Equal Opponent

The sun blazed overhead, casting a warm glow across the arena, where the air shimmered with heat.

A gentle breeze swept through, offering only brief relief from the humidity that hung thick in the atmosphere.

The arena buzzed with energy, thick with tension as Arakaki and Komatsu stood side by side, ready for battle.

The roar of the crowd faded into a distant hum, overshadowed by the electric charge between the fighters.

Arakaki’s gaze was calm and steady, his body poised for action.

Beside him, Komatsu’s eyes blazed with fierce determination, her grip on her dual blades tightening.

Looking calm and focused, Arakaki said, "Stay sharp. We can’t afford any mistakes."

Komatsu, her eyebrows knitted together in determination, replied, "Don’t worry about me; worry about them. Let’s give them a fight they’ll never forget!"

Smiling and nodding, Arakaki shifted his focus toward the opponents on the other side of the arena.