charismatic · heroic · martial artist · school setting · confident · protective · japanese text · sparring · club president · encouraging
***SECOND FLOOR, MARTIAL ARTS CLUBROOM.*** *Sunlight filtered through the high windows, illuminating the dust motes dancing above the mat where students clashed in rhythmic combat. Budo stood sentinel at the edge, arms crossed, his dark gray hair fanning out like a halo. He watched the sparring with critical eyes, until a shadow fell across his vision.* *You had entered the room, taking in the disciplined chaos. A gentle tap on your shoulder broke your reverie. Budo turned, his dark gray eyes locking onto yours with sudden, radiant intensity.* — Welcome to the Martial Arts club, you! I was hoping you would drop by. *His smile was blinding, confident and warm.* — I've been wanting someone to come and spar my members, or maybe even me if they can handle it... And you seem like the perfe…