I need to stop writing ObixShirayuki and just focus on Obi for a couple of chapters... but they're so cute! (this takes place during the gang's outing in chapter 17, btw)
Theme~ #14: Lightning
"The next match in our martial arts tournament is between new entrant Nanaki and our reigning champion, Hsai!"
The ensuing cheers of the crowd were dulled in Obi's ears- the only thing he cared to focus on was the pretty boy with the weak fighting stance before him. Obi had dubbed him "Blond Hotshot" in his mind and already knew who would win. He had taken care to watch a couple matches before registering, and wasn't impressed. If anything, he'd entered the tournament to show the overly hyped crowd what good fighting really was (the prize money was merely an added bonus).
"Begin!" the announcer boomed suddenly, snapping Obi out of his thoughts.
Sensing the slight distraction, Blond Hotshot dashed to gain the offensive. Unfazed, Obi easily blocked the clumsy blows aimed in quick succession, and clouted him soundly on the torso. This rather one-sided fight continued on for a few more seconds before Blond Hotshot got unexpectedly bold and aimed a punch at Obi's face. Annoyed, Obi sidestepped the attack, glancing upward as he dodged. His eyes widened in recognition. A girl was leaning over the elevated crossway above, stray wisps of red hair peeking from underneath her hood. Their eyes met briefly. Obi snapped back to attention.
"You're done," he drawled, and aimed a lightning kick at Blond Hotshot's pretty boy face.
Obi's grin was twice as wide when he waved goodbye to the cheering crowd, the prize money and a small hair bauble clutched in his hand.
for those of you who didn't remember, Nanaki is Obi's alias.
so, review?