Living in Tokyo, all I want to do is laze around.

The second-ranked players, Kamikoshi and Michi, simultaneously maintain their remaining strength and are on the periphery of the 28-meter target.

Cheers of "Bravo!" echoed throughout the venue.

The two universities were neck and neck, and the first two shots quickly heightened the tense atmosphere in the arena.

Everyone, even those who don't understand archery, can tell that both high schools that made it to the finals possess exceptional skills.

The bow is raised in sequence from the middle position, before the fall, and then in the fall position.

Shenyue Kyudo Club and Yuzhi Kyudo Club.

The four-inch bamboo bow is stretched and bent in sequence, and the pleasant string sound vibrates the eardrum.

From left to right, a series of "thump thump thump" sounds, like fireworks rising into the sky, burst forth in an instant, striking straight to the heart.

Arrow after arrow, the excitement was so great that the cheers never stopped.

The young men on the training ground, whose arrows never missed their mark, perfectly embodied the spirit of being heroic and dashing.

"They've already built up their momentum."

Glancing at the circles that kept appearing on the referee's stand, Feng Yeti sighed inwardly, then gracefully picked up his bow, his movements of pushing and drawing the string unhurried.

Before the meeting even began, a perfect meeting was already taking shape in his mind.

His movements seemed to follow a set pattern, steadily progressing on a clear and correct path.

His arrow, along with Sugita Sohei's arrow from the opposite shooting range, landed on the axis of the circular target.

His beautiful string music sent the hearts of the girls in the Yuzhi support group soaring to the clouds, prompting them to scream with cheers.

In the first round of the match between the 19th Middle School and the 19th Middle School, Yuzhi's third-ranked player and Shen Yue's fourth-ranked player each won a shot.

The situation was so tense that neither side was willing to give way when it came to dropping arrows—that was the audience's assessment of their first round of shooting.

Hanabi Hanamaru walked in from outside, carrying several bottles of mineral water and a few white towels.

Her short skirt swayed in the wind, and a few drops of fragrant sweat slid down her snow-white neck.

She extended her hand, smiling with concern, and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Kai-kun."

Uesugi Kai put down his bamboo bow, looked into the girl's all-seeing, vibrant purple eyes, took the bottle of mineral water, and smiled:

"It must be hot in the stands, with such a bright sun."

"No, Kai-kun is really amazing!" Hanabi Hanamaru replied, then distributed the remaining water and towels to everyone.

"Thank you."

Her warm smile allowed everyone to appreciate the girl's cuteness.

Ogata Asaka, whose demeanor was exceptionally pleasant even in the sweltering summer heat, approached: "That arrow you shot before?"

She asked Uesugi Kai.

"It was a spur-of-the-moment idea," Uesugi Kai said, unscrewing the bottle cap and taking a sip of water. "I thought the shooting style of the Shugo school at Sagami High School was quite impressive, so I tried to imitate it."

"Temporary?" Sugita Sohei turned to look at him, holding a clear bottle. "So you haven't practiced at all?"

"No," he replied, and everyone immediately looked at him in surprise.

"..."

Did I say something wrong again?

After a brief moment of silence, Hanamaru Hanabi's gaze darted back and forth between everyone.

"Uesugi, did you execute that shooting style without any preparation or practice?" Hirata Masanobu knew the difficulty involved. "Weren't you afraid of missing?"

The power forward's first shot greatly affected the team's morale.

The situation was just like that with Yu Zhi, but they still managed to forcefully correct it with their exceptional qualities.

Kai Uesugi handed the towel he had used to wipe the sweat from Hanabi's forehead to her, and thought for a moment: "In my opinion, the shooting pattern may be ugly, but the accuracy will not be lost."

Asaka Ogata pressed further: "Why? The connection between the angled and frontal lifting techniques is completely different. Forcibly changing it will definitely cause chaos in the shooting method."

As different styles of martial arts have evolved over time, each naturally has its own set of movements best suited to it.

It is inappropriate for the Ogasawara school to succeed the Hidego school.

However, the sudden change in shooting posture looks quite intimidating.

Xiuxiang's grand and expansive style can also absorb and expand this momentum.

"I guess it was... just a feeling..." Even Uesugi Kai, who only had a smattering of theoretical knowledge, couldn't explain it clearly. "I thought it would look cool, so I gave it a try."

"..."

A simple statement based on intuition effectively stifles any thirst for knowledge.

the other side.

The members of the Michi High School Archery Club were all in low spirits.

