Swimming Competition

After intimidating the students, Mr. Yasuda didn't end the lesson right away. Instead, he began teaching them how to swim in detail. He started with the basic swimming strokes, making sure every student learned the proper techniques.

"First, let's learn the basic movements of freestyle." Mr. Yasuda's voice echoed through the natatorium as he stood beside the pool and demonstrated each movement.

His motions were smooth and precise, and every gesture and kick showed his professionalism. He looked focused and patient, making sure every student could see and understand what he was doing.

After teaching the basic swimming movements to students with Body Abilities, Mr. Yasuda made adjustments based on their physical strength. He went around to each student, carefully observing their strokes and offering personalized advice.

"Shibata, your Dynamic Balance is excellent, but when you swim, you need to make better use of your core strength," Mr. Yasuda told him, pointing at his body. "Try using your core muscles to guide your movements with every kick. That'll make your swimming more stable."

Shibata nodded, a serious look in his eyes, and adjusted his technique according to Mr. Yasuda's instructions. Mr. Yasuda stood nearby, watching closely and occasionally nodding or offering further guidance.

With Ando, Mr. Yasuda focused on her Body Control. "Ando, your Body Control lets you execute every movement in the water with precision. But remember, swimming requires fluidity and a sense of rhythm. Try to relax a little and let your movements become more natural."

Ando followed Mr. Yasuda's advice. With a focused, determined expression, she gradually found her rhythm.

Mr. Yasuda's teaching wasn't limited to verbal instructions. He got into the water and swam alongside the students, using practical demonstrations to deepen their understanding. Every stroke and every breath looked so natural and graceful that the students couldn't help but imitate him.

"Pay attention to your breathing. Coordinate it with your movements to keep your rhythm," Mr. Yasuda said as he swam. His voice was clear and easy to hear, even in the water.

The students followed Mr. Yasuda's movements and practiced over and over. Their faces showed concentration and effort as they each did their best to master the techniques he taught them.

Mr. Yasuda's teaching style was both strict and patient, and every movement showed how much he loved and respected swimming. His expression was stern yet encouraging, making each student feel valued and motivated.

As time passed, the students' movements grew more practiced. Their strokes and kicks became stronger and more coordinated. Watching them improve, Mr. Yasuda smiled with satisfaction.

Under Mr. Yasuda's guidance, the students' swimming skills improved considerably. As they became more proficient, he presented them with a new challenge: a group competition. "Now, let's have a few races and see what you can do." His voice echoed through the natatorium, excitement shining in his eyes. "The girls will be divided into two groups of five, and we'll see which group can finish a fifty-meter swim in the shortest time. The boys will be divided into six groups, and the fastest boy from each group will compete again. The winners among the boys and girls will each receive a thousand Energy Stones." The announcement immediately fired up the students. A thousand Energy Stones was a substantial prize—not only recognition of their skills, but also a reward for their hard work.

At Mr. Yasuda's signal, the girls' competition began. The boys stood by the pool, ready to enjoy the girls' swimming. Ichinose's group consisted of Ichinose, Amikura, Himeno, Kohashi Yume, and Ando. These five girls were far prettier on average than the other group, so naturally, everyone's eyes were drawn to them.

Everyone thought Ando was likely to win thanks to her outstanding Body Control Ability, but the other girls' swimming was just as captivating. The boys from Class B were quite restrained as they watched appreciatively; no one made an inappropriate comment.

As the race began, the five girls in Ichinose's group took their places at the starting line, their faces filled with confidence and determination. At the sound of Mr. Yasuda's whistle, they plunged into the water like arrows released from their bows, sending water spraying across the pool.

Ichinose's strokes were graceful and powerful. Her arms traced perfect arcs through the water, while her kicks were strong and rhythmic. Every stroke looked so natural, as if she had become one with the water.

Amikura showed off her Vigorous Spirit Ability, which boosted her speed and strength. She was remarkably impressive in the water, every kick full of power and every stroke precise.

Himeno and Kohashi were no less determined. Their strokes were just as graceful as they struggled through the water, doing their best to catch up with the swimmers ahead.

Ando demonstrated her excellent Body Control. Her movements were precise and efficient, and every turn and breath was flawless. She gradually pulled ahead, becoming the favorite to win.

The boys by the pool watched the race without taking their eyes off the swimmers, quietly discussing each girl's performance.

"Look at Ichinose's strokes. They're so smooth," one boy exclaimed.

"Amikura's impressive, too. She's gotten a lot faster," another boy said.

"Himeno and Kohashi are giving it their all, too. They have beautiful strokes," someone added.

"Ando's definitely going to win. Her technique is perfect," one boy said with certainty.

As the race went on, Ando's performance drew more and more attention. Her Body Control Ability made every movement in the water precise, and she gradually pulled ahead of the other swimmers. As she neared the finish, she didn't slow down. Instead, she accelerated over the final few meters.

Ando's arms cut powerfully through the water, and her kicks were fast and forceful. Her body stayed nearly parallel to the surface, generating astonishing propulsion. Amid a spray of water, Ando touched the finish line first, winning the race.

The other girls reacted in different ways. Amako Kura came in right behind her, wearing a slight smile. Although she hadn't won, she was satisfied with her performance. Ichinose looked a little disappointed. She knew she had done her best, but still hadn't achieved the result she'd hoped for.

Kohashi Yume and Yuki Hino were the last to reach the finish. Disappointment showed clearly on their faces. Even so, they were proud of how hard they had tried.

After the race, Amikura went straight to congratulate Ando. "Congratulations, Ando. You were amazing." Her words were sincere and friendly.

After seeing Ando's impressive performance, the girls in the other group realized they had little chance of beating her time. They gave up on trying to take first place and focused instead on finishing as well as they could.

The other group's race soon ended as well. They had performed admirably, but they clearly couldn't beat Ando. Ando was the girls' division winner.

The atmosphere around the pool was both tense and excited. The boys applauded all the girls' performances, praising Ando's victory while also feeling proud of the other girls' efforts and fighting spirit.

Mr. Yasuda stood beside the pool, satisfaction in his eyes. "Excellent, Ando. You thoroughly deserve the win. The rest of you did well, too. You all showed your strength and how hard you worked."