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Kapitel 196: [196] Yukino's Breath-Holding Training

Chapter 196: Yukino's Breath-Holding Training

With the familiar greeting of "Yahallo!" echoing through the air, Yui swung open the clubroom door, accompanied by Saika.

"Good afternoon, Hikki, Yukino-chan," she energetically greeted them, the usual enthusiasm evident in her voice.

Saika offered a more reserved, "Hello."

Yui, with the excitement of a puppy seeking praise, exclaimed, "How about it, Yukino-chan? As a club member, I've brought a request!"

Hachiman, unable to resist, interjected, "Silly you, dumpling. You're not a member of this club."

"Come on, stinky Hikki, why can't I be a member of the Service Club? And what's with the dumpling thing?" Yui retorted, displeased with his address.

"You literally have a dumpling on your head," Hachiman replied silently, noting there were actually two.

"Ugh... Stinky Hikki, don't give me such a weird nickname," Yui protested, her face pouting.

Yukino chimed in, "Yui, what he said is correct. You're not a member because I haven't received your application."

"Eh, I'll write it, I'll write it. No matter how many times, I'll write it. Yukino-chan, please let me join, okay?" Yui's face showed a panicked expression as she pleaded pitifully.

Observing Yui's amusing appearance, Hachiman and Yukino exchanged a subtle smile.

After playfully teasing Yui, the duo locked eyes and transitioned to the main agenda.

"Let's set aside the application talk for now. You must be Saika Totsuka," Yukino, with her usual assertiveness, addressed the still-silent Saika.

"Yes."

Nervously, Saika nodded in acknowledgment.

"Please, have a seat. Hachiman, fetch a chair," Yukino instructed, gesturing for Saika to sit.

"Actually, I came here today..."

Seated, Saika began explaining his request.

"Ah, I see. So, we just need to help you improve your tennis skills," Yukino nodded in comprehension.

"Yes, initially, I just wanted Hachiman to practice with me. I feel a bit embarrassed to trouble you all," Saika admitted with a sheepish scratch of his face.

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about. The Service Club was established to assist others—a volunteer organization. This is within the scope of our club activities," Yukino assured in a calm tone.

Handing over her completed membership application, Yui chimed in, "Here you go, Yukino-chan." Then, she turned to Saika.

"That's right, that's right. Our club activities involve helping others. And having only Hikki assist you seems a bit unreliable," Yui remarked, earning a raised eyebrow from Hachiman.

Am I being indirectly criticized here? Well, it's fine. I'll just add another position to my little notebook later.

However, Saika waved his hands repeatedly, speaking kindly about Hachiman.

"No way, Hachiman's tennis skills are excellent. I've seen it with my own eyes."

"Really? It's a bit hard to believe," Yui looked at Hachiman skeptically, and even Yukino shared the same expression.

Noticing their gaze, Hachiman tugged at the corner of his mouth.

"Totsuka-san, we've accepted your request," Yukino, in her role as the club president, declared.

Saika's face lit up with a happy smile, and he offered a slight bow, expressing his gratitude, "Thank you so much, Yukinoshita-san."

However, Hachiman seized the moment to interject, "So, how do you plan to assist Saika?"

Yukino's lips curved into a somewhat ominous smile in response to his question.

"Run until breathless, swing the racket until breathless. In short, practice until breathless."

"There's no shortcut to getting stronger, only diligent practice."

"..."

"Are you serious?" Hachiman raised the corner of his mouth in skepticism.

"Of course. If you want to get stronger, rigorous training is essential," Yukino calmly stated, then turned her gaze to Saika.

"How about it, Totsuka-san? Are you willing to accept my training?"

Saika, displaying no signs of backing down, spoke with a serious expression.

"Don't worry, Yukinoshita-san. I will definitely work hard under your supervision."

"As long as my skills can improve, I believe everyone in the tennis club will also strive together."

Hearing this, Yukino nodded.

"In that case, let's commence practicing right away."

Soon, under Yukino's guidance, the group gathered at the practice court.

"To endure rigorous training, good physical stamina is essential. So, Totsuka-san, your first task is to enhance your fitness," Yukino instructed as they changed into their sportswear.

"And for tennis, having power in your swings is crucial. Therefore, we need to focus on strengthening upper body training."

"Let's begin with push-ups."

"Okay."

Upon hearing her words, Saika nodded and promptly started doing push-ups on the ground.

