marine sports, I'd just send Towa in and call it an easy win.

Team: Haha.

Saki:....

Jiro: Hey...it's ok Saki, I believe in you...I always have.

Saki: Sure.....

Ibuki: Alright Yoba! Let's give them a fight!

Students: YEAH!

Yoba Academy Auditorium: 8:00am

I stood on the stage with Rinko Shirokane: President of Hanasakiagwa, and Hina Hikawa: President of Haneoka. Together we gave a speech to start the games.

Jiro: Today is not only to compete for bragging rights, but to compete against eachother and push those to strive to be better...but mainly for bragging rights.

Hina: Still! I believe Haneoka will prevail...am I right!

Haneoka Girls: Boppin!!!!

Jiro: Any words Shirokane?

Rinko: Uhh, let's do our best!

Hanasakiagwa Girls: Right!

As the students begin to fill the surrounding sports fields, I got to speak with Hina and Rinko for a little bit.

Jiro: I hope we can have fun time out there.

Hina: Yeah I hope so too, maybe Yoba can finally win.

Rinko: Do you think you'll win today.

Jiro: If I don't believe, who else will?

Hina: Not me!

Jiro: Let's settle this out there.

Hina: Okay!

As I walked outside to the stands, I noticed a bunch of parents, friends and familier faces. Arisugawa Academy came as spectators, Merm4id, and RONDO came to watch as well. Seeing Miyu with her class, I approached them to say hello.

Jiro: Hello class.

Girl 1: Hello, and good day Sensei.

Girl 2: We're here to watch the biggest academy sports competition in the city!

Jiro: The biggest?

Miyu: Of course, all these Academies can attract scouts for professional sports teams.

Jiro: Hi Miyu. *walks up to her*

Miyu: Hello, my love. *kisses Jiro*

Arisu Girls: Aww their so cute together.

Jiro: Oh, good tidings to you Haruna.

Haruna: Hello, Sensei. By the way, there's no public displays of affection allowed.

Kurumi: Aww but Chairwoman, they are husband and Wife.

Miiko: They can do it if they want to. 

Marika/Rika: Yeah! LETS GO YOBA!

Saori: There they go...

Jiro: The signs and t-shirts are a good touch.

Aoi: You got this?

Jiro: Of course.

Tsubaki: You better not suck, actually you don't need to put any effort to do that.

Hiiro: Tsubaki-chan be nice.

Jiro: Alright, that's enough. If you'll excuse me, I've got a battle to win.

Event #1: Bun Eating Contest

The other schools prepare their chosen participants as Ibuki gave Rinku some words of encouragement.

Ibuki: Ok, Rinku-san. Make sure pace yourself, and try not to eat too fast.

Rinku: I got this! Who's my main opponent?

Ibuki: Let's see...Moca Aoba from Haneoka.

Rinku: She looks half asleep, this is a easy win!

Teacher: All students to the starting line! 5,4,3,2,1 AND GO!

As every student took off towards the hanging buns, I took notice of the sleepy girl who was running after that Bun like it owed her money.

Jiro: Whoa! This girl is really going for it.

Maho: We're not out of this yet.

Shinobu: Come on Rinku!!!

Jiro: I love it when you give a shit Shino!

By the time Rinku was halfway through her bag of buns, this Moca girl was already done hers.

Moca: Easy...

Hina: Great job Moca!

Haneoka: Moca! Moca! Moca!

Rinku: Ehhhh? I lost! Jiro do something!

Ibuki: We have to restratagize.

Jiro: 💢 What is our next event?

Event #2: Scavenger Hunt

This event had a team of three students conduct thier scavenger hunt on the field. The team must gather all their items first to win.

Jiro: Shinobu, Muni, and Saki your up.

Muni: I thought Rinku was on the team?

Jiro: Yeah, but she needs rest after the last contest. Plans don't survive contact with the enemy.

Saki: What's the plan Jiro?

Jiro: Stay calm and don't rush. Think about where it might be.

