Chapter 85: Morning Training, Tenten’s Arrival
Early morning. The fiery sun had barely peeked over the horizon, and the air was still cool, carrying a slight sting with each breath that invigorated the spirit.
Training Ground 10.
Kamizuki Hikari and Tenten came to a stop after their morning run. Beads of sweat rolled down their faces, gathering at their chins before falling to the ground with a soft—
*Plip!*
"Hikari-senpai, your stamina is pretty good!" Tenten casually pulled out a storage scroll, unsealing a towel and handing it to Hikari. "I never see you training, so I thought your endurance would be terrible!"
Kamizuki Hikari took the towel, catching a faint, pleasant fragrance. Without thinking, he brought it to his nose and sniffed.
"Senpai, that’s really rude!" Tenten puffed her cheeks, her face flushing like rouge as she glared at him with wide, indignant eyes.
"I just noticed your towel smells different from mine, so I couldn’t help it." Hikari defended himself, refusing to admit he’d acted on impulse.
"Hmph, fine, I’ll forgive you."
Tenten wasn’t actually angry, just a bit embarrassed seeing Hikari sniff her personal item.
"Well, thank you for your great magnanimity, Tenten!" Hikari teased.