The next day, when Tiger arrived at school, his teacher called him over.
Teacher: "Tiger, today you'll be fighting against Icchi."
Tiger: "Sir, but why?"
Teacher: "Because this is a friendly match. We just want to see who's stronger — you or Icchi. I know this came up suddenly, but it's the decision of the school and the principal."
A few moments later, an announcement echoed through the halls:
"All class teachers, please bring your students to the fighting ground immediately."
Every student was shocked.
Student 1: "Why are they calling us there?"
Student 2: "Maybe to watch someone's fight?"
Then the scene shifted to Tiger. His teacher told him,
Teacher: "Tiger, I should tell you something. Icchi is as powerful as Leon — maybe even stronger. She has more advantages in battle. Be careful. Even though you defeated her in the hurdling championship… don't underestimate her. Many have tried to challenge her and failed."she's the most skilled fighter in the entire school."
Tiger didn't reply — he just walked toward the arena in silence.
The announcer's voice rang out:
"Everyone, please pay attention! Coming first to the arena — Tiger!"
The crowd gasped in surprise.
Teacher 1: "This fight might be one of the best this school has ever seen."
Teacher 2: "Yes, I can feel it."
Some students whispered among themselves, their eyes wide. "I wonder if Tiger can really handle her…"
Tiger stood ready, waiting for his opponent.
"And now entering the field — Icchi!"
All the students were again shocked.
Student: "Icchi!? But she's the strongest among the girls! There's no way Tiger can win!"
Icchi walked forward confidently, wearing her white-and-blue shining battle outfit.
"The match begins in 3… 2… 1… Start!"
Icchi dashed forward and swung at Tiger, but he narrowly dodged her strike. She quickly generated an ice sword.
Icchi (thinking): "He dodged my first attack… impressive."
She slashed again — this time grazing Tiger's hand and cheek, leaving a small cut.
He felt the cold touch of her blade graze him, a reminder that she's not just powerful — she's precise.
Tiger (thinking while fighting): "She's really as strong as Leon."
Then, in a burst of focus, Tiger counterattacked and broke her ice sword!
Everyone gasped — even Icchi froze in disbelief.
She summoned two new ice swords and rushed again, but Tiger kept his composure and finally disarmed her completely.
She blinked, almost stunned, as her weapons shattered. For the first time, she had to reconsider Tiger's strength.
The fight ended — Tiger won.
The crowd fell silent for a second, then erupted in awe. Even Tiger's teacher was stunned.
Teacher: "You've become a truly great fighter, Tiger. Well done."
Later that night,
The quiet streets felt heavier tonight. Every victory had a price — and Tiger wondered what new challenges awaited him.
Tiger was walking back to his rented apartment under the quiet city lights…