Important:
In this story some dates will be set to make sense later.
-Miura's birthday is November 12.
-She met Raiden a week later, on a Saturday.
-The following days the events with the students happened, as well as the death of Miura's grandmother.
-The events of this chapter take place in the first week of December.
So, Christmas is coming. in addition to being close to the Sobu High School entrance exam which is in February.
Raiden POV:
I head to the karate academy like every night.
I have time until I get to the academy. I suppose I could go over some things that have happened so far.
You could say that since I became friends with Miura, my days were no longer quiet, although I have no complaints about it since, I suppose I feel comfortable with her company.
Usually, I spend lunchtime in the company of Miura. Besides, when we go out, we walk home together, I never thought something like this could happen. Some days Miura comes over to my house to chat and hang out with Rumi. I'm glad they have become friends.
When I told her that she had been training from a young age, Miura was totally shocked, after all, it is not common to find someone who takes training seriously from a young age.
After saying this, some questions came that were difficult for me to answer, such as why when they hit me, I did not defend myself I could only answer that I did not see it necessary.
With this I earned a great sermon. She also told me that if I have the ability to defend myself, I should put it into practice.
I could only nod at her words.
Of course, it's not as if I didn't fix that incident with the 4 students in an alley at night, after all, it was impossible for me to let them go unpunished for hitting me and making Miura cry.
Miura aside, she wasn't the only one I had recently related to.
Thinking of another character with whom I am interacting, it would be Kawasaki Saki, since I see her every night at the karate academy, even if we do not speak, after all, the only moment we interact is when we face each other.
From the moment I entered the academy, I took the title from Kawasaki as the best in the place.
So, you could say that we are like rivals, although that is not that I care too much. After all, we fight based on the rules of karate.
If it were a normal fight, I am sure it would not cost me much to defeat it.
Although in our daily matches, in most of our encounters, the skill difference is minimal. If it weren't for the fact that I have better reflexes than her, I'm sure I would have already lost to her.
I must admit that I never thought that she would practice this discipline, although from her appearance and the aura with which she was described in the novel, it could be said that there was a possibility of this.
Although if we currently compare her to the appearance that was presented to us in the second year of Sobu High, I could say that it is almost the same. I just cannot feel that aura with which she was described, I suppose something must have happened until her entrance to Sobu High.
Before I knew it, I had already arrived at the academy, being lost in thought makes you not notice the passage of time.
Upon entering, I went straight to the locker room to put on my training uniform.
In the dressing room I could see several of my classmates. The age required to register is at least 15 years old since the lessons that Sensei teaches are quite hard, so he established an age limit.
This academy teaches both men and women. Of course, men have an advantage when it comes to strength, but that does not apply to Kawasaki, after all, she was the previous number 1 in the academy.
After her, Tanaka Hiroki and Watanabe Taiki would follow, they would be second and third place before, they are both 18 years old, they would be something like my senpais.
The first day I arrived at the academy, I gave them a beating, that's why I cannot consider them my superiors.
As I put on my uniform, I couldn't help but remember the first day I came to the academy.
Flashback
Although my body felt a little sore from receiving the blows of those boys, it did not hurt enough to complain, so it would be better to continue with my plans to go to that academy to see how the level was.
Upon arriving at the entrance, I could see a middle-aged man. He looked quite strong apart from having an impressive aura, I suppose that man must be the Sensei of this academy. He also looks a lot like the photos I could see on the Internet, so I must be correct.
When I started to approach him, we were able to exchange glances, just by his eyes I could tell that this person was quite serious as well as having a strong look.
After a few seconds in which we both looked at each other, he decided to break eye contact and for some reason he looked happy after our little exchange.
"Hello, I can say that you are here to register, right?" Sensei said.
His voice was strong and conveyed security, this guy is not like the previous owners of the academies I visited, I guess it was worth the search.
