The competitors starts to wet themselves up and warm their body up just to avoid unforseen accidents. This is a race from point A to point B. Without a doubt, Misato's team still convince that they will will this easily while Naegi's team is firing their spirits. With their rivalry is heating up, Kyousuke become the first swimmer to compete and his opponent will be Yuri. Kyousuke is pretty confident in his own ability. Misato is worried that Yuri's abilities will be clouded because of her timid personality.
-I will not lose to you just because you are a girl, Yuri.
-Yes... I'm sorry.
Misato counts up to three before signaling them 'Go'. One, Two, Three... GO!
Yuri and Kyousuke dives into the water. He is showing off his skills in swimming while Yuri is just doing a normal one. Yuri took him in surprise because of her speed and stamina under water while Kyousuke got a slow start. He started to take this seriously and starts accelerating his kicks and strokes.
-Hey Kyousuke! If you lose, You will treat us all a dinner.
Kyousuke responds in his mind 'That's too much! But, I'm not planning to lose'
He started to keep up with Yuri and eventually passed her. Yuri's instinct suddenly kicked up, firing up his mind while her body filled with adrenaline. She also starts accelerating and passed Kyousuke. The distance between them are getting further and further until Yuri finishes it while Kyousuke still in the middle.
-How did i lose?
-You lose, You treat us to dinner sometime.
-All of you?
-Yeah... All of us.
Kyousuke now eats his word while Misato also starts to underestimate them. The score is a 1:0 lead by Misato's group. It was now Shiina and Shin's turn to compete. One more win and Misato's team wins. Both the swimming competition, and the teambuilding. Shin got pressured, knowing that this is already a decisive match. He knows he can't mess this up. Shiina grins at Shin.
- 'Eh-heh.'
-What are you grinning for.
-Nothing.
The signal is out. Shin dives immediately while Shiina is still on the platform. 'Hey! Wait for me.' Shin already engaged his fastest form. It's like him enabling his full throttle if he was a vehicle. Shiina also gives her all, kicking and stroking faster and faster. They met at the middle, Both of them are just passing each other.
-Go! Shiina. You can do this!
-Shin! Don't lose!
Shiina is gradually slowing down, While Shin is still going at a constant speed. Finally, Shin reached the end and and Shiina is barely moving at all. Shin notices something is wrong with her, like she is sinking unecessary and splashing violently. He dives again and help her by helping her stay afloat and dragging him to the end. They rushes as they help Shiina get out of the water. It seems like she got her leg cramped while swimming.
-Are you okay?
-Yes... Just a leg cramp.
-You shouldn't force yourself like that...
-Yes, Sorry Misato.
Misato asked Yuuki and Aoi to bring Shiina to her room. After taking care of Shiina, Misato and Naegi gave them ten minutes to prepare. Kentaro and Mizuki wet themselves and warms up. Times up, They are now walking towards starting line. Everyone was eager to watch them compete to each other. For them, They are the best athletes the branch have. Their competition is crucial for them. It is sink or rise to Naegi's team while Misato's team is only one step away.
Misato assigned herself to be a referee to them. "In Three... Two... One..." Mizuki and Kentaro looks at each other while getting in their form. 'Goodluck!' "GO! You will never lose on Kentaro!" Naegi replies, 'No Bias cheering!' Both of them perfectly dives. Both teams are cheering on their competitor.
Mizuki seems to have an advantage. She is slightly ahead than Kentaro while Kentaro looks chill while smiling. Mizuki give her all and was able to get further ahead than Kentaro but he is still not budging. Kyousuke shouts at him 'Oiii Kentaro, What are you doing!? catch up to her or we will lose!'. He notices it. "Well, well, Looks like i have to use my ace. Kentaro suddenly didn't lifting his head to breathe and the water is bubbling. He is exhaling in the water. His elbow is higher than usual and the beat of his kicks.
