Chapter 51.3

“Archdemon” is the 9th chapter of High School Girls are Funky.

Cover Page
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Detailed Summary
Yanagin is narrating a story. Long ago, the Archdemon used to wreak havoc at the East Yada elementary school. The kids, unable to tolerate this, requested the school’s strongest warriors to face her in battle and perhaps settle the score once and for all. Since Yanagin was among the oldest students and knew karate, she signed up to fight. However, she had other reasons for joining.

A young boy, whom Yanagin was friends with, had sustained a permanent bruise in the middle of his forehead due to the Archdemon’s violence. Thus, she was out for revenge. On the day of the fight, the two sides gave it their all. Yanagin doesn’t remember the details, but does recall waking up battered and bruised after hearing Rubber Shooter calling her name.

He was also injured and a portion of his mask had come off. She asked him where the enemy was and he pointed over his shoulder to the battlefield, on which all the school’s fighters lay vanquished. Almost in shock, Yanagin asked him if they’d been wiped out, but he told her to look closely. Beyond the fighters, she saw the Archdemon lying motionless as well. Rubber Shooter declared it a draw.

Following the fight, Habara the Archdemon slowly lost her brutality. Due to Yanagin’s house being close to hers, she was asked to look over her, and the rest was history. She says she still hangs out with that old team sometimes. Yanagin is looking at a picture of the team as she narrates the story, while Takahiro and Ikushima are listening. The two are in awe that such an epic battle really occurred. Standing a little apart, Habara is holding back tears.

With watery eyes, she tells Yanagin it was a good story and that she remembers it too. Seeing her distraught expression, Yanagin apologizes and says it was just an interesting story, nothing more. Karasawa, who is also with the group, suddenly keels over and vomits on the ground, alarming Ikushima. Takahiro wonders out loud whether the deep-seated fear engraved in him by Habara is resurfacing.

Habara, looking away and knowing that Yanagin was lying about it just being a story, continues to cry.

Characters
In order of appearance:
 * Yanagin
 * Team 10
 * Habara
 * Karasawa
 * Ikushima
 * Takahiro