HA1 3.1 - Body Conditioning

  Unlike public schools, Kitaro adopted six-day school system. It's just that, on Saturday the lessons were focused on musical practice and last only until 11:50. And because he had completed the archive program, Hide decided that Aizawa should try using the shuttle service starting today.

  After the shuttle pick Aizawa up, Hide went to Totsuka Firm to deliver the second deposit of 30 thousand Dillar or equivalent of 3 million Ren. The second deposit made Hide and Aizawa receive a pair of Vrada N5 Notebook and Vrada S5 Smartphone. After that, Hide went to Beauty & the Beast to take the betting money he won.

  In 2022, Nikko’s government issued a policy to prohibit all forms of online gambling. Even for conventional gambling, the bet must be done in cash and face-to-face, not by telephone, email, or other messaging form.

  Most people did not understand why Nikko’s government issued such a strange policy, while big players in underground world incessantly cursed because it made them losing one of greatest methods of money laundering.

  Then, when the turmoil in underground world almost hit the boiling point, four money launderer syndicates from abroad entered the field to provide solution, and it took 12 years before a novice journalist discovered that the four syndicates were actually an extension from National Security Service to finance their illegal operations.

  Although National Security Service currently already had deep root in underground financial network, the government had not lifted the ban on online gambling. It annoyed Hide to the core because it made him unable to place massive bets using multiple fakes IDs. He also had to meet Hanna face to face and accepted her wrath.

  While giving Hide a sharp gaze Hanna said, "You said it was your father's bet. So, why did you put the money into your account?"

  Hide glanced at the withdrawal slip he just handed over to Hanna before answering, "It's because I'm worried you won't let me place the bet."

  “…”

  Hide put forward a parcel of pickled peaches to Hanna before continuing, "And this is a small token of gratitude because you tipped me about Yuko Mountain's main striker."

  Hanna looked at the pickled peaches in front of her before letting out a sigh. It was imported from Aussie and was premium products in its class. A hint of reluctance appeared in Hanna's heart, but only for a moment because she remembered that Hide had won 2.5 million Ren.

  After the public somehow, knew the injury suffered by Yuko Mountain’s main striker, the bet rate between Nakamura Ocean vs Yuko Mountain changed drastically to 0.5: 5, and of course other than Hide almost no one thought Yuko Mountain will win.

  "Hide, you're super lucky this time. However, if you lose, 500 thousand Ren will evaporate like a smoke. So, next time you want to put a bet, think it carefully first."

  Seeing Hide gave her a drop dead serious nod, Hanna's expression softened and she immediately grabbed the pickled peach parcel.

  "Thanks for the peach."

  "You're welcome."

  Hide answered cheerfully, while in his heart he desperately refrained himself from telling Hanna that he bought the parcel when there was a buy two-get-one sales.

  'Never spoil woman's mood, no matter how good your intention.'

  Hide muttered to himself, while Hanna cheerfully processed the money he won.

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  After he received a notification via his smartphone that 2.5 million Ren had just entered his account, Hide immediately said, "I also want to have membership in Beauty & the Beast."

  Hanna smiled before answering, "I can suggest you a few programs. Tell me, what kind of results you want to get."

  "Body development with focus on flexibility, explosive power, and endurance. I will also need a regular sports massage."

  Hanna looked at Hide for a while before asking, "Are you member of MMA or some other martial arts club?"

  "No, I just want my body to be fully developed, and always in peak condition."

  Hanna pondered for a while and then said, "The monthly fee for the program you are asking for will be 14.000 Ren, and note that people call it a program for masochists because it’s excruciatingly painful and tiring."

  "I know."

  "Other advisor will ask you to pay the fee for the first four months up front. However, if you choose me, I don't mind if you pay it monthly. So, if you suddenly want to stop you won’t losing too much of money."

  Hide curiously looked at Hanna as he asked, "I thought you are only a receptionist."

  "Beauty & the Beast do not employ a dedicated receptionist. All the receptionists here are fitness advisor, nutritionists, or expert of body development who handled the front desk in turn.

  I also have a morning diet class for office lady, and accompany boxing athletes during the day, and for your information the two boxers I accompany hold the title for their class."

  Hide nodded and firmly said, "Then, I will choose you."

  "Good."

  Hanna smiled cheerfully, and then took Hide to one of fitness rooms on 2nd floor.

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  After measuring his weight, height, shoulder width, chest circumference, waist circumference, thigh circumference, the distance of elbow to shoulder and elbow to wrist, the distance of ankle to knee, width and foot pattern, Hanna then looked at Hide with sparkling eyes.

  "If you enter military or MMA club, they will surely welcome you with a big smile."

  Not long after that, Hanna began to squeeze some parts of Hide's body and immediately grinned from ear to ear.

  "Looks like you start practicing over the last few days. Can you tell me the details?"

  Hide nodded and explained, "Push-ups, sit-ups, squats, lunges, and other basic exercises. As for my fitness level, heart and lung capacity, I can do a full-power 50 meters run, return to the starting point by walking, then have full-power 100 meters run, and walk to the starting point again.

  I repeat the cycle until full-power 400 meters run, and I can do it up to 5 sets without throwing up."

  Hanna looked at Hide curiously before saying, "Without throwing up huh…"

  "Yeah."

  "Well, it could be because you're not running full-power or your body has a very good foundation. Whatever it is, we'll find out in the next few days."

  After asking questions about daily routines, allergies to food or drugs, and several other things, Hanna then gave Hide the final explanation.

  The final form of the program would be sent via email in a few days. Of course, in the future the program would be corrected according to Hide’s progress. And even if he didn't complete the menu, he had to stop the morning exercise within 2 hours, not including warm-up.

  Hide also had to train in Beauty & the Beast at 15.30 - 17.00 five days a week. On odd days he would do a short fast. It was a full-power runs with the shortest duration of 10 minutes and the longest duration of 40 minutes, to build explosive power.

  On even days, he would have a long-range swimming without pause for 40 minutes to build endurance without the risk of overloaded his feet. After running or swimming he would get sports massage to reduce muscle pain, soreness, or tension so that the next day he could train as usual.

  The program also included access to all the fitness facilities at Beauty & the Beast. So in addition to the menu he received from Hanna, Hide could train in Beauty & the Beast anytime 24/7.

  "Okay."

  Hide nodded slightly, and then he excused himself because he had to get home before Aizawa.

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  The distance between Hide’s house and Beauty & the Beast were not far, so when Aizawa came home Hide had already prepared the lunch.

  After the lunch Hide then showed Vrada S5 to Aizawa while saying, "Starting today you can use Big Bro's smartphone and Big Bro will also teach you how to use laptop. But you have to help Big Bro cleaning up the house, do the dishes, and exercise with Big Bro in the backyard every morning."

  “Mhm.” Aizawa nodded while looking at Vrada S5 in Hide's hand with sparkling eyes. "Can Aizawa take it to school?"

  "No, when you leave the house you can use your old 2G cellphone."

  "But Aizawa's cellphone can only be used to make calls or send text."

  Seeing Aizawa pouting her lips, Hide smiled inwardly because it’s a sign that Aizawa was no longer anxious when she was near him.

  "Well, your cellphone intended purpose is only for communication. Also, you can use Big Bro's smartphone only if you have finished your school work and have to go to bed before ten."

  "Mhm."

  Aizawa nodded firmly and Hide immediately handed over the Vrada S5 to her. Not long after that, Aizawa was drowning and busy tinkering with her new toy.

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