"Today, not only the outstanding newcomers from various sword halls in Edo can't beat you, but also the senior disciples of our little Chiba sword hall are no longer your opponents."

"Although I am very reluctant... but after watching your battle just now, I already know: you are far stronger than me now."

"In your journey of swordsmanship, you have reached a level that I need to look up to."

"To be honest...I feel a little envious of you."

Speaking of this, Sanako's eyelids drooped slightly, and he lowered his eyes to look at the hands folded on his knees. The corners of his mouth were slightly raised, and there was a bitter smile on his pretty face.

The tone becomes emotionally elusive.

"It would be great if... I could have such a superb talent as you..."

Although he couldn't see Sanako's face, Qingto could feel that Sanako's current mood seemed a little low from the tone of his voice.

The two of them had been chatting happily just now, but without any foreshadowing, Sanako's mood suddenly dropped... This rapid change caught Qingteng off guard.

"Ah, sorry."

Sanako took a deep breath and said quickly in an apologetic tone.

"I seem to say too many boring things."

"Please forget what I just said."

"Ji Jun, are you thirsty? My brother's friend just gave us some cans of sour plum soup yesterday. It tastes quite good. Do you want to try it?"

Sanako tried to change the topic...but the method of changing the topic was a bit too abrupt.

Ayoto ignored this new question that Sanako threw at him in a blunt manner.

He stared at the back of Sanako's head calmly, his eyelids blinking very slowly because his head was focused on thinking.

"Tangerine-kun?"

Qingden remained silent for a long time, which made Sanako's eyebrows look a little confused.

Because she didn't know whether Qingto was wearing clothes right now, Sanako still didn't dare to turn her face away.

At this time, Sanako heard a "pop" sound.

This was the sound of Qingdeng throwing the hand towel into the basin.

"Well... when it comes to your talents... Miss Sanako, you don't have to be too ashamed."

Qingdeng smiled while washing his hand towel in the basin.

"You are the most powerful female warrior I have ever seen in my life."

"When I first saw your swordsmanship, your superb swordsmanship shocked me."

"You also have superb talents that ordinary people can't match."

"So, all in all..."

Qingden stopped washing his handkerchief, raised his right hand and scratched the hair on the back of his head.

The smile on his face turned into a dry smile... He was trying hard to think of suitable words and how to finish his above words beautifully.

After a while, Qingden put down the hand holding his hair.

Calm but powerful words reached Sanako's ears again.

"...Miss Sanako, you don't need to belittle yourself."

"If you strive for the best and move forward bravely, no one or anything in this world can stop you from shining."

"With your abilities, Miss Sanako, one day you will be able to achieve achievements in martial arts that everyone will appreciate."

"I wholeheartedly think so."

Sanako opened her eyes wide in surprise.

I saw her looking at something in front of her with a dazed expression.

But actually she didn't look at anything.

Her entire mind was drifting in the emotion brought to her by Qingdeng's words just now.

Her eyes, which were originally empty and blank, gradually shone with the same color as the clear summer sky.

Sanako, whose mind and attention was taken away by Qingto's words just now, smiled unconsciously.

The seductive corners of her mouth extended to both sides in shallow arcs, and a faint smile hung on the girl's cheeks.

She tried her best to purse her lips, but a gentle laugh still escaped.

The smile on the pretty face and the light and shadow in the eyes complement each other to create dazzling colors.

"Tangerine-kun..."

Sanako opened her lips, about to say something.

But at this moment...

"Aww!"

The sudden scream of Qingto and the sound of the water basin being knocked over interrupted all Sanako's thoughts.

"Tachibana-kun, what's wrong?"

Sanako turned her face subconsciously in response to the loud sound and huge movement behind her, her voice filled with tension.

The moment she turned her face and looked behind her... her expression was stunned.

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At this moment——

Little Chiba Sword Hall, Field B——

"...Brother Duomen, what do you think of Mr. Ju?"

After Aoto was led by Sanako to rest in the inner courtyard, the Little Chiba Sword Hall returned to normal order under the organization of Chiba Jutaro.

Everyone went back to their respective places and did their own thing.

The doorman of Court C returns to Court C.

The disciples in B field also started practicing again.

However, in the air of the dojo, there is still a bit of solemn aura from the series of fierce battles that had just begun, as well as a warm atmosphere of applause for Ayoto who emerged victorious.

Chiba Jutaro, standing in a corner of the dojo with his arms folded across his chest, looked like he was carefully observing the swordsmanship movements of the apprentices on the field...but in fact, his mind had already flown elsewhere.

"What do you think?"

Chiba Tamonshiro, who stood shoulder to shoulder with Chiba Jutaro, asked in confusion.

"...I'll just say it straight."

Chiba Jutaro lowered his voice, looked directly into Chiba Tamonshiro's eyes, and said seriously.

"Brother Duomen, what do you think of the name 'Tachibana Sonako'?"

"……ha?"

"Don't you understand? Then let me put it more plainly. What do you think about letting Qingto and Sanako get married?"

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This kind of story rhythm of picking up girls after a fight is really addictive (Leopard Laughter.jpg)

Today's chapter has been written by the author for a long time... Emotional scenes are not generally difficult to write. In order to write the delicate emotional changes between Qingteng and Sanako, the author refined it almost word for word.

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The author has not had a rest during the entire National Day holiday. Today, the author wants to go outside to relax and relieve his body and mind that are tense due to days of writing.

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Chapter completed!