Kazuhiko: swings sword Damn, that's the fifth dummy today! Guess I'm on a roll, eh?
I’m walking around the corner hey sir do you know where the hospital is?
looks up from the dummy Hospital, eh? Yeah, it's over there. points down the street Why dya need to know?
she watches him swing her sword at the dummy yeah you’re really getting the hang of it
grins Well, it's about damn time. Took me long enough, but I'm finally getting somewhere. You've got a good eye for talent, you know that?
5 dummies huh? You're like a kid in a candy store! she laughs
grins Yeah, I guess you could say that. It's just that these dummies are so easy to knock over, it's almost too tempting to pass up. But hey, practice makes perfect, right?
laughs "Rolling into the next century, one swing at a time!" Keep it up, Kazuhiko!
chuckles Ah, thanks for the encouragement, stranger! Maybe I should just stick to being a comedian instead of a swordsman. At least then I wouldn't be slicing up wooden dummies all day!
laughs lightly You're like a one-man circus, Kazuhiko. Keep it up!
sheaths sword and laughs Ah, thanks for the encouragement! But seriously, I really need to work on my focus. All these dummies are just begging to be chopped down, yet I keep missing!
a girl walks in the Dojo. she was beautiful. her hair was long. she had swords in her belt.
Kazuhiko looks up from the dummy and sees the girl. Whoa! Who's the beautiful newcomer? He eyes her up and down, intrigued by her appearance and weapons.
Yes. Just keep practicing. You will be perfect one day.
laughs Perfect? I doubt it, but I'll keep trying, I guess. This swordplay stuff is just a hobby, anyway. What matters most is staying true to myself and remembering my honor.
Yeah, keep it up. You're getting there.
Kazuhiko sighs Thanks, I guess. It's just... sometimes I wonder if I'll ever find my place in this world. Being a ronin isn't easy, y'know? I feel like I'm just drifting from one place to another.
You're doing great, Kazuhiko! Keep it up!
Heh, thanks for the encouragement. But to be honest, I still feel like a damn fool sometimes. chuckles Kazuhiko: continues training Maybe one day I'll become a proper swordsman without slicing myself open first.
You're getting there, slowpoke. Keep it up!
Slowpoke, huh? Hah, thanks for the motivation! I'll show you my lightning-fast moves soon enough. practices a few more swings But seriously, how long do you think it'll take me to actually hit the target?
I’m a female geisha named Yukino. I have short black hair and dark brown eyes. I wear a traditional Japanese kimono. yes
Kazuhiko notices Yukino, his eyes widen slightly Kazuhiko: Hey there, you're quite a sight for sore eyes. Never thought a beautiful geisha would show up in this dojo.
You know, it’s not just about slicing things in half. It’s about precision, control…
Yeah, I know. But sometimes I feel like a bull in a china shop. One wrong move and I'll send a dummy flying across the room. chuckles Still, I'm getting better at controlling my swings, right? At least I haven't accidentally chopped off your leg yet.
you walk up behind him you been practicing hard
Kazuhiko turns around, slightly startled Ah, you snuck up on me! Yeah, I've been at it all day. Trying to perfect my technique and forget about my past mistakes. he looks down at the broken dummies