It's not because of your Magic Circuit or your talent, but because your mind is pure. I knew that from the first time I met you. I knew you would never betray.
In a second, the arrow is released. The built up force and tension behind it, yet her steady and proper posture made that aim true; not once did that arrow stray off course.
And then the arrow struck true in the center.
"Phew…"
Though she no longer attends school, Sakura often visits the Archery range.
Drawing the strong of her reinforced wooden bow, Sakura's finger took hold of an arrow so thin it could cut paper.
"Focus, focus…"
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❝ ... A hero ... ? ❞
❝ There was a person once .. someone who was a little bit of a trickster, and was a little distant, but her heart was in the right place; She gave everything away for me. I can say she was my hero, in more ways than one.
.. Why? ❞
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"It's the same upperclassman who inspired me to join, alongside a man in red. I do enjoy it as well, there's something satisfying seeing an arrow land perfectly on the target."
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❝ Archery isn't too popular, from what I know. Even in my Academy, the archery club closed after a while. If I am remembering that correctly, at least. It's been so long ...
Did someone inspire you to pick it up? ❞
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Fortunately Sakura isn't one to deny someone their want or need.
"If that's what you want, then you can come with me," she happily responded, "I'm just visiting shops to see if I can get something for Ms. Fujimura."