Synopsis

The chapter focuses on the protagonist's grueling physical training, starting with lessons on multitasking and sensory control while running. The training shifts to flexibility, where the protagonist is pushed to their limits with painful stretches. It's revealed that the trainer is enforcing a strict philosophy of discipline, inherited from the protagonist's own mother and that they are being tracked through measurement devices. The protagonist struggles to endure the intensity of the training, which includes running for extended periods of time and extreme stretching.