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Chapter 105 Kyudo Department · Trial Training

If there is anything Uesugi hates the most, it is probably the interruption of sleep during lunch break.

Facing the scorching heat of summer in May, leaning as much as possible on the shade under the planted tree on the right, Kai Uesugi held his bow bag in his left hand, and walked nonchalantly on the path next to the wide playground.

The thud of metal hitting a baseball, incessantly.It was very pleasant to listen to, but every time it was accompanied by a sweaty roar, it was unavoidably dull.

Why can I always see them training?

Kaoru Uesugi's excellent eyesight can see that there are many girls talking and laughing in the rest area of ​​the baseball field.

They cheer up the members of the baseball club from time to time, and they look very enthusiastic.

Japan's high school baseball ranks first, football ranks second, and its popularity is undeniable. Maybe this is the treatment only available in the popular department?
Walking to a deserted corner of the campus, stepping into the archery department, the breath of green grass in the field of vision is riding on the breeze, rushing towards you.

Kaoru Uesugi's drowsiness from being interrupted by sleep was swept away.

Qingyouya and Sugita Sohei came from the other side of the lawn with arrows in hand.

Apparently a round has been shot.

Seeing Kai Uesugi holding a bow bag at the entrance, Qing Yuya also took off her shoes and stepped on the wheat-yellow wooden plank.

"Uesugi-san is preparing to participate in the district competition?"

"That's right." Uesugi Kai said, "After all, I have a goal."

"500 million yen?" Qing Youya also smiled.

"It's clear, isn't it?" Kai Uesugi glanced at Masanobu Hirata who was coming from the fitting room, then turned his head slightly and said to the two people in front of him.

"Getting 500 million yen means—to win the first place?"

Kai Uesugi put down the bow bag in his hand and said casually: "Although I don't even know the rules of the game, I still have some confidence."

From the eyes of others, he must be very arrogant when he said this.

But Sohei Sugita agreed with his words very much, with a serious expression: "Although there are not many people in our archery department, we still have strength, and we have achieved good results in team competitions in previous years."

"Haha~" Masanobu Hirata, who just came over, scratched his head in embarrassment when he heard the word grades, "Except for Sugita-senpai, in fact, everyone else in our men's team is not very good."

Sohei Sugita's strength, if placed in the individual competition, is most likely to be the first level.

But he doesn't seem to be aiming at this, this time the regional competition is only going to participate in the five-person team competition.

"You don't need to be modest, our Kyudo club is still very capable." Suhei Sugita took a special look at Uesugi Kai.

"So, why did you call me here at noon today?" Kaoru Uesugi had already taken out the bamboo bow from the bow bag, and interjected.

There are only four of them in the Archery Department.

"train."

Terrifying in a nutshell.

Kaoru Uesugi was not surprised.

Qing Youya also put her right hand on her chin: "Well, it's actually not considered training, because there is not enough time at noon. It can be considered as knowing the rules of the team competition in advance."

"Is there a qualifier for the district competition? Or is it a draw?" Uesugi asked, he really didn't know anything about it.

"Yes," Hirata Masanobu said with a smile, "About 60 schools in the entire Shinjuku area participated, and this year there may be more. The selection method is five people shooting four times, two rounds of competition, and finally the top 20 schools with the most hits will be selected .”

Five people shoot four times, which means that the whole team must shoot 40 arrows.

These forty arrows don't need to hit the bull's-eye, as long as they hit.

But even so, it is extremely difficult.

In nearly 60 schools in the entire Shinjuku area, only half of the 40 arrows hit the target, and they are already on the passing line.

Archery seems to be a very simple thing, but when you really get started, you will understand that it is a troublesome thing to aim the bow at a target more than 20 meters away.

The process of lifting and drawing the bow requires not only the strength of the arms, but also the even strength of the back.

Countless beginners have been injured several times because they only use their arms to draw the bow.

After taking the arrow and raising the bow to stabilize the hand gesture, you will use the big three——to push the bow and draw the string at the same time, so as to achieve a stable effect of pulling the bow evenly from left to right.

But the average novice can draw a bow and shoot an outrageous arrow is already very good, not to mention the need to pay attention to various details and various corrective actions.

Only when you really get in touch with Kyudo will you understand that learning it also requires a lot of patience.

There is one point that Hirata Masanobu has always been curious about: "Why did Uesugi improve so fast? You don't look like a novice at all."

Several novices in the same class as him have not hit the target with a single arrow up to now.

Uesugi Kai glanced at the unwound bamboo bow in his hand: "If you have to say something about your experience, it's probably about paying attention to details."

He didn't lie, he relied on his own understanding to correct any deviations in shooting patterns under the guidance of seniors.

Sohei Sugita put the arrow in his hand in the quiver, looked up and said, "Well, Uesugi was also a beginner at first, and unlike others, he could quickly understand what I mean."

"Shooting type, within the hand, angle view, big three, bow back. I only need to demonstrate these movements and details once, and he will be able to comprehend them, integrate them, and use them in actual combat."

Can learn it once?
Hearing this sentence, Hirata Masanobu couldn't help showing a wry smile: "Oh, I can't be envious. I studied for a year, but the more I learned, the more I went back, and there was no progress."

Qing Youya also patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "These are all secondary, I think you have a pretty good attitude."

"A straight shot is a must, I know."

"Is Sugai still here?" Hirata Masanobu asked.

"It should be soon. I heard that he is preparing for the exam recently, and every day is full of time." Qing Youya also replied.

"I can't handle the exam." Sohei Sugita, who had already grasped the bamboo bow in his left hand, walked slowly and heard the conversation between the two.

"Senior, you don't actually need to go to college, do you? Considering your status in the archery world."

Suhei Sugita shook his head: "Although my grades are not very good, I still want to experience college life."

After Uesugi Kai had been winding the string for a while, he stepped into the dojo with a fresh face holding a blue bow bag.

With sweat dripping from his forehead, he bowed to everyone: "Sorry, I'm late."

"It's okay, just chat for a few more minutes." Qing Youya also smiled at him.

There are very few people in the archery department, and the ministers and vice ministers treat people kindly.

Generally speaking, it is a very peaceful place, and I will not say much if I leave early, it all depends on my self-consciousness.

This is the main reason Uesugi Kai stayed here.

After getting acquainted with Eiyoshi Sugai, the five began their first training for the team competition.

The order of admission to the competition is tentatively decided as follows:
"Omae · Uesugi Kai"

"Two, Hideyoshi Sugai"

"Medium Qingyou Yaya"

"Falling Front Hirata Masanobu"

"Put your seat Suhei Sugita"

During the game, shots must be made in the order from "big forward" to "lower position".

"Why is Uesugi in the top position?" Hideyoshi Sugai asked everyone before officially entering the arena.

"The first arrow without momentum will greatly affect the morale of the team." Suhei Sugita explained.

Under normal circumstances, the big front position means the ace of a team.

(End of this chapter)