"We haven't even started the competition yet, so don't try to dampen my morale."
Since they were both men, Kurosawa Hikaru didn't mind changing clothes in front of him.
He had worn a hakama once before when he was in the Kyudo Club. Although it was a rather special style, it was not difficult to put on.
The difficulty of wearing hakama lies in the obi, the way to tie it is very particular and complicated, just like kimono.
"I don't mean to discourage you... This was your first time at the Kyudo Club, and you didn't even know the eight sections of archery. Although you have a strong learning ability, it's only been a few days, and you want to challenge the master."
Seeing him changing clothes non-stop, Uesugi Masaki really had a headache.
To be honest, he was very happy when he first received the call from Kurosawa Hikaru.
He was even more delighted to learn that he wanted to visit the Zhuifeng Dojo, because this young man was definitely a promising talent. If he could be trained by Sato Kyudan, he would surely become a great man.
But I never thought that this guy was not here to learn skills, but to pick up girls, and he didn't know the limits and directly challenged the master.
"Mr. Uesugi, could you please call in Miss Shifengyuan, the girl I just shook hands with."
Soon, Kurosawa Hikaru put on his clothes, but left the belt untied.
"All right."
Seeing that he couldn't hear what others said at all, Uesugi Masaki thought of the arrogance of genius, and stopped forcing him and nodded.
Well, let's use this competition to let Sato 9th Dan dampen his enthusiasm.
Perhaps this competition will inspire his competitive spirit, and he will take the initiative to come to the club for training starting next week, instead of just coming once and then disappearing like before.
As he walked out, after a while, Shifengyuan Mirai opened the door of the locker room and took a peek.
"Kurosawa, why did you think of competing with the teacher?"
After seeing that Kurosawa Hikaru had put on his clothes and there was no embarrassing situation, Shifengyuan Mirai asked anxiously.
When she heard Kurosawa Mitsuru's challenge just now, she was stunned on the spot. When she came to her senses, Kurosawa had already agreed to compete with the teacher and entered the locker room.
Because the maid was beside her, she had no chance to say anything. Now that she was alone in the locker room, she finally had a chance.
"Because I want to shoot arrows with you, and there's no way he'll let me touch the bow unless I challenge him."
Kurosawa Hikaru responded while still adjusting his collar.
"Why did you call me in?"
When Shifengyuan Mirai heard that he wanted to shoot arrows with her, his anger and confusion were immediately dispelled. He hesitated for several times and finally asked.
"I don't know how to tie a belt, can you help me?"
Kurosawa Hikaru pulled his hakama to prevent it from falling, pointed at the belt on the bench, and blinked.
"You can't even tie the cross-dress belt for Kyudo, and you dare to challenge the teacher."
Shifengyuan Mirai was stunned for a moment, then immediately blamed.
Although she was complaining, she still took a step forward and picked up the belt on the chair.
In any case, it took a lot of effort for Kurosawa Hikaru to get into the dojo to see her. It was just helping her tie the belt, a small matter.
Shifengyuan Mirai is about 1.7 meters tall, very tall, and wearing a hakama, which makes her look even taller and slimmer.
"You look more energetic in your hakama than usual."
As she walked up to him and helped him tie the belt, Kurosawa Hikaru opened his arms, looked down at her and smiled.
"You are almost the same, not very serious."
Shifengyuan Mirai, who was circling around him with her head down and helping him tie his belt, felt a little embarrassed when she heard this and responded without even raising her head.
This guy has been acting a bit unserious ever since that day when he suddenly let her take a break.
"Hahaha." Kurosawa Mitsuru didn't seem to be offended by this comment.
When dealing with girls, it’s not okay to be too serious.
Both men and women like interesting people. People who are too honest are boring.
"By the way, what were you whispering to the teacher just now?"
Continuing to help tie the belt, Shifengyuan Mirai was a little curious.
"He said that competitions are more interesting if there are stakes."
"Bet? What is the teacher's request?"
"If he wins, I will stay away from you and never set foot in this dojo. He said that a nobody like me is not worthy of you." Kurosawa Mitsuru thought about it and said the original words.
"Ah... you're using too much force, be gentler."
As soon as he finished speaking, Kurosawa Mitsuru suddenly felt a tightening around his waist and hurriedly stopped him.
"I'll strangle you, you bastard!"
Shifengyuan Mirai was a little angry. He raised his head and glared at Kurosawa Hikaru fiercely with his ruby-like eyes.
He actually used her as a bet. What kind of thing was this
Because she was very beautiful, her angry and puffy expression was not scary at all, but rather a little cute.
"Don't be so angry, I haven't finished what I said. I didn't agree to his request." However, Kurosawa Hikaru didn't have time to appreciate whether she was cute or not, so he quickly added.
"Not this bet?"
Hearing this, Shifengyuan Mirai immediately withdrew his strength.
"Of course not. How could I use you as a bet?"
"What's the stakes then?"
Realizing that he did not agree to her request to stay away from her, Shifengyuan Mirai felt a little relieved and asked again.
"If I lose, I will kowtow to him and admit my mistake, and I will not be allowed to set foot in this dojo from now on."
"That's fine."
Upon learning of this request, Sifengyuan Mirai thought about it and felt relieved.
"Is this okay?" Kurosawa Mitsuru was a little surprised. This condition was similar to the previous one.
"Anyway, you have offended the teacher by launching a challenge this time, and it will be impossible for you to enter the dojo again. Even if you kowtow and apologize, it is a bit embarrassing."
Shifengyuan Mirai nodded and explained.
"Hey, hey, hey, do you think I'm doomed?"
"Can't you still win?"
Shifengyuan Mirai raised her head and looked at him, her red eyes staring into his.
"What if I win?"
“No ifs.”
"What if? If I win, is there any reward?"
"If you win, I can agree to one of your requests. Anything is fine." Shifengyuan Mirai hesitated for two seconds and said.
"Any request is fine?" Hearing this, Kurosawa Mitsuru's eyes suddenly became sharp.
In his previous life, he had seen the experience shared by a love master.
It is said that when a girl takes the initiative to agree to a boy's request, any request, it means that the girl is really eager for the boy to have something happen to her by asking for punishment.
"It's within my ability, but don't go too far."
Seeing that there was something wrong in his eyes, Shifengyuan Mirai suddenly felt guilty and added.
"Can you kiss me here then?"
Although he knew this joke, Kurosawa Hikaru thought about it and pointed to his cheek, very close to the corner of his mouth.
"You wish! Tie it up."
When Shifengyuan Mirai saw his actions, she thought he meant kissing, and she couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed and annoyed, but she finally got it done.
The reason why it took so long was that she had never helped anyone tie a belt before. Her unfamiliarity was one thing, but the fundamental reason was that she had something to say.
Goal progress update: Having her help you tie your hakama belt has been achieved.
At the same time, a line of words appeared in front of Kurosawa Hikaru's eyes.
"Wait for my triumphant return."
After achieving this goal, Kurosawa Mitsuru felt much more relieved. He took a step forward and waved his hand, as if he was about to go to the battlefield.
Next, he only needs to perform well enough and shoot an arrow into Shifengyuan's heart in the future, making her look at him with new eyes. If he completes the task in the competition, he can upgrade his archery skills from the proficient level to the perfect level.
By then, he would be confident that he could fight even if he was at the tenth dan, let alone the ninth dan.
"Wait, you're not wearing your tabi yet."
Watching him take big steps like a strong man advancing, Shifengyuan Mirai suddenly noticed that he was wearing a pair of black socks and hurriedly said.
"Oh, yes."
After this reminder, Kurosawa Mitsuru had to stop his march and turn back.