HA2 6.1 – Kaede Sensei’s Phobia
Friday at the dusk, after completing his training in Uruba Hill, Hide went to meet Takeo and Shizuka. The two would exchange sport massage in the rooftop of main building, so Hide went straight over there.
At first, it worried Hide a lot when Takeo and Shizuka pick the rooftop as their massage spot. Even in the day the rooftop was quiet empty, while at after school it became desolate place with zero visitors. In positive way, the rooftop would enabled Takeo and Shizuka to exchange sport massage undisturbed.
However, young soul was unpredictable and full of vigor curiosity. No one knew what will happen if those two touched each other body in such quiet place. But then, after Hide saw how Takeo gave Shizuka the full sport massage for the first time, he immediately realized that Takeo was a whole totally different breed than other boys in his age.
For example, Hide had to admit that if he had to touch an attractive girl, even if it was only her snow white and smooth calf, when he was in Takeo’s age, his hand would definitely tremble like hell. However, Takeo’s hands were very firm when doing the sport massage. His expression was also dead serious as if he was carried the most serious task in his life.
Takeo didn’t show a sign of nervousness, joy, or other hilarious reaction that should appeared on a normal boy in his age. In short, he did the sport massage like a cyborg. It was precise and emotionless, but delivered the best result possible. So, Hide threw away his worry and decided to trust their decision.
When Hide arrived in the rooftop, he found Shizuka was sitting in her mat, and widely smiling as happy as clam. Behind her, Takeo kneeled while attentively massaged her shoulder. As usual, Takeo had a dead serious expression all over his face. It was as if he was in the middle of physic national exam. However, his touch was delicate and gentle but with proper power.
“Hide, do you need us to massage you?” Shizuka happily asked as Hide came over in casual steps.
“No, only Hanna can do it for me,” Hide calmly replied.
In an instant big question mark appeared in Shizuka’s forehead. “Is Hanna forbid you from receiving sport massage other than from her?”
“No, it’s because my body need some kind of familiarization when someone massage me.”
“Seriously?”
“Seriously,” Hide firmly replied. “When Hanna gave me sport massage for the first few times, she also complained that I wrinkled a lot and made it harder for her to carry the massage.”
“I see.” Shizuka slightly nodded three times before asking, “Then, do you need our help for other matters?”
“I come to tell you, we will begin the firearm course tomorrow.”
““Tomorrow?”” Shizuka and Takeo asked at the same time, and it was clearly visible that they were very enthusiast about it.
“Yep, can you come to the workshop at 07:00?”
“”We can.”” Takeo and Shizuka replied simultaneously.
“Gun powder residue will dust your body, shoes, and clothes, so prepare some spare clothes, shoes, and bathroom miscellaneous to be use in the workshop.”
“”Okay.””
“It’s also not convenience to buy food from outside when we are training in the workshop. We should put some groceries over there. Can you two buy it?”
““We can.””
“You don’t have to buy everything in one go, just a batch at a time, and don’t forget to keep the receipt for everything you buy, we will reimburse it with our operational money.”
Shizuka and Takeo nodded at the same time, and then Shizuka asked, “Hide, can we start the course tonight?”
“Nope, I have to accompany Aizawa watch Yuko Mountain’s match tonight. Also, it will be best if we do it after we get a good night rest.”
“I see.”
Then, Takeo also asked, “Hide, do I have to stop the driving course in Old Pier?”
“No, we will reschedule it. Let’s talk about the detail tomorrow, after the course.”
“Understood.”
“Do you have other question?”
Takeo immediately asked, “What clothes we should wear for the firearm course?”
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“Track suit will do, or other clothes that suitable for physical work,” Hide calmly replied.
“Okay.”
After a moment of silence Hide then said, “Well, this is just a suggestion. You can put a bet on Yuko Mountain’s match to get some pocket money.”
Shizuka immediately asked, “Do you put a bet on it?”
“Yes, 200 thousand Ren for Yuko Mountain’s win.”
“For a bet in a football match, 200 thousand Ren is too big,” Shizuka said as hesitation was clearly reflected in her eyes.
“I don’t mind sparing 200 thousand Ren for a bet, as long as the chance is good,” Takeo calmly expressed his thought. “I already gave almost all my money to my parent, but it’s still far from enough to pay their debt. So, I will welcome every potential income.”
Hide immediately replied, “I got a good tips on it, but don’t bet more than 200 thousand Ren to avoid unnecessary attention.”
After pondering for a while Shizuka said, “Twig, let’s put the bet before we go shopping for the groceries.”
“Okay.”
“Well, see you tomorrow then.”
