Nonogi Park
Tsukasa
You have everything scheduled down to the minute. Not only that, it says to do “at least” a hundred reps for each of these drills and exercises!
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Akito
I'm supposed to run five kilometers and do three sets of a hundred squats and twenty-second planks... And that's before heading to school.
Tsukasa
You're right. That's different from what I have here. I'm supposed to run, do push-ups and one-legged balancing exercises.
Tsukasa
After school, I'm supposed to run home, then run another eight kilometers. Following that, I have to do single-leg bridges and fingertip push-ups...
Tsukasa
And there's more. Strength exercises, straddle splits, more push-ups, back stretches... More one-legged stands, more planking, airplanes, leg cradles...
Tsukasa
Finally, how much time we should be spending each day exercising and sleeping, as well as when to go to bed and wake up...
Akito
So this is why you asked us for “very detailed” schedules on how we spend each day...
Haruka
I tried to come up with drills and exercises that you both could do whenever you had a minute, since I know that you're both very busy with rehearsals and singing practice.
Haruka
Oh, I almost forgot to give you these weights. Please put them on whenever you exercise, to maximize your gains.
Haruka
I also came up with diets for each of you to follow until the day of the event. I wrote down the recipes for everything that you'll be having, along with why I chose them.
Haruka
Yes. Since we'll be training together, I wanted to come up with the most effective solutions for us.
Tsukasa
Yes, it will be important for us to eat right in order to get in shape... But you have our protein and fat intakes down to the gram.
Tsukasa
Hmm... Yes, you have a point.
Just finishing my stage is going to require a tremendous amount of strength and stamina.
Just finishing my stage is going to require a tremendous amount of strength and stamina.
Tsukasa
This is going to be very hard, but I should be able to manage. I endured everything Mikazukigumi threw at me, after all.
Akito
Yeah, this is really well put together. We should be a lot stronger once we get through it...
SEKAI Training Room
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MEIKO
Crossing a log bridge, becoming a water spider, jumping between hanging poles... This looks like a wonderfully fun obstacle course!
Haruka
Hehe. I know what you mean.
We'll be doing most of these for the first time, so devising strategies for them is really enjoyable.
We'll be doing most of these for the first time, so devising strategies for them is really enjoyable.
Haruka
But we're in this to win, and I wasn't sure I'd be able to handle it all by myself. So, MEIKO, I really appreciate you helping me like this.
MEIKO
Working towards a goal, trying to figure out what you're missing, thinking about what you need to do, clearing checkpoints as you go along...
MEIKO
Knowing that you're making progress towards your dream little by little is a wonderful feeling, no?
Haruka
And once you've accomplished everything, you start thinking about what to pursue next.
MEIKO
Starting with the log bridge. Your teammate's core and abs need to be very strong for this, so...
Haruka
Instead, what if we had him do one-arm handstands? His goal would be to remain perfectly still.
Haruka
I wouldn't have been able to come up with training schedules specifically designed for each of you without her help.
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Haruka
However, we all have our strengths and weaknesses, so I'd like to make adjustments as needed as we go along.
Tsukasa
I see...
Now that I know how much effort you and your friend put into these, we have to do our best to succeed!
Now that I know how much effort you and your friend put into these, we have to do our best to succeed!
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Haruka
Yes. The log bridge and spider wall obstacles both test your legs and core, but your arms also need to be strong.
Haruka
From what I saw, Tenma, you've already made quite a few core and leg exercises a part of your normal workout routine. So, you should be okay there.
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Haruka
Even just three or four kilograms would usually increase the difficulty level of this exercise significantly, but I'm making a special exception today.
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Tsukasa
Hnnnngone! Aaarghtwo!
Huff! Huff...!
Th-This vest has made things so much more difficult...!
Huff! Huff...!
Th-This vest has made things so much more difficult...!
Akito
Fine... Still, this is harder than I was expecting. My calves are already starting to feel really heavy...
Haruka
Then, that means this exercise is working like I'd hoped. You're going to need to explode over that vault, after all.
Haruka
Actually, you look like you can handle a bit more. How about we add some extra weight?
Comments
<You're amazing, Haruka...>
<Just the fact that you can do one-arm pushups is incredible.>
<I can't even do push-ups using both arms!>
<Just the fact that you can do one-arm pushups is incredible.>
<I can't even do push-ups using both arms!>
Haruka
For example, if you're just starting today, I recommend doing three sets of ten. After that, you can gradually begin increasing your reps.
Haruka
You can try placing some weights on your back. I'll try doing that now, so sit back and watch me.
Comments
<W-Weights?!>
<How can you still move...?>
<Well, you are aiming to compete in SHINOBI...>
<How can you still move...?>
<Well, you are aiming to compete in SHINOBI...>
Comments
<Lemme give that a try.>
<Start by doing ten? I think I can do that.>
<Will I become more like you if I really keep at it, Haruka?>
<Start by doing ten? I think I can do that.>
<Will I become more like you if I really keep at it, Haruka?>
A few weeks later
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Haruka
Exactly. We don't want any fatigue to linger, so let's do some light stretches and end things here.
Tsukasa
Still...
It's hard to believe how much muscle we've been able to put on in such a short period.
It's hard to believe how much muscle we've been able to put on in such a short period.
Tsukasa
We were able to become this strong because you showed neither us nor yourself any mercy.
Akito
But thank you for putting in all that effort, and giving us the best shot possible at winning.
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