Shinobu: Alright...wish us luck I guess.

Muni: No pressure right?

Shinobu: Try not to slow me down Muni Ohnaruto...

Teacher: All teams ready...set...go!

I watch as the three go to thier box and pull out a list of items. Muni and Saki look a little worried while reading their list. I put on a headset to check in on the team.

Jiro: Saki come in, what's wrong?

Saki: The list contains: Hand Egg, Sports Bug, and Idol.

Muni: What's a hand egg?

Jiro: Hand Egg....Hand Egg....it's got to be a football.

Shinobu: I think Sports Bug could be a Cricket Bat.

Saki: And an Idol...oh, myself.

Jiro: Wait, Photon Maiden are idols?

Towa: Yeah, what else would we be?

Jiro: DJs...

Noa: Idol DJs!

Jiro: Anyway, get those things and bring it to the teachers.

Saki: Let's go!

Jiro: Move your ass Shinobu.

Shinobu: Shut up!

I look towards the other teams, I can see the girl who I works at the bakery I like. She seems very determined to win.

Jiro: How are we looking on the hunt?

Shinobu: We found our items. We either take them to the teachers or go find more to get extra points.

Muni: Your call Sakurada...

Jiro: Let's go for it.

Saki: Then we have to find: Glasses, old flip phone, and something Teal.

Jiro: I'm wearing glasses right now so take it from me, Some old geezer in the crowd might have a flip phone, and for Teal...grab Towa I guess.

Towa: Hey!

Jiro: Your Teal are you not?

Towa: Oh right, hey Rinku-chan come take me!

Yoba Academy got the easy win since the items were hidden in our home field.

The next few events:

Track and Field: Loss

Shoulder Wars: Win

Obstacle Course: Loss

Ball Toss: Loss

When it came down to the three-legged race, it went as you would imagine...

Maho and Muni tripped multiple times, Kyoko and Shinobu manged to scrape up a win thanks to their teamwork.

Jiro: The situation is quite dire.

Ibuki: We can try to win the next one.

Rinku: Your up Jiro-kun!

Teacher: It's time for the Teacher's Dodgeball Game!

Special Event: Teachers Dodgeball Game

Maho: Okay, it's time for Dodgeball. What's your plan Ibuki-san?

Ibuki: Jiro is gonna be playing in the game. He plays football, so he can throw fast.

Kyoko: Hey Rinku, ¥500 says Jiro will get hit in the head.

Rinku: Your on!

Ibuki: Here we go, all three balls are centre of the field.

Esora: Come on Jiro! Dive for one!

Rinku: Jiro! Do your best!

Muni: Here goes the game of legally malicious violence.

Jiro began to give the game plan to the other teachers.

Jiro: Okay, Wait for them to throw first.

Teacher A: Let's provide an entertaining show.

As both teams line up, the whole crowd was focused at centre field.

Opposing Teacher: Let's go!

Jiro: Grab all the marbles!

Jiro gave a ball to the teacher behind him and took another ball waiting for the other team to make a move. As the teachers threw ball after ball at eachother, this game provided plenty of laughs and cheers as students favorite teachers hit eachother with balls.

Esora: Annnd Jiro is hit in the junk.

Jiro: Why?

Shinobu: Good hustle Jiro! Walk it off!

Noa: I'll get him some water.

After a few more eliminations, it was Jiro and the PE teacher of Haneoka left in the game.

Ibuki: They have all the balls in play.

Shinobu: Jiro can try to intercept the throw.

Maho: Yeah, he said that's what he'll do.

Rei: They are starting.

When the opposing teacher got the ball, she tossed with the wind blowing it to the left. In display of unreal ability, Jiro jumped and intercepted the throw, thus eliminating the member of the opposing team.

As the crowd erupted in cheers as Yoba won 4-1, I made my way back to the sidelines where the rest of my friends were waiting for me.

Ibuki: That's was really cool.

Jiro: That's what I do.

Esora: Someone is here to see you Jiro.

Miyu: Are you okay dear?

