Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Extra (2)

Three running-in

Yamaubakiri Nagayoshi discovered that his partner was an overly soft-hearted and weak Tsukumogami.

Although using words like "soft" and "gentle" to describe the katana tsukumogami does not seem to be a good word, Yamaubakiri Nagayoshi believes so from the bottom of his heart.

Because, when he first trained with the Fusangshen named Xiaowu, he easily knocked him down.

It was so simple and unbelievable, as if the one he knocked down was not a katana-style tsukumogami, which was more lethal than a katana.

"Why?"

Looking at Xiaowu who was struggling to get up from the ground, Yamaubagiri Nagayoshi was puzzled: "You didn't hold your knife tightly just now."

Although he was determined to overcome his fear, Xiao Wu still couldn't control himself when faced with the matter of raising the knife, and his hands were still shaking slightly.

With his head slightly lowered, the loose hair on his forehead covered Xiao Wu's eyes.

After a long while, Xiao Wu raised his head again: "...I'm sorry."

Picking up his knife again, he unconsciously tightened his grip. Xiao Wu said in a low voice, "Due to some personal reasons, I'm sorry, I can't tell you."

"But I won't let this bother us anymore during practice."

Seeing Xiao Wu's obvious resistance, Yamaubakiri Nagayoshi rationally told him his personal affairs. It was normal for the other party not to want to tell him, but emotionally he always felt a lump in his chest.

It’s like... I’m very dissatisfied and feel like I’m being excluded by the other person.

They are already partners, so they should be closer.

Unconsciously frowning, Yamaubagiri Nagayoshi's tone unconsciously carried a hint of displeasure when he spoke again: "It's up to you."

At this time, Xiao Wu had no idea what the other party was thinking. He just felt that his previous performance was too poor and it held him back, which made him unhappy.

"But this is normal, right? After all, her partner seems quite strong-willed."

With a bitter smile in her heart, Xiao Wu suppressed the inferiority that surged in her heart, and then held the knife tightly in her hand: the better the opponent is, the harder she has to work, and she must not become a burden!

In the following days, Yamaubagiri Nagayoshi's opinion of Xiaowu was refreshed every day.

When the normal training was over, the opponent would get up silently as if he was not tired or felt any pain, and then continue.

The opponent will never stop until he can no longer crawl.

It's like being on a taut string, with nerves tense all the time and unable to relax at any moment. The self-abuse training method seems to have become the other party's standard package.

But, this is not good.

Yamaubagiri Nagayoshi, who stood silently behind the door and watched Xiaowu, whispered, "This is not good."

Although his partner tried very hard, he felt very uncomfortable.

One hand unconsciously touched his chest, and Yamaubagiri Nagayoshi was very clear that the emotion that was filling his chest was called "heartache".

"That's all for today."

Stepping inside, Yamaubakiri Nagayoshi reached out and pulled up the blade: "You must rest."

“Hard work is a good thing, but adequate rest is also essential.”

Lowering his eyes slightly, Yamaubagiri Nagayoshi looked at the purple bruises at the corners of the other person's lips. He always felt that it was very annoying, and the discomfort in his heart became more and more serious.

"……I see."

Xiao Wu nodded slightly: "I will adjust the training content appropriately after returning."

After saying that, Xiao Wu tried to struggle to stand up, but then Yamaubakiri Nagayoshi held his head down.

"Just stay still!"

Yamaubagiri Nagayoshi, who rarely showed any seriousness, said expressionlessly: "Don't be so stubborn!"

"I really don't know why you are so eager to become stronger, nor do I know what you are pursuing or what your obsession is, but now, I am by your side."

"You can rest now. You can totally relax."

"I will be your most reliable supporter and the most indestructible barrier beside you."

"I'm your partner."

If you are not strong enough now, then I will be the pillar that supports your sky; if you grow up, then I will be the blade that stands beside you and protects your back.

Xiao Wu, who suddenly understood the subtext of Yamaubakiri Nagayoshi's words, was stunned and stood still.

For the first time, an unknown warm yet sour wave surged in her chest, then turned into wisps of smoke, entangled with her body along with the blood, wrapping her tightly.

It was as if a piece of empty space suddenly appeared in my heart, and a tsukumogami named Yamaubakiri Nagayoshi lived there.

"Is this what it feels like to have a partner?"

It’s hard to describe what the feeling in his heart is. Xiao Wu just feels sour and as if a piece of his heart has collapsed and softened into a warm stream of water.

"Well then, partner... I'll be in your good graces from now on."

Xiao Wu's slender palms clasped with the other's, and her voice was very soft, but it was as if she had unloaded something invisible and heavy.

Seeing this, Yamaubakiri Nagayoshi also smiled, then gently hugged Xiaowu.

I don’t know if it was because Xiao Wu was too tired or because Yamaubakiri Nagayoshi didn’t control his strength well, but Xiao Wu lost his balance and fell forward.

All in all, this led to one result.

Xiaowu's chin hit Yamaubakiri Nagayoshi's shoulder, and the entire blade fell on him.

Very, very close contact, the kind where the upper body fits perfectly.

Tsukumogami are not particularly sensitive to temperature changes. In addition, during training, everyone likes to wear light and easy-to-move-in clothes, which means that the curves of the body can be easily felt by the other party at this time.

so……

The air became unusually quiet.

Suddenly, Xiao Wu felt a surge of heat on his face and his heartbeat quickened.

What Xiao Wu didn't know was that not only her cheeks, but also the tips of her ears had turned red.

There seemed to be a sweet smell in this space.

The next moment, Yamaubagiri Nagayoshi lowered his head in a daze, his voice even vague: "Partner, are you... a girl?"

...some bubble burst.

Xiao Wu, who had suddenly come to her senses, was overwhelmed by a sudden sense of shame. She reached out and gave the other person a fatal elbow strike - Get out! Who are you looking down on?

Officially, the katana is considered blind, but I think you're even blinder than me! It's so obvious, you can't even see it?!

If you dare to say "I thought this was a pectoral muscle", I will send you to heaven :)

Yamaubakiri Nagayoshi, who was lying on the ground with his hands covering his stomach, didn't dare to look up. His cheeks were incredibly hot against the ground.

Don't ask, it's shameful to ask.

But even so, an idea suddenly popped up in Yamaubakiri Nagayoshi's mind.

"My partner is really comfortable hugging me..."

Don't want to let go.

Yamaubakiri Nagayoshi suddenly came to his senses:? !!

Wait! How could I have such an idea?

This must be an illusion!

The author has something to say:

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Yamaubagiri Nagayoshi (covering his face in shame): ...I...I absolutely cannot be such a scoundrel! And even so vulgar as to lust after my partner's body!

That blade is definitely not me!

Xiao Wu (clenching his fist): Haha, do you have any last words you want to say?

Longboat Cowherds: ...

It seems there's a traitor among us.

He can't even recognize a girl! He can't even see his own thoughts clearly, let alone know how to flirt with her! How can he be a qualified gigolo?!

Throw away the blade and leave the group!