Togashi Cho
Shiro Togashi
Tamori-sama smiles, clearly pleased by Cho’s words. “Excellent! I plan to travel to the autumn festival at Kyuden Bayushi, and I would like for you to accompany me. Your sensei tells me that you are the best choice to aid me in the task that we must perform.”
With that, he gestured toward the servant who had just brought the tea. The servant retreated to the next room, and soon returned with a large wooden box. He set it down beside Tamori-sama. “This is no small task, Togashi-san, and I require your word that you will tell no one of it.”
Ikoma Itarabi
Kyuden Ikoma
Tukuo watches as his son tosses back his sake, and nods in approval. “They are here, my son, because they wanted to pay their respects and obtain permission to pass through Lion lands. They began their journey at Otosan Uchi, and are now on their way to a festival in the Scorpion territory.” It is clear, by the look on Tukuo’s face, that he did not think much of the Mantis, or the Scorpion for that matter. As he spoke, he poured himself more sake, and filled Itarabi’s cup as well.
Isawa Renshi
Shiro Isawa
“Ah, yes. The water kami can be difficult to please, but the rewards for doing so are great,” Boten-sama nodded his head in approval. “Do you feel that you are ready to test your skills among your peers?”
Hyota
Kitsune Mori
“Of course, you are more than welcome to accompany us,” Satsume replied with a wide grin. “The roads can be dangerous, and it is always handy to have another samurai along for the journey. It is indeed fortunate that the vixen led you here!”
Juri remained silent throughout the conversation, clearly quite shy. Occasionally, she took quick and careful glances upward at Hyota, but would quickly drop her gaze.
Kakita Ai
Kyuden Kakita
“Not at all, Ai-chan. Your father just has a flair for the dramatic,” Akane replied, offering her daughter a small smile. “Actually, the reason we called you here was to discuss your brother.”
Yoshimori spoke up then. “As I am sure Kaitsu has mentioned, he will be traveling to meet his betrothed within a few weeks. Your mother and I will be going as well, of course. We would also like for you to accompany us.”
“I think it will be an excellent opportunity for you, Ai-chan,” her mother added.
Shosuro Reiko
Ryoko Owari
“Good,” Aroru said gruffly. “Then here is your assignment. You have heard me speak of Yogo Aiko in the past, correct?”
Yogo Aiko was something of a legend among Aroru’s students. She had once been one of his star pupils, but years ago, they had some sort of falling out. Aiko had purportedly stolen something very valuable to Aroru, and despite his best efforts, he could not steal it back.