Chapter 9

To this point, im not sure if I want to get Takanobu the sword or just be allegiant to Fukuji. Afterall Takanobu says that it is for the Genji/Heike revolt and what if he really is my father? Should I reject a request from my so called "father." At least I have nine days to think about it. I don't think Fukuji regards me as an apprentice yet. After all he still adresses me as "child". I am going to visit Akiko. I shall ask her for advice. When I got to the sandalmakers shop, I heard some bad news. Unfortunately, her father Kawaki is dead! Also Akiko is gone. She now works and lives in the house on Rokujo Avenue. I have to rescue her from that bad place as soon as possible!