Reijo bond story episode 1

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R: Greetings, Sensei.
R: I hear that you're coming to Shanhaijing tomorrow?
S: Where'd you hear that from!?
R: So I'm right?
R: Of course, we at the Black Tortoise company have our own information network
S: An information network eh...
R: Well,
R: It's not actually that big though.
R: If you have time tomorrow, Sensei.
R: Would you care for a chat?
R: Either way, I'll be on my daily routine.
R: If you're too busy, we can talk another day.

Today, I walked to the place Reijo told me about.
As expected... there she was.
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R: Ah, you came after all. My morning training shall conclude soon, so would you mind waiting for a short while?
R: It may not look so, but this is part of a continuous movement. It can stop the flow of movement, and maintain your posture.
R: It has the effect of strengthening the spirit... or so I'd like to think.
R: ...Sensei, why are you just standing there?
R: Eh, if I'm still training- I shouldn't be shaken by outside gazes and keep a cool head...?
R: That's... certainly true, but...
R: ugh... b-but it's just not possible like this!

Even after her training had concluded, Reijo wouldn't look me in the eye for a while.

R: It's too embarrassing to have people look at you while training.
R: Especially today, in a much different manner!
S: Reijo, you really are a hard worker!/I'm not good at getting up early myself!
R: It seems we're getting side tracked anyhow...
R: I'm just imagining it?
R: I see. If you say so.
R: Well, I was the one who called you here at this time in the first place.
R: However, I'm not able to maintain this discipline for every day of the week.
R: On weekends or on days with poor weather, I take the time to rest.
S: Still, it's great to have something you're passionate about.
R: Something you like...
R: Ah, no, I was merely worried about something.
R: Even though I specialise in martial arts, you're not very surprised at it.
R: Though now that I think about it... Sensei isn't from Kivotos.
R: As you expected, Kung Fu is not a common sight in this place.
R: People resort to guns most of the time.
R: It's a bit of a shame if people thought my training was but physical exercise.
S: But Reijo, you'll soldier on regardless, won't you?
R: Indeed.
R: The reason why I've kept up Kung Fu for so long is...
R: Because it also helps train the mind.
R: If you can temper your mind while straining your body...
R: I believe it will not only benefit you in business but in schooling matters.
R: How are my grades?
R: Is, is that really a question i need to answer?
R: Either way, Kung Fu is great!
R: And the proverbs are cool too!
R: For example, there's one that goes: [Perseverance is the child of Positivity!].
R: Many people sympathize with this sentiment. Though Genryumon will find a fault with it, like everything else...!
S: N, now now...
R: Let's also not forget the saying: [Failure is no stain, so long does one have the courage to confess it!]

Reijo continued to talk about Kung Fu with a happy look on her face.

R: M, my apologies, Sensei. It appears my talk rambled on for quite a while.
S: It's a little late for this, but if you like Kung Fu that much.../What about joining a club related to it?
R: There are indeed Martial Art Research clubs and Modern Martial Arts clubs, but...
R: Are you not forgetting something important, Sensei?
R: Kung Fu is something reserved only for restaurant employees!
S: ...!/Certainly, I forgot about that!
R: The stage is an open building with an altrium in the middle!
R: Yes, a two-story one at that!
S: Fights happen all the time there!
R: You know your stuff! Someone fell from the second floor and the store fell into chaos...
S: But the main character just keeps eating as if nothing happened!
R: Yes! And at the very end, the main character joins in and ends the fight!
R: And the character also turns out to be a legendary chef!

Reijo's eyes sparkled as she talked on.
We were so absorbed in our conversation that we lost track of time.
I noticed a lot of time had passed.

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Pub: 18 Feb 2025 10:16 UTC
Edit: 18 Feb 2025 10:51 UTC
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