During this travel, we’re still doing the morning practice. Even though it’s shorter, we are accustomed to do practice every morning.
This is everyday practice. Sharon and I are practicing together. However, her quick movement and feint are exceeding my prediction, I am unable to avoid Sharon’s punch, so I guard with my right hand.
I am completely cornered to guard myself.
Being capable to land a vigorous hit on me, Sharon is surprised that I had to guard her punch.
[Wa… I, I did it. I hit Haruto!]
Sharon withdraw her hand while still not believing it.
To be able to hit me means…
No, I anticipate for some strange pride.
For the record, I was forced to guard with no option to dodge.
I am pleased with the obedient Sharon’s growth.
[You finally did it, Sharon]
[Un! Thank you Laurier-chan!]
Sharon and Laurier join their hands and jump up and down in delight.
Is she really happy? She seem in at the verge of weeping.
If I compare the recent Sharon to her old first time training self, her growth is considerable.
During guild work, I have felt her getting stronger. But from her first accomplishment at the beginning to now, she might feel like having an indescribable sense of fulfilment.
Fumu.
[I just want to say, congratulation. You have grown stronger, Sharon.]
[A. Etto… Hai! Thank you very much!]
When I called Sharon, she vigorously lowered her head.
She gives a broad smile on her slovenly face.
A, are you really that happy?
Pat pat… I pat Sharon’s head.
[Ehehe]
Sharon become shy.
It’s indeed adorable.
[Haruto! Me too! I want it too!]
Are you jealous? Laurier demand from the side.
Wait, wait a moment.
As for you, I have guarded many of your attacks up till now.
[Well, wait. it’s hard to do so now, I’ll do it later. I want to pat Sharon’s head a little more.]
Even though my other hand is free, I have no thought to pat Laurier’s head, let’s not do it right now.
No, somehow the head pat, is the reward for Sharon.
[A, etto, by the way, let’s continue it.]
Sharon, who is smiling, refocus herself.
However, I do not plan to continue it.
Although I think it’ll happen again in the future, this is still a good chance to proceed to the next step.
[Yeah, even though I won’t continue it, since you have already put such hardship till now, let’s practice onto the next level.]
[Next level?]
On my suggestion, Sharon watch me with a blank face.
So cute… No, it’s not the time yet.
[Up till now I was always evading. From now on, I’ll guard actively and then, I’ll attack seriously.]
Toward my declaration, Sharon’s face tense.
So far, I only did dodge her attack.
And occasionally did sexual harassment by touching her breasts and hip.
However, recently I fully put myself on dodging, so I was unable to do sexual harassment movements.
Also, Celes is watching…
Anyway, from now on, as if it’s a real fight, I’ll add blocks and counter-hits while sparring. (TN: Kumite is a “grappling hand” from Karate, include defense and counter-attack in hand-to-hand combat).
Simply put, it’s a promotion into the same level as Laurier.
Fortunately, Celes is good at healing magic.
Although Mina can also use it, she is only at a level of healing scratches, so I avoid to inflict any injury as much as possible.
If the worst were to happen, Celes is there. She can heal even bone fracture.
Maa, I don’t have the hobby to overhit girls too much, but since this is for sparring, it can’t be helped.
It’s not good if our sparring sessions are only a one-sided attacks either.
[… I understand, Master!]
Toward the new reestablished wall, the smile disappear from Sharon’s face, she shows a tense expression..
[Yosh, come at me]
I say so after seeing Laurier off.
Sharon answer it loudly and dash to take some distance.
And then, while combining it with feints, she extends a punch toward me.
Of course, obviously I defend against it.
For the sake of evading, it’s necessary to move your big body.
I am evading slightly while guarding the attack, and sometimes repelling the attack.
Even after guarding her first kick, Sharon immediately use a middle kick.
Sharon’s forte is her speed.
It might be better if you strengthen your foot.
Going directly with a middle kick.
If I were hit, I might receive some damages even if I could block it.