As Mark spent more time with Takeshi, he realized that he needed to learn the language to survive in this new world. Takeshi was happy to teach him, and they spent hours every day practicing Japanese.
Mark found the language difficult at first, but he was determined to learn. He knew that it was the key to understanding this new world and its people.
As he learned more about the language, he also learned about the culture and customs of feudal Japan. He was fascinated by the traditions, and he realized that there was so much he didn't know