It wasn’t until Mukai-san turned his head that the big bow blue-eyed girl quickly turned away.
Seeing that Mukai-san had looked away, she walked over to him, looking left and right.
“Hello, I see you working out in this park every morning. Do you live nearby?” Sarashina Ruka blinked her eyes. Her voice was like birdsong, exceptionally clear and melodious.
Mukai-san was slightly taken aback.
He nodded: “Yes, I live nearby. It’s only a few minutes away.”
“Good morning, and my name is Sarashina Ruka. I’m a high school student, and you?” Sarashina Ruka smiled.
“Good morning, Mukai-san. I’m a college student.” Although he didn’t know why the beautiful girl was talking to him, it was still nice to chat with a beautiful girl.
“I see you working out in this park often.” Sarashina Ruka tilted her head, looking away. She seemed shy about talking and didn’t dare look into Mukai-san’s eyes.
“Yes, I’ve been wanting to exercise lately, so I often come to workout in the morning.” He didn’t know what she wanted, but he still answered politely.
“Well, why didn’t you come yesterday?” After saying it, Sarashina Ruka realized her question was inappropriate. “That is, I mean, you came too late the day before yesterday, and you didn’t come yesterday, I thought you had given up working out?”
“Ah ~ what am I saying?” Sarashina Ruka muttered to herself quietly.
Mukai-san thought for a moment that this girl was interested in him, but her liking him was one of the three great illusions of life. Guys shouldn’t think too much.
“The day before yesterday, I drank a lot of alcohol and slept in. Yesterday, I went to the hospital for something.” Mukai-san told the truth. “I still want to keep exercising.”
“That’s great.” Sarashina Ruka got the reassuring answer she wanted and laughed. “Well, it’s getting late. See you tomorrow.”
“Yeah, see you tomorrow.” He watched the big bow blue-eyed beautiful girl leave.
Although he didn’t know why she talked to him, it made his morning feel good.
…
Afternoon, after school.
Do you feel like you haven’t been to college much? That’s the truth.
The classes are very relaxed. Sometimes you might only have two classes a day. If your schedule is good, you might be able to finish your classes in the morning and have a leisurely afternoon.
“By the way, Mukai-san, remember to show up at the tennis club today.” His best friend, Kibu, reminded him.
Mukai-san thought back and realized he was indeed in the tennis club.
However, he wasn’t a key player. And college clubs are pretty free. He had almost forgotten.
“Got it, Kibu. I’ll go after I change.” Mukai-san nodded.
…
The afternoon sun was particularly gentle.
The sports facilities at Nerima University were pretty good. There were a lot of sports fields.
Mukai-san changed into his tennis uniform, grabbed his racket, and headed to the outdoor tennis court.
He was late, and all the courts were occupied. Mukai-san thought back to how they used to do things.
He thought he had rotated with Kibu and Oguri.
He looked around the tennis court for them but couldn’t find them. Instead, he saw Nanami Mami.
Nanami Mami saw Mukai-san and smiled at him.
Her golden short hair, moist and sparkling blue eyes, combined with the blue tennis uniform over a white dress, and her fair, tender feet exposed to the air gave her a sense of pure athletic beauty.
“Mukai-san, are you by yourself?” Nanami Mami spoke to Mukai-san.
“Yes, I didn’t see Kibu and the others.” He knew that Nanami Mami probably had a cute little devil living inside her, but just looking at her exterior was already Mukai-san’s type. And wouldn’t a little devil girlfriend be great too?
Seeing Nanami Mami dressed so adorably, Mukai-san didn’t know where to look.
“Well, do you want to play with us?” Nanami Mami disregarded her friends’ opinions and directly asked.
“Hey, Mami-chan?” An unknown friend of Nanami Mami protested.
As the center of the group, Nanami Mami had veto power.
“Is it okay?” Mukai-san looked around. It seemed like it was boys playing with boys and girls playing with girls.
“Sure.” Nanami Mami’s smile was even brighter than the sun today. “We’re all freshmen anyway, so let’s just have fun.”
“Then I’ll bother you.” Mukai-san felt that after the party, Nanami Mami’s attitude toward him had changed a little, as if she was interested in him for the first time.
…
Location: Tennis court.
Weather: Sunny and pleasant, comfortable sunshine.
Speaking of, Mukai-san wasn’t the original owner of this body. He had played badminton, table tennis, basketball, soccer, billiards… he just hadn’t played tennis.
However, it looked similar to badminton; the ball just went back and forth between both sides.
Although tennis matches are played in singles and doubles. But there are only two ways to win: the opponent hits the ball out of bounds or doesn’t catch the ball.
In a match, it seems like both sides take turns serving. The server must stand behind the baseline, within the area between the midpoint and the imaginary extension of the sideline.
The served ball must clear the net and land in the diagonal service box on the opponent’s side. The first point in each game is scored as 15, the second point as 30, and then 40. In each game, you need at least two more points than your opponent to win the game. In the new doubles rule, you only need one more point to win.
Mukai-san watched Nanami Mami and her freckled friend play from the sidelines.
Isn’t tennis supposed to be a competition? What’s the point of this slow back-and-forth.
This is like playing house. It’s boring, although Nanami Mami’s running skirt and the off-pink white long legs are very eye-catching.
“Mami-chan, you’re too strong. Switch, it’s Mukai-san’s turn.” The freckled girl looked at the two ex-lovers and showed a smile of anticipation for the drama.
“Little Mukai, please give me your best.” Nanami Mami’s smile was as sweet as honey. “Remember to go easy on me!”
“Please give me your best, Mami-chan.” Mukai-san looked very serious. After all, you can’t expect someone who’s never played tennis before to perform effortlessly the first time they play.