"I could say yes, but I've practiced martial arts similar to karate before, so if what they teach isn't relevant, I guess I wouldn't sign up." After saying this, I noticed that his expression didn't change, as if this person knew that I had a lot of experience.
"From the way you walk and how you pay attention to your surroundings, I can tell that you already have experience, but if you have doubts, I can make you face some of my students, from there you tell me your decision, okay? "
I nodded at his words, after all, this was the last remaining academy, if it didn't meet my expectations, I couldn't do anything else.
After putting on a training uniform, Sensei called me to introduce myself to his students.
''Before starting today's session, I would like to introduce you to a future colleague who this time will accompany us in some matches, so if anyone wants to challenge him, be free to do so.''
After Sensei said this, I stood next to him and decided to introduce myself. Of course, it was not the first time that I introduced myself to various people, so I already had a protocol for this type of situation.
"My name is Tsurumi Raiden, I have previous experience in martial arts, so I wanted to see if this academy was worth it." After saying this, I began to observe the expressions of the other students since my goal in saying these words was to see who among the students would fall for my provocations.
As I watched the students, I could see that a certain girl stood out from the rest, she had blue hair in a ponytail, blue eyes, a mole under her right eye, in addition to having a slender figure, there was no doubt that she was Kawasaki Saki.
I never thought about meeting some of the characters in this story before entering Sobu High, so it was a bit of a surprise to me.
It seems that Kawasaki noticed that my gaze was fixed on her because she also started to look at me. I was feeling nervous about this, so I quickly looked away.
It seems that Kawasaki kept looking at me for some reason, I couldn't think of something, so I decided not to pay attention to her gaze.
To think that Kawasaki would be in this academy, aside from the fact that she practices karate, was a surprise, after all, Watari never delved too deeply into her character, so I only knew a few things about her.
Thinking about it carefully, Hachiman described Kawasaki as a strong girl who adored her younger brothers, in addition to having a certain aura around her that made people not want to interact with her, of course, in addition to looking like a juvenile delinquent.
But right now, I couldn't feel that aura that she was being described with, maybe something would happen until the moment she entered Sobu High, or I'm just overthinking it.
So far, not counting Rumi, I don't know if the characters are true to their original personalities, so I can't be sure of anything.
The words of one of the students brought me out of my thoughts.
"You come as a new student and behave this way? I guess I should teach you a lesson, so you'll learn your place."
From his words and the way, he spoke, I could tell at a glance that the guy speaking was an idiot. After all, he allowed himself to be provoked with simple words, if he were someone smarter, he would realize that I achieved my mission by making him want to fight me.
The right thing to do would be to respond to his words with more provocation on my part, for some reason I was getting excited.
"Oh, then why don't you come over and teach me a lesson? Or is it too much for you?"
My words seemed to enrage him more. It is fun to annoy these types of people since they can be easily provoked, and it is fun to teach them a lesson.
I have experience dealing with these types of people.
"Sensei, it's fine if I hit him, right?"
"If you think you can do it, go ahead," Sensei said.
We both meet for a brief confrontation. After all, karate is more about points, so the fight is over when you land a hit.
''In case it is not clear I will explain the rules, the fight will consist of a 1 point fight, the first one who manages to hit or kick in the face, chest, stomach or sides will be the winner, it is forbidden to attack the neck, arms or legs, also neither the elbows nor the knees can be used to attack, that would be it. Before starting I have a tradition that they first introduce themselves before fighting''. Sensei said
"I am Tsurumi Raiden." I just said my name, I didn't need to say anything else.
"I am Watanabe Taiki, the third best student in this academy, so I will enjoy teaching you a lesson"
Sensei used his arm to signal the start of the fight.
After Sensei started the confrontation, Watanabe attacked first, he tried to hit me directly in the face, his footwork and posture were not correct, he had many openings in his guard, it seems that he got carried away by his anger and attacked without thinking.
I dodged the blow, and I quickly hit him in the face, as Watanabe was not on guard and given the force I used, I ended up knocking him down in one fell swoop.