Kentaro Not only catches up to her in time, He also gets ahead to her. Misato and her team also cheers at Mizuki. 'Don't lose Mizuki!' When Mizuki hears it, She gets fired up and speeds up a little, fast enough to get par on Kentaro's speed. The finish line is getting closer. Kentaro is constant at changing forms while Mizuki is speeding up. Both of them are alternatively getting ahead on each other but no one is getting slower. The crowds are getting instense, cheering to them. The finish line will be reached in a few seconds. 'Who will win?' Mizuki boosted herself up by putting all the pressure on the tips of her hands and feet, causing her to cover long distance while Kentaro keeps his pacing. Both of them are reaching onto it with the tip of their fingers. 'Please, Reach it'
The tense suddenly dropped, When Mizuki opens her eyes, she was able to reach. But when she looks at him, He also reach it. The winner is not clear except for Misato and Naegi. All of them rushed to them and asked who reached the finish line first. Kyousuke even shakes Naegi. 'Hey Naegi, Who wins? Kentaro wins right?' Aoi intervenes, 'Huh? Mizuki clearly wins that. Right, Misato?' Both of them fights as they tries to prove their side. Misato and Naegi stands to their seats and Misato announce the winner. 'Unfortunately, Kentaro reached it first... slightly, just because Mizuki's dominant hand didn't reach it on time. Naegi's team started to celebrate while Misato's team can't accept the fact. Aoi went to Shiina and inform her what happened.
[Shiina]: Huh!? Mizuki lose? You're kidding right?
[Aoi]: He-he, Kentaro is just a little bit ahead than Mizuki.
Shiina started to rant about it. She knows that Shin will start to annoy her. That thought infuriates her, He picks up the pillow and punch his annoyance in it.
[Shiina]: Damn it. We were too close.
[Aoi]: It's ok Shiina. It's just a game. And they will not win on us in the next game.
[Shiina]: Hmmmp.
Aoi then went on her backpack and picks up an ointment. She offers Shiina to let her treat her cramped leg but Shiina denies it. Until, Aoi looked down at her with a a scary face. She got no choice but let her do it.
[Aoi]: Where is your cramped leg?
[Shiina]: My right leg.
[Aoi]: Can you stretch it?
[Shiina]: No, It will just hurt.
[Aoi]: Then i have no choice.
Aoi massage Shiina. Meanwhile, Misato and Naegi tells them to rest. Misato also ordered Mizuki and Kentaro to cook for lunch. They immediately started to prepare the utensils and ingredients while Kyousuke and Kazumi starts to lit the fire. Naegi discuss to Misato and finalize the last game for it.
[Naegi]: Do you think it will be fair enough?
[Misato]: What's wrong with it?
[Naegi]: Nothing. But will they even like it?
[Misato]: Pool eh? I think it will be a decent game. I think.
[Naegi]: Then how will we even group them? It is too lengthy for everyone to play.
[Misato]: What if we only let one player on both teams?
[Naegi]: That's unfair?
[Misato]: Then what will we do?
Shin walks at them and suddenly speaks on their back.
[Shin]: How about some arcade games?
Misato was startled at Shin.
[Misato]: You startled me! Shin. What is it again?
He started to share his suggestions and join their discussion.
[Shin]: I saw some arcade games there while i am strolling around. How about some arcade games?
[Misato]: Oh-hoh. What kind of games is that.
[Naegi]: It should be something that you can compete.
[Shin]: Then, How about the arcade basketball? Our team and your team will compete, And will total the team scores and whoever has more points wins?
[Naegi]: Shin, Is that you? You are not the hyperactive idiot we know?
[Shin]: What?
[Naegi]: I mean... You are just Shin right?
[Shin]: Are you using my name as an insult?
[Misato]: Well, Shin's suggestion is not that bad. Maybe we should consider it.
[Naegi]: Fine.
Shiina was shouting in pain while Aoi is massaging her. 'Aoi, It hurts you know?' Aoi just continues it and asked her if she wanted to join in the games later. Shiina just nod at her. 'Ohh, Then brace yourself.' Shiina asked her why but its too late. Aoi forcefully stretches her feet and straighten her whole legs. Shiina shouts her pain and agony on Aoi. 'AAAAAAGGGGGHHHH'
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