ReiDavidson

Makoto and Mariko had known each other since they were children.  Makoto Takahashi's father--a prominent figure in the village of Ikkan-Hansho due to his swordfighting skills--had a lot to offer to anyone trying to marry a daughter.  Fortunately, the boy's mother was choosy, and as such, only the best made it through her scrutiny.  Neither was cruel, and they encouraged Makoto to meet with the potentials, so that they would at least know each other, possibly even become friends.        What happened was like a dream; Makoto immediately took to one of the most desirable girls in the village, Mariko Watanabe, the daughter of the village Heale