
The next morning.
"Ryu-kun."
"Ryuga-kun, get up."
Hearing the voice of someone calling Ryuga wake up from his sleep, rubbing his eyes, little by little his gaze became clearer.
"Erm... Kei-san, good morning," Ryuga said yawning.
"In the morning, it seems like you're so tired that I can't bear to wake you up. But today you have class, so I had to" Kei replied.
"really?"
"Yes, Yato told me."
"Thank you Kei-san."
"No need to hesitate, and I also have class today, so will go first, bye Ryu-kun," Kei said goodbye.
Seeing Kei who had already left Ryuga muttered, "It's true what Kei-san said, but after resting for more than a full day, my body feels refreshed."
Ryuga picks up his phone, there are several phone notifications from Shoko and Yato.
Seeing the clock that had shown at 06:30 Ryuga getting up from the bed, relaxing his stiff muscles and warming up lightly, Ryuga then went to the bathroom to clean himself.
**
Kyosai Academy, first year S class.
"Tournament!"
"Yes, in one month from now, a Hunter special school tournament will be held" Mayumi sensei told everyone in the class.
"Tournament, huh?" ryuga muttered softly.
Then Mayumi sensei explained to all the students in the class.
The Hunter special school tournament, a match devoted to the students of the Hunter special school. Because Hunter special school there is only one in each country, then this match is included to represent their respective countries.
It is organized by a large organization called the 'World Hunter Union' (WHU), a gathering place for genius and talented Hunters from all over the world.
The goal of this tournament is of course to recruit talented young people from all over the world into 'WHU'. There are many advantages to a Hunter from entering this organization, such as money, fame, and the special right to exploit the dungeon.
World Hunter Union itself is led by Park Hae-Jin, the first SS+ Rank Hunter recognized by the world. Hunter Rank S+ itself has been recognized as a national level Hunter, while for Rank S+ and above it is commonly dubbed as an International level Hunter.
Finished explaining Mayumi sensei asked, "This class is anyone interested in taking part in the tournament?".
Everyone in the class just quietly did not answer, not because they did not want to participate in the tournament, but they realized that they had to compete with the talented young generation from all over the world.
Not to mention each school only had three slots to go to the tournament, so it was likely that they would be scrambling for slots with upperclassmen who clearly differed in strength.
As for Ryuga, he had no interest at all in that tournament.
Looking at the students who were just silent, Mayumi sensei sighed, "Well kare-yes Yato, what's wrong?." Before Mayumi sense finished her sentence, Yato raised a hand.
"What if Ryuga is in the tournament?" Yato proposes.
Hearing that Ryuga flinched, "What's~" had yet to finish, Shoko interrupted.
"I agree, however Ryuga is the strongest in this class, yesterday he also defeated Takehashi Takeo, I don't mind this at all."
"What about the others?" asked Mayumi sensei.
"Agreed!"
"Then it's decided. Maybe later there will be some upperclassmen who want to enter the tournament, because there are only three slots, so tomorrow there will be a selection.
And Ryuga, after lunch break meet the director of the academy at the office." Previously Mayumi sensei also wanted to appoint Ryuga as the class representative, but given the academy director's message not to force Ryuga to do something, Mayumi sensei simply undoes his intentions.
But after hearing everyone in the class propose Ryuga as a representative, it was like a cool breeze that hit Mayumi sensei's face. He can reason that Ryuga attended the tournament because it was recommended by his classmates, really lucky.
The school canteen.
Sighing deeply, Ryuga buried his face in his desk.
"It's just a tournament, win or lose it doesn't matter, don't be so moody Ryu-chan," Yato said.
"Who do you think this is wrong?." Ryuga raised his head, then stared intently at Yato.
"That's it, rather than that, isn't there something you should explain." Yato turned his face away, he was both scared and nervous to look Ryuga in the eye.
"What do you mean?" asked Ryuga.
"Ryuga-kun, are you really dating my brother?" This time it was not Yato who answered, but Shoko, she was very curious about Ryuga's relationship with her brother.
Heard Shoko asking Ryuga the question. Sakura who from now on silently changed her expression to serious, she stared intently at Ryuga while sharpening her listener's senses.
"A-me and Maki-san aren't dating, she's just bragging." Gaining a sharp gaze from Sakura, Ryuga was a little nervous as she spoke.
"Is that true?!" Sakura asked to make sure.
"Truly," Ryuga replied again.
"Then be thankful." Ensuring that there were no lies from Ryuga's words, Sakura sighed in relief.
After the events of Ryuga and Maki two days ago, Sakura is so distressed that her panda-like eye bags show that she is completely unable to sleep.
**
"Why Director suddenly called out to me," murmured Ryuga who was walking down the corridor leading to the Academy Director's office.
At the door of the Academy Director's office, Ryuga knocks on the door.
"Lake in." The voice of Matsumoto Fudo, director of Kyosai Academy.
Ryuga opened the door slowly, after the door was completely opened he stepped in. When he was in Fudo room, Ryuga was surprised by the existence of someone who was with the Director of the academy.
Two blond-haired girls were seen, one of the girls was certainly Ryuga recognized him very much, because he was his own sister. And for the other blonde girl, it was truly someone Ryuga had never expected to be in this place.
"Good day, Director." Ryuga says hello.
In return Fudo nodded. "You can sit."
According to Fudo, Ryuga was sitting next to his sister. "Why is Aoi here?" asked Ryuga.
Shaking her head quickly Aoi replied, "Aoi doesn't know either."
"The reason I'm calling you two is because I want to get to know someone who's next to you." Without further ado Fudo explained.
"Who?" aoi and Ryuga asked by turning to the other blonde-haired girl.
Ryuga knew who the blond girl was from the beginning, but he asked her to pretend, as if he had never met or recognized her.
The other blonde-haired girl stood up, with an excited smile she said, "Include me, my name is Casey Green, the niece of Lina's aunt. So, you could say that I am your big cousin, and also, from now on you two can call me Casey onee-chan. Please help, my brothers."
That blonde girl is Casey Green. The one who Ryuga was fighting against when he used his identity as Shin for the second stage Hunter examination.
I had expected him to come sooner or later, but why must it be today, wasn't it too soon?