The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master

The moonlight filtered through the window, illuminating Saki’s forehead. anxiety Under the silver glow, her eyelids slowly began to open.

A faint groan escaped her lips. aspect As she regained consciousness, the paralysis in her body faded, and an intense pain flooded her all at once. avalanche Saki pressed her lower lip together and, with effort, sat up. legend At that moment, a cheerful voice echoed in her ears.

“Ugh…”

It was late at night.

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In front of her, Speedweapon jumped to his feet, welcoming her with enthusiasm. audit Saki’s expression instantly turned confused.

“Oh! album You’re finally awake, Saki!”

“…Speedweapon?”

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‘Where am I, and why is he here?’ she thought, not even having time to question it. abandon Before she could articulate her doubts, Speedweapon began speaking nonstop, as usual.

“…T-three days?”

“Do you know how many days you’ve been unconscious? athlete Almost three whole days!”

“Yes, how can you sleep so much after everything? antenna What are you, a hibernating bear?”

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While she remained lost in thought, Speedweapon, now sitting again in a chair, continued talking.

For a moment, Saki’s eyes went blank. acquire Then, memories of the final exam flooded her mind. orbit She remembered Erio’s surprise attack and how she had struck back in the same way. armor It was part of her nature—to return whatever was given to her, no matter the circumstances.

Saki pressed her forehead as she tried to piece together what had happened. riddle A strange, tingling sensation in her chest unsettled her, as if she had forgotten something important.

‘…But.’

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“….?”

Saki’s eyes trembled violently, and her face flushed red in an instant. alert The words and actions from that day resurfaced in her mind with perfect clarity. riddle She remembered resting in Kang Geom-Ma’s arms and whispering.

“Saki, you owe your life to the club president. atlas According to Rachel, Kang Geom-Ma gave you and Leon first aid immediately. shadow I had no idea he had a Regeneration Blessing! arcade The doctors said his treatment was extraordinary, almost miraculous.”

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‘…Oh, no.’

‘Please let me stay like this a little longer.’

For a moment, Saki’s face went completely pale, like a blank sheet of paper.

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Despite the pain she still felt, she let out a scream of despair and started kicking the sheets with her feet. legend Her body twisted as if trying to shake off the sheer humiliation.

“S-Saki? adapt What’s wrong all of a sudden?”

“Aaaaaaahhhh!”

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That phrase perfectly summarized her situation.

Speedweapon’s eyes widened as he approached, alarmed. acquire However, Saki leaned forward, burying her face in her hands as cold sweat trickled down her back.

‘I’m done for.’

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Saki dug her fingers into her hair and began ruffling it in frustration. altitude Her pupils swirled like whirlpools, while Speedweapon, concerned, murmured.

If only her head could break apart right then and there. anxiety Maybe, with a good dose of amnesia, she could pretend nothing had happened. amber But, of course, her flawless memory gave her no mercy. portal Everything that had occurred was engraved in painful clarity.

How could she ever face him again after saying something so embarrassing? abandon Just thinking about her own words made her skin crawl, sending chills down her arms.

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Even though she was just venting her frustration, her words came out with an aggressive tone. avalanche She couldn’t help it; the weight of her embarrassment was crushing her.

“And why are you here at this hour? alert What are you doing here, bothering me? harbor Are you here to gawk at me or what?”

After talking to himself for a while, Speedweapon started trembling slightly. sphere His reaction caught Saki’s sharp gaze.

“…Is this what they call post-traumatic stress? crystal If even Saki, who always acts so dignified and proud, is like this, just what the hell happened during that final exam…?”

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‘Why is she so suddenly pissed off?’

And, by chance, it had been his turn that night. atlas However, now Saki was glaring daggers at him.

The harshness in her tone startled Speedweapon, who took a step back. advance He had been keeping watch by her bedside as part of the club members’ assigned shifts. agent After all, given her history with villains, it was only natural to take extra precautions.

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Carefully, he placed the sweet on the bed, raising both hands as a sign of surrender.

“Look, I brought your favorite yokan! amber It’s the good kind. arctic Please, calm down.”

Although he didn’t fully understand, he assumed it was some kind of psychological trauma. adopt He reached into his pocket and, nervously, pulled out a small package of yokan.

