Tokyo: Am I the only male tenant?

"So that's how it is. Now I understand. The swimming club should have weight plates. They also do some strength training on a daily basis."

"I'll go borrow some from them. The swimming club happens to be training today as well."

Shiraishi Lisa nodded and understood Ginjo Sousuke's intention.

"Then I'll go with you, Shiraishi-senpai."

"It would be heavy to hold a lot at once."

"Then I'll trouble you, Ginjo-san."

"By the way, can Ginjo-san go observe underwater again during the weight training later?"

"That's not necessary. The team members' underwater movements are already fine. We just need to observe how they adapt to the weight in the water."

Ginjō answered Lisa Shiraishi's question, but what he was thinking was...

"If I go underwater to admire it again, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble Matsumoto Tomoko again when I return..."

Chapter 47 Very soft, then very painful

Lisa Shiraishi called on the team members who were practicing treading water in the swimming pool to go ashore and rest.

Then he brought Sousuke Ginjo to the swimming club's training ground.

She just had a few brief words with the president of the swimming club and got permission to use the equipment.

After all, she is also the student union president of the school, so her words carry some weight.

"Alas... The swimming club not only enjoys an indoor swimming pool, but also has a dedicated strength room. How enviable..."

Coming to the room to get the weights, Lisa Shiraishi couldn't help but sigh.

Niche sports don't have the capital to compete with such popular sports. She is actually satisfied that she can recruit so many players.

But when she saw the training conditions of the swimming club and the equipment in the strength room, Lisa Shiraishi couldn't help but sigh.

What people fear most is constantly comparing themselves with others.

"It's okay, Shiraishi-senpai. When the water polo club wins the county tournament one day, it will definitely be taken seriously by everyone."

Seeing that Lisa Shiraishi looked a little lost, Sousuke Ginjo comforted her.

"I know you're trying to comfort me, Ginjo-san, but thank you all the same."

Lisa Shiraishi's senses are still as sharp as ever.

"But if the possibility that Ginjo-san mentioned really happens, then my college life will be without regrets."

Although she knew that the dream was a bit far-fetched, Lisa Shiraishi still couldn't help but look forward to it.

"There will definitely be a chance. Shiraishi-senpai must believe in yourself and your teammates' abilities."

"Yes, then please Ginjo-san, work hard with us!"

It seems that Ginjo Sosuke's skill in drawing promises is pretty good, and Shiraishi Lisa suddenly became motivated again.

"By the way, Ginjo-san, with so many weight plates, which ones should we take?"

Lisa Shiraishi looked at the equipment spread out on the ground and asked Ginjō beside her.

"Just this smallest one, the 2.5 kg one will do."

"The main purpose today is to let the players get used to the feeling of carrying weights. There is no need to do it all at once."

As he spoke, Ginjo Sousuke picked up a few barbell plates.

"I'll help you too, Ginjō-san."

Lisa Shiraishi also bent down and prepared to move it.

"You don't have to do it, Shiraishi-senpai. It won't take many pieces. I can do it myself."

"How can that be possible? I am already very grateful for asking Ginjo-san to come and help with the training. I can't just trouble you alone."

Yincheng couldn't persuade her, so he let her take two as well.

There are only a dozen team members in total, divided into two groups for training, which is enough.

Back at the swimming pool, the team members had almost rested. Seeing the barbell plates brought by the president and Ginjo Sosuke, everyone couldn't help but be curious.

"Senior Ginjo, what are these weight plates used for?"

"Hey...it looks heavy..."

The girls gradually gathered around.

"It's not very heavy. You can pick it up and try it."

"Now I would like everyone to practice treading water with weights."

"This time, let's try it. Not only do we not have to paddle with our hands, but we also have to hold this heavy object to tread water."

Ginjo Sosuke picked up a barbell plate and lifted it up lightly.

"Hey, is this okay?"

"Is it true that I won't sink if I hold this?"

The girls asked at once.

"Don't worry, there will be no problem as long as you tread water properly."

"And it's just a simple test of everyone's level. There are no hard and fast requirements, so don't worry."

Ginjo Sosuke's explanation made the team members feel a lot more relaxed.

"In fact, the basic movements are the same. You still need to focus on the movement of your legs and the kicking of your feet, and don't focus on the weight in your hands."

"Let me show you how to do it first."

After all, I am now half a coach of the water polo club, so I have to lead by example.

Sosuke Ginjo jumped into the water holding a barbell plate, then lifted the weight above his head. His body sank a little, and then floated steadily on the water.

"Wow - Ginjo-senpai is amazing."

"It turns out that even if you hold something this heavy, it can still float."

The team members on the shore clapped and shouted.

Seeing that the demonstration was almost over, Ginjo Sousuke swam to the shore holding the barbell.

"How is it? It's not as difficult as you think."

"It's your turn now. Don't feel any psychological burden and just pay attention to your movements."

Before starting weight training, Ginjo Sosuke gave the girls some psychological massage.

"Shiraishi-senpai, I'll leave the rest to you."

"Don't worry, Ginjō-san."

Lisa Shiraishi divided the team members into two groups and gave each girl in the first group a barbell plate.

At her command, the team members jumped into the swimming pool one after another.

Because of the added weight, the splashes were obviously bigger than before.

Soon, the girls began to lift the barbell plates in their hands.

However, it doesn't seem to be as smooth as imagined, and the team members' slender arms are shaking a little.

Perhaps due to nervousness, the movements of the lower body began to appear flustered, and then the body began to lose balance.

The first group of team members who went into the water were obviously not used to this intensity and were soon wiped out.

"It's okay. Everyone has done a great job. It won't be a problem after a few more times of getting used to it."

Ginjo Sousuke pulled the girls ashore and encouraged them loudly.

The girls in the second group also jumped into the pool after they were ready.

Perhaps having learned from the failure of the previous girls, this group performed slightly better, with several girls able to float on the water for a short while while holding heavy objects.

The best performance was of course Lisa Shiraishi, who went into the water with the group of girls. She was calm and steady on the water and persisted for more than a minute.

After all the team members returned to the shore from the swimming pool, Ginjo Sosuke gave a brief analysis.

Now he feels that this kind of weighted treading water training is still a bit too difficult for girls.

Maybe next time we can let the team members try lifting dumbbells on the shore first, so that they can better adapt to the weight.

After a brief discussion with Lisa Shiraishi, she shared the same view.

Today's training time is almost up, and Lisa Shiraishi asked the team members to relax for a while, and then they can be dismissed.

Ginjo Sousuke collected all the barbell plates, picked them up, and prepared to return them to the swimming club.

Just at this moment, a girl was walking by the pool and her foot slipped accidentally, and she fell forward.

what--

After a scream, he bumped into Shiraishi Lisa and fell into the swimming pool.

Lisa Shiraishi was unable to dodge and lost her balance in an instant, falling on Sosuke Ginjo who was beside her.

The barbell plates in Yincheng's hand flew out directly, and one of them hit him right on the middle finger of his right hand.

Ginjo first felt a soft squeezing sensation, and then a piercing pain in his fingers...

Chapter 48 Family members please wait outside

The sudden situation caused chaos among the girls present.

Lisa Shiraishi quickly climbed up from Sousuke Ginjo's body, and then quickly helped him up as well.

The other team members quickly pulled the girl who had just fallen into the swimming pool ashore.

"Are you okay, Ginjō-san? Did you fall somewhere?"

Lisa Shiraishi asked worriedly.

"hiss..."