Chapter 11

## Chapter Chronology

**“And We Came Upon a Unicorn”** (行 (い) った先 (さき) には幻獣組 (ユニコーン) , *Itta Saki ni wa Yunikōn*) is the eleventh chapter of the *Kill Blue* manga series, written and illustrated by Tadatoshi Fujimaki.

## Introduction

A man is receiving well-deserved praise from his superiors for his exceptional performance during their baseball practice. The higher-up expressed some curiosity about whether this impressive individual was truly a middle school student. They also emphasized that the person, often referred to as a "unicorn," was exceptionally talented, almost like a superhuman. It seems that everyone views this individual as if they were a mythical beast.

## Summary

At the Home Economics Club, Juzo and Shin were watching Chisato as she demonstrated how to sew a button. They observed closely as she explained the looping technique. Juzo even drew a comparison, likening it to the way some individuals bond with cars or motorcycles, a metaphor often associated with older folks. Chisato then left them to give it a try on their own.

To their surprise, both Juzo and Shin had initially associated needles solely with harmful purposes, not realizing their role in sewing, a sentiment shared by these two individuals who were skilled in more lethal pursuits. Noren, another member of the club, also showcased her sewing skills but found it challenging and less than perfect. She ultimately decided to seek assistance from the upperclassmen, a sentiment shared by Juzo.

After receiving guidance from the older club members, Juzo and Noren encountered Kito, a senior member of the Home Economics Club, who was tending to the sunflowers in the school garden, a project he had initiated to ensure they would bloom by the start of summer break. After a brief conversation with Kito, Juzo and Noren continued on their way.

During their walk, Juzo noticed that Noren appeared to be in high spirits and inquired about the reason. Noren expressed her appreciation for the club and how it allowed her to experience a sense of belonging similar to the way the senior members cherished their own school lives and hobbies. She explained that within the club, each member pursued their own unique interests, creating a sense of individuality while still fostering a strong sense of camaraderie. Juzo wholeheartedly agreed with her sentiment, acknowledging the happiness that came from being part of the club.

Upon their arrival at the Home Economics Club room, Chisato shared some news with everyone. She informed the group that their club had been tasked with preparing rice balls for is the baseball team. However, the reactions of the club members were tinged with anxiety, piquing Noren's curiosity. Yamaoka stepped in to provide some context, explaining that the school's baseball field wasn't exclusively used by the school's own baseball club; they also rented it out to junior league teams. Today's junior league team included a player referred to as the "unicorn." Chisato had intended to elaborate on this, but she was uncertain about how to proceed.

The initial concern was that this junior league "unicorn" might cross paths with Noren and might also approach her, though this was based on mere rumors. Chisato acknowledged that the highly-discussed fake public relationship between Juzo and Noren had stirred quite the buzz. She advised them that if they wished to avoid any unwanted attention, they could opt out of participating in that club activity.

The Home Economics Club arrived at the baseball field, each member holding trays filled with rice balls meant for distribution. Juzo, standing on the side with Kito, observed the scene. Kito drew Juzo's attention as he mentioned the arrival of someone they had been expecting. Meanwhile, Kotatsu, who was observing from another vantage point, had already looked up information on this "unicorn." His name was Tenma Tendo, an impressive figure standing at least 6 feet tall, which caught Kotatsu by surprise.

Tenma approached one of the Home Economics Club members who was holding a tray of rice balls and helped himself to a substantial portion. Upon spotting Juzo and Noren nearby, he decided to approach them and inquire about their identities. When he reached them, Noren couldn't help but be taken aback by his imposing stature for a middle schooler. Juzo had initially thought that Tenma might not bring up the rumored pursuit of Noren on their first meeting. However, he was in for a surprise when Tenma proposed a face-off, suggesting that if he won, he would become Noren's boyfriend. This unexpected turn of events left Chisato, as well as other Home Economics Club members, feeling anxious and prompting Chisato to facepalm.

Some members of the baseball team attempted to ease the tension surrounding Tenma's challenge, but Tenma clarified that they were simply having a casual chat while enjoying the rice balls. Noren took the opportunity to express her displeasure with Tenma's spontaneous challenge toward Juzo, especially considering that she didn't even know him. Tenma admitted that Noren was right and added that his challenge wasn't to win Noren away from Juzo but rather to defeat Juzo, whom he referred to as a minor annoyance.

Tenma went on to assert that he deserved the spotlight that Juzo was currently enjoying because, in his view, nothing inspired people more than sports. He believed that all eyes should be on him and that he would become one of the greatest athletes in human history, a legitimate triple threat who would dominate for years to come. When Juzo inquired about Tenma's claims of being a triple threat, Kotatsu, from his position, informed Juzo that Tenma's assertions were indeed accurate. Tenma wasn't just a triple threat in baseball; he also excelled in youth soccer and youth basketball, leading all three teams to national championships every year he played. Tenma's ambition was to conquer Major League Baseball, the NBA, and the Premier League soccer, aspiring to dominate all three sports.

Those claims left everyone in awe, especially because they were surprised by how someone could excel in multiple sports. Juzo came to a conclusion about Tenma, who is an athlete seeking attention but is upset because Juzo is getting more attention than he should. Juzo believed that this was driving Tenma crazy, but Tenma corrected him, stating that he might be a bit annoyed but he's far from being driven crazy. Tenma explained that he views Juzo as insignificant, similar to how he'd react to a bothersome crane fly - not worth his time unless it's in his face. This comment drew criticism from his teammates, who found it rude, and they wished Tenma would stop talking. Tenma even sarcastically thanked the Home Economics Club for providing rice balls to the baseball team, which didn't help matters. Juzo decided to take up the challenge, expressing that he would accept any criticism directed at him but wouldn't allow anyone to disrespect the Home Economics Club, regardless of their superstar status or reputation.

## Quick References

### Chapter Notes

* **Introduction of Tenma Tendo:** The introduction of Tenma Tendo, an imposing middle schooler with a challenge to become Noren's boyfriend, adds a new layer of conflict and tension to the story, creating a rivalry between him and Juzo.
	+ **Tenma's Ambition:** Tenma's ambition to become a triple threat athlete, dominating in baseball, soccer, and basketball, adds a layer of intrigue and competition to the story, and it foreshadows potential conflicts and challenges for the characters.
	+ **Multisport Dominance:** Tenma's success in multiple sports and his goal to conquer major leagues in each sport hint at the broader theme of ambition.

### Characters in Order of Appearance

**Tenma Tendo**Debut
**Chisato Shiraishi**2nd Appearance
**Shin Kohazame**
**Juzo Ogami**
**Noren Mitsuoka**
**Kito**Debut
**Yamaoka**Debut
**Mei Tamada**Debut
**Nishimura**Debut
**Kotatsu Nekota**Other Line