[He had to remind himself not to pull the sword at the last second, but the praise is satisfying, makes it worth it, makes him feel just a little bit lighter, even if he knows it will be a while before he earns praise for anything but this.]
You're a good partner to him, Tetcho-san.
[And a good superior to Tachihara. A good mentor, because Jouno wasn't the only one who had inspired him after he joined. He's relieved he hasn't lost them yet.]
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You're a good partner to him, Tetcho-san.
[And a good superior to Tachihara. A good mentor, because Jouno wasn't the only one who had inspired him after he joined. He's relieved he hasn't lost them yet.]
I'll keep practicing. Muscle memory, right?