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Lady Kyashira at 03:35, 23 May 2026

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	\| name = The Perfect Gift		\| name = The Perfect Gift
	\| image =		\| image = ACSH The Perfect Gift 8.jpg
	\| description = ''[[Fujibayashi Naoe\|Naoe]] must learn proper [[tea]] {{Wiki\|Japanese tea ceremony\|etiquette}} to impress Tea master [[Imai Sōkyū]] and to blend in with his other guests.''		\| description = ''[[Fujibayashi Naoe\|Naoe]] must learn proper [[tea]] {{Wiki\|Japanese tea ceremony\|etiquette}} to impress Tea master [[Imai Sōkyū]] and to blend in with his other guests.''
	\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''		\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''
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	Still keeping the trader disguise, Naoe explored the port of [[Sakai]] and found a tea shop.		Still keeping the trader disguise, Naoe explored the port of [[Sakai]] and found a tea shop.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''These [[merchant]]s must know something of tea etiquette.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''These [[merchant]]s must know something of tea etiquette.''
			[[File:ACSH The Perfect Gift 1.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Naoe asking a tea merchant about learning tea etiquette]]
	Naoe spoke to the merchant.		Naoe spoke to the merchant.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Do you know where I can learn tea etiquette?''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Do you know where I can learn tea etiquette?''
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	*'''Naoe:''' ''Who is he?''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Who is he?''
	*'''Merchant:''' ''Who is Sen no Rikyu? He is the undisputed master of the tea ceremony.''		*'''Merchant:''' ''Who is Sen no Rikyu? He is the undisputed master of the tea ceremony.''
			[[File:ACSH The Perfect Gift 2.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Rikyu reproach the merchant for his comments]]
	Moments later, Sen no Rikyu came along.		Moments later, Sen no Rikyu came along.
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''And you'd shower Master Sokyu with the same praise if he were shopping for tea.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''And you'd shower Master Sokyu with the same praise if he were shopping for tea.''
	*'''Merchant:''' ''Nonsense, Master Rikyu. I would be content if I had no other customer but you.''		*'''Merchant:''' ''Nonsense, Master Rikyu. I would be content if I had no other customer but you.''
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''A very gracious lie.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''A very gracious lie.''
			[[File:ACSH The Perfect Gift 3.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Naoe asks Rikyu about teaching tea ceremony]]
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Do you teach the tea ceremony?''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Do you teach the tea ceremony?''
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' (sighs) ''Mostly to the disinterested offspring of powerful daimyo and wealthy merchants.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' (sighs) ''Mostly to the disinterested offspring of powerful daimyo and wealthy merchants.''
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	*'''Naoe:''' ''Yes. I am told tea ceremonies are a good place to meet people of influence. And perhaps their influential masters.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Yes. I am told tea ceremonies are a good place to meet people of influence. And perhaps their influential masters.''
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' (chuckles) ''You are not from Sakai. You haven't traded your spirits for the promise of prosperity.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' (chuckles) ''You are not from Sakai. You haven't traded your spirits for the promise of prosperity.''
			[[File:ACSH The Perfect Gift 4.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Naoe tells Rikyu about learning etiquette for her upcoming tea ceremony]]
	*'''Naoe:''' ''No, I am not. I must learn etiquette for Master Sokyu's tea ceremony.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''No, I am not. I must learn etiquette for Master Sokyu's tea ceremony.''
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Master Sokyu? Then you will need my help. Walk with me to my home. We can talk on the way.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Master Sokyu? Then you will need my help. Walk with me to my home. We can talk on the way.''
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	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''So... What is it that you are really here to do in Sakai?''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''So... What is it that you are really here to do in Sakai?''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''I told you, I'm here to trade and make contacts.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''I told you, I'm here to trade and make contacts.''
			[[File:ACSH The Perfect Gift 5.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Naoe following Rikyu to his home]]
