Going again to the boxing fitness center two weeks after concluding that final session, the very first thing I checked was if one thing had modified.

Nothing, after all. It’s the identical boxing fitness center that was no completely different than the others of its sort.

Anybody might are available in for a trial however it’s extra usually that the premises had been crammed with those that signed up for membership. They had been both taking boxing as a passion or coaching themselves in hopes of at some point turning into expert sufficient to show it into their occupation. It is truly uncommon to seek out somebody choosing it up simply to enhance their bodily health since there have been much more options for it.

Naturally, there have been additionally some newbie boxers however nobody was a professional.

From what I heard, those that managed to debut as a professional with this boxing fitness center as their start line would transfer to a different department – which Hisa-jii additionally co-owned. The amenities obtainable there and the placement had been higher for execs who would prepare for his or her upcoming matches.

In a approach, this could possibly be thought of an entry-level boxing fitness center. Possibly Sena would even be despatched there sooner or later. However nicely, it’s too early to consider it.

For now, what’s in entrance of her is the Interhigh. And for me, it’s my new college students.

Or so I assumed that was all.

After greeting Hisa-jii and testing the supposed college students that signed up for the course, a shock awaited me.

Other than center schoolers, grade schoolers and their guardians, I discovered somebody that shouldn’t be right here. Or quite, I didn’t anticipate her to return with out telling me about this. She had my contact particulars, in spite of everything. Moreover, we even exchanged messages earlier earlier than I met up with Juri.

“Junior-kun, you have to be shocked chancing upon me right here, no? Nonetheless, that is no coincidence. I elected to enroll in your course with out telling you. I missed it the final time, keep in mind?” With a sleek smile that appeared to attract the highlight to her, a sure lady along with her iconic golden ringlets stood out after most of those that signed up had been already guided in by Ayu.

Yep. It’s none aside from Marika.

Earlier than replying to her, my head rapidly moved to verify our neighborhood and positive sufficient, I might see one of many two males in fits that was serving as her driver and bodyguard outdoors.

Their automobile was most likely parked someplace and since I arrived right here with Ayu, I didn’t discover him there…

In any case, with what she simply mentioned, I acquired reminded of what occurred almost two weeks in the past. In the course of the tenth session, she confirmed up right here. As a result of she heard Ichihara-san’s daughter, Koharu, speaking about ‘Onoda-sensei’, she opted to return and verify this boxing fitness center out.

At the moment, I used to be nonetheless cautious about her however because of Sena accompanying her all through that final session, not solely we acquired to know extra about her, however she additionally someway befriended this golden ringlet. It’s truly a shock that with how our relationship had progressed, she by no means introduced up Sena…

However desirous about it, there’s most likely no window for them to speak once more after that day. Sena didn’t get her quantity and certainly, Marika was the identical.

Uh… Admittedly, I forgot that she needed to enroll within the course. She additionally by no means introduced it up at any time when we had been collectively, in spite of everything. I most likely assumed that she already dropped that thought.

However now that she’s right here… there’s no different alternative however to accommodate her. In addition to, greater than being shocked, I’m glad to see her. This meant that nothing dangerous occurred to her. Ichihara Jun was a fangless hound who might solely bark.

Not that I hoped for him to make a transfer however with all the things that occurred, I used to be anticipating him to do one thing, you recognize? Like utilizing his daddy’s energy and authority once more. If he’s ready for issues to escalate additional then… I’ll be his visitor.

Pulling again my shock and placing on a real smile whereas additionally maintaining with how I introduced myself right here, I replied to Marika,

“Certainly. Nonetheless, I by no means thought you had been severe about it. You actually acquired me there, senpai. We could go then? I nonetheless have to alter.”

“Un. Let’s go. I’m enthusiastic about this, Junior-kun. I heard plenty of good issues from Koharu-chan.” Marika cheerfully claimed. I assumed she was going to leap and hug my arm however surprisingly, she’s exhibiting nice restraint at present.

Most probably, she already accustomed herself to how issues go right here… if she thoughtlessly clings to me, it would mirror badly on me contemplating I’d be instructing one other sixty college students.

Anyway, like final time, regardless of donning sports activities apparel, this lady’s class couldn’t be hidden fully. Simply by standing up and talking shortly, it drew plenty of consideration to her. It’s already a shock that nobody tried to hit on her but.

After we had been about to enter the inside space of the boxing fitness center, Ayu confirmed up from that door. Most probably, she’s about to verify on me.

Upon seeing Marika subsequent to me, the very first thing she did was to look her up and down earlier than turning to me, her eyes demanding a proof from me.

Nonetheless, earlier than I might even begin introducing the 2 to one another, Ayu checked out Marika once more and realized that she had already seen her earlier than.

“Wait. You’re that lady with Sena. Are you additionally right here to enroll in his course?”

Proper… Though they had been each current that day, they really didn’t work together with one another. Ayu was serving to me conduct these sparring matches whereas Sena and Marika had been solely watching from the aspect.

Marika gracefully nodded earlier than inquiring, “Sure. You’re Junior-kun’s assistant, am I proper?”

As quickly as I heard that, I couldn’t assist however really feel a chilling sensation touchdown on me.

Clearly, the supply of it was none aside from my pretty Ayu…

“Junior-kun? Assistant? Ru-kun, do you care to elucidate this?” Together with a chilling tone of her voice paying homage to a blizzard, Ayu confirmed a smile that’s not a smile as she demanded a proof from me.

Oblivious to the sudden change of Ayu, the ringlet lady tilted her head and possibly began questioning what was taking place.

Nicely, I ought to clear this up earlier than continuing, proper? Whereas I’ve nothing to cover from Ayu, I’ve to watch out round Marika. Even when she’s conscious that I is perhaps near others, she’s like Juri. Largely unaware of how advanced the scenario really is.

Earlier than answering, I gestured for us to proceed inside and as a substitute of going straight to the realm allotted for my course, we stopped to the aspect as I launched the 2 ladies to one another.

“Senpai, Coach Ayu right here isn’t my assistant. She’s my boss. And Ayu, she’s a senior from my college.”

“Oh! Junior-kun’s boss. It’s good assembly you!”

“Ugh. Yeah. Likewise.”

Marika’s response was simply as I anticipated. Even when she’s your typical high-class girl that was all the time surrounded by followers, she’s well-mannered sufficient to not be condescending to anybody. In any case, there have been instances when she was oblivious. Like our first encounter in that comfort retailer.

However, Ayu awkwardly smiled at Marika. For positive, she’s questioning who Marika is to me. Sadly, there’s no label for us but. Possibly mates that had been throughout one another? Alright, that sounded mistaken.

Ultimately, I made a decision to escort Marika to our space first earlier than coming again to Ayu who instantly dragged me to her workplace.

As quickly because the door closed behind us, Ayu pushed me in opposition to the wall and pressed herself in opposition to me, “So, Ru-kun. That senior… Is it secure for me to imagine that she’s amongst us? A woman concerned with you?”