Chapter 54 Want to do and do are two different things
This is a long bow made of bamboo. The bow is covered with a layer of black paint, and the handle is printed with a gold-plated cherry blossom pattern. You can tell at a glance that it is worth a lot.
The biggest feature of the Harmony Bow is that the upper part is larger than the lower part. Its grip is not in the middle of the bow, but at the golden ratio between the upper and lower strings of the Harmony Bow.
Taking Nakano Ryoko's Inshin (227cm bow) as an example, the grip is approximately 86.7cm above the bow (the bend at the end of the bow).
"Let's give it a try." Nakano Ryoko smiled and said, "Do you still remember the "Eight Sections of Shooting Technique" that Sami said just now?"
Kato Yusuke nodded.
So the two of them walked to the front of the shooting range, where five wooden signs were set up, which read from "One" to "Fifth", which represented the positions where the five shooters stood when shooting.
Taking the wakaya handed over by Nakano Ryoko, Kato Yusuke took the bow and loaded the arrow, stretched the bow string to a full moon, aimed at the target 28 meters away, and then released the arrow.
"Ah, it failed..." Zuomi, who was watching secretly from behind, couldn't help but said.
But she was right, the arrow did hit the grass.
Well, there’s something wrong with my posture.” Nakano Ryoko pondered and said, “Kato-kun, lend me your bow.”
She took the bow from Kato Yusuke, with a warm smile on her face, "I will demonstrate it again, please pay attention to my movements."
"good."
Nakano Ryoko first walked back a certain distance, then took a deep breath, straightened her back. Holding the bow in her left hand and the arrow in her right hand, she walked step by step to the shooting range and knelt down.
Stand the bow, turn the bow, and set the arrow.
Then she stood up, spread her legs forward and backward, raised the wagyu high above her head, and opened the bow and string with both hands, and finally let the waya stay slightly below her eye level.
The whole process was smooth and natural, and every move perfectly demonstrated the Eastern aesthetic philosophy.
Kato Yusuke looked at her in surprise.
Judging from the test just now, the draw force of this bow should be 22 kilograms. Not only can Nakano Ryoko be able to draw it to the full limit, but his hands are also very stable. This superb skill cannot be developed overnight.
after 5 seconds
Accompanied by a crisp sound, Yazheng hit the bullseye in the distance.
But the aftertaste of the string sound still lingers in my ears, like a lingering sound that lingers for three days.
"Did you see clearly?" Nakano Ryoko turned around and asked with a smile.
She stood in the direction of the backlight, with a bit of dusty smell on her body, and a feeling of cleansing the soul.
"It's amazing." Yusuke Kato admired sincerely.
There were bursts of applause from behind.
"Senior is so handsome!"
The members of the Kyudo Club all looked at Ryoko Nakano longingly.
Under such a situation, the general girl slowly spoke.
"The saying in archery that "a straight shot will hit the target" does not mean that you will hit the target just because you aim correctly, but that you will definitely hit the target as long as your posture is correct."
"Keep this in mind and try it again." Ryoko Nakano handed the bow back to Yusuke Kato.
"good."
…
Step on your feet, stabilize your body, set up the bow, raise the bow, and draw the bow. Carefully recall Ryoko Nakano's actions just now in your mind, and keep your mind fully focused.
When the momentum and power reached their peak, Kato Yusuke released this arrow.
Snapped--
Kazuya hit the bullseye.
The sound of strings curls up.
"Congratulations, Kato-kun." Ryoko Nakano smiled, picked up the telescope and looked into the distance.
"...Huh?" She exclaimed softly, "The bow and arrow...can't be seen?"
"Hey, hey~! I'll go look for you!" Sami volunteered and immediately ran out without waiting for Ryoko Nakano to reply.
After a while
I saw her standing next to a target stack, waving her hand in this direction, and shouted: "Found it——!"
Then she bent down
"How strange, you heard the sound of hitting the target?" Sami muttered while trying to pick up Kazuya from the ground.
A beam of orange light shone on her face, causing her to raise her hands to cover it. Through the small hole in the middle of the bullseye, she could vaguely see the beautiful figure of the commander, and next to her was the young man.
"Wear it, wear it--!?!?"
A shrill female voice echoed throughout the dojo.
Nakano Ryoko's pupils shrank, and then he let out a breath.
"It's really surprising." She looked at Kato Yusuke and said, "Kato-kun seems to be very talented in kyudo. Do you want to consider joining the club?"
The wise general already understood what was happening and extended an invitation to him.
Kato Yusuke stared at his palm, feeling a little hesitant as he experienced the feeling just now.
After a moment, he sighed and shook his head slowly but firmly, "Sorry, senior, I can't join the club."
"It's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't."
Nakano Ryoko nodded thoughtfully, then showed a gentle smile, "I understand, but you are still welcome to come and play here at any time."
Kato Yusuke nodded, then turned and left the Kyudo Club.
Just like a fate that only happens once in a lifetime. A shooting is like an "encounter" and "parting" once in a lifetime.
As a pragmatist, for Yusuke Kato, what he wants to do is never the way he prioritizes issues.
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Thursday, lunch break, teacher’s office
"So, what did you do...?" Nakamura Masaru asked with a wry smile.
Kato Yusuke frowned, "I don't quite understand what you mean, teacher."
"Football, basketball, badminton, track and field, judo...consultants from almost all sports clubs have come to see me, and more than once."
Nakamura Katsu clasped his hands and counted them.
"Thanks to you, I've been in trouble all morning. At least tell me what happened."
"Choose a club." Kato Yusuke said calmly.
"that's all?"
"that's all."
"Then why do they have to have you join?"
"I don't know." Kato Yusuke paused, "Is there a Kyudo club here?"
"Kyudo club?" Nakamura Masaru raised his eyebrows, "It seems there isn't one."
"Oh, that means they are too weak."
"Pfft..." Hasumi Kanoko covered her mouth and chuckled: "You are really popular, Kato-kun."
"The teacher is also a little curious about which club you will choose."
Wearing a white shirt made of silk, with a tie at the collar, and long brown hair hanging down on her chest, she has the lightness of a girl and the charm of a mature woman.
——The unique charm of women over 20.
"I haven't decided about the club yet." Kato Yusuke responded to Teacher Hasumi's question, "But I will make a decision as soon as possible."
Hearing what he said, Ren saw Kanoko waved her hand.
"Ah, the teacher doesn't mean to rush you, he's just out of curiosity. Don't push yourself too hard, okay?"
Rather than admonition, the words seemed to contain more warmth out of concern.
"I understand." Kato Yusuke nodded and turned his gaze back to his class teacher's face, "Teacher Nakamura, I will reply on time tomorrow. If nothing happens, I will go back first."
Looking at the time, it was almost time for class, so Nakamura Masaru nodded.
"Then you go back."
Kato Yusuke nodded and walked out the door, at the last second before leaving the office.
"Hey, Kato."
"Is there anything else, teacher?"
Nakamura Masaru unscrewed the cap of the plastic bottle, took a sip of coffee, looked at him and said.
"I will reject the previous club for you first. If you change your mind, remember to come to me."