"Great! Those muscles are massive! Absolutely amazing!"
On the nighttime stage, the men from the rugby club were showing off their muscles without restraint!
They had completely turned the "contest" into a bodybuilding competition!
And the ones cheering in the audience were mostly men, the women looked at the muscle-bound competitors with disdain. After all, excessive bodybuilding... tends to attract the same gender rather than the opposite sex!
Tokita and Azusa sat with the rugby club and karate club presidents. They had heard that Shiro and the others were planning something big this time.
"And now, our next contestant!"
As soon as the host finished speaking, a tall man with a slender figure and an androgynous face appeared on stage.
It was TB's president, Kudou! He originally didn't want to participate in this competition, but! This had already become a matter of pride! He had to defeat that squinty-eyed bastard in the competition!
He refused to believe that his two years of popularity at school could be overshadowed by some newcomer with squinty eyes!
At this moment, he greeted the audience cheerfully. The bruises on his face were completely concealed by thick layers of makeup—not a trace of his beatings could be seen!
"Ahhh!! President Kudou!"
"President Kudou, go for it!"
"President Kudou, let's go on a date!"
"…"
Kudou appearance immediately sent the girls in the audience into a frenzy. His two-time championship streak had earned him massive popularity.
Even "Azusa," who was sitting next to Tokita, was cheering for Kudo—the one who had just shouted about going on a date was her!
Kudou looked in surprise at the figure dressed in purple, and an alarm immediately went off in his mind!
Could this be a trap?!
He couldn't be blamed for being paranoid—every time he encountered Azusa, Shiro would appear out of nowhere! His rear end still hadn't fully recovered!
His gaze instantly locked onto Shiro backstage. That squinty-eyed bastard looked completely dumbfounded, staring at "Azusa" in disbelief. Kudou even saw a glimmer of tears in Shiro's eyes!
They had fallen out! His charm was truly irresistible!
At that moment, Kudou felt like his charisma had reached its peak. Y
es, this was how things should be, this was the way things had always been for the past two years!
Later, he would make sure to wrap his arm around that girl and show off in front of that squinty-eyed bastard!
He was already fantasizing about how Shiro would have bloodshot eyes and lose all confidence right in front of him!
Completely immersed in his fantasy, he failed to notice the hidden smile on Shiro's face under the shadows after he turned his head!
Just as the host was about to announce the next contestant, Shiro suddenly snatched the microphone from him—Host Shiro was now online!
"Next up! Please welcome our next contestant, the handsome Imamura Kohei from PaB!"
With stiff steps, Kohei walked onto the stage, repeatedly chanting in his mind, They're all just pumpkins! They're all just pumpkins!
Forcing an otaku to participate in such an event was way too much!
Originally, many people had doubts about the sudden replacement of the host, but when they saw Kohei appear, their focus shifted.
Taking advantage of this, Shiro successfully dodged suspicion! Meanwhile, the original host had already been carried off by PaB's wild senior members.
Shortly after, those same wild seniors brought a large screen onto the stage. The audience assumed it was for some special program and didn't think much of it.
As for Kudou? He had no time to worry about what was happening behind him now!
The moment Kohei stepped onto the stage, he went straight to Azusa.
"Hamaoka Azusa-san! Forget about Kudo from Tinkerbell, please go out with me!"
The audience erupted in an uproar. No one expected such a dramatic confession to happen during this competition!
"So youthful! A sudden confession from contestant Imamura! What will Hamaoka Azusa-san's response be? Wait! Kudou is making a move too!"
Under everyone's gaze, Kudou also stepped forward and stood in front of Azusa.
"No, please choose me instead!"
"My god! Breaking news! Kudou is confessing too! Now, let's see who Hamaoka Azusa-san will choose!"
Shiro passionately narrated, his professional-level commentary making the original host sweat in shame. Meanwhile, the large screen was finally ready!
"She's chosen! She's chosen!"
Before everyone's eyes, Azusa grabbed Kudo's hand!
Feeling the softness in his palm, Kudou's lowered face revealed a victorious smile.
As expected! He was still the most charming one!
"She's chosen! Hamaoka Azusa-san has chosen Kudou!"
Holding Azusa's hand, Kudou looked at Kohei mockingly.