"Point for Tsurumi" Sensei pointed to my victory. I guess when Watanabe said that he was the third best student in the academy, raised the expectations for the fight, but to no avail.
After being on the ground for a few seconds, Watanabe got up in disbelief at what had just happened.
"Sensei, I want to face him one more time, I was too confident"
Before Sensei answered, I decided to do it myself, "I agree, I don't think the third best student in the academy is that pathetic, right?"
"Since you both agree, I don't see why shouldn't make the fight repeat itself, so get go ahead" Sensei approved of the rematch Watanabe wanted, although I'm sure it would end with the same result.
This time Watanabe did not attack without thinking, he was on guard as if waiting for any opportunity that presented itself to hit me.
Unfortunately for him, I'm better at attacking than defending, so waiting for an opportunity to hit me was his worst mistake.
I quickly approached him to hit him with my left arm, to which he tried to block the blow with his arm, to his bad luck this was just a feint, so in an instant I stopped my blow, for now use my right arm.
This it was too fast so Watanabe could not react in time, receiving my direct blow to the nose, this time I did not put enough force to knock him down, but enough to start bleeding from the nose.
"Point for Tsurumi"
The truth is that this second meeting was better, but Watanabe was pathetic, or I was too good.
Watanabe's face showed disbelief, apart from bleeding from the nose, he looked quite upset for losing in such a pathetic way.
It was not my fault that he allowed himself to be provoked by my words.
Watanabe started to look at me with hatred, as if he wanted to attack me right now, but after a severe look from Sensei, Watanabe returned to his place.
I was right, that guy was an idiot.
One of the students got up from his place, it seemed that he also wanted to face me, not that he had any complaints.
"Sensei, I want to challenge him too," said the student with a calm voice and a smile.
Sensei nodded his head
I guess I have to introduce myself again, uh, it's a pretty strange custom, or so I think.
"I am Tsurumi Raiden"
"I am Tanaka Hiroki, the second-best student in the academy, but make no mistake that you easily defeated Watanabe was because he underestimated you, I will not make that mistake," Tanaka said in a challenging and simple way.
My first impression of this boy was that he seemed to be a good person on the outside, but on the inside, he had another type of personality.
Also, from the kind of introduction we gave before starting the confrontation, he seemed like a kind of shonen anime, or maybe I'm thinking about it too much. Not that my master was an otaku, right?
Sensei raised his hand, starting the fight.
Tanaka seemed to have a neutral expression, as if this was just part of a routine, but his gaze was challenging and provocative.
For some reason, this pissed me off a bit, but I want to see how far it can go, so I'll play along.
I went over to punch him in the face.
He showed a smile, as if he expected me to do that. He then took two steps back and directed a kick with the intention of hitting me in the face.
If I had attacked without thinking, I am sure that he would have lost.
Unfortunately for him, I have good reflexes, so I blocked him with my left arm and with my right I tried to hit him in the chest, unfortunately, he blocked.
After this exchange, we both returned to our initial position.
I had to admit that this guy moved pretty well, I guess he was good.
''It surprises me that you were able to block my kick and counterattack right then and there, but for to your bad luck, I can guess your style. Sou only attack with your arms, so it won't be difficult from now on.''
I withdrew what I thought of this boy, he was stupid and too arrogant to think that just attacking with my arms would mean that I would only focus on them.
He took a few steps closer and directed a kick to my left side. I used my arm to block him, then he used his arm to hit me, which I blocked with my free arm. I could see a smile on his face, as if the fight had been decided.
Tanaka had every intention of hitting me with his free arm, so the match would end right then.
Unfortunately for him, the position he was in was the worst possible. Of course, if I only fought with my arms, this would be his victory although I never mentioned that my fighting style was only with my arms, in fact, it would be stupid to think this just for having exchanged some blows with your opponent.
Never underestimate your opponent in a fight without knowing what secrets he hides. It was something my old Sensei told me.
