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If they couldn't learn it, then they simply weren't meant to.
Water Breathing was the simplest of all the Breathing Styles.
Aika, Murayama, and Katase had been practicing kendo for a long time, and their physical conditioning was excellent.
Learning Breathing Styles would be much easier for them, which was why Roy had given them a one-month deadline.
"Water Breathing, First Form: Water Surface Slash."
After explaining the training method, Roy demonstrated the technique.
His wooden sword created a wave of water, effortlessly slicing through several wooden posts.
"Whoa! Amazing!" the three girls exclaimed in unison, their eyes sparkling with admiration.
"Was that a Sword Technique?"
"That's incredible!"
"How did Buchou do that?"
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"That was a Breathing Style," Roy explained with a smile. "If you master it, you can do the same."
"Really?"
"Of course."
With his confirmation, the three girls eagerly began practicing.
Driven by their desire to impress Roy and earn the promised reward, they trained diligently.
"Oh, one more thing," Roy suddenly remembered something.
The three girls looked at him expectantly.
Roy grinned mischievously. "Focus Your Mind, and Reach the Pinnacle!"
Focus Your Mind, and Reach the Pinnacle?
Although they didn't understand the meaning of those words, they etched them into their memories.
Roy provided some further guidance, then left them to their training.
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Back at his castle, Roy began teaching Saya and the others Breathing Styles.
Breathing Styles were incredibly practical, enhancing physical abilities and reflexes.
Even Shizuka and the others, who focused on magic, could benefit from learning it. After all, learning Breathing Styles was relatively easy for Devils.
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On the weekend, Roy took Saya out on a date.
He wasn't very familiar with Kuoh Town.
It seemed to be a modern city, quite large despite being called a town.
Saya was overjoyed to be on a date with Roy.
She skipped happily alongside him, holding his hand, her childlike nature shining through.
They strolled through the bustling streets, shopping, enjoying delicious food, and having fun.
"Saya, let's go there," Roy suggested, pointing to an arcade across the street.
"Okay! I'm a genius and a beautiful girl. I'm amazing at games!" Saya declared confidently, puffing out her chest.
"Let's go then."
Roy led Saya into the arcade.
"Let's play this game."
After looking around, Roy chose a fighting game.
They sat down and started a versus match.
The fighting game was similar to King of Fighters, though not as classic.
The controls were also quite similar, and Roy quickly got the hang of it.
Saya, living up to her reputation as a genius, also mastered the controls quickly.
They engaged in an intense battle.
"Take this!"
"Here's my special move!"
"Haha, how about this technique?"
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Completely engrossed in the game, they shouted and cheered, oblivious to their surroundings.
Their exciting match drew a crowd of onlookers.
Despite her intelligence, Saya lacked experience in fighting games. After all, she was a model student.
Roy, on the other hand, was a King of Fighters expert in his previous life.
Having familiarized himself with this game, he naturally had the upper hand.
Soon, Saya couldn't keep up, and Roy mercilessly defeated her.
"Hmph! Roy, you should go easy on me!" Saya pouted, acting spoiled.
The onlookers were bombarded with a wave of cuteness.
"Eh? A challenger?"
Just as Roy was about to leave with Saya, a challenge request appeared on his arcade screen.
Still eager to play, Roy accepted without hesitation.
Anyone who dared to challenge him after witnessing his previous match was clearly no pushover.
Within a single round, Roy realized his opponent was a skilled player.
He lost the first round.
Roy got serious for the second round.
Saya cheered him on from the sidelines.
Roy won the second round.
He lost the third, won the fourth, and continued this back-and-forth until the tenth round, ultimately winning the match with a score of six to four.
The onlookers were thrilled by the intense match. They hadn't seen such a close and exciting battle in a long time.
His opponent didn't request another rematch.
Instead, they walked over from the arcade machine opposite Roy.
"Whoa! It's Koneko-chan!" Roy exclaimed in surprise.
He hadn't expected his formidable opponent to be Koneko Toujou.
"Roy-senpai, you're so strong," Koneko said with her usual stoic expression. She didn't seem surprised to see him.
It seemed she had witnessed his match with Saya and decided to challenge him.
"Haha, Koneko-chan, you're very skilled too," Roy replied with a smile.
Koneko's expression remained unchanged.
She glanced at Saya, then back at Roy. "Roy-senpai, are you on a date?" she asked.
"Yes, we are. Koneko-chan, would you like to join us?" Roy readily confirmed and extended an invitation to Koneko.
"No, thank you. I have to go home," Koneko declined.
"But before I go, Roy-senpai, I have a favor to ask."
"Oh? What is it?" Roy looked at Koneko curiously.
"Buchou hasn't been in a good mood lately. Neither I nor Akeno-senpai can comfort her. I was hoping you could visit the Occult Research Club," Koneko explained, her eyes filled with hope.
Roy pondered her words and quickly understood the source of Rias distress.
Under pressure from her family, Rias was engaged to Riser Phenex, the third son of the Phenex family.
The engagement ceremony was approaching.
However, Rias didn't love Riser and was deeply troubled by the impending marriage.
"Don't worry, Koneko-chan. I'll definitely visit the Occult Research Club," Roy assured her.
Koneko nodded and left.
Roy and Saya continued their date.
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The next day, after school, Roy went to the Occult Research Club as promised.
He knocked, but there was no response. He pushed the door open.
The clubroom wasn't empty.
Rias sat at her desk, her chin resting on her hands, staring blankly ahead, lost in thought.
Roy quietly approached her.
"Rias-senpai, what are you thinking about?" he asked playfully, leaning close to her face.
"Aah!" Rias yelped, startled by Roy's sudden appearance. Her flustered expression was adorable.
Roy burst into laughter.
Rias realized it was Roy's doing and playfully glared at him. "Roy-kun, you've become quite mischievous."
"Haha, not at all. You were just too deep in thought, Rias-senpai," Roy retorted with feigned innocence.
Rias smile faded as the topic shifted back to her worries.
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