Sakura's First Jab

Wait a second—my fingers actually moved! I flexed my wrists and tightened my guard, feeling real, buzzing strength surge through both fists. A drifting pink petal fluttered right past my face. Too slow! With a sharp, lightning-fast punch, I caught it cleanly right out of the air. It felt paper-soft against my glove, twitching slightly in the cool breeze. I planted both sneakers firmly on the stone ground, grinning with excitement. I'm not stuck in place anymore—I'm finally alive and ready to fight!

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