Chapter 104 – Camp Training Outpost
“Have you filled up all of your volunteer work hours today?”
A question from an old security guard.
After signing the confirmation, I nodded happily.
“Yes.”
“It’s too bad. I was not bored and it was good.”
“I’m sorry too. I will come over often.”
“Thank you for that. I’ll give this to the Student Council students when they go to school.”
“Thank you.”
“Yes, good job.”
After greeting the security guard, I moved towards the school gate with a light heart.
Now there is no need to split time between school hours and lunchtime.
That means you can do a lot of things like that with Miyuki and within the academy.
Shall we do things little by little, one by one, that we have only imagined and never been able to do?
Wrapped up in happy thoughts, I was about to enter the school gates,
“Matsuda, wait…!”
When she heard Lenka’s voice from behind, she turned around.
I see her coming towards me with her quick steps.
Is there no Chinami? Apparently, he sent a message saying that he was going to school with Lenka and that there were too many people on the train, but he probably entered first.
“Hello, manager.”
“…. Okay. Hi.”
The look on your face is not good, but you still accept the greeting.
Angry thing.
“What happened?”
“You… Did you give Chinami a massage or something on Friday…?”
I thought Chinami would have said that.
The two of them had no secrets, and it was natural.
I nodded lightly and replied.
“I did.”
“At the hotel?”
“Yes.”
“Why?”
I thought he would be angry, but he is surprisingly calm.
It was clear that he was angry.
In Lenka’s eyes, I’d look like a villain who lured innocent Chinami to the hotel.
“Why? I did it because I was grateful.”
“Thank you?”
“He is a very kind teacher who sees me as I am even before joining the army and even listens to my insistence on learning the upper class, and as a disciple, I think I can express my gratitude.”
“…. It seems like they’re stealing away from me…”
If you think so, it must mean that you are stabbing yourself.
“I didn’t mean it in that sense. Is it a problem with the massage anyway?”
“There is nothing wrong with the massage itself. As you said, as a disciple, I think I can show that much gratitude. But the place is the problem. A hotel… Are you sane?”
“Why?”
“Chinami thinks it’s just a hotel, but… She’s never heard of a hotel with a massage room in the guest room. Where you’ve been is sure…”
Our Lenka… Do you know the love hotel?
No, Chinami is too naive, and this is a normal reaction.
“It’s a love hotel.”
“Yes… A love hotel.”
“But what about that?”
“What do you mean… Your intentions are impure…!”
Not really. Admit it.
“But what about it? I went because I happened to find a good place, and I didn’t do anything like Nanase-senpai, and I just came out after a massage… Is that enough to say that I’m insane?”
As she gave her free excuses, Lenka looked around her.
A look of concern that other students might hear.
There was relief in her voice as she made sure no one was around.
“I apologize for being careless. However…”
I know very well what Lenka is worried about.
Anyway, you will gradually open up while being taught by me. Can’t you just go comfortably?
Swallowing the words, I said.
“You can rest assured. The manager won’t believe me anyway.”
“…. When he first joined the army, he was good at entering the service and was taciturn, but… Is he changing as time goes by?”
“I didn’t cause any trouble, and even gave me a ride home as a favor…Someone treats me coldly as time passes.”
“Of course I am grateful for that. I am also aware that my attitude this time was wrong. But don’t you agree that it didn’t cause any trouble?”
“What?”
“Don’t you think it’s natural for me to react like this when I see your sloppy attitude?”
“It looked very hateful.”
“Do you remember what the coach said right before you enlisted? Kendo is a martial art. The most necessary attitude in martial arts training is courtesy, and of course, respect for the other person is also included. But in your actions so far, there is no such courtesy. If you have the talent…”
“Okay? Thank you for the compliment.”
“Listen to the end. What if you have talent? Your behavior is inappropriate. I don’t know what you think of kendo… But if you keep going like this, the coach will be angry too.”
“Aren’t you expecting too much from a member who has only been in the service for about a month? I am also working on it.”
As if waiting for me to say this, Lenka’s eyes shone.
“Are you really trying?”
“Yes. Because it is.”
“I will help you too. The week after midterm exams.”
She’s talking nonsense.
When I tilted her head, she crossed her arms and spoke her words.
“I’m going to go to a camp training camp in a nearby valley. 2 nights and 3 days from the Friday evening of the week after the midterm exam. Know.”
It seems that he suddenly brought up such a story for the purpose of properly guiding me during camp training.
By the way, did you finally get a date?
It’s a valley lodge… It’s not a place I’ve known before.
The date has also been pushed forward.
But it didn’t matter. Rather, it could have been better.
Why? I feel like the events are centered around me.
“Are we doing camp training too?”
