Room 59

This is the overall sixtieth chapter of You-Zitsu manga series.

Summary
The next day, Hirata suggested that the boys measure their grip strength and use the rankings to determine the line-up for representative-only events. Sudō displayed a grip strength of 82.4 kg, leaving others awed. As Kōenji refused to participate in the grip strength test, it was Kiyotaka's turn to measure his strength. Trying not to attract unwanted attention, Kiyotaka asked Sudō about the average grip strength of a student. Sudō stated that the average should be a little higher than 50. Kiyotaka held the measuring device and applied just enough power to get a reading close to 50 kg. When Hirata saw his reading, he commented on how strong Kiyotaka was. Kiyotaka downplayed it, claiming that his strength was that of an average student, but Hirata corrected him, stating that the average was actually around 45 kg. He regrets consulting with someone like Sudō because, as a result of his error, he is now regarded as one of the strongest boys in his class. Hirata suggests that they participate in the tug of war event in order of their grip strength. Hirata then proposes to decide the participants of the Treasure Hunt event with a game of rock, paper, and scissors.

To his dismay, Kiyotaka ended up winning two rounds of rock-paper-scissors accidentally, and was therefore chosen for the Treasure Hunt event. When Suzune approaches him and inquires as to why he was wearing such a gloomy face, he informs her that he has been chosen to take part in some representative-only events. She believes it was unavoidable given the large disparity between athletic and non-athletic students. Sudō turns to them and asks Suzune, addressing her by her first name, if she has a moment. She told him not to call her by her first name because she didn't want anyone who wasn't close to her to refer to her as 'Suzune.' So he proposed that if he did well in the sports festival, she would allow him to call her by her name. She responds by questioning why she should accept her offer. Sudō recalls that she saved him from expulsion not long after they started at the school. As a result, he says that he would like to date her before abruptly stopping and saying that he would like to be good friends first. Suzune accepts his proposal, despite not understanding what he meant. Sudō was visibly thrilled. However, she insists that he comes first, not only in Class D but the whole first year, and even warns him that if he fails, he will be forbidden from ever calling her by her name again.

Class D began preparing for the sports festival by holding a race amongst themselves. Kiyotaka commended Sakura for putting in so much effort, despite the fact that she was visibly exhausted and gasping for breath. Sudō, on the other hand, was determined to demonstrate his abilities and always finished first in all races. Kushida complimented him on his speed. He thanked her, but confessed that he had no idea what would happen if he had to run against Kōenji. Kiyotaka recalls Kōenji swimming seriously for the first time during swimming classes and easily beating Sudō's time. However, Kushida still thought of Sudō as cool and even suggested that he be the leader of Class D for the Sports festival. Hirata agreed with her since he acknowledged Sudō's physical ability. Sudō disagreed because he does not believe he is capable of leading. However, Suzune argues that even though he was not as good as Hirata at giving directions to others, she still understands why they want to appoint him as leader and informs them that she will not oppose it if he agrees. He eventually accepted and became the leader as a result of her words.

Characters
In order of appearance:


 * Ken Sudō
 * Kanji Ike
 * Kiyotaka Ayanokōji
 * Suzune Horikita
 * Airi Sakura
 * Rokusuke Kōenji
 * Yōsuke Hirata
 * Kikyō Kushida