loyalty

i am much perturbed and enraptured by this word.

it makes life a little more difficult... due to the strict adherence it requires of you, the commitment leave little grounds for grey areas... casting everything to the extremities of black and white.

1 man cannot serve 2 master.
the basic duty of a samurai is to ceaselessly consider the welfare of the master.

i am much gratefully for Owyong's care for me whenever i am with him. despite his fallacies, he had been a man who kept his words as best as he can... taking care of 2 chaps because their parents had requested it of him. 1 had deserted him, another had rejected his coaching, preferring speed to figure.

as a longtime recipient of his kindness and care, i should consider for him too. 8 years i have known him. i should be with him as he steps into the autumn years. as much as i can. i will try to bring a smile to him, if i can. i shall diligently strive to excel.

loyalty demands no less.