学園島では星の数を競う「ゲーム」ですべてが決着し、最も強い生徒には七ツ星が与えられる。 転校生のヒロトはひょんなことから最強の女帝を倒し、校内最強の準最強に！ 嘘とハッタリのマインドゲームが始まる！
I’m disappointed in you, Little Devil. Even with all those illegal abilities I gave you, you still couldn’t take care of one pathetic cheater. Your position, experience, and talent are nothing compared to him. And now, you’re holding me back.
You’re going to pay me back the value of everything I gave you. Won’t you? Starting today, you’re my slave. I’ll make you do all of my dirty work. What’s your response to that, you brat?! I’m going to be your slave… Not. Did you think I’d say that?
Oh, so scary! Just like a real devil. Shinohara Hiroto! What are you doing here? Oh, it isn’t just me here. Come on, smile a little, Kurahashi. Because hundreds of thousands of people are watching you right now. Seijo Academy Headmaster Scandal people are watching Downvote Share And that’s game over.
All-Campus Elimination Battle Final Day (Friday) Good morning, kiddos. You know, something wonderful happened yesterday. Silence and Change A disgusting dictator finally got exposed for the scumbag he is. Despite his innocent look, he was a manipulative con man, but he was taken down in one night.
I’m super tired after celebrating late into the night with some drinks, but I hope you can overlook that as a benefit of being an adult. Now, then. The All-Campus Elimination Battle has reached its final stage. The remaining survivors are these two.
The first is the strongest on Academy Island, Shinohara Hiroto. Well, if a Seven Star didn’t last this long, he’d be an eternal disgrace. That’s kind of a malicious way to put it. Next is the Little Devil: the Six Star, Akizuki Noa. They’re both confirmed for the district elimination team,
But it’s time to decide who Eimei’s ace will be with a top-level battle. The Six Star versus the Seven Star. Brace yourselves for a— Um, Headmistress? May I say something? I, um… I have no intention of fighting Hiroto-kun. Would you mind explaining why not?
I think most people already heard this on the stream, but nobody ever paid any attention to me, so I wanted to be special. I used illegal methods to try to steal Stars from Hiroto. I’m really very sorry! Well, it didn’t work out that way,
But while everyone devoted themselves to the event, I alone was plotting evil schemes. So I wish to withdraw from the All-Campus Elimination— Stop right there, Akizuki. Wh-What’s wrong, Hiroto-kun? There’s absolutely no reason for you to withdraw. Huh? It was all that jerk Kurahashi’s fault.
And I didn’t lose anything in the end. B-But nobody’s going to forgive me! Is that what you think? Then, take a look at this. Should Akizuki Noa Should Akizuki Noa be forgiven? be forgiven? Survey Forgive Don’t Forgive What is this?
It’s a survey of Eimei students Libra carried out right after the stream. And you can see the results. A good 99.5% are on your side. Basically, the consensus at Eimei is that it wasn’t your fault. Huh? Jeez. And you think people don’t pay attention to you?
Even our Empress was singing your praises. N-No way… Listen, Akizuki. You just got a little carried away. In reality, you’d already become someone special by your efforts alone. And so, I want to make a suggestion. The winner of the Elimination Battle and Eimei’s ace is you, Akizuki. Huh?
I’m saying I’m the one who’s gonna withdraw. Huh? B-But why? Look, I’m already the strongest on Academy Island, right? B-But still… Anyway, it’s too late now. I just sent the formal withdrawal request. Too bad for you guys who were betting on me to take first place.
What? Can he do that? The Little Devil got first? The Seven Star forfeited? See? Now you truly are someone special. All right. In that case, I’ll be Eimei’s ace. I’ll become the perfect ace. One that can face you head-on and not lose.
And I want you all to support me all the way! That Shinohara… I have a feeling he’s gonna make this year’s Inter-Academy Battle fun. All righty, then. The May Inter-Academy Battle Chosen Members The flawless high-spec maid, Himeji Shirayuki! Himeji Shirayuki
Nice job, Himeji! You got yourself back up to Four Stars in just one day! One of Eimei’s trio of Six Stars, the Golden Demon, Asamiya Nanase Asamiya Nanase! Ditto, the Six Star student council president with second sight, Enomoto Shinji Enomoto Shinji! No introduction needed for the Academy Island’s strongest,
The Seven Star, Shinohara Hiroto! Shinohara Hiroto And finally, Eimei’s new ace, the Six Star Little Devil, Akizuki Noa Akizuki Noa! These are the five who will represent us in the May Inter-Academy Battle! Don’t let us down! Give us a good show! We’re looking forward to it!
So I guess it turned out okay. No kidding. I’m glad the Little Devil didn’t get kicked out. But, as an Ouka student, I can’t be seen to be too happy about it. Still, she wasn’t let off without any penalties.