As he had already delivered his message, Hide immediately took his leave and let Takeo and Shizuka continued their sport massage exchange.
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Lately, Hide had a good progress on his long-range swimming. Now, he could circle the edge of the pool for 25 minutes in a medium speed, even though he did it after having the Hike Run training in Uruba Hill.
As soon as Hanna gave him a sign to stop, Hide immediately got out of the pool and laid his body on the mat that Hanna had prepared. Then, he enjoyed a pack of sugar-free jelly to replenish his strength while Hanna gave him sport massage.
“After another week, I think you can try to hit 30 minutes in one long circuit,” Hanna said as she massaging Hide foots.
“I will try to hit 35 minutes.”
“Don’t,” Hanna seriously said. “One perfect layer after another, remember?”
“Okay,” Hide obediently complied.
“Let’s not rush it and faithfully stay in the long but best way possible.”
“Understood,”
Hide then calmly enjoyed the sport massage. Hide also used the sport massage as a resting time before going to watch Yuko Mountain’s match.
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In one smooth movement, Hide took the Black Altiez to pull over before Kitaro’s front gate. Hanna then got down and pressed the bell on the gate. A moment later, Kaede Sensei, Kana, and Aizawa came out. Hanna immediately opened the door to passenger seat for Kaede Sensei, before taking Kana and Aizawa to the back seat.
As he looked back to the back seat, Hide slightly smiled. Other than wearing Yuko Mountain’s black jet jacket like him, Aizawa and Kana also wore a headband. And as usual, they also tucked dozens of colorful straws into their headbands, circling their heads neatly
“Ready to go,” Hide asked the two kids.
““”Yeah,””” Aizawa, Kana, and somehow also Hanna, replied at the same time.
After another smile, Hide then turned his gaze to Kaede Sensei. “Sensei, thank you for accompany us.”
“The thanks is mine Hide,” Kaede Sensei took a glance at Kana who being sandwiched by Aizawa and Hanna as she continued, “Because of you and Hanna, I can finally take Kana to watch Yuko Mountain’s match.”
“Yeah, it’s because Aunt Kaede afraid of crowd.”
Kana calmly explained, or to be precise she revealed Kaede Sensei’s secret, and Hide had confirmed it after he saw Kaede Sensei gave Kana a glare.
“Kana, a child shouldn’t interrupt a talk between two older people.”
Kana calmly looked back at Kaede Sensei as she said, “But we have to prepare Big Bro Hide and Big Sis Hanna for your phobia of crowd.”
“It’s not to the level of phobia,” Kaede Sensei immediately gave Hide and Hanna explanation. “It just I can’t comfortably sit in the middle of big crowd.”
“Sensei, don’t worry. It’s not a big problem,” Hide confidently replied.
When he was in the airborne ranger, Hide had a friend who also had excessive fear of a big crowd of people he didn’t know. Therefore, he fully grasped Kaede Sensei’s unique circumstance and even knew how to handle it.
“Big Bro Hide,” Kana seriously said. “You have truly preparing yourself. Bringing Aunt Kaede into a big crowd is like bringing a jumpy lamb into a nest of hungry wolf.”
Seeing Kaede Sensei didn’t argue Kana’s words, it seemed what she said was true. However, as he already knew how to handle it, Hide calmly said, “In that case, we all will protect Kaede Sensei from the crowd.”
“Okay,” Kana obediently replied
A moment later, Hide turned the engine on and started the journey to Niwa International Stadium. Along the way, Kaede Sensei sat silently. It seemed she tried to prepare herself before entering the big crowd that she so afraid of. So, Hide didn’t disturb her.
At the same time, the three in the back seat happily chatted and sometimes even giggled. It seemed their heart had clicked very well into each other. If Hanna wore the Yuko Mountain’s black jet jacket like Aizawa and Kana, it would definitely be very fit to the saying ‘Toddler with similar mind are flocking together.’
Hide almost offered his Yuko Mountain’s black jet jacket to Hanna. However, after he remembered that the jacket was the first gift that Aizawa had bought for him, he immediately canceled his intention and focused his mind to drive the car.
Around fifteen minutes later, the Black Altiez entered Seiya’s parking lot, a family restaurant across the main gate of Niwa International Stadium.
As she turned her gaze to Hide, Kaede Sensei asked, “Hide, why do you park the car here?”
“The parking lot in Niwa will be too crowded. It’s much more comfortable to park here.”
“I see.”
Wasting no time, the group got off the car. Then, by using overhead crosswalk they crossed the busy street and arrived before the main gate of Niwa International Stadium.
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