It seems that Tanaka either didn't know or was just overconfident.
So even before he moved his arm, I kicked him in the face, and given the bad position he was in, he couldn't block him, causing him to send him flying with a kick.
"Point for Tsurumi," Sensei exclaimed, for some reason he had a smile on his face, as if he had expected me to defeat his students with ease, maybe I'm thinking too much.
When Tanaka got up, he looked quite dejected.
"I guess I wasn't the only one who underestimated him, huh?" Watanabe started to tease Tanaka, but after giving him a look, he decided to shut up.
I managed to defeat the second and third best students of this academy very easily, linking them with the first one, I guess it would give the same result.
Sensei is someone renowned, so did I overestimate this academy by thinking his students would be good at this, or maybe I'm just too scary?
I wanted to go to the locker room so I could go home, but Sensei's words stopped me.
"Since you faced the second and third best students, why not the first?" Sensei looked happy for some strange reason, I humiliated your best students, shouldn't you look a bit embarrassed?
"I'm sure he will give the same result, so it's not worth wasting time."
"Are you sure? To think that the best student is on par with these is like an insult to me, so I can't let it go." This voice was not Sensei's, when I looked at whoever had said this, I noticed that Kawasaki got up.
Since I started the fight, I realized that Kawasaki was looking at me at all times, as if she was analyzing me.
Kawasaki is the best student?
That she practiced karate surprised me, but now knowing that she is the best student in this place, it left my mind blank, more because a woman would be surpassing the other students. Don't get me wrong, it's not that I underestimate women, but as this discipline is quite demanding, it is hard to believe that a woman is the best, especially if it is Kawasaki.
''So, Tsurumi, do you want to face my best student?'' The sensei's smile continued on his face, as if since my arrival he had known that this would happen.
I knew from experience that if a sensei behaved this way, it was because he had something planned. After all, I already have the experience of being hit multiple times by my previous sensei.
"Although I think the result will be the same, I could use the extra exercise."
Sensei seemed to laugh at my words, "To make it more interesting, The one who gets 2 points will be the winner, okay?''
"I have no problem with that." Kawasaki answered.
Although her character is not mentioned much in the novel, I'm sure her attitude is very different, after all, she was someone very expressionless, unless she was with her younger brothers, I guess something must have happened.
"I think the same." I replied.
We positioned ourselves to start the fight, but how could I attack her? After all, she is a girl, I can't hit her in the chest or even in the face, it is not that Kawasaki did something to me to attack her.
As if she had read my mind, she began to speak.
''If you are thinking of repressing yourself, I ask you not to do it, if you underestimate me for being a woman, I assure you that you will regret it."
I guess I have no other choice, so I nodded to her words
"I am Kawasaki Saki, the best student in this academy, if you underestimate me, I am sure you will regret it."
"I'm Tsurumi Raiden, at least make me entertained." I never thought that at some point I would have to fight with a character, more if she was a woman, but I couldn't help but start to get excited.
Sensei started the fight.
Kawasaki approached me, I could quickly realize that both her posture and her footwork were correct, I guess she was better than the other two.
She quickly proceeded to try to hit me in the face. Given our closeness, it would be dangerous to dodge her, so I decided to block her.
As if this had been planned by her, Kawasaki raised her right leg, indicating that a kick was coming.
So I used my leg to try to block, but before I knew it, I felt pain on my left side, she had used her other leg to hit me.
Due to the force used in her kick, I lost my balance, but managed to stabilize myself before falling to the ground.
It seems that Kawasaki took advantage of the moment when I was distracted with a supposed kick to take a small jump, giving her the opportunity to kick me with her left leg.
"Point for Kawasaki" Sensei exclaimed.
At all times, the other students had been quietly watching the fight, but when Kawasaki's point was announced, they began to cheer on Kawasaki.
Now that I think about it, all this seemed like the typical scenario where a challenger from another academy arrives to challenge the best students and take the honor from that academy.
