They all have hidden attributes!

“1、2、3、4、5、6......”

"Stretch your thighs."

"1, 2, 3, 4..."

Amidst the unified shouts, the girls from the badminton club, dressed in sportswear, lay on their sides on the gymnasium floor, stretching their legs.

[Today's Plan]

[jogging]

[Sprint]

Footwork Training

[Basic Combat]

[Spiking drills 20 times x 3]

With his back to the girls, Makoto Takahashi stood in front of the whiteboard, staring at the words left by the black marker: "Isn't this too easy?"

Hanakawa Kaori, standing beside him, put her hands behind her back and tilted her head to look at his profile: "No, this is a normal amount of training, and we have to take care of the new students."

Actually, she was a freshman herself, but she had stayed at Tsurumi Sawa for almost a year longer, so she was able to put on a senior's attitude in front of the freshmen.

"Okay, now jog for 15 minutes, don't fall behind!"

The voice of Amamiya-senpai came from behind him. Makoto Takahashi turned around and saw them lined up and jogging slowly around the gymnasium.

If I remember correctly, Amamiya-senpai even stuffed love letters into her shoe cabinet.

Moving the gaze upwards, to the second-floor stands of the stadium, Junko Shiraishi can be seen quietly painting by setting up a folding chair by the window.

The slanting sunlight cast a bright rim around her, her long black hair cascading down, her alluring face and sexy figure exuding an irresistible charm, making her look like a holy goddess from Greek mythology.

"Does my brother like the badminton club?" Hanakawa Kaori asked, tilting her head up.

"I quite like this youthful atmosphere. How should I put it? It's not only bright and cheerful, but also has a sense of openness."

Makoto Takahashi turned his gaze to the jogging group, where the girls were sweating profusely, giving their all in preparation for this year's national tournament.

He couldn't possibly understand that feeling, of constantly striving for a goal, shedding sweat and tears.

For example, in the field of art, Makoto Takahashi himself is the limit that no one can reach, the figure that countless artists pursue.

"That's not what I meant, brother."

Hanakawa Kaori took a step to the side and got closer to him, looking hesitant: "Is it okay if I don't go to the light music club? Sachi-nee and Maya-nee are there, right?"

"It's not so much that we have nothing to do with each other, but rather that I'm avoiding them. No, that's not quite accurate either."

Makoto Takahashi thought for a moment, and after the running group passed by, he continued, "This is to make Aya and Sachi realize that they need to cooperate."

Hanakawa Kaori was very clever. After a brief moment of thought, she immediately put on an expression of sudden realization.

"So, my brother won't refuse my date invitation?"

“No problem, is there anywhere you’d like to go?” Takahashi Makoto asked.

"The aquarium! Let's go tonight! I'll sneak out after Hina-nee falls asleep!"

Hanakawa Kaori's purple eyes shone brightly, her face filled with excitement. Takahashi Makoto ruffled her hair, casting a loving glance at her.

"It's okay to tell Hina, right? Besides, you should adjust your sleep schedule too."

"No, I don't have the energy during the day, and telling Hina-nee would disturb her rest."

"It's because I don't sleep at night that I have no energy during the day."

"If my brother stays with me, I can sleep peacefully." As she said this, Hanakawa Kaori reached out and hugged her.

Makoto Takahashi stroked her black hair and sighed helplessly, "In order to get you back to a normal routine, I will make Aya give up as soon as possible, and then I can supervise your sleep."

"Maya-nee is too stubborn," Hanakawa Kaori pouted.

“All that was left was the release of her new book; I never expected to make a move so suddenly,” Makoto Takahashi said.

"It's normal for Sister Xing to feel a sense of crisis. On the day of the entrance exam, I heard that many people came for Brother. Sister Xing must have heard that."

"What did you say?"

"Because the brother's information occupied two separate pages in the admission brochure, some girls said, 'If you can't win over such a good young man, what's the point of being a girl?' Many people agree with this view, so this year's admission exam was extremely competitive."

With the best grades in the country, a famous band, and the national archery championship, these three achievements alone are enough to ignite a frenzy among female high school students.

"The news says that my brother is very likely to become the youngest recipient of the National Honor Award in history," Hanakawa Kaori added.

Because there were so many awards, Makoto Takahashi became less concerned about them and focused more on his younger sister who clung to him.

"I've always wanted to ask you, at your age, why do you enjoy watching the news? Especially media like the Sankei Shimbun."

"Because my brother's name will appear on it." Hanakawa Kaori said with pride, probably because she was proud of having a radar that could capture relevant information.

cute.

Makoto Takahashi cupped her youthful face in his hands and pinched it twice: "If you want Aya to give up, you must first get her new book published smoothly. Getting Sachi's permission is a prerequisite, so you need to deepen their relationship."

"I understand. I will try my best for the sake of family harmony."

Hanakawa Kaori's eyes were firm, and she smiled mischievously as she said, "Actually, I'm quite good at forming cliques."

"But I'll definitely favor Aya, you know."

"Don't worry, brother. I can be very willful, and Chun Ke is also very good at using tricks. We'll definitely be able to join forces and win you over."

Now is the perfect time to make the most of my "younger sister" status, which expires in April.

Makoto Takahashi glanced at his watch and, seeing that it was almost time, prepared to leave the badminton club: "I'm going back now, I'll come back later."

