In crossover anime, who isn't a childhood friend?

But in the end... never mind, I'll find another opportunity later.

I'll subtly hint at it to Yukino first, and see how she reacts.

The next day, at just 5:30 a.m., Yuan Qianye got up as soon as it was light.

Wearing only a vest and shorts, and carrying the wooden sword given to him by Saeko Busujima, he stepped out of his house and began practicing his shojitsu in the open space in front of his house.

The term "Sujin" refers to the practice of swinging a sword in the air with both hands, coordinating breathing and body movements. This is considered one of the most basic techniques in Kendo.

Su-jin's practice was boring.

But Chiya Minamoto did not forget what Saeko Busujima had told him when they parted the night before.

While the exercise itself is indeed monotonous and tedious, it is of paramount importance to people, much like the most basic movement of walking. Only by being able to walk steadily can one perform more advanced movements such as running and jumping.

Any complex and dazzling swordsmanship is accumulated from these seemingly ordinary and monotonous daily practices.

Since even a swordsmanship genius has specifically said so, Gen Chiyo will certainly go all out for it!

He raised his hands above his head and swung them forward in time with his steps.

This is completely different from the situation when he was paired with Yukino and Eriri.

Japanese language skills are important, and my drawing skills are also quite good, but neither can compare to the dream I had when I was young!

Which boy didn't hold a vine or branch when he was young, fantasizing about having a long sword in hand, seeing roadside bushes or drooping branches as the heads of thieves, and that with one strike, all evil would be driven away!

Not to mention, Minamoto Chiya was also watching Saeko Busujima's sharp and dashing sword fighting posture from a very close distance!

He's so handsome!

There's just no way to resist! He really loves it!

The mentality of admiring the strong has nothing to do with gender!

He also wanted to become that handsome person. Besides, if he mastered kendo, it could indeed be considered a means of self-defense, so why not!

"Hu-hu-"

The wooden sword made a muffled sound as he swung it with all his might, cutting through the air.

The boy's whole body began to sweat, and under the morning light, he was covered with a layer of golden light.

inside the house.

Eriri was about to get up to go to the bathroom when her gaze inadvertently fell to the window. In just one glance, her sleepiness vanished.

She stood at the window for a while, staring blankly. When she turned around, she saw that Rikka was still fast asleep, so she picked up her phone and recorded a few dozen seconds of footage.

She looked at the extra video clips in her photo album, and the corners of her mouth turned up so high they could hook a small teapot.

She enjoys having each other around, being able to record and accompany her friends as they grow together.

Just as Eriri was about to casually click share and send it to Yukino, her finger stopped and didn't press the button.

A seductive voice whispered in her ear, stopping her instinctive thought—

With Yukino abroad, isn't this the perfect opportunity to cut off all contact between them?

No, no!

Eriri instantly punched that evil voice away!

I resolutely chose to send it! And I added the accompanying text.

[I woke up this morning and found Qianye practicing his swordplay. He looked really focused, so I secretly took a picture, haha.]

Like Chiya, Yukino also helped her when she was in deep trouble, and she is an indispensable friend in her life!

Breakfast time.

After taking a shower, Yuan Qianye joined everyone at the dining table for a meal.

Rikka Takanashi casually asked, "Eri, are you sick?"

Eriri Sawamura was taken aback, a little puzzled: "No, why are you suddenly asking this?"

"Because you seemed to be breathing heavily and your face was flushed when you were sleeping last night, I thought you weren't feeling well."

"Cough! Cough cough cough—!"

Eriri turned around and coughed, almost spitting out the food she had just eaten!

Rikka patted her back gently: "Are you alright, Eriri? Eat slowly, there's still plenty of time before school starts, we'll have plenty of time."

Seeing that Toka and Minamoto Chiya were looking over at the same time, Eriri quickly forced a smile and explained, "It's nothing, it's nothing, ha...hahaha, last night...it was probably because it was a bit hot! I'm very sensitive to heat!"

"Oh, I see. Then don't be shy about saying it. We can definitely switch to a thinner blanket."

"Okay! I'll know next time!"

This little incident during breakfast was somewhat stimulating for Eriri.

She thought she had done everything discreetly, but little did she know that it had all been seen through by Rikka!

Luckily, she didn't think too much about it, otherwise wouldn't that have directly exposed her obsessive nature?

No! She can't be considered a perverted woman either!

I just thought the smell of laundry detergent on Qianye's bed was very pleasant, so I took a few more sniffs!

Hmm! That's all!

school.

The morning classes ended, and it was lunchtime.

Chiya Minamoto let Eriri and Rikka go eat by themselves, while he met with Saeko Busujima at the Kendo Club.

Good afternoon, Yuan-jun.

Good afternoon, Busujima-senpai.

Did you practice your vibration exercises this morning?

"Ah."

"How many times did you practice?"

"I don't know."

"Do you keep swinging until your hands have no strength left?"

"Ah."

"There's no need to push yourself so hard at the beginning; too much of a good thing can be bad."

"I understand. I would like to ask Senior Dokujima to help me check if my posture is correct."

"it is good."

So, Chiya picked up a wooden sword and performed a set of movements. After receiving Saeko Busujima's very standard feedback, he decided to practice on his own.

Unlike yesterday afternoon, members of the Kendo Club came in intermittently, and many of them took the initiative to greet Saeko Busujima, who was the club president.

But after she gave a polite reply, her gaze would always return to Yuan Qianye, and she would smile sweetly.

About half an hour later, she stopped Yuan Qianye's actions and asked him to sit next to her.

She didn't shy away from the stares of those around her and reached out to massage his shoulders and arms.

"Senior, there's no need for that."

Chiya could notice the envious yet bitter gazes directed at her from those around her, especially from the men.

Saeko Busujima, however, didn't seem to care.

"You're a beginner, so a massage afterward is essential. It can prevent body aches, promote blood circulation, and speed up muscle recovery, which will benefit your subsequent practice. Once you're done, don't move around too much and stay relaxed."

Since she had said that, Yuan Qianye had no choice but to accept her kindness.

Saeko Busujima's massage technique was very professional and made him feel very comfortable, but that's not the point.

After all, his system's binding module has a rule that the closer the distance, the faster he becomes stronger.

As for Saeko Busujima's thoughts...

After yesterday afternoon's head-on confrontation practice and just now's close-up observation.

In her opinion, Yuan Qianye's physical strength, explosiveness, endurance, focus, perseverance, and learning ability are far beyond what ordinary people can achieve.

She was convinced that he had a considerable talent for kendo!

They believe that if he continues to practice Kendo, he will definitely achieve considerable success in this field within a few years!

However, reality soon left Saeko Busujima speechless.

Yuan Qianye did not disappoint her; rather, he grew rapidly in a short period of time in an unbelievable way!

…………

038: Oh no! It matches up!

Kendo Club.

Lunch break.

The two men, both wearing protective gear, are engaged in a standoff combat exercise.

"what!"

"noodle!"

Yuan Qianye seized the opportunity and pressed forward, simultaneously striking his opponent's mask with a heavy blow. With his roar, a "snap" sound was heard almost at the same time!

The student acting as referee was stunned, hardly believing his eyes.

Only after the red side slowly lowered the bamboo sword in her hand, and Yuan Qianye and she bowed to each other, did he raise his hand in disbelief and loudly proclaim: "The hand is valid, the black side wins!"

Off the field, Gen Chiya looked at Busujima Saeko, who had taken off her face shield, with concern: "Senpai, are you alright?"