Understanding my question, the sexy mother and the representative of all the mothers here answered. “Ichihara.”
“Alright, Ichihara-san, feel free to be strict with your observation.” I repeated what I said before shifting my gaze back to my ‘students’ for the day.
However, my ears still picked up Ichihara-san and the other mother’s voices when they began discussing among themselves.
“It’s great that sensei is this young and flexible.”
“I agree. I also prefer a young instructor than a stuck-up old man who will not bend with the way they teach.”
“But won’t young instructors like him still be inexperienced?”
“Isn’t that the reason why Ichihara-san wanted to observe him strictly?”
“You’re right. Then we also have to use our eyes to observe.”
“Hmm… Although he can’t be categorized as too handsome. The way he’s standing confidently right there exudes a certain kind of charm. He’s definitely someone popular among those of the same age.”
“Hey. Not that kind of observation.”
“What? Is it bad to admire our youths of today?”
“Alright, enough. Our children will be distracted if you all continue talking among yourselves.”
In the end, it was Ichihara-san who stopped them with a bit of an authoritative voice that silenced them instantly.
Although I was already interacting with her and all the other mothers earlier, it was only this time that I had the chance to observe her completely.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe has shoulder-length hair that was combed to the side, a bit similar to Izumi-senpai but longer. She’s wearing a moss-green one-piece belted dress and a light-yellow shawl was draped over her shoulders.
She’s on the more fashionable side even among the mothers here. Nonetheless, her type of fashion was somewhat on the conservative side. The makeup she applied on her face was thin and it actually tried to cover up her natural beauty.
For a more comprehensive comparison, she has the bearing of a lady boss in a magazine or clothing company.
Well, the other mothers were also dressed quite fashionably for this occasion. Just that… because Ichihara-san acted as their voice and representative, she’s the one standing out.
In any case, I have to impress all of them. That way, they’ll let their children continue to take lessons from this training program.
After silence ensued from where they were, Ichihara-san nodded at me along with a meaningful smile as if she’s saying that she already dealt with the disturbance and I could now begin my lesson.
That’s considerate of her, huh?
Nonetheless, I followed it and began with this training program.
Using the whiteboard again, I began with a somewhat lengthy lesson about boxing as a sport and exercise to keep one’s body fit.
Naturally, I based it on what I read, observed and experienced.
Hearing about that last part, the mothers made a commotion again, especially those who couldn’t be called ‘fit’.
Like earlier, before it became a disturbance, Ichihara-san stopped them.
Truthfully, I emphasized that point to also entice them to enroll. They’re the ones who have the ability to pay and become a member of the gym rather than their children.
Although I was really here for the experience, wasting a chance to gain more clients like them was unthinkable for me. I planned to stop relying on my parents’ wealth after all. So every chance of my personal income was important.
“Now then. You’re still young and I can see that you’re all eager to learn. Let me demonstrate something for you.”
After saying that, I moved towards a heavy bag.
Coach Ayu, who was observing from the side, stood up and brought a pair of boxing gloves.
After helping me wear it, I stood before the heavy bag and made a stance.
My girls who were watching at the back and Sena all had envious expression on their faces. They probably wanted to be the one to help me wear the gloves.
Nonetheless, I already talked to Coach Ayu to provide me some assistance while Sena was still doing her training. When that girl finished then she would become my assistant. And she would be the one to demonstrate instead of me.
“We’re learning boxing so… I know that it’s only appropriate to show you what you can achieve in the future. Here, peel your eyes and watch.”
After saying that and observing my students to see their reaction, I unhesitatingly aimed at the heavy bag to deliver a full-powered straight punch to it.
THUD!
A loud dull sound of my gloves hitting the bag rang out followed by the sound of clanking chains holding it on its rack.
“This… is a right straight. If you clearly observed how I punched, I used my weight to gather the strength on my fist.” I explained to them while the heavy bag was still slightly swaying.
However, when I turned back to face them and see their reactions, I was met with quite an unexpected sight.
Not only my girls, the enrollees and their mothers, even Coach Ayu who was standing slightly behind me, Hisa-jii who was observing from afar and the other members of the gym all stopped whatever they were doing to look in my direction. Or specifically, at me.
Is it that surprising? I don’t know. I only threw a right straight. Do they need to react this way?
“What the… Oi, Onoda-kun. What the hell is that?” Coach Ayu was the first one who recovered and immediately blurted out her question.
Following her, my students began clapping and they started talking among each other. Especially those kids who also had some knowledge of boxing.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Hey! Did you see that?”
“That’s too crisp! Sensei’s punch is extremely strong! I think I’ve only seen something like that in anime! Is that really possible?”
“It is now! We saw it here! Sensei isn’t even that muscular, how can he…?”
That kind of discussion began among those middle school students.
Meanwhile, those members on the other side had their thumbs raised towards me while Hisa-jii was nodding continuously from where he was.
Naturally, my girls all had sparkling eyes, especially Sena.
As for the mothers, although their knowledge could be said as superficial, they were also startled at what they witnessed. Ichihara-san even had her mouth slightly opened while her eyes were focused on the heavy bag that I punched.
“What do you mean Coach? It’s a right straight. Why are you all making a big deal about it?”
“You idiot! After this, you have to let us measure how heavy is that.”
If not for us in this situation, perhaps Coach Ayu had already hit my head because of the frustration my question caused her.
“I understand. You’re my boss here.”
“Ugh… Go on. Continue your program.”
She appeared as if she still had a lot to say but Coach Ayu reeled it in and annoyedly waved her hand before going back to where she was sitting earlier.
In any case, I followed her and returned in front of them to continue. “Now… That’s a sneak peek of what you might achieve. However, that will only be possible if you learned everything and trained your body to achieve it.”
“Sensei! Will you teach us how to punch?” One of the middle schoolers raised her hand and asked.
“Naturally. But that will be after you all built up your foundations. For now, can you all stand up?”
Upon hearing my answer, all of them appeared as if their enthusiasm got boosted.
Looking at them smiling from ear to ear and filled with enthusiasm as they stood up like I asked, I’m now a little bit thankful that no annoying guys enrolled whose purpose would be to ogle at my Sena or any of my girls.