Part 52: Episode 47: Staying Sporty

My sophomore year at St. Pigeonation’s has finally arrived, and I’m ready to make it my best year yet!



I saw some familiar faces in class, and even met some new students. The sheer number of unique birdies here at St. Pigeonation’s truly is staggering.

While I don’t think that he really gave off a good first impression, Oko-san’s dedication to his craft made me want to join the track team. Besides, a hunter-gatherer has to always stay in tip-top shape!

If I was going to be on the track team, I thought it would be a good idea to take part in gym class as well. The first meeting was a little awkward, since it was bird-only training, but a little self-exercise really hit the spot!

It was the first elective day and I was excited to get started.
I want to join the team, but… I wonder if Okosan’s having a fit again.
I’ll find out when I get there!


A fit he is having, though not over pudding.


I never knew!






Well, if he’s the captain, he must be really good. But a dove’s legs are only so long, so I bet he’s only fast in short distances!



He was already gone before I had time to get ready.
How is he so fast!? He can’t even fly this fast!
I did my best to keep up with him, but he was definitely in a whole different league.




And so I joined the track team. Who knew doves could run like that?


Soon after we had out class trip! We all decided to hied up a nearby hill, and it felt so easy and carefree, thanks to my work with the track team. I decided to see how my fellow track member was doing on the trip.
I wonder where Okosan went?
I haven’t seen him since we stopped here.

Ah.
Right on cue. Or should I say, “coo”? Heehee.




…And he’s gone.
What kind of pudding is he looking for, anyway?
The music stops.

While I was excited for gym class this week, the heat made it really tough to keep up. Only Okosan was still going by the end of class.


St. Pigeonation’s sports festival came quickly, and I was excited to participate. Since I was the best girl on the track team, I was assigned to the marathon race. I took my place next to our other runner, Okosan.



Swift as the wind, as usual. I think he came in first, but I can’t see from here.
I’d better do my best, too!


We’re getting them back today… Aah, I don’t think I did too well.







I spent so much time preparing for the marathon run that I forgot to study. And now…
I disappointed Mr. Nanaki… I’ll have to study more from now on.
The music stops.
I was a little late getting back from break today.


There’s a pile of overturned desks in the middle of the floor. Ryouta is overturned next to them.
Rock doves’ underwings and bellies are light, so they look pretty different upside-down…


I look up to see the two of them at each other’s throats in the corner.
I think we might have a diplomatic incident on our hands.












The battle still rages, and it looks like Ryouta’s sacrifice was in vain.

Sakuya is clearly in the wrong here! He shouldn’t make fun of other students, no matter what he might think of them!



He drops low, and prepares to strike with all his might.


Okosan crashes into Sakuya with a spinning bodyslam.
Sakuya goes flying out into the hallway, bouncing helplessly.
…That must have hurt.


He puffs up his chest and swags his way out of the classroom like a real gangsta pigeon.
I guess I helped…?
…Wait, class is about to start!

The music stops.


Today I was feeling particularly good, and so I headed off to the cafeteria in a good mood.


When I got there, however, I saw Ryouta holding back Okosan from a rampage. As much as I understood why he was doing it, I don’t think he fully understood the situation.



The sound of pots and pans clattering is heard.
Once freed, Okosan rampages for a while and then comes over with a satisfied expression.



The music stops.

The next gym class was entertaining, if only because watching Ryouta struggle with exercises is kind of cute.