Today, the selection tournament for the representives that will be in the Seven Star Battle Festival. Right now, Stella is fighting with someone named Momotani that use armor type device.

"It has finally begun. The selection for the Seven Star Battle Festival. Vermillion's first opponent is Momotani, who's also known as the Heavy Tank! His Goliath is a very rare armor type device and he releases a Heavy Charge from it. Will we get to see it explode today?!"

Stella is holding her device, Laevatien, while fire is burning around her. Momotani knows about Stella's ability and rank and that makes him hesitate to do anything.

"Go, Momotani!"

"No one beat you when in close-ranged battle!"

"She lost to a F-Rank!"

"Show her the pride of a senior student!"

Stella: *point Laevatien at Momotani* Unlike those loud people up there, you seem to understand your situation. This is an actual fight. Naturally, if you jump in, you'll get more than hurt, unlike when we fight in phantom forms. Think hard before you make your decision.

Momotani breath heavily inside his helmet while the fire around Stella burns brighter and more raging. Then the red shining eyes disappear as Momotani fall to his knees.

Momotani: I-I give up.

-Winner: Stella Vermillion-

The fire around Stella disappear as she smile cutely. While at the stands, Hans are looking at the ended match while leaning at the wall.

???: It seems that Stella can win other matches, since she is an A-Rank blazer.

Hans: Heh, that's so like you, Yuuji.

He look at the side and saw Yuuji.

Yuuji: Well, what I said is true.

Hans: Even if Vermillion an A-Rank blazer, that doesn't mean she is the same league as us. The Seven Ace more likely the strongest.

Yuuji: But that doesn't mean we should let our guard down.

Hans: Heh, you damn little brother.

Yuuji: Thanks.

Hans: The match after this is yours, I'll be cheering for you. Make sure you watch mine as well, Yuuji.

Yuuji: Of course, Nii-san!

He ran back into the hallway while Hans keep looking at the battle arena, watching the next fight.

Hans(In mind): Even we might the Seven Ace, there's still room for us to grow. Get even more stronger, Yuuji, and you might will be able get the same level as me and Ikki.

(Time Skip)

At the locker room...

Shizuku and Nagi, along with Stella are sitting at the locker room until Kagami comes in the room and suprised Stella.

Stella: You suprised me, Kagami.

Kagami: I'm sorry. You first years but still had sweeping victories. So when I so you together, I can't help myself.

Shizuku: Eh?

Nagi: Excuse me, but who are you?

Kagami: Oh, sorry! I'm Kusakabe Kagami from the newspaper club! I'm trying to be the best journalist!

Nagi: Oh, the newspaper club. So you heard a lot of rumors going around at school?

Kagami: Well... I'm a journalist not a gossip reporter. *evil grin* But sure, I hear some things...

Nagi: *evil grin* Oh my. Sounds like we'll get along together. Can I call you Kagamin?

Kagami: Sure! Ehehehehehe...!

Stella: *sweatdrop* What's with those two?

Shizuku: *sweatdrop* I don't ask me...

Then they heard loud cheer from the arena.

Stella: Wh-What?

Kagami: It's like something is happening right now! Time for take some great pictures!

After Stella put on her clothes, they went straight to the arena to look what is happening. When they reach the arena, they saw two person at the arena. Blade is standing in front of his opponent who is a second year, with his device, a pair of gaunlets. His opponent panting heavily while Blade still standing steadily while swinging his sword.

Blade: You have no chance of winning. Too much strain after fighting too long with me.

He stop swing his sword and then point it at his opponent.

Blade: Now, what's your choice?

After few seconds of hesitation, his opponent fall to his knees and his device disappear.

"I-I give up..."

-Winner: Raikiri Yuuji-

Blade flip the front of his belt and take out the Henshin Card, and revert back in his normal look.

"Wow, he won in instant!"

"As expected from one of the strongest in the Seven Ace!"

"Your seat in the Seven Star Battle Festival is already guarantee, Blade!"

"Kyaaahh! Raikiri-kun!!"

Yuuji look at the stands and wave at them.

Stella: Of course it's an easy win for him. He's even stronger than me.

Shizuku: Well, that is why no one wanted to make him mad.

Nagi: As expected from one of the members in Seven Ace.

Kagami: Just like Kurogane-senpai, Yuuji-senpai is amazing! *turn to others* I call by the first names because our school have two Raikiri.

Shizuku: Make sense. Yuu-kun and Hans-niisama are amazing. Both of them are really amazing.

