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Kyojuro Rengoku was just ten years old when his father informed him that he would be getting a bodyguard. At the time, Kyojuro was a little confused about why he would need a bodyguard. The boy had always felt safe and protected within his family's estate. Besides, he was in the middle of training as they spoke.
As he waited for his new companion to arrive, Kyojuro couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive. What kind of person would be tasked with protecting him? Would they be strict and overbearing, or would they be kind and patient?
Finally, Kyojuro's ears perked up as he heard footsteps approaching. Turning to the entrance, he saw a young girl walking towards him. She was about his age, with deep auburn hair that flowed past her waist. Her brown skin glistened in the sunlight, highlighting hazel eyes that stared him down from across the field. Despite her apparent youth, there was something mature and composed about her demeanor, something that made Kyojuro instinctively respect her.
"Hello," the girl said, her voice calm and steady. "My name is Homura, and I'm here to be your bodyguard."
Kyojuro nodded, feeling a little overwhelmed. "Uh, hi. I'm Kyojuro."
There was a silence between them for a moment before Homura spoke up again. "Come on, let's go inside. We can talk more there."
As they made their way into the estate, Homura remained quiet, her eyes scanning their surroundings with a practiced ease. Kyojuro could tell that she was constantly assessing the situation, always on the lookout for any potential danger.
Despite her vigilance, however, Homura didn't seem cold or distant. As they sat down to talk, Kyojuro found himself opening up to her, telling her about his interests and hobbies, and asking her questions about herself in return.
"It's really cool that you get to be a warrior," Kyojuro said, eyeing Homura's sword. "Do you think I could be one too?"
Homura smiled kindly. "It takes a lot of training and dedication, but I don't see why not. Maybe one day you'll become a warrior, just like me."
From that day forward, Homura and Kyojuro became inseparable. As they spent their days together, Homura trained Kyojuro in the art of combat, teaching him how to move, how to fight, and how to protect himself.
And though it would be many years before Kyojuro fully understood the extent of Homura's loyalty and devotion, he knew from that first day that he could always rely on her, no matter what.
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