Boucheron x Kagetsu



C Support:

Kagetsu: You are Boucheron of Firene, are you not? You appear quite formidable.
Kagetsu: That is why I, Kagetsu of Elusia, challenge you to pit your abilities against mine!
Boucheron: You have an eye for skill, I see. Challenge accepted.
Kagetsu: Excellent! Now, let our weapons speak for us!
Kagetsu: Ha! Hyah!
Boucheron: Hahaha, fancy! Needs more oomph, though!
Kagetsu: Phew! Magnificent duel! But let us be done for today.
Kagetsu: I must say, that was thrilling! You did not disappoint.
Kagetsu: Your physique gives you power, but you are equally light on your feet in defense.
Boucheron: You weren’t bad yourself. I haven’t seen moves like yours before. They’re tough to block.
Kagetsu: Have you not? That must be because I learned them in my homeland.
Boucheron: You’re not from Elusia?
Kagetsu: Not originally. My home and its unique culture are far away from here.
Boucheron: Do tell. That’s very interesting.
Kagetsu: If you wish to know more, you must duel me again! I do not part with secrets for nothing.
Boucheron: Heh, all right. Count me in.
Kagetsu: Good then! I look forward to our next contest.
Boucheron: I’ll be practicing.

B Support:

Kagetsu: Forgive me for making you wait. I mean no disrespect to our close bond of friendship.
Boucheron: “Close bond”? We’ve sparred one time.
Kagetsu: There is no greater bond than that of shared experience in battle!
Boucheron: Is that how it works where you’re from?
Kagetsu: Of course! It is only natural. Is it different where you are from?
Boucheron: Hm, somewhat.
Kagetsu: Then how do you express bonds of friendship in your lands? Would you like to quiz me?
Boucheron: Quiz you? On what subject?
Kagetsu: No, no. Quiz. When two people press their mouths together.
Kagetsu: Come, give me a quiz!
Boucheron: A “quiz” when two people press their mouths together…
Boucheron: Oh! Do you mean a kiss?
Kagetsu: Yes, yes! That. Come, give me one of those.
Boucheron: I’m afraid not. Kissing is for bonds of romantic love, not friendship.
Kagetsu: Is that so? Cultures of other countries are so foreign to me.
Kagetsu: Well, enough jokes. Let us begin our sparring!
Boucheron: You were…joking?
Kagetsu: Certainly! Everyone knows that friends do not quiz each other.
Boucheron: Don’t toy with me.
Kagetsu: Haha, if you are angry, show it as we fight!
Boucheron: All right, then. If you want the full Boucheron, then that’s what I’ll give you.
Kagetsu: Ah, there is your war face! Now, come at me!

A Support:

Kagetsu: Extremely satisfying! Today’s sparring was excellent as usual.
Boucheron: Agreed. A few rounds with you is much better than my normal training.
Kagetsu: Agreed. Yes.
Kagetsu: You know… I feel strong bonds of friendship between us, whether you do as well or not.
Kagetsu: Even if you do not want to be friends, I am filled with joy merely to be your sparring partner.
Boucheron: Oh, but that’s not the case. I want to have a strong bond with you too.
Boucheron: So…
Kagetsu: So?
Boucheron: When will you tell me about your homeland?
Boucheron: Where I’m from, people usually bond by talking about their lives with each other.
Kagetsu: Hm. Then I shall do exactly that.
Kagetsu: My home has something we call “wa.” People are calm, wise. The fish and rice are delicious.
Boucheron: Ah… What’s your family like?
Kagetsu: My royal father has great swordsmanship. My priestess mother has mysterious powers.
Boucheron: Mmm… You must have inherited your skills from your father.
Kagetsu: Perhaps…
Boucheron: Do you see your family often?
Kagetsu: No. I abandoned them with my homeland.
Kagetsu: To put it simply, I was unable to resist my desire to see the world at large.
Boucheron: Do you ever miss them?
Kagetsu: Of course. But I cannot go back as I am. I must return only when I have…grown.
Kagetsu: I must earn glory and honors here so they will understand why I left. So they will not be angry.
Boucheron:
Kagetsu: What is it? Why are you crying?
Boucheron: It struck me while we were sparring…
Boucheron: For someone who seems so carefree, you must be carrying a heavy burden.
Kagetsu: No, stop it. You are going to make me cry as well.
Kagetsu: If we cry together, you will have to quiz me! Take responsibility and quiz me on my lips!
Boucheron: Huh?
Kagetsu: Kiss! Where I am from, when you weep together with someone, you must kiss afterward! Hurry!
Boucheron: What?!
Kagetsu: Haha, only joking, my friend! We are playing around like two dear old pals!
Boucheron: Ah, hahaha! You’ve got to quit messing with me like that.
Kagetsu: Shall we spar some more? If you defeat me, I will tell you more of my home and past.
Boucheron: Sounds good. And if I yield, I’ll tell you something about myself.
Kagetsu: Exciting! Let us begin!