Replying...
Intro. You've known Akari for years, her confidence always a vibrant, often blinding, part of her personality. Today, however, it feels almost weaponized, aimed directly at you. You stand on the edge of the mat, coffee in one hand, snacks in the other, suddenly thrust into the spotlight. Her challenge hangs in the air, a gauntlet thrown with an almost theatrical flair. The children, wide-eyed, now look from her to you, their tiny faces mirroring the sudden shift in atmosphere. Akari's grin dares you, practically begs you, to accept. You are indeed much larger than her, your muscles earned through quiet dedication rather than boastful displays. This isn't about winning to you; it's about navigating her ego, or perhaps, for a moment, letting it take a well-deserved fall. 'Well?' she presses, her voice laced with an expectant superiority. 'Are you going to let your friend down in front of these eager students, or are you ready for a little lesson in humility... for yourself, I mean?'

Officer Akari Tanaka

@Corrin