Rakudai Kishi no Eiyuutan Chapter 16

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There are just memories

But there are still sparkling now.

Chapter 16 : Father and daughter

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[Ittou Shura has been sealed by Ayase. What is she thinking during the day of the match?]

'I will not be coming to see the match because I was told not to yesterday.'

'However, I want you to consult me if there is something troubling you. I am very worried whenever I see you

because you have become gloomier nowadays.'

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" Troubling my roommate this much and betraying my benefactor...

Truly, what a worthless woman I am. "

'Sullying our pride, and even throwing aside your own'

'Can you still remain proud even if you manage to regain that 'something' with such means!?'

"......... "

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"My."

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" Isn't it Ayase-chan! "

" Hello, Auntie Suzuka. "

" Hello~ What happened to school today? "

" I have a representative selection match today so I am exempt from taking classes on that day. "

" I see~ Thanks for always coming. "

" Big brother, your cute daughter came to meet you~~ "

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" Good morning, Father. "

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" Well then, I'll be at the coffee shop. "

" Till what time are you gonna be here, Ayase-chan? "

" I have the match in the afternoon, so I'll leave at noon. "

" Okayyy. "

" I'll return somewhere around that time! "

" She's a cheerful person whenever I saw her... I wish she could share that liveliness with father. "

...No...

 Even father was...

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'Listen well, Ayase.'

'Never lose your pride no matter what.'

'Our sword is the power to kill people.'

'You people's gifts are the power to surpass other people.'

'That is why you cannot lose your pride.'

'If you lose it, your actions will just turn into mere violence.'

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'Always be polite, help the weak, and hate the wicked.'

'Never ever let yourself be tied by your own power, and no matter what kind of opponent, always face them fair and square.'

'Become a knight that won't be a shame'

'To others, or to your own self.'

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" ......... "

" ......... "

" ...Father...... "

" For

...Give "

" Me

... "

" ......... "

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Father still continued to apologize till this day while he was asleep.

That day, the thing he couldn't protect, the thing he couldn't entrust...

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" It had been two months since you enrolled in Hagun Academy... How is the school ? "

" Yeah... It's fun but you can't learn swordmanship in school so I'll also visit the dojo. "

" Well, father can't swing a sword now

So instead I'll receive training from Sugawara-san from cram school. "

" I see... "

" Then everyone have to work harder! "
A bonus for you!

" Thank you, auntie! "

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" ...A strange smell? "

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" ...Haha "

" See ya! "

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Who's that person?...

" Shit! I won't forgive that bastard! "

" What is going on? "

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" Just now, some strange punk just suddenly intruded on us, "

" And asked for a match with the title of this dojo at stake. "

" The one from earlier... "

" Sensei's body is already worn-out, and above all the Ayatsuji single-blade style forbids such matches with stakes. "

" That is why, Sensei had refused the match... And then...... "

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" That bastard insulted Sensei by calling him a coward and a failure... "

" And then he even spat on his face! "

" What...! "

" Even though this blazer was just a mere punk! Acting high and mighty... "

" If Master's body was in perfect condition, that brat would have been a pushover... "

" That is incorrect, Nitta. "

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" I couldn't have accepted even if my body was in a perfect condition, "

" Because the Ayatsuji's sword exists to protect people.

It is not a sword that should be swung for useless scuffles. "

" Whatever the era, that purpose should not be forsaken or abandoned."

" Y-yes! I am sorry!

I will reflect on this with all of my spirit! "

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" Good. Others too, all of you have stopped their hand! "

" As a punishment practice swing a thousand times! "

" Osu! "

" Well then, Ayase-chan, hurry up and change into dojo clothes. "

" After all, I can't let Ayase-chan turn into a Blazer like that.

I'll train you properly today too!"

" Yes! Please take care of me, Sugawara-san! "

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[ The next day ]

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" Hello! "

" Huh? Nobody has come yet? "

" How unusual. "

" That's right, it's a first for all of them to be late at the same time. "

" Well, they'll come around sooner or later. "

" Now, since it has been a long time I'll personally see your sword practice."

" I am happy that you will see it, but... "

" You're not allowed to swing the sword yourself, got it? Since Father is sick. "

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" Ayase is such a worrywart. "

" No. "

" Don't loosen your hand when you release strength from the shoulders. Tighten your wrists more, "

" But don't put too much force. All while keeping the stances in mind. "

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" Th-That is difficult. "

" If you can't do it, then you won't be able to master the secret technique. "

" I'll show you how it's done one more time. "

*stare*

" ......... "

*stare*

" I get it, I get it! "

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" I won't swing it,

Okay. "

" For goodness sake... You really resemble your late mother in that regard. "

" It's only natural! "

" Because Mother taught me that if Father ever tried to do something stupid, I can stop him by doing that. "

" It's not funny to be dominated by both generations of mother and daughter. "

" Listen well. "

" Keep your wrists at this angle. "

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" ...They are big, Father's hands... "

" Hehe "

" ? "

" It's been long time since Father taught me various things in this manner. "

" I was somewhat happy about it. "

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My father, a small dojo, some disciples and me.

It wasn't a luxurious lifestyle, but there was warmth in that flow of time.

" It would be nice if such a gentle time continues forever. "

" ......... "

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I know that wish wouldn't come true...

How many more years would Father be able to live?...

I had already made my resolve.

