Class 1-D — Classroom, Afternoon
Sunlight streamed through the wide windows, casting warm streaks across the desks. The classroom was alive with low chatter and rustling papers as students settled in after lunch. On the board, written in bold letters:
"SPORTS FESTIVAL NOMINATIONS – FINAL DECISIONS TODAY."
Miss Elira had just left them to decide on the participants themselves.
A few students leaned forward on their desks, whispering.
"Who's going to run the 100 meters?"
"I heard the tug-of-war is worth the most class points…"
Yua flipped through the list of events with a frown. "There's too many categories."
Suddenly, a loud voice echoed across the room.
"I'll do it!"
Heads turned. It was Kei, standing proudly with one foot on his chair like a hero about to give a victory speech.
"I'll represent the class in most of the events!" he declared. "Sprints, long jump, javelin, relay—throw them all at me!"
A pause followed.
"…You?" Caden asked, blinking.
