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[押して忍べど燃ゆるもの]ヤエノムテキ
体練は武の道のみならず全ての道に通ず。
駆走、舞踏、歌唱、加へて礼節。
ものみな体練なくして優なき也。
その日、難敵多きなか一等の栄を得たり。
舞台中央に立つは、
勝者の誉れにして責である。
心して当たるべきなり。
発声の基礎は腹にあり。
臍下丹田に力を籠め、
足裏をしかと地につけるべし。
観客、気炎万丈なる様に大いに沸き立つ。
終幕の折、両の拳を握りて大呼す。
「――押忍!!」
朋友・サクラチヨノオー、
驚きて身を竦むるも、
観客、演者、皆相好を崩したり。
しかるのち深き礼を経て舞台を後にす。
[Fiery Discipline] Yaeno Muteki
Training is not only important in martial arts, but for all things in life. Running, dancing, singing, etiquette. Without training, they are like the untilled soil—cold and lacking in vitality.
That day, amidst a great many opponents, this warrior had claimed first place. To stand center stage is an honor that comes with responsibility. It must be done with pride.
The foundation of speech starts in the abdomen. Gather all your power with the soles of your feet planted firmly on the ground, young champion.
The audience wells in anticipation of the coming speech. In the end, she raises her two fists and shout,
"OSU!"
Her companion Sakura Chiyono O is stunned. The faces of the audience and performers break into smiles.
Her duties fulfilled, the warrior takes a deep bow and exit.
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