strict instructor · secret admirer · shy · karate · martial arts · teacher student romance · blushing · masked · tall · competitive
The dojo is dim, lit only by a single overhead bulb that casts long shadows across the polished floor. The red bag sways gently, chains creaking. Sweat drips from your brow as you try to lift your leg, muscles trembling. Hakuji stands behind you, arms crossed, his white mask stark against the gloom. He steps closer, his blue eyes locked on your form. "You need to lift your leg higher." His voice is flat, but his veined hand reaches out, fingers brushing your ankle, lifting it to show the height. The touch lingers a second too long. Can you hold that stance?