"Sorry, I didn't expect things to turn out this way. But the differences in social standing between people are inevitable. Compared to you—"
Before he could finish speaking, his face suddenly froze.
He had just turned around! He was ready to use his winner's expression to taunt Shiro!
But who could have expected that damn squinty-eyed guy was now holding the microphone with a smile, staring right at him?!
It's a trap!!!
Kudou's eyelids twitched frantically, but he realized it far too late!
Kohei and Azusa's shoulders trembled violently.
"Why stop talking? Compared to you~ shouldn't Kudou take a good look at who he's really compatible with?"
"Hehehehehe, wahahahaha!!!"
Under Kudo's horrified gaze, Azusa ripped off the wig, revealing the face of Kitahara Iori beneath the shadows!
"What a shame! I'm actually a guy! Hahahaha!!"
!?!!?
Kudou's expression instantly froze.
What had he just done?!
"Hahahaha! Unbelievable! Someone like me could actually be worthy of Kudou!"
"Haha, Kitahara! Your cross-dressing charm is on the same level as this guy!"
The two of them laughed hysterically, throwing Kudou's own words back at him!
"We have a special situation on stage! Kitahara Iori from PaB has disrupted the competition with his irresistible charm, winning over two handsome men!"
Shiro enthusiastically explained. Meanwhile, the big screen behind him started displaying a slideshow of photos!
"Not only that! Kitahara Iori has also received a heartfelt confession from our very own Kudou! I know this might be hard to accept, but everyone, please look at the big screen!"
Shiro's words successfully drew everyone's attention. The screen showed multiple photos of Kudou hanging out with his male club members (censored) at various locations.
At first glance, it seemed normal, but after Kudou had just confessed to a man, the audience suddenly felt a chill down their spines!
Several TB club members turned pale upon seeing this. Even though their faces were blurred, they could recognize themselves immediately!
Did this mean their president was really…?!
"Wait! This is all—"
Just as Kudou tried to explain, Kohei and Iori clung to each other, acting all shy.
"What should I do? What should I do? The president confessed to me~"
"Even though I'm reluctant, I should give up. You two are so perfectly matched~"
(′⊙ω⊙`)
Seeing this, Kudou coughed up blood.
The words he wanted to say were stuck in his throat!
At the same time—
The big screen finally displayed its highlight photo!
On the screen, a completely naked Kudou was embracing another naked man (censored) while sleeping by a dumpster!
Snap!
Kudou stood there as if struck by lightning!
Now he understood! That time when he woke up after eating okonomiyaki, wondering why his clothes were missing, it was all that damn squinty-eyed bastard's scheme!!!
Seeing this, the audience that had been doubting moments ago now looked at Kudou in absolute horror.
President Kudou… his preferences are really unusual!!!
However, the photos weren't over yet. The screen froze on the final image.
Kudou was kneeling on the ground with his butt sticking out, and on it was a piece of clothing with the words "Mighty" written on it!
But that wasn't the worst part!
The worst part was that standing next to him was Kitahara Iori, wearing nothing but his underwear!
"This scumbag!!!"
Seeing this photo, Iori felt like his whole life was ruined. Why the hell did this bastard Photoshop him in?!
And why was everyone else's mosaic censoring their faces, but his was on his underwear?!
"Alright! Let's all wish them a long and happy relationship! Now President Kudou doesn't have to hide it anymore and can stop hitting on girls!"
Shiro completely ignored Iori's murderous gaze and continued to hype up the event!
"Bastard! What the hell is this?! President Kudou, you better give us an explanation!"
"He was playing with our feelings this whole time?!"
"Hahahaha, this is amazing!"
"..."
The atmosphere on stage was chaotic—cheers, jeers, and laughter filled the air!
Kudou wanted to say something to defend himself, but before he could, the three demons had already surrounded him.
"By the way, President…"
"We've had enough laughs. You can step down now~"
(′?`)
Kudo's face twisted in horror. That line! That was what he said earlier!
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Bonus Clip: After Party~
(ノへ￣,)
"Uuuuu... Why? Why is nobody noticing me?! I wasn't even hiding at the back! I'm such a handsome host, and they still can't see me?! (?????) "
At that moment, the members of PaB were celebrating their double victory in both of the contests!
Shiro looked at Iori and Chisa, standing at the center of the crowd, and tears of envy welled up in his eyes.
