Namiki (Low Esteem V.S High Optismism)

9: The Strength To Defend

Sakura: Naegi, you need to follow a daily workout routine. Get your body use to moving, eating and drinking healthy portions, and make sure you aren't over exerting yourself

Makoto: I understand, but I don't know where to start for a daily schedule. What type of exercises would I do.

Sakura: Try to at least have one exercise that focus on arm strength, leg strength, and balance each. For now until your body is capable of going to the next LV

Makoto: I see

Sakura: I will lend you some of my protein drinks to help you get started. Remember to start off doing what you are capable and slowly build up from there.

Makoto: *Smiles* Yes I do, thank you very much

Sakura: *Looks around* There she is

Makoto: Who is she?

???: *A little disturbed at Makoto's presence*

Makoto: Ummmm

Sakura: This is my friend Naegi from Class 78 just like myself. Naegi, I like to introduce you to someone who will monitor your training and teaching you her profession.

Tenko: G-Good Evening *Flinching* My name is Tenko Chabashira, I'm the Ultimate Aikido Master.... Class 79.....

Makoto: Oh.... I'm Makoto Naegi, the Ultimate Lucky Student.... ummm... are you ok?

Tenko: Sorry... I'm just not....

Makoto: Hmm

Tenko: Comfortable with men

Makoto: Huh?

Tenko: ERRR... WHAT PART OF THAT WAS SO CONFUSING... DEGENERATE MALE

Makoto: *Bows* NO, it was just... I was so surprised you are willing to teach me despite your discomfort. *Smiles brightly* I promise to do my best, Thank you Chabashira

Tenko: ...... Hmph *Looks at Sakura*

Sakura: .....*Smiles and Nods*

Tenko: But tell me... why do you want to train... I refuse to train people with shallow ambitions

Makoto: I want to be able to protect those I care about

Tenko:....

Makoto: You see, lately I've been hanging out with someone. She's a very dedicated and nice person; someone you can rely on whenever you are not feeling well...... However, I have noticed that a lot of people that she helps.... Ends up physically or mentally abuse her

Tenko: GRRRR

Sakura: Are you referring to Tsumiki from Class 77... I have unfortunately came across some of those.... Inhuman acts

Tenko: WHO THE HECK WOULD ABUSE SUCH A SWEET GIRL. I BET IT WAS A DEGENERATE MALE..... *Breaths*

Makoto:.....We may see it as inhuman, but *Clutches his hands* she sees is as completely normal. After going through this for her entire life...

Both Tenko and Sakura felt bad for the girl in question

Makoto: SHE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO LIVE HER LIKE THINKING LIKE THAT.... Sorry for yelling, but.... I just can't understand... she obviously doesn't like it... she's obviously suffering..... I don't understand why people do this

Sakura: Naegi... I'm sure you're already aware, but there are other people out their who is just as.... Excuse me, but repulsive without a care in the world.

Makoto: I honestly never thought about it before

Tenko: *Sympathies* Well if you never experienced or witness it happening. It's harder to think they actually happen.

Makoto: This is why I want to train, not just to protect her. *Eyes burn in determination* But to protect anyone I find that is suffering like she is. I won't let anyone around me suffer, and I won't ignore what's around me again. So please, Teach me how to fight

Makoto bows to Tenko and Sakura. Sakura, who knows how stubborn Makoto can be when facing a challenge, nods her head in approval. Tenko, who had to rethink her opinion of Makoto being a degenerate male, looked him seriously; she looked how he was practically begging to learn for the sake of protecting others. She couldn't help but respect him... However

Tenko: Neo Aikido is for defending, not for fighting..... but.... Because I can see how serious you are.... I'll teach you.... But remember

Makoto: Hmm?

Tenko: Don't use what I'm going to teach you to just protect others... make sure you keep yourself safe as well... your life matters just as much as those you are protecting

Makoto: YES, UNDERSTOOD

Sakura: I'll be keeping track of your progression every week

Tenko: .... Makoto Naegi correct

Makoto: Yes

Tenko: Ok.... Now let's begin

Makoto: Ok

Following Tenko's instructions and Sakura's monitoring comments. The next two days Makoto didn't real show promise, but his determination to succeed causes Tenko to promise to see this through to the end.