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(Open) November Catch All

Who: Haru Okumura and you!
What: November Catch All Post
Where: Various Location
When: November
Content Warnings: Nothing really? Maybe vague Persona 5 Royal Spoilers

A. Merlaut Apartments

[All things considered, Haru had expected this world to be more chaotic. Granted, after everything she gone through, a change in scenery wasn't a bad thing. As she wandered around the lobby, there were so many thoughts running through her mind. How much longer was she staying here for? What was happening in her world right now? What about her other friends? She wasn't sure but she knew thinking such things wouldn't do her any good.

With a heavy sigh, she figured she might as well introduce herself to anyone else around here.]

Um, excuse me? I know this is an odd request but do you know where I can buy fertilizer?

The Heavenly Blanc Bar & Café

[It was odd how comfortable she felt in this café. There was always something about the smell of coffee and the atmosphere that always calmed her down. And yet, this was also different from the café she knew back home. The addition of a jukebox and a pinball machine was a nice touch.

Feeling curious, she made her way to the pinball machine. As she stared at the strange equipment, it was certainly nostalgic to see these as she played one when she was younger.

Should anyone look by, they could see the determined look on Haru's face even as she continues to lose!]

C. Aoba Shibumenosaki Underground Academy - Gymnasium

[As Haru looked at the gym equipment, she couldn't help but be impressed. To think, there was such variety in this school! She never thought she would be allowed to try them with her father around! It wasn't becoming of an heiress to attempt to lift such heavy weights or even try the treadmill.

Hoping no one would be around, she just had to lift one the heavier weights. If she could lift heavy bags of fertilizer, a 40 pound weight should be nothing right?]

You can do this, you must try! [She said to herself before attempting to lift it!]

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[It was rather ambitious but she would rather try and see if she could do it or not! With everything she got, she grabbed the dumbbell off of the ground and hoped for the best!

In fact, she felt proud that she could lift it up to her stomach before letting her arm fall back down.]

I know but I think I did fairly well for my first try! That was a lot more fun than I thought!

[Maybe holding onto those bazookas and grenade launchers were worth it?]

[Oh God, now he really is scared she’s gonna tear something. He grimaces a little at the way she tries to lift it.]

Uh, your...form could use some work. You mind if I show you?

[Oh. And here she thought she lifted it correctly!]

Of course! I wouldn't mind seeing the proper way of lifting a dumbbell! I was not aware there was a certain technique.

[She said before dropping said dumbbell on the ground and allowing him the chance to lift it]

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[It’s really more the way he’d seen her arm drop that worried him - you can dislocate your shoulder doing that, you know!]

There’s a technique to pretty much anything you can do with this equipment. [Even if she does know what she’s doing (which she very well might), it’s nice that she’s indulging him, because its clear to see he’s enthused just talking about it - this is his thing ~~(thanks for letting him mansplain, Haru)~~.]

Here, take it in your hand just the way you did - grip it with your thumb around the middle just like that - then put some tension in your quads like I said. [He pats his the back of his legs a little to indicate where he’s talking about.] If you’re doing bicep curls, that’s where you want to focus the tension, right? Put your strength there and curl it upward, then let it go all the way back down slowly.

And the breathing is important too - some people don’t know that. In through your mouth when you lift up, then out through your nose when you go back down.

[He demonstrates with the 40lb weight, which he seems to have no problem with. Seeing as she only got it up to her stomach, he still thinks she should probably stick with a lower one to do a full curl.]

Muscles don’t need a warm up like you would with cardio, but you’ll build strength slower without tearing anything if you start smaller, and that’ll help you lift that fertilizer easier too after a while. You a gardener or something?

[As Haru just listened and watched how he lifted the heavy weight. It was amazing to see how he was able to lift it! Here she thought running around in Mementos and Palaces were remarkable enough.]

I see. No wonder bodybuilders manage to lift heavy weights despite it being taxing on their bodies. I did not realize how much skill was required, thank you!

[That and she thought carrying pounds of fertilizer was good enough! Still, as she looked at his form, she made sure to copy it later when it was her turn. ]

But yes, I am! Or rather gardening is a hobby of mine so I wouldn't say I am just yet.

[Iwaizumi laughs.]

Well, I’m no body builder, but it definitely takes a build up of strength to do that kind of shit, I can tell you that much.

[It’s an admirable hobby he thinks, even if it’s not quite his thing. As for gardening, he really knows nothing about anything having to do with that, but if that’s what this girl is into, more power to her. Interesting that that’s what’s ended up motivating her to come here to work out, though.]

I never really thought of gardening and weight lifting having anything to do with each other, but I guess that fertilizer is a work out in and of itself, huh?

[He glances at her as he starts lifting the dumbbell again, speaking easily as he curls it up and down.] Gardening as a hobby doesn’t make you a gardener, though?

Is that what you want to go into for work or something?

Of course, you'll be surprised to find out how much they weigh! I was impressed with myself that I could carry 3 bags at once more!

[That and she was able to prove to herself she wasn't some dainty little thing people could push around. If she was strong enough to do that, she was able to do things on her own.

With that, she gave a bright smile.]

Not quite. I wish to start my own restaurant where I can grow food on my own. I want people to come in and feel refreshed when they come in!

Hm? [Iwaizumi raises an eyebrow. A self-sustaining restaurant. That sounds like—-] Hard work.

You like to cook too then I guess. [He smiles.] Any good at it?

I like to think so but I am learning! There is much I don't know but I wish to improve on my craft!

[You see that? That is the look of a proud girl wanting to show her worth! Then, she had an idea.]

