Put it simply, you're like that life-and-death instinct. Some people just know they're born to die. You, on the other hand, are crawling your way to preserve that dear life of yours.
Hannah Residence
Dojo Hall
Azumi closed her eyes and breathed in the smell of the wooden bamboo as well as the tatami mat. She raised her bamboo sword and thrusted her sword that was pulled by Chifuyu having him get kicked on the side. "That's cheating! You said we're just going to have sword clashes", he whined. "Never touch the sword of your opponent. That's outrageous", Azumi lectured and looked at the man with disgust.
The door flung open. "It's Matsuno-kun", a cheerful woman with ash grey hair jumped on the lad and hugged him tight. "Azumi begged me to come so I just felt bad that she doesn't have any friends", the blonde stuck his tongue out to the raven's head already posing on him. "Hey! Fumi-san is here. We can continue later", Chifuyu shook his head. "That's a woman and it is your job to protect one", the lady charged and the blonde was able to deflect the attack keeping the woman behind him. He received another attack from above so he used the bamboo sword to protect his head. He furrowed his brow and used his strength to lift up the weight that Azumi placed on her bamboo sword.
It would be an insult for a word to come out that a girl had beaten the vice commander of the first division. "If you're that weak, how could you be proud of being a gang member? Looking at that pained expression makes me want to beat you more. Enough with your stupid brawls and just train with me. That way, you'd be more capable of protecting a woman", the girl raised her chin. "Don't get so full of yourself. You talk about girls being protected. You don't even need one", Chifuyu made a side comment and was swept on his feet. Before his face hits the ground, Azumi pulls his shirt making him choke on it. She bowed on the family keepsake, a real sword, and then left the room.
"That's my 10th loss this year. Adding the ones 3 years ago, I couldn't keep track", Chifuyu sighed. "Sumi, she's really fond of you", the ash-gray woman patted his head. She's beautiful and the peculiarity of her hair makes the woman more outstanding. "Fond of making fun of me. Why can't she be more like you, Fumi-San?", the lad pouted. "Hmmm? I'm more comforted with the fact that she's not. I'm clumsy and a not-so-reliable adult after all", Fumi laughed and messed with Chifuyu's hair. He allowed her to do so. Unlike his own mother whom she sees as warm and reliable, Fumi is carefree and clumsy. But then, even if she knew that he was a member of a gang, she didn't have her way of treating him. "Let's go have our snacks. Azumi baked you some cookies. She might have stormed off somewhere but her grandfather will convince her to join us", the woman said being sure of her words.
Flood Control
Many young people would roam around the area and fool around with their friends. As for Azumi, she found herself retreating to the spot after Chifuyu hit the spot. She truly cares for the lad regardless of how airhead he could be. It wasn't usual for her to have her mind drift somewhere enough to disregard her surroundings. When she came to her senses, a couple of high schoolers still in their uniform surrounded her. Amused and entertained by her presence, they took the initiative to approach her. "Why would someone so pretty as would walk alone in this place? Are you looking for some accompaniment?", one of the group stepped forward but still gave enough space for the lady.
Soon, another group of gangsters stormed into the area attracted to the group swarming around a girl. "Perfect! We're just looking for some dudes to punch", a Mobius member chuckled and proceeded to punch one of the high schoolers. They attempted to fight back but they were outnumbered. Azumi just felt unlucky to be at the place at the wrong time. The girl stepped back and bumped into someone. "What do we have here? Not so long time ago, I had fun with someone who's the same age as yours. You can't believe the look in her parents' eyes and also that fat ass screams made me feel the thrill", Osanai dropped his hand on the lady's shoulder. He was curious about why she wasn't shaking in fear. The girl turned in her direction and showed him how disgusted she was that he was proud of what he's done. The gang member's eye twitched in annoyance at how the girl was mocking his provocations. "You sound fulfilled. How pitiful it is that people have low standards of finding happiness", she commented. She didn't regret saying what was on her mind. There is a time to keep her mouth shut and a time for her to speak up.
"Well said", someone agreed and Osanai fell on the ground face flat. "Mikey didn't give any go signal so breaking your face will have to wait", the once gentle tone turned bitter and rough. Azumi felt his hands leading her to face the other way. "It's dangerous to walk here alone. I happened to pass by", the lad went back to speaking softly. How can one shift so fast?
Street
They both walked away. Osanai asked the group to withdraw knowing that he was no match for the captain of the second division. Even with his tame face, the lilac head is a beast in the fight. Azumi stared at the said beast's smiling face.
"You sound mad a while ago. I was preparing to call someone just in case a fight breaks out", the raven head returned her gaze to the sidewalk. "Said the one who sounded as if you're picking a fight with a man twice your size", Mitsuya chuckled. Azumi looked at the plastic bag he was holding and saw a couple of threads and fabrics. Being a stranger to each other, she cannot bring herself to ask about the items that the lad purchased. They just walked until they reached the pedestrian lane. "I think this is safe enough", the captain of the second division raised his hand and gave a wave with his smiling face. Azumi looked at him and felt comfort in her heart. "I didn't speak up because I wanted to provoke him. If I walk away and just swallow what he said, I don't think I can escape with a sound mind. I want him to know that someone disagrees with his way of thinking", the girl bowed low. "But I still have to apologize that you have to be involved in a consequence I have to face", Azumi stood straight and ran to the other side. She checked on the lights before sprinting.
"You're always so fast to leave", Mitsuya scratched his nape seeing how fast the girl disappeared from his sight. The 15-year-old lad continued walking on the opposite side. His phone rang and he answered it.
Pah-chin already decided to settle the score with Osanai.
"I heard you. I also feel my fist itching to punch someone"
You sound pumped but this is something we decided to talk about with Pah-chin and Pey-ah. Draken will be with me and I'm bringing Takemitchy. He's an interesting guy.
"Then, give the man a good beating".
Chapter end.
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