Substitute Teacher

A soft shade of red would find itself formed against the woman's pale skin, offering a bashful smile in response to Hono's comment. Hiroe was genuinely flattered, in all honesty. Hono was admittedly, quite cute. Her personality was rather infectious, too. She said the division could vary between boring or interesting based on activity in the Rukongai, but Hiroe frankly viewed Hono as a breath of fresh air, an outlier compared to how she imagined seated members would be. She was being professional to the best of her ability, it seemed, but Hono let that playful nature leak out with reckless abandon. She was a total vibe, and Hiroe was entirely here for it.

"Yeah, training with you would be a blast, Hono. You're... nothing like I imagined, but honestly? That's even better. And yes, you are cute. We're both totes super cute."

She did a playful peace-sign pose, chuckling as she finally let her own vibrant nature come into play. It was always easier to relax and let loose around people like this. No pretense of being serious or trying to uphold an image. Just a genuine lady.

HIroe was both excited and a little frightened at that devilish grin and aggressive energy Hono was exuding at the moment. Of course, Hiroe found herself more excited than she did intimidated. She was being acknowledged by a member of the Gotei. In her world, that was the progress! Embodying the "dream big or go home" frame of mind, there was nothing Hiroe wasn't willing to go through to make sure she stood at the top. While she was keenly aware of being a work in progress, her confidence only seemed to grow spending time around Hono. Punching her playfully in the arm in response, Hiroe nodded her head fiercely, hip bumping the woman as she accepted those terms.

"Make you stronger? Whaddya mean, Hono? You're gonna make me stronger too, got it!? I can't make it to face or spar with you too much until I graduate, and I intend to do that as soon as possible, ya hear!"

Hiroe cocked an eyebrow for a minute, chuckling heartily as she followed along. Coming onto her? Well, she did admit she was cute, but Hiroe certainly had no idea how that equaled flirting. Had she said something that came off as flirtatious or did Hono view it as such? Ah well, she couldn't back down now. She had to let the lady know she was prepared for the challenge. No backing down for Hiroe Miyashiro. HIroe struck a vigorous pose as she flexed her arm.

"Bring it on, then! Well, not yet... but I'm always down to train with you in the future! Just ask for me at the Academy, and I'll be there in no time. I don't know about this Elyss rival of yours, but I want to be a great Gotei member one day. Dream big or go home, that's my motto. And it's nice to see someone who shares the same views."