Chapter 2206: Creative Ry


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    When I arrived at the gymnasium with Ryouko-san, I maintained a one-step distance behind her, keeping up the image of her student assistant. After a quick scan of the area, I joined our ss, already lined up on one side opposite ss 3.


    Although most students were aware of my role as her assistant, it wouldn''t hurt to be


    cautious about our rtionship. Unlike my interactions with the girls in ss, things with Ryouko-san could getplicated.


    No. It would be disastrous.


    Just take Shio''s ex-husband as an example. He''s still on the run after getting ordered to surrender himself.


    While people might dismiss my flirting with Nami and the other girls as typical yboy behavior, being seen with Ryouko-san, Orimura-sensei, or even Shio would cause serious problems. For them, not me.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    It wasn''t toote to keep things private for the next three years beforeing public. We could still enjoy our time together, whether at their offices, apartments, or on secret dates away from the public eye. There was no rush.


    Anyway, I nned to join my girls for the warm-up and give them a heads-up about today''s activity. I slid into our group and I instantly got sandwiched between Nami and Satsuki. Aya moved in front of me while the space behind me was eventually imed by Chii who arrived there quicker because her klutz trait activated, tripping her over to me.


    That caused littlemotion but the gaze I got from Orimura-sensei who was standing from a distance was a disdainful re as though she was looking at a troublemaker.


    I could also see Misaki and Maaya on the other side looking in our direction.


    I waved at the innocent forehead girl, Misaki, who quickly covered half her face with her paper fan. Maaya, true to her tsundere nature, reacted with a mix of annoyance and embarrassment when I smiled at her.


    Really, their reactions were priceless, and I couldn''t help but feel warmth bloom in my chest. Bringing my attention back to Nami and the others, I briefed them on what to expect today. When they asked if I would be participating, I simply shrugged and gave them a knowing smile. That was enough to clue them in that I''d be assisting Ryouko-san and Orimura-sensei. After a few minutes of warming up under Ryouko-san''s supervision, she gave everyone a moment to catch their breath before exining the main event: a creative team ry.


    The atmosphere in the gymnasium instantly shifted. The low hum of casual conversations between the students faded into the background and was reced by an air of anticipation. Even with the light tension hanging around Orimura-sensei''s stern res, the students'' excitement for the uing activity was noticeable.


    Standing between Nami and Satsuki, I straightened up, mirroring the disciplined posture of the other students, setting an example. With that, Aya and Chii as well as the other girls around me shift their focus towards the front.


    "Alright, everyone," Ryouko-san began, her voice a mix of authority and encouragement.


    As they were already used to hermanding tone that could strike fear in anyone, no one dared to fool around.


    "We prepared another creative activity for you today. I''m certain you''ve already heard about this if you have friends from ss 2 or 4." She continued.


    "With the help of my assistant, Onoda-kun, and Orimura-sensei, we''ve made some adjustments that should benefit everyone. Today''s activity will not only test your physical abilities but also how well you can work as a team."


    She paused for effect, allowing her words to sink in. Some of the students exchanged nces, excitement and nervousness apparent on their faces.


    I could feel the familiar weight of expectation settle on my shoulders. Even though I wouldn''t be directly participating in thepetition, being part of the nning meant I had a role to y in making sure everything ran smoothly.


    Also, who am I not to root for my girls? If I can bend the rules a bit for them then I surely will.


    Not to mention, I won''t need to deal with the boys in our ss. Sakuma, Ogawa or Fukuda can show off all they want. I''m still the one winning anyway.


    Ryouko-san continued, "Now, onto the details. This will be a team ry consisting of ten students per team. We''ll call it the Creative Ry for simplicity."


    "Can you see what Orimura-sensei prepared behind me? That''s going to be our activity field. As I mentioned, it will be a team ry with a twist. There will be four stations, each with a different challenge. These include both physical and problem-solving tasks. Each team will have to work together toplete them as efficiently as possible. And remember, if you struggle too much, you can use the lifeline option, but doing so will incur a time penalty." As she outlined the details about runners and drifters, my attention briefly drifted to the students from ss 3. Misaki still had her fan covering her face, though I could tell she was sneaking peeks at me. Maayai, on the other hand, was focused, her serious expression betraying how much she was taking thispetition to heart.


    I guess her gamer mindset is getting stimted. This activity can relieve some of her stress. I''ll also pay attention to themter.


    Soon, when Ryouko-san mentioned the reward for the winning team, the special privilege to influence the next ss''s activities, an excited murmur spread through both sses. Even Nami and Satsuki perked up beside me, their eyes gleaming with interest. Whatever they were nning if they won, it would surely be rted to me or us.


    However, Ryouko-san added a twist to the reward system. Instead of giving the privilege to all three winning teams from the nned three matches, it would go to the team with the quickest overall record.


    Though she offered to add a handicap since the girls might be slower than the boys, Nami and Maaya rejected the idea outright. They weren''t about to let the boys gloat over a win handed to them by a handicap.


    In any case, I also agreed with their sentiment. And my girls love challenges. I can see it through their eyes.


    Following that, Orimura-sensei stepped forward, her sharp gaze cutting through the room. "Now, let''s get started. I want to see effort from both sides, but no dirty tricks. You''re here to improve, not sabotage. Understand?"


    The students nodded in unison before their collective voices confirmed their agreement. They immediately set about organizing their teams.


    Before I joined Ryouko-san and Orimura-sensei to take my post as Activity Assistant, I lingered a little longer with my girls, helping them finalize their team lineup.


    In the end, they decided on this lineup for the Girls Match.


    The five runners are Satsuki, Chii, Saki, Nami, and Kushii.


    The five helpers are Aya, Hana, Mio, Hina, and Shimura.


    Originally, we considered taking Maaya and Misaki from ss 3. However, as soon as Ryouko-san told us to create the teams, those two girls were already surrounded by the other girls in their ss. Hence, Kushii and Shimura got added after deliberating it with the other


    girls in our ss.


    Wakaba, Kashiwagi, and Misumi were also considered, but Wakaba and Kashiwagi held back because of my presence. On the other hand, Misumi quietly took a step back, patting my shoulder in understanding. They, and the other girls who were eager to participate, would just join during the Mixed Match.