[video] un: matsukaze

[leafwhistle]

[Not everyone is a natural at public speaking— the samurai in the video makes it clear he's counted among the many that struggle with this with the way he shifts after he turns the video on, almost pulling his leg up into a more casual sit, before resettling into seiza. He smiles but it's hesitant, guarded.]

Hello. Some of you may be seeing me for the first time— I'm Kaedehara Kazuha.

I wanted to make an announcement and an offer. I recently acquired a license to conduct blade-making business here in Nippon. As the last successor of the Isshin Art, it's my duty to my ancestors to restore our traditional smithing practices.

[He doesn't have this all as well planned out as he hoped, as he pauses after, his eyes lowering thoughtfully, somewhat hesitant.]

Some of the techniques cannot be replicated with the materials usually available in Nippon and I am admittedly inexperienced, though I hope to prove myself through skill. I plan to experiment utilizing the local magics and hopefully, eventually kizuna.

...I do not take commissions currently. However, I am offering free restorations, reforging, and other services on existing weapons, in exchange for being given time to study your weaponry.

Thank you.

[He smiles at the camera, bows a little in gratitude, then shuts it off.]

Comments

[leafwhistle]

Of course, I would love to have you as my guest.

[He doesn't get guests really, and some part of him is both nervous as he is excited.]

Humans are uncommon in Wakayama. The older members of the village have gotten used to me, but the kittens are likely to take great interest in you.

[mistsplitter]

Kittens?

[ So... She's read about Nippon and its various cities, but perhaps she may have skipped reading about Wakayama. . . ]

Oh— I think I understand. Is Wakayama more of a yokai settlement, then?

[leafwhistle]

Haha, yes. It's south of Osaka and west of Nara, in the Western kingdom. To the north territories are mostly kitsune villages, though my village in Shingu is populated by bakeneko.

[Kazuha sticks out like a sore thumb in the village, though it bothers him very little now. Leave it to him to choose a home as remote and rural as possible.]

They're a people not common outside this area. I'm a bit of a giant among them... and one of only three humans in this village.

[mistsplitter]

It sounds like you like it there.

[ He wouldn't get a house there, otherwise! But apart from that, it sounds like Kazuha is at peace where he's staying. ]

Does your home have a low ceiling, then?

[ Or is his home towering over all the other homes in that village? ]

[leafwhistle]

Mm, if I must stay in one spot for a while, it's good to be close to nature.

[It's far, far more rural than Kyoto, which for a guy like Kazuha who likes to spend much of his time indulging in the outdoors, it's perfect.]

From the outside it seems a rather small home for some. The doorways are comfortable for me, though... Ah, I started apprenticing under a lesser god a several months ago and used what I learned to change the space in the home.

[He cups his hand under his chin and choses his eyes thoughtfully.]

Similar to a domain or an adeptus abode, but I can't claim to have made anything quite that fantastic.

[mistsplitter]

Ah, like Aether's teapot, then? [ That's how she understands what Kazuha just said! ] It is bigger on the inside than how it looks from the outside?

Ahaha— how magical!

[ And truly fascinating. She should love to see it! ]

[leafwhistle]

Yes, I would say it's similar to that. Nowhere near as fascinating as his teapot, though my home should be comfortable for taller humans in terms of size.

[Kazuha wouldn't have had much issue with his home unchanged, though he's been pretty conscious that many people are much taller than he is, especially here in Nippon. He couldn't have his friends smacking their heads on his ceilings!]

I live my days rather leisurely, doing as I please. I know your schedule is likely much more busy than mine, so please just tell me when you've like to come and I'll meet you at the train station.

[mistsplitter]

I shall check my schedule and let you know right away.

[ How exciting!! It does not show much with her tone, or how she looks on video, but she does seem very eager to travel to where Kazuha lives! ]

I have started working at a pre-school, you see. I have been teaching children etiquette, the arts, and drama.

[leafwhistle]

[For a moment, he looks briefly surprised, but then his expression changes to something more certain and he nods.]

That suits you quite well, Lady Ayaka. Your gentle nature would appeal to children. I trust you enjoy your work?

[mistsplitter]

It makes me nervous at times!

[ Because she would like to be perfect all the time. No mistakes. And also because she's not quite used to this kind of work just yet. ]

But it has been a learning experience for me, as well. I like what I am doing, even though it is different from what I am used to.

[leafwhistle]

Ah, but with your visit in the future, isn't it good to have the practice? It's not often that the kittens meet outsiders, let alone one so elegant and lovely as my lady.

[Despite the flattery, he is lightly teasing her. He'll help her wrangle the kittens.]

I'm glad for you. You sound happy.

[mistsplitter]

Hehe, I suppose!

[ Practice, huh? Alright then, Kazuha. As for that part about being happy, though... ]

Do you recall when we first crossed paths here? It was the happiest I have ever seen you, even though we have only had a few instances of meeting in Inazuma.

[ He is still a dear friend, despite the minimal contact. ]

Being here in this realm has taught me so many new things, and has given me so many new experiences. I am happy, yes, especially as I have been given the opportunity to befriend so many people.