Natalie’s enthusiasm quickly shifted from sword training to beach volleyball. However, it was a bit different from the leisurely game I had envisioned.

“Here, Lady Lilith!”

-Wham!-

“W-wait a second, Natalie! That’s too fast!”

Natalie was spiking the rubber ball at me with impressive force, and I struggled just to keep up with her movements on the sandy beach. It was nothing like the easy, casual rally I had imagined.

-Wham!-

“Oh! Impressive, Lady Lilith! You managed to return it!”

“Y-you told me to catch it!”

“I didn’t expect you actually would!”

…This girl.

Well, physical training is physical training, …