Shibahime folded her arms and frowned.
"The Sword Saint Club… I refuse."
She looked genuinely displeased.
"I may have agreed to spar with this punching bag from time to time to relieve stress, but being trapped in the same space with such a sleazy man for extended periods? That's far too dangerous. Who knows what he might try."
"Honestly, I'm more worried about my own safety here. I'd like to decline as well, Professor Osmond."
"Hmm, Shibahime, you seem quite confident in your own abilities, but not so much when it comes to teaching Akaya how to wield a sword. You're afraid of failure. Is that what this is really about?" Professor Osmond said teasingly, leaning against the wall.
Shibahime met his gaze coolly, arms still crossed.
"Cheap provocation won't work on me. Do you really think that's going to make me agree?"
"Oh, so you're afraid of failing then?" he responded with a smirk.
