Ｐｒｏｔｅｃｔ ||Tomioka Giyuu X OC||

First.

It was a sunny day. The sky is blue with clouds decorating it. Birds are chirping, and the sound of gentle wind hitting the leaves can be heard. My steps against the wooden floor were heard along the hallway. I stop when I reach the sliding door that connect to the training ground.

I slid the door open. There I see My brother and My mother training their swordsman's skill. Their wooden swords clanging at each other can be heard.

"Breath Hakku, maintain your breath," My mother landed her sword to his body several times, but my brother manage to dodge it.

"Yes, mother," he started to land attacks on her and now pushing her to take a step back. She smiled.

She started to increase her attack speed and now kick him after he lose his composure. He fell to the ground. I walked to them and hugged My mother.

"Mother is strong! Can I be like you in the future?" I stare at her eyes as I hug her tight. She widened her eyes before she smile.

"Of course you can Hanabi. What you need to do is master your breath," she hug me back and now facing my brother. "You have improved Hakku, but you are still full of openings. You can control your breath well now, but not strong enough," he sulked at this.

"But," she reach his head and ruffled his hair "you are amazing. I did not expect this much of improvement from you," she smiled at him kindly.

"T-thank you Mother," he flushed a bit.

"Me too! I want to learn how to wield a sword too!" I tug on her clothes as I begged her. "When will you teach me Mother?" I asked her with glimmering eyes.

"Hahaha, we can start now if you want," she laughed.

"I want! I want!" I jump around happily as I grab a small wooden sword that my brother used to use. "Teach me, Mother!"

"Hahaha, slowly Hanabi."

That day ended with my hands having callous. And it continue day by days, week by weeks until... a weird guy came.

He used a red tengu mask. His hair is silver and he wear a blue jinbei styled kimono with a hood covering his head.

"Can I meet Shirokawa Yuri?" His voice is stern. Before I could react, my mother appeared behind me.

"Sakonji-san. It's been a long time. Come in," she said warmly. I stared at him while he walk pass me. He is old, judging by his hair and his skin. His voice is also a bit rusty. I wonder if he's alright. "Hanabi, prepare some tea for Sakonji-san, will you?" She smile at me. I nod.

I went to the kitchen and prepare some tea. I deliver the tea and Sakonji-san muttered 'thanks'. I smiled and leave. Before I walk further from the living room, I heard my mother said something.

"That is the child that I'm going to trust upon you. Please take a good care of her."

I head to the kitchen again to grab some water.

"Hana, who is it?" My brother called me from the kitchen window.

"Mother called him Sakonji-san. It seems like he is her friend," I grab a bottle of water and gulped down. "Have you finished you training, brother?"

"Yes, do you want to train together?" He asked and I gladly accept it. I grab my wooden sword and ran to the training field. My brother is already waiting there.

"Focus, Hana," he pointed his sword at me. I gained my focus and charge at him. He dodge. I swing my wooden sword at his arm but he countered with his sword. He pushed me back and keep attacking at high speed. I lost my grip and he throw my sword to the air.