I'm starting to believe that Sensei is a secret otaku, after all, he was the one who created this environment.
Putting all that aside, I am still amazed by the Kawasaki kick, paying too much attention to something makes me totally forget the rest, I have to change that habit.
''Are they ready?''
"I'm ready," Kawasaki said, she seemed totally confident since she'd earned me a point.
"I'm ready" I guess I have to take it more seriously, as I don't like Kawasaki's smug attitude.
Sensei started the second fight
When Sensei signaled the beginning of the fight, I ran towards Kawasaki, she went on guard, but it was too late.
I aimed at her face, but she blocked it, I quickly tried to kick her in the side, but she backed away just in time.
After that exchange I went back 1 step, to which she decided to attack, but to her bad luck, after taking a step back I also advanced towards her, this surprised Kawasaki.
We were too close, so whoever attacked first would win.
If this was a normal fight, from the moment I approached Kawasaki, the fight would already be decided, since I would have grabbed her arms to subdue her in a couple of seconds, but this fight had rules.
I was able to move faster than Kawasaki, so I aimed my fist at her side, to my surprise she was able to block it, sadly she made the same mistake as me and put all her attention on my fist.
So, I took advantage of that little carelessness of hers to gently touch her cheek with the back of my hand.
"Point for Tsurumi"
I quickly took a step back to return to my original position.
Kawasaki looked shocked and upset, after all she told me not to put her down for being a woman, which I did.
The other students looked surprised as they didn't think Kawasaki could lose.
So, she must be undefeated, huh, I guess there's a first time for everything.
Sensei's smile hadn't changed, I gave up, I don't know what can go through his mind.
"They are tied, this point defines the winner"
"Tsurumi"
Kawasaki's voice sounded quite expressionless.
"I told you not to underestimate me, right? And you did, don't think I'll hold back this time"
''Don't worry, it's not as if there is much of a difference, is it?'' My words seemed to exasperate Kawasaki more.
Sensei started the third round.
Neither of us moved from his position, we were both observing the other's possible movements.
Neither of us wanted to lose, previously we gave a point for making the same mistake, so this fight would be decided by whoever took advantage of the minimum error of the other party.
Because of all the fights plus the beatings I was given in the afternoon, my body started to feel heavy, so the longer this fight lasted, the more likely I was to lose.
Standing still won't make me win, so I decided to end this.
Sometimes the best defense is attacks.
I started to move towards Kawasaki, she seemed not to understand the reason for my decision, but she did not move from her position.
I decided to attack her face with a blow, but she blocked it.
When I tried to direct a kick, Kawasaki ended up taking two steps back, taking distance.
Kawasaki went on the offensive, directed several blows and kicks at me. I blocked some and dodged the others,
The next few seconds we had several exchanges, but none managed to land a punch. As time went by, I felt my body get heavy, I guess I underestimated the damage I received in the afternoon.
My blows started to subside, to which Kawasaki seemed to notice, so she started to get more aggressive.
If this continued, it would be my defeat.
Sometimes taking risks is the most effective way to end a fight, be it in defeat or victory, But I don't plan on losing.
I recklessly approached her, so she directed a kick towards my head. However, I had no intention of blocking it. When she realized this, I could see a smile on her face.
If I backed down right now, it wouldn't accomplish anything, so there was only one option left for me.
When her leg was inches from my head, I ducked at the last second. So, when I dodged it, she was totally unprotected, I had to admit it, Kawasaki is quite good, She managed to corner myself quite easily, but this was also possible thanks to the rules and the fact that my condition was not the best.
In recognition of her ability, I decided to finish the match properly.
My fist hit her stomach, making her fall from the blow I gave her, I did not use too much force, but enough for her to think that I would not continue to underestimate her for being a woman.
''Victory belongs to Tsurumi''
All the students were shocked, as if it was impossible for them to think that Kawasaki could lose.
