Upon arriving at the sports field, I immediately began doing push-ups, sit-ups, and squats. These exercises are part of the daily training routine I must follow to complete the system tasks.
Yes, after a year had passed, the system assigned me other tasks besides running. These tasks aim to strengthen my muscles and improve my overall endurance.
So, I will do these three types of exercises first before continuing with running. It's a great way to start training, ensuring all parts of my body get balanced workouts.
Approximately ten minutes later, I managed to complete fifty repetitions of each exercise. Although I was exhausted, I felt satisfied having completed the first part of my training for the day.
After a short rest, I began running around the sports field. The starry night sky and the gentle breeze seemed to cheer me on to keep going and finish my run.
Midway through my run, I saw Aunt Todoroki and her four children, along with my parents, come to the edge of the sports field and watch me run laps. Their presence gave me additional motivation to complete my training well.
They didn't interrupt my training and waited for me to finish in silence. They appeared patient, offering significant moral support. Some time later, the system notification sounded in my head again. I knew this was a sign that I had completed the last part of my training.
So, I started slowing my running pace down to a normal walk, as stopping abruptly after intense exercise isn't good for the body.
Gradually, I decreased my running speed to a leisurely walk to help my muscles recover. As I walked, Aunt Rei approached me with her four children, carrying bottled water from a vending machine.
"Drink this water first, Himaru-kun," Aunt Rei said in a calm tone, handing me the bottle of water.
"Thank you, Aunt Rei," I replied politely, taking the water bottle from her.
"No, I should be the one thanking you. After what you said, I saw the spark return to my husband's eyes, reminiscent of when we first got married. I deeply appreciate what you said in the classroom earlier," she said, bowing to me.
"There's no need for that, Aunt Rei," I said, trying to prevent her from bowing any further, feeling awkward about this gesture.
Following that, my father didn't end up treating us to a restaurant because, in the end, Endeavor treated our group instead. Although he didn't admit it, he was very grateful for my previous words. This action showed that my words had a positive impact on him.
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So, he treated our entire group to his favorite luxurious restaurant. We all enjoyed the delicious food and the comfortable atmosphere of the restaurant.
At the end of our time together, Fuyumi shyly gave me her phone number.
"I told you, Uncle, you should just hand Fuyumi over to me," I said jokingly.
"I have to admit, you have a mature mind, but I will never hand Fuyumi over to you, you cheeky boy!" Endeavor responded, shouting, showcasing his fiery personality.
Eventually, we parted ways and returned to our respective homes. That night was filled with beautiful memories and warmth, leaving an unforgettable impression.
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While the UA Sports Festival was going on vibrantly, a horrifying crime was occurring in a luxury building in the same city as our protagonist. Red bloodstains covered the entire building, with dismembered human body parts scattered across the floors.
Only one person was left alive, standing expressionlessly at the crime scene.
Suddenly, footsteps were heard outside the building as if someone was approaching the crime scene. The sound grew closer, creating tension inside the horror-filled building.
The footsteps sounded very light, like those of a small child. Light steps that seemed to carry no weight, yet starkly contrasted the grim atmosphere inside the building.
And indeed, it was a small child coming. She had striking red hair. The small figure looked innocent and unassuming.
But when she opened the room's door, what she saw was like a scene from hell. Her eyes locked onto the horrifying sight before her – blood everywhere, dismembered bodies, and the stench of death in the air.
Every detail she saw was shocking, creating a scene she would never forget. Her face showed a mix of fear, confusion, and deep sadness.
Among the lifeless bodies was her own parents'.
"Father… Mother…"
The child stood frozen, tears streaming down her face, reflecting a blend of fear, confusion, and deep sadness at the sight of her parents' cold, stiff bodies.
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"Yesterday was truly an enjoyable day," I thought. "Many interesting and unexpected things happened during my time at the UA Sports Festival. I'm thankful I got a ticket from Ryuko-nee and could watch it live."
I pondered this while doing push-ups on my bedroom floor. Recalling the enjoyable moments from the previous day, I completed my set of push-ups with enthusiasm. From today, my running schedule will be shifted to after school hours. In the mornings before school, I will do other exercises assigned by the system.
After finishing my workout, I left my room and went to the kitchen to grab a drink from the fridge. It felt refreshing after working out, and I felt a sense of vitality throughout my body. My mother was a bit surprised to see me coming out of my room instead of entering through the front door as usual.
"Himaru-kun, aren't you running in the park today?" my mother asked, curious about my schedule change.
"Starting today, I'll switch my running schedule to after school, and in the morning, I'll exercise in my room first," I said firmly.
"Oh, I thought you had given up on becoming a Hero!" my mother replied, slightly surprised but with a gentle smile.
And so our usual friendly chat continued as I helped my mother prepare breakfast. I helped willingly, feeling the warmth of our conversation.
As usual, my father was still sleeping comfortably in his room. "Lazybones!" I thought, seeing how comfortably he slept while we were already busy starting the day.
"See you later, Ryuko-nee!" I waved to Ryuko-nee and walked cheerfully to school.
Today, my desk mate, Emilia-chan, didn't come to class. I thought it was normal; perhaps she was unwell or had an urgent family matter. So, I attended class happyly, unaware that something was wrong.
But the next day and the days that followed, she still didn't attend class, so after school, I wanted to ask the teacher if something bad had happened to Emilia. I felt worried, wanting to ensure everything was okay.
And indeed, something had happened.
"Teacher isn't sure if it's right to tell you this now, but because of your relatively mature behavior, I will inform you of what happened to Emilia-chan's family," the teacher said carefully.
"Have you been watching the news this past week?" my teacher asked, trying to determine if I knew about the horrific events.
Upon hearing this, a very bad feeling arose in my heart. There had been many news reports in the past week about robberies, kidnappings, murders, and more.
But the worst was the news of a human massacre carried out by a young woman under 20 years old in a luxury building. The building was also in this city, so my family and I were shocked when we saw the news.
"If you've been paying attention to the news in this city over the past week, you must know about the massacre in the luxury building," the teacher said firmly.
"At that time, Emilia-chan and her family were in that building," the teacher continued in a heavy tone.
"Is Emilia-chan okay?" I asked, full of concern for my desk mate.
"Emilia-chan is fine, but both of her parents died in that incident," the teacher explained sadly.
Hearing this terrible news, I didn't know what expression to show. Feelings of sadness, shock, and confusion mixed within me.
After that, the teacher told me to go home and, for the time being, asked me to keep this event a secret. So, I could only go home with mixed feelings, trying to process everything I had just heard.