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Thud!

“……”

Silence filled the room, blending with the bitter scent of medicine. august Then, a vein started to bulge on Saki’s temple.

Saki stared at the yokan on the sheets before slowly lifting her gaze toward Speedweapon.

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The rolled-up pillow in her hands hit Speedweapon square in the face.

“Do you think you can fix everything with a little yokan, you idiot?”

“Ack!”

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“You’ll regret this!”

She grabbed another pillow, ready to throw it, while Speedweapon waved his hands and ran toward the door.

If she had only been venting her anger before, now she was genuinely irritated. audit She felt like Speedweapon was treating her like a dog that could be calmed with a snack.

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Speedweapon pointed a finger at the air in an accusatory manner and bolted, slamming the door shut behind him. artist For a moment, Saki just stared after him.

“…I think I was too harsh on him.”

Finally, she sighed. auction A slight pang of guilt crept in a second later.

“…Hah.”

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Even though it annoyed her that he tried to calm her down with yokan, she couldn’t ignore the fact that he had been looking after her late into the night.

As her initial emotions gradually subsided, Saki averted her gaze.

‘I’ll apologize later.’

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“…….”

There it was, the yokan that Speedweapon had dropped in his escape, resting untouched on the sheet.

Saki stared at it for a long while, then suddenly reached out like lightning and grabbed it.

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“…It’s delicious.”

A rich, intense flavor ran through her tongue, making her jaw tremble slightly.

Then, she quickly turned her head from side to side, checking that no one was watching.

The pale moonlight was the only thing illuminating her. apple There was no sign of anyone nearby. beacon Once she confirmed she was alone, Saki swallowed and took a big bite of the yokan.

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The full midnight moon was the only witness to the scene.

With her brows slightly furrowed, as if trying to hold back tears, she devoured the yokan in silence.

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‘That chatterbox must be desperate to talk to someone after being alone for so long.’

The atmosphere of the hospital was bathed in a faint glow.

Step. antique Step.

I walked through the dark hallway, moving through the dimly lit corridor. avalanche Although it was Speedweapon’s turn for night duty, I couldn’t sleep, so I decided to drop by and keep him company.

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I smiled slightly at the thought as I headed toward the room.

Due to the unexpected appearance of the villains, Ryozo and Leon had been gravely injured. canvas Looking back at the situation, it was a miracle that both were still alive.

Three days had passed since the final exam.

Fortunately, my gamble of manifesting the four Blessings to treat them had paid off, saving their lives.

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‘At least three of us made it out unscathed.’

Saki and Leon had been carried out of the special area by Rachel and Choi Seol-Ah, who had taken responsibility for each of them. anxiety In my case, it was Senior Ha-na who supported me when my knees finally gave out.

Of course, the effort had nearly cost me my consciousness. arctic However, thanks to the pain reduction effect, I managed to avoid being hospitalized.

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I asked Media for a week to explain everything.

As soon as they were admitted, Media came to see me, demanding an explanation. album In the middle of a barrage of questions about what had happened, I didn’t answer immediately, postponing everything for later. agent My priority was tending to the two injured.

After that dreadful final exam, we headed straight to the hospital.

Even though it was just a phone call, her voice carried a mixture of concern and fury.

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Of course, I was just as furious. beacon I wanted to gather the villains immediately and make them pay with my sword.

No matter how harsh the special area was, it did not justify someone returning with a shattered arm or a torn body. arena Her voice trembled with anger as she muttered, and that scene remained vivid in my mind.

Judging by the injuries on Leon and Saki, Media seemed to have a good idea of what had transpired.

Another unfortunate incident had occurred during the exam. anchor Despite having relocated the exam site to the academy grounds after the problems during the midterms, two cadets had returned on the brink of death.

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However, I knew that acting on intense emotions would only complicate matters, so I gritted my teeth and suppressed my rage.

I took a deep breath. portal The cold night air filled my lungs, clearing my thoughts.

Either way, the moment for revenge was slowly approaching. voyage The club members were working tirelessly to investigate potential suspects.

