Chapter 211: Shrinking the distance

Run 20 kilometers every day?

Noah looked at Miyabi who had trouble looking at Noah directly.

You mean you ran 20 kilometers after finis.h.i.+ng the 40 kilometers we usually run every single day?

Noah found this shocking.

After Miyabi fell unconscious from the grueling training regime. The kind-hearted girl usually went through the physical education cla.s.ses with a dark look. It is like she dreaded these cla.s.ses.

But, Miyabi told him she ran 20 kilometers extra.

Miyabi is also probably awkward around him now that he found out about her secret training regime.

I need stamina to properly use my Blaze.

Miyabi explained.

I must work hard to improve my stamina.

Hmm you need stamina?

Noah rubbed his chin.

He recalled her Blaze from the list of submitted data.

He only memorized Julie, Imari, Tomoe, and Miyabis data. He forgot about the rest.

Ah, yes, I do remember your physical education results getting better by each cla.s.s. So this was the reason?

Miyabi can use his breathing technique to run 40 kilometers in half an hour.

Noah a.s.sumed she mastered the higher-level breathing techniques on her own. He a.s.sumed she improved from increasing her mastery of the breathing technique. To think she even went out there and secretly trained herself.

Noah chuckled.

Good on you, training hard is always a good thing.

Ah Nn.

Miyabi blushed. She fidgeted with a red face.

Its all thanks to Noah.

Hmm?

Noah wondered.

What does your hard work have to do with me?

Because, without you, I might have called it quits and dropped out from school.

Miyabi said.

I am not good at academics and sports. There are so many people who are far more excellent than me at my old place. I started wondering if I was even needed. When the recruiter who found me told me I had the apt.i.tude for an Astar mark, I was very happy.

However, there are so many people who are still better than me despite my apparent rare talent. I felt so useless.

Miyabi gave him a polite smile.

You saved me when I was close to the breaking point. You gave me the motivation to keep trying hard.

Save, huh?

Noah bitterly laughed.

Please, youre giving me too much credit. I just extended a helping hand. It was nothing much. I mean, I appreciate your grat.i.tude but dont give me too much credit.

It might have seemed insignificant but what you did still saved me.

Miyabi finally looked into Noahs eyes.

You helped me out and that cheered me up greatly. You also gave me the power to become stronger, I cannot thank you enough.

Breathing technique, it isnt limited to stamina recovery and endurance.

Thinking about it, the benefits of proper breathing bordered on miraculous.

Running is a good way to improve stamina.

Running often enough and ones stamina will improve greatly.

Miyabi ran faster and longer with his breathing technique.

This prolonged her training time.

Prolonged training time led to further stamina gains.

Judging by how Miyabi can finish a 40-kilometer run in half an hour, she must have incredible endurance.

Noah sighed, he beamed at her.

If thats the case then keep up the good work. Otherwise, the others might catch up.

Y-yes!

Miyabi nodded.

I will do my best.

Miyabi lowered her head. She struggled to mewl her own name.

Miyabi

Huh?

Noah asked.

What was that?

Miyabi

She blushed in a deeper shade of red.

I hope you can call me by my name. Miyabi

Ah, Miyabi.

Noah also got informal with her.

Then you can call me Noah from now on, no need for the -san suffix.

Miyabi brightened up. She frantically nodded.

Nn!

Noah also amused himself with her vibrant energy.

The shy Miyabi who can only hide behind her friends back is almost gone. She has grown so much.

Noah and Miyabi couldnt sense it.

The distance between the two decreased greatly. Their shadows merged as if it is an omen.

Night

Noah is sipping the tea he brewed himself.

He is in his own dorm.

The decorations are still as untouched as initially

The clothes that didn't belong to Noah were gone. The belongings of the two young ladies were also gone.

Julie and Imari partnered up so they the dorm room.

Honestly, Noah can sigh in relief now that he doesnt have to tiptoe around the room like a criminal. However, it felt lonely.

The two dormmates' absence made him feel like he is on his own.

He wasnt as happy as he thought he should be.

It cant be helped.

Noah told himself. He slapped his own cheeks to psyche himself up. Finis.h.i.+ng his tea, he stood up.

I should go to bed.

When he was about to flick the light switch off. Someone knocked on his door.

Hmm?

Noah stopped.

Who is there?

A weird silence permeated the area.

A few seconds later, someone meowed.

Yaa~

Ya?

Noah recognized her.

Noah opened the door to see a silver-haired young lady standing at the door.

Noah wasnt sure what to say.

Julie wore her white s.h.i.+rt and she came here with a pillow prepared.