As a reward for winning, I got her to give me the Green Star. So, right now, you’re actually a triple-colored Three Star? Yup, exactly. I’m still a ways away from being a real Seven Star, but if I can keep raising my rank like this, I’ll see her someday. Ability Shop
So, we finally got a day off, and you wanted to meet, but where are we going? Ability Shop Ability Shop Ability Shop Ability Shop Right here. Huh? Ability Shop Entry Restricted to Couples Only What’s this all about, Saionji? I-It isn’t about anything. It’s exactly what it looks like.
This shop sells some great stuff. You used a card from here against the Little Devil. Oh, I see. So this is where you got that Pinch Hitter, huh? That’s right. But you have to follow one weird rule to get in. Couples Only Yeah, but this?
I-I told you, right? That I can’t get in alone, and I needed you to come with me. Honestly, you should be honored. Even if it’s temporary, you get to be my l-lover for a bit. Whoa. I did tell her I’d be coming today. Excuse me? Come on in! Wait, huh? Lily-chan?
“Lily”? Oh, right. She can’t use either of her other names. Oh, yeah. You did message me. Hey, Lily-chan. You know my policy, right? I only sell to people I like. Yes, of course. And I decide who I like by whether or not they follow the rules.
So I guess that means this is your boyfriend? Th-That’s right. Shino… His name is Hiro. I-Isn’t he cool? I’m just tagging along, so don’t mind me. Oh, you wish! Lily-chan hasn’t had any luck with boys before, and now she comes to show her boyfriend off to me?
I get it. Hiro-kun must be a wild stud. I might just die of jealousy. Though, I’m not actually jealous. Are you two really going out? Huh? I mean, you should at least be holding hands or something. B-But… It’s not like I’m telling you to kiss on the spot.
Ki… H-How could I do that with someone watching, dummy? Hey, Lily! Psst, Saionji. Eep. Wh-What now, stupid Shinohara? Are you gonna start teasing me, too? No, not that. We just have to hold hands, right? If so, let’s just get it over with.
A-Are you saying you want to put your hands on me? Don’t start that! You’re embarrassed because you’re overthinking it. Uh, Lily? This is just a handshake. Huh? No, it isn’t! Um, uh, it isn’t! I said it isn’t! Yeah, yeah, like that!
But I mean, the atmosphere got so stuffy, I had to stop watching. I’ll recognize you two as lovers. R-Really? Is that really okay? All we did was shake hands. Hey, Hiro! Of course. I’ve always liked Lily-chan, and you’re growing on me, so it’s fine. You pass. Ability Card Ability Card
Ability Card Ability Card Ability Card Ability Card Ability Card Ability Card Display Bug Nullify Interference Inability Barrier Force Stop Force Stop All right. I’ll sell you any ability you want. I was surprised to see so many rare abilities in one place. O-Oh, come on. You really don’t know anything, do you?
I hope you’re grateful that I took you to that shop. Welcome home, Master and Rina. Oh, hey. We’re back. Did you have an enjoyable date? D-Date? I-It wasn’t! I just asked him to come shopping with me. But you did go to a shop that only admits couples.
H-How did you know that? Th-That’s a high-spec maid for you. Master and Rina, you helped me greatly during the All-Campus Elimination Battle. As such, I wish to treat you with the utmost in service today. Oh, uh, but you’re always the one taking care of us.
You don’t need to worry about us so much. Though I’d really love one of your home-cooked meals again. What do you think? Dinner is all ready, but would you like to take a relaxing bath first?
Yeah, that might be an idea. We’re probably all sweaty from how much we walked today. I guess I’ll take her up on that. Well, then, I would be happy to scrub both of your backs at the same time. Th-The same time? Whoa, hold up, hold up. The same time?
Wouldn’t he see me naked? You will wear swimsuits, naturally. I know that you wear bikinis and show skin to countless male strangers on the beach during the summer, so I doubt it will be a problem. I get a feeling that was meant to be a jibe.
Plus, this mansion is equipped with a special extra-large bath for use by the Seven Star. Y-Yeah, but wearing a bathing suit in the bath sounds even kinkier. In that case, would you prefer to be nude? I am prepared for that, if it is necessary. Th-That’s not what I meant! Jeez.
Wait a minute. Are you annoyed that we went shopping without you? Surely not. Himeji always gets real stubborn about stuff like this. B-But I didn’t bring a swimsuit. Fine. You win, Yuki. Very well. Let us all take a bath together. This is heaven. Wait! Don’t look yet! Uh, right.
