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[jiyuujin]

[The video opens on a man who couldn't be called old, neither did he exactly appear young though the way he's dressed suggests that he's some noble from some ancient time. There's a cup of tea beside him and as he moves and speaks, it's with a kind of ethereal grace.]

For those of you from Japan you may be aware that Obon season is upon us. For those not familiar with it, Obon is a time to honor those that have departed the world, celebrate their life and invite their spirits back into our own lives for a few days. That may sound rather somber but it's really quite a joyous affair.

Although the particulars are somewhat unique to Japan, I believe there are similar traditions all over the world. I'd love to hear about them if you are familiar with any of them.

I would also like to extend an invitation to a festival that we will be having in a couple weeks around our home in Caihong. [He says our home as if he's done anything to make his housemates or employees aware of these plans. Maybe this explains the boxes they have been piling up in the back of their estate as of late.]

Make your way to the teahouse, Tsukiyo on the 14th of this month for a night of festival food and dancing. Light a lantern for someone you care about and end it all with a bang. There will be fireworks, to put it plainly. It hasn't quite felt like summer without any as of yet, don't you agree?

I hope to see you all there.

[He pauses here to sip his tea. Seems he's not quite done yet.]

Before I leave you, there is one small inquiry I'd like to make as well. I'm in need of someone capable of repairing a sword. I'm happy to pay for this service and I can guarantee a modest amount of additional business in return.

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[voice]

[braverpath]

Bon Obori!

[Can you hear the excitement? Yoshimitsu is loud as hell even on a good day.]

Ho, ho, ho! I shall most certainly attend, especially since I might be the "oldest" here.

[ He has a few centuries on you folks. ]

Tis good to honor thy ancestors! It promotes future prosperity.

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[jiyuujin]

[Yep that's Mikazuki just casually pulling the device away from deafening range.]

I'm sure you'll be the life of the dance. Though it isn't often that I come across anyone older than a millennium even here.

[But if that's the case then he's very interested.]

[voice]

[braverpath]

[ Smart move. Yoshi is ear achingly loud sometimes. ]

A millennium?!

[ The ninja pauses for a long time before remembering a certain "somebody" he's quite acquainted with. ]

Ah! I'm not as old as Nihon-sama! He's quite old but according others, I'm over 500 hundred years old.

[ He sighs a little brings down the decibels quite a bit. ]

I still feel rather old, though.

[jiyuujin]

There there. I'm not sure there's many that compare with his years, though I might come closer than most. Rest assured from my perspective you sound like a sprightly young man.

[braverpath]

Do I?

[ That's certainly a compliment considering how often the Shimadas tease him about his age. ]

Good! I had feared I would be growing gray whiskers sooner than later.

[ Despite the fact he acts like an little old man outside of costume, Yoshimitsu is glad to know he retained his youth. ]

But surely you're not as "old" as you claim. You seem just as young as myself.

[jiyuujin]

[Oho he loves this game.]

Is that so? Tell me, how exactly do I seem to you? I could use the boost of confidence as well.

[braverpath]

Hm~!

[ Yoshimitsu lets out a thoughtful hum. He's currently scratching his chin as he does so. ]

Twenty-nine! You seem far too mature to be just some silly youth.

[ That's his way of calling you "old". ]