Jiro: Oh Miyu, yes I'm fine.

Miyu: You got hit pretty hard out there.

Jiro: Yeah, that teacher whiped his throw. Anyway, why are you down here?

Miyu: I brought you lunch and I thought maybe we can eat it together.

Jiro: Sure, let me get changed out of these sweaty clothes. 

While all families came down from the stands to eat lunch along with their child, Jiro's friends gathered on the roof to have their meal.

Ibuki: Huh? Where is he?

Kyoko: Down there.

Saki: They look...happy together...

Rinku: I know right!

Muni: That's not what she meant.

Esora: Enough staring, the food is getting cold.

Saki: Hmph...

Meanwhile...

Miyu: I've prepared you a bento full of nutrients for you body and mind.

Jiro: Thank you Miyu. Do you mind if I go over the basketball game plan while we eat.

Miyu: Please, you have a big game next.

Jiro: Too bad I can't play, I'd shoot the lights out of the building.

Miyu: I love your confidence.

Jiro: We have our house and a steady income...I feel like there's something else we need.

Miyu: A baby?

Jiro: Not this conversation again.

Miyu: Hmm...my school offers a caretaking class that I'm currently in.

Jiro: Okay?

Miyu: So that means I know how to take care of a baby.

Jiro: It's a little too early for that, besides we haven't even done it yet...

Miyu: Why is that?

Jiro: You know, teachings of God, I don't want to force you into doing something you don't wanna do.

Miyu: We're married aren't we? That's means I want to feel the love you have for me...

Jiro: Miyu...

Suddenly, a bunch of voices were heard from behind a tree.

Kyoko: Aww that is so cute.

Towa: Look at Jiro, he's such a softie.

Jiro: Quit it...I'm just being considerate.

Rei: We are really sorry to bother you both but this is urgent.

Jiro: What happened? Maho and Yuka are injured? Esora had no money? Noa doesn't have any cute things with her?

Kyoko: It seems that Esora lost the keys to the storeroom and Hina Hikawa is locked inside.

Jiro: Does anyone know about that?

Towa: No why?

Jiro: Then I'll free her. I have to go Miyu, thank you for the food.

Miyu: Anytime my love, go on and save the day.

Kyoko: Sorry to separate you two Miyu-chan.

Miyu: That's quite alright. You need your illustrious commander.

Towa: A shame he can't participate, but he knows how to coach from the sidelines.

Meanwhile...
Yoba Academy Athletics Storage: 2:10pm

Walking towards the storage room, I can see Hina looking outside the window looking for anyone who can help her.

Hina: Jiro! Over here!

Jiro: Hello Hina, looks like your in a bind.

Hina: You gonna me outta here.

Jiro: Haven't decided yet...

Hina: Real funny...

Jiro: Oh, I not joking. You've been on a tear recently...your the reason why our school is behind 10 points.

Hina: This isn't right...your playing dirty!

Jiro: I'm not above undermining tactics, but I'm also not unkind. *unlocks the door*

Hina: Thank you, I guess you lost your advantage~

Jiro: Beating you in a fair fight is all the more satisfying in my opinion.

Hina: I'll see you on the court then.

Final Event: School Basketball Game

Yoba Academy Gymnasium.

As the stands were all filled up, I went over to Ibuki, Yuka and Maho who were already changed into thier basketball uniforms.

Ibuki: Nervous?

Jiro: Only against them...

Maho: What's our plan?

Jiro: We start by playing loose. Rinku, and Saki can dribble or pass the ball if they need too. I need you three to do the scoring load.

Ibuki: Won't the other team know that?

Jiro: That's why they'll leave them open.

Yuka: Draw the defender in.

Jiro: Exactly, I've went through shooting drills with them in preparation for this game.

Maho: Okay! Let's do this!

Jiro: This is our last event! Make this one count, if we win we're number 1. All hands in. 1,2,3 Win!

Team: Win!

As the players took the court, I look towards my side where RONDO, Merm4id, and Lyrical Lily were sitting Courtside. All eyes are focused at center court where tip off is next.