"I'll join you, Saika."

Yui, standing nearby, also got down on the ground.

However, after a few repetitions, she complained.

"Ugh... it's so heavy."

The differences between Yui and Saika were apparent.

Two well-rounded spheres obediently followed Newton's law of universal gravitation, hanging down like droplets.

Additionally, due to the low pull of the zipper in front, a deep cleavage was exposed.

This observation intrigued Yukino.

So... big. They can actually hang down.

Touching her own flat chest, Yukino's face displayed a resentful expression.

Observing this scene, Hachiman found it somewhat amusing.

Indeed, the chest is forever a sore point for Yukino.

After completing a few sets of push-ups, Yukino remarked, "Very good. Now, let's move on to stamina training. Start with a 1,000-meter run."

Watching the two stand up again, Yukino nodded.

"Eh... Yukino-chan, can I take a short break? My arms are so sore," Yui pleaded, feigning weakness.

However, Yukino was unforgiving, "Didn't you just say you wanted to train with Totsuka-san? Besides, running primarily uses the legs, not the arms."

"Fine... okay." Failing at her act, Yui obediently went off to run.

"Go for it, Yui."

Amused by Yui's plight, Hachiman found himself entertained until Yukino shot him a glare.

"What are you looking at? You're also a member of the Service Club. Run with us."

This left Hachiman momentarily speechless. He glanced at the stern-faced girl and cautiously asked, "Are you joining too?"

"Of course. As the president, I have to set an example." Yukino nodded decisively.

This left him with nothing to say. Though unwilling, he had to run along.


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Kapitel 197: [197] The Beginning of the Tennis Doubles Match

Chapter 197: The Beginning of the Tennis Doubles Match

Having completed a kilometer run, Hachiman found it effortless, maintaining his composure unlike the others.

Saika, benefiting from his stamina advantage as a guy, swiftly recovered.

Despite her athletic talent, Yukino found herself breathing heavily, the gender difference affecting her physical endurance.

Yui, struggling, couldn't stand straight due to upper body strain. Her chest added an extra challenge to the workout.

Once everyone caught their breath, Yukino continued with instructions.

"Alright, warm-up is done. Now, let's move on to racket practice."

"Eh... more?"

Hearing this, Yui's face displayed despair.

However, Saika reassured her, "Racket practice is something I can do alone. Yui, take a break."

"Ugh... Okay, Saika, do your best alone."

While Yui intended to help, her fatigue hindered her.

At this point, Hachiman spoke up, "Simple racket practice isn't very effective. It's better to have a partner."

Yukino nodded, looking at him. "You're right. Are you volunteering?"

"No, not me. Zaimokuza, come here."

Hachiman signaled to Zaimokuza, who had been quietly observing from the tennis court sidelines.

"Me?"

Pointing at himself, Zaimokuza looked puzzled but walked over.

"Isn't this a request for our Service Club? It might be inconvenient for others," Yukino hesitated upon seeing Hachiman call Zaimokuza.

"It's fine. Consider it repaying the favor for reviewing his novels, right, Zaimokuza?" Hachiman shrugged.

"Absolutely, you guys will still need to review my novels in the future. This small favor is nothing." Zaimokuza waved his hand and burst into laughter.

"And Indeed, the prowess of my esteemed General Yoshiki has gained recognition from the great Bodhisattva Hachiman."

Hearing his confident words, Yukino and Yui exchanged concerned glances, fearing that Zaimokuza might not be the tennis expert they had in mind, potentially dampening Saika's enthusiasm.

Observing their expressions, Hachiman chuckled.

"Don't worry; this guy is the perfect practice partner."

"Alright, then we'll count on you, Zaimokuza," Yukino nodded.

"No problem. Leave it to me." Zaimokuza struck a pose and positioned himself on the tennis court.

Starting with Zaimokuza's serve, he shouted some rather chuuni-style technique names and hit the ball.

"Ha, witness my Sling Flash Wave Shot!"

Despite the grandiose name, it was just an ordinary straight serve with moderate speed, making it relatively manageable for Saika to handle.

Observing the scene, Yukino and Yui let out a sigh of relief.

Next came the match between the two. Despite Zaimokuza's flamboyant technique names, he managed to hit a few decent shots, keeping Saika on his toes.

Soon, the first day's practice concluded.

"Thank you all for practicing with me today. I'll be relying on you again tomorrow," Saika bowed slightly, expressing gratitude to Hachiman and the others.

