Real teaching, hypocritical gray life

It sounds like this should be the class teacher's job, but it has become a symbol of autonomy for us. In addition, this participation form cannot be changed for any reason after the deadline. The submission time is also set one week before the sports festival, and the deadline is 5 pm on the day before the sports festival. If you miss the submission of the form, the result will be randomly assigned to participate in the competition.

The last point is what we need to avoid as much as possible. If all students who are good at running are placed in the same group, even if the top few places are contracted by our class, the result will still be a loss.

There is also the matter of 'absence'.

If the absence only occurs in individual events, it is fine, and the problem can be solved by marking the word "absent". However, when it comes to team competitions, such as three-legged races, horseback riding, etc., it becomes troublesome.

In the individual competition, the number of participants must be at least the minimum number, otherwise they will not be able to continue to participate in the competition. If one person is missing, the whole team will be disqualified. For example, in the two-person three-legged race mentioned above, if one of the two people is missing, then both of them will be regarded as forfeiting.

In this case, it becomes more important when your physical safety is at risk.

On the other hand, in [Recommended Competition], you can choose a substitute player. However, you cannot use them at will. If a player has an accident or needs to be replaced, you can spend 100,000 personal points as a price.

If a student forcibly refuses to participate in the competition, the school will intervene when it is certain that the situation has reached a point where it can no longer be ignored.

One hundred thousand private points was indeed beyond our expectations.

Just as we asked Mr. Hoshinomiya a series of detailed development questions, we originally planned to stop there and use the remaining time to sort out the overall rules of the sports festival. However, Mr. Hoshinomiya pointed out the changes to the [All-school Mixed 1200m Relay] in this [Recommended Competition].

The 1200m relay is a mixed race for both sexes. The number of males and females in the class must be equal. Three males and three females run 1200m.

That is to say, everyone participating in this competitive event needs to run a distance of 200m.

"However, for the sake of balance, the school decided to adjust the final leg of the event. The original distance of 200m has now been increased to 1000m."

“也就是说，这是一场5×200m+1×1000m的接力跑，合计全程2000m。”

This change was still hard to believe until we competed in the final relay event, but it is true.

I also didn't expect that this would become an indirect factor in my change of policy planning.

Chapter 151: Nan Yunya's Greetings

Relay racing is the only team event in track and field.

The specific form of this event in the Olympic Games is the men's or women's 4×100m, which is divided into teams of 4 people, and each person runs the same distance.

There are many theories about the origin of relay races, such as the torch relay in the sacrificial ceremony of the ancient Olympic Games, the "carrying wood" and "carrying water jars" games popular in Africa, or the evolution of postal services that delivered letters and documents...

All of these statements have some similarities with relay races, but they cannot be directly regarded as equivalent. At least the relay race represents the operation of team power in today's Olympics.

The significance of the relay race in terms of sports can be said to be that it allows humans to understand such spirits as "unity is strength, believe in your partners, and believe that your partners can create miracles" and so on.

In the Olympic Games, the main factors that affect the 4×100m relay race are, in general, three aspects: team coordination, explosive power, and the physical fitness of the contestants.

The so-called team coordination is actually the process of passing the baton between the front and back. How to avoid dropping the baton and affecting the forward speed is the key to coordination. For this reason, the baton passing method has also been studied in various forms such as upward test, downward test, and mixed test to ensure the convenience of the team in changing the baton.

Explosive power is the time required to run 100 meters. The final result of relay race is the time taken. In terms of specific requirements, the faster the better.

There is no need for much explanation about the physical fitness of the remaining contestants. After all, it is not a good thing for athletes to have fractures before the competition.

Such influencing factors were also applicable to the original 1200m, that is, 6×200m, but the situation changed after the system was changed.

5×200m+1×1000m，2000m接力跑。

This may be applicable to the first few batters, but it is different for the last batter. The last batter not only requires a certain degree of explosiveness, but also requires an additional quality, that is, willpower.

The word 1000m sounds like it would be surprisingly easy to run, but in fact, for the average junior high school student, this event is equivalent to hell.

In fact, 100m and 200m are equally painful for students, but because the process is short, they don’t actually have too many feelings about it.

But the 1000m race is completely different. If the runners do not have a certain physical foundation, they will feel a suffocating feeling worse than death while running, and if their willpower is weak, they may even faint in the middle of the race.

