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It was the big day where the heroes chose their new apprentices. The big three stood on a podium in front of a huge crowd. All the way in the front were a bunch of 16 to 25 year olds. Ryu and Kana stood in the back just watching. "Pfft. Look at those snobs. They got fame but there are way better heroes out there!" Kana growled. A bystander then answered: "Those are great heroes! What are you?" Kana was about to jump at the bystander but Ryu held her back: "Shhh. He isn't worth it. I know that the three up there are stuck up but why do you care about it? No one needs that fame. A heroes is there to protect, not brag." "I heard you fought the warrior once Ryu. Oh wait! You didn't let him fight you! You stuck that sword of his so deep in the ground that he had difficulties getting it out!" Kana said trying to rile up Ryu. Ryu sighed and said: "Kana, have you been drinking? You shouldn't cause a scene. I expected you to be sober when we decided to go here. But if you continue, then I might have to take you out to avoid that hotheaded warrior from noticing my presence."

A memory shot through Kana's head. Last time he said that, he "took her out" with a kiss. It had worked as it effectively shut her up and she daydreamed for the rest of the time. Kana held her mouth. Rather she would be quiet than be embarassed.

"The warrior's choice is Kawashima Fu! The marksman's choice is Andoyama Kairi! And the healer chooses Shibayama Ai!" The announcer said. It wasn't a surprise that two of the three new apprentices were rich kids. It wasn't like average people had much of a chance anyways.

"Speaking of which. Kana do you want an apprentice. I personally gave it much though and according to tradition I need to have at least one apprentice of the other gender. But for shamans, the gender has to be opposite." Ryu said. Kana nodded: "An apprentice would be great. It can't be just us two forever. Plus it would be fun!" She started getting all hyped up. "Let's sort of pose again a wall while the viewers are leaving."

Five minutes later, the two seemed kind of goofy and embarassing with Ryu leaning against a wall trying to look badass while Kana made all sorts of weird poses. "A shaman and a shrine maiden looking for apprentices here!" Kana yelled. One man stopped and said: "Look at the jugs on her!" Suddenly Kana tensed up. "I am not taking someone who compliments my bust as an apprentice." "That's right and if you touch her, then I will shape you like a pretzel." Ryu said. The men backed up, not because of the threat but because the way Ryu said it. It came out of him with a calm voice, a smile and self-confidence.