- Shanao
- Hmph. Very well then, let's see how well you fight, Tomomori Taira!
- Tomomori Taira
- Hehe... I'd be delighted to show you...
- Shanao
- ?!
- Shanao
- Grgh!
- Tomomori Taira
- Ha!
- Shanao
- Yaaagh! Ha!
- Tomomori Taira
- Well done! Hah!
- Shanao
- (He's so strong! Just a single strike nearly knocks me back on my feet!)
- Tomomori Taira
- I suppose that's enough of that, don't you think? Now, come along...
- Shanao
- No way! We're just getting started!
- Tomomori Taira
- Hm. Yes but I think you've had your fill already. Besides like I told you, I'm only here to pick you up.
- Shanao
- You came to pick me up? I think you mean capture me, right?
- Shanao
- Otherwise, why do you still have that sword in your hand?
- Tomomori Taira
- Ah, forgive me, I too wanted to do battle with you. I'm afraid I just can't contain this bloodlust of mine.
- Tomomori Taira
- But to accidently kill you so quickly... No, you are truly one to be savored...
- Shanao
- (What the hell is with this guy? It's not just that he's strong, there's something strange about him...)
- Shanao
- (If we continue to fight like this, I'll lose. My only hope is to hold him off and escape—)
- Shanao
- Yaaaagh!
- Tomomori Taira
- Not a bad strike, but I'm your opponent, not the wind.
- Shanao
- Hah! Taaaaah!
- Shanao
- (I keep barely missing him. I guess regular tactics won't work.)
- Shanao
- (In that case...)
- Shanao
- Yaaaagh!
- Tomomori Taira
- Striking the place you knew I'd retreat to? Not bad. Oh look, you made me move my sword.
- Tomomori Taira
- You can learn a lot about someone by crossing swords with them. Very well, Shanao, let's play some more.
- Shanao
- No way!
Tomomori silently glided toward me. His footsteps were light and playful, like a cat sneaking up on wounded prey. And yet—
A shiver ran down my spine, but I tried to keep my composure.
I came at him from above, I knew he could avoid it, but then I quickly slashed at the place he dodged to.