—Although they achieved the same result as the opposing team.

“Fuchi, how did you miss the target? With our recent training, this shouldn’t be happening,” said Yagi Eijin, the second-in-command.

Atsushi Fuchigami didn't twirl his pen as usual. His square glasses faltered slightly, losing their luster: "The rhythm wasn't right. I didn't finish the meeting when I was in the third year of university."

Shimokawa Akira was deep in thought with a displeased expression; everyone knew why the rhythm was off.

No matter how much analysis is done, the cause can only be attributed to Uesugi Kai's arrow that suddenly gained momentum.

His own drawing was interrupted, causing his left and right hands, which were raised at an angle, to be unable to fully extend, and the arrow left the bowstring prematurely.

"I will do my best to fulfill my responsibilities as a power forward," he said. "If I can't even win the regional tournament, how can I compete in the national tournament?"

Chapter 145 The archery path fluttering in the wind carries the scent of love.

Under the blazing sun, the plastic benches in the stands were scorching hot, reflecting a dazzling light.

Shady spots with eaves naturally became the most popular places.

Some people arrived early to secure good positions, looking forward to the upcoming match.

The previously unknown Kamikoshi Archery Club suddenly rose to prominence, displaying a strength that could not be ignored.

Even the absolutely dazzling Michi High School in previous competitions was evenly matched with them.

"Kai-kun, please keep up the good work from now on!"

Hanabi Hanamaru's two soft, white little hands are clasped together, her little face tilted up with expectant eyes, full of words of encouragement.

Her pristine white off-shoulder dress made her look like a serene lily in spring, pure and flawless.

Uesugi Kai carried a bamboo bow, and the smooth walnut oil applied to his stubble reflected the sunlight with a lustrous sheen.

Thank you for your kind words.

He smiled at the girl in front of him: "But if Kai-kun works hard, what reward will Hanabi give him?"

"Kai-kun... what reward do you want?" Hanabi Hanamaru tilted her head back, the ribbon around her fair neck swaying gently in the wind.

Kai Uesugi smiled but remained silent.

Sometimes silence can spark the imagination.

Hanabi Hanabi stared at him for a long time, noticing his handsome lips curving into a smile. She understood something, and instantly blushed, saying, "Hanabi... I can't let Kai-kun kiss me..."

The ribbon swayed silently in the cool breeze.

"My neck...it's almost too big to cover..."

Kai Uesugi leaned close to her ear and whispered, "So, tonight, Kai-kun wants to sleep with Hanabi, is that alright?"

The alluring fragrance of the young girl caressed my nose, light and delicate, lingering for a long time.

Hanabi Hanamaru nodded gently, her cute face blushing slightly as she said, "If Daddy's not here, Kai-kun... you can come anytime..."

"Thank you."

Uesugi Kai smiled, picked up his bamboo bow, and headed towards the waiting room.

"Kai-kun..."

Hanamaru Hanahime followed his figure into the room, her shiny black leather shoes pausing in place.

"Hee hee~"

Seeing Uesugi Kai leave, Chitose Mai came over and whispered to Hanamaru Hanabi, "What was that you were saying, Senpai? Your face is so red."

"N-nothing..."

"Is Senior really nice to Hanabi-chan? He's actually a rather aloof person outside."

"That's great. Kai-kun always thinks of me whenever he has something delicious to eat." Hanabi's soft voice called his name with a sweet quality.

"Actually, I envy you so much. You've been able to play together since childhood and now your relationship is so deep that you've become a couple and committed to each other for life."

Chitose Mayi's tone was inexplicably melancholic when she said this.

"You two must have been very close when you were little, right?"

"Um..."

Hanabi Hanamaru nodded slightly, as if recalling something, "Kai-kun has always been like a reassuring older brother to me."

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Kai Uesugi's stunning shot in the last match left a deep impression on everyone.

The priests on the referee's stand were all discussing the feasibility of that shot.

In fact, there has always been controversy regarding the eight-section movements of archery in Japanese archery.

Because of different schools and factions, each faction regards any shooting style or method that differs from its own as heresy and condemns it.

In modern times, with the establishment of the National Archery Federation, the ceremonial archery and martial archery departments were able to practice archery in the same dojo.

The main theme has become mutual tolerance, change, and progress.

Although the rules of archery remain somewhat rigid due to the existence of etiquette, everyone welcomes the opportunity to showcase their archery skills.

Kai Uesugi's refreshing arrow naturally became the focus of attention for reporters and archery enthusiasts.