On my way home from school, I happened to meet Hikari. I fell for her the moment I saw her smile, and the days we spent together still remain vivid in my heart. It was because of her that I found the courage to join the karate club. Although I felt uneasy hearing the guys' gossip and cruel rumors, I was determined to join so I could protect her. If she was being targeted because of me, then I had to be the one to shield her. With that resolve burning inside, I threw myself into daily training with the karate club.