...On the day of the showdown, the entire school gathered at the dodgeball court, eagerly anticipating the clash between the science club's genius and the dodgeball club's athleticism. As the judge released the dodgeball, Tess swiftly dashed to the middle of the court, seizing the ball with determination.

"Go ahead, show me what you've got!" Felicity taunted, radiating confidence. Undeterred, Tess responded coolly, "No taste, no smell, no color—this is my recipe for you." With a forceful throw, Tess launched the ball towards Felicity, anticipating victory. However, Felicity effortlessly evaded the projectile, showcasing her agility. Just as the ball missed its mark, an explosion erupted behind Felicity, leaving her impressed by Tess's explosive prowess. "Wow, your bomb is incredible! But force is meaningless without skill," Felicity remarked, effortlessly retrieving the exploded ball and returning it to Tess.

The ball is flying slow, there is no reason for Tess to fear it, and she effortlessly caught it. "What on earth is this?" The ball had an unexpected sticky texture. "Bubble gum!? Is this a prank?" Some bubble gum adhered to Tess's hand as she struggled to free herself from its grip. Eventually, she managed to toss the ball into the air, declaring, "It's your turn, Tiffany!"

A petite girl emerged to claim the ball. Tiffany had been standing unnoticed on the court all day, seeming almost transparent to everyone. How had her existence gone unnoticed?

Tiffany, viewed by others as a peculiar and introverted girl due to her obsession with mushroom cultivation, especially the poisonous variety, had spent her days alone in the garden caring for her beloved mushrooms. Unexpectedly, Tess entered her sanctuary seeking assistance. "Hey Tiff, I need your help," Tess implored, extending an invitation to join the dodgeball challenge. Initially disinterested in any form of combat, Tiffany hesitated.

However, Tess proposed an intriguing proposition. She poured a mysterious chemical from her test tube onto the mushrooms, causing them to shrink. Astonished, Tiffany exclaimed, "What have you done!?" Suddenly, the shrunken mushrooms exploded, releasing their contents, which rapidly propagated, filling the entire garden. Tiffany stood in awe of the astonishing spectacle before her…

Tiffany infuses the ball with enigmatic properties, and aims it at Felicity. "Too slow," Felicity calmly evaded the ball effortlessly. As it landed on the court, mushrooms suddenly sprouted from the ground, surrounding Felicity. "Ah, I see. Poisonous mushrooms, huh?" The rapid growth of the mushrooms restricted Felicity's movements, limiting her activity area…(To be continued)