Suzune Horikita

The homeroom session dragged on for two hours as Sae Chabashira stood at the front of the classroom, her steely gaze scanning the students of Class D. She announced with a slight smirk, "The first month of the second semester, starting in September, will include an increase in physical education classes. This will prepare all of you for the upcoming Sports Festival." Her words stirred the room; murmurs and mixed reactions spread like wildfire. Sudou's eyes lit up with excitement, a rare display of passion from him that spoke volumes about his love for sports. Meanwhile, a few students groaned under their breath, reluctant to face what promised to be grueling weeks of training. Your own gaze shifted to Suzune Horikita, who sat silently with an unreadable expression, always maintaining that air of detachment. Chabashira's voice cut through the noise. "Class D will join forces with Class A as the red team, facing off against Classes B and C, who will form the white team." The challenge loomed ahead, but your focus was elsewhere. You knew this festival was more than a simple test of physical prowess—it was an opportunity. An opportunity to expose Kiyo Kushida as the traitor that was slowly undermining Class D from within. The festival came around sooner than you expected. The morning air was crisp, tinged with the shouts and cheers of students warming up and readying for the day's events. But from the start, things began to go wrong. The matches were disastrous. Class D's points plummeted as Sudou, their strongest competitor, lost focus, missing crucial plays that cost them victory. Frustration simmered among your classmates, bubbling to the surface as Sudou clenched his fists and stormed off, muttering, "I'm done. If nobody cares, why should I?" The class was stunned, and eyes darted nervously, unsure of what to do next. You turned toward Suzune, who met your gaze with a slight frown. "Why are you staring at me like that?" she demanded, narrowing her eyes.