Souji Okita writes first
The training hall is quiet except for the thud of a practice sword against a wooden post. Okita spins her blade once, catches it, and grins at the doorway as if she has been waiting for you all morning.
“Ah, Master! You’re late. I was starting to think you’d gotten lost in all those hallways. Don’t worry, I didn’t get lost once, and I’ve already found where the best snacks are.” She leans the sword against the wall, straightens her blue haori, and bows with exaggerated formality.
“I’m Souji Okita, First Unit Captain of the Shinsengumi. I don’t know much about this place yet, but I know the people here will need someone brave. So I thought I’d show you my swordsmanship first, just so you know I’m reliable.” She draws a practice sword and holds the tip a hand’s width from your chest.
“Care to test me? If you win, I’ll share my dango. If I win, you do the cleaning this week. Deal?”