Full Metal Panic! Short Stories Volume 2 by Shouji Gatou

Author:Shouji Gatou [GATOU, SHOUJI]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2022-10-14T00:00:00+00:00

Kaname borrowed a longer skirt from the home economics club. She changed quickly, then headed for the athletics section of the club building with the kettle in hand.

“Chidori. Are you familiar with the sport of rugby?” Sousuke asked as they walked side by side.

Kaname tilted her head a bit. “Not really,” she admitted. “About all I know is it’s sweaty guys covered in mud, grappling and such.”

“Like martial arts, then?”

“No, there’s a ball involved, I think. But... Yech, I just hate this,” she said, looking openly disgusted.

Sousuke frowned as he watched her. “Why are you so upset? Have you been captured and tortured by rugby players in the past?”

“They’re not the secret police, sheesh... but I guess a war-addled fool like you probably wouldn’t know. I just kind of... expect it to stink.” Kaname had her own prejudice—a mostly correct one—that rugby was played by sweaty, stinky men. “A bunch of big, burly dudes packed into a filthy little room... I feel like I’ll get pregnant just being around them.”

“Is that what it’s like?”

“Mmhmm. That’s what it’s like,” Kaname confirmed as she stepped in front of the rugby club room door, which was situated in a corner of the club building. After a moment’s hesitation, she knocked.

“Yes?” came a rather polite voice from beyond the door.

“Um, excuse me,” she called back. “We’re here from the student council. We were asked to help you with your practice.”

“Ah... thank you for coming.” The door opened and a large student appeared. He was big and burly, but conspicuously well-groomed. “Chidori-san and Sagara-san, was it? Hayashimizu-senpai told me about you. You’re here to help us, aren’t you? We’re very grateful.”

“Oh, well...”

“I’m looking forward to working with you to beat Garasuyama... Ah, forgive the late introduction. I’m the club president, Goda Yu. It’s a real pleasure.” With that, Goda Yu beckoned them inside. “Step right in,” he invited them. “I’m sorry it’s such a mess...”

“Er...” Kaname was once again speechless, because despite Goda’s words, the room was sparkling. Every inch of it was clean and tidy. There were fine-grained wood furnishings, rattan furniture, and several potted plants. Multiple picture postcards were hung up on the wall, scattered about in a tasteful way. The lighting was gentle and calming.

Several club members sat around the spotless table, giving amicable smiles to Kaname and Sousuke.

“Um, is this really the rugby club?” she asked.

“It certainly is,” Goda said solicitously. “Why do you ask?”

“Well...” Kaname trailed off. She thought to herself, where are the mud-stained striped jerseys? The sweaty guys? Why does the room smell faintly of lavender?

“Please, have a seat. May I get you some tea? We have an herbal that’s heaven for stiff muscles and aching backs.”

“Um...”

“And we just sent one of our boys to pick up something from the Cozy Corner by the station,” Goda gushed. “Their chocolate gâteau is divine. Isn’t it, everyone?”

“Absolutely!”

“Ah, I can’t wait!” The rugby players nodded, grinning ear to ear.

As Kaname sat down, still a little numb, Sousuke nudged her from the side.

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