𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀 - 𝗞𝘆𝗼𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗸𝘂 𝘅 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿

~Chapter 19~

You tiredly groaned as you slowly left the training room, sweat dripping down your face. You have been training for five whole hours nonstop. Your whole body felt sore, and it hurt every time you tried taking a step. You took a glance at Kyojuro, who was walking beside you with his usual bright smile plastered on his face, unaffected by the training.

"You're telling me this all was just the beginning?" You asked, groaning as Kyojuro nodded eagerly.

"That's right! You'll be training five days a week! I'll let you have your weekends to yourself." He then turned to you, giving you a closed-eyed smile, "You did well for a first-timer! I'm sure swords art is in your blood!" You blushed slightly, mumbling a thank you as you looked away. "So! What should we do now?!" Kyojuro asked as you shrugged.

"Shower. I stink from all this training," you sighed, "There are showers we can use in the estate, right?" Kyojuro nodded.

"Yeah! Would you like me to walk you there?" He asked. You hesitated for a moment before nodding as Kyojuro led you to the bathhouse. You stayed near him, hoping you wouldn't get lost. The estate seemed to be so huge, it almost felt like a maze to you. You found a group of little girls with butterfly ornaments on their hair running here and there with towels and whatnot in their hands. They'd wave at you whenever they ran into you, before going back to their work, and you'd shyly wave back. They're cute...

You and Kyojuro finally reached the bathhouse after what seemed like fifteen minutes of walking. You were about to enter with Kyojuro right behind you, but you stopped him before he entered as well, "Oi! This is the women's bathhouse, remember?" You raised an eyebrow as you folded your arms, "You go to the men's bathhouse." You said, pointing to the other direction as Kyojuro's shoulders slumped slightly.

"Oh right! Sorry, (Y/N)!" Kyojuro exclaimed as he turned to the other side, leaving. You sighed, shaking your head as you continued your way in. There you met Mitsuri and Shinobu, who were already in the water. Mitsuri's bright green eyes widened when she saw you as she waved at you with a big smile on her face.

"(Y/N)!!!" She exclaimed, "Come join us!" She squealed as you nodded, telling her you were coming as you quickly went to the changing room, removing your clothes and replacing them with a towel wrapped around your body. You quickly put your hair into a messy bun as you left the changing room, meeting with the girls.

"Hey." You smiled as you slowly dipped yourself into the warm water, almost sighing at how relaxing it was.

"How was training with Kyo-San?! Did it go well?" Mitsuri asked as you groaned, sinking into the water.

"I mean, Kyojuro's a great teacher and all, but man, his training is way tougher than I expected." You said, "I don't even know how long I'll continue with this." Shinobu turned to you as she smiled at you.

"There's no need to worry, (Y/N)! I'm sure all the training would finish in no time!" Shinobu said as you slowly nodded with a smile. There was a short silence before it was interrupted by Mitsuri's loud gasp.

"(Y/N)! What's that on your neck?!" She asked, pointing at your neck as you glanced at her confused, touching the side of your neck that Mitsuri was pointing at. Shinobu frowned as she came closer to inspect it. She almost was like a doctor after all.

"It almost looks like a bruise, (Y/N)." Shinobu said slowly, making your stomach drop. That idiot left a mark and didn't even bother telling me! How did my dumbass not notice it?! Your face turned to a deep shade of red as you slowly dipped yourself deeper into the water, leaving only your face above the water.

"I-it's nothing. I got hurt while training." You lied, avoiding everyone's gaze. Mitsuri and Shinobu continued staring at you, obviously not buying your lie. Of course, they won't buy it! Who am I talking to, little children?! God Kyojuro, I promise I'm going to kill you! You looked up to find both Mitsuri and Shinobu wearing smirks on their faces, scaring you as they scooted towards you. Your face turned into a deeper shade of red as the smirks on their faces widened.