In the Chuifeng Dojo, Shifeng Mirai, wearing a hakama and with her black hair tied into a high ponytail, giving off an elegant beauty, is shooting arrows.
"All."
"Focus and don't get distracted."
"All."
Two consecutive arrows missed the target and sank into the gray soil.
"Take a break."
Seeing this scene, Sato 9th Dan next to him frowned and shouted.
Sato Ninth Dan is now 74 years old. He has black hair and white temples, and no beard. His face has long been marked by the years and has many wrinkles, but his body is still straight and strong. He looks quite imposing in a black kimono.
"yes."
Hearing this, Shifengyuan Mirai nodded, slowly retracted the bow, walked to the wall and sat down.
"Future, what's wrong with you? It's not like you to miss the target continuously, and you've missed the target twelve times today. Is there something bothering you?"
Sato Kyudan walked up to her and asked.
"Nothing's bothering me. Thank you for your concern, teacher."
Shifengyuan Mirai shook his head slightly and couldn't help but glance at the entrance of the archery hall.
It is already 1:30 p.m., and several fellow disciples have arrived at the dojo one after another.
The ages of these fellow disciples were very different from hers, the youngest were in their thirties, and the oldest were even fifty-five.
She has been a disciple of Sato Kyudan since she was a child, so she is of a very high generation.
"Who are you waiting for?"
Sato Kyudan noticed her gaze and stare and immediately asked.
Kyudo is all about the state of mind, and a calm mind is also a kind of strength.
As a veteran who has been active in the world of Kyudo for many years, he is very sensitive to such changes in emotions.
Unlike last week, the little disciple's mind today was in a state of confusion and he couldn't be as calm as before.
Shifengyuan Mirai was shocked when her thoughts were exposed, and subconsciously looked at Akai Sayaka not far away, fearing that she might hear it.
"I'm not waiting for anyone."
Seeing that the maid's expression didn't change and she seemed not to have heard anything, Shifengyuan Mirai whispered.
Is she waiting for someone? Of course she is.
She arrived at the dojo at 7:30 in the morning. While eating breakfast, she couldn't help but wonder when Kurosawa Hikaru would come. She was expecting it and was a little distracted.
But as the personal instruction time came to an end and other fellow disciples entered the dojo one after another, she couldn't see Kurosawa Hikaru anymore, and her anticipation began to turn into worry.
"She is definitely waiting for someone, and she is waiting for a man." Seeing her reaction, Sato Kyudan narrowed his eyes and thought secretly.
Upon realizing this, his mind suddenly sank and his eyes sharpened.
Because Wei Li had been his disciple since she was 8 years old, and he had been watching the child grow up, so he had long regarded Wei Li as half a granddaughter.
Now, she is in her third year of high school, at an age when she has less time even for archery practice. Which man has captured the heart of little Wei Lai
"Teacher, can all the archery players from the school enter the venue?"
At this moment, Shifengyuan Mirai couldn't help but ask.
"cannot."
"But didn't several players from the entire school come to visit before?"
"That's because their coach is my friend, and he asked them to come and visit and learn a few times... I'm not someone that anyone can meet."
Sato Kyudan explained with a smile, but there was no trace of mirth in that smile.
Are all the contestants from the school academy, that is, college students? When was it? Who was it
What to do? Falling in love is a very difficult thing to deal with. In this case, if he can't resolve this feeling of missing her, then the future archery training in the near future may not be effective.
"this… "
Realizing this situation, Shifengyuan Mirai felt a little relieved, but also a little distressed.
The reassuring thing is that Kurosawa Hikaru has not shown up so far, so he is not breaking his promise.
The distressing thing is that because of her misjudgment, Kurosawa Hikaru might be turned away and not allowed to come in.
What should I do? Should I go out and have a look
But if I do this, the maid will definitely see it. If I report it to my parents, they will think that they have agreed to meet in private, and I don't know how they will react.
"Sato 9th Dan and Uesugi 6th Dan are visiting with their students."
Just then, a middle-aged man in a shirt and trousers walked in from the entrance of the archery field and said with a smile.
Next to him, there was a boy with black hair and black eyes, very handsome appearance, extraordinary temperament, and carrying a shoulder bag.
As they arrived, Shifengyuan Mirai took a subconscious look, and then his eyes fixed on the boy, feeling a little bit unbelievable, but more of surprise.
"Is it him?"
Seeing such an obvious reaction, Sato Kyudan took a look and then looked at the boy.
Judging from his handsome appearance, he is about 20 years old, but he has an extraordinary temperament and a gentle and decent feeling.
Uesugi 6th dan coaches at the Tokyo University Kyudo Club. Since you are his student, you are also a student of this super university, the University of Tokyo.
He walked straight and tall with steady steps, and it looked like he had a background in archery.
"Uesugi, this is such a rare guest. How come you come so suddenly?"
Although he realized that this boy was the one his disciple was waiting for, Sato Kyudan remained calm and smiled immediately.
"Because I, as a student, have heard about the power of the Zhuifeng Dojo and want to come and see it for myself." Uesugi Masaki also laughed.
As the two coaches met and began to communicate, Kurosawa Hikaru, who was following next to them, also looked at Shifengyuan Mirai.
The two people looked at each other, and although neither of them said anything, they were communicating with their eyes.
Kurosawa Hikaru was smiling, which made Shifengyuan Mirai smile as well. Everything was said without words.
Although I was late, I still managed to meet him successfully.
It was really difficult for them to meet each other outside of tutoring classes.
With his arrival, Sayaka Akai, who was standing on the other side, noticed that they were looking at each other. She looked away after a few seconds without saying a word.
Both of them were paying close attention to her movements.
"Is that so... Miss Akai doesn't really want to be so strict, but it's my duty and I have to stay by your side." Noticing that she turned her head, Kurosawa Hikaru realized something.
In fact, he had suspected it before, but due to the lack of evidence, it was difficult to make a judgment. Now the turn around is undoubtedly irrefutable evidence.
"Hello, I'm Kurosawa Hikaru."
Noticing Miss Akakane's magnanimity, Kurosawa Hikaru mustered up the courage, walked up to Shifengyuan Mirai, extended his hand and introduced himself.
"Hello, I'm Shifengyuan Mirai."
Shifengyuan Mirai, who was sitting in his seat, was stunned when he heard the words. He glanced at the maid and found that she was not looking at him. She seemed to be pretending to be thinking. After hesitating for a few seconds, he finally plucked up the courage to stand up.
However, she stretched out her left hand, because her right hand was still wearing a deerskin glove.
They held hands and put their palms together. This was their first physical contact.
Shifengyuan Mirai felt that his palm was so big, as if it could completely cover her hand, and her heart beat faster.
This meeting was very special. It was different from the previous relationship in tutoring classes. It was in a setting other than that, and it was like the first time two people met. There was no longer any barrier between their identities.
"It's so hard to see you."
Holding her somewhat cold little hand, Kurosawa Hikaru lowered his head slightly and spoke in a low voice.
“But you still saw it.”
Shifengyuan Mirai also felt that he had worked hard, but when he heard this complaint, he curled the corners of his mouth and was a little happy.