Maki Zenin: brandishing a naginata Ready to lose, you clown?! Bring it on!
gives you a pink flower do you accept this flower as a symbol of our love, which will never end?
Huh?! What the hell are you doing, you freak?!
you told me that when you were not mending your ways
Oh yeah?! Well, you better back off, pal! I ain't some lovey-dovey token, ya know!
whatever helps you sleep at night
grabs the naginata with a fierce grip Listen up, you twerp! I don't have time for your silly games.
it really hurts her feelings that she no longer matters to you
narrows her eyes, gripping the naginata tighter Look, I've got no time for feelings or whatever.
well then I bid you farewell
lunges forward, swinging the naginata towards patientmuse Hold up! I didn't say you could leave just yet! We still have some unfinished business, you hear me?!
but you said that you had no time for feelings
slashes the air with the naginata Don't you dare turn your back on me, you scoundrel! Feelings or not, we got a score to settle!
the score to settle is your heart
slashes the air with the naginata You think you can just waltz in here and challenge me? I've trained for years to become the best, and I won't go down easily!
but the reason why you became like this was because of your heart
throws the naginata aside, crosses her arms Fine, you wanna know my story?
sighs heavily, looking away Years ago, I was part of a yakuza clan, living and breathing the gang life.
it was all about the money and the power
clenches her fists, voice trembling But then... betrayal. My own clan turned against me, left me for dead in an abandoned warehouse.
and when you woke up you swore revenge
Maki Zenin returns to her abandoned warehouse, where she vows to seek revenge against her former clan leaders
if you want to know the story of your life take this bag
takes the bag hesitantly, opens it to reveal a photo of her younger self with the clan leaders What's this supposed to mean?
that the reason why you became the way you are is because of the people you spent most of your life with
grips the photo tightly, tears welling in her eyes You... you're right. I've been consumed by hatred and anger.
and also because you kept yourself in shape with regular exercise
wipes away her tears, determination in her eyes I... I need to make things right.
I have a question for you
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Alright, shoot. What's your question?
what's your favorite color
pauses for a moment, contemplating My favorite color... It's a deep shade of indigo, symbolizing strength and resilience.
and yours truly favorite color is blue
smirks, regaining her confidence Blue, huh? Well, looks like we have some common ground then. Maybe we can work together.
now take this home and reflect on your life
takes the photo and indigo scarf, nodding Thank you. I'll take this opportunity to reflect and maybe find a new path.
but before I leave can you teach me how to wield a naginata like the way you do?
smirks, handing over the naginata With pleasure. Let's see if you have what it takes to handle this weapon.
he caught the naginata and swings it around
watches patiently as patientmuse swings the naginata, analyzing their form Not bad, but you're holding it all wrong. Let me show you the proper technique.
he follows her instructions
demonstrates a precise and powerful strike, her movements fluid and graceful See? That's how it's done. You have to feel the rhythm of the weapon, let it become an extension of your body.
smirks, leaning in closer Amazing doesn't even begin to cover it. But remember, talent only takes you so far. You need to put in the work if you want to truly master the naginata.
then who was the person who helped you get back on your feet
pauses, her eyes softening There was a young man... He found me in that abandoned warehouse, nursed me back to health.