Stella: Eh? You call the Hans guy as "nii-sama"?

Shizuku: Got any problem. He's a nice guy and treat me like his own sister, just like Yuu-kun. Both of them are Onii-sama only friends, and best friends.

(Outside)

Yuuji is walking through the hallway while stretching his arms and take a breath for release it and get out from the building as Stella, Shizuku and Nagi meet him outside.

Yuuji: Geez, that fight was no fun at at all... I want someone that could fight even better.

Stella: *sweatdrop* You're just too strong...

Nagi: Well, it depends on your opponent's strength and abilties.

Shizuku: Alice's right.

???: Don't get carried away.

They all look around to find the voice owner until they found him. Hans leaning at a tree while looking at his phone before putting it away and walk to them.

Hans: Over confindence always be the cause of losing.

Yuuji: You don't have to tell me that.

It makes Stella and Nagi suprised as they talk with each other.

Stella: So that is Raikiri Hans, huh? That strongest among all third years.

Nagi: I heard many stuff about him. He's absolutely different than any students here because he is said to be the strongest in this school.

Shizuku: Hans-niisama!

Hans: Oh, Shizuku, it's been a long time since I saw you. *patting Shizuku's head* How are you?

Shizuku: *giggle* I'm fine. Onii-sama is fine, too.

Hans: If it's Ikki, of course he'll be fine. Do your best in the qualifying tournament for the Seven Star Festival.

Shizuku: Yes!

Hans: *walk away* See you later, I'll be here the time I should fight. Good luck for you two, Yuuji, Shizuku.

They all saw him disappear from their sight as he walk down the stairs.

Stella: What a carefree person.

Shizuku: Stella-san, you shouldn't be letting your guard. If he become your opponent in this qualifying tournament, you'll definitely lose.

Stella: *tick marks appear*Huh? What do you mean? Are you saying that I'm weaker than him?!

Shizuku: You're not weaker than him, he's stronger than you. He is currently the strongest blazer in this school, and might be the strongest among the current Seven Ace.

Stella: No way!

Nagi: Even without transforming, he could just defeat his opponent easily. But when he transformed, he sometimes could just land one blow and everything is over.

Stella: He's that strong?!

Yuuji: Nii-san does have overwhelming strength, but he do show soft side at his opponent like help them to the nurse room to get some treatment. Everyone here know that he's both kind and terrifying.

Stella: There is something wrong with this school's students!

(Time Skip)
(Evening)

At the dorm...

Currently, Yuuji and Mutsuki are playing games. They play action games on the television and use a wireless game controller.

Yuuji: There's no way you'll beat me! I'm can't lose when it come to action game!

Mutsuki: There's no way I'm losing to you! I'm good in this kind of game, too!

After few minutes, the game is over and Yuuji wins the game.

Yuuji: Yay! I win again!

Mutsuki: Geez... That was the eleventh times already...

Yuuji: Sorry, I just don't want to show any mercy. Even in games.

Mutsuki: *sweatdrop* You hardly ever show any mercy...

Yuuji: By the way, aren't your match is the next one after Ikki's match?

Mutsuki: Y-Yeah... My opponent will be Kagai-kun...

Yuuji: That dumbass, huh? Then you should beat him really bad for what he did to you. I know that you'll somehow make it works.

Mutsuki: But I'm not strong as you are. You're one of the Seven Ace, after all.

Yuuji: I know, you'll make work it somehow.

Mutsuki: *sweatdrop* S-Somehow? How could you even confident to win just with "somehow"?

Yuuji: Because I'm confident I able to make it somehow worked.

Mutsuki: Huh?

Yuuji: Mutsuki, if you confident on something you're doing it'll definitely work. Even if you lose in a fight, don't lose the fight in your heart.

Mutsuki: If I lose in a fight, don't in the fight in my heart...?

Yuuji: That's right. My father always say that to me and Nii-san when we were little. That is why we able to be strong blazers, because we confident on something we did. *close eyes smile* I know that you can do it, too!

Mutsuki: Yuuji...

Yuuji: Good luck in your match, I'll definitely cheering for you!

Mutsuki: Y-Yeah! I'll try my best!

(Time Skip)

Day of the Matches...

At the stadium...

Tsukuyomi: "Look at this! The biggest field in the school, the Great is packed with spectators! The fourth match will finally begin! This is Hangetsu Tsukuyomi giving the play-by-play, and we also have Intrucstor Saikyou Nene as a commentor!"

