I took a lunch break to thank him for the shoes and then strolled through the outlet mall with Mao.
　Although there are clothing and accessory shops and a cosmetics store, I quickly look around the tenant stores, as if none of them are decisive.

'Can't you decide yet?'
The best way to do this is to have a look at a few of the things that are available to you. In addition, when the time comes for you to thank them, it's even more difficult to decide........
Well, I guess you could say that...

　As for Marao, I guess she thought it was the end of helping me pick out shoes, or maybe she decided to accept the thanks, but didn't think about it from there.
　
　If I were to use an analogy, it would be similar to 'I can't answer Santa Claus even if he asks me what I want'.....................something like that.

''Right?　But it would be a shame to put it off too long...
'Oh?　Did you find something good?

　In the midst of talking, as soon as Mao's vision recognized a certain point, she stopped walking.
　I'll be able to see that reaction and turn my eyes ahead as well.

　This is a facility where you can play various sports using the latest technology as if it were a game.
　You can play as many sports games inside as you want by paying an admission fee, and you can play as many games as you want as long as time permits, which is a very luxurious design.

Kazu-kun. Can we work out a little over there?
By the looks of it, you're playing football or baseball, so it has nothing to do with relays.
Kazu will gain some strength. And I'll have some fun too, so it's not a win-win.
Is that a good idea?

　Apparently, playing there is a rule in Marao's mind.
　Since I said I would go out with her, I have no veto power.

　We paid the admission fee and went inside, as if to say, as soon as possible.
　The loud noise of the arcade reminds me of how Amana used to close her eyes as well as her ears.
　Next time we have a day off, we might as well play together.

　Well, that can wait until later, but for now I have to choose which game to play with Mao.
　I hurriedly bring my thoughts back to the pamphlet handed to me by the attendant.

''Let's see. Let's start with the trampoline.
"I'm trying to strengthen my legs and feet... well, you know, jump on a trampoline and see how high you can jump within the time limit.

　It's doubtful that a layman could do it out of the blue, but the goal here is to enjoy the sport like a game.
　The trampoline acts as a controller, and every time the player jumps, the character in the game seems to jump higher and higher.

　However, the character appears to be jumping in the air.
　I know it's a game, so it's probably not appropriate to talk about it, but it's clearly too much of a dream come true for this game.

　

　While hiding the damage that such a blotch of black history has unexpectedly come to mind, I get on the trampoline that has been set up.

''And.........''

　Unexpectedly, my feet sink and I lose my balance, if not until I fall down.
　It's obvious that it's adjusted for the game when I'm standing, even if I'm not an experienced player.
　I feel like I need to practice standing like this.　

'Then the goal is 7500 meters!　I'll keep trying again and again until I'm over the top, so plan on it!
"Wait a minute, you didn't tell me you had a quota!
'Just clearing it out isn't enough to build up your stamina, is it?　See, I already pressed the start button.
'Oh, I'm going to do as much as I can!

　Before you can argue with Mao, who talks like a demon coach just before the game starts, the announcement for the start of the game rings out.
　You don't have to decide on a move like the real trampoline, but just jumping around uses a lot of leg and back strength.
　And that's not all, as there's a one-minute time limit on it... and you have to keep jumping until your time is up.

　Frankly, it's hard.
　At first, I thought I could jump high, but then my back started to hurt and I couldn't put any energy into the next jump.
　My thighs felt like they were going to be torn to shreds... I couldn't even feel my calves and blood flowing through them.　

　The mysterious fever time is especially bad.
　When the gauge that builds up every time you jump reaches a maximum, a rocket engine unfolds from a backpack on your character's back and forces you to jump continuously as a form of energy charge.

　Screw that, what a pointless setup!
　We're not here for the BEE'S boot camp!

　I did it once in middle school class, and I was seriously scared of the bee-zus who were doing one reckless thing after another.
　I desperately wanted to cry, but I kept on jumping, doing my best to take advantage of the opportunity to exceed my quota.

　And then.........

'Bleep!　Time Up!
Yeah ... yeah ...

　It's finally over.....
　As soon as the alarm says it's over, I'm exhausted and get down on all fours, even though I'm on the trampoline.

　Wow........1 minute was that long........
　The strength I've consumed and the pain in my lower back are bringing that fact home to me.
　I don't want to do it again........　

Thanks for your efforts. You will reach your quota with a record of 8432 meters.
Well that's clear then...

　When Marao returned to support the wall, he praised me with a really satisfied look on his face.
　That's why I feel an unearned fear when I think of not being able to cross the quota, though.

　Anyway, I'm glad it was only one shot.
　It was a short time before I was relieved.

Then I'll go to the next one............................
What?

　How mercilessly the words came into my ears!
　She was perfectly calm in person, and I could tell that she was not lying or joking.

　Because I could tell, I couldn't help but despair at what she continued to say.

'Of course you can't get your admission fee back on the trampoline alone,' she said. It's a loss if you don't at least make it through that amount.
Oh, yes.

　My muscles are going to be sore tomorrow.

　That was enough to convince me.