The Untouchable of Magic High School – A New God Enters the Game

"What the hell happened?" Yugen muttered.

Let's break it down.

Yugen, Tatsuya, and Miyuki entered the student council room. Inside, Mayumi sat, ectoplasm-like vapor oozing from her mouth, while Mari gave a wry smile. Rin had shut her eyes, abandoning thought, and Azusa cowered under the workstation desk. Behind Mayumi stood a slit-eyed woman.

Hypnosis or super-speed would've been easier to swallow, but Yugen spoke up to break the surreal scene. "Got your message, Kana-neesan, but this is abrupt."

"Oh? Yugen! And… Miyuki-chan?" the woman said.

"Long time, Kana-san," Miyuki replied.

"Yep, you've gotten prettier. I'm jealous," Kana said.

The tense air softened. Some might wonder if Miyuki, like Kana, was Ten Master Clans, but Kana clarified, "Just so we're clear, I met Miyuki-chan by chance in the Nine Schools stands. Doubt me? Ask Mika."

"N-No, I didn't mean…" Mari stammered.

"Watanabe-senpai, being polite?" Tatsuya noted.

"Kana-neesan beat the president, head, and chairman in official matches," Yugen explained.

Back when Mayumi, Katsuto, and Mari were first-years, Kana, then student council president, crushed Ten Master Clans' pride. She accepted Katsuto's challenge, shattered his [Phalanx], and won. She shut out Mayumi in Speed Shooting. Against Mari, not Ten Master Clans but still formidable, Kana dominated in an official match. Her reason? "They need a reality check now, or it'll be trouble later. Especially Mayumi." She was right.

To snap Mayumi back, Kana zapped her with a light shock.

"Nyaun!?" Mayumi yelped. "…Oh, a dream?"

"Need another?" Kana asked.

"Sorry!" Mayumi squeaked.

Kana's anger had roots. She and Mika lost the Nine Schools overall title to Third High, partly due to a lack of skilled engineers. They'd pushed to train two Course 1 and two Course 2 engineers from their year, but Course 1 students revolted, claiming, "Course 2 can't handle engineering." This sparked Course 1 bullying Course 2, escalating until Mika, a first-year Discipline Committee head, physically disciplined about 60% of Course 1 students—mostly second- and third-years.

Summoned by the principal, Mika didn't flinch. "You preach student autonomy but do nothing, then scold when it escalates? Maybe resign for your own sake."

Furious, the principal ignored the vice-principal and faculty's protests, trying to expel Mika. Hearing this, Kana, with Gouzou, stormed the principal's office. Their "peaceful talk" killed the expulsion. An Okinawa-related incident indirectly saved Mika, but it earned the Miyama family the nickname "Untouchable" at First High.

To Kana and Mika, Course 1 and 2 were equals, vital for the Nine Schools and Thesis Competition. They ignored the elitism, bonding with Course 2 students. Some griped about the Miyama name, but Kana's response—"Don't like it? Beat me"—led to official matches, all of which she crushed. Her record: 665 official matches over three years, First High's all-time high. Mika's 614 was second.

"Thought Mika and I cleaned house, but then Blanche attacked in spring," Kana said. "Mayumi, what about tech staff? …Yugen, how's it looking?"

"Seven candidates so far," Yugen said.

"Yuu-kun!?" Mayumi gasped.

Seeing Mayumi dodge her question, Kana turned to Yugen, who answered bluntly. Mayumi's reaction showed her guilt.

"Hey, Mayumi," Kana said. "Starting haphazardly, are you serious about the three-peat? Oh, is that the rumored brother next to Miyuki-chan?"

"No clue what rumors, but I'm Tatsuya Shiba," Tatsuya said. "Yugen's told me about you, Kana-san. Nice to meet you."

"Likewise, Tatsuya-kun," Kana said. "You seem capable."

Tatsuya tensed at "capable," but Kana's gaze shifted to Miyuki, hinting at engineering. "Miyuki-chan, who tunes your CAD?"

"Onii-sama," Miyuki said. "Onii-sama, could you help with the Nine Schools too? I heard tech staff's short… Is that okay?"

"Miyuki…" Tatsuya sighed.

No escape. Tatsuya glanced at Yugen, who shook his head—no way to dissuade Miyuki. Unable to refuse his sister, Tatsuya sighed inwardly.

Lunchtime arrived, the mood heavy. Mayumi, fired up for the three-peat, got a reality check from the senior who'd paved the way. Her expression darkened.

"What's wrong, Mayumi? Still gloomy?" Kana asked.

"Whose fault is that!?" Mayumi muttered. "I was hyped, but… At least we can nominate Tatsuya-kun."

"Your concerns are valid, Nee-san," Yugen said. "Feels weird saying it, but are the guys okay?"