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Yes, that's what you told me. At any rate, opportunity has placed us on a common path, and who am I to refuse the call?''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Yes, that's what you told me. At any rate, opportunity has placed us on a common path, and who am I to refuse the call?''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Why do you react to Master Sokyu's name like that? You don't like him?''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Why do you react to Master Sokyu's name like that? You don't like him?''
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	*'''Naoe:''' ''I am ready.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''I am ready.''
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Hm! Then come with me.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Hm! Then come with me.''
			[[File:ACSH The Perfect Gift 7.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Naoe waits as Rikyu asked his servant to prepare the things needed for a tea ceremony]]
	Naoe followed Rikyu into his residence. As he spoke to his servant, Naoe observed the residence pond. Once he was done, Naoe approached him.		Naoe followed Rikyu into his residence. As he spoke to his servant, Naoe observed the residence pond. Once he was done, Naoe approached him.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''This place is beautiful, Master Rikyu.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''This place is beautiful, Master Rikyu.''
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	Rikyu led Naoe into his hut.		Rikyu led Naoe into his hut.
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''The host becomes the servant. First impressions tell people how to treat you. How would you bow to me?''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''The host becomes the servant. First impressions tell people how to treat you. How would you bow to me?''
			[[File:ACSH The Perfect Gift 9.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Rikyu teaches Naoe about bowing]]
	Naoe gave a ninety-degree bow.		Naoe gave a ninety-degree bow.
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Too much. Treat the guests like daimyo, and they'll make you their servant. The half-bow puts us on equal standing.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Too much. Treat the guests like daimyo, and they'll make you their servant. The half-bow puts us on equal standing.''
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	Rikyu picked up a ornamented bowl.		Rikyu picked up a ornamented bowl.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''The turning of the bowl?''		*'''Naoe:''' ''The turning of the bowl?''
			[[File:ACSH The Perfect Gift 11.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Rikyu teaching Naoe about the turning of the drinking bowl]]
	He then demonstrate the turning of the bowl.		He then demonstrate the turning of the bowl.
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''We drink from a common bowl. Each turns it light slightly to the right. In this way, the front, the most beautiful part of the bowl, faces the host and other guests as a sign of humility. Of respect.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''We drink from a common bowl. Each turns it light slightly to the right. In this way, the front, the most beautiful part of the bowl, faces the host and other guests as a sign of humility. Of respect.''
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	Rikyu stood up.		Rikyu stood up.
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''It is customary to give a gift at the end of the ceremony.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''It is customary to give a gift at the end of the ceremony.''
			[[File:ACSH The Perfect Gift 12.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Rikyu asking Naoe to pick a gift]]
	Naoe stood up as well and followed Rikyu to a table filled with several objects.		Naoe stood up as well and followed Rikyu to a table filled with several objects.
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''I've got something to show you. My apprentice has selected three items from my personal collection. You may choose one to give to Master Sokyu. A {{Wiki\|Yixing clay teapot\|Yixing tea pot}} with gold trim, representing the height of [[China\|Chinese]] craftsmanship. A humble tea-leaf jar that has passed through the hands of many masters. Finally, this unassuming bamboo {{Wiki\|Hishaku\|ladle}}, fashioned by the unequalled craftsman, [[Shutoku]].''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''I've got something to show you. My apprentice has selected three items from my personal collection. You may choose one to give to Master Sokyu. A {{Wiki\|Yixing clay teapot\|Yixing tea pot}} with gold trim, representing the height of [[China\|Chinese]] craftsmanship. A humble tea-leaf jar that has passed through the hands of many masters. Finally, this unassuming bamboo {{Wiki\|Hishaku\|ladle}}, fashioned by the unequalled craftsman, [[Shutoku]].''
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	==Outcome==		==Outcome==
	Naoe met the famed tea master Sen no Rikyu and learned tea etiquettes from him. She was then asked to choose a gift for Imai Sokyu for his tea ceremony and picked a bamboo ladle.		Naoe met the famed tea master Sen no Rikyu and learned tea etiquettes from him. She was then asked to choose a gift for Imai Sokyu for his tea ceremony and picked a bamboo ladle.

