Chivalry of a Dark Knight [Batman x Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry]

CH18: Golden Week (prt 2)

It was morning on Showa day and that meant there would be no classes nor any matches scheduled.

Of course, there was no such thing as an 'off-day' for Bruce.

Being the Batman meant maximizing efficiency with every bit of time afforded to him. If there were no classes, then he'd either meditate on a plan or tinker with his equipment. If not that, then he'd train his body. Sure, there was now his magic training with Stella to take into account but conditioning his physical abilities was something he couldn't afford to neglect.

Hence, him starting his morning regimen with a 30 minute jog, wearing his red tracksuit over a white undershirt and a pair of white sneakers.

Normally he would prefer solitude but time, he wasn't alone. Jogging just behind him, flanking at his sides, were Ikki and Stella. The former was wearing a white track suit with a hoodie while later seemed to be having a wardrobe malfunction.

There was definitely nothing wrong with her black and white cycling shorts which showed off her shapely legs, Oh no. It was her pink and white track suit that was the problem

Somehow the zipper got stuck just below her breasts and after a lengthy struggle, the princess gave up decided to just jog with her suit half open. But with the bobbing motions of her jog cycles, this eventually resulted in her undershirt covered bust to pop out and bounce around over the rest of her track suit.

Ikki and Bruce honestly found it distracting, with the later hoping she wasn't going to attract unwanted attention.

Rather than let his mind linger on that, Bruce instead focused on his body's rhythm, the soles of his shoes pounding against the surface of the track while he fisted his hands and pumped his arms to get the most out of his workout.

At least that's what the plan was but much to his dismay, it would seem they would have more company as two more individuals jogged their way.

"My, oh my. If it isn't the Terrific Trio. How do you do this morning?" Nagi waved at them.

The effeminate boy (or girl) had a gray sweatband around his forehead and aside from his running shoes, only wore a tight-fitting purple tank-top and matching running shorts. Bruce found it...tacky to say the least.

Beside him was Shizuku who had her usual hair band replaced by a simple light blue tie band and was wearing a cyan and white track suit with a mock collar as well as matching running shorts that would've shown off all of her legs if not for the thigh high socks.

Looking at his little sister, Ikki couldn't help but note how adorable and cute she looked right then.

"Hello, Arisuin." Bruce spoke, keeping his tone neutral.

He nodded towards Shizuku.

"Miss Kurogane." he greeted.

"Hm. He-hello." Shizuku frowned and looked to the side.

At least she wasn't being too hostile. Although, something told Bruce that it had more to do with her brother's presence than anything else. Honestly, that worked fine with him. It was already complicated enough that Ikki was in good terms with him and not his sister.

"Good Morning, you two. Um, what this about us being 'the Terrific Trio'?" Ikki asked, scratching the side of his head.

"Well, that's what people around here are calling you these days. I mean everyone always sees the three of you training together." Nagi smiled.

Although he didn't show it, that notion took Bruce aback and made him feel a bit awkward.

Shizuku then took notice of Stella, who was again struggling with her zipper, and narrowed her eyes in disgust.