Vol. 2 - Chapter 56

"Draw your blade," Musano said. Keiko did so in a hurry. 

She didn't even notice that her hands were trembling in front of her. 

"Here are the rules," Musano said, "if you land a hit on me, you win." 

"Is... that all?" Keiko asked. Musano nodded. 

"The hit does not have to be clean, or lethal. If your blade touches my body, then you win."

Nodding, Keiko closed her eyes and took a deep breath.  Easier than I thought,  she told herself.  Calm down. This will be... 

Then, she heard a  whoosh sound. When she opened her eyes, Musano's blade was at her neck. The edge of it was hovering just a few centimeters over her skin. Musano looked at her and scoffed. 

"What kind of warrior closes their eyes in front of an enemy?" He asked. 

"I... I wasn't..."