Taking all the above factors into consideration, the last baton of the 1000m relay will definitely be entrusted to Shibata. Shibata himself has a very fast speed. It is said that he has a nickname in the outside world that seems to be "Fast Shibata MAN"... The specific name should be like this, but it sounds like I remembered it wrong.

In short, his personal explosive power is very strong. In addition, he is also a member of the football club. Being officially selected for the football club also means that his personal endurance for sports has reached a certain level.

However, although Shibata's physical ability is excellent, the 1800 relay race is placed in the last link after all. Whether he can retain his strength or at least perform stably is still an unsolved problem.

If Shibata-san is not up to the task, then perhaps there won't be any other suitable candidates in our class.

"..."

This is the conclusion I came to the moment I heard Mr. Hoshinomiya explain the changes to the exam.

This is how the situation on the scene is judged, but how it will turn out is another question. The selection of the entry form will definitely not be placed in my hands in the end.

The future cannot be predicted accurately. In the past, I was only capable of plotting conspiracies, not to mention my current situation.

"You will go to the first gymnasium next class to meet with the classes of other grades. If there are any practical difficulties in this regard, you should be willing to ask the seniors for advice."

"There are about 20 minutes left before the get out of class ends. You can use the rest of the time as you like. You can chat or have a serious discussion. I won't bother you here any more."

"..."

After giving the final instructions, Mr. Hoshinomiya left the classroom early with the remaining materials in his hands. It seemed that he had no intention of giving us any advice or interfering with our exams.

The specific understanding without any focus is also good news for me.

I originally thought that as junior high school students, after we lifted the seal of Mr. Hoshinomiya, our homeroom teacher, the suppressed silence in the classroom would be completely detonated. However, I did not expect that the students fell into a strange silence.

I looked around in confusion and found that they were doing the same thing as me, but their purpose was completely different from mine. After I met someone's gaze, I remembered that this class would remain silent every time there was a special exam, giving everyone some time to think and sort out the information.

The time now is for us to organize our information to facilitate the subsequent discussion.

If I am not mistaken about the self-discipline of this class, then this is what the result should be.

"..."

To be honest, the time that Mr. Hoshinomiya gave us just now was enough for us to fully understand the rules of the sports festival in the materials provided to us, so we didn't actually put too much effort into organizing the content.

At least this step can be skipped directly for me. Even if I know it clearly, I just need to pay attention to the information content point that says [Prohibited Examples].

Try your best and avoid making mistakes during the game.

This time, it's a special exam, no, it should be called a sports festival, and all we need to do is just this.

I slowly closed the booklet in my hand, rubbed my eyes, and then focused my gaze on the green belt downstairs outside the left window.

Because the air conditioner was on in the classroom and the windows were closed, I couldn't smell what kind of fragrance was in the air outside.

I tried to imagine the indescribable fragrance that blended into the air, which was layered in the air with an extremely strong quality, and the fragrance would fluctuate in strength just by tilting my head slightly.

Sweet, rich, and almost brain-melting

——The fragrance of osmanthus.

The osmanthus trees planted in the green belt downstairs had quietly bloomed at some point.

Speaking of which, it’s already September.

It was also at this time that I began to feel a little bit about the beginning of the second semester.

But, actually I know very well.

Since the beginning of my life, I have never experienced the fragrance of osmanthus, and the last thing that lingered around my nose was only the scent of citrus.

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Silent silence may seem like a long time, but as long as you find something to do during that time and keep yourself busy, these twenty minutes will pass without you feeling anything.

I noticed Ichinose's gaze several times, and there was a tendency for me to strike up a conversation with him. Although what I'm going to say next may be a little embarrassing, I still want to say it with pride.

I'm the kind of evil person who's really good at ruining the right atmosphere.

Yes, I am quite willful in this respect. I can even resort to despicable means like leaving the battlefield in a hurry because I have to go to the bathroom.

As a result, before we set off, Ichinose tugged at my sleeve with a hint of dissatisfaction, and looked at me with a hint of anger.

Sorry, all of this is the result of force majeure. In addition, I personally don’t think my understanding of this sports festival is different from that of ordinary people.

Like some easy way to win, some confident lineup... After all, my understanding of my classmates' physique was just that of acquaintances or celebrities, and I had never even talked to some of them.

It's strange, isn't it? Asking me about the sports festival, the best way to arrange this matter is to put it on Ichinose.

The second class meeting is scheduled to be the only meeting for the entire school year.

