Roller skating was so much fun!

*Sigh*

My feet feel so much lighter after taking those roller skates off...

And I'm tired...

But I had fun.

I'm sure we're all tired.

Still, Kanade, you were skating all on your own there towards the end.

Even though you weren't able to stand without clinging to the wall in the beginning. Doesn't that mean you made a huge amount of progress?

I suppose so...

However, I have Hanasato to thank for being such a good teacher.

Me?

Hehe... I'm glad I could help!

But I think you were able to skate on your own because you gave it your best effort, Kanade!

R-Really...?

Alright, let's keep going and have fun with our next sporting activity!

Okay, let's choose what to do next.

But we have so much to choose from...

I'm not seeing a clear favorite.

Table tennis, shooting free throws, tennis... Bubble soccer...?

Bubble soccer...?

Oh, I've heard of that before!

You play soccer while wearing these bubble suits that look kinda like big balloons!

Balloons...? I'm having a hard time imagining what that'd be like...

Uhh... It's difficult to describe it in words...

Then, wanna go check out that area?

That's probably gonna be the quickest way for us to get a feel of what's going on.

Good idea!

Oh, which floor is it on...?

Th-Those look like...

I see. So this is what she meant. Those suits do kind of look like big bubbles...

And it envelops your entire upper body...

But it's transparent, so we should still be able to see okay.

Yes, that's important...

But these just...

Seem like something you see people wear on variety shows. It doesn't seem like a real sport at this point, so maybe we should try something else...

Ena!

That's not fair to bubble soccer!

Huh?

Yes, I get that it doesn't seem like a real sport, but it's a full-body workout! Other people attack you while you try to maintain your balance!

And unlike rollerblading, we won't have to learn or practice any of the fundamentals.

Not being a technical challenge does sound nice...

Yeah, but still...

This seems like the opposite of photogenic...

But I bet it's gonna be really fun!

I heard that it's also good for you since it's a nice core workout!

What?!

I-Is that true?! Hmm...

Alright, fine...

It looks really silly, but I agree that it could be fun.

However, I'm not clear on the rules...

Oh, right...

Then, why don't we simplify things by trying some bubble sumo wrestling?

Bubble sumo?

What are the rules for that?

It's easy! The person who pushes their opponent out of the ring wins!

Oh, that is simple.

And easy to understand. I'm okay with that.

Great!

Then, let's head over to the bubble sumo corner!

Everyone have their bubble suits on?

Yes. It's amazing how your whole upper body fits inside. I'm having trouble keeping my balance since I can't stick my hands out.

And it's lighter than I expected...

We probably look ridiculous right now, huh?

Do we?

I think it's cute how round we are now...

Really...?

...

(This bubble's bigger than I realized.

If I fall over, I may not be able to get back up...)

(Can I even move around all that well...?)

So, now what?

Do we just start doing one-on-one bouts?

Oh, let's try doing some as teams of two! It'll be more fun if we're all battling it out at the same time!

I agree.

So, let's split into teams.

Okay!

Okay, we have Minori and Kanade on one side versus Ena and myself on the other.

Let's do our best, Ichika.

But within reason, okay?

Kanade, let's give it our best shot!

Okay, I'll try.

(I'm getting a little nervous...)

(I don't know how much I'll be able to contribute, so I should at least do what I can to not get in her way...)

Alright, let's go over the rules one more time! If you step outside of the circle, you're out, and the same goes for falling over.

The team of the last person standing will be declared the winner!

Got it. Pretty much the same as normal sumo wrestling.

It's simple and easy to understand.

So, let's get started!

Ready... Go!

Hiyaa!

Ichika, prepare yourself!

Huh?! M-Me?!

Huh?! W-Wah!

Wh-Whoa...!

You really go flying when you bounce off someone.

O-Okay, I could handle that one...

But I'll be flung out if I'm not careful.

Now I get it.

You can't win by just wrestling like normal.

We would fall in a split second if we get hit from the side.

Yeah, we sorta need a real plan.

How about something like this? First, we'll...

Alright, I understand...

I can't say that I like it, but...

H-Hanasato, are you okay...?

That was close...

Luckily, I managed to stop before I crossed the line.

But please be careful...!

A blow from the front might send you flying.

I thought the same thing when I saw that just now. I'm not sure I can handle being hit like that...

Don't worry! If they attack, I'll find a way to stop them somehow!

So, Kanade, when you see your chance, don't hesitate!

When I see my chance... Okay...!

(But how am I supposed to know when that moment is? I don't even know if I'll be able to capitalize on it...)

Um, Kanade?

Y-Yes, Ena...?

I owe you a lot and don't really want to do anything to harm you...

But this is a competition, so I'm not pulling any punches!

I'm sorry, Kanade...

This is unfortunately it for you!

Huh?! W-Wait...!

Noooo!

Wah! M-Minori, how are you able to move so fast?!

She stopped us?!

We won't be able to get to Kanade now...!

Don't worry, Kanade!

I'll protect you!

Th...

Thank you.

(Hanasato managed to save me, but I'm still not doing her any favors...)

Hmm... Getting to Kanade won't be easy...

We may want to go after Minori first.

Yeah, so...

...!

(Oh...)

(They turned their attention away from me. Now might be my chance...)

(Going from the front isn't a good idea, but if I go in from the side...)

I'm sorry, Ena...!

Huh? Eep!

Nice one, Kanade!

That just leaves...

Ena, are you alright?!

You're mine, Ichika!

Huh? Wah...!

Th...

They both crossed the line...

That means...

We did it...

We won, Kanade!

I never expected Kanade to be the one to come after us...

Their teamwork was remarkable.

Wow... We won...

Hehe. It's all thanks to you, Kanade!

I'm not sure I deserve all the credit...

(But I'm glad that I could help.)

Oh, Kanade!

Gimme five!

L-Like a high five...?

If we do that with these suits on...

Wah!

Oh no!

K-Kanade bounced off of Minori and...!

Uh oh... S-Someone, help...! I can't get up...!

Oh noooo! I'm so sooorry!!