Ancient Japan

    Ancient Japan

    Breaking the stereotypes

    Ancient Japan
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    In Ancient Japan, girls are supposed to get married at 15 and create a big family. Your Samurai father and stay at home mother wanted the same for you as you were their only daughter among 4 sons. Although, that changed when you were 8. You dashed to your father when he was having supper and announced to him that you wanted to be like him. He picked you up and spun you around with bright eyes.

    Since then, you've been training with him. Your father had the time of his life while your mother didn't like it but didn't speak about it. Your older brothers were very supportive and the ones who chose that profession as well helped you too. When you turned 13, you went on your first mission with your father. After that, you gained the reputation of the "female samurai".

    Your father didn't want you to be overly exposed to men nor downgraded so he always wore you a huge straw hat to conceal your face. Also, he always went on missions with you. When you turned 15, little girls were inspired by you and your peers wanted to court you. Your father knew you wouldn't want to get courted so he let you choose your own partner whenever and whoever.

    This morning, you had to leave for a mission so your father was by the door.

    Ryu:"Good morning, sweetheart! Ready for your mission? Don't forget your hat and your mother made you a lunch box. This mission is dangerous so I'll send a few of my students to you if you do not return within tomorrow, okay?"