Chapter 23: Physical Training
On Saturday...
"The Sports Festival is next month! We've been doing plenty of physical activity with our coach and now, it's time to train on the events you guys are participating." Kappei spoke to the class and they're in the field in their PE attire. There are a few classes also doing their training as Emma began reading out the participation list.
"For event 1, Yamikage will represent our class for the boy's side and Chantelle for the girl's side."
Those mentioned nodded.
"For event 2, Yamikage again will do the same for the boy's side and Vega for the girl's side."
"Whoa dude. You're doing the running for us." said Kolton.
"A true ninja must have a need for speed." Yamikage stated.
"For event 3, Shane will represent the boys and Nichelle for the girls."
"I got strong legs if you ask me." Nichelle stated.
"For event 4 which is only for boys, they consist of Bull, Harry, Slick, Declan, Kolton, Mikelus, Marcel and Avitus."
Those boys mentioned cheered and did crazy moves like head-bashing and knuckle sandwiches on one another.
"A bunch of apes..." Colette whispered to Anais and she nodded agreeing with her.
"For event 5, Kappei and I will participate on this one."
Everyone cheered and whistled at her and her face reddened from their reactions.
"For event 6 which is only for girls, Miyumi and Midori."
They hi-5 each other and danced a bit.
"For event 7, Jeong, Ting Ting, Colette and Joey will go hunting."
They got the message.
"And for the last event, Kappei, Davis, Archie, Nichelle, Ting Ting and I will compete in the relay together."
Everyone is all pumped and hyped for the training as Gumchi cheered also. "Trainee! Trainee!"
"We're literally trainees training for the Sports Festival!" said Archie.
"Okay! So here's the plan. It's the first week of February so today which is Saturday, we'll train for the first 4 events. Tomorrow, we train for the last 4 events. This will be our training routine every weekend until the event." Kappei told the class.
"What if there's rain?" Joey asked.
"What if on some of those weekends we're not free?" Chantelle asked.
"Then we train in the gym if there is and those that are not free, inform me and Emma about it." Kappei answered and with that, "Alright! Time for some warm-up exercises and Emma will lead us or the warm-up."
For the warm-up it was stretching exercises. Next, everyone did a slow together on the track and once done, the training begins.
Yamikage, Declan and Kolton are in position. "GO!" Davis ordered and they ran the 100 metres with Yamikage taking first place. "Yeah! Another round?" 2 minutes later, they ran again and Yamikage took first place again.
For the girls, Chantelle, Miyumi and Lucia ran and Chantelle was able to secure first place twice.
Training for event 2 is on the way with Yamikage running again with Marcel and Cruz and same result as from the previous training. For the girls, Vega along with Colette and Ting Ting trained together with Vega being the main focus.
Event 3 is next and Kappei along with Hank and Kurt went to get some track hurdles. They managed to get their hands on some since other classes also need them for their own training and they used the lanes.
Once everything is set, Shane and Nichelle began their training. "Meanwhile, us girls will be jumping rope!" said Maeve and she moved aside revealing Miyumi and Midori holding onto a jump rope on both ends and Emma, Anais and Ting Ting in position. The 2 girls holding onto the rope ends then swung the rope with the 3 girls jumping over it every time it's about to swing past them.
For those boys participating in Event 4, they've started their tug of war training with Bull leading those in the event as being the strongest, he held onto one end of the rope and the rest will pull as hard as they can. "C'mon dudes! Show me your guts! Show me your strength! Pull like a man! Not a tiny insect like Joey!"
"Hey I heard that you big dummy!"
"Sorry!"
For the rest of the boys, they used the fitness corner to practice their push-ups, sit-ups and pull-ups.
Lunch hour...
Sometimes on the weekends, the students can choose to have their lunch or dinner in their dorms or at the school cafeteria. Breakfast is always served in the dorms and last orders are at 7:30pm.
Right now, Kappei, Emma, Davis, Archie, Maeve, Cruz, Jeong and Vega are having lunch together in the school cafeteria which is half crowded. 3 pan pizzas are on the table as they ate and chat together. Oh, and they got water to quench their thirst from the training.
"On those weekends, we're training together especially for those participating in the events right?" Cruz asked.
"Indeed. It is also to prepare ourselves." said Jeong. "What if for example, I twisted my ankle before that day and I'm in one of those events?"
"Then they'll be replacements to replace those that can't compete!" said Maeve.
"Correct. A true ninja must be ready for anything." said Kappei.
"Now we understand fully on the weekend physical training and stuff." said Davis as he ate a cheese pizza.
