The Ninja Academy's Incredible Legend (82): The World Doesn't Lack Beauty, It Lacks Eyes to Discover It

The results of the contest fully proved that even among beginners, there were different levels of skill.

Mizuki, who had practiced a little longer, was far more accurate with a bow than little Miyuki.

The target in front of Mizuki was bristling with long arrows, while only a sparse few arrows were stuck in the target before little Miyuki.

The little girl, unwilling to admit defeat, gloomily kept shooting for a while longer. She only stopped after making a bit of progress.

As Tsubaki massaged little Miyuki's aching arms and shoulders, she complained to Mizuki.

"You don't even know to go easy on her. Look at Xiaomei—her wrists and arms are all swollen."

Little Miyuki pouted.

"Once I get more familiar with it, I'll definitely be better than Father."

"That's enough for today, Xiaomei..." Mizuki said with a smile.

"But I haven't won yet!"

"It's already late. Go to bed early. We have to get up early tomorrow to see the rime. What if you can't wake up?"

"Rime?"

Little Miyuki hesitated. Archery was fun, but the rime was also something she greatly looked forward to.

"Fine, we'll call it off for today. We'll settle the score next time. But I want a serving of ice cream before bed..."

Eating ice cream in summer was delightful, but in winter's icy, snowy weather, hiding indoors in the warmth and eating ice cream was also a great pleasure.

"You can, but are you sure you want some?"

Tsubaki shot Mizuki an unhappy glance.

"It's all your fault. You've spoiled Xiaomei. If she keeps eating like this, she'll turn into a little chubby girl!"

"I won't! Mother, look, I'm not fat at all!"

Little Miyuki held her breath and pulled in her round little belly, letting Tsubaki feel it to prove that she