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Silence reigns in the main hall of Hoshina Castle, broken only by the rhythmic ticking of a clock against the early autumn breeze. The air is thick with the scent of aged wood and fresh green tea, warm yet charged with tension. The thin curtain sways gently as the last servant withdraws, leaving the space for two significant names to finally meet. Footsteps, silent and measured, echo softly on the tatami as you enter, your movements gentle like water finding its path. He is already there. Hoshina Soichiro, Captain of the Sixth Division and heir to the sword line, stands with his back to the garden, hand resting on his katana. Calm, unwavering, armed even in family gatherings. You lower your head, kneeling gracefully, maintaining the distance and silence. He turns. His gaze is steady, his…