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After washing up and having breakfast, Ryūga went to the playground.
Before the school festival begins, the junior high school section holds a sports meet.
Just as Ryūga was looking at the groups of students wearing white T-shirts, white shorts, and white sneakers on the playground, he heard Nakiri Mana's clear and melodious voice behind him.
"Why isn't Ryūga participating in this year's sports meet? Although you used to be in poor health, I've noticed that you've been working out a lot lately. Why don't you show everyone the results of your hard work?"
Ryūga turned around and saw Nakiri Mana, who she was also wearing white sneakers and a white T-shirt, standing behind him, smiling at him.
Upon hearing what Nakiri Mana said, Ryūga asked curiously:
"How did Nakiri-san know I've been working out lately?"
"It's seen with my eyes!"
Nakiri Mana's originally bright, watery eyes narrowed into adorable crescent shapes as she said with a grin:
"Even though I usually see you in your school uniform when I see Ryūga, I can still clearly feel the changes in you!"
"Ryūga used to be very thin, but he has become much stronger recently. It's obvious that Ryūga has been working out hard lately!"
"Actually, I'm also a little curious. What exactly happened to cause such a big change in Ryūga-san?"
Hearing Nakiri Mana's words, Ryūga smiled helplessly and said:
"There's no other way; I can't do without exercising!"
"My physical condition used to be too poor, and I couldn't support myself working in the kitchen for long periods of time. Now, after exercising for a while, I feel much better, and I no longer experience exhaustion after working in the kitchen for a short time!"
Nakiri Mana nodded in agreement:
"Ryūga's idea is correct. Indeed, to survive in the kitchen, you need a healthy body. But now that you've achieved results, why don't you show them off at the school sports meet? Showing everyone the results of your training would be a very prestigious thing!"
"Although I've been exercising regularly, I don't really want to make a name for myself in sports. I haven't even mastered cooking yet, so how could I have time to train for sports..."
The junior high students at Totsuki Academy were still working hard on the playground, and even those who weren't participating were cheering on their classmates or friends.
Ryūga and Nakiri Mana weren't very interested in these things, or rather, they didn't really have many friends.
So the two chatted as they walked toward the riverbank in the distance.
Nakiri Mana sat down on a bench by the river. Just then, a gentle breeze blew by, and her long golden hair swayed softly in the air.
Looking at her exquisite and beautiful face, Ryūga couldn't help but exclaim in admiration:
"Nakiri-san is such a beautiful girl!"
Upon hearing Ryūga's words, Nakiri Mana burst out laughing.
"A very pretty girl? Ryūga-kun, I've heard similar comments so many times. Do you think all boys care so much about a girl's pretty face?"
"Of course I care. This is a society that values appearance. But I personally think that in addition to looks, a kind heart is also very important. However, I think Nakiri is a girl who is excellent in both looks and heart."
"Is Ryūga-kun confessing his feelings to me?"
"No, I know very well that I'm not good enough for Nakiri-san right now. Even if I like Nakiri-san, I'll keep those feelings hidden in my heart..."
"Not good enough? I don't agree with that. I didn't know Ryūga before, so I couldn't judge you, but now, Ryūga, you're really excellent in my eyes... Your insights in class before really resonated with me..."
Ryūga's didn't respond to Nakiri Mana words; his gaze remained fixed silently on the calm surface of the river in the distance...
Or rather, at this point, neither of them knew what topics they would continue to discuss.
After a long silence, Ryūga finally stood up and broke the brief silence.
"Nakiri-kun, I have to go to training now. Goodbye!"
"Training? Do we still need to train at this time?"
Nakiri Mana paused for a moment, then smiled and said:
"If you don't mind, could I observe for a bit? I'm quite curious about Ryūga's training methods."
"Of course, if Ryūga-san wants to keep her training methods a secret, then I won't watch..."
"There's nothing to keep secret, it's just that my training methods are a bit monotonous. If you don't mind, Nakiri-san, why don't you come and take a look..."
"good."
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