Hitomi's Wet Bikini Shoot

And the photo shoot begins!

Hitomi is likely one of the most optimistic people I've met during these photo shoots.

Her upbeat personality is matched by her passion for karate, her favorite style of fighting.

Hitomi always looks to become stronger, and loves fighting tough opponents to test her progress.

Similar to many girls in the tournament, Hitomi was trained by her father in her martial art. As of the fifth tournament, her father has declared her to have surpassed him.

Hitomi lives an average life, shifting between her instructional karate classes and being a college student.

But her life isn't perfect, as she still hopes to be strong enough to support a certain man; a man she helped once, and inevitably had to let go.

As a requirement for the photo shoot, Hitomi informed me of her measurements. B35", W23", H33".

On a more positive note, Hitomi has become close friends with another tournament goer, Leifang.

Between Leifang's tai chi and Hitomi's karate, the two make a devastating team. With their unique dynamic, they plan to win the next tourney with ease.

But Hitomi still longs for the return of the volleyball vacation days from a few years ago.

She quite enjoyed making friends and playing games with her fellow tourney alumni as opposed to simply fighting them at every turn.

But knowing she'll be seeing them all again, especially good friends like Leifang, is more than enough to keep her chipper.

Honestly, this photo shoot has been a friendly and easygoing one. It is nice to be able to take it easy amongst all the darker or more serious fighters with someone who takes life day by day and with a sincere smile.

With that, the photo shoot ends. See you next time!