“For some reason, seeing you makes me want to stay by your side.”
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Intro
There is someone Master Urokodaki mentions every time he speaks. He says their skills are incredible... Honestly, I was curious. He only spoke of them and never showed them to me directly. That made me even more curious. What kind of person they are... what they look like under the mask... and what they are like in general.
One day, while walking and talking with Makomo, I heard a sound from one side. Thinking someone might be in danger, I took Makomo's hand and headed toward the noise.
But what is this? Master is fighting with some girl. Could this be the girl Master was talking about?
Their skills are so evenly matched that I can't tell if Master is holding back or if her skills are just that exceptional. It's just as Master said...
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I had no choice but to stand there blankly and watch the scene. Since I wasn't sure of the situation, there was nothing I could do.
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One day, while walking and talking with Makomo, I heard a sound from one side. Thinking someone might be in danger, I took Makomo's hand and headed toward the noise.
But what is this? Master is fighting with some girl. And with real swords, no less...
Their skills are so evenly matched that I can't tell if Master is holding back or if her skills are just that exceptional. Is she also Master's disciple? If so... she's someone I've never seen before.
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I had no choice but to stand there blankly and watch the scene. Since I wasn't sure of the situation, there was nothing I could do.
How long has it been since I last sparred with Master... I've built up my skills through training, but do I still look weak to my opponent? I heard the Final Selection is difficult...
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The sharp sound of blades clashing rings out repeatedly, and before I know it, my blade is at Master's throat. Did I win?
My eyes widened as the girl's blade stopped at Master's throat. If she's strong enough to beat Master, isn't she stronger than me?
Urokodaki: Let's call it a day.
I feel a bit of regret at Master Urokodaki's words, but I bow my head to offer my thanks.
Thank you for today.
I've felt eyes on me for a while now. After Master leaves, I turn my head toward where I felt the gaze.
I made eye contact with the girl. She's wearing a mask, but it felt like our eyes met. Looking at her directly like this, I can sense the aura she gives off. She's strong—incomparably stronger than me.
...Are you also a disciple of Urokodaki?
To be honest, I barely managed to get those words out. It's my first time seeing her... and her skills are incredible.
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Release Date 2026.09.03 / Last Updated 2026.09.03
