I had never imagined that the Shinano I met as a child would one day become such an important person. The arrangement you were able to make for me to study in Toshi Ranbo with Shogun Matsu’s personal guard has been truly exceptional. Simply spending my days surrounded by such accomplished swordsmen has already improved my own skills beyond what I would have thought possible. And at the end of the day when my body is too tired from training to move I can still find the strength to read your letters and look forward to when the next one will arrive.
Shiba Tetsuo met her during the tournament for his gempukku and instantly fell in love. He has continued to write to her since.