A Moment Suspended

Focus (Part Two)

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-Shino

Asta and I blankly stared at Kahono which elicited disbelief from her. "How do you not know what an Idol is?! It's all the rage in the noble and common realm!" She said as her hands sporadically waved back and forth. "Oh...?" Asta and I said in unison.

A smile formed on her lips as she began talking about something she was obviously passionate about. "Well you see, idols are popular people who can sing, dance and use magic, and my dream is to become super famous and rich!" A slight blush forming on her cheeks.

"So you're after money. What's so great about money? It just seems to be a nuisance" I said with diminishing interest. "What do you mean?! Money is everything! You never had to worry about money so you wouldn't understand. Not to mention, you can't eat tatoes without money." Asta said with a grim expression. "If you can't afford tatoes, just eat steak." I said as I looked away from him. "Damned royalty." Asta mumbled as he collapsed to the ground.

"I couldn't agree more with Stupidsta!" Kahono said, giving him a smile that made my stomach churn. "How many times do I have to tell you, it's Asta, not stupidsta!" He said with irritation pouring out of him. Yet, that didn't stop Kahono as she grabbed his arms and playfully pulled up and down.

"H-hey!" I said, with an overwhelming rush of jealousy. Kahono suddenly stopped pulling his arms. "Asta, your body has weakened." "What do you mean?" Asta replied. "Your body seems fatigued. Does it ache when you move?". "How can you tell?" Kahono let out a small chuckle "That's my power."
"Power?" Asta and I said in unison "Hold on, you'll feel better in a moment."

Kahono took a step back and began to sing, her hands rising slightly and her eyes closed. Immediately after starting, the water pockets returned and with little-to-no surprise, enchanted Asta. My lips tightened as I stared at the stars in Asta's eyes. I watched as the pockets floated to Asta's body, and were absorbed. Her magic was beautiful, and the control, immaculate.

Once the singing stopped, the pockets disappeared yet again. "H-how do you feel?" I asked, my smile turning into a look of concern. "I feel amazing! I don't hurt at all anymore, your magic is amazing! Now, I can train even harder and get even stronger!" Asta shouted as he looked up to the sky, his fist clenched and raised to the sky.

My attention shot to Kahono. "Singing recovery magic? I've never even heard of that. That's so amazing!" Her hands immediately covered her face, allowing a little blush through. "Please, teach me how to control magic like that!" I exclaimed. "Sure, but for a price, and since you're royalty, it won't be cheap!" She said with a wink.". "Anything."

"Ast-" I said as I turned my head to where Asta was, only to see him running down the beach to go train. My heart sunk as our evening together was already over. Kahono let out a small chuckle as she watched him run off. "He sure is energetic. Now then, let's get to work." My attention still focused on him, I nodded.

Once my magic was replenished, I began to train. Kahono, constantly giving advice, would also inquire about Asta and I. "Was tonight your first date?" She asked. "D-date? Who? With A-asta?" I barely managed before my face turned crimson, causing my focus to slip and sending a orb of water directly to my feet.

As the explosion of white sand completely engulfed me, I couldn't figure out what surprised me most, the question or the explosion. Either way I was left speechless. "You can't lose your focus like that! But my god was that hilarious." Kahono said with a futile attempt to suppress a laugh. "It is not funny! Someone of my stature should not be laughed at!" I shot back, flipping my pig tail.

  She chuckled and let out her blinding smile. "What's Asta to you anyways? You seem nervous around him." "H-how could you tell?" I said. "Would you believe me if I told you it was part of my power?" She said as her hand scratched the back of her head.