Kawasaki was sitting on the ground; I extended my hand to help her up. Of course, this would also express that I recognize her as an equal, or that was what my previous Sensei said. For me, it meant giving your fallen rival a handshake.
Kawasaki hesitated for a second, but still she took my hand and stood up.
"I have to admit that I never thought of finding someone who was that good."
"Not that it was a big deal either." I said with a sincere tone.
Kawasaki hit me on the arm. "You don't have to be so modest, if you managed to beat me, it means you're pretty good."
For some reason the way Kawasaki spoke to me had changed, my previous Sensei once told me that the best way for two people to get to know each other was through a fight. I guess it could be true.
Sensei approached me.
"So, Tsurumi, since you defeated my best student, do you want to face me?"
On any other occasion I would have accepted without hesitation, but at this moment I was feeling quite exhausted, so it would be better if it were at another time.
"I feel pretty tired, so it will be some other time."
Sensei's smile remained on his face, "So, Tsurumi, did you decide if you sign up here?"
I suppose that taking away the 2 idiots, I can say that Kawasaki has a good level. Also, the students looked quite happy during the fights, as if they were learning by just observing.
"I think the answer is obvious, right?"
Sensei started laughing, "Welcome, Tsurumi, everyone gives a warm welcome to our new partner."
Sensei has a rather strange way of teaching.
"Kawasaki, you can lead the warm up, I'll go to my office to do the paperwork for Tsurumi's registration."
"Leave it to me, sensei" After answering, Kawasaki started to have the students follow her in some exercises.
"Tsurumi, join me in completing your registration"
''Okay''
After saying this, I followed Sensei to his office, where he explained some things to me, in addition to the schedules and rules that we should follow.
Although he seems quite serious on the outside, I can tell that he has fun teaching.
'' Sensei, can I ask you a question? ''
''Go ahead''
'' During all the fights I could see that you would not stop smiling, may I know why?''
"Both Kawasaki, Tanaka and Watanabe haven't lost to other students besides themselves, so they got a bit arrogant."
I could say that those two are more stupid than arrogant.
''So, when I first saw you, you left a good impression on me, and you didn't disappoint my expectations. Losing will make them try harder to improve, that's why I'm happy. After all, a teacher will always be happy if he can observe his students improve''
I guess that's one way of looking at things. From my point of view, it would just be watching a stranger beat up your best students.
I guess I can't understand Sensei's thoughts.
End of flashback
After changing, I made it to the training room.
When all the students arrived, we started doing some exercises as a start, then we saw Sensei's explanation about some movements and how to make your opponent lower his guard, after that, we practiced some movements.
You could consider it a routine; I have no complaints about it as my favorite part came after this one.
"As we finished with the main thing, now we will have the confrontations, any volunteers? They can also choose a partner to face off with" Sensei said.
The first days the 2 idiots asked me for a confrontation, but it gave the same result as the first day I came, it ended with their defeat.
After defeating and humiliating them several times, they stopped asking me for matches, instead, they just practiced against each other.
If you're wondering why they didn't ask Kawasaki for a match, it was because she just wanted to fight me, and when they fought her, it ended with a total victory for Kawasaki. So I currently face Kawasaki on a daily basis, not that I have any complaint, I enjoy my battles with her.
Although from all our fights she still hasn't managed to defeat me. Of course, she got some points but not a win, I thought it would put her off, but it seems to have the opposite effect on her, it's like every time she loses, she gets more motivated.
To think that this Kawasaki would become a loner with the image of a criminal would seem impossible from my current point of view, but seeing how it happened with Miura, I guess some kind of event will happen that will make her change, or maybe I'm just overthinking it.
"I want to challenge Tsurumi"
Kawasaki's words brought me out of my thoughts.
"Tsurumi, Kawasaki, up front"
We both got into a fighting position, I thought the introductions were just for a new student. To my surprise, it was something that happened every time a fight happened, some students gave a long speech that accompanied their name.