Nene: "Hello."

Two blazer step forward onto the stage.

Tsukuyomi: "Now, this match cannot be missed! One is someone who, even as a first grader, made it to the Seven Star Battle Festival last year. A C-Rank Knight, Kirihara Shizuya!"

Shizuya walk on the stage with the smug face. He's a too confident type that always look down to his opponent who looked weaker than him.

"Shizuya-sama!"

"He's so cool!"

Tsukuyomi: "And the other one is someone who, even as a F-Rank Knight, won the mock battle against Vermillion! Kurogane Ikki!"

Yuuji, Nagi, Stella and Shizuku watch from the stands while Hans look from the up-side while standing and lean his back at the wall.

Hans(In mind): Now, Ikki, you better show your true skills after all years of endurance. Show these guys what you can do, after long training with me and Yuuji.

Ikki and Shizuya of them stop in front of each other.

Shizuya: I can't believe you actually showed up. That means I can beat you like a rag doll, right, Worst One?

Ikki: Do it if you can.

Shizuya: It's time to hunt. Oborozuki! 

Tree vines appear around him as he raise his right hand to the front. He grab the fruit like stuff as it transform into a bow and do a spin with smirk.

Ikki: Come to me, Intetsu!

Blue glows appear at his right hand as his black katana appear.

Let's Go Ahead!

Ikki ready himself as he grip his katana with both of his hands.

Shizuya: Wow, such scary stares. That's not how you look at your ex-classmate.

Ikki: The battle has already started, Kirihara-kun.

Shizuya: Huh. I don't like people who so uptight. Then may I...

He move his hands like he's playing piano and trees starts to grow rapidly until the whole stage turn into a forest.

Tsukuyomi: "There it is! Area Invinsible! We can't see Kirihara anymore!"

Ikki: It really is a tricky ability, but... There's a way to beat this!

As an arrow head toward him but he slash it. Many arrows come but Ikki able to slash them down.

Tsukuyomi: "Kurogane hammered the arrow down!"

Ikki: There!

While slashing the arrow, Ikki swing his katana and seems able to hit Shizuya but he quickly disappear and fire more arrows.

Tsukuyomi: "Is that a piece of school uniform? Did Kurogane found where Kirihara is hiding?"

While Shizuya keep firing the arrows, Ikki keep slashing the arrows due it visible.

Nene: "Hmm-huh. Kiriyan's Area Invisible might make himself transparents but his arrows are still visible. Kurobo calculate his location by looking at the locations where the arrows came from."

As the battle continues, Shizuya keep mocking Ikki. As he disappear, he able to do many direct hits on Ikki. Unlike other battle, Shizuya put his killing intent in this match and all his arrows makes heavy damage on Ikki's body making him bleeding. Ikki couldn't focus in the match due he feeling nervous about fighting against Shizuya. Shizuya still mocking Ikki while shooting him and make the crowds start calling Ikki as Worst One thinking that he'll never get stronger just because he's a F-Rank Knight. The crowd are laughing at him while Shizuya keep encourage them to say "Worst One" at Ikki making him even more losing hope as Ikki fall on the floor with full of injuries. They keep saying "Worst One" loudly making Stella get more angry due all of them show no respect and mocking the battle causing her to stand up and shout loudly.

(Stands)

Stella: Shut up! Don't you dare mock my favourite knight!!!

It makes the whole stadium went silent and look at her.

Stella: Ikki! What are you doing, you look miserable?! Why you look almost giving up already?! I like you when you're looking up! You need to stay in front of me!! You idiot!!!

Yuuji(In mind): *sigh* Stella, you're went too far...

Hans(In mind): *sweatdrop* That idiot part is too much...

(Stage)

Ikki quickly stand back up as he let out a breath and punch himself at the right cheek.

Ikki: Thank you, Stella. That was a good encouragement.

Shizuya: Ahahaha! Being scolded by a girl pepped you up?

Ikki(In mind): Don't be arrogant, Kurogane Ikki. *ready himself* Why am I fixated on catching the arrow with my eyes?

Shizuya: Then I'm aiming for your happy brain this time. If it hits, you're dead.

Ikki(In mind): There was only one thing I could do from the beginning.

He activate his special technique. 

Ikki: Itto Shura!

Shizuya: Can you avoid it with a technique full of flaws?!

Ikki(In mind): Remember, the order of the pain I received and their directions.

Shizuya: There, there!

