Battlefield Romance: Hakuōki x Reader

First Day of Training: Toshizo Hijikata

Scenario: It's your first day of training, and the one who found you is the one responsible for your instruction. What will it be like to train with him as your mentor?

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"Strike left, now right. No, you're other right!" You grit your teeth in irritation at the sound of Hijikata-san's shouts.

"Gosh d**n it, Commander. I'm doing my best, so lay off, will ya?!" You shout at him as you swing your sword.

"Watch your tongue, young lady" your trainer orders as he dodges your blade. "Now do it again!" You continue to follow the routine, which he had been instructing you in for the past fifteen minutes. Sweat breaks out on your forehead, and you feel your energy start to waver.

"Again!"

"Yes Sir!"

After another fifteen minutes, you were running a new drill which Hijikata-san had taught you. You take one swing to your left -- and fall to your knees as you gasp for air. You hear strong but rapid footsteps walking towards you, and you abruptly lift a hand as a sign for him to stop.

"I'm fine!" You growl, using the sword as support as you hoist yourself to your feet. Your legs shake beneath you, and you press your lips together to suppress the pain and exhaustion that you're feeling. You go to swing the katana again, but there is definitely no force in the would-be blow.

"Take a five minute break, (y/n)" Hijikata-san says forcibly. As you open your mouth to protest, he adds, "That's an order!" Grunting, you bow to him before plopping down right where you're standing. He raises an eyebrow at your obvious show of immaturity, but otherwise says nothing.

"What?" You ask defensively with your hands resting on the knees of your crossed legs. His lips twitch in amusement as he looks away.

"Nothing."

"Don't 'nothing' my ear! You think I'm childish, don't you?"

"I never said that." By now, he's cracked a small smile as his eyes drift towards you. As your gaze meets his, you feel yourself begin to blush, and then grow irritated that you'd feel even the smallest bit of embarrassment about such a ruthless leader.

"Whatever" you finally mumble.

"Your face is turning red; are you developing heat exhaustion? If so, we must get you to some shade." You start a bit at his observation, then quickly look away.

"I-i-it's nothing!" You stammer, scowling a bit. "Really, I'm fi-" Glancing back at him, you notice the blatant smile on his lips.

"Hijikata-san! That wasn't funny!" You object. He chuckles softly, causing you to pout. "Well it wasn't!" At this point, you're smiling too, though you do your best to hide it.

"Anyway, shall we continue your training?" He holds a hand out to you. You take it, and he effortlessly pulls you to your feet.

"Well ya know, Captain?" You quip, smiling impishly. "I think we shall."