Finals rankings showed a heavy female bias. First-year males included Yugen, Touya, Morisaki, and Yousuke Igarashi. Females dominated: Miyuki, Shizuku, Honoka, Eimi, Subaru Satomi, Kazumi Takigawa, and Nanami Kasuga. Juusatsu was top-ranked but couldn't compete due to her magic traits.

"True," Rin said. "Rookie events rely on Yugen-kun and Rokutsuka-kun to cover four of five events. It's like the president and chairman swapped genders."

"I get the concern," Katsuto said, "but standouts like you are rare."

"You're one to talk, Chairman," Yugen said. "If any third-year falters, the main tournament's at risk. Third High could steal the title."

"…Fair point. We need to stay sharp," Katsuto admitted.

Post-selection, Yugen's events stayed the same, but Ice Pillars Break shifted to the rookie tournament—Katsuto forgot he was in the main event, swamped by family and selection duties. Yugen took the blame, tied to Ueyama issues. Against Third High's "Crimson Prince," Yugen was the better bet, as Touya noted Rokutsuka's heat-control magic struggled against the Ichijou's [Burst].

With Tatsuya as tech staff, friction with first-year guys was inevitable, especially those dismissing him as Course 2. Yugen didn't want babysitting duty. If they rejected Tatsuya over status, they didn't deserve to compete, but Yugen stayed quiet to avoid burdening the council.

"By the way, Nee-san, you didn't come just to lecture, right?" Yugen asked.

"Sharp as ever, Yugen," Kana said. "I got my seminar professor to send me as an external support staff for First High. Security's registered."

"That's why the room's security didn't react," Miyuki said.

"External support staff?" Tatsuya asked. "Never heard of it."

Kana explained: Magic University and Defense Academy were sending support staff for the Nine Schools, aiding practice, tech training, and tactics—essentially glorified assistants.

"Honestly, I didn't know either," Kana said. "Mika dug through the university library for a way to formally guide these stubborn underclassmen. Found this system. Mayumi, reflect."

"Yes…" Mayumi mumbled.

The system, "Magic Education Training," was established when the Nine Schools became official but went unused due to staffing and curriculum issues. Dust-covered, it caused a frenzy among university staff when Kana applied. She finished her finals early, and the role counted toward seminar credits, thanks to her professor's support.

"Not just me," Kana said. "Shizuru-neesan, Mika, her best friend, and probably Shuuji."

"Shuu!?" Mayumi yelped. "I heard nothing! He's supposed to be in Thailand for swordsmanship training!"

"Mom's family took over," Kana said. "Decided this morning, so no wonder you didn't know."

If the Chiba family was involved, they were likely eyeing No Head Dragon. No direct word, but they might've caught wind of the dark pool. Ueyama's moves were unclear, but Thailand meant a master-level figure—likely Yugen's uncle, Mototsugu's father-in-law. Worst case, Grandpa Gouzou could solo No Head Dragon's hideout with six shots, literally wiping it out.

"By the way, Kana-san," Tatsuya said. "Any precedent for a first-year Course 2 as tech staff?"

"Yep," Kana said. "Five years ago, a Course 1 tech collapsed before the Nine Schools. My cousin, a skilled Course 2 engineer, stepped in."

That was Chisato, later Mototsugu's wife. Course 1 students protested, but Mototsugu, then club president, shut them down: "Complain? I'll have only me and Shizuru's CADs tuned. Still whining? I'll do it all." Silence followed. Chisato's affection for him soared. She started as Course 2 due to lower magic power, influenced by Yugen.

"Oh, Chisato-san," Tatsuya said.

"Yep," Kana said. "She became Course 1 the next year. So, Tatsuya-kun, you're the second."

"I'm weak at practicals…" Tatsuya said.

"Tech staff need to understand magic theory and players' traits to tune CADs," Kana said. "Without that, tactics and new magic are useless. Practical scores don't matter."

Kana stressed that tech staff required deep theory and player insight, dismissing practical evaluations outright.

"Don't worry," Kana said. "Mika said she drilled Aa-chan and Kei perfectly for manual tuning. I trained Aa-chan too. So, Aa-chan, have confidence, okay?"

Kei was Kei Isori, a second-year theory specialist. Mika, via his fiancée Kanon Chiyoda, convinced him: "Being a mage without CAD engineering knowledge is like entering a construction site without a helmet." With physical "persuasion" and Kanon's push, Kei's skills were honed. Azusa got Mika and Kana's training, showcasing the Miyama family's "giving" nature.

"Y-Yes!" Azusa said. "But stop calling me Aa-chan in front of underclassmen!"

"No good?" Kana asked, feigning sadness.

"Ugh… fine, I give up," Azusa sighed.

Azusa wanted the nickname dropped, but Kana's sad look made her relent, not wanting to upset her mentor. "Don't give up!" some fiery sprite might say, but it depends on the moment.