			==Gallery==
			<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
			ACSH The Perfect Gift 6.jpg\|Naoe inside Rikyu's home
			ACSH The Perfect Gift 10.jpg\|Naoe sits down with Rikyu for a mock tea ceremony
			ACSH The Perfect Gift 13.jpg\|Rikyu wishing Naoe well for her ceremony
			</gallery>

	==References==		==References==

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	\| name = The Perfect Gift		\| name = The Perfect Gift
	\| image =		\| image =
	\| description = ''[[Naoe]] must learn proper tea etiquette to impress Tea master [[Imai ~~Sokyu~~]] and to blend in with his other guests.''		\| description = ''[[Fujibayashi Naoe\|Naoe]] must learn proper [[tea]] {{Wiki\|Japanese tea ceremony\|etiquette}} to impress Tea master [[Imai Sōkyū]] and to blend in with his other guests.''
	\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''		\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''
	\| type = Main {{c\|Chapter 6: Rebuilding}}		\| type = Main {{c\|Chapter 6: Rebuilding}}
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	==Description==		==Description==
	Naoe looks to learn proper tea etiquette in preparation for the [[tea]] {{Wiki\|Japanese tea ceremony\|ceremony}} with [[Imai ~~Sokyu~~]].		Naoe looks to learn proper tea etiquette in preparation for the [[tea]] {{Wiki\|Japanese tea ceremony\|ceremony}} with [[Imai Sōkyū]].

	==Dialogue==		==Dialogue==
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	*'''Naoe:''' ''Who is he?''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Who is he?''
	*'''Merchant:''' ''Who is Sen no Rikyu? He is the undisputed master of the tea ceremony.''		*'''Merchant:''' ''Who is Sen no Rikyu? He is the undisputed master of the tea ceremony.''
	Moments later, ~~the tea master~~ Sen no Rikyu came along.		Moments later, Sen no Rikyu came along.
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''And you'd shower Master Sokyu with the same praise if he were shopping for tea.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''And you'd shower Master Sokyu with the same praise if he were shopping for tea.''
	*'''Merchant:''' ''Nonsense, Master Rikyu. I would be content if I had no other customer but you.''		*'''Merchant:''' ''Nonsense, Master Rikyu. I would be content if I had no other customer but you.''
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	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''What do I want?''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''What do I want?''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''I'm told everything here is either bargained or bought. What do you want in return?''		*'''Naoe:''' ''I'm told everything here is either bargained or bought. What do you want in return?''
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Dear child. So many people demand a price. I try to bring a pinch of balance into the world. What I give is freely given.~~<br>~~Now then, let's begin with basic etiquette. Rank and title are put aside. Guests enter as equals.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Dear child. So many people demand a price. I try to bring a pinch of balance into the world. What I give is freely given. Now then, let's begin with basic etiquette. Rank and title are put aside. Guests enter as equals.''
	Rikyu led Naoe into his hut.		Rikyu led Naoe into his hut.
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''The host becomes the servant. First impressions tell people how to treat you. How would you bow to me?''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''The host becomes the servant. First impressions tell people how to treat you. How would you bow to me?''
	Naoe gave a ninety-degree bow.		Naoe gave a ninety-degree bow.
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Too much. Treat the guests like daimyo, and they'll make you ~~there~~ servant. The half-bow puts us on equal standing.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Too much. Treat the guests like daimyo, and they'll make you their servant. The half-bow puts us on equal standing.''
	Rikyu led Naoe to sit down.		Rikyu led Naoe to sit down.
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Free from pride or prejudice, we can discuss art, poetry, architecture.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Free from pride or prejudice, we can discuss art, poetry, architecture.''
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	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''It is customary to give a gