kscans

Chapter 235 - Shame Oblivion xxxx Battle

The day after completing Jimoko-san's request. I was in top form from the moment I woke up. It was probably thanks to a large intake of Vitamin P (Panty Shot), an essential nutrient for men. That's why I thought.

(This is a little unfortunate for them.)

It was lunchtime. I got a call from Chika-san. She asked if I was free tonight, and when I immediately said yes, she invited me to a mock battle. When I asked what was up all of a sudden, she said,

‘It seems the kids, or rather Rika, are a bit unhappy with you, Hiro-kun.’

‘Unhappy? Well, I’m sorry to hear that.’

She's a girl of that age. It must be difficult to maintain a good relationship with a middle-aged man. Things that didn't bother her before might be starting to feel unpleasant. I asked Chika-san to tell me more so I could be more careful, and she said,

‘Oh, no, it's not like that. I guess she's at that age where she wants to act more grown-up. You’re not exactly overprotective, Hiro-kun, but you do take a lot of care with them because they're kids, right?’

I understood immediately. She had apparently participated in the decisive battle against the villainous noblewoman without my knowledge. Rika-chan probably thought something like, ‘He could acknowledge me a little more, couldn't he?’ There's a time in everyone's life when being treated like a kid by adults feels annoying. I had a phase like that too.

‘Sorry about this, okay?’

‘No, it’s fine. It's an adult's job to accept that kind of rebellion.’

Anyway, I got it. She wanted to show her strength in a mock battle and get acknowledged. There was no reason to refuse.

‘Me, Takahashi-kun, and Suzuki-kun will be joining as support, though.’

‘That's fine, that’s fine.’

I didn't think, what’s the point of relying on adults' power when you want adults to acknowledge you? In fact, I approved. It meant they were able to coolly analyze that the kids alone weren't enough to make me cry uncle.

‘But while I'll match your level, I won't go easy on you, okay?’

‘Yes. I know. Rika would be angry if you went easy on her.’

So that's how it was decided that we would have a mock battle tonight. But as I mentioned earlier, I was in top form today. Even if I matched Rika-chan and the others' level, I could easily imagine my mind and body would be razor-sharp. I felt a little sorry about that, but there was nothing I could do.

"Alright, see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow."

I finished my preparations to leave, left the office, activated my perception inhibitor, and teleported to the changing room of the designated training ground. I changed into a tracksuit and went out to the training ground, where everyone was already gathered… no, one person was missing.

"Is Hikaru not here?"

"He’s having dinner with his family at the restaurant you told him about, Uncle."

Here, Rika-chan handed me her phone. On the screen was a picture of a beaming Hikaru with the twins and their mom.

"We can’t really interrupt that."

"You’re right about that."

Sarna-chan's words were entirely reasonable. I couldn't destroy this happy space. But rescheduling would probably be inconvenient for the adults.

(...But Hikaru, huh.)

With the Jimoko-san thing and all, maybe I should seriously look into whether any of my other acquaintances have some kind of trouble brewing.

"What’s wrong, Hero Uncle?"

"No, I think I’m the one who should be asking what’s wrong. Can I finally comment on this?"

It was partly a diversion, but I was also seriously confused.

"What is this, a cosplay club?"

""You wanna die?""

"I mean, come on."

For some reason, the three adults were wearing school uniforms. Takahashi and Suzuki were in blazers, and Chika-san was in a sailor uniform. What else could it be but a cosplay club? In terms of uniforms, Rika-chan and Sarna-chan were wearing them too, but that was normal. It's the formal wear for students. Saku-chan had also used magic to change into a female body and was wearing a sailor uniform, but that was probably to match the others. So the strange ones were those sexy mature women over there.

"Today, the moms are part of the kids’ team."

"Ah, so this was Rika-chan’s idea."

That sounded about right. She's the type of kid to do something like this.

"And Saku-chan?"

"I’d stand out if I was the only one in normal clothes. So I matched them."

Just as I thought. That being said, Rika-chan, you’ve had a great idea.

(Alright, I've decided. I’ll actively go for low angles on the adult team.)

My panty shot fever had yet to cool. I was going to let it all out.

(Speaking of panty shots.)

