In Tokyo: They are heavily dependent on me

Chapter 34. If I lose... I'll really become a servant!

Hoshino Kaoru hadn't reacted yet.

Ms. Shoko hadn't mentioned the conditions for joining the kendo club, but he understood them now.

The girl in front of me, with her blonde hair pinned up at the back of her head, gives the initial impression of being delicate and frail.

However, a thought crossed Kaoru's mind: if she were to fight her, she would be defeated in an instant.

Retreat... is clearly no longer an option.

He had already boasted to Ms. Shoko, and besides, there was a young lady watching the battle. If he showed any weakness, he would be looked down upon and subjected to merciless ridicule!

That kind of thing must never happen!

Give me the bamboo knife.

Mizukami felt a moment of dissatisfaction at being ordered around by others, and an unhappy expression appeared on his face.

However, thinking about how she would soon see that guy get beaten up, she decided to show her tolerant side and not pursue his offense.

Kaoru caught the bamboo sword thrown to her from the water, gripped the hilt, and stared intently at the blonde girl in front of her.

"If you can knock the bamboo sword out of my hand, you can join the kendo club."

The blonde girl's gaze wasn't fixed on Kaoru, but rather bypassed his shoulder and looked at the young lady not far away. Only when she saw the young lady nod did she look at Kaoru, who was holding the bamboo sword.

Are there any other rules?

Victory is achieved by knocking the bamboo sword out of her hand. If this is the only rule, Kaoru can think of many ways to win.

"That's all. Out of respect for your opponent, please make your move next!"

"No, no, I'm not good at attacking, you go first."

Kaoru quickly formulated a battle plan in her mind.

If knocking down a bamboo sword counts as a win, then the moment the opponent attacks is his best opportunity.

As he thought about this, a screeching sound rang out as his feet scraped against the floor.

His body was completely unaware of what was happening when that petite figure appeared in front of him in an instant, raising the bamboo knife in her hand, the blade landing on... her arm!

With a loud bang, Xun barely managed to block the first wave of attacks. He immediately pulled back, frowned, and his expression became serious.

The speed... is much faster than I expected.

Moreover... despite being a girl, the force with which she swung the sword was terrifying. The fingers holding the bamboo sword felt numb after taking that blow. If that blow had hit her arm, there was a high probability that it would have broken it.

It turns out that what Ms. Shoko said was true.

If you're not careful, you could really get your head smashed into a pig's head!

"Not bad, it actually managed to block an attack. It's even more impressive than I imagined."

Seeing that he had blocked her attack, the blonde girl seemed somewhat pleased, and her fighting spirit became even more pronounced.

"However, there won't be a next time!"

The screeching sound of friction against the ground rang out again.

Kaoru instinctively used his bamboo sword to parry, but his opponent clearly sensed his intention and struck upwards, knocking the bamboo sword from his hand. Then, the wooden tip of the sword was pointed at his throat.

"You lost. According to the agreement, you cannot join the kendo club."

Xun's lips twitched. Just seconds before, he had absolute confidence in victory.

However, in just a few seconds, this notion was completely rewritten.

It's not just as simple as being 'backward'.

The difference between the two is like the difference between the very top and the very bottom.

"Hoshino-kun, what a shame, I didn't get to see you get beaten up until your face was a pig's head."

Mizukami, who had been watching the battle from the sidelines, walked over, leaned close to Kaoru, and gave her a confident look that said, "I told you so."

"Tch...that's because I know nothing about kendo. It's not a big deal if I lose to an opponent who has been practicing kendo all along."

Kaoru said in a defiant tone.

"Can I interpret this as Hoshino-kun engaging in a meaningless argument? In my opinion, no matter how much time and effort you put in, it's all meaningless. Failure is failure. As a mature person, you should learn to be like me and be willing to admit your shortcomings. You've lost now, and you can't possibly win in the future."

From an angle where Kaoru couldn't see, Mizukami made an "OK" gesture with his right hand.

The blonde girl standing behind her responded with the same gesture.

Seeing the young lady's expression of complete disdain, Kaoru decided to temporarily change his plans for the week.

[Original: Plan 3]

[Take that step! Become a real man! (Cancel)]

[Current: Plan 3]

[Defeat the Kendo Club President! Make the arrogant young lady admit her mistake!]

"Let's make a deal, Minakami. If I can join the kendo club within a week, you'll have to apologize to me and also grant me one more request."

He can't defeat the captain of the kendo club right now, but Kaoru is confident that given enough time, his chances of winning are still very high.

By then, he would not only make the young lady apologize to him, but he would also make some excessive demands on her to make amends!

"Sure, if Hoshino-kun can join the kendo club within a week, I'll apologize to you. Besides, I'll do whatever you ask."

"However, my agreement is conditional on my own terms."

The eyes above the water exuded a dangerous aura.

And what she said next confirmed this as well.

"If you lose, you will be a servant of the Mizukami family for the rest of your life. When you wake up in the morning, you will dress me and clean my room thoroughly. I will restrict your freedom. You will have to ask me permission for everything you do, even going to the toilet. You cannot do anything without my permission. You must obey my orders absolutely, like a loyal hunting dog to its master. Can you do that?"

Upon hearing his words, Xun clenched her fists, making a final decision.

If I lose, I'll really have to become a servant of the Mizukami family!

However, choosing to admit defeat and run away within one's own capabilities...

Kaoru can't do this now, and he won't be able to do it ten years from now.

He had already made up his mind that he would humiliate this haughty young lady before him! Beg for mercy!

"I promise you, if I lose, I will become a servant of the Minakami family."

Realizing that what he said was not a lie, Mizukami looked at him with admiration, and as she was leaving, she turned back to look at Kaoru's face.

"I admire Hoshino-kun's courage. When we get back today, I will have my servants prepare your room, bedding, and toiletries. You should be proud of my thoughtfulness. When Hoshino-kun becomes my servant, I will definitely cherish you. I will let you kiss the back of my hand and gently rub your head with my hand, just like I would treat you as my favorite pet dog."

"Ah... I really look forward to that day."