Part 1

Kamiyama High School

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1

Akito

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(Toya's busy with library committee stuff, so I guess I'll head off to practice first.)
2

Student A

Hey, has your class chosen its members for the cheer squad?
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Student B

No, not yet.
We're supposed to draw straws for that soon.
4

Akito

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(The cheer squad, huh...?
The regular events sound fun, but I'm not really interested in that so...)

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5

Tsukasa

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Ah, Akito!
Excellent! I'm glad you're still here!
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Akito

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Huh?! Tsukasa?!
Wait, who's this...?
7

Red Squad Captain

Nice to meet you.
You must be the “Red Hare” that Tenma here was talking about.
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Akito

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R-Red Hare?
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Akito

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(I don't really know what's going on, but I'm probably gonna get roped into something annoying if I don't do something...)
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Akito

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I'm sorry, but I was asked to do something urgent so you'll have to ask someone else. Bye!

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Tsukasa

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Darn... There he goes.
But did you see how fast he is?
I mean, look at that acceleration!
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Red Squad Captain

Yes, his speed is tremendous!
Isn't there a way for us to get him to join the red cheer squad?
13

Tsukasa

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Despite his outward appearance, he's a very understanding person. We'll just need to remain firm and keep trying!
The next day
Class 1-C

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Akito

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*Sigh*
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Akito's Classmate A

Hm? You're sighing. What's got you so down this morning?
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Akito

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Oh, I sorta don't want to be at school today.
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Akito's Classmate B

Why's that? Is something bothering you?
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Akito

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Yeah. Something unbelievably... Crap!

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Akito's Classmate A

Akito? Why are you hiding under your desk...?
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Akito

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Quiet! Don't tell them that I'm here!
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Akito's Classmate A

Huh?

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Tsukasa

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Good morning, everyone!
Is Akito Shinonome here?!
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Akito's Classmate B

Oh, you were talking about the Wombo Combo... You poor thing.
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Akito

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Just say that I'm not here yet!
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Akito's Classmate B

Okay, okay.
Sorry, but Akito isn't here yet!
26

Tsukasa

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Ah, I see. I'll have to come back later.
Until then, farewell!

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Akito's Classmate B

He said he's gonna come back.
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Akito's Classmate A

Sounds like he isn't stopping until he gets a chance to talk to you.
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Akito

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Grr... Why's this happening?
Lunch break

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Akito

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*Sigh*
I'd really rather not step outside this classroom.
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Akito's Classmate A

Haha! Yeah, Tenma's probably waiting outside to ambush you!
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Akito's Classmate B

But doesn't that mean your partner's waiting for you too?
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Akito

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Right...
Well, I guess I'm not having lunch with Toya for a while...

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???

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Akito, you there...?
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Akito

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Perfect.
Sorry, Toya, but could you...?
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Akito

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Oh...
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Akito's Classmate A

Yikes... Busted!
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Akito's Classmate B

We'll be sure to clean up after you, Akito.
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Akito

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Shut it!
Courtyard

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Akito

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What? The cheer squad? Me?
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Tsukasa

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Yes! We have a part that only an athlete such as yourself can fill. The Red Hare!
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Toya

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Oh, from the saying, “Among men, Lu Bu; Among steeds, Chi Tu, the Red Hare.”
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Akito

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That doesn't help me at all...
Plus, I'm not really interested in joining the cheer squad, so can't you just ask someone else?
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Tsukasa

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I see. So that means you'd be willing to join if we got you interested somehow.
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Akito

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Huh? No, just ask someone else to...
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Tsukasa

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Challenge accepted! After all, you are the most qualified candidate for this part!
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Tsukasa

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Just you wait, Akito! Once I speak to the Captain about this, we'll find a way to get you interested!

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Akito

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No, I'm not gonna...!
Honestly, he never listens to what anyone says...!
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Toya

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But why do you think he wants you to join so badly?
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Toya

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There must be a reason behind him taking such a liking to you, Akito.
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Akito

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Who knows?
A few days later

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Akito

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...
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Akito's Classmate A

Akito looks really tired...
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Akito's Classmate B

Well, duh. Tenma's been all over his case about “the cheer squad being so great” and “what it means to be the Red Hare”...
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Akito's Classmate A

He sounds convinced that “Akito's the only one” or something.
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Akito

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And it's a huge pain...
Ugh... Can't I just have a normal break?
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Akito's Classmate B

You probably have no choice but to join the cheer squad at this point.
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Akito's Classmate A

I mean, can't you just agree to it?
It sounds like an important role. To be honest, I'm kinda interested in hearing what that involves.
59

Akito's Classmate B

Yeah, me too!
All the stuff Tenma talked about seemed pretty fun too.
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Akito

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What? You're seriously saying that?

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Class Representative

Everyone, we'll be choosing members for the cheer squad before homeroom starts!
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Akito's Classmate A

Oh, I totally forgot.
We're doing that today...
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Akito

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...
64

Class Representative

At least two people will need to go from each class, but there is no actual limit. Those who wish to join are always welcome.
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Akito

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Geez...
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Akito's Classmate A

Let's give the cheer squad a try, Akito!
We'll be right there with you!
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Akito's Classmate B

Once you agree to join, I'm sure you'll get to have lunch and nap in peace.
68

Akito

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...
*Sigh*
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Akito

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No running when push comes to shove, alright?
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Akito's Classmate A

We know!
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Akito's Classmate B

Okay, that settles that!
Hey, the three of us would like to volunteer!
72

Akito

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*Sigh*
Things are gonna settle down once I agree to this, right...?