New Challenges

DING DONG

Shun heard the sound of the bell, signaling the end of class. The boy got up and left with Kenta toward the school baseball field.

"Hey guys?" - A familiar voice sounded behind Shun and Kenta, making them both turn their heads.

"AHH!!" - The two friends jumped back in fright, screaming.

"Ren, what the hell happened to you?" - Shun asked, shocked as he looked at his friend. The young samurai Ren wasn't wearing his characteristic samurai bun, causing his long hair to cover almost his entire face.

The boy had an even more worn-out expression than Kenta, looking more like a ghost than a samurai.

"Oh, I didn't fix my hair today..." - Ren said gloomily as he started walking toward the field. Kenta also didn't seem to care anymore and resumed walking as well.

"These guys..." - Shun was a bit bewildered by his two depressive friends. He clenched his fists tightly and followed them to the school field.