I wanted to do that too, but I was a bit embarrassed because it looked as if I had an eighth-grade illness. After all, who hasn't dreamed of doing a long presentation before a fight? I realized that Sensei enjoys us doing this as he always encourages us to do a longer performance.
"I am Kawasaki Saki, this time I will defeat you, Tsurumi."
"I'm Tsurumi Raiden, I have already lost count of the times you said the same thing to me." Although I do not like to drag out my presentation, if I had the opportunity to upset Kawasaki, I would not miss it since I had fun doing it.
Sensei signaled the start of the fight.
When Sensei gave the order, Kawasaki rushed to try to hit me, to which I blocked and dodged the blows that seemed quite dangerous, after that I also began to attack, these small exchanges were part of our daily routine, until some of the two will find a small opening in the guard of the other, most of the time I am the one who does it.
As we faced each other, I couldn't help but think of Kawasaki and Miura. After all, although it had been several days since I met them, it is still a surprise to me, as I met them with a different attitude than they should have had.
I wonder if the two knew each other, would they get along? Since being able to remember that they sometimes argued with each other, I think it is because of their personalities, since that makes them quite different and similar.
"Don't lose focus when you're in a fight!"
Kawasaki's words brought me out of my thoughts, it was too late, I had not realized that she was directing a kick towards my head, feeling the danger near, I could not prevent my survival instincts from being activated, so instinctively I directed my fist against her ankle.
I couldn't measure my strength, so I ended up causing her kick to recoil and destabilize, after that I turned around causing the back of my fist to hit her in the face, sending her flying from the blow.
"Tsurumi is disqualified, Kawasaki is the winner"
Kawasaki was still lying on the ground, I did not know what to do, I had instinctively attacked her, in addition to breaking the rules of combat.
"Sensei, I'm not going to accept this victory" Kawasaki said as she tried to get up "By the way, nice blow, Tsurumi."
I must say that Kawasaki is incredible, although I did not hold back with my blows, it seemed that they had not affected her, in addition to acting as if what was happening was normal.
While I was somewhat concerned about how I should behave due to this incident, I suppose I became more concerned.
When Kawasaki tried to stand up, she ended up falling to the ground.
"Kawasaki, stay still, let me check your ankle" Sensei approached her and started inspecting her ankle.
"As I thought, you injured your ankle due to Tsurumi's blow, let me take you to the infirmary."
Due to the same theme of the academy, it is common for students to get injured at times, so the academy has a nursing facility. In addition to the fact that Sensei also has experience in this area, I'm sure he must know how to cook and do housework, he would be the perfect husband.
Sensei helped Kawasaki up, using his shoulder as support for her and led Kawasaki to the infirmary.
"While I take care of Kawasaki, the others must continue training. Tanaka, could you take charge in the meantime?"
"No problem, Sensei"
After a few minutes Sensei returned, Kawasaki had to stay in the infirmary resting, since if she moved, her condition could worsen.
"I wanted to inform you that Kawasaki would be absent for a few days because in her current state, it would be difficult for her to train."
After saying this, the others continued with their confrontations while Tanaka was in charge of directing them.
As I watched the fight, Sensei approached me.
I guess he wants to talk about the incident, I hope he's not upset, after all, I just hurt one of his students.
"Tsurumi, I want to ask you a favor" Did his words baffle me, a favor?
"Tell me, Sensei"
''In Kawasaki's current state, she cannot go to her house, I would normally drive her, but I have some things to do, so I was wondering if you could accompany her.''
I had to think hard about what Sensei said, why me? If I was the one who hurt her, as well as being a recently joined student, wouldn't it be better if Tanaka or Watanabe accompanied her?
"Sensei would not be better than Tanka or Watanabe accompanies her, I'm sure she would feel more comfortable with them than being with whoever hurt her" There was no doubt in my words, after all, I expressed what I really thought.
"I'm sure Kawasaki would feel more comfortable with your company as she seems to get along very well with you."
