It was Setsuna's college graduation and Midori wouldn't miss it for the world.

"I'm going to miss you!" The red haired girl hugged the black haired girl and she patted her back saying, "I'll miss you too."

"But I'll get stronger, you'll see!" Midori laughed.

"I'll bet. See you around." Setsuna waved to her friend.

And they went their separate ways, making their minds and bodies stronger for the years ahead.

Back at the Fuin dojo, Midori went to her room and packed a bag full for a journey. Her father had other plans, however.

"What will I do without you, Midori?"

"You'll figure something out, dad, I'm sure of it! See you later!"

"Midori, wait!" He yelled, but she was out of earshot.

Gazing at her mother's picture on the mantle, he thought, she's a fighter all right, just like her mother. He cleaned the dojo for new challengers and waited for his daughter to return from her journey, but not before watching a television program about a traveling lifestyle coach. Opening a bag of chips, he listened intently on the fighting style of the man. He mentioned being from the Tenpouin clan.

Tenpouin, where have I heard that before?

A few months ago, Midori came running to the dojo yelling, "I'll beat Keiya Tenpouin if it's the last thing I do!" Midori gritted her teeth in concentration.

"And now she's on a journey to beat that guy. Good luck, Midori."

As the opponents came forward, he defended the Fuin dojo with all his skills.

The End