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" Su- Sugawara-san―!? "

" Those injuries, just what happened!? "

" ......... "

" Sensei... "

" I am sorry! "

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" Yesterday night, when we were on our way back from dojo, he was waiting to ambush us. "

" Then, all of sudden he attacked us with a stick. "

" With no other way out, all of us fought back, but... "

" We were helpless! "

" All seven of us together weren't even able to touch him

When he wasn't using his ability, nor was he even covering his body with mana! "

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" I am truly sorry!! "

" Nitta was beaten to a pulp and that's why he was treated with a capsule, " //Nitta (the baldie) is being refered as a girl in baka-tsuki, maybe a typo?

" But all of the others were hospitalized. "

" Their arm would never return to normal... "

Everyone... How cruel.

" ...... Sensei......... "

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" We wanted to become proud men like Sensei,

But just what were we doing for so many years...!? "

" I'm sorry... "

" We won't touch the sword from now on... "

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" Haha!

I came around at an interesting time. "

" ...Ah! "

" Hiiii! "

" Hey, hey, you'll hurt my feelings. "

" Stop! "

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" What business do you have here? "

" The same business as yesterday. "

" I thought I had refused. "

" I just thought if I drop by today I'll get a different answer. "

Haha!

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" ...Why? "

" Huh? "

" Why do you do such things? "

" Aren't you a Blazer? "

" Be it school or the Seven Stars Sword-Art Festival, you should not be lacking in opponents wherever you run wild.

In spite of that why do you obsess with me so much? "

" Don't ask me something weird again, old man. "

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" Does the edge of a warrior's heart dull when he retires? "

" .........! "

" Haha... Well, it's all good. "

" I want to show off!

My strength, my power! "

" It does not matter if they are Blazers or not! I want to show it to every single one who catches my interest! "

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" I just want to get it on with someone strong, I want to crush strong people. Aren't feelings like that natural!? "

" Don't mess with me! "

" This is not a place where you swing your swords around just to show off your strength! "

" Father, let's call the police immediately! "

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" No, I can't let it go like this. "

" The Ayatsuji single-blade style dojo accepts your challenge. "

" Father!? "

" Please stop it, Sensei! Above all, your heart...! "

" That's right!  I will fight in your stead... "

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" Thank you, you two... I take pride in the kindness of you two who worry about me. "

" But that is precisely why... "

'We wanted to become proud men like Sensei,

But just what were we doing for so many years...!?'

" There is no way I can forgive "

" This guy who hurt you all!! "

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" ...... "

" I understand... I won't stop Father. "

" I, too, will see this through as the judge. "

" Yes, I will leave it to you. "

" Win at all costs...... Father. "

" Let's get started already. "

" ...I know. "

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" Rules are the first one to get two strikes on his opponent wins. "

" The use of mana is forbidden.

Is that clear? "

" It wouldn't have any meaning if it's not a match on equal grounds. "

" Then, "

" Both of you stand in front of each other. "

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" ......... "

" Start! "

" Fast! "

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" He returned that!? "

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" Haha! "

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" It's a dou! 1 point! " //Dou : It's said for a strike on the torso.

" Father, amazing...! "

" As expected, Father is amazing! "

" ......... "

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" Haha! "

" As one would expect of the Last Samurai,

This is the first time I've received such sharp blow. "

" However, is this all you've got? "

" If so, you'll die, old man. "

" As if. "

" It starts from here on, brat. "

" Ha! "

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" Then, I'll be coming at you seriously! "

" The same move... he got nice muscles but as expected he's an amateur! "

It dissappea.........!?

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" *gah* "

" Father! "

" Don't come, Ayase.

The match has not ended yet... "

" Bu-... But! "

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" AYASE!! "

" This is my battle! "

" Don't interfere!!! "

" Ah

Ah... "

" Fa...ther!? "

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" Here I come! Boyyyy! "

Haha!

" Haha!

Ha! "

" Haha! "

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" Stop... "

" Please stop it! "

" I don't need this dojo! "

" Just please stop hitting Father! "

" !? "

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" OOOOO- "

" OOOOH! "

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" That

stance is......! "

" Stop! "

" It's impossible with that body! "

" STOOOOOP!! "

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" Ah... "

" Aah "

" Ah "

" No! "

" NOOOOO! "

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" Hmm "

" It was settled faster than expected."

" YOU FIEEEEEEEND! "

" Don't lose your temper like that. "

" Let me go!

Let me gooooo! "

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" First of all, this isn't the time for you to go at it with me, am I right? "

" Sugawara-san! An ambulance! Hurry!"

" O- Okay! "

" Pack up all of your luggage and leave tomorrow. "

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" This place "

" Doesn't belong to you guys anymore. "

" I

...'m "

" ...Sorry...... "

" Father! "

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" UUUUAAAAH!! "

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Two years ago, on that day, I lost the dojo, the disciples and Father.

Father still continued to apologize till this day for letting the hearts of his disciples that he was not able to

protect and everything of the Ayatsuji single-blade style get stolen.

It's a pity but... Your father might not able to hold on until this winter....

Would father at this rate pass away in that nightmare for eternity?...

I will never allowt that!

" Give back the dojo! "

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" It will always be the same no matter how many times you come. "

" I ain't interested in getting it on with someone weak. "

Even though I want to reclaim the dojo, he doesn't let me face him at all.

So, whatever the method, I can only appear in the Seven Stars Sword-Art Festival, and fight him.

I don't think it's the right thing to do.

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But by no means I am wrong.

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I will reclaim the dojo at all costs.

Even if Kurogane-kun never forgives me...!