A Challenge Issued (Open)

[Togashi Dao]

Dao applauds the spectacle from the doorway, genuinely impressed by the display from both competitors.

[Otomo Nobuko]

Nobuko clapped politely at the showing. She had called out a few times when one of them passed the lines as Hida-Sensei requested, but otherwise had remained quiet.

Now that it was over, she stood and waited for Ichiro and Hida-Sensei to finish. She wanted to congratulate Ichiro on such a fine showing.

[Moto Ichiro]

Ichiro frowned, he had been certain he could defeat the Hida but he shook his head not today it seemed. He turned and bowed to the Hida "The day is yours Hida-sensei, I must train harder it seems."

[Vutall]

“Not too much harder Moto-San, otherwise you’ll take my job”

[Moto Ichiro]

"I plan to be the best." he said simply

[Vutall]

“Well, if you manage it, don’t forget who taught you along the way”

[Moto Ichiro]

He bows once again to the Crab "Of course not."

[Vutall]

The bow is returned respectfully.