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

"Hi everyone, thank you for coming to the archery club again for this club activity. To be honest, the number of people who stayed this time has far exceeded my expectations."

"The archery club at Shin-Go High School has never been very popular, so as the club president, I am very grateful to everyone for your support."

After speaking, Qing Youya bowed deeply to everyone, which naturally earned him a round of applause.

After a moment, he raised his head and said:

"Then, without further ado, let's begin today's club activities."

Although it was called a club activity, Uesugi Kai thought he would get to touch that long and big bow, but the club president first had them train in "body coordination".

"As for archery skills, beginners cannot meet the basic requirements for archery skills."

Qing Youya walked beside the group, explaining things continuously.

They stood up straight, legs slightly apart, left hand in front, right hand behind, in a bow-drawing posture, maintaining balance.

"In archery, the most important thing is 'steadiness.' An arrow shot with a calm mind can be more accurate than you expect; this is what is meant by 'a perfect shot that always hits the mark.'"

Kai Uesugi maintained this pose, looking straight ahead.

My gaze was drawn to the archery club seniors training at the shooting positions ahead. Their demeanor was evident in every movement they made, exuding a natural and graceful air.

The process of gripping the arrow, nocking the bow, and drawing the bow was extremely smooth and comfortable. With a twang of the string, the arrow in their hands flew forward and hit the wooden target 28 meters away.

【Precision Lv3 (5/7)】

Ok?

Kai Uesugi was somewhat surprised to see the dark blue text that suddenly appeared before his eyes and then disappeared just as suddenly.

Why... did my proficiency level suddenly increase?

Aside from maintaining the bow-drawing posture, all I could do was keep my eyes on my predecessor shooting arrows.

Eye?

With some suspicions in mind, Uesugi Kai kept his eyes fixed on the archery seniors in front of him, while ensuring that he remained completely still.

Qing Youya also kept walking around among the newly joined members, helping them adjust their postures.

As the current club president, he is very pleased that 12 members have joined the archery club this semester.

His gaze swept across the crowd, and he naturally noticed Uesugi Kai's steady movements: motionless and perfectly standard posture.

Naturally, his opinion of Uesugi Kai also improved considerably.

Thump thump...

Thump thump...

Ahead, sharp arrows flew out continuously, and Uesugi Kai kept his eyes fixed on the series of actions of his seniors.

The "Eight Sections of Archery": stepping, body positioning, preparing the bow, raising, drawing the bow, meeting, leaving, and maintaining focus. He could see every minute movement and posture of the archery club members.

With each draw of the bow and each shot of the arrow, there was nowhere to hide.

【Precision Lv3 (6/7)】

Seeing the fleeting, dark blue lettering before her eyes, Uesugi Kai confirmed it.

One can extract proficiency through observation.

And this speed is much, much faster than the skill gained from throwing bottles yourself.

With that thought in mind, Uesugi Kai ignored the stiffness in his body caused by prolonged stillness and continued to stare ahead.

"Everyone, hang in there a little longer, we can rest in 10 minutes."

"Hi!"

Everyone responded in unison. Although they had been holding the position for 20 minutes, their bodies were stiff, their arms were sore and trembling, but they still gritted their teeth and persevered.

Minister Aoyuya was naturally pleased to see all this, and was very happy to find such a group of students at the school who were dedicated to learning archery.

Time slipped by unnoticed, but Uesugi Kai remained in the same position, his gaze fixed intently ahead.

Qing Youya also checked the timer on her phone and addressed the crowd:

"Alright, everyone can sit down and rest now. Thank you for your hard work."

Upon hearing this, many members immediately lowered their arms amidst exhales and sighs of relief. The numbness made them shake their arms repeatedly to increase blood circulation and reduce soreness.

【Precision Lv4 (0/8)】

Kai Uesugi immediately relaxed and moved his wrists around.

Given his physical condition, it will take him some time to adapt to this high-intensity training.

Qing Youya stepped forward again, giving everyone a wry smile:

"Students can rest a little longer. This is considered basic movement maintenance training. Next, you will need to learn the precautions for 'body coordination' and various postures."

