Disclaimer: Tactics is licensed property of Sakura Kinoshita and Kazuko Higashiyama, which means that I don't own it.

Author's Note(s): Drabble. My lack of knowledge in this fandom is humiliating and embarrassing but I try. Feedback is appreciated.

He was strong. No, 'strong' does not even begin to describe his strength and power. Powerful? Maybe. Unrivaled? Perhaps. Indisputable? I guess. He was the legendary oni-eating tengu! A mere glance from him could send shivers through any demon's spine. Lightning was his specialty, but even without his powers, he could win any fight. No simple—or powerful—incantation could defeat him… except for when he was sealed, of course.

He was indestructible, unbeatable, unconquerable, and indomitable, right? So why did he feel so subdued, so vulnerable, so… helpless? Who knew that a simple kiss, a simple brush of the lips (from his alcohol-induced master, Ichinomiya Kantarou, no less) could bring down such a powerful and ferocious being? Was he not named 'Haruka' because he was by far more powerful than any other being or monster?

Stubborn? Yes. Determined? Sure. Proud? Most definitely. Invincible? Not a chance.