Ikki(In mind): The depth, the angles...

Shizuya: You'll got hit!

Ikki(In mind): And his words, and tone of his voice...

Shizuya: You're gonna die!

But in the end, the arrow didn't head toward Ikki's head but to his heart. Ikki able to catch it without even looking as he crush the arrow.

Ikki: As I thought. I knew you would definitely change its direction.

Shizuya: N-No way! D-Does that mean, you can see it?!

Ikki: I can't see your shape or shadow. But I know.

Shizuya: *shoot an arrow* Is that even possible?!

But the arrow get slashed.

Shizuya: *jump back* Wha--

Ikki: Your process, *slash* the depth of pain, *slash* the emotions in the tone of voice... *slash* It tells me everything. *slash* I just trace them back. At the end of it, you'll definitely there! *spotted Shizuya* I got you. I won't let you get away again!

With his ability, Blade Steal, allow him to find the "logic" of his opponent's technique. And the technique that allow Ikki see through his opponent's sleeves...

Ikki: Perfect Vision. I can see through your caliber.

Shizuya: He's cheating!

He shoot arrows but Ikki able to dodge them.

Ikki: Here I come, Kirihara-kun. With my strongest, I will beat your strongest.

Shizuya: Damn it...!!

He keep shooting arrows toward Ikki but he able to slash them all. He keep chasing after Shizuya making him panicked and hardly able to counter with Ikki's extreme speed reflexes. Shizuya on the ground as Ikki heading toward him making Shizuya covered in fear.

Shizuya: That's a blade with a sharp edge! It could kill me! I could die! Okay, I surrender! I'm admit losing! I don't like pain!!

The katana slammed on the ground causing explosion with dust making the Area Invinsible disappear. As the dust clears, it shows the katana only hits the tip of Shizuya's nose while he still shocked with fear.

Ikki: I was off by one millimeter. I still have long way to go.

Shizuya fall on the ground.

Kirihara Shizuya is unable to battle! The winner is Kurogane Ikki!

Tsukuyomi: "Th-The match is over! Kurogane Ikki, who unable to take any classes last year won the official battle for the first time!"

(Stands)

Even the crowds are suprised by Ikki when he wins.

Kagami: Yay!

Shizuku: Onii-sama...

(Stage)

Due the tiredness and injured badly, Ikki fall on the floor.

Tsukuyomi: "Medical team, please take Kurogane to an IPS capsule immediately."

Nene: "I surely can't miss this year's selection match!"

The medical team take Ikki to the medical room as they continue the matches.

Tsukuyomi: "With Kurogane is taken to the medical room, we'll start the fifth match. First out is the our favorite third year who is known as the strongest in our school! One of the Seven Ace, the Hurricane Heart, Raikiri Hans!"

He walk out from the hallway.

"Ahh! Hans-senpai!"

"You're so cool!"

Tsukuyomi: "The second out is one of the best second year, Okijima Rasetsu!"

"Good luck, Okijima!"

"Still... he's opponent is our strongest senpai..."

Both of them stand on the stage and summon their device. Rasetsu's device is a lance.

Let's Go Head!

Rasetsu(In mind): It's true that Raikiri-senpai is the strongest among all of us, but...!

Hans: You're one of those who laugh during the fourth match, right?

Rasetsu: H-Huh?

Hans: I speak this as your senior. A knight always show respect to their opponent neither they weak or strong, noble or not. But those who mocking at the fourth match...

He look up and show his red eyes.

Hans: Has no respect and shame the name and pride of knights.

It makes Rasetsu, and the crowds felt fear. Despite knowing him strong, he didn't know that Hans could be this serious and scary. Rasetsu's hands start to tremble while slowly approach Hans.

Rasetsu(In mind): I know! I can win this match! I can win!! I definitely can win this match!!

Hans didn't move at all while Rasetsu slowly moving. But Rasetsu can feel the tense making him tremble in fear even more before fall onto his knees and look down.

Rasetsu: I-I give up...

Okijima Rasetsu gives up! The winner is Raikiri Hans! 

Hans's device disappear as he walk away.

Tsukuyomi: "Again with the give up. Isn't there anyone who dare to challenge Raikiri Hans in a real fight?!"

Nene: "It's already obvious, no one would like to challenge him."

Hans(In mind): I kinda agree with Yuuji. There's no fun challenge at all like this.

Tsukuyomi: "Then let's go to the sixth match!"

Kagai and Mutsuki come out from the hallway.