"Okay—" Hanakawa Kaori replied with a drawn-out, malicious tone.

Leaving the stadium, enjoying the warm breeze, Makoto Takahashi squinted in the sun and slowly walked towards the special building.

Back in the Light Music Club's rehearsal room, NoName had just finished a ensemble performance.

"Ah Ye, your guitar playing has always lacked emotion. Although it's a bit abstract to say that, I can't think of a better way to describe it."

Makoto Takahashi shrugged and offered his honest opinion: "Fortunately, your bass has a lot of leadership qualities, but it's not enough to support all the voices yet."

After pointing out the shortcomings, he gave specific practice suggestions before finally returning to the corner of the electric piano and sitting down next to Reiko Kashima.

"Lengzi's drumming is as reliable as ever. He can even accurately strike drumbeats that seem like they're about to fall apart at any moment."

Kashima Reiko accepted Takahashi Makoto's praise with a blank expression, and cautiously asked, "Won't it be too rigid?"

"You might find it rigid because there's currently no space to insert a piano."

Makoto Takahashi shook his head, took the sheet music, and scribbled on the back with a black pen: "Keep practicing. Today, we'll stop practicing when club activities end."

Maya Uesugi and Yuki Tatsumi exchanged a glance and continued to work things out based on his suggestion.

As Makoto Takahashi listened to the melody and the occasional brief exchanges between the two, he drew a cat head mask shaped like a TV on the back of the sheet music. It was very cyberpunk and quite cute.

After handing the drawing to Kashima Reiko, he got up and left: "I'm going to the badminton club."

The slender, pale fingers on the fingerboard paused. Uesugi Maya frowned slightly and looked up at her: "Are you still going?"

"I'll come back later to check your practice results." Makoto Takahashi waved and walked out of the rehearsal room on his own.

"Saya, you'll get disliked if you keep a man by your side." Tachimi Yuki said with a mocking smile, strumming the strings of her koto.

"Tch." Uesugi Maya looked at her with disdain.

Makoto Takahashi shuttled back and forth between the Light Music Club and the Badminton Club, instructing the Light Music Club in their practice, chatting about art with Junka Shiraishi, and playing badminton with Kaori Hanakawa.

The club activities are incredibly fulfilling and diverse.

After the school bell rang to signal his departure, he greeted the members of the badminton club and explained that Nekoya Hina was working hard to reach the national team's A group, and that he would supervise her training. He was warmly welcomed.

After leaving school, Makoto Takahashi walked home with Yuki Tachimi and Maya Uesugi as usual.

Walking through the Tsurumizawa shopping street, the orange-red afterglow bathed the quiet residential area.

"Makoto, do you really like badminton?" Tachimi Yuki suddenly asked as they arrived at the front door.

Takahashi Makoto went to the badminton club quite frequently today, which inevitably aroused her suspicion.

But thinking about it carefully, although the badminton club is all girls, there are Hanakawa Kaori and Shiraishi Junko, and Takahashi Makoto has promised not to get involved with other women.

Their performance on Valentine's Day is the best proof.

Besides, even if Shiraishi Jun could have sneaked a bite, there wouldn't have been enough time, and he didn't delay the Light Music Club's practice.

"The badminton club has a bright and cheerful atmosphere, it's hard to dislike it. But Hina is very busy lately, I'll probably have to go over and check on her often until she comes back."

Makoto Takahashi took the key out of his pants pocket, turned the lock, and stepped into the entryway.

Uesugi Maya carefully observed his expression but couldn't detect any falsehood or deliberate intent, so she had no choice but to accept the arrangement.

After Makoto Takahashi took the initiative to back down and indicated that he would no longer philander, as long as he didn't reveal any flaws, Maya Uesugi had no reason to restrict his actions.

As for Ritsuki, the gentle and tolerant angel would not do such a thing, otherwise it would be too jealous.

"Can I take a shower first? I'm going to Aunt Maki's for dinner later."

Ignoring their gazes, Takahashi Makoto kicked off his shoes and headed straight for the stairs: "I might be back late tonight. Hanaori said she wants to go to the aquarium."

Hearing that he wouldn't be staying at Kashima's house or going to Roppongi, Tachimi Yuki, who was about to speak, changed her mind at the last minute:

"An aquarium that's open at night? The dim and mysterious space has a wonderful atmosphere. But it doesn't really matter if I'm with Hanaori."

"I have something to discuss with you later," Maya Uesugi said.

"Okay, wait until I've finished showering." Takahashi Makoto quickly went upstairs to the bathroom.

After taking a shower and changing into clean, casual clothes suitable for a date, I went downstairs to the living room and sat on the sofa drinking black tea, just like usual.

Besides handmade chocolates for Valentine's Day, the coffee table was also decorated with various fresh seasonal fruits, and a TV drama starring a popular actress was playing on the television screen.

Makoto Takahashi sat down next to her, and Yuki Tachibana reached for a fruit plate, picked up a piece of pineapple cut into small pieces with a fork, and held it to his lips.

"Cheng-kun, the venue for the art exhibition has been arranged."

"I heard I'm about to receive the National Honor Award?" Makoto Takahashi asked as he bit into a pineapple.

"Hmm~ It seems like the Uesugi family took the lead, and there wasn't much resistance." Tachimi Yuki rested her head on his shoulder.

Because she had been practicing bass for club activities, the young lady's face showed a rare hint of fatigue.