Track 8
HAMA Asunaro High School – Hallway
*Phone notification*
Hrm?
All of our phones are going off.
It’s an, announcement… from the, student council…
Huh? Whoa! There’s gonna be a special D-BATTLE this weekend…!?
But why’s it being announced by the student council…!?
The hell is D-BATTLE?
Muneuji and the club prez work fast…!
There are also, students… who don’t know, about D-BATTLE…
They’re doing a rematch between Nanamegi and Kurama?
But aren’t the D-BATTLE antis just gonna crash in again?
I don’t think so. It says that it’s approved by the student council and there’ll be a committee judging whether the whole thing is legit or not!
The truth finally comes to light! The plot’s full-sending towards the climax!
I can see it now. Nanaki joins hands with his former nemesis, Diss Emperor K, as they march towards certain victory against the world…!
This is so peak!! I c-c-c-c-c-can’t stop shaking!!
Yo, Nanamegi! Good luck!
Show the haters who’s boss!
Hahaha! If we, the D-Club, make it out of this alive, battle me!
Thanks. If that happens, go easy on me, okay?
HAMA Asunaro High School
Huh, Akuta’s not going home with us?
He was, shaking with so much, excitement… that he ran, ahead already…
Haha, that sounds like him.
…
Nanamegi… You look, kind of happy, about the match.
Huh? Really?
Everyone’s really excited, to watch you, and Kurama… Including, me…
Hearing you say that actually makes me kinda embarrassed…
But honestly, it feels pretty nice knowing people are cheering me on.
Hama House – Living Room
We’re home.
Welcome back, you two!
Got yourself in the middle of something fun, huh.
What do you mean?
We heard your school is having a D-BATTLE this weekend.
What!?
(Why does the chief know about D-BATTLE…!?)
Looks like you ended up letting that girl walk all over you~
H-How did you know about that!? Where’d—!?
But guess what? After Ushio went like KABOOM, Nanaki was all like WHA-BAM right back at him!
‘Kaboom’, ‘wha-bam’… Analysis unsuccessful.
Ooh! Sounds like an intense battle. What an innovative way to fight.
……I see.
(It’s strange how Raito-san understood Isotake…)
Akuta-kun showed us the announcement, and…
It said that outsiders can watch if they’re invited by an Asu High student.
All of us will be going there to support you!
Huh…? Oh, right. Thanks, a lot…
Hama House – Snake Room
Nnyam… Crab… I have to… pick faster… or I’ll be late… for school…
Zzz… Zzz…
…
Flashback
All of us will be going there to support you! To support you… Support you… Support you …
Hama House – Snake Room
(So that means… the chief will be watching me…)
Flashback
We watched that fight yesterday.
Had I known you possessed such a fastidious and small-minded nature, I would never have deigned to confess my affections towards you…
Hama House – Snake Room
……………………
Fuck.
D-BATTLE Arena – Substage
Ready?
[Red corner, open.]
“So I’m just gonna open for us since this is rehearsal…”
“But don’t worry, I’ll give you the first-move advantage1 in the real thing ‘cause you’re a noob.”
(He’s probably gonna be like you’re stupid, this isn’t chess… or something like that.)
(Then I’ll—)
[Blue corner, respond.]
“You’re right, it’s just like you said. I’m a complete noob, so thank you for looking out for me out of the kindness of your heart.”
…Excuse me?
“The fact you’d show concern for someone like me just shows that you're a good person deep down. Such magnanimity, no wonder they call you Diss Emperor K.”
(I-Is he making fun of me…?)
“While it’s technically my turn to diss, honestly, the only move I can make right now is show the Emperor some mad respect…”
…S-Stop!
Okay…
Is this a joke to you? We’re rehearsing for a reason, lock in!
No, I’m just… It’s ‘cause of… y’know…
What!? Speak louder!!
The chief said he’s coming to watch the battle…!
…Huh?
And I don’t want him to see me as some petty jerk and hate me…!
…
So… Could you maybe just… pretend to take some damage so I can look good in front of him…?
…I.
……
Hah…
Y’know, I really thought—
Flashback
But uh… I guess … it’s gonna happen, huh.
Mhm, right. Sounds rough.
Should we… rehearse… for it or something…?
I mean… I guess we could…
D-BATTLE Arena
…
*Ushio logs out*
Huh?
[Red corner forfeits due to disconnectivity.]
Ushio!
*Nanaki logs out*
HAMA House – 3F Hallway
*Nanaki knocks on the door*
Ushio…
Could you come out for a sec? I just want to talk.
*Nanaki knocks on the door harder*
…
Ushio! I know you can hear me!
Nanaki starts banging on the door*
Can you shut up? You’re disturbing the neighbours.
Listen, I’m sorry for dropping such a weird request on you out of nowhere, but you didn’t have to shut me out over it!
Can’t you at least hear me out!?
Hear you out about how pathetic you are? Yeah, no thanks!
*peeks*
What’s up? Is there beef…?
It sounds like they’re arguing, but I can’t really hear what Ushio’s saying…
Let’s just watch over them first?
You know, there’s a limit to how much of a simp you can be. Like, do you even see yourself?
You’re sick. Ever heard of autonomy? Clearly not since apparently your whole life revolves around pleasing other people. Even a literal doormat has more personality than you.
But then again, if that’s the concept you’re going for, then be my guest. I hope you die alone in a ditch for all I care.
…!!
A…
Are you serious right now!? Over a damn rehearsal!? What the hell is wrong with you!?
I’m done. I don’t want to talk to a stupid, childish asshole like you anymore.
You’re the one that came banging at my door. Fucking hypocrite.
Oh nyo…
This is a problem…
HAMA House – Horse Room
