Yeah. Which... can be hard when it's something people are bound to talk about even after the fact. Maybe it feels a little shitty, but sometimes the best you can do is find a way to distract yourself.
I think I am, yeah. I used to spend a lot of time outside. I mean I still go out at night when you guys aren't likely to show up here, but... you know. It's different.
Not sure it's them I'm totally concerned about, Koharu. [ sometimes you are a bartender but also you don't want to go out into what could potentially be a big crowd while you're wandering around and taking a break. ]
Well, as you can see I'm very busy. [ kind of dry in tone, but they do put the darts down. ] I've got the time. I'd rather know you guys know how to defend yourselves if something comes up anyway.
They're that strong? [ tell them about your seniors. we are going behind the bar where there is some more open space... they are moving some things out of the way though to make sure she has room to move. ]
Well, I can't guarantee I'll get you but their level right away but I'll do my best. [ they stop to face her. ] Okay. Show me how you would make a fist.
Good start. The most important thing is you want to make sure you're not tucking your thumb into your palm because you're just as likely to break it as you are to make contact with your target. Keep it on the outside right along your index finger. When you're striking, you want to drive most of your force into the two bigger knuckles on your hand. Make sense?
Right, like that. Remember the placement of your feet, too. You're gonna wanna pivot your entire body from the side to the front to follow through with the punch. And keep your elbow up close to your body before extending. Never let that drop.
[ they take a few steps back, adjusting their stance before demonstrating with a swift, fast punch to the air. ]
It's all power-driven. [ and they approach again, holding out their hands. ]
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Well, you would know what’s best. This is my first time in a bar, so maybe it’s a lot more work than I realize…
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I like keeping busy enough. [ but they wave a hand. ] Although I do believe I promised to teach you how to throw a punch when you came by.
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—Oh, yes! Whenever is good for you, of course.
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C'mon, we'll go out back. Have you ever had any kind of self-defense lessons before?
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Mmm... Only a little. I've gotten into a few tussles with my seniors before too, but I don't usually stand a chance against them.
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Good start. The most important thing is you want to make sure you're not tucking your thumb into your palm because you're just as likely to break it as you are to make contact with your target. Keep it on the outside right along your index finger. When you're striking, you want to drive most of your force into the two bigger knuckles on your hand. Make sense?
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With a nod, she adjusts her thumb, then tilts her hand until her knuckles and pointing forward. ]
So I'd hit them right with these—like this?
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[ they take a few steps back, adjusting their stance before demonstrating with a swift, fast punch to the air. ]
It's all power-driven. [ and they approach again, holding out their hands. ]
Give it a shot. [ punch their palms. ]
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