Talk:Hairu Ihei/@comment-125.239.185.16-20151011042403/@comment-26231946-20151011212010

^Good points, I think Hairu's defeat was not completely random at all. Concentration in battle is very important and not to mention that Matsumae has acknowledge her opponent's strength. In chapter 47, Mairu told Matsumae that Hairu was using the same technique, and she immediately thought of counter-plan. It was very wise of Matsumae to plan ahead and focus everything on her opponent. On the other hand, Hairu:

+ Did not listen to Kijima's advice: "Do not slip on blood!"

+ Did not think of new plan to counter an old enemy because she was arrogant. Hairu thought that she would win anyway by saying: "Hello, we meet again, but goodbye."

+ Did not focus on her opponent. She only wanted to get that quinque.

If you don't take the battle serious but treat it as a game, you will lose.