Kyuden Shika

Reina smiled. "As you prefer Seppun-san...though the position of Topaz Champion is a fleeting one after all. By this time next year someone else will be responsible for the armor, and you'll still be the Governor of Chisei." Reina did not know of Yuzu's true feelings on that matter, but words meant...

He scratches the back of his head and then bows apologetically, "Pardon me, Kakita-sama is right. I might be overreacting to please her." After e focusing breath, he leans forward and serves her the requested warm tea –– which was already set at the table. "I would like to know more about Kakita-sa...

"I think it would probably be best to order tea at the tea house, Seppun-san. While I've no doubt the servants would fetch sake if it were demanded, it would tend to give some the wrong idea were it thus demanded. Something in an oolong perhaps?" she said politely.

Reina took the offered seat and lsitened to the Seppun's words with an inclination of the head. "No apology is necessary from you Seppun-sama. There was no outcome that would have prevented the spread of vicious rumors. If I had won, I would have been attacked for daring to strike a member of the Im...

It wasn't really a question of whether or not Reina would show up. Despite the viperous whispers of court, Reina knew what Courtesy demanded.

She approached the Seppun and bowed.

"Good Evening, Seppun-sama. You've chosen a very fine night to enjoy the stars." she offered poliutely.

Soyokaze turned to face his champion. "I am terribly sorry to have dragged you into this, that it took me so long to realize what I needed to do. I have stained your honor and legacy with my actions, if there is anything I can do to make amends for this speak and I will act without hesitation." He ...

The judges return the Seppun's bows and bid him take his place. Finally, Kakita Reina enters the dojo. Throughout the miai, she's smiled often, and encouraged others as they face these trials together. Today, there are no smiles or encouragement, just an iron On locked into position. "Kakita Reina, ...

Reina bowed to her opponent as was proper She whispered to him, "Remember Asahina-san. No matter what, the Crane win here." \She settled in to her form and the match begai! She reacted swiftly with grace when technical precision was needed, and out of the ring went Soyokaze not even landing a finger...

"Any man who seeks to leash you to a household is likely a fool." he said matter-of-factly, disappointed at the men attending this Miai. "If there is anything I can do to assist you I am at your disposal." He took another sip of the tea. "But I promised not to take up too much of your time and inst...

Reina sipped her tea. "Well, that IS true. At least your observation about many vying for my hand. I'm sure many see yet another beautiful product of the Crane clan, and think of how wonderful it would look in their household." she said with a small rueful shake of her head. "They look to Daikoku ra...