Countdown: Clash of the Aces

Otosaka sat in the many chairs that were set up in the training area. He stared out the window, waiting for the assembly that ends the Fall Term to start. A teacher began ranting about the Festas. It's finally here, eh? he thought. The teacher announced, "I am proud to announce that one of my students is participating in the Lindwurm Festa!" A collective gasp arose as people began whispering, "Who is it?" Clearing his throat, the teacher declared, "Otosaka Uchiha-kun!" Standing up, he replied, "Yes, sir! Present!" The teacher said, "Please applaud for Otosaka-kun. He is participating in the Lindwurm!" Students began whispering excitedly, such as, "No way, the Student Council President is participating?! We're gonna win for sure!" "Not to say, that he's our school's Rank #8!" "A Page One!". While all this whispering happened, Otosaka had walked to the podium and spoke into the microphone, "I am proud to represent Saint Michael's Academy of Archery in this year's Lindwurm Festa!" Applause exploded for ten minutes as Otosaka herded himself off the stage. The teacher grabbed their attention again. "I also have another announcement! We will have another student participating!" Whispers erupted again, "A second one?" "Who is it?" "Is it another Page One?". "Seidenki Waka-san!" A beautiful girl stood up a few rows in front of Otosaka. ''A second one? I don't really know her...'' he thought. Screams exploded through the air as people shouted, "WHAT?! Rank #2 is participating?!" "That's it, man! The Festa is ours!" Seidenki walked to the stage as Otosaka was lost in thought.