That's right! The final champion of the competition was Kitahara Iori, not Kamishiro Shiro!
Turns out, Shiro was too good at hosting, so much so that everyone completely forgot that he was also a contestant!
In the end, thanks to Iori's trolling and the full support of the male participants, he successfully claimed the championship title!
"Well, Shiro, you did great this time!"
Azusa patted Shiro on the head. She had to admit, he was an excellent host. The way he handled the atmosphere was top-tier. Did he do some shady part-time jobs back in high school?
"Azusa-nee~"
Shiro looked at Azusa with puppy eyes. Maybe only her embrace could heal him now.
"I'm here, I'm here. But don't forget—you promised to drink from a vat, okay~?"
Σ⊙▃⊙
Shiro's body froze mid-pounce. His face stiffened as he turned to look at Azusa.
The devilish woman grinned at him mischievously and pointed behind him. Looking down at the floor, Shiro saw a massive shadow.
Shiro slowly turned his head, and sure enough—there was Tokita-senpai, holding a vat that was as tall as Shiro's legs!
Shiro glanced around. Washbasins, buckets, vats…
Even after experiencing so much, tears welled up in his eyes.
Are you guys… seriously here to drink?!
If I drink this whole vat, I'll be sent to the hospital, and they'll be draining pure alcohol from my body!!!
"I think… I can still fight back! Let's settle this with strip rock-paper-scissors!"
Shiro spoke with utmost seriousness as he instantly stripped down to his underwear!
The last stand of the Wounded War God!
As long as his underwear remained, no one could make him drink!
"Hmm, I don't mind, but Iori might have something to say…"
Tokita scratched his head. He actually wanted to duel Shiro. That underwear was legendary! What kind of activation conditions did it have? He was curious!
!!!
Shiro shuddered. Why did Tokita-senpai's gaze feel so unsettling?!
Wait… What did he just say? Iori?
Iori…!!!
Shiro remembered, the photoshopped pictures!
Just as he was about to run, two arms locked around him tightly!
A devil's whisper came into his ear.
"You bastard… your Photoshop skills are pretty damn good, huh?"
Shiro's body stiffened. He turned and met Iori's burning gaze.
"Ahaha… Iori, if you like it, that's great! I made sure to highlight your handsome face!"
"Oh? Is that so? …You bastard! What happened to our 'common cause'?! You backstabbed me while we were on the same side?!!"
Iori grabbed Shiro by the throat.
That damn picture was already trending at the top of the school forums!
(′?`)
"My… my neck's gonna snap!"
"Kohei, get him!"
Kohei grinned maliciously as he carried over Shiro's vat of alcohol. He pinched Shiro's nose, waiting for him to open his mouth.
!!!
Shiro looked at Kohei in horror. Why the hell was he in on this too?!
This had nothing to do with him!
"Oh, it does."
Kohei seemed to read Shiro's mind and smirked.
"Because of you, people now think I'm a bottom too!"
Let's not forget—Iori and Kohei's naked backs frequently appeared in the top-ranked forum posts!
If Iori's preferences were in question… then Kohei…
!!!
Shiro, who also understood Kohei's pain, went limp like a salted fish. He shut his eyes in despair.
Now that he thought about it… he dragged down three people with him!
Not bad!
Σ_(???」∠)
At the entrance, after taking down Shiro, Iori and Kohei finally enjoyed their drinks in peace.
The containers were ridiculous, but whatever, as long as they could drink! However… there seemed to be one lost soul standing at the door.
The two turned their heads and saw a certain mortuary makeup artist sneaking around.
Without hesitation, they dragged her in and handed her a giant washbasin.
Drinking is always more fun with a crowd!
By the time Shiro woke up, Iori and the others were already completely wasted.
Watching the scene, Shiro poured himself a glass of oolong tea and turned his gaze to Chisa.
Her slender back looked so lonely…
Sigh, Kitahara Iori, you idiot… after all this time, you're still the same.
Shiro knew his childhood friend well.
Despite always acting like an airheaded fool, Iori had incredibly high emotional intelligence.
He could make anyone feel comfortable and was great at reading the mood. But this time, he totally overlooked Chisa's feelings.
He forgot that she joined the contest… for his sake.
He didn't pay attention to her emotions at all.
Shiro took a sip of his oolong tea.
"Hah… it still tasted like alcohol."