My gaze naturally shifted to Chika-san. I remembered a nostalgic memory. The uniform she was wearing now was from the high school she used to attend. Unlike back then, her body was much fuller now, giving it a tight look, but I couldn't help but remember. I mean, to think she grew so much from that slender body…

"Wh, what is it? Do I look strange after all?"

"No… hey, Chika-san. Do you remember the first time we met?"

"Eh? Uh, yes. You guys got caught up in a fight in the Supernatural World, and I happened to save you, right?"

"That's how it was from your perspective. But I had actually met you the day before that, you know?"

"What?"

Hehe, of course you wouldn’t know. Even after we got to know each other, I was too embarrassed to say anything. This was my memory alone.

"I think I went to a convenience store late at night because I was hungry. On the way, I saw you standing on top of a water tank on the roof of an apartment building."

She looked so otherworldly, I was honestly captivated.

"When I saw you jump with the moon at your back and just disappear, I thought I was being tricked by a fox or something."

For a girl like that to appear when we were in a desperate pinch and save us was almost too perfect, wasn't it?

"I, I see. But why are you telling me this now?"

"Well, I was thinking of actively attacking the adult team from a low angle."

Since I declared I wouldn't hold back, I would use off-the-board tactics too. One reason was to spoil the mood and create noise in their fighting spirit. The other was that while I wasn't sure if it would work on the three adults, if I could make them conscious of guarding against panty shots, it would be a win for me.

"And when I looked at you, Chika-san, I remembered the unsexy gray sports shorts I burned into my memory that night."

...

Ooh, this disenchanted gaze gives me chills.

"This guy is definitely getting cocky."

"I’m absolutely going to make him cry."

"I think Hiro-kun needs to be taught a serious lesson for once."

"Hah, do it if you can."

Completely unrepentant and shameless. That's me, Satou-kun.

"Come at me from anywhere you want."

I beckoned them with my finger, and I could tell they had switched their focus. The first to attack was Rika-chan, as expected.

"Hyaa."

She was using her bare hands, no weapons. Well, not bad. From our perspective, her form was clumsy, but considering her age, it was pretty good. While parrying her punches, I paid attention to the others. Saku-chan was on support. Takahashi and Suzuki were maintaining a certain distance while trying to circle around to my left and right. Chika-san and Sarna-chan weren't moving, but they were ready to react instantly to any change in the situation. It was a solid approach. Not a mistake. Opponents who try to be clever are easy prey for me. Those types are easy to break the rhythm of. That's why a solid approach is harder to deal with. But just because it's harder doesn't mean it's impossible.

(Now, how should I break them down… hmm, Rika-chan's eyes have changed.)

She's about to make a big move. I decided to allocate more of my resources to Rika-chan, but…

"Wha?"

Rika-chan suddenly lifted her skirt high. An unexpected move. I instinctively averted my eyes to avoid seeing "it," but that was a trap. Where I turned my gaze, what jumped into my field of vision was a leg.

"Gah."

Takahashi's roundhouse kick struck me squarely in the face. I couldn't react properly and took the hit, my body stumbling. Waiting there was Suzuki, who launched a barrage of attacks. As I parried them, I tried to suppress my inner turmoil, but…

"Excuse me."

Cutting off the barrage, Suzuki moved out of my sight, and Sarna-chan slid into her place. My dynamic vision caught her putting her hand on the collar of her shirt and about to pull it wide open. I ducked my head faster than I could think, but once again, I was met with a waiting leg that kicked my face up.

""Oraa.""

Takahashi's and Suzuki's fists dug into my stomach. The impact shot through me, and I was sent flying helplessly into the wall. I got up immediately, but there was no follow-up attack from them.

"...Huh? It actually worked."

"...I can’t believe it."

The two stunned middle schoolers, and the TS duo with smug, malicious smiles on their faces.

"He can naturally avoid unintentional panty or bra flashes, but it seems intentional ones are a different story. His instincts make him overreact and avoid them, something his reason can't control."

"Yep. And our guess that high school girls' panties are somehow safe but middle school girls' panties are out was also correct, it seems."

"Y, you guys."

"Attacking your opponent’s morals is your specialty, isn't it?"

"This time, it's just your turn."

The presence of defeat felt so close I could hear its breath. A cold sweat trickled down my cheek without me realizing it.

"...Kuh."

Panty Shot Combat… My intuition told me this would be the most grueling battle I had ever fought.