On Sunday...
In the morning after doing the warm-up exercises and slow jogging, the whole class trained for the last 4 events.
"Here's your rope." Davis handed it to him as Emma showed up. "Ready for this?"
"Y-Yeah...I'm gonna have to tie my right leg onto your left leg." He told her and she stretched her leg. Kappei tied a knot between their legs and they're in the starting line for the training. "I've never done this before..."
"Same..."
They started running but it was struggle.
"You're going too fast!"
"You're suppose to match my speed!"
And then, they fell. "OOF!"
"Emma...are you alright?"
"Yeah...we tripped and fell onto the left side..."
"Sorry..."
"It's fine Kappei."
They decided to try again but the result is the same. Gumchi went to check on them. "Trainee? Trainee?"
"We're fine...we need a plan if we are to work together..." said Kappei and then, Gumchi had an idea. "Walkee! Walkee! Runee! Runee!"
"Are you saying that we should walk first to be in sync and slowly, we try to run in sync?" Emma asked and he nodded while smiling.
"Alright then. Let's give it a shot, slow and steady." They walked the first round and it's simple enough. On the second round, a brisk walk. Third round is a slow jog. "Hanging on Emma?"
"I am Kappei! I think we're feeling it!"
"Alright then! Let's quicken the pace!" They completed another lap and this time, they ran! "Look over there guys!" Archie called out as the whole class gathered together to see them run in sync. All cheered for them as they finished another lap and halted themselves.
"You did it guys!" Colette cheered for them.
"I guarantee that they'll win 1st place in this event!" said Jeong.
Gumchi cheered also jumping up and down as Harry went to untie the knot on their legs.
After that, everyone got in pairs and practice ball tossing. Ball are thrown from one end to another with some missing and others hitting onto students by accidents. Like this one for instance.
"Catch!" Harry tossed a ball to Bull.
"KSH!"
"Ugh! Not the hotspot!" Bull collapsed on the ground clutching his roots. There were 4 more accidents followed by hilarious reactions.
"OUCH! My Johnson!" Slick shouted.
"OWIE! Right on the corndog!" Kurt shouted.
"AH! I'll never get a girlfriend!" Hank shouted
"MOMMY! My secret place!" Archie shouted.
The other boys roared with laughter and the girls shook their heads. The training continues and Miyumi and Midori are really quick as lightning in the ball tossing.
For event 7, everyone randomly tries to hunt for something as Emma read some random cards she worked on as they searched around the field. Some at least found something based on the card and others, better luck next time. At least it's just practice.
And finally, those running for the final event are ready and in position at the starting line. Emma will run first followed by Archie, Ting Ting, Davis, Nichelle and Kappei. "Ready...go!" Cruz declared as Emma ran first with a baton on her hand. Everyone watched and cheered for her as she ran as fast as she can.
Archie got onto the starting line as Emma passed the baton to him. He dashed his way and passed it to Ting Ting as she zipped away. Davis then got ready and got the baton from her as she sped off. Nichelle then got ready and waited. Shortly thereafter, he passed it to her and she sprinted away. Kappei then took a deep breath and waited. Nichelle soon arrived and Kappei got the baton. He unleashed a burst of speed running like the wind.
"Whoa...that is fast." said Kurt.
"Yeah...and so far, my health is all good." said Hank as Kappei finished his lap. Everyone cheered for him as, "Here." Emma handed him his water bottle as he drank some of it. "Remember your positions on who goes first and stuff. As long as we train and improve on our fitness, we can give it our best." He told the students in the relay.
"No problem! I could really use the exercise!" said Ting Ting.
"Great! So with that, we're done for today. Don't forget to stay hydrated." Kappei dismissed the class as all headed back to the dorms.
And so...
Kappei and Emma went to their respective dorms to freshen up with a shower followed by lunch time. Time skip to nighttime as after dinner, Emma went to visit Kappei in his dorm and there, "You think our class can win all the events Kappei?"
"Winning or losing, that's not important Emma. What's most important, is that we give it our best."
"Wise words Kappei. So, what are we gonna do tonight?"
"Watch anime! I found this one called, "Classroom of the Elite."
"Sounds like fun! Let's check it out!"
"Animee! Animee!" Gumchi cheered and it's his first time watching anime so yes, the 3 of them spent the rest of the night watching anime.
It would seem that Class 1-A is training hard for the sports festival with a lot of running and some jumping and pulling.
How will they perform? Will they do their best? For the next 2 chapters, expect competitive and athletic action!