On Tuesday Hide managed to record a distance of 7.9 km. On Wednesday, he added it by 7.7 km. So today, he only needed to finish a distance of 6.4 km to complete his 22 km quota.

Hide was about to warm up when Isamu Sensei called all the runners and announced, that half an hour ago an anonymous donor sent a donation of 200 thousand Ren, and chose Sayaka, Tenma, Hiroki, Tsugiyama, and Oda as runners.

Isamu Sensei felt that the donation was ridiculous considering that Running for Donation was already on its last day. So he sent an email asking to confirm whether the 200 km quota that the donor was entitled to could be shared with other runners

Unfortunately, the donor still hadn't replied. This means, it could be because he or she was busy, or because he or she was looking for trouble with the Running for Donation committee.

In the end, Isamu Sensei left the final decision to the runner chosen by the donor.

"If the five of you are not willing to run, I will not mind it. But if you do, then I will be very grateful. Of course, I do not expect you to push yourself to get the 200 km quota."

After pondering for a while, Sayaka then raised her hand and asked, "Is it okay if the five of us don't complete the 200 km quota?"

Isamu Sensei firmly answered, "We'll transfer the money back for the unfulfilled quota. So like I said, you don't have to push yourself."

Tenma excitedly said, "Then let's take as much as possible and return the rest."

In an instant, Tenma's words were greeted by applause and war cries from other runners.

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Six runners were running in the athletic field at full speed. Five of them tried to record the distance as far as possible. Meanwhile, another person tried to close his quota in the shortest possible time.

Sayaka and Tenma have started hiking since junior high school. The two of them also invested a lot of energy and time in training their bodies. So it's not surprising if Tenma could run at speeds of 20 km/h like a marathon runner. Meanwhile, Sayaka easily maintained her speeds of 16 km/h.

As for Hiroki, Tsugiyama, and Oda, the three of them have just started hiking after they entered East Nichiko High. Even so, all the three could maintain their speeds of 12 km/h.

To be honest, if Sayaka, Tenma, and their three comrades continued to hold on at a speed within their body capacity, they would be fine. However, from the start they immediately stepped on the gas with a speed of 125% above their physical limits.

The reason was, when they were at the starting point Hide casually said, "I know you are the donors who chose me to run 22 km. So I was also wondering how tough your bodies are, or you all are just a bunch of boot-fuck bullshit."

Without thinking any further, Sayaka, Tenma, and their three colleagues immediately snatched the bait thrown by Hide.

The five of them immediately ran regardless of the rhythm or capacity of their bodies. They even ignore the warnings their brains shouted, when their bodies have entered the initial phase of dehydration.

Luckily, if someone ignored the warning given by the brain and continued to carry out activities that could cause a fatal damage, the brain would activate auto-shutdown or what was commonly known as fainting.

Apart from Oda who had to stop due to severe cramps at km.16, Tsugiyama fell unconscious on the track at km.20, Hiroki at km.28, and Tenma at km.36.

As for Sayaka, she immediately lowered her speed as soon as her friends fell one by one. In the end, she managed to complete the 40 km quota. However, she fell unconscious a moment later.

As for Hide, he safely completed his quota. He was enjoying a can of supplement drink as he looked at Sayaka, Tenma, and their three colleagues who were lying unconscious on a stretcher as paramedics took care of them.

Silently, he saluted and muttered, 'Your performance will never be forgotten.'

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After doing her homework, Aizawa brushed her teeth before joining Hide in the living room. While Hide was watching the world in the news, Aizawa was playing online games using a smartphone.

When Aizawa returned his smartphone, Hide immediately told her that apart from morning exercise in the backyard, they would also swim in Beauty & The Beast every other day.

As soon as she heard the word swim, Aizawa's first response was, "Big Bro, buy Aizawa a bikini?"

With wide eyes Hide instantly looked at Aizawa, 'How could a six year old girl want a bikini?'

Hide then firmly saying, "No, you can't wear a bikini yet."

Aizawa immediately pursed her lips. "Why I can not?"

"A bikini is for women aged 20 years and above. So it would be illegal to wear it by a cute six year old girl like you."

"...?"

"If you are arrested by the police then Big Bro will be lonely, or Aizawa wants to leave Big Bro?"

Aizawa immediately shook her head. "No, Aizawa won't leave Big Bro."

Hide smiled from ear to ear before carrying Aizawa, "Good, now it's time for bed."

Aizawa cheerfully wrapped her hand around Hide's neck, who with a big smile carried her into her bedroom. Arriving at the bedroom, Hide put Aizawa down on the bed, and while standing on the bed, Aizawa kissed Hide's cheek.

"Mwaaah... mwaaaah! Good night Big Bro."

Hide nodded slightly with a smile while Aizawa quickly slipped under the blanket.

After making sure Aizawa was fully covered, Hide then turned off the main light and came out of the room. He was just sitting in front of the TV when a message from an unknown number entered his smartphone.

-Hide, this is Isamu Sensei. Sayaka and Tenma have just confessed that they specifically chose you to run 22 km. They also told me about the revenge you gave. Do you want me to transfer the rest of your money back?-

Without delay Hide replied.

-Sensei, you don't need to transfer the money back, and sorry if I caused trouble today.-

-Well, your way of joking is too much. But I won't mind it as long when Hiking Club enters a competition and needs additional people, you are willing to help.

-In that case, I will help the Hiking Club whenever Sensei asks.-

-Good, good night and thank you then. I will also make sure Sayaka and Tenma won't bother you.-

-Thank you and good night Sensei.-

Hide took a deep breath before placing his smartphone on the table, and while continuing to watch the world broadcast on the news, in his heart he considered several names he would choose as a partner in crime.

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