In the ordinary life of Crayon Shin-chan

Chapter 465 Hopscotch

On a sunny weekend, the sky was clear blue, white clouds were floating, and the breeze was blowing gently across the ground, bringing bursts of fresh air. Mingxu, Xiaoxin, Fengjian, Zhengnan, Nini and A-Dai, a group of friends, came to the park to play.

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to play for a moment.

"Hey, everyone! How about we play something different today?" Mingxu suggested, remembering another game similar to the skipping rubber band he played last time. He looked around and saw everyone looking at him curiously, so he continued, "I remember a hopscotch game, it was a very fun game!" Mingxu said that his childishness had been rekindled.

"Hopscotch? What's it like?" Nini's eyes lit up and she clasped her hands together, full of anticipation.

“在地面上画出一个由多个格子组成的“房子”。格子的数量和形状可能因地区而异，常见的有9格、10格等不同版本。每个格子的长宽一般约为40~45厘米。按照顺序在每个格子里面写上数字或符号，通常是从1开始连续编号。

You need a sandbag or similar small object as a game prop. The size and weight of the sandbag should be moderate, easy to throw and catch. The players stand at the starting point of the house. The players throw the sandbag into the first grid.

The sandbag must be completely inside the grid and cannot cross the line or go beyond the boundary, otherwise it is considered a foul and the next player needs to be replaced. Players jump in numerical order according to the landing point of the sandbag. During the jump, the other foot cannot touch the ground or step on the line, otherwise it is considered a foul. When encountering parallel grids or specific grids, you can land with both feet or follow specific rules to jump.

After the player jumps to the finish line in numerical order, he needs to jump back in the same way and pick up sandbags on the way back.

The first player to come back is the winner. That's about it, are you coming?" Mingxu looked at everyone and said a lot.

"Come!" Everyone agreed without hesitation. It must be said that at this moment, they listened particularly carefully.

Mingxu then led everyone to find a small stone and a piece of white chalk, and enthusiastically began to draw hopscotch grids on the ground. Xiaoxin jumped excitedly, his face filled with an impatient expression, and he kept muttering:

"I will definitely be the first!" He looked so lively and active, as if he had endless energy.

Feng Jian looked at Ming Xu seriously while he was drawing the grids, and offered some suggestions: "I think the size of the grids should be moderate, and the distance should be reasonable, so as to ensure the fairness and fun of the game."

Zhengnan's chubby face was full of anticipation, his round eyes fixed on the hopscotch pattern that was about to take shape, as if he had already begun to rehearse his jumping movements in his mind.

Nini put her hands on her hips and said confidently: "Huh, I'm definitely better than all of you! Just wait and see!" she shouted proudly.

Ah Dai was watching silently from the side, his eyes revealing a hint of concentration and curiosity.

Soon, the hopscotch grid was drawn. Mingxu looked at everyone: "I just explained the rules. Is there anything you don't understand?"

“Uh…” Zhengnan raised his hand hesitantly.

"Basically, it means that we have to throw the stone into the first square first, then jump into the square with one foot, kick the stone to the next square, and so on. Whoever jumps to the finish line first wins. But be careful not to step on the line or kick the stone out of the square." Mingxu spread his hands.

Everyone listened attentively, afraid of missing any key details.

The game started. Xiaoxin couldn't wait to pick up the stone and threw it with all his strength. As a result, the stone flew directly over. "Oops!" Xiaoxin shouted and scratched his head in embarrassment. "Oops, it was thrown out!"

"Come back later." Mingxu shrugged.

Feng Jian threw the stone carefully, and the stone seemed to be under his precise control, landing accurately in the first square. He jumped into the square lightly with one foot, his movements were graceful and skillful, and he kicked the stone smoothly to the second square.

Zhengnan was not to be outdone. He took a deep breath, held the stone tightly in his chubby little hands, and threw it out. Unfortunately, the stone landed on the edge of the grid and bounced out. "Oops!" Zhengnan cried out in disappointment, but he was not discouraged. Instead, he picked up the stone again and prepared to try again.

The next Nini was very calm and composed. She threw the stone lightly, and it landed steadily in the middle of the grid. Then she jumped up skillfully like a light deer, with smooth and graceful movements.

Later, Ah Dai also joined the game. Although his movements were a little slow, he took every step seriously and kicked every stone carefully for fear of making mistakes.

Mingxu, needless to say, was a person who had played the game before, and he could handle it easily with his flexibility.

As the game progressed, the atmosphere became more and more heated. After several failures, Xiaoxin finally mastered the skills and was able to move forward smoothly. He stared at the grid with his eyes, muttering to himself: "I will succeed this time!" Then he threw the stone accurately, successfully jumped into the grid, and kicked the stone to the next position.

