Chapter 109: A Challenge 1
"But I made that comment on my spam account? Why did she have to block both my public account and spam account?" Pete complained, to which Marion shook his head.
While talking to the two alumni, Sato received a message from his club leader. "Where are you? The Taekwondo matches are about to begin."
"Oh no, I forgot!" Sato stood up, grabbing his bag and ran for the training hall. "Sorry, Pete and Marion. I have to go watch my club's competition. We can talk more another time!"
Sato left just like that. Pete watched speechlessly. He looked at Marion that was slowly drinking his coffee. "Did he really just abandon us for a trivial club?"
"Well, he does look like a normal student to me." Marion analysed Sato. "In fact, he doesn't have an air of arrogance after dating Gray. If I must say so myself, he definitely likes Gray for his personality."
"Yeah... I can at least tell that he wasn't lying about his feelings." Pete spoke seriously.
Normally, his casual and outgoing personality would be described by others. Only when it came down to people that he cared, would Pete become serious. This was especially so for Gray's case. If Sato was ever unworthy in any way, Pete would do his very best to break apart their relationship.
"Let's go watch this competition after you finish your coffee."
"Alright."
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The Taekwondo training hall was littered with people everywhere. There were Taekwondo players wearing their uniform, getting ready for their turn to spar. Sato arrived slightly late. His club members that weren't participating, were already standing around a sparring ground.
From afar, Sato could tell his Club's vice captain, Jake was sparring right now. Jake's striking black belt was a clear giveaway that he was a master in his art. 3 white strips were engraved on his belt.
"Sorry I'm late." Sato caught his breath when he reached amongst his friends.
"It's alright, " Terence, the captain assured Sato. "In fact, you came just on time. Jake's round just started."
Jake approached his opponent cautiously. Although his opponent, Ronald was only a 1st dan black belt, he did not let his guard down. His opponent had joined the club the same time as him and so Ronald knew Jake's sparring style very well.
In fact, most of the people participating in today's event were from the Taekwondo Club. Only a handful of individuals qualified to participate in today's event as you were minimally required to have a red belt.
A straight kick was launched by Jake, where Ronald dodged backwards. Jake did not falter. He continued to move forward, following up a turning kick. As he did not have much room to generate his centrifugal force, he launched a 270 degree kick towards Ronald's upper arm.
When Jake started to wound himself up, Ronald knew that his vice-captain was going to launch a strong strike on him. If he moved further back to dodge, he would be forced out of the ring. If he didn't, he would definitely be hit by Jake eventually. There was only one thing to do.
With Jake's 270 degree kick, Ronald did not falter. Twisting his body, Ronald retaliated with a side kick, aiming at his opponent's glutinous maximus. In turn, his twisting of his body resulted in the eventual strike of Jake's to hit his chest.
The fight was truly a spectacle to watch in person. Sato's eyes was glued on his senior's battle. In the end after that clash, Ronald had taken a rather strong hit and had lost due to the lack of hits by the end of the round. Still, the fight was definitely worth a watch. Jake's skills in taekwondo was not to be trifled with.
After the match, both individuals were treated with sports medicine. Due to advancements in technology, medicinal relief was at it's peak. A quick medicine spray, coupled with proper protection gear, got rid of their light bruises on their bodies.
"That was such a good fight.." Jennifer wowed in amazement. Like Sato, both of them were not as skilled as their seniors. Watching them use higher difficulty moves, increased their interest in the sport.
"Yeah! That was a very good exchange to watch." Sato agreed.
Sato continued to watch in the sidelines. He watched his friend, Tae Wan clinch his victory after a close fight against their senior. It was really exciting. Eventually, right before he was going to leave to watch The Sirens perform, he came across someone familiar. His physique and taunting voice gave his identity away to Sato.
"Hahaha! I cannot believe this is the standard of red belt in our school!"
Hearing this, both Sato and Tae Wan walked over to see what was going on. They found their 3rd year senior lying on the ground. His hand was clutching his arm tighterly as he laid on the ground. The familiar voice came from Motori, a student in his engineering class.
His laughter filled the hall, his gloating attracted the attention of everyone. "Pathetic.. Thank goodness I have a private instructor to teach me everything, unlike these no name wannabes."
"Are you looking for a fight?! Well I'll give you one!" Tae Wan pointed out as he stepped forward furiously.
"Oh ho.. A black belt 2nd Dan plans on schooling me? Pfffft! It seems like the Taekwondo Club in our school only knows how to bully others!" Motori's spiteful words continued to come out.
"You!"
"Tae Wan, don't let his words get to you," Sato immediately stood out and got ahold of his friend. If he didn't, a flying kick may have flew out and smashed Motori's face. By then, Motori's words would have come true and have ruined their club's reputation.
"Oh ho, the little gold digger has stepped out from his kermit shell.." Motori said maliciously to Sato. Seeing Sato getting insulted, made Tae Wan even more furious.
"That's enough, Motori. You've already won. Now just shove off." Sato had to try his best to hold Tae Wan back.
"But what if I do not want to go? I am itching to fight someone right now." Motori scratched his head before coming to a devious conclusion. "Oh! How about you challenge me to a spar? If you win, I'll leave. If not, I'll just continue to wander around here for a bit."
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