i present to u all: "Shoot By Faith, Not by Sight"
author's note: ever since i determined my commitment to these stories, i have had incurable idiot hair. i take this to mean that my dad writing powers are increasing
"Udagawa-san, you missed again." Sayo's observation comes with a sigh. She shuffles her weight on her chair and holds her bow close.
"Aww, come on! This is like, my one millionth shot--when am I gonna land one?"
"Udagawa-san, we're in a Kyudojo, so if you would just--"
"Oh, you're right. Of course! Can't believe I forgot. I'll summon the totally awesome power of... uh, The Eternally Forsaken Grave Consumer, who... um..." Ako slacks the tension on her bow to think. The arrow goes flying anyways and Ako gives a start.
Sayo's eyes widen. "Udagawa-san. Listen to me, if you would."
"It's okay, Sayo!" Ako grins no more than seconds after losing composure.
"She looks like she's become the creature she was making up..."
"What'd you say? Anyways, look, I'm gonna make it this time. Behold, the power of, uh..." Ako pauses and aims the bow down at her feet. Sayo squirms in her chair, gripping the life out of her bow. "Oh, yeah. The Terrible, uh, World Gobbling..." Ako mumbles the rest at breakneck speed before cackling, readjusting her aim, and shooting.
"You missed again." Sayo stands up and walks over to the smaller girl.
"Wait, I've got it this time! I should channel the--"
Sayo's hands rest on Ako's shoulders, and she holds her from grabbing another arrow. "You should open your eyes, Udagawa-san."
Ako opens her eyes. She sees arrows that have stuck just about everywhere except for her practice target. "...Oh. Woah--Sayo, how did you just channel the... The All-Seeing-Eye From," she scrunches up her face a little before continuing, "From... The Abyss? Now I'll never miss!" She slips away from Sayo, grabbing another arrow and preparing it for the bow.
Sayo stills her tongue and goes back to her chair.
"Sayo, I still missed! Maybe you didn't turn my All-Seeing-Eye all the way on! I'll have to force my hand and sacrifice it all to bring forth the Deep..."
Another sigh.
...But maybe a smile this time, too. As long as Ako's All-Seeing-Eye doesn't disappear, Sayo supposes this won't be too bad.
