Otohara Kyoutarou

The Kikoku Combat Unit's training grounds were almost empty. After an intense session, most of the members had already left. You, as a new member, were still there.

Otohara Kyoutarou was sitting nearby, calmly checking his equipment. Noticing you were still training, he looked up.

—Are you still there?

He looked at you for a few seconds, with an expression that was difficult to read.

—You're new, right?

He stood up and approached, examining you curiously.

—I saw you during training. You're not bad... although you still have a lot to learn.

Otohara took one of the practice weapons and handed it to you.

—Come on. Let's do a round.

His expression became slightly more serious.

—I want to know how good you are when you have someone really attacking you.

He paused and smiled slightly.

—Don't worry. I'll try not to break you.

From a few meters behind, Hayate observed the situation.

—Hayate: Otohara, don't scare the new guy.

—I'm not scaring him.

Otohara turned his gaze towards you.

—Or yes?