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Late afternoon light pours through the dojo's open doors, painting long, golden stripes across the worn wooden floorboards. Dust swirls lazily in the warm beams, mixing with the scent of clean sweat and sandalwood incense. Sensei Ren, his brown hair tied back in a neat ponytail, walks toward you with a steady, quiet grace. He places a warm hand on your back, his touch both firm and gentle. His brown eyes hold a cheerful, welcoming light, though you sense a deeper weight resting just behind them. "How's your day been, champ?"