......

......

The sun sets earlier in Tokyo, and by 6 p.m. it has become somewhat dim.

After exercising for more than two hours, Uesugi Kai endured the soreness in his body, put on his shoes, slung his shoulder bag over his shoulder, and walked out of the archery club towards the club building.

This time, he gained a lot, discovering the correct way to use the system.

Since it doesn't like issuing tasks, I'll just focus on leveling up my proficiency first. I'll stay in the archery club for now; it's a great place to grind experience points.

He was curious to see what he would look like with 100% accuracy.

If I participate in any shooting competitions, won't the prize money be a piece of cake?

As a lazy bum, I need to start making an effort to slack off.

As Uesugi Kai walked along the path lined with cherry blossom trees, Chitose Mai's voice suddenly rang out from behind.

"Uesugi-senpai, Uesugi-senpai."

He stopped and looked back at the girl who had called out to him.

Chitose Mai skipped lightly to Uesugi Kai, a smile on her face:

"Isn't Uesugi-senpai going home? Why is he heading towards the club building?"

"I have a study session; I'm here to meet people."

"what,"

Chitose looked at the setting sun, which was only half visible on the horizon, and said, "Your day has been quite fulfilling, senior. You're still studying at school so late."

"And you? Why are you going home?" Uesugi Kai asked.

"I'm working," the girl replied with a smile, the setting sun casting its light on her profile and outlining her beautiful face.

"Don't you know that working is not allowed at school?"

"I know."

"Then why did you tell me?"

The girl said nonchalantly, "Anyway, senior won't report it to the school, so it won't hurt to tell you."

Kai Uesugi had no idea what Chitose Mai's inexplicable trust was all about.

He looked at that smile, then turned and continued walking towards the club building under Chitose Mai's gaze, waving goodbye in the setting sun.

"See you tomorrow then."

See you tomorrow, senior.

###Chapter Twenty-Nine: A Chaotic Mind###

Shin-gao High School, Club Building

Based on her memory from yesterday, Uesugi Kai arrived at the second floor and turned right.

As soon as I turned the corner and stepped into the corridor, I saw students from the art department walking out. They had already put on their backpacks and were heading towards the school gate to go home and end their day of school life.

One by one, girls dressed in black sailor uniforms passed by Uesugi Kai, their laughter echoing as they chatted.

Kai Uesugi glanced sideways at the sunset that had set the sky ablaze with fiery red, then looked back at the watch on his wrist.

17:54:23

The club training had left him physically aching, and now there was another study session. Even he couldn't help but feel a sense of exhaustion.

When can I finally slack off?

He was considering quitting the archery club again.

At that moment, a sudden sound from ahead drew the attention of everyone in the corridor.

They all turned to look.

Kai Uesugi frowned, his mood inexplicably starting to feel a little annoyed.

"I'm...sorry...classmate, I really can't accept this..."

"Hanamaru-kun! Please, you really need to think about this. I... I'm serious!"

A boy in a black school uniform held a pink letter in his hands, bowing his head with a sincere expression.

"Ever since I accidentally saw you in the courtyard last year, I...I've fallen in love with you! Every day on my way to school, all I can think about is your smile, your face...I know I'm pathetic...I'm timid...I only dare to secretly look at you every day."

He looked up and saw Hanabi Hanabi's delicate face. Excited, he took a step forward.

"No..." Hanabi involuntarily took a step back in fear.

"But please believe me! I am 100% sincere! I will definitely, definitely, definitely treat you well!"

"Please! Please, Hanamaru-san, you must seriously consider this! I beg you! This is my lifelong request!"

After saying this, the boy's face flushed red, his heart pounded, and his head was bowed deeply, giving the impression of a pure-hearted young man mustering the courage to confess his feelings.

Hanabi Hanamaru was very flustered. She didn't know how to handle the situation. The stares of her classmates made her clutch her shoulder bag tightly, and her eyes darted away unintentionally.

The boy's words were sincere and heartfelt, revealing a mix of nervousness and anticipation.

Any young girl in this situation, unless she particularly dislikes that person, would be moved.