"No problem. Since the Service Club has taken the request, we'll see it through. Let's continue tomorrow. For now, everyone, go and rest," Yukino announced.

As Yukino spoke, the group bid farewell to each other, heading off the campus.

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On the tennis court,

*Pah! Pah! Pah!*

The constant sound of tennis balls hitting echoed on the court. Today, Yukino borrowed a ball machine to help Saika practice his returns.

"Ah..."

However, Saika missed a shot, falling to the ground. Yui rushed over anxiously.

"Saika, are you okay? Did you get hurt?"

"I'm fine. Let's continue," Saika got back up, shaking his head to assure everyone.

"Do you want to keep going?"

Seeing this, Yukino spoke somewhat indifferently.

"Yes, thanks for coming to practice with me today. I want to continue working hard," Saika replied.

"Is that so? Then, Yui, you practice with Totsuka next." Yukino nodded calmly and left the practice area.

Watching her leave, Saika felt a bit disheartened.

"Is it because no matter how much I practice, I won't improve, so Yukinoshita gave up?"

However, Hachiman approached, smiling, "Don't worry, Saika. Yukinoshita takes things seriously. Since she accepted your request, she'll see it through."

"Yeah, Saika, Yukino-chan won't abandon someone who asked for her help," Yui reassured with a smile.

"Alright, let's practice together."

"Yeah!"

Hearing their words, Saika regained confidence and nodded firmly.

Just as the two began their practice match, Hachiman noticed a group approaching led by a girl with distinctive golden spiral curls – none other than Yumiko Miura. Hina, accompanied by her glasses, and a group of boys led by Hayama were also present.

"Oh my, if it isn't Yui. I didn't know you liked playing tennis," Yumiko's proud voice echoed as they entered the tennis court.

"Yumiko, why are you here?"

Seeing her good friend, Yui hurriedly jogged over.

"I suddenly got interested in playing tennis today and coincidentally ran into you, Yui. It's perfect; we can play together," Yumiko said with a smile.

"Uh, but..." Yui hesitated.

"Um, Miura-san, we're not playing. They're helping me practice tennis," Saika whispered.

"Huh... What did you say? I can't hear you clearly."

It must be said that Yumiko's attitude was sometimes quite annoying.

""This court is reserved for our club. If you want to play, you can apply for it yourself," Hachiman asserted with calm composure.

"Hah, Hachiman, are you implying that you intend to monopolize such a spacious court all by yourself?" Yumiko reacted, instant displeasure evident. However, the mediator, Hayama, stepped in.

"Let's not escalate things. It would be more enjoyable if we played together."

"Hayama, I recognize your kind-hearted nature, your role as the soccer team captain, and your undeniable popularity."

As Hayama diffused tension, Hachiman couldn't help but chuckle. "You're claiming our rented court quite effortlessly. Don't you feel any shame?"

Yumiko, favoring Hayama, couldn't restrain herself. She questioned, "Hachiman, what do you mean by this?"

Before Hachiman could respond, a cold voice cut through the air.

"He means you're not welcome here. Please leave."

Yukino, now in tennis attire, reentered the scene.

"Tsk, Yukinoshita..."

Yumiko, catching sight of Yukino, clicked her tongue, her expression souring.

"Why should we listen to you..."

Before she could explode, Hayama intervened.

"You're here to assist Totsuka in his improvement, right? How about a suggestion – we engage in a tennis match. The victor retains the court."

"It benefits Totsuka to practice against skilled opponents, doesn't it?"

"That's a solid idea. Let's turn it into a mixed doubles match," Yumiko added, suddenly intrigued.

"I refuse. This court is rightfully ours since we've rented it, and there's no reason for us to compete with you," Yukino rejected Hayama's proposal without hesitation.

"Ha, are you afraid then?" Yumiko arrogantly taunted.

"Seems like you're nothing special either, Yukinoshita..."

Upon hearing this, Yukino halted, turned around, and spoke with a cold tone.

"While your provocation is rather low-level, I accept."

"For a monkey who only knows how to provoke, unless she's taught a lesson, she'll never learn her limits."

"Ha, who are you calling a monkey?!"

Yumiko couldn't endure Yukino's words and seemed prepared to charge forward, but Hayama promptly restrained her.

"Well, well, let's not get angry. Let's settle it then – the winner stays."


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