On Sunday, for a change, Shōgo enjoyed sleeping in. The main reason was that yesterday's exertion had been substantial, and his body needed extended sleep to recover.
However, just as Shōgo opened his eyes, a gray and white furry figure had already bounded into his room, approaching his bed and incessantly calling out in soft tones.
Extending his large hand, he lifted the creature for a glance. Its small tongue kept licking his hand affectionately, incredibly cute and gentle.
Setting it down, Shōgo got up, washed up quickly, and then made his way to the dining room. His mother had left a bag of milk, a slice of bread, and a fried egg on the table for him. She always made him a fried egg ever since he mentioned not wanting to eat raw eggs, a gesture that deeply warmed Shōgo's heart with the comfort of family.
After finishing breakfast, he put on a casual jacket and headed out with the creature in tow for a leisurely walk.
The sun at 10:30 in the morning wasn't scorching; it bestowed a warm feeling on the skin, making Shōgo feel content.
At this moment, Shōgo looked completely like someone out for a stroll with his dog, relaxed with a touch of casualness.
After taking a long walk in the park and beginning to stick out his tongue to cool down, Shōgo strolled back to his villa.
Once he returned home, his mother, who had gone shopping for groceries, was already in the kitchen preparing a meal. Feeling somewhat leisurely, Shōgo washed his hands and began to help his mother.
After lunch and a one-hour break, Shōgo slung his basketball over his shoulder and wore his sports backpack as he headed to the fencing hall.
Sunday at the fencing hall meant a higher number of attendees, with every arena full of action.
Dressed in full fencing gear, Shōgo scanned all the arenas. With a slightly carefree smile, he took confident strides toward a particular arena.
In the arena, two agile and graceful figures were engaged in a back-and-forth duel. Both were nearly the same height, though one was slightly slimmer than the other.
Rei, with long black hair, stood at around 180 cm tall. Her mature figure coupled with her tight protective gear accentuated her curves, making her exceptionally captivating.
As a result, Shōgo couldn't help but stare at her with his eyes glued to her, occasionally swallowing his saliva.
With an intense gaze from all around the fencing hall, Shōgo knew that many eyes were silently focused on this arena, observing every move. Yet, among those who dared to openly approach and observe, it was only Shōgo.
This resulted in many fencers in the arena being distracted, caught off guard by their opponents, and left in a sorry state.
Even those practicing mixed-gender matches weren't exempt from being beaten mercilessly by their female opponents.
However, none of this concerned Shōgo. By now, he had picked up two clean white towels and willingly offered his services.
"Yo! Isn't this the cold, elegant, noble, ice-cold, and pure Miyazaki Rei? Feeling tired? Let me wipe away your sweat."
After a series of compliments, Rei, the tall woman with long black hair, rolled her eyes at him but accepted the towel. She removed her headgear and wiped the sweat from her fair face.
Being so close, Shōgo didn't dare to stare too closely, fearing he might get slashed by Rei's fencing sword.
Turning around, he fetched another towel and handed it to the blushing Rina, who was smiling at him.
"Then there's our Rina-chan, exquisite and charming, with a celestial beauty that's beyond earthly. Come, let me help you wipe."
Rina shyly glanced at Shōgo before taking the towel and wiping her face.
Shōgo paid no mind to being dismissed by Rei's disgusted look. He could only show a smiling face to cover up his embarrassment.
Seeing the envious gazes of the other male fencers in the hall, Shōgo boldly shouted.
"Come on, who's up for a 300-round bout with me?"
His challenge was met with a barrage of responses.
"I'll do it!"
"I'm in!"
"Count me in!"
...
Smiling, Shōgo called out each name and had them step up one by one.
Their courage was commendable, they were obviously driven to show off in front of the two beauties. These contestants faced their opponents boldly, unafraid of death or danger, and stepped into the arena to endure Shōgo's onslaught.
With his strength, agility, and reflexes having significantly improved recently, these individuals were no match for Shōgo. He had transcended the level of an ordinary athlete in fencing.
As a result, these individuals became Shōgo's defeated underlings, sacrificed to hone his physical prowess.
Lastly, he challenged the last person who had boasted confidently. Unaware that he was the one boasting arrogantly, Shōgo approached Rei and Rina.
Rei cast a scornful look at him, while Rina offered a shy smile.
"Come, I'll treat you both to coffee!"
"Tch, so grand. I thought you were going to treat us to a feast."
"Ha-ha!"
Fine, Shōgo succumbed to Rei's disapproval. He was just a student, after all, without any income. How could he afford to treat the two beauties to a lavish meal?
Thus, he followed Rei, who walked as if she were the boss, and exited the training room to change clothes.
In the café, soft background music wafted through the air like a gentle breeze.
After taking a sip of the chocolate coffee recommended by Rina, which supposedly replenished energy quickly, Shōgo flipped through a magazine and occasionally glanced at the two stunning ladies before him.
This world seemed to be filled with beautiful girls. If they weren't exuding sensuality and allure, they were adorable. Life in this manga-inspired world was indeed quite blissful.
Lost in thought, Shōgo began to daydream, his gaze fixed on the magazine. A light tap from Rina brought him back to reality.
Turning to look at the girl who had been staring at him, Shōgo asked, somewhat clueless.
"What's up, Rina-chan?"
"Shōgo-kun, what are you thinking about? You've been staring at that magazine for over half an hour."
"Oh, the magazine is interesting, so I'm just reading it."
Seated across from Shōgo, Rei, the mature beauty with long black hair, spoke with a tone of disbelief.
"Is the magazine interesting? I haven't seen you flip a single page. By the way, what's this magazine about?"
"Uh... Oh... Ah... Hey, Rina-chan, could you lend me your homework and notes for tomorrow? Oh, and by the way, what does this magazine say?"
"Change the subject, pervert."
As time flowed by amidst Shōgo's embarrassment, Rina's gentle laughter, and Rei's playful teasing, they left the coffee shop. Shōgo picked up a free poster from the café's table and stashed it in his backpack, then followed the two stunning ladies with measured steps.