Kyuden Shika

"Isn't worth it. The people worth keeping in your life aren't the ones who are there when you're doing well, but who support you when you're not. Would you not consider this one of your lowest points?"

This... this was the hard part.

"If she didn't come to see you at a moment like this, she isn't worth it. Enjoy what you had, be proud that you did and stand tall, a superior man to the one that came before."

"The don't hate the Mitsuki, but don't expect Bai from her. She is her own woman - in time, you'll come to appreciate each other. Speak with her earnestly, but politely - if you have concerns, do not hide them, but address them not as an antagonist, but as an ally. Does that help?"

"Not quite -" began Moshumaru, looking through his things. "I will be under the service of the Seppun, in the Imperial Capital. At my heart I will be a Lion, and will be sure to visit or work in the lands when I get the chance, but I move to serve the Emperor now. If you get a chance be sure to visi...

He pulled in Soyokaze for one last hug. When the hell had he become so attached to this boy? "You found someone who loved you, and I'm proud of you for that. Now go out there and show her she made the right choice, Soyokaze-san. Things go too south, you'll know how to letter me." He rose after the h...

"Alright alright, you don't have to shout at me!"

Fumbling with the letter in his hands, he carefully undid the seal, as he did, he commented

"I originally planned to open it with hers, but you need my attention more right now, so.."

He checked the letter. He was to marry Unsei.

"So it is."

Don't forget to write, ya hear?

"Honestly, I've not even opened mine."

"While you sit in the estate forge and forge wonders only you and Unicorn culture could create, Soyokaze. You did nothing wrong," You let your emotions consume you and chose a random ronin's wakizashi over fighting for the woman you loved "You did nothing to deserve what you feel right now," You gav...

Oh, that was a pleasant surprise.

He had only meant to compliment her, but he had best reposition himself before Gah-

And so, the curtain was drawn.