Overall, it is an event where we play ball-related sports, such as baseball, soccer, basketball, and tennis. These matches include contests between classes, genders and obviously, there are also some between clubs. Whether or not you belong to a sports club, it's club mandatory; naturally, that includes the Occult Research Club. What the clubs actually play is announced on the day of the event, we don't know what it will be. When club member numbers differ, the set up is for fair play, at least number wise. According to the Student Council announcement, some sports may require more players, so we need to make sure we have the reserves. And in conclusion, we were practising sports likely to arise. Today happens to be baseball. As it was evening, the sky was beginning to darken. Typically, we spend our time chatting away in the club room. Recently, we began to change into our PE uniforms and practice sports. Well, while I don’t hate moving around for fun, for someone like me who trains in the morning, my stamina is drained the entire day. Training in the morning, lectures at school, practising sports and Devil's jobs at night... To tell you the truth, it wouldn't be surprising if I died... Being a Devil is the only reason for my prolonged survival. “Batting practice is fine now. If it’s baseball, then Koneko will be the fourth batter.”
“...Affirmative.”
Well it is natural for the superhuman girl, Koneko-chan, to be the fourth batter. No need to complain about that. Even if we voted on it, Koneko-chan would win. “Now! We'll practice a “knock"[1 1]! Now everyone! Put your gloves on and spread out!”
Buchou was in high spirits. She was so energetic and lively that she was basically on fire. “Ufufufu. Buchou likes these kinds of things.”
Said Akeno-san while giggling. “I think I understand. My “Onee-sama” hates to lose.”
“Yep, that’s it. Of course, there’s no way that we can lose unless we make mistakes.”
I consented. As Devils who are fundamentally stronger than humans, on the sports day we will have to hold back. Naturally, we wouldn’t have a hard match. On the flip side, we had to learn the rules and features of baseball. Which is the reason why Buchou is making us practice. “Even if your brain knows, your body has to as well.”
Said Buchou. Quite an amazingly strong spirit. That’s our Buchou, theory and practicality. Regardless of our superior physiques, is necessary because we don't know what might happen. “Here, Asia! Here I go!”
[KLANG!] Buchou hit the ball towards Asia. “Haaan! Aaau-aaau-aaau... Aah!”
The ball went through Asia’s legs. Needless to say, Asia's sports sense is below exceptional. At times, she'll even trip over nothing. “Asia! If you fail to catch it, go fetch it!”
“Y-yes!”
Since the Raiser incident, Buchou started to show a lot of concern about matches. She seemed to really regret that loss to Raiser. However, it is obvious that we were disadvantaged. But the fact that we lost damaged Buchou’s pride... She did say she really wanted to win... If only I weren't useless...
“Next is Yuuto! Here!”
[KLANG!] Buchou hit the ball to Kiba. This should be a piece of cake for Kiba, he's the fastest runner in our group. He can do pretty much anything. -Is what I thought...
“...”
[SMACK!] Kiba stood there like an idiot and got hit. Hey hey hey! “Kiba! Get a hold of yourself!”
I yelled at Kiba. He then looked at me with a puzzled expression! “...Aah, sorry. I wasn’t paying attention.”
Kiba picked up the ball and threw it back to Buchou. Buchou caught the ball with a sigh. “Yuuto, what’s wrong? You've been acting rather strange lately. It’s not like you.”
“I’m sorry.”
Kiba sincerely apologised. Buchou was right. This guy has been thinking about something serious lately. Even during discussions in the Occult Research Club, he would look somewhere else and not participate. I even heard that it became a hot topic in his classroom, “A prince in his thoughts.” The girls were worried and excited over his expression. Die, handsome person! -Is what I usually think... but even I thought that he was acting strange lately. This guy was always smiling so this was rather unexpected... If my intuition is right, he started acting strange after we had that club "activity" in my house. Was it the photo? In the Raiser match, his voice harboured some hatred while he spoke to the enemy “Knight”. Apparently, Kiba is like this because of “Holy swords”. But that's that; for now we have to work hard for the “Ball Tournament”. “Hmmmm...”
Oh, Buchou picked up a baseball manual. Buchou tends to read when things come up. Quite a book worm she is. At home she reads some complicated texts. “Ara ara. By the way, Ise-kun, did you know?”
Asked Akeno-san. “Know what?”
“Recently, Buchou started a manual on love.”
“...A love manual! ?”
I-I’m quite shocked... For Buchou to be reading a book about love... Does this mean she found someone that she likes...? My Buchou... getting touched by another man... Noooooo! I don’t want to think about it! Seeing me grabbing my head in shock, Akeno-san began to laugh. “Ufufufu. Ise-kun, you don’t have to worry about it. It'll be all right. It's impossible for Buchou to have a lover while you're not around.”
“A-are you sure? I'll believe in you. Ahhh, if Buchou were ever to get a boyfriend I would die...”
“If Buchou were in your shoes, she'd be deeply shocked. Ufufufu, it’s her first time. You'll be in trouble, Ise-kun.”
“?”
While I didn’t understand what Akeno was trying to say, it's not a problem as long as Buchou didn't fall for another man. “Okay, continuing!”
Buchou swung her bat once, and the training recommenced. Lunch time, the next day. The “Ball tournament” was approaching. Today we would most likely train hard as well. We were informed to go to the club room after lunch. Apparently, this would be our last meeting. Buchou sure is serious. “Club-room today as well?” Asked Matsuda while eating his curry-bread. “Yeah, training for the tournament.”
“Hah... Occult research club practising to play ball. But... everyone in your club is sporty, right?”
“Yeah.”
We're Devils after all. Compared to humans, we're strong. “Ise. You should be careful. There're bad rumours about you.” Motohama said suddenly while fixing his glasses. “Wh...what are you talking about?”
“The wild beast Ise, playing around with beautiful girls. He's got a hold on Rias-senpai and Himejima-senpai. He's forcing them to do evil, sexual acts against their will. "Fufufu. The dignified Ojou-sama is making such a slutty face for me! You pig!". Then you abuse them with words and violence.”
“Heeeeeeeey!! What the fuck is thaaaaat! ?”
I shouted over these insane rumours. Of course! The hell's with that!? “There’s more. The beast finally set his filthy fangs on the school’s mascot, Koneko-chan, who has a loli body. Then he instigated intense sexual intercourse that could easily break her body. He feasted on an underdeveloped body. "Senpai... please stop...". But her words were futile to the beast.