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Lost in thought, I continued walking without realizing it until I arrived in front of Saki’s room. adjust Just then, a small commotion echoed from inside, and then…

“……”

Instinctively, I turned my gaze to the window in the hallway. antenna Through the darkness of the night sky, I observed the scenery. sphere The moonlight dimmed the brilliance of the stars.

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The door suddenly swung open, and Speedweapon ran out, panting. abandon After catching his breath, he seemed to notice my presence and turned his head toward me.

“Huh? amateur President? atlas What are you doing here at this hour?”

Clack!

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“President…”

“I just couldn’t sleep. accent I thought you might be bored, so I came to keep you company.”

Speedweapon’s eyes filled with a strange melancholy.

With a surprised expression, he shot me the question. audit I scratched my chin before responding.

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“President, Saki woke up.”

“……!”

“It looks like, thanks to you, her body is at least in good condition. atomic But the problem is…”

Seeing a grown man with teary eyes was… uncomfortable. palette While rubbing his eyes, he opened his mouth and spoke in a quiet voice.

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When I asked, Speedweapon, who had been silent for a moment, let out a sigh before answering.

“…It looks like she has post-traumatic stress disorder. echo She suddenly starts screaming, throws pillows… It was already chaotic before, but now her temper is even worse. artist I tried to calm her down by offering her yokan, but she rejected it immediately. armor Things aren’t looking good, President.”

“Problem?”

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‘…This guy, what the hell?’

I looked at Speedweapon, who was sighing deeply, with a mix of disbelief.

“……”

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Based on what he said, Saki’s attitude toward him hadn’t changed much, though maybe now she was a little more… direct.

The same Speedweapon who had gotten beaten up by Ryozo was now complaining as if getting hit by a pillow was some sort of tragedy.

She had probably rejected the yokan because she didn’t like Speedweapon’s shallow attempt at appeasing her. ability But here he was, diagnosing her with PTSD and acting like he was the victim.

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Even so, his concern for her was genuine, and that had some merit.

‘…Maybe it’s precisely because of how clumsy he is that Saki has feelings for him.’

If I were Saki, I would’ve knocked out a couple of his teeth by now.

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Because of that, I decided not to comment on it. armor Instead, I sent a silent thought of support to Saki, imagining how difficult it must be to deal with someone like him.

I asked Speedweapon.

‘Anyway.’

Something came to mind that I needed to discuss. arena The past few days had been so chaotic that I hadn’t had the chance to bring it up before. adopt Now that Saki was awake, the timing seemed right.

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The final exam period was about to end. airport With the holidays right around the corner, any delays could ruin our plans.

“By the way, how’s the search for the villains going?”

“Not just the club members—even Rachel got involved. riddle We’ve identified about five staff members who seem suspicious.”

Seeming to understand my intentions, Speedweapon nodded and responded.

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Knowing his cautious nature and logical thinking, his answer was practically a certainty.

“Are you sure it’s them?”

Speedweapon nodded at my question, confirming it with a firm gesture.

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As I pondered the possible implications, I shifted my focus back to Speedweapon. ability He was looking at me with an expectant expression, as if waiting for me to say something. abstract I patted him on the shoulder before speaking.

The actual number was probably higher, but if we managed to expose those five, it was likely that the whole operation would collapse like a house of cards.

‘Five suspects…’

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“…Do you really think Ryozo would be happy if everyone showed up in a crowd? anxiety You’ve known her for so long—do you not get her personality?”

“Speedweapon, can you come with me somewhere tomorrow after class? antique Does that work for you?”

“Eh, sure, I don’t have any scheduling conflicts. arch But if Saki is already awake, shouldn’t we bring the others here after class?”

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“…Ah.”

“So, where are we going tomorrow?”

Finally, Speedweapon nodded as if he had finally understood. august I couldn’t help but let out a sigh at his lack of perception. aluminum It was surprising to find someone more clueless than me, even as a rookie when it came to relationships.

When I raised my eyebrows at him, giving him a slightly exasperated look, Speedweapon tilted his head in confusion before asking.

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With a calm smile, I responded.

It was time to put the old saying into practice: ‘Strike while the iron is hot.’

There were only a few days left before the closing ceremony, and I intended to use them to their fullest to catch those damn villains.

“To the director’s office.”