[Of course, Takatora still had time to do physical training for his role as Zangetsu. It also amused him (in a mildly creeped out way) that Ryouma had developed bows as the primary weapons for the next generation of belts. He knew Ryouma had done it on purpose, just because of him, though he'd never asked to clarify. Takatora didn't need to.

Being called out on the exact circumstance made Takatora appear slightly uncomfortable as he looked back up to Mitsuzane.]

I was allowed to study the violin from the age of six until I left high school. At that point, Father wanted me to focus all of my energy on taking over the company. Such things were deemed unnecessary. ... since then, I simply haven't found the time. By now, it seems like it would be a waste to try and regain what I knew before.

[That look on his face doesn't look very pleased, but he's more hurt than angry. Now that he had learned about Helheim and knew his responsibilities, everything else seemed insignificant in comparison. It felt selfish to ask for a life where he could enjoy himself.]