Kanna’s Point of View

I can’t. I can’t help but keep thinking about him.

”Harukaze! What’s the matter with you today? You’re not practicing hard at all! I hope you’re not getting carried away by being called a ‘karate prodigy’!”

”No, I’m not. I don’t think I’m a prodigy!”

”Then do it harder! Come on, one more!”

”Yes!”

I can’t help thinking about So-chan more than usual.

I really have to do something. This is the one time I can’t lose. This festival… More than any other competition. Especially this year.

And… Am I a genius?

No. I’m not even close. Really.

Because originally, it was Sō-chan who was called a genius with a promising future.

Sō-chan was the one who was called a genius. A real genius.

And that, I’ll never forget. In elementary school, because of my carelessness, Sō-chan was…

And now, thanks to Sō-chan, I’m here…

Because if I had fallen from such a height, I would never have survived.

And would you have jumped down to save me in such a situation?　Sō-chan was laughing on the hospital bed at that time, saying that he did it without thinking…

Because of that, even if Sō-chan was so happy to be doing karate…

And yet, he never got angry with me and looked forward as if nothing had happened…

Really, Sō-chan was not only that, but he was always that way.

At first glance, he seems to be cold, but he never leaves anyone in need or in need of help. It’s to the point where his body moves on its own. That’s why I’ve seen quite a few cases where Sō-chan has been in danger.

So many…

So, I have to be strong and protect Sō-chan. I have to be next to him and support him all the time. Otherwise, Sō-chan is clumsy and will probably do something reckless again and end up in danger.

Maybe, without my knowledge. I wonder if he showed Karen and her friends how cool he is…

I’m sure he did…

There will be no one else who is that cool except for Sō-chan. Sooner or later, there’s no way they won’t find out…

I can only say that it’s a pity for me that they found him, of all people…

But no matter how strong my opponent is, I can’t give it to anyone…

I want Sō-chan more than any medal or trophy. No, I’m always has been like that.

So I can’t lose to them, and I won’t lose to them.

”Hyaahhhh ! ! ! ! “

Whoa! 　Nice, Harukaze!!! That’s it! That’s the kick!!! What the heck. You’re doing great! “

But the show’s battle is on a school rooftop, right?

Well, I guess they won’t do anything dangerous for the show this time, and of course, there will be no problem…

But I can’t help remembering it, even though it was many years ago.

I remember many times how Sō-chan held me in her arms and protected me as I fell, even though he was risking his own life…

Yes. I am here today because of Sō-chan. It was really thanks to Sō-chan.

So, I can’t lose. I really can’t lose.