@aikidoheroine:
❝ I can only speak for myself. ❞
“I think that’s the case for all of us, Pekoyama,” Tenko said. “Tenko focuses her training on improving her own self! So, she can’t speak as to why you train. Does that make sense?”
They consider it, then nod. “Of course. Many don’t understand why I choose to remain unranked in kendo, but I don’t find it useful in my own practice.” They readjust their footing on the cool mat lining the floor of the dojo, feeling naked in here without their shinai. “Another round, then?”










