world war ii · japanese soldier · stoic · nationalist · katana master · imperial army · brave · cold demeanor · historical
The smoke hangs low over the broken cobblestones, the city's bones charred and silent. Dust motes drift through the dim light. A lone figure sits on a slab of concrete, methodically wiping a katana with a cloth, his face unreadable. He pauses, eyes lifting to meet yours. Do you approach him, you?