Chapter 81.4

“Endurance” is the 14th chapter of High School Girls are Funky.

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Detailed Summary
Nago is taking a walk and Yanagin calls out to her from behind. She tells Nago that although she lost their earlier contest, she would be challenging her again. This time, the venue is a sauna, and Ikushima and Habara are present as well (against Ikushima’s will). Whoever fails to bear the heat loses. Yanagin tells the others that the previous contest measured only superficial skills and that this was a test of endurance, which was key to determining the value of a person.

However, the heat is already getting to her and she keeps repeating the statement as if delirious. Ikushima shuts her up. Nago seems completely in control and Yanagin hopes it’s just a front. According to her, though, the biggest threat is not Nago but Habara. To her surprise, Habara immediately cries out that it’s too hot and leaves the room. As Yanagin digests this, blood suddenly spurts out of Nago’s nose and she falls to one side in a faint. Yanagin cannot believe her eyes, but realizes she must take advantage of this. With only Ikushima remaining, she puts her in a choke-hold from behind and causes her to faint as well. Triumphant, she stands alone, almost tearful with relief that she had finally beaten Nago. All of a sudden, she hears voices in the background calling out her name. They seemed to be getting louder.

Everything turns black and Yanagin opens her eyes to find herself lying down with Ikushima and Habara sitting on either side. Further away, she sees Nago drinking some juice. The two ask her if she’s feeling alright, telling her that she started to throw up soon after entering the sauna and then fainted.

Disappointed, Yanagin understands that her ‘victory’ was nothing but a dream.

Characters
In order of appearance:
 * Yanagin
 * Nago
 * Habara
 * Ikushima