“It’s an annual event.”
“Is it necessary?”
“No, it is not a must. If there are circumstances, of course you do not have to participate. But so far, no members have been left out. It is a training that is very helpful for training and harmony. If you are thinking of skipping it, can you tell me now?”
I’m talking like a provocation, but let’s get over it.
“You said you would help. What not to participate But do you have sparring there?”
“It’s the most important course in camp training, of course.”
“I’ve been itching lately, but I’m fine. I also want to use the newly bought hugu in real combat.”
When I deliberately pretended to be nothing, an absurd smile appeared on Lenka’s lips.
“You must be interested in kendo, right?”
“It’s fun. There is also a taste. Would you have joined if you weren’t interested?”
“… That’s right. I’ll do whatever you want. Tame the hogu well.”
Please stick with me
Don’t consider things like singular numbers and series, and come forward with a mindset that will crush my pride.
Judging by Lenka’s expression, it seems that’s the case…
I asked as I took out the slippers from the locker and put them down on the floor.
“Can I go now? I think I will be late for class.”
“Go.”
After breaking up with Lenka, I clenched my fists as I walked up the first grade hallway.
No matter how talented the protagonist is, Lenka is really good at kendo.
In order not to be disgraced, and for my own purpose, I have to train hard from today.
**
“Matsuda-kun. Are your midterm exams going well?”
It was a question from the vice-captain who was sitting in the front seat.
I answered as I rested my arms on the desk with a bored expression.
“So so.”
“You don’t seem to be nervous at all? Aren’t you in last place like last semester?”
“If I can see better than you, why are you provoking me like that?”
“It can’t be.”
“Do you want to bet?”
“What bet?”
If I catch you, give me a shot
In fact, I have no confidence to win.
Because the vice-captain is good at studying to the point of being on par with Miyuki.
“It’s a joke. How can I beat you?”
“I can confidently say…”
I guess I’ve become a lot more comfortable these days.
As long as you speak without hesitation.
I looked at Masako, who was eating the mucky bread next to the vice-captain.
Come to think of it, she seems to have done well in her studies as well as Masako.
If only the dark circles were sitting there, it would be the gloomy beauty supporting character from Lubko…
It’s a pity that the under eyes are surprisingly clean.
I said, tapping her on the shoulder.
“Hey, bread girl.”
“Coke! Uh, huh…?”
“What kind of bread is it today?”
“This, this… Cream cheese soboro… Ha, would you like one…?”
“No. Aren’t you choking?”
“Ooh, I have milk…”
I was talking as if teasing Masako, but I hesitated when Miyuki secretly touched my thigh.
“Matsuda-kun. Don’t disturb others and review the scope you taught me.”
“I’m going to cool my head off, but I can’t stand that nagging…”
Looking back at Miyuki, I complained to Miyuki as if I was fed up with her.
Sigh…
Miyuki’s hand penetrated even deeper, and she bit her mouth tightly.
I can feel her delicate touch and warmth over her thin uniform pants.
It shouldn’t be like this all the time… I’m worried.
But is there anyone who wouldn’t be in a situation like this?
Gently removing Miyuki’s hand, I looked at Tetsuya, who was studying with her eyes on her desk, and said.
“Miura.”
“Yes?”
“I heard that you are going to camp training, do you know?”
“Know. The manager texted me today. How did you know?”
“I also heard from the manager today.”
“Okay? Are you going to participate?”
Should do then
I have to do sparring, which is an essential course for attacking Lenka, and I might have a chance to beat you up legally.
“I think so.”
“It’s my first time to camp… I’m just nervous.”
“Since it’s in the middle of the semester, it won’t be too harsh.”
“I wish it was so bad that I would faint from exhaustion. That’s what makes training worthwhile.”
Are you a mazo baby?
I’m suddenly scared.
After finishing my conversation with Tetsuya and turning to her notes, Miyuki touched my waist and asked quietly.
“A training camp? What are you talking about?”
“Kendo club camp training. From the Friday of the week after the midterm exam, I will go for 2 nights and 3 days.”
“2 nights 3 days…? What is so long?”
“Isn’t it rather short? Isn’t the standard training camp for 3 nights and 4 days? If it’s long, it’ll take a week.”
“Is it…?”
Miyuki’s expression hardened slightly.
He hates it because he doesn’t see me all weekend.
After reading her mind, I took out her notebook and wrote it in the corner to show her.
[You’re not going right now. I will contact you often.]
Miyuki, who muttered at her as if she didn’t like something, wrote a reply under it.
[Call me whenever you have free time. And I can’t read the handwriting. Matsuda-kun should have been in the calligraphy club.]
I’ve been well aware of it, but I’m waiting for no reason.
