Class Story - Slam Days (Part 2)
[ —Flashback, About 2 years ago]
Lance: …The Rider Summit huh.
Shizuru: The Agent told us to pick a class leader to attend the summit. So, what do we do?
Rui: …Don’t know. We can just skip it, right?
Lance: I don’t think we can. It seems like a special request from the Agent.
Shizuru: Are you really fine with brushing off the Agent like that, Rui?
Rui: …Beats me.
Lance: I don't think skipping it is an option.
Rui: What’s your plan, then?
Shizuru: One of us needs to show up as the leader.
Rui: Oh, okay. That’ll work.
Either of you can do it. I’ll pass.
Shizuru: Oi wait! Don’t just dump it on us just cause you find it troublesome.
Lance: He’s right. If you’re attending as a leader, you’ll need to take on the responsibility for Slam Days as well.
Rui: Responsibility?!
No way I’m doing that!
Shizuru: ...Well, makes sense, considering you seem to wear irresponsibility like it’s part of your outfit.
Lance: So, what are we gonna do then? It’s up to you Shizuru-senpai…
Shizuru: Wait, wait! I’m really suited to be a leader either!
Lance, since you’re our newest member, you should do it.
Lance: No thanks, I’m not on clean up duty. Me being new doesn’t mean I have to be the leader.
Shizuru: That’s not the only reason why.
Lance: What do you mean?
Shizuru: First of all, you’re smart.
Moreover, you’re the most mature in our group.
Lance: …You’re really trying to justify why. Just because you don’t want to be the leader.
Shizuru: You think so too, right Rui?!
Rui: ….Huh? …Ohh, yeah. You’re more suited for it.
Lance: You totally just tossed that answer without much thought, didn’t you?!
Rui: I’m being serious. The name ‘Lance’ already has a leader vibe to it, don't you think?
Lance: I guess.
Rui: …So, it’s settled then.
Lance: You can’t be for real??
Shizuru: Now that’s settled, time to celebrate! How about we go get a drink, Rui?
Rui: Sounds good. I feel like we’re in for some good drinks tonight.
Lance: Good grief, how carefree these two are…
[ —At the Bar]
Shizuru: Fwua, beer is the best!
Rui: Yeah, having someone like Lance in the class is great. No joke.
Shizuru: For sure. I really appreciate Lance. He’s probably at the summit right now, right?
Rui: Well, I’m so sure he’s doing just fine.
[RINGG]
Rui: Oh, I’m getting a call from the Agent’s butler.
…Hello?
Leon: Um, the Rider Summit has started, but it appears that no one from Slam Days has showed up yet?
Rui: What? That can’t be. Lance is supposed to be there.
Leon: …I’m afraid he’s not here.
Rui: …Did something happen to Lance?
Shizuru: He’s not the type to bail out like that…
Rui: I’ll check up on him and get back to you.
Shizuru: …Hold on. Could it be that guy right now is not Lance…?
Rui: No way…!
[ —At the Slam Days Base]
Shizuru: Q?! If you’re here, answer me!
Q: Welcome back. What’s wrong? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.
Rui: I knew it.
Shizuru: Great, just when we needed him the most…
Q: Huh? What do you mean?
Shizuru: Hey Rui. I don’t think it’s a good idea to make Lance as a Leader?
Rui: Yeah. I completely forgot about Q.
Q: Leader? What are you talking about?
[A few minutes later]
Q: …I see. So it’s about attending the Rider Summit.
Rui: Hey Q, don’t you think Shizuru would make a great leader?
Shizuru: RUI!!!
Rui: He’s good at communicating and sings well.
Shizuru: Me singing has nothing to do with this?!
Q: Well, compared to me and Rui, you’re more rational.
Rui: Then it’s decided, Shizuru.
Shizuru: Rui, you still have a chance to become the le—
Rui: NOT A CHANCE!!!
Shizuru: …The stress in times like these is crazy.
Q: Okay, goodluck on the Rider Summit, Shizuru.
Shizuru: …Sigh. I guess I have no choice but to go with the flow. Fine, I’ll attend.