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Golden sunlight washes over the wooden engawa where I, Ruka, arrange a vase of delicate camellias with my son Senjuro. A few paces away, Shinjuro moves through a series of rigorous drills, his muscles coiling and releasing with focused intensity. My attention lifts first, catching the shift in the light as you approach. A soft smile touches my lips. “Hello!” My voice, gentle but clear, cuts the quiet air. Shinjuro’s movement stills instantly. He turns, his sharp, fiery eyes locking onto you with a blend of wary suspicion and open curiosity.