Volume 2 Chapter 9 Fumi-Chan's School Looks Different Now Because It's Autumn
After that, I continue practicing with Nakagaito and Namiki-san. We practice throwing and heading the volleyball accurately. It seems like I understand how to control the ball better now.
When Nakagaito throws the ball to me or Namiki-san, we can return it back to her accurately. This helps us continue the game smoothly.
Surprisingly, I've become good at returning passes smoothly too.
I thought Nakagaito was already skilled, but she's even better than I expected.
As the sun sets and it starts to get darker,
"I think we should stop practicing for today. I feel like I've learned how to control the ball better. Thank you both for practicing with me."
I said that, and Namiki-san smiled and said,
"No, no, thank you. Now I can play in the ball game tournament without any hesitation."
However, Nakagaito clapped her hands and looked around with a serious face.
"Well, we have just learned how to pass the ball over and under the net. We can do sets with the ball going over, and receives with the ball going under. But we haven't practiced serving or attacking yet, so let's not get too excited."
"Oh, that's true. It won't mean anything without a successful serve. But tomorrow we have home economics club activities, so we'll have to figure out something during lunch break."
I said that, and Nakagaito proudly replied,
"No problem, I'll join you for practice during lunch break tomorrow."
Namiki-san also said,
"I-I'd like it too."
Nakagaito nodded and said,
"Of course."
After returning the borrowed volleyball to the PE storage room, we started walking home.
Once the sports festival is over, I should express my gratitude to Nakagaito for something.
When we arrived at Tsunaduma Station, I said goodbye to the two girls and transferred to the Tozai Line at Funabashi station.
And then, I got on the train that just arrived and sat in my seat. But someone called my name.
"Oh? Atchan?"
I looked up, and there was my chilhood friend, Fumi-chan.
Fumi-chan sat next to me.
"Are you going home too, Fumi-chan?"
"Yeah, I was in the school library today, so I'm a little late. By the way, Atchan... why is your face swollen? What happened?"
"Oh, well, our school is having a sports festival soon, and I'm playing volleyball. I got hit in the face by the ball a few times during practice, maybe that's why."
When I said that, Fumi-chan laughed.
"Atchan, you're not really good at sports, huh? You used to fall a lot."
"Yeah, that's true. Although I haven't been falling randomly lately."
"At my school, we have sports festivals in autumn, and the cultural festival is coming up soon."
"I see, it might be a bit different, huh?"
"Well, you know, my school doesn't have many events like that. It focuses more on studying, so it can't be helped, but sometimes I envy Atchan who can participate in various activities."
"Our school is also quite special. At the end of the first part of the school year, we have art appreciation events like 'music,' 'theater,' and 'classical performing arts' in Narashino bunka hall, even though we are in the regular program. It feels more like an art school than a regular one."
As we talked about such small things, we reached Magomezawa station, so we got off the train and went home.
And then, I noticed something about Fumi-chan's uniform.
"Oh, Fumi-chan's school has already changed to summer uniforms, right?"
That's right, until May, she was wearing a black sailor uniform. But now Fumi-chan was wearing a white one.
"Oh, this isn't a summer uniform, it's the mid-term uniform. From June to October, we wear white uniforms but with long sleeves."
"Oh, I see, it's a mid-term uniform. For us with blazers, we can simply take off the jacket if it gets too hot. But with sailor uniforms, you can't really remove anything, so it must be challenging."
When I said that, Fumi-chan tilted her head.
"Well, Atchan, do you think that underneath the sailor uniform, we're only wearing underwear like a bra?"
"Huh? Isn't that the case?"
At least in a cosplay brothel, there's nothing worn under the sailor uniform, and in anime or manga, you don't see shirts or anything under the sailor uniform, right?
When I said that, Fumi-chan shrugged and said,
"Well, you know, it's normal to wear an undershirt or a cami under the sailor uniform."
"Oh, is that so?"
"Well, it can be hot, troublesome, or inconvenient with sleeves or collars sticking out, so some people might not wear them, especially in summer. Also, since the collar and chest area are open, the options for what to wear underneath are quite limited, and it can be quite challenging to choose innerwear because it's embarrassing if it's visible from the waist. "
"I see, it's tough for girls."
"Yeah, it is. The air conditioning in classrooms or cram schools may sometimes be set at a low temperature to suit boys, so it can be too cold, and in such cases, girls might wear summer vests. But when you go outside, it can be extremely hot too."
"Well, that's true."
"And it's normal to wear black shorts under the skirt."
"Huh? Black shorts?"
"Short leggings. Sometimes we also wear special sanitary leggings during our period."
"I see, it's tough being a girl."
"It really is. Just thinking about and preparing our outfits is already tough for us girls."
"And dealing with hair styling is also a struggle, right? Girls really have it tough. I think Fumi-chan is amazing, especially with all the studying she has to do."
When I said that, Fumi-chan chuckled.
"Seriously, Atchan, I'm glad you understand that. The boys at my school seem to only care about studying, nothing else."
"Your school has a high academic ranking, around 74, so it seems like it's filled with those types of guys."
"But studying all day, every day at school, then studying at cram school until 10 p.m. after that... high school life doesn't seem enjoyable at all."
"Well, even if you get into a good university now and graduate, it doesn't guarantee a secure future. I sometimes wonder if spending all three years of high school just studying is the right choice... Still, it's hard to say because having good grades and a prestigious university degree is important."
While we were chatting about this, we arrived home.
"Okay then, Atchan, goodbye for now."
"Goodbye to you too, Fumi-chan. I hope you have pleasant dreams tonight."
"Hehe. I'm confident I will."
As I think about Fumi-chan going into the house next door and saying these words, I wonder if she is feeling content. At least, I want to believe she is not feeling unhappy.
Oh, by the way, I should have inquired about when Fumi-chan's school cultural festival is and if students from other schools are allowed to visit.
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