I’m sorry for calling you out so early in the morning, Muneuji.

…As your big brother, I should’ve protected you, but I turned a blind eye to how much you’ve changed.

I’m so sorry, Muneuji. I’ll take responsibility for my actions.

What’s Kamina-san planning on doing?

A duel, perhaps?

Woah, geez, you scared me…! Are you here to watch too, Kuguri-san?

Things have gotten interesting, so yes.

Just sit and watch, you two. It’ll be clear soon.

Wait, does that mean… You’re part of it too?

It’s not my area of expertise, but I helped Yukikaze practice. I’m here to observe them.

Muneuji, Yukikaze, you may begin.

Thanks to your continued hard work, you’ve finally attained the state of being you’ve been searching for.

I truly admire your spirit, and I don’t intend to disapprove of the person you’ve become.

But still.

If there exists some sort of secret to effective relaxation, I’d be honored if you could teach me.

To think that we’ll have the opinions of experts at our disposal… That’s fantastic. I’m truly glad I asked you to assist me, Kamina-san.

Our first method is “scalp sun charging.”

No. I want to reach that state of mind through my own efforts.

I won’t lose the side of you who’s an earnest hard worker and does everything with his full effort… I don’t want to lose that.

I don’t care if you think I’m just trying to fuel my ego as your big brother. I’m here to take my precious little brother back!

Kamina-san…!

I can’t imagine the pain he’s been through as his older brother. Just thinking about it almost breaks my heart.

I didn’t want to do this either. But…I’m doing it for you.

Let us duel!

HIYAAAAHH!!

(He threw him to the ground without even hesitating?!)

*gasp*

(His… His forward roll and fall technique is so refined…)

…One point!

I sincerely apologize, everyone. Kamina-san’s excellent judo throw has brought me back to my senses.

I caused you so much trouble because I was inexperienced and had no way of controlling myself…

That’s enough. Raise your head. I’m just happy you’re back to your old self. Ushio was right.

Looking back on it, it didn’t cause us too much trouble anyway.

You were doing better than I was a few days ago, so don’t get too hung up on it.

…Thank you for your infinite kindness. But I still must reflect on my actions.

I came here to engage in leisuring and find the most efficient way to relax, but instead of casting aside my worries and resting, I lost myself along the way.

Where on earth did I go wrong…?

In that case, I’m also in the wrong here.

I should’ve been protecting you as your brother, but I pushed you towards a dangerous method of leisuring.

…You should throw me as well.

No, I couldn’t. You haven’t done anything wrong, Kamina-san.

But I…!

Guys, can we stop trying to solve things with crazy, desperate tactics?

Neither of you did anything wrong. You just had tunnel vision.

Muneuji, rather than learning how to relax, I think you should start by taking everything you do in moderation.

In moderation, you say… Yes, that is certainly something I have a difficult time doing.

So your next research topic will be moderation, I take it.

Yes…

Hey, Kuguri-san! We just got him back to normal, so please don’t rile him up again…!

Don’t worry, I was making a joke.

It didn’t sound like one…

In any case, my little brother Muneuji is back. All’s well that ends well.

…No. I still have something I need to do here.

*sigh…*

Prez, you doing okaaaay? You’ve been down in the dumps since last niiight.

Well, asking His Majesty to participate in the competition was a huge gamble, and he got rejected, soooo…

*chomp, chomp, chomp*

*siiiigh…*

Mr. President. Are you alright? That horse is attempting to eat your head.

Huh…?

Y… Yo… Y-Y-Y-Your Majesty?!

I apologize for yesterday.

You invited me to the competition, but I rejected your offer without considering your desire to participate. I must atone for my careless behavior.

I-It’s quite alright! Please lift your head, Your Majesty!

It’s my fault for being so inconsiderate as to invite you while you were trying to enjoy your holiday…!

…Are they still accepting new entrants?

*gasp* A-Are you…?

I’m not confident in my abilities, but I want to return your appreciation for me.

If there’s still time to enter, would you show me the way?

HAAH! Yes, Your Majesty, I shall guide you to the grounds!! This way!!

…Much obliged. After you.