Tsukuyomi: "One of the second year but still able to stand strong despite all beating. A C Rank Knight, Yarizumi Kagai! One of the first year that we don't really know much. A B Rank Knight, Midoriyama Mutsuki!"

Kagai: With your friend isn't here, I finally get to destroy you.

Mutsuki: I-I don't think so...

They summon their device. Mutsuki's device is lance with a club at the edge of it.

Let's Go Ahead!

Kagai: *dash ahead* It's destroy time!

He keep slashing Mutsuki with his spear while Mutsuki keep dodging and blocking. Kagai do a downward slash on the floor making some ice spikes but Mutsuki able to dodge them.

Kagai: Hey, hey, don't tell me that's all you've got?! Show me more!

Mutsuki(In mind): It's useless! I can't win! There's no way I can win!

Kagai: Hey, hey! You're really weakling!

He do a strong slash sending Mutsuki away from him. Mutsuki fall on the floor while still gripping his lance.

Mutsuki(In mind): It's useless... I couldn't win... I'll lose...

Tsukuyomi: "Midoriyama is down! Yarizumi make some heavy damage on him, will Midoriyama stand back up and continue to fight?"

Nene: "My, my, Midoriyan didn't show what he can do yet."

Mutsuki glance up at the crowd and saw Yuuji. Instead of being disappointed, Yuuji just smile at him making Mutsuki remember what he told him.

Mutsuki(In mind): That's right. If I lose in a fight, I shouldn't lose in my heart! *slowly stand up* This match isn't over yet, if do my best... somehow it'll work!

He stand back up and grip his lance tightly as he turn back at Kagai who still has the mocking expression.

Kagai: Oh, it's look like you still hasn't giving. Then I shall end you now!

Mutsuki: Then try!

It makes Kagai and the crowd suprise. Mutsuki never show this kind of reaction before making Kagai laugh.

Kagai: Are you trying to be a hero? Don't make me laugh!

Mutsuki: I'm not joking! If I keep trying my best, somehow it'll work!

Suddenly, bright green light engulf at his waist.

Tsukuyomi: "Wh-What is with this light?"

Nene: "Ohho, it's look like something interesting is about to happen."

(Stands)

Stella: What light is this?

Nagi: No way...

Shizuku: He's...

Yuuji: I knew it. You don't have to be an A Rank Knight to be one of us.

(Stage)

As the light dies out, it shows the Leangle Driver at his waist and the Henshin Card in his right hand.

Kagai: Th-That's impossible! You're not an A Rank, how you're one of them?!

Mutsuki: I don't really know, but I'll win this match!

He insert the card into the driver as he take stance and it start beeping.

Mutsuki: Henshin!

He open the front of the side as it shows a purple club symbol.

Open Up!

A huge purple card with spider symbol appear from the driver. Mutsuki walk past it as he transform into Kamen Rider Leangle suprising almost everyone.

Tsukuyomi: "What a shocking! Midoriyama just transform into one of the Seven Ace, the Green Clover, Leangle!"

Nene: "It's not that suprising. You don't have to be an A Rank to be one of them."

Leangle: I can feel power in me... *point at his lance at Kagai* Now, let's continue!

Kagai: Cut that crap! Just because you're strong, that doesn't mean you can beat me!

They start clashing their weapons. Leangle able to match every of Kagai's technique and speed while gets even faster and stronger. After some clash, Leangle do an upperslash making Kagai's hands up as Leangle hit him at the stomach sending him, rolling on the floor.

Kagai: Why? Why is this happening?! Why such a weakling overpowered me?!

Leangle: This'll end it.

He take two cards from the holster and scan them at his lance.

Rush! Stab!

He spins his lance around as it engulf in green electricity and ready himself.

Forward Strike!

He thrust his lance forward as green lightning strikes toward Kagai and electrocute him as it cause an explosion. As the smoke clears, it shows Kagai's hair turn afro style as his body and uniform covered in burn and scratch marks.

Yarizumi Kagai is unable to battle! The winner is Midoriyama Mutsuki!

Tsukuyomi: "The match is over! It turns into an unexpected event where Midoriyama shows his true self and defeat Yarizumi!"

Nene: "The selection matches just get more interesting!"

Leangle sigh as he de-henshin. Mutsuki look at the stands and saw Yuuji give him a thumb up. Mutsuki also smile as make a thumb up as well. This year's selection matches for the Seven Star Battle Festival is really unmissable.

To be continued...

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