Love Begins with you

Third Chapter

The winter break was over and Takashi and I were in our first class together. Business. Well, his first class. I pulled a ton of strings to get what I wanted. With many phone calls and emails, I was able to get the Chairman of Tokyo University to let me come and observe while taking online classes in my current course. Dance and Kickboxing would be recorded and sent to the teachers while everything else is done via email.

Takashi and I sat side by side on the bench-like desk. He took notes, keeping pace with the teacher while I listened and started working on homework. The one good thing about my schooling being on Russian time is that I get my work done before Takashi does.

Mathematics, social studies and russian were complete. Only thing left to do was return home and video my routine and forms. My fiancé hit his opponent on the shoulder, winning himself another point. I was on the bench watching his match go on with the cheering females. “Wow, Mori-san is amazing when it comes to kendo.” -“He looks so hot in the kendo uniform, I might pass out!”

Kya kya, pass out already. You’re hurting my ears. I gently rubbed at my temples before making my way from the fangirls. How does he stand all this attention? I stepped away from the bleachers and walked over to the coach. “Hi, um. Any chance I could practice on the punching bag for awhile?” The grouchy looking man glanced down at me, seeming to judge my size. “Show your strength.” He answered, pointing over to Takashi. “There is gear in the changing rooms.”

So, here I am. Facing off with my husband to be in a kendo match. The difference in size was comical, kinda like when he stood next to Haninozuka. “FIGHT!” Whistled the instructor. I tapped to the side before lunging for a hit on his leg. Takashi dodged and struck for my shoulder. Diving to the other side, I avoided each jab the tall boy gave me. Though he did the same. What seemed like a second later, the match was over. Takashi’s shinai had landed on my helmet, ending the fight with his victory.

I removed the face mask and looked up to Takashi with a grin. “Good fight, next time it’s freestyle.” He gave me a nod and returned the smile. The coach gave me a knock on my head and glared down to me. “Last bag in the left corner. Don’t damage it.” I quizzically looked up to the man and back to Takashi, who shrugged. “Thanks?” I said, bowing and making my way back to the locker room. Finally, I had my pants back on and started wrapping my hands while walking towards the sandbag I was allowed to use.

My first punch landed with a solid thud, though my second was interrupted. “Your fight with Mori-san was nice, except that he downplayed his ability. You shouldn’t challenge someone who is clearly superior.” Called a nasally voice of a female. With a sigh, I turned to look at the one who disrupted my punching. She was taller than I was by a good four inches. Her brown hair looked almost polished and framed her green eyes perfectly. “Just so you know, I didn’t challenge him. The coach had me fight him to be able to use the punching bag. Now, If you will excuse yourself.” I huffed, landing another hit on the bag.

Thankfully, she left with her nose in the air. I snorted and spun a kick to shoulder level. Welp, at least I have a way to spend my time here. I thought to myself, giving the bag three left jabs. Takashi came by and dropped a towel over my head before I could deliver another kick. “Having fun?” He asked in a teasing tone. “Yeah, and little miss persnickety over there has a major crush you.” I scoffed, elbowing him in the arm. He looked up and over to the girl I spoke of. It would seem that she had hearts in her eyes when he looked at her, then fire when he looked away. “I think I have my first enemy in Japanese college.”

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The first week of Takashi’s college was under my belt as we walked down the steps. Neither of us spoke as I was fuming all the way to the vehicle. That Nagi chick has no idea who she’s messing with. Tomorrow is a new day, and a chance for revenge. My mind stormed on about the happenings of this afternoon and what was in store for tomorrow.