Oh, how about this. If you show me how to lift weights properly, would it be possible for you to test my cooking skills?

[Iwaizumi’s brows raise a bit at the idea. As if any teenage boy (especially an athlete) would reject an offer of free food - and for what? Doing something that he already loves to do?]

Hell yeah. I’ll teach you whatever you want - lifting, cardio—- [Could this be an opportunity to recruit yet another member for his...? Aha...]

You know, a couple of us are about to get a volleyball league together too if you’re into that sort of thing. It’s a great game.

[Eh? Ehhhh?]

[With that, Haru's eyes widen. Did she just hear what she just heard]

A-Are you sure? I'm not familiar with volleyball, I'm not sure how well I would be as a player!

[No seriously, did she hear that right???]

[Iwaizumi let’s out a loud laugh.]

As far as I can tell, no one here is. You definitely wouldn’t be alone there!

[Perhaps an encouraging smile will convince you? He seems to be in a genuinely good mood just talking about the sport. Believe it or not, his default expression is usually a scowl (or at least it has been since arriving here).]

It’s a no pressure sort of thing, really. [He lifts the dumbbell up in another curl.] Not that we won’t be competing eventually, but I aim to teach people what I know first, of course.

[No one wants to go up against a bunch of losers that don’t know what they’re doing, after all.]

Like I said, it’s a great game, and one hell of a work out at that.

[Despite his smile, Haru still wasn't too sure if she should trust him. If he was correct that there weren't a lot of others who knew how to play, that didn't stop her from being nervous]

Then I'm assuming you're a volleyball coach? It seems like you know what you're doing but...

[Even with all of her fighting in the Metaverse, it was another thing to play a sport! As she trailed off, it wouldn't hurt to try it. Now that she wasn't busy with school, saving the world, or have any other responsibilities? It couldn't hurt to try to live as a normal teenager for once, right?]

I may have some good upper body strength so I wish to be a good asset to the your team!

[Iwaizumi’s smile only grows. He barely knows this girl, but he’s not the type to mistrust on first glance - the world he comes from is a pretty average one after all, and it’s not like she’s a giant turtle beast or something. He laughs a little at the idea that he’s a coach though.]

I’m just a high school student, but I’m the ace for my team back home - that’s an offensive position.

We’re a powerhouse school in our prefecture, and I’ve been playing for as long as I can remember.

[Another laugh, another curl.]

I guess I’d be somewhat like a coach to start out, but I aim to play once we all know what we’re doing. It’ll be fun. Promise.

Regardless if you are just a high school student, it is amazing you are an athlete! And one who knows how to lead their team to victory!

[Even if she wasn't an average high school student, just hearing others about their accomplishments was enough to impress her. However, she wasn't sure if that was her own sheltered background making her naïve.]

Although, you are right, it is worth a try. I think I will join. I will trust you'll teach me to become a good volleyball player?

[Or at least, just enough where she knows the basics!]

Yeah, well. It’s not like I’m the captain or anything, but...[He shrugs, and his expression becomes a bit pained suddenly, but he shakes it off quickly - don’t think about him now.

[He glances at her, smile in place again, though a bit weaker now.] I’ll teach you what I know. It’s a fair bit.

And thanks, you know. I’ve been itching to play again. Can’t really do that without other players, right?

[With that, she shook her head]

No, you can't! But it must be a game played with friends and fellow comrades!

[And you see that? That is the look of someone who might be taking this a little too serious now. With that being said, something dawned on her]

Speaking of friends, I haven't introduced myself! My name is Haru Okumura, it's really nice to meet you! [That being said, there was some hesitation on her end. Hopefully this person didn't come from her world. The last thing she wanted was for someone to know she was a daughter of a wealthy company.

She just wanted to be a normal teenager here]

[Friends and “fellow comrades”, yeah - definitely not a bad way to describe it. He’s been missing those pretty badly lately, so he’s thankful that she moves on from the thought and he doesn’t have to dwell on it too long.

[Iwaizumi extends a hand, nods in greeting at her introduction. Lucky for her, he doesn’t come from her world and she gets to be a normal teenager for a little longer.]

Hajime Iwaizumi, but just call me Iwaizumi. It’s nice to meet you too, Haru. Okumura if you prefer.

[With that, there was a sigh of relief. Thank goodness, she didn't have to deal with all the questions about being an heiress to a wealthy company. With that, she gave a small giggle]

Okay then, Iwaizumi-san! You're more than welcomed to call me Haru!

[She said before shaking his hand] I hope to get along with you as you teach me more about volleyball!

[And hopefully they can become friends too? She hoped so, she really needs to learn how to make more friends]

[So far he’s not opposed to becoming friends. In fact...]

Hell yeah. Any time you want. Honestly, I spend most of my time right around here, but I’m in 209 back at the apartments if you ever need to track me down.

Do you stay around there?

I live in apartment 202 but I could stop by whenever I have the time! It would be lovely to have a training partner to help me become stronger!

[She said with a giggle]

I know I have to practice more with my axe if I wish to keep improving my strength.

[Axe...?

[Somewhat nervously:]

You, uh...practice axe throwing or...something?

[Axe???]

No, I use my axe as a stress reliver! Whenever I'm feeling stressed, I chop some wood until I feel better.

[All said with a smile on her face]

It is quite relaxing, you should try it sometime! [That and she could do into more detail about her using said axe to fight in the Metaverse but she'll keep that to herself]

Oh. [Okay, chopping wood. That’s normal, right? Phew.] I’ve heard that’s one hell of a work out, actually. Maybe I should.

If you're not too busy, I can offer you mine and see if there are some wood we can chop!

[Haru, what are you doing?]

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