>>45550627>Iroha pulls out her sword to show it to you. The blade seems to sparkle as the moonlight travels along its edge. You know that only a master smith could've made such a fine piece of art. >"What's it called?" you ask.>She eyes you for a few moments, deliberating with herself whether you should be trusted with the name of such a blade. A weapon's moniker reveals ages of history related to its owner, giving a potential enemy an advantage in battle. >This samurai was merely safeguarding herself. Understandable. >"If you don't wanna tell me, it's fine," you say. Though in truth it would've been rather cool if she played along...>"... Ken.">What was that? "Pardon?">"Ken," she repeats, after a long silence. "My family blade is called 'Ken', de gozaru." "Ken..." you repeat to yourself, nodding sagely. As if to absorb knowledge of the blade by invoking its name. "Ken..."
>Why is it so familiar? You whip out your phone and go to DeepL. Ken, Ken, Ken... >"Sorry, but..." You hesitate for a few moments, hoping maybe you just misunderstood what she said. "Isn't 'Ken' just 'sword' in Japanese?">"Yes, de gozaru.">"...">"...">"... huh?"