Ibuki won the tip as Maho brought up the ball, she dribbled forward and made a layup for two points. Yuka then stole ball and pulled up for three. Ibuki down low using her height...in for another tow points.

Esora: This game is going great we're already up by 7.

Jiro: A lot can change, we'll see how it goes.

A lot has indeed happened...Yoba got blown out the first have by 30 points. The stress adds up as the opposing player hits a three making the score 30-63.

Jiro: Time out!

Ibuki: This is bad...we've lost out composure on defence.

Yuka: They exploited our weak zones.

Jiro: Enough, here's what we're going to do: force them into difficult shots, double them in the corners, whoever is holding that ball they're not fucking giving it up!

Jiro: Bring it in! 1,2,3 Defense!

Team: Defense!

Aoi: Jiro looks determined...

Tsubaki: Once in a while that passionate side of him comes out...

Rika: He's always had a chip on his shoulder.

Saori: I can learn from example...

Miyu: Good luck Jiro...

Few Minutes Later...

Ibuki: Shoot the ball!

Yuka: Make the pass!

Maho: Screen coming!

Ibuki: Maho! Here!

Yuka: Ibuki! I'm open!

Jiro: Let's go!!!

Our team battle hard. Yuka, Ibuki, and Maho were exhausted trying to catch up. We've did the best we could...but the final score was heartbreaking...

Yoba Academy 74-76 Hanasakiagwa

Jiro: Not like this...damn it.

Maho: Jiro...were sorry.

Yuka: We did all we could to win, but we couldn't execute when it mattered.

Jiro: No, it's okay. You girls gave it your very best effort, don't let this loss get to you. I know deep down you'll come back stronger and will get the next one.

Shinobu: Wow...

Rinku: Jiro...

Jiro: Huh? Photon Maiden? Why are all of you tearing up?

Saki: You said those same motivating words right before you were fired as our manager...

Towa: Your always there to say: "it's going to be fine".

Ibuki: You gave it your all leading us.

Noa: But we chocked when it mattered.

Jiro: That's not true. I never cared about winning, what mattered to me was that you girls gave it your 110%. So keep your heads held high.

*Overhearing his speech*

Tsubaki: Same old Jiro...

Miyu: Always there to lift your spirits.

Rika: I knew that winning never mattered to him.

With the sports festival over, all the Academy points counted they declared the winner.

Haneoka: 120 points

Yoba: 125 points

Hanasakigawa: 130 points

At the end of the score tally, Hanasakigawa came out on top as the winner of this year's sports festival.

Yoba Academy Field: 5:00pm

On the stage stood the gold trophy that was bigger that I thought. As the students came up to podium, they were given the trophy and the whole stadium erupts in cheers. The three girls who went to receive the trophy looked so happy.

Jiro: Congratulations to Hanasakigawa!

Hina: Enjoy this Boppin moment!

After the award ceremony, I was met by Hina and Rinko who came to say something to me.

Hina: Your one heck of a competitor!

Rinko: The way you looked...you were so passionate.

Jiro: I just the guy in the background, it's my friends who deserve all the credit.

Rinko: I'm not so sure...many of our friends are saying you remind them of someone we all know...

Hina: He's actually a lot like you.

Jiro: Where is he?

Rinko: He couldn't make it.

Jiro: Ah I see, I hope to meet him one day.

Hina: Anyway, I have to go. Congratulations Rinko-chan!

Jiro: Yeah congrats Shirokane.

Rinku: Goodbye...Sakurada...

Few Hours Later..
Club Nova: 8:30pm

While developing a photograph of our amazing day today, I look upon the our photo wall with many memories and adventures.

Jiro: I lucky to have met such amazing people...

Jiro: All of them, they're really quite special.

Jiro: That's why I should bury the hatchet with Tsubaki...she's my long time family friend after all...

Authors Notes:

I don't really much to say nowadays, I hope your still enjoying these trash books lol.

As always thank you for reading.