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Hand-to-hand combat training?

Yeah!

It occurred to me in our last battle

that my kinetic vision and core strength can't keep up with my Onipien buffs.

If I could conquer that, I probably wouldn't take so many hits.

So...

Kasubata.

Please give me the benefit of your strength by sparring with me!

Assholes.

I hate every last one of you.

Hey, Kasubata?

Would you mind sparring...

Give it a sec. Kukuru's doing his daily routine.

His routine?

Now that you mention it, he is always doing something.

I'm so sick of this shit.

Tea Butter

You moron. Or maybe I should call you a terrorist, because what you do is a form of terrorism against...

He calls it his fight against the encroaching hordes of online evil.

Pretty high-and-mighty, right?

Sorry. That's kinda cringe.

Why?! I'm making the world better!

What you do with your smartphone affects your cyberkinesis.

So I guess Kasubata's used to laying the smack down on people.

Assholes.

I still don't know much about him at all.

All right, routine complete.

Enishiro, drink your tea.

It's good. It calms you down.

Say, Kasubata, were you in a gang?

I mean, you've got ink! I saw it in the hot spring.

That's prejudice based on appearance!

Don't assume I'm a criminal because of my tattoo.

You called it, Enishiro!

This was Kukuru in middle school.

Stop that!

We've been friends since we were kids.

We're locked in what some might call a bromance!

Why did you phrase it like that?

I knew it!

Figures. You totally haven't mastered the whole honor student thing yet.

Let me tell you.

Ren was in the gang, too.

It's not like that. I was just following the group.

I'd love to know more about the people here.

Kasubata and everyone else.

I'm touched!

You're not like a flamebaiter at all, Enishiro-kun.

Ask me anything!

So, why're you here again?

Oh, I forgot!

Hand-to-hand training, eh?

I think there's someone better suited for that.

Let's see... Where is she?

She's usually the one who jumps out at me and all.

Oh, there you are, Haijima!

Haijima's a hand-to-hand combat specialist.

This little doll? Seriously?

Hey, Haijima. Can we talk?

Hey, say something.

C'mon, what's with the cold shoulder?

Haijima cloned herself!

Incredible!

What foolishness is this, Aori-chan?!

Haijima!

That's the real you?

Denmi-chan is Miden Academy's official mascot and best-selling merch!

I've simply possessed one of her dolls!

Possessed?

My cyberkinesis lets me remotely control dolls.

My true body is in my dorm room.

Convenience Store

Hand-to-hand combat training?

Perfect!

I'm jumping at the chance to fight the Aoringo!

So heavy!

Thanks, Emo!

Why did I have to haul out this heavy thing?

Now, are you ready?!

You're done with me now?!

R-Right!

Emo, you'll be our referee.

Seriously, why me?!

Round one. Fight!

This is a joke, right?

I'm not sure how I'm supposed to punch an adorable mascot—

Better take her seriously.

Haijima's a champion in the esports world!

My favorite genre is fighting games!

I wanna throw down with strong people!

My goal is to become the top real-life fighting gamer!

Haijima, I'm sorry for underestimating you.

Time to get serious!

Then I'll go all out, too!

Cyber out!

Hardcore Gamer-Powered Doll

Hardcore Gamer-Powered Doll!

I can change my host when the eyes of my doll meet another's.

A little one like this can't hit very hard, after all.

Behold the masterpiece of our school's artisans...

Denmi-chan: Battle Version

Denmi-chan: Battle Version

Denmi-chan: Battle Version!

Hiyori Haijima's bursting onto the scene!

Round two. Fight!

Th-That's a lot less cute.

But it looks easier to hit!

How does she react so fast?!

She's blocking before I even move—

For a pro gamer, a single frame determines life or death.

Every moment matters.

Reading your opponent's breathing, their rhythm...

These are the super reflexes of a gamer!

Super reflexes?!

C'mon! What's wrong, Aori-chan?!

Seriously, the disparity between that face and those attacks is too much.

Breathing and rhythm?

Breathing and rhythm...

Looking good!

Breathing and rhythm!

He's dodging her attacks!

Breathing and rhythm!

Hell yeah!

These are super reflexes?!

Don't get cocky because you blocked one attack.

I'll show you one more thing you're lacking!

Something I'm lacking?

Indeed, and that would be...

A special move!

A special move?

So powerful!

And... you're also totally awesome!

I knew you'd get it, Aori-chan!

You're amazing, Haijima.

No! Can I call you my master?

It's been a long time since someone blocked my attack in this form.

You're gonna get even stronger

Weird energy here.

Nurse's Office

Nurse's Office

You kids get banged up too often.

Training is fine, but go easy on each other.

My bad!

And 'cause I'm always patching you guys up,

I keep falling behind on the principal's anti-aging. She's super pissed.

What about my appointment?!

Our bad.

Super reflexes and a special move...

I feel like things are right on the verge of clicking!

Master Haijima is incredible.

I hope I get to meet the person behind the doll!

Really, I can just use the shower in the room.

It's fine. You gotta get out sometime, right?

I, u-uh... S-Sorry...

What? Nah, that was on me.

Oh, Enishiro.

Urusugawa?

Some guys just don't respect women's personal space.

You okay, Hiyori?

Your glasses are crooked.

Kiyomin... th-thank you.

Hiyori?

Hiyori Haijima?!

M-Master?!

Bumping into a girl as you turn the corner?!

What is this, a dating sim?

I knew it was you!

What's with the one-eighty?!

Hiyori's a completely different person when she's gaming.

She's usually a total shut-in with social anxiety.

Living that shut-in life!

With AC, energy drinks, and online shopping, my room is a paradise!

I... I hope...

we can... fight again... sometime.

I think I'm learning a bit more about the crew.

Today

Azaki-sensei sends this message

Let's have a strategy meeting about exorcising K! -Azaki

The Next Day

I wish you'd at least send your own messages.

No, see, but batching the picture...

Attaching the picture.

You can't—

Where are you going?

Gonna talk to my kids about the big plan.

Surely you don't intend to let the demon flame boy participate.

Well, that won't be up to me.

But I do believe the principal acknowledged Enishiro-kun herself.

Well, either way, as long as my students are around,

class 1-B will never be chosen.

I agree.

Bye!

I won't accept it!

1-B

Azaki-sensei!

What's this about a plan to exorcise Sad Boy K?!