Kanaka blinked the tears away as relief flooded over her. She had been afraid that Junkojuro truly planned to take her place. "Your words are too kind, far more than I deser..." Kanaka thought about it for a moment. If she dismissed his praise, it could mean that she took his words lightly. She needed to trust his wisdom. "...I hope I can live up to your expectations, and be a student that you can be proud of," she finished.

"I haven't played Shogi before, though I've seen Takeshi-ojisama play. I'd be willing to learn it though. It may help me overcome the difficulty I have understanding people. But what will you have in return for being my teacher?"