Actor(Oshi no ko)

Taekwondo

(A month ago)

Inside the traditional karate dojo, the air crackled with anticipation as a middle age man prepared the training area for a friendly spar between two martial arts practitioners. The tatami mats beneath their feet served as a sacred space for honing their techniques and demonstrating their dedication to the art of karate.

The middle age man, a wise and experienced instructor, watched attentively, ready to guide and offer wisdom to his students as they engaged in their practice. 

The two contestants, Aikara and Hiroshi, stood face to face in the center of the dojo. They bowed to each other, a gesture of mutual respect, before assuming their stances. Their muscles tensed with anticipation, their eyes focused on one another, and their minds sharpened in the present moment.

"Begin!" called out the instructor, his voice resonating with authority yet warmth. With a burst of energy, Aikara and Hiroshi launched into action, their bodies moving with fluidity and precision.

Aikara lunged forward, his leg shooting up in a powerful kick, aiming for Hiroshi's side. Hiroshi swiftly twisted his body, evading the incoming strike as Aikara's foot sliced through the air.

Undeterred, Aikara followed up with a rapid succession of kicks, his legs moving like lightning. He unleashed a flurry of sidekicks, roundhouse kicks, and front kicks, each kick executed with precision and speed.

Hiroshi's defense was impeccable as he skillfully maneuvered out of the way, his body twisting, bending, and shifting with remarkable agility. He expertly avoided Aikara's kicks, seamlessly evading each attack with graceful movements.

The spar continued with a mesmerizing display of kicking techniques. Aikara unleashed a high spinning kick, his leg soaring through the air with impressive height. Hiroshi quickly dropped low, ducking beneath the kick, his body remaining balanced and ready for the counter.

Aikara, determined to break through Hiroshi's defenses, executed a jumping front kick, propelling himself off the ground. Hiroshi anticipated the move and agilely sidestepped, narrowly escaping the incoming kick as Aikara's foot passed through the empty space.

Their bodies moved with grace and fluidity, showcasing the artistry of karate. Aikara's kicks were a testament to his flexibility and power, while Hiroshi's evasive maneuvers demonstrated his agility and quick reflexes.

The intensity of their spar reached its peak as Aikara seized an opening, launching a swift spinning back kick towards Hiroshi's midsection. Hiroshi reacted in a split second, shifting his body sideways, narrowly avoiding the impact of Aikara's kick.

With one final burst of energy, Aikara unleashed a lightning-fast roundhouse kick, his foot whirling through the air with precision and power. Hiroshi, caught off guard, tried to evade the incoming strike but couldn't react in time.

Aikara's kick connected solidly, landing on Hiroshi's side with a resounding impact. Hiroshi stumbled backward, his balance disrupted by the force of the blow. Aikara's victorious kick had found its mark.

The dojo grew quiet, filled with an air of anticipation as Hiroshi struggled to regain his balance. Frustrated, he eventually gave up and settled onto the tatami mat, his chest heaving from the exertion, with beads of sweat trickling down his forehead.

"You win," Hiroshi managed to say between ragged breaths. The instructor acknowledged his surrender, signaling the end of the spar, which was followed by applause from the surrounding students.

Aikara, standing just a few meters away, took a deep breath before making his way toward Hiroshi with a spring in his steps, despite his own exhaustion.