After completing the warm-up exercises,
Everyone was given time for free practice.
To prevent anyone from feeling uncomfortable if they suddenly entered the pool,
The Physical Education Teacher specifically had everyone practice by the poolside first.
After ensuring everyone could swim fifty meters,
The fifty-meter freestyle test would then be conducted.
Unlike the eager boys,
The girls were somewhat reserved, practicing near the pool.
Horikita and Amane stood aside, chatting.
And thus attracted quite a few gazes.
"Hey, Yamauchi, look! Kushida's... is too big!"
"Wow, you're right! But Ike, why are you looking at my Kushida with such a vulgar gaze?"
"Huh? Are you talking nonsense in broad daylight? My Kushida is mine!"
Ike and Yamauchi seemed to be arguing over ownership of Kushida.
Their voices were so loud that even those on the observation deck could hear them.
All the girls showed disgusted looks.
"Boys are really a bunch of immature children."
Hasebe sat on the stands with her arms crossed, feeling a bit disappointed watching Ike and Yamauchi make fools of themselves among the boys.
It seemed the boys in Class D were nothing special.
"I think it's a bit unfair to generalize like that."
Yukimura, who was nearby, chimed in.
"Oh? Is that so? Then please let me see the mature side of the boys in Class D. Besides discussing girls' figures and faces, I really hope they have something else in their heads."
Hasebe finished speaking and turned her head towards the group of girls.
Not giving Yukimura a chance to explain.
While Yukimura was feeling dejected,
Someone tapped him on the shoulder.
Yukimura looked back and saw Miyake, the person who sat behind him.
"Continuing to argue will only put you at a disadvantage, after all, guys like Yamauchi will say anything. But there are indeed many good-looking girls in our class, so you can't entirely blame them."
Miyake's words made Yukimura frown.
"But openly commenting on girls' faces and figures in public is indeed impolite. This will also affect our reputation as boys in the class; others will just think we're also shallow guys."
Hearing Yukimura's words,
Miyake probably formed an impression of Yukimura.
This should be someone who studies well and is a bit rigid.
"Then, Yukimura-kun, if you were to get a girlfriend, which one would you choose?"
Miyake's sudden question caught Yukimura off guard.
His relationship with Miyake was not good enough to discuss such private matters.
However, Miyake rarely took the initiative to get closer to him.
If he refused to answer, it might displease him.
Yukimura thought for a moment.
"It should be Miyako-san..."
"Eh? You actually like Miyako-san's type?"
Miyake exclaimed in surprise.
For a moment, many male and female students on the practice platform looked over.
"Shh! Shh!! Why are you so loud? Besides, is there a need to be so surprised? Although Miyako-san isn't as eye-catching as Karuizawa or Kushida, her cuteness definitely ranks among the top three girls in the class."
Miyake's eyes widened.
This guy.
He was actually analyzing it seriously.
Just now, he was complaining that commenting on a girl's figure and face was rude.
How did he turn around and start seriously analyzing a girl's cuteness?
"What about you, Miyake-san? If you had to choose a girlfriend, who would you pick?"
Yukimura felt a bit awkward under Miyake's gaze.
He knew that his recent outburst had somewhat ruined his image.
So he quickly changed the subject.
"Hmm, if it were me, I'd probably also choose Miyako-san? But it's because I might have similar hobbies with her. I haven't really paid much attention to Miyako-san's appearance, but looking at her now, she is indeed quite cute."
Miyake's face was slightly flushed.
The word 'cute' coming from his mouth, a former delinquent, was truly too out of place.
"I didn't expect you, Miyake-san, to already be learning about her preferences, did I?"
Yukimura narrowed his eyes.
This guy moves so fast?
"I just overheard it occasionally."
Miyake tried to avoid the topic.
"I see. That's really fortunate then."
You're trying to fool me, aren't you?
After finishing their horseplay, Ike and Yamauchi, who were nearby, suddenly looked at Ayanokoji, who was about to get into the water.
"You made a huge profit in points this time, Ayanokoji."
Yamauchi said with a hint of sourness.
Ayanokoji looked at Yamauchi in confusion.
He didn't seem to understand why he would say that.
"What's with that expression? You haven't forgotten the bet we made before swimming class, have you?"
Prompted by Yamauchi.
Ayanokoji seemed to recall something.
Before swimming class, he had participated in a guessing game.
And he had wagered a thousand personal points on it.
However, unfortunately, he didn't know many of the people on the betting list.
He also didn't understand them very well.
So he could only pick one randomly.
He just considered it a necessary investment to integrate into their small group of boys.
As for the choices, Horikita Suzune and Miyako Amane were the only two girls he knew.
Based on his experience.
He almost unhesitatingly bet on Miyako Amane.
Even if he was prepared to lose.
He still hoped to bet on a character with a higher chance of winning.
He just wondered if Miyako-san found out, would she beat him up.
Since most of the popular figures on the list were on the practice platform.
So, according to the current situation, Amane and Kushida were neck and neck.
At least that's how it seemed to Ayanokoji.
However, an expert calculated that Amane actually had a slight advantage.
Therefore, Ayanokoji won.
While he was happy to win, he was more curious as to how one could measure such private data by eye.
Of course.
He was just purely curious.
He had no other thoughts.
Meanwhile, the person at the center of the discussion was pacing back and forth in front of Horikita, making Horikita extremely annoyed.
"Is Suzune good at swimming?"
"Can Suzune free-dive? Like holding her breath to get to the other side?"
"I feel like breaststroke would also suit Suzune, but that sight might make my heart stop."
"I've heard people talk about a swimming style called dog paddle. I wonder if you know how to do it, Suzune?"
"Suzune..."
"Suzune..."
"Suzune..."
"Annoying fellow! If you dare to speak again, I'll... I'll take your tongue... No, it should be your mouth..."
Horikita originally intended to scare Amane.
But after thinking of several ways to phrase it, they all seemed a bit cruel.
This gave Horikita a headache.
When did she start worrying if the person she was trying to scare would be too afraid?
"What!!! Suzune, you're going to kiss my mouth swollen?!!"
Amane covered her mouth, looking incredulous.
Kushida, who was about to come over and invite Amane to swim together, froze on the spot.
Uh... Miyako-san and Horikita-san are already like that?
Perhaps it's better not to go over?
After seeing Amane's expression, covering her small mouth, and her exaggerated performance.
The veins on Horikita's forehead began to throb again.
This fellow must be possessed by a drama queen.
She's so cute, but why does she have such a mouth?