The Kendo's team of haku school was known as one of the best teams in the city. That they demonstrated it in any competence and this was not the exception. It was just a friendly competence between some schools, but they still not far behind, from the start they took the lead. Heisuke was the first to participate. He was one of the strongest members, followed by Kazama that had a good swordplay. Both guys eliminated every opponent that confronted them.

As time passed the competence progressed regularly. Saito folded his arms as he watched intently the combat between Souji and the captain of another school. The guy was good, but not enough to face the young chestnut, he was too slow. He could read his movements easily. Souji had been overcome him in a short time, but for some reason he decided to extend the fight. He was playing with him.

"This is almost over." said Heisuke placing beside him. "It's always the same."

"I guess it's fun for him." Saito spoke softly.

"Yes, so is Souji."

As if he had tired of playing. The young chestnut made a quick move, eliminating his opponent and getting the win for his school. With a little smile he approached to his friends. "That was fun."

"It was not bad."

"For a moment, I wished you were on the other side, Hajime- Kun." "You're the only one who could give me a fair fight" Souji sighed resignedly.

"It would have been interesting." Saito told to his friend.


Chizuru smiled quietly. She always knew that her friends were very good at Kendo. The sport hall was full of students, especially girls who encouraged the participants. "These guys have too many fans." she thought, smiling a little. She watched his friends to her side who were equally excited that everyone else. She was also pleased that Saito was on their side, it would have been a little difficult for the guys to face him, if he would have been their opponent. He was really good.


Saito stared hard at his opponent. He was much taller than him, without mention that he was twice his weight. He was skillful, he watched him defeat several competitors, including some of his teammates, but that does not intimidate him at all. He was underestimating him. He could see it in his eyes. He had seen his movements before. He concentrated on using the strength of his arms as a major resource, but that detracted him speed so Saito had a great advantage over him.

When he attacked, Saito could feel all the pressure exerted on his Kendo sword. He narrowed his eyes and with a flick slid his sword pushing back his opponent. It was Saito's turn to attack. He did a fast movement, pushing his sword forward, his opponent tried to avoid the blow, but before he knew it, the sword had struck right in the middle of his chest.

The fight was exciting. He obtained the winning point when his opponent in a desperate attempt to defeat him, neglected his defenses and got another blow on the left side of the stoic young. Saito made a slight bow toward the judges and returned to his place. Souji smiled at his friend's abilities. This guy was ruthless to beat his opponent, like him it might say.

At the end of the competence the team of haku's school was declared the winner, leaving many people happy with the results, especially Koundo and Hijikata who observed the competence from the start. Other for obvious reasons did not come out so happy of the place.

Chizuru and her friends passed to the combat area to congratulate the guys. They were glad that their school won. She was walking toward them when Kazama approached to them. His face of satisfaction was evident. To his side, his most faithful friends, Amagiri and Shiranui, that rather they seemed his bodyguards.

"Hi, Chizuru." He greeted the girl ignoring the others. "I was glad you came."

"I said I would ... you were very well." she congratulated the boy. After all, he was also part of the team. Chizuru saw him raise his head with pride. "Don't you greet to the others?" She asked softly.

Kazama looked indifferently. He was not interested in talking to those guys, so he just ignored her question and continued. "It could not be otherwise, I'm better than ..." He frowned when Heisuke came over and wrapped her in a hug.

"We won, Chizuru-Chan." The young man smiled cheerfully.

"I'm not surprised ... I knew you would." Chizuru smiled back.

"And that's why, you're our favorite girl." Souji walked slowly and smiled at her. He glanced at Akari, who were silent, to her side Takeshi and another boy of first year. He tried to ignore Kazama that had a grimace on his face. Chizuru smiled sheepishly.

"Why are you interrupting my conversation?" Kazama asked frowning.

Souji crossed her arms and stared at him. "Uh? Were you there? I had not noticed." He scoffed, making Kazama even angrier. Heisuke smiled fun while the other guys just watched something fearful.

Chizuru sighed heavily. These guys could not be close without starting an argument. She didn't have desires to get involved this time, so she just slipped away quietly leaving the group in their usual entertainment. From away, she saw Saito and Harada through the people and approached quickly to them.

"Hi, Harada-San, Saito-San." She grinned.

"Oh! Chizuru. "Sano smiled. "That good you came"

"I could not miss." She smiled a little and turned to Saito. "You were great, Saito-San."

"Thanks," the stoic young man said quietly. He did not care much the praise, but he liked to hear it from her.

"You're lucky, Saito". Sano hit his back gently. "Receiving praises from a girl as pretty as Chizuru." She felt her cheeks stained red at the comment of Sano. The older man smiled with amusement.

"I'll see you later. I still have to finish a few things here." He politely says goodbye.

Saito watched her carefully, a small red tone still gracing her cheeks. His face softened as he looked at the young girl in front of him.

"You really are very good. No one could touch you." she added.

"It's just a matter of practice…I'm practicing kendo since I was a child."

"I already see." She smiled shyly, watching his calm face. Saito really liked her. Yes, he was a little serious, but he also was gentle and polite. Besides, his blue eyes were like magnets that drew her too much. "Do you know something?"

"What is it?" He asked curiously.

"I like that you decided to come here."

"I also liked to come here." He said trying to hide his amazement at the words of the girl. ..."I'll go to the dressing room now ... I need to change my clothes. "

Chizuru nodded and watched him go. Saito felt a little strange. He was not used to express his emotions easily, but this girl always managed to make him feel good. "I really like this place." he whispered to himself hiding a small smile as he walked away.

That afternoon the team met to celebrate the victory, only a while because they were all pretty tired. At the end of the day he could return to his apartment and take a deserved rest after a busy day.

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