"If the daily bouts can be called getting along, I guess you're right."
I was not entirely convinced by the idea of accompanying Kawasaki, but it was also me who hurt her, so I should take responsibility for my actions.
"It's okay, Sensei, I'll accompany Kawasaki''
Sensei seemed to be pleased by my answer, I definitely can't understand it, I'm sure he should be upset about this.
''Sensei, can I ask you a question?''
''Go head''
"Aren't you upset about the previous incident? I broke the rules, after all, and hurt Kawasaki."
''Don't worry, this is something that can happen in the fighting, that's why we have the infirmary in the academy, also, I'm sure that if you received Kawasaki's kick, you would be the one who would be in the infirmary at this time'' After saying this, Sensei laughed, I can't imagine what's inside his head.
''By the way, Tsurumi, you had a good reaction at that time, I can praise your quick action, but due to the rules, attacking a member of your opponent is something that is not allowed, so for the next one try to be more focused during the battles.''
"I'll keep it in mind, Sensei"
After this, some more fights continued, then Sensei announced the end of today's session.
After changing my clothes, I waited for Kawasaki at the Academy gate.
After a few moments she appeared limping while she leaned against the wall to walk, some girls offered her help to support her to the door, but she refused, saying that she was fine, and that her injury was not something to worry about.
I approached her; she had a surprised face. I guess Sensei didn't tell her that I would accompany her to her house, I don't know what that man thinks.
"Tsurumi, what are you doing here?"
''The answer is obvious, don't you think? Let me walk you home, after all, it's my fault you hurt your ankle.''
"No need, this is just a temporary pain, I'm fine."
After saying this, Kawasaki tried to walk on her own, to which she quickly lost her balance.
Before Kawasaki fell, I held her and propped her on my shoulder, I guess I'll be a temporary crutch.
"Don't try too hard, if you don't take care of yourself, you will worsen the injury, and I also have to take responsibility for my actions.''
After saying this, Kawasaki did not object to the idea of me accompanying her to her home.
Most of the time we were silent, only Kawasaki talked about which paths to take to get to her house, not that I wanted to start a conversation, as I felt guilty about her current condition.
I know that she likes to train, just by observing her anyone would realize this, so depriving her of this only makes me feel guilty, although sensei said that I should not worry, since this is something that can happen, also not is that I have never been injured training, it is something common when you dedicate yourself to this type of activity, and it would not be the first time that I hurt others, but I suppose I never paid due attention to them.
I could call it favoritism. Also, after I started to bond with Miura, I started to be more aware of the people around me.
While I was in my thoughts, it seems that we reached our destination, in front of us there was a house, it was of a medium size, it did not stand out from the others, so it could be said that it was an ordinary Japanese house.
''It's okay here Tsurumi, my parents are already home, so they can support me from here"
While we were on our way to her house, I noticed that Kawasaki was using her cell phone. I thought she was using it to distract herself, but it seems that she sent a message to her parents explaining her situation.
I would like to accompany her inside her house to make sure she is okay, but I would not like to meet her parents, since I was the one who hurt her daughter, I would not know what face to put on them.
I left Kawasaki leaning against a wall in her front yard, she said her parents would come right away, so now I could go.
"Thanks for joining me, Tsurumi"
"It was my fault, so it's the least I can do.''
"I already told you not to worry about that. Also, let me tell you that I do not consider today's victory to be true, so wait for me to recover, and I will beat you as it should be.''
I couldn't help but laugh at that, I guess I was too worried about how Kawasaki would treat me due to this incident.
"I think it will be a little difficult to go to school tomorrow'' Kawasaki muttered, but I could hear him.
"Then Tsurumi, we will meet again when I manage to recover from this injury."
"See you, Kawasaki"
After saying this, I started to go home.
The injury is likely to heal in 3-4 days, until then it will be difficult for her to attend school, I guess I should take responsibility for my actions.
With these thoughts, I continued on my way home.