Chapter 47My Idol Is A Goddess
Motivation─ —No matter what position you are currently in, this is the main driving force behind every action. Young children feel this motivation coming from within, and show it outside by running around, while high school students are fascinated by their crazy fantasies and try to bring them into the real world, because this is their motivation (*Just a few). Then, as you go through that transitional period called adolescence, you might wake up with 'unforgettable feelings' for someone. And the 'excitement and desire' you feel at the thought of that person will be the driving force of your actions. Especially the boys.
In short, what am I trying to say here, huh...?
"Falling in love, what a crazy thing, huh...?"
With immature feelings, I looked at the paper in front of my eyes, specifically at the top right.
"—65th, huh..."
With gasping breaths like, "Huft, Huft, huh...", I somehow managed to pass this horrible End of Term Exam. It's really hard to get to the level where you start to feel the pleasure of this. Isn't everyone above me a masochist?
At the end of this spring, we had the Midterm Exam, but in short, my ranking dropped. I remember I got 32nd back then. However, back then, studying wasn't as boring as it is now.
I remember the reason. I had a strong determination 'I will definitely go out with Natsukawa'. If I wasn't completely crazy about Natsukawa... ...I wouldn't have gotten into this prestigious college preparatory high school. Compared to last time, I could see that the amount I studied this time was barely enough. Or rather, I don't have any motivation.
If I were to take the entrance exam here at this time, I wonder how it would be... ...I'm sure I got this 65th place because of what I base who I am on. Will I be able to maintain this position next time...? This is serious, I might have to be more careful next time.
"Sajocchi, what ranking are you?"
"Huh, what!?"
"Surprised!?"
When you suddenly came from behind, of course I was surprised. Hey, me, don't leave your paper open as if you want others to see it. Especially with Ashida who will immediately come teasing if she sees the smallest gap, you can't show this to her.
I glared at Ashida, who jumped over her desk to look at my paper from behind. She must have realized how worried I was, because she slowly pulled away with an embarrassed laugh while saying, "Sorry, sorry".
"I'm 74th!"
"Eh...?"
Just when I thought she was going to retreat, she suddenly divulged her own ranking. Because she said so with a loud volume, I could understand this easily, and that's why I knew Ashida's ranking even though I didn't want to know.
So, hmm, what? What does that mean? 'I said it first, so now it's your turn', right? ...Right?
...Okay. The top 100 rankings were displayed on paper in the corridor, and as long as my rank was better than hers, it wouldn't matter.
"Here, it's a bit unstable, you know."
"60s─ ─Yeah, it's not that high... ...but, Sajocchi, weren't you much higher before?"
"I-I don't remember."
"Really? But you were trembling."
How could she know about my previous ranking... ...We've only known each other for two months, right? Is this her information network? The information network of those girls...? ...Eh...? ...Then, do the other girls know about it too...?
"Huhー, I thought you would enter the top 50 again, that's why I asked. This is very unexpected~."
"Wh-What about you and your 76th rank?"
"I'm 74th. Remember that."
"Yeah, yeah."
It seemed that Ashida was quite proud of her own ranking. I mean, don't say 'Hmph' to me, even though you're below me, how can you be that proud?
"My previous ranking! Do you remember!?"
"220th! I made some great progress, didn't I!?"
"So, you used to be stupid, huh?"
"That was back then! Since you said it like that, I forgive you!"
Gosh, she's so high-spirited. Unlike me, she must be really studying... ...I thought she'd be busy because of her Volleyball Club activities, but I guess she's also doing her best in this, huh. Okay, I've decided. My motivation is to not lose against this girl.
(TL Note: Good, Bro!)
"Hey, Sajou! What rank are you? I'm the 230th, you know."
This boy (Yamazaki) sounds really happy.
♦
"Wow, it's amazing."
You guys think I'm joking? No, I muttered to myself. These words came out of my throat before I realized it.
A few days passed since the individual grades were announced. The rankings of the first-year student were displayed at the back of the classroom. There were those who were happy to see their ranking saying, "Look, you see?", there were also those who desperately tried to hide it by saying, "Don't look, okay!", and I who decided not to care. I just wanted to forget about the existence of exams.
The reason I let out these disgusting words was simply because I saw that the name was related to the 2nd place winner. It was none other than the Goddess of our class, our idol, "Natsukawa Aika".
Of course, as the top of our class, Natsukawa was surrounded by friends. Normally, I would be the first one there. But since I didn't have the courage to be that aggressive, seeing her confused face from afar wasn't bad either. Huft... ...it's not like you've grown up, Natsukawa. As your fan, nothing makes me happier than this...
"Sajou."
"Hmm?"
Someone called out to me, so I turned around. Sasaki who was sitting on his seat, looked at me with a strangely proud face.
"Wh-Why are you in this class?"
"Well, this is my class too... ...Why are you treating me like an outsider."
Sorry about that, I was in a good mood, to the point that I wanted to tease you. I think this might be the first time I've felt so indifferent to a handsome boy. No, just kidding. I hope you only brought white rice for lunch today.
"What's wrong, Sasaki. Did it end up being stolen from your little sis?"
"What was stolen!? It's not about that, it's about the exam results!"
What—, it has nothing to do with your little sis? Impossible...
While I was thinking about something unnecessary like that, Sasaki pointed to the paper with the exam rank on it. When I searched for her name, I found her ranked much higher than mine.
"29th... ...Not bad."
"That's right, isn't it? And you dropped a little, Sajou. Are you unable to keep up with your studies, hmm?"
Ugh...! ...What the heck is this boy? Are you trying to provoke me!? Even when you have such an annoying attitude, how come you look like someone from a painting, you handsome b*stard!
This is indeed a worrying situation. For the unpopular group of students, the only thing they can use as a weapon is their knowledge in the Free Art subject ─ in other words, study. I can't accept that this will be taken away by that handsome b*stard from the Soccer Club. Okay, now I'm more motivated!
"All passes from someone like you should end up offside...!"
"You really said something horrible, huh..."
Strange. No matter what I do, I can't see us in the same sumo wrestling ring.
It must be because of motivation. The reason why he suddenly became arrogant was because he wanted to compete with me over Natsukawa, right? First of all, although our starting lines are different, there are too many gaps in talent, don't you realize that? Not to mention, I've been rejected over and over again. You yourself have too high specifications, so can you not try your hardest...?
"...It's great to brag about yourself, but if you want to impress Natsukawa, something like 29th place is hardly good enough, don't you think so?"
"Ugh..."
That girl, after all, she's ranked second in our entire school year. Even if you win against me, it means nothing. In fact, it's like a thorny path, isn't it? If you can't place at the top either, bragging is pointless. Gosh, that's rude...
And also, speaking of which, that first place name is really long... ...There's even a mix of Romaji letters in there... ...Maybe some exchange students? It makes sense why that person is so smart.
"Yeah, just give up on studying, and focus on your soccer career. Don't miss any penalty kicks, okay? Don't miss any penalty kicks."
"That doesn't mean I can just give up on my studies─ ─Wait, are you trying to pressure me right before a big tournament, you b*stard...?"
Wait, Sasaki is still in the first-year, yet become a regular player? Going further than his senpai like that, if he didn't treat them well, their envy and jealousy would be too much to handle. Ew, so horrified. Yeah, Sasaki should be fine, after all, he has a convincing little sis named Yuki-chan, by his side!
Author's Note: Ew, horrified!
TL: Reeze27
ED: Reeze27
PR: Reeze27
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