The scene was even more shocking than the last time I attended a club briefing. There were more than 400 students and teachers gathered in the gymnasium.

It is basically certain that the characters that make up this school have basically gathered together.

From the first to the third grade, all students in the school were divided into the red group and the white group.

The red team was assigned to the right block area of ​​the hall, while the white team was in the left block.

The entire gymnasium remained noisy until all the students entered and took their seats.

A large number of students gathered together and sat on the ground. Then, amidst the noise, several students came to the front of everyone. Whether it was the Red Group or the White Group, the process was the same. For a moment, the students all quieted down and looked at the students facing us.

"I'm Fujimaki from Class 3-A. I'll be the overall commander of this Red Team."

The team included Fujimaki, but Horikita's brother was not among them.

I originally thought that the person in charge of this command would be President Horikita, who is also one of the real powers held by the student council president, but now it seems that he focuses on the compatibility of the person and the position.

It shouldn't be difficult for him to get the position of commander-in-chief.

However, it does not mean that you need to take on the responsibilities just because you have the ability to do the job. Instead, you should let the most suitable person take on the functions.

This should also be the man's winning strategy. His ability to judge people is not low.

On the other hand, I would seem to be confused. If the right people are selected for the corresponding positions, then what kind of work does the student council president need to do on a daily basis?

Judging from the fact that he invited me, he was indeed fighting against something.

But he didn't seem to explain the truth about this to Ichinose in detail...

"First, let me give a piece of advice to the first-year students. Although some students may think it is unnecessary, after all, you have only experienced one semester of trials. You must remember that the sports festival is very important."

"The experience gained in the sports festival will definitely be put to good use in other areas. Many of the upcoming exams may seem like fun at first glance, but each one will become an important battle for the survival of the school."

Valuable yet vague advice from a senior student.

Judging from the attitude alone, this should be a serious suggestion from a senior.

Take the special test of survival on an uninhabited island as an example. Excluding the operation mode and process of the team, I personally had a lot of fun playing it. Whether it was running in the forest or stalking in the dark, it felt like a long-lost feeling.

However, on the other hand, the sentence "Every exam will be a crucial battle for the survival of the school" is quite concerning. If we only talk about special exams, then we only need to imagine how to win, so why does it directly affect survival?

What exactly does success and failure involve?

“Maybe everyone may not feel real right now, and may not have much motivation. But since we are participating, we must win and remember this feeling. Everyone must take this as a common understanding.”

Senior Fujimaki finished his important speech and then slowly looked around at everyone present.

"The only event that is relevant to the entire school year is the last 1200 meters... Sorry, I was talking about the 2000m relay race that was changed at the last minute. Other than that, all the events are separated by school year. So from now on, students in the same group from each school year should gather together and start their own discussions."

Thus, the discussion began with Fujimaki's speech, and we also entered the discussion session on the sports festival.

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In this sports festival, Class A and Class D were assigned to the Red Group, which is opposite to the White Group.

This means that we in Class A need to form a united front with Class D.

After Fujimaki-senpai finished his speech, Ichinose led everyone in the direction of Class D.

"Oh, isn't this Xiao Fanbo?"

As we were approaching, a blond man waved his arms towards us and spoke in a loud voice.

Nanyun Masa, current vice president of the student union.

Although it was unclear what his purpose was in greeting her, Ichinose still responded enthusiastically.

"Good afternoon, Nagumo-senpai."

Nan Yun turned around and gave a few instructions to the student standing behind him, and then the "subordinate" led his class to the class of the seniors in the second-year D class nearby.

Although psychology has shown that overwhelming gazes from many people can cause psychological pressure on the other party, Vice President Nanyun seemed to have gotten used to it, and his gradually approaching steps did not damage the man's confidence because of our gaze.

That's not a sign of complacency.

He made corresponding external strength actions based on the strength he already possessed.

This is a very rare quality. Exposing it openly means that he is personally prepared to take responsibility for the risks or failures he will face.

It is undeniable that he has the qualifications to be a leader.

Perhaps we can only say that he is worthy of being the man who challenged President Horikita as a first-year student.

"I thought it would take a lot of effort for you to get into Class A, but I didn't expect you to achieve it in just one semester. That's amazing."

"Well, I'm surprised that we've gotten to this point so quickly, thanks to everyone's help and assistance."

"That's because you do have that ability. If you can't unify the class's strength, you won't be able to make up for the gap of hundreds of points in such a short time and overtake others... It's very similar to my situation at the time."