My apologies, Master. Please wait a moment. Wh-What’s happening to me? All I can hear is the shower behind me, and all I can see is the painting of Mt. Fuji on the wall, but my heart’s totally racing! Well, then. Please excuse us. How’s the temperature? Yeah, the water’s fine—
Come on, don’t just sit there. Say something. I-It looks good on you. Rina, you are flirting with Master too much. That is not fair. On this day, a super-elite VIP, my personal maid, and I… all got in the bath together. Shinohara?! Master?!
We have a strategy meeting with the other Inter-Academy Battle members now. Akizuki Noa Sorry I’m late! I’m on my way to 2-A now. Yeah, we should get going. Oh, Hiroto-kun! We must be a perfect match because we keep running into each other.
You’re the one who invited us to go with you. Aw, c’mon. I know that made you happy. Akizuki-sama, you may have exchanged IDs, but you are not lovers or in any kind of relationship akin to that. Man, you’re always so uptight, Shirayuki-chan.
But, y’know, it’s so nice that you go easy on your friends. It’s so cute! W-Would you please let go? Not a chance! By the way, aren’t you in the same class as the other two members, Akizuki? Yup. Sure am.
They aren’t quite at the same level as Eimei’s super ace, yours truly, but the student council prez and Mya-chan are a really popular pair. Yeah, seems like it. With their instant memorization skills and extremely fast reflexes, even the guys in my class know about their game record.
But it sounds like those two really don’t get along. Oh. Yeah, I guess that’s true. They were childhood friends, but now it’s more like they’re stuck with each other. Hey. I said hey, Shinji! Can you hear me?
Nope. There’s a really noisy idiot right next to me, so I can’t hear a thing. Meeting Room It’s your fault I’m making noise right now! They say they hate each other, but they still spend all their time together. So, every time… You’re literally pissing me off.
…they just keep fighting like that. You guys better not screw it up for us! Thank you for coming today to discuss strategy for the May Inter-Academy Battle. I’m grateful to you all. Let us start with the promo video that was released last week. Sounds good. I’m on board with that.
I’m okay with it, too. May Inter-Academy Battle May Inter-Academy Battle May Inter-Academy Battle May Inter-Academy Battle That didn’t tell us much, but it’s clearly a domination game where you try to expand your team’s area. Hm. I agree, but your manner of speaking is very rough, exchange student.
I have a lot of respect for you, so cut me some slack. All right, Himeji. The basic rules have been released, right? Yes. It is a large-scale game conforming to Academy Island’s operational regulations that allows up to 100 players. “Area Steal To Reconquer All Lost.” Or ASTRAL, for short.
The game lasts from Monday, May 9th, until Friday, May 13th. Event Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Each day is split into a first period from 9:00 to 12:00, and a second period from 2:00 to 5:00, for a total of ten periods. It will take place in District Zero,
Also known as the Special Development District, at the center of the island. Special Development District The game field is divided into one million spaces, One Million Spaces with spots known as “Bases” scattered around. Bases It is possible to capture these bases. Captured Captured Captured Captured Captured
Two captured bases make a line, three or more a polygon, and all the spaces within become part of the corresponding team’s area, and will change to that team’s color. Every hour, the bases release special usable skills called “spells.” Spells Trap Barrier Conceal Release Counteract Swordflash Gunfire Magic Blast
The game also uses what is known as a “Freeze Time” system, so for a period of time after you have used a spell, you cannot perform an action. Use Spell Freeze Time Activated The length of Freeze Time is calculated from the movement value attributed to each player. Freeze Time
Determined From Movement Value Position List Soldier Commander Spy Mage Guardian There are also five player positions you can take in ASTRAL, and no overlap is allowed within a team. Dominate All Areas Destroy All Teams To win, you must either dominate all areas or destroy all the other teams.
But if neither of these conditions is met, when the time runs out, the team with the largest occupied area wins the game. Now, on to the losing conditions. When a player loses all of their life points, they are eliminated. Eliminated Players can have a maximum of five life points,
And these reset at the end of each period. If all team members are eliminated, or they lose all of the spaces they hold, All Players’ LP = Zero Eliminated All Players’ LP = Zero Eliminated Area Held All Players’ LP = Zero Eliminated Zero that team loses. Team Loses
During the Inter-Academy Battle, another game called MTCG will be held simultaneously. Optional Participation Open Game The top prize is a Wild Card, which serves as an invitation to ASTRAL. Top Prize The player who acquires it can join their chosen team in the battle as a sixth member. You can become
The 6th team member and join ASTRAL! So there seem to be three key points in the information released so far: areas, player positions, and movement values. Right, right. Say, Shirayuki-chan, is there a way to see what the movement values are?
If you open the special app released a few days ago, it is listed on your profile. Akizuki Noa Movement Value There are 25 levels, and the smaller the number, the better. Movement Value Movement values are like a player’s general rating. They’re calculated using stuff like game and battle records.
Of course, for me, that means… A 3! Wow, that’s crazy! Movement Value Shino, you’ve got a great rating! Nice job, Seven Star! Yeah, thanks. Wait, “Shino”? Uh, it’s just a plain old nickname. No good? Well, I didn’t say it was bad. We’re good, then. Of course, my movement value is a lie.
My real number isn’t 3, it’s 19. Kagaya-san bugged the display for me. Now, I would like to decide on a general plan. There are two main keys to strategy in ASTRAL. Expand Area Destroy Other Teams You either expand your area or make the other teams lose.
However, spells are required to fight, Battle Spell Required and in order to get spells, you have to expand your area. Battle Spell Required Must Expand Area In other words, there’s no reason to treat these as separate things.
So, for now, we need to decide the team makeup and who takes what position. Soldier . . . . . . . . . . . In battle, movement value -1 Special spell: Swordflash Mage Reduces Freeze Time after spell use by half Special spell: Magic Blast Commander
Movement value fixed at 25 Can swap positions with another member once Special spell: None Spy Can sense nearby traps without using abilities Special spell: Gunfire Guardian Normal damage -1 Special spell: None Here are the details. For me, getting the right position is really important and the first big hurdle to clear.
Commander Movement value fixed at 25 Can swap positions with another member once Special spell: None . . . Basically, if I don’t get commander, it’s all over. Of course, the huge movement value is a big minus. But it’s a trade-off for a much more important benefit,
Regardless of whether I’m a Three Star or Seven. Commander I can use the commander’s poor movement value as an excuse. Soldier Mage Spy Any of the others would be a huge problem for me. Guardian Guardian Everyone would immediately know I was lying.
If I get commander, I can say I’m using its info abilities when it’s really all the Company. Shinohara Hiroto Movement Value Akizuki Noa Movement Value Himeji Shirayuki Movement Value Asamiya Nanase Movement Value Enomoto Shinji Movement Value That’d be a huge advantage. Um, I think I’d be good as soldier.
I’ve got great reflexes and visual acuity, Asamiya Nanase Movement Value Soldier In battle, movement value -1 Special spell: Swordflash . . so I can lead the attack to wipe out enemies. I guess I’ll be the spy, then. Akizuki Noa Movement Value Sneaking around and secretly setting traps is my specialty. Spy
Can sense nearby traps without using abilities Special spell: Gunfire . . All right. It’s all going as planned so far. Shinohara Hiroto Movement Value Himeji Shirayuki Movement Value Himeji should take guardian after I nab commander. Commander Guardian All right, then I’ll be— Commander. Huh? I wish to be the commander.
Did you perhaps want the same thing, Shinohara? I do. But why do you? It should be obvious. Without a competent commander, victory in ASTRAL would be impossible. If that’s your reason, it’d be the same with me in the role.
No, it absolutely wouldn’t. The commander’s movement value is fixed at 25. Enomoto Shinji Movement Value You have a lower number, so you would be more disadvantaged than myself. Also, the commander’s duties, like gathering information, analyzing enemy movements, mapping, and giving instructions… These are all specialties of mine.
Do you get that, transfer student? Also, watch your tone. What are you so uptight about, Shinji? Shino can use insane Unique Star abilities, and he’s a Seven Star. And I don’t wanna, like, have to follow your orders. This isn’t in the same dimension as what you “want.”
It’s simply about what’s appropriate. I’m gonna have to deceive my enemies and allies. I have to make them believe I’m the strongest on Academy Island. If I don’t, this team won’t work smoothly and my lies will be exposed. Hey, Enomoto.
You left out the crucial “senpai.” What is it, Shinohara? Commander can trade places with someone once in the game. So let me take it at first. And if I don’t meet with your approval, I’ll find the right moment to give it to you.
In that case, I’d say I should take it first, but… Okay, on one condition. Take out three other commanders by the end of the third day. If you don’t manage it, you will give me the commander role. Please wait, Enomoto-sama. Do you not think that condition is somewhat unfair?
What if you choose to refuse to cooperate with him? Himeji Shirayuki-kun, is it? Your attitude is excellent, but I think you are overlooking something. Overlooking? That’s right. As Eimei Academy’s student council president, I simply want to win.
In the yearly academy rankings, Eimei has been stuck at #5 for several years. I want to raise that rank. With Seven Star Shinohara here, we have a good chance of doing that this year. As such, I would do absolutely nothing to hinder him. Okay. Good enough for me.
If I can’t pull it off, I’ll give the commander’s role to you, and I’ll even talk to you politely for the rest of my life. Hello? Shinohara? Oh, good. If you hadn’t answered, I don’t know what I would’ve done. What’s happened? Why are you so upset? Because we’re in serious trouble!
Trouble? What do you mean? It’s Sarasa! Another one who isn’t me or the real thing. A third Saionji Sarasa has appeared! Huh?