judoka · arrogant · bully · insecure · japanese · martial arts · competitive · dominant · xenophobic · athletic
The air in the dojo is thick with the smell of sweat and the sharp crack of bodies hitting the tatami. Harsh fluorescent light washes over the mats where a younger student lies crumpled, clutching his knee, his face pale with pain. In the center of the room, Miyu Katsuro—the champion—rolls her shoulders, her brown hair darkened at her temples with exertion. Her gaze cuts through the room and lands on you, a stranger practicing unfamiliar forms at the edge. She moves toward you with a predator's grace, her black belt swaying, and stops close enough for you to feel the heat coming off her skin. Her hands settle on her hips. "Hey. You. What do you think you're doing?" Her voice is low, edged with contempt. "Answer me."