Second Section Ability Theory

Hoshimiya-sensei's gaze swept across the classroom, and her voice was calm and firm. "All right, everyone, let's return to our seats and get ready to begin the second lesson of Ability Theory."

At Hoshimiya-sensei's words, the students stopped talking and quickly returned to their seats. They knew her lessons were always full of knowledge and surprises, and none of them wanted to miss a thing.

Itozawa, Ichinose, Shibata, and Kanzaki also returned to their seats. Though they still felt a little uneasy, they understood that the most important thing now was to focus on learning and improve their knowledge of abilities.

Hoshimiya-sensei stood at the front of the classroom, her gaze gentle but resolute. "In our last lesson, we discussed the classifications of abilities and Mind-Type Ability. Today, we'll briefly cover Body Ability."

"Body Ability is the most widespread type of ability." As Hoshimiya-sensei explained, her gaze suddenly settled on Shibata. "For example, Shibata from our class has a typical Body Ability."

As she spoke, Ichinose took notes attentively.

When Shibata heard his name, he couldn't help sitting up straight. He remembered how Hoshimiya-sensei had teased him for getting impatient last lesson. This time, he'd kept quiet throughout class, wishing he could bury his head in his desk.

But Hoshimiya-sensei still wouldn't let him off the hook, and he looked a little embarrassed.

Her gaze remained on Shibata. "Shibata," she called softly, with a hint of expectation in her voice. "Could you demonstrate your Dynamic Balance Ability for everyone?"

At the sound of his name, Shibata hesitated for a moment, then stood up and walked confidently to the center of the classroom.

There was a hint of nervousness in his eyes, but more than that, he was excited to show off his ability.

Hoshimiya-sensei smiled gently, her eyes seeming to encourage him without a word.

"Dynamic balance is an ability that allows its user to keep their body stable in all kinds of dynamic environments." As she explained, Hoshimiya-sensei led Shibata over to a Balance Ball.

Only then did everyone notice that Hoshimiya-sensei had brought a prop.

The enormous rubber ball had a smooth surface. Staying steady on it required exceptional balance.

Shibata took a deep breath, focused his gaze, and lowered his body slightly before hopping lightly onto the Balance Ball.

His feet landed steadily on the ball, and his body rose and fell slightly with its elasticity. He began slowly adjusting his center of gravity, spreading his arms to keep his balance.

Hoshimiya-sensei stood nearby, her eyes following Shibata's movements closely, ready to offer guidance at any moment.

"Look, he's adjusting his center of gravity. That's the key to dynamic balance."

As she spoke, Hoshimiya-sensei mimicked Shibata's movements. Her gestures were graceful, as if she were on the ball herself. She explained, "When you're moving, whether running or jumping, you need to keep adjusting your posture to adapt to different surfaces."

Shibata's movements on the Balance Ball grew increasingly fluid. He began trying more complicated moves, such as standing on one leg and even making small jumps on the ball. He focused intently on each movement, striving to keep his body steady.

Hoshimiya-sensei continued explaining. "The most basic way to strengthen this ability is to do plenty of coordination and reaction-speed training, such as practicing on unstable surfaces."

As Shibata performed, the students' attention turned to him. They saw how Dynamic Balance Ability could be applied in practice and felt its appeal. A confident smile gradually spread across Shibata's face. His movements grew bolder, and he even completed a perfect 360-degree spin on the Balance Ball.

Hoshimiya-sensei watched Shibata, satisfaction shining in her eyes. She knew that seeing the ability demonstrated in practice would deepen the students' understanding of Dynamic Balance Ability. She clapped softly to show her appreciation for Shibata, while also encouraging the others to take part and be willing to demonstrate their own abilities.

Next, Hoshimiya-sensei turned to Ando. Her gaze settled on him, and her voice was gentle and encouraging. "Ando, you're up. Please show us how well you've mastered Body Control."

Ando, a slender, composed boy, rose from his seat. A hint of focus showed in his eyes as he walked to the center of the classroom with light, confident steps.

His long hair swayed gently as he walked, and he carried himself with unhurried composure.

"Body Control allows its user to precisely control their movements, even surpassing the limits of ordinary human physiology."

As she spoke, Hoshimiya-sensei led Ando to a spacious, open area. With no obstacles in the way, it was the perfect place to demonstrate Body Control.

Ando stood in the middle of the open space, took a deep breath, and closed his eyes to focus. When he opened them again, his gaze had grown more determined. He began demonstrating a series of difficult moves.

First, Ando performed a One-Handed Handstand. His movements were fluid and steady, as if gravity barely affected him.

The muscles in his arms stood out clearly, showing how precisely he controlled his strength.

Hoshimiya-sensei stood nearby, following Ando's movements closely as she explained to the students, "Look at how Ando uses muscle control to hold this difficult pose."

Next, Ando moved into a series of complex Gymnastics Moves, including an Aerial Spin and an elegant landing. His muscles engaged with each movement, every action precise and flawless, demonstrating his ability to control even the slightest movement of his body.

Finally, he finished the routine. The muscles throughout his body relaxed perfectly, and his figure returned to its usual balanced proportions.

Hoshimiya-sensei continued, "To strengthen this ability, Ando needs to improve through repeated practice and by challenging himself with increasingly difficult moves."

Ando's movements grew more and more complex. His body seemed to turn into a nimble machine, with every joint and muscle moving precisely according to his will.

He even performed a difficult Backflip without any support, landing as lightly as a cat.

Hoshimiya-sensei continued, "Unlike Dynamic Balance, Ando isn't achieving balance in the same movements by controlling his center of gravity. Instead, he controls his body and distributes his strength according to each movement to achieve the same result. If Ando wants to improve further, he'll need to learn to control his balance from Shibata."

She looked at Shibata, who was beaming with pride. "Of course, the same goes for Shibata. I didn't tell him to go ask Ando for guidance right away because he hasn't fully trained his balance yet. If Ando didn't have such a weak foundation in balance, I wouldn't even recommend that he learn from Shibata."

As soon as she finished speaking, Shibata's grinning face fell, while Ando couldn't help letting out a faint smile.

Hoshimiya-sensei's explanations were detailed and vivid. She not only explained the theoretical foundations of abilities, but also used practical examples to help the students better understand how they could be applied. Her teaching method drew everyone into the lesson, and each student thought about how to improve their own ability.

Under Hoshimiya-sensei's guidance, the lesson gave the students a thorough understanding of Body Ability and sparked their interest in exploring abilities further.

Though Shibata had felt a little embarrassed at first, he gradually became absorbed in studying abilities as the lesson went on, and began to think seriously about how to use his own.