Shigure
I'm home~... Huh? Mama!? What's going on...?

Shigure's Mother
Welcome back, Shigure. I finished work quickly today, so I left early.

Shigure
I see... Ehehe...

Shigure's Mother
I'll brew some tea. It's not bad to take a break like this occasionally. Shigure, please prepare a plate for the sweets.

Shigure
Yes! I understand, Mama!

Shigure's Mother
So, how was school today?

Shigure
How was it? Just the same as always. It's fulfilling!

Shigure's Mother
Fufu, as expected of my child.

Shigure
Oh right, I remembered something from school. Mama, at the upcoming sports festival.

Shigure
Shigure is planning to participate as a rider in the cavalry battle! My friends even said they'll definitely make Shigure win as the horse.

Shigure's Mother
Oh...!? Is that so.

Shigure
So we're planning to start special training with my three friends! I was able to swim after practicing in the pool, so I want to try this challenge too!

Shigure's Mother
I see, challenging sports that you're not good at, that's admirable, Shigure.

Shigure
Ehehe~

Shigure's Mother
Be careful not to get injured, okay? ...Fufu, I'm looking forward to the upcoming sports festival.

Shigure's Mother
I'll have to make sure Dad records it properly. Oh, let me know when the seating positions in the stands are decided?

Shigure
(Mama is happy... Fufu, I'm glad I decided to try hard for the sports festival.)

Shigure
(But this year, Mama and Papa will be watching with expectations. I don't want to show them an uncool side...)

6th Grade MC
Now, we'll decide who will participate in the cavalry battle. 5th graders, please don't hesitate to raise your hands too.

6th Grade MC
So first...

Shigure
(Since we've gathered as the red team, there are 6th grade senpais I don't usually see...)

Shigure
(No, that doesn't matter. I'll show Mom and Dad my good side in the cavalry battle.)

Shigure
(And I'll make Towa-senpai and Niizuma admit defeat! I can't be intimidated here!)

Shigure
Yes! Shigure wants to be a rider~.

Koharu
Yes, yes! Then we will be Shigure-sama's horse and lead her to victory!

Riko
Likewise, I cannot give up the important role of carrying Shigure-sama as part of her guard.

An
If Shigure-sama becomes the rider, there's no other option for the horse but us~!

Classmates
!!?

Classmate A
W-we'll finally see Shigure-sama's serious side! Shigure-sama who's usually busy with drama and doesn't show her full potential in physical education!

Classmate B
Even Koharu-san, who's good at sports, follows as a guard. Fufu, "it has begun"... the sports festival!

Shigure
(W-what's with this excitement... what do they mean by showing my serious side...? W-well, I don't mind?)

6th Grader A
I-is she such an amazing kid...?

6th Grader B
Come to think of it, I've heard rumors. The rumor that there's an amazing girl named Shigure in the 5th grade...!

6th Grader C
She does drama too, right? Then it makes sense that she'd have good physical abilities.

An
(As expected of Shigure-sama! Her name seems to have spread among the 6th graders too!)

Koharu
(Yeah, yeah, I'm proud to be in her guard!)

6th Grade MC
Everyone, quiet! Thank you for raising your hands, Fudeshima-san and everyone, but sorry. First, we need to decide on the commander-in-chief.

6th Grade MC
The commander-in-chief gives strategy instructions to everyone, and if the commander is defeated, the red team loses immediately, so it's the most important role.

6th Grade MC
So the teacher said we should decide regardless of self-recommendation or recommendation from others! Is there anyone who wants to do it or thinks someone would be good?

Shigure
(Commander-in-chief... honestly, that's too much for Shigure. I'm frankly already at my limit with what I have to do...)

Classmate A
Yes! I think Shigure-sama would be good!

Shigure
Huh?

Classmate B
Yeah, yeah, when we talk about our leader, it's definitely Shigure-sama.

Classmate C
She shows leadership on a daily basis! Among the 5th graders, I can't think of anyone but Shigure-sama as the red team's leader.

Shigure
(W-what are they saying!? I absolutely don't want to be the commander-in-chief!

Shigure
Hey, Riko, An, Koharu! Please calm this situation somehow...)

Riko
Indeed, those who are meant to be leaders become leaders naturally...

Koharu
Yeah, yeah, I'm proud to be in her guard!

An
I'm deeply moved!

Shigure
(Ugh... of course, you three would be happy about this! After all, Shigure is being valued!?)

Shigure
(B-but there are still 6th graders! For their last sports festival, they wouldn't want to leave the leadership to a 5th grader...!)

6th Grader C
What should we do?

6th Grader D
I think it's fine. She was the first to raise her hand among us, and I think someone like that should be the leader.

6th Grader E
To be commanded by Asmodeus-sama from "The Demon's Friend" that I saw on Eden's stage... that's the best~!

Shigure
(Wait... is that really okay!? Isn't there someone who... wants to be the leader because it's their last year!?)

6th Grade MC
Is there anyone else? ...It seems not. Then Fudeshima-san will be the commander-in-chief...

Shigure
W-wait! Don't proceed arbitrarily—

Classmates
...!

6th Graders
...!

Shigure
(W-what's with this atmosphere...! They're giving me such sparkling looks... I can really feel their expectations!!)

Shigure
(Grr, if I refuse in this situation, it would seem like I'm running away... I-I can't do something so uncool—)

Shigure
Ah~, geez! As the commander-in-chief, I'd like to say something! It's important for a leader to show direction, right!?

6th Grade MC
Ah, yes... Then, please go ahead, Fudeshima-san.

Shigure
deep breath... Now that Shigure has become the commander-in-chief, you'll do as I say! If we're going to do this, our aim is victory!

Shigure
Down with the white team! Nothing else is acceptable! Understood!?

Everyone (Riko, An, Koharu)
"Ohhhh!"

Riko
Shigure-sama, as expected. You're already displaying your qualities as a leader.

Koharu
Even the 6th graders were all listening to Shigure-sama's words! As expected, Shigure-sama is amazing!

An
A born ruler!

Shigure
Hah... hah... Well? Of course...

Shigure
(I got desperate and just said it~! I couldn't refuse in that kind of atmosphere!)