*DISCLAIMER* I am not native english speaker, and i apologize in advance for raping grammar and tenses. My english is self learned, and will always contain mistakes.
Shikate estate, planet Kyushu, morning
„Ohayo Kuma-sama! Have you came to visit your father? It has been a while since your last visit.“
„Arigatou, Aka-San. Yes you are right about my intentions. Is father home, or did he went to council meeting?“ „He is in main room. I belive he will be overjoyed to see you. Welcome home Kuma-sama.“
said Aka, bowing low, and opening gate behind him after it. „Not so happy i believe.“ thought Kuma. „Not pleased at all.“
It was early spring on Kyushu, and orchard garden Kuma walked trough moving towards mansion was in full blossom. Marveling how well kept garden was, an idea raced in Kuma`s mind; „What came of Ai? Is she still around with those crazy ideas of her? Gaijin influence pressed most severely on her mind. A woman equal with man? Nonsense, it offends our tradition in more ways than i can even count. Tradition, most valuable of all Kusari heritage.“ Yet strangely, the idea rang somewhat acceptable; „Father always said, that its lack of tradition that corrupted gaijin. Well, I start to think its more of obsession with wealth and power. Rheilanders are doing fine. Its matter on respecting your place in community. Does that apply to woman too? Maybe places of same rank should be avalible to anyone of that rank? Would that fit in Kusari tradition? Or maybe...“ with unanswered question as final thought Kuma approached panel leading to main room.
There was only stillness and silence in air. Sunbeam shone trough window, dust particles seen in its beam. With heavy sigh, he slided panel to side. He was greeted with sight of fathers back, as he sat on floor facing to window, enjoying flowers in blossom. „Kuma, son, you have come. Please enter, sit down“ said old man then he turned to face newcomer. „You knew I was coming?“ said Kuma stunned a bit; „Relax, Aka-san informed me of your arrival. What do you require of your old father. I do not believe you have come to chat or play a game of Go with me. State your purpose in gracing us with your presence.“ „Is Ai here?“ Samaru released heavy grunt, and closed his eyes, his old face changing from jovial to sad. He held picture of family and manor staff in hands; „She... She disappeared few months ago. So did one of our ships from the hangar. Word was sent to KSP and KNF, but no word came back. Gaijin ideas had too strong foothold in her mind. She is lost. What do you want Kuma? How is Aoikawa? Does she serve you well?“.
Kuma stood there, in middle of room, eyes darted from one object to other, finally he focused gaze on old man. „I... I decided to join Artisan Farmers Alliance. Aoikawa is not ship able to carry on such duty.I require funds for fighter class ship.“ he paused; „As former shukuns of this lands, i feel obliged to get work to our retainers. But it would be bad example and dishonorable to drain theirs, already overstretched funds. I want our family to be regarded high as it was before.“ Kuma prepared for worst now. Samaru locked his son gaze with own. Struggle went on for many moments, time did not matter now. „Kuma...“ started old man; „...that is a big responsibility. I feel like you can handle it. All funds needed will be granted to you, drive gaijin away, restore our honor and pride, Kusari honor and pride! Your actions do my old heart good, I am pleased. You may go now.“ All said, young pilot turned and started to slowly walk out of the room; „Kuma...“ „Yes, father?“ old man`s face was jovial again; „How will it be called?“ Kuma wondered at first, but then he understood; „Kamikawa, father, name it deserves, once we will be praised as heroes“ old man seemed pleased; „Fine choice Kuma Takeda of Kamikawa, may gods be with you“ with that kuma left room and closed panel behind him.
„That went well!“ his thoughts were about ship classes, marks and weapons, until he stumbled upon door to history; „Hmmm... i used to sleep here. It was nice room.“ Thinking about continuing onward down the hallway image raced his mind; „It is still my room, same as this is still my home... I alienated... That is no good if i wish to set an example. I wonder where Aka-san is... I guess on gates... When he isn't on those gates?“ Reaching for door handle, suddenly he was surprised as door swung open them selves, and Aka`s surprised face greeted him. „Kuma-sama, I apologize, I...“ Kuma raised hand; „Aka-san, go and ready bed in my room. Also inform the hangar that Aoikawa will remain there for some time.“ and marched by perplexed Aka. Aka suddenly spun in place; „Master, does that mean?“ Kuma halted; „Better times are coming Aka.“ „Hai! On my way!“ he continued on, to shipyard; „So it begins“