Metanoia

Wabi-sabi

(n.) finding beauty in imperfection; an acceptance of things as they are.

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"Ugh!" grunted Shinso. It's the second day I teach Shinso close combat. He's always get throw away or knocked down. "Shinso, I told you to use your body," I sighed looking at him. "Is easy to say," Shinso growled. I help him to get up. "Now, take my hand then use your back to push my body," I demanded. Shinso takes my hand as I said. "Now throw me to the ground," I continued. "W-wait. Are you sure?" he asked. "Shinsou, just do it. I can make the damage less to my body. Plus how am I gonna teach you when you're not trying?" I questioned.

Shinso throws me to the ground, and I make sure to less my damage. "That's how you do it," I said standing up. Shinso looked at me with shock. "When you're used to this. It will be easy. Your body will flow on its own," I explained. Aizawa-sensei just observed us. Like a mother cat looked at her kittens playing around. "Again!" I started.

Well, the result is not too bad. He succeeds to grab my hand but not that fast to throw me. "Shinso, you still lack your rhythm. You know what, just focus on your strength and your technique," I suggested. "You need to explain what rhythm is, Kumiko. And why do I focus on my hands when yours is legs?" asked Shinso. "I think we need a break. Aizawa-sensei, is it okay?" I looked at my teacher. He's nodded agree with me.

"It's hard to explain what rhythm it is. Is like fighting style people have their own steps. If you can observe them, you can see how they move for the next movement. It's hard to develop that skills. The reason why I focused you on hand-to-hand combat is that you're a guy, Shinso. Your bodybuilding's stronger than me. Plus it's Aizawa-sensei requested".

"The reason why I always use my leg is that I trained to increase my speed and my body more flexible. So I can move more freely. But I'm still learning how to increase my strength. My quirk helps me with my strength at hand. It's kinda hard, to be honest, but I'll take it. I supposed you see how my fighting style, rite?".

"Yeah, you're fighting style like dancing. So that's why rhythm is important for you," he observed. I nodded hear it. "One questioned, why you teach me how to locked down people than take 'em down?" he wondered. "Someone tells me violence is never an option. Try to immobilize them. Minimalize the damage you got," I quoted. "Sensei, can we spar for a sec?" I requested.

Aizawa-sensei stands in front of me and ready to fight. "Shinso, help with the signal," I told Shinso. "Start," he began. Before Aizawa can take the first step, I towards him faster and he tries to punch me. I grab his hands and kick his feet close to the knee from behind. His leg automatically bends and I give a little push so he fully sits. "And If you have an equipment you can use it now," I said while putting my middle finger aside his neck.

I can feel Aizawa-sensei beats become calmer. "See, if you fight the bigger and stronger opponent, you need to reduce their chances to fight back. Plus your equipment seems like a captured weapon, right? It's better when you immobilize them first," I explained and release Aizawa-sensei. "I'm sorry, sensei," I apologized. "No, it's okay. You have a good reflect," Aizawa-sensei complimented. "I can tell you which weakness humans have," I suggested while smirked.

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Finally, it's lunch and I already finish eating. I decide to wander around this school. I don't want to sleep since my nightmare has become worse. Now I'm at the back of the school and find a lavender hair boy. What is Shinso doing?. I walked to him and looked closely. "Meow". "Meow?" I questioned. Then a black kitten jumps into my shoes. Shinso looks at me and I pick up the kitten. "What are you doing, you lil' troublemaker?" I asked while petting the kitten.

The kitten meowing at me like replied my question. Cute. "Kumiko," he called. I put the kitten then sit next to Shinso. I see a whole damn cat's family. "Oh my lord... they're so cuttteee," I mumbled. I pet the mother and she purring at me. "I've been blessed," I whispered. "You like cat?" Shinso asked me. "Yeah. They're so cute but I can't keep it because of my quirk," I replied still pet them. "Since you from class 1-A, do you know Izuku Midoriya?" he wondered.

"Pfft, who doesn't know that green-haired bush-liked boy? Of course, I know. He's an interesting boy, to be honest. His determination's too much for me sometimes," I laughed. Shinso laughed too. After a little chat, the bell ring. "Hey, Shinso, you want to continue our chat? I found a cat café near my apartment. Since my annoying friend is at the intern now, I thought you'll be interested," I offered. Shinso nodded accept my offer. "Cool, how about we change our clothes and meet there?" I suggested. "Yeah, sounds cool".

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I waiting in front of the café. I looked at my phone and see my last chat with Shinso. "Kumiko," called someone. I see a lavender-haired boy with a denim jacket with a white t-shirt and black jeans. "Your style isn't bad," he smirked. I use a white-black geometric sweater and ripped jeans. I laughed while rubbing my neck. "Yours too," I complimented. "I think you more like soft girl style," he mocked me. I open the door and let Shinso go first. "Pfft, sorry for destroying your dream. That doesn't suit me," I added.

We're ordered the same thing surprisingly. Cappucino and croissant. When we sit at our table, Shinso was immediately visited by a lot of cats. "Wow, you really catch the cat's attention," I was amazed to look at the number of cats approach him. "How about you? There's so much black cat coming at you," he said. I looked at the black cat and sticking his tongue out. "Where's my phone?!" I hold my laugh and take the picture. Shinso doing it too. Even takes more picture than me.

I picked one of the cats and she starts to play with my earring. "Hey, stop," I giggled. "I like your choker. Where did you get that?" He asked. " Oh, it's from a little store near my apartment complex. They have pretty good products and the prices are worth it. Wanna got there together after this?" I replied. "Sure, yeah. I'm looking for rings like yours actually, do they have those too?" he said. "Yep, it's the same store. Necklaces, beanies, rings, chokers, anklets... they got it all in there," I looked at my black ring. "Nice," he muttered.

Afterward, we're satisfied play with the cats, I showed the store I bought all of my jewelry. "Wow," he gawked. "The store's kinda hidden and it's small. But the inside won't let you down," I said. We're roaming around at the store and I talk a little to the shopkeeper. "Kumiko-san, you're coming here, again," the shopkeeper wondered. "Yeah, I bring my friend," I pointed at Shinso. I've pointed some good rings and sometimes just messing around with each other.

"Only rings?" asked the shopkeeper. Shinso just nodded and I put mine. "Bracelets and earrings?". "Welp, I still need it. Even though I never used it at school," I replied. "Since you guys are still here. We just load some new items. Maybe you guys interested," the shopkeeper explained while taking out something. We look at a chain that has attachment. "It can use in pants or boots," the shopkeeper added. We looked at each other and it looks like have the same mindset. "What? Are we gonna buy it? You want us to get the same items?" I asked Shinso. "Unless... we use with a different purpose," he replied. And so here we are, buy the same item. We decide he uses at his pants and mine use at boots. "Ok, see you at school, Shinso," I waved at him.

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Sorry for the short chapter.