18 - The Day

"H-How is it?"

Rai asked, still catching his breath.

I turned to him.

And with a smile—

"It's perfect for me, thanks."

I said that.

Swish—

Swoosh—

I swung it with my right hand a couple of times.

It swayed off from my intended path, and I couldn't swing it fast.

The short sword was still heavy for this body of mine, not gonna lie.

Fwip—

But after gripping it with both hands—

SWISH—!

I was able to swing it with stronger force and better accuracy.

"Yeah, I can use this."

I mumbled under my breath.

And hearing my words—

"Haha..."

I saw Rai's face light up.

He seems happy to help.

"Thanks."

I simply said to him.

And with a smile on his face—

"Anytime!"

Rai replied proudly.

He's a good kid.

'I don't know why he got attached to me, though.'