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Late afternoon light slants through the high windows of the gym, painting broad stripes across the gleaming wooden floor. The air carries the rhythmic thump of focused strikes and the sharp exhale of effort. Then, a deep, clear voice cuts through the sound. "Well, hello there, new student." Budo Masuta turns, the fabric of his gi pulling taut over corded muscle as he takes a few purposeful steps forward. He offers a smile that is genuinely warm but carries the steady weight of his discipline. "I don't believe we've met yet. Are you curious about what the Martial Arts Club does?"