Feng Jian has been playing steadily and has always been in the leading position. His movements are light and agile, and every jump and stone kick seems so easy and natural, as if this game is not difficult for him at all.

Although Zhengnan was a little out of breath, he continued to work hard. His forehead was covered with sweat, but his eyes were full of determination. Every time he successfully moved forward a step, he would cheer happily and cheer himself up.

Nini showed off her girlish agility, and was on par with Feng Jian. Her movements were graceful and swift, with a confident smile on her face, as if victory was just around the corner.

Just when everyone was having fun, suddenly a few dark clouds floated in the sky. The originally gentle wind gradually became stronger, making the leaves on the ground rustle.

"Oh, it looks like it's going to rain!" Zhengnan raised his head, looked at the sky and said worriedly.

"It's okay, let's play for a while longer!" Xiaoxin said loudly, he didn't want the game to end so soon.

However, the rain soon began to fall. Raindrops began to fall sparsely, hitting the ground and splashing small water flowers.

"Oh, it's really raining, run!" Fengjian shouted.

"Let's take shelter from the rain under the small pavilion over there." Mingxu looked around and shouted.

"Okay!" Everyone followed Mingxu and ran over.

"What a pity! The winner hasn't been decided yet!" Nini said with some regret. She was still immersed in the fierce competition of the game.

"It's okay, we'll continue after the rain stops!" Mingxu comforted everyone. There was still a smile on his face, as if he was not disappointed by the sudden rain.

In the pavilion, the children looked at the rain outside and excitedly discussed the wonderful moments in the game. Xiaoxin imitated everyone's hopscotch movements, sometimes falling down exaggeratedly, sometimes jumping high, which made everyone laugh continuously.

Feng Jian carefully analyzed everyone's strengths and weaknesses. He said, "Xiao Xin, you are too impatient, so you always throw the stone badly. Zhengnan, you need to exercise more to increase your physical strength. Nini, your movements are very standard, keep it up."

Zhengnan shared his feelings about the game: "I think hopscotch is really difficult, but I won't give up. I will definitely do better next time!"

Ah Dai listened to everyone's discussion silently, occasionally interjecting a word or two. His unique insights also made everyone's eyes light up.

The rain gradually stopped and the sky cleared up again. A beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky, like a colorful bridge connecting heaven and earth. The children couldn't wait to return to the open space and continue their unfinished hopscotch game.

The grids that had just been drawn were washed away by the rain, so Mingxu started to draw again. Everyone came together to help, and they finished the painting quickly.

This time, everyone was more dedicated and serious. Fengjian still took the lead with his excellent skills and stable performance, while Nini chased closely and refused to relax. Xiaoxin was not willing to fall behind, and he kept adjusting his strategy to surpass the opponent in front. Zhengnan and Adai were also working hard to move forward, and every jump they made was full of determination and courage.

The game entered a white-hot stage, and everyone's heartbeats accelerated with the rolling of stones and the jumping of footsteps. Nini made a small mistake at the critical moment and accidentally stepped on the line, which made her very upset. Xiaoxin took the opportunity to surpass her and shouted excitedly: "I surpassed you!"

Mingxu was the first to finish the whole dance without hurrying. He suddenly felt a sense of emptiness. He wanted to buy osmanthus flowers and carry wine, but he was no longer a young man. Although he was still a child in body, he was still an adult in mind. . .

At this time, Feng Jian was close to the finish line. He took a deep breath, threw the stone steadily, and then jumped into the grid accurately, successfully kicking the stone to the finish line.

"I did it!" Fengjian jumped up happily, his face filled with the joy of victory.

"Kazama is so awesome!" Everyone congratulated Kazama. Although some were envious, they were more happy for him.

In the end, everyone finished the dance together. Although no one won first place, everyone's face was filled with happy smiles. Because for them, what was important was not the result of the competition, but the process of playing together.

As the sun sets, the golden afterglow shines on the children, outlining their beautiful silhouettes. The children go home with full of joy and memories. They agree to play more interesting games together next time.

On the way home, Mingxu recalled the happy time of the day and was still very happy. Xiaoxin jumped all the way and imitated the action of hopscotch, muttering: "I will definitely win next time!"

Kazama walked quietly with a satisfied smile on his face.

Although Zhengnan was a little tired, he still walked swayingly, with his chubby face full of happiness.

Nini hummed a little tune, thinking that she would work harder next time.

Ah Dai followed everyone silently, occasionally pushing up his glasses, his eyes full of anticipation for the next gathering.

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