[Clever indeed, and Shuda has to give Haru credit for that. There's only one way for him to dodge now, and that's by leaping up, which also leaves him more open to attack than he'd like.
Sword in hand, he readies it to strike just in case Haru tries to take advantage of his current position, preparing his own counterattack for when he lands.]
[Action]
Sword in hand, he readies it to strike just in case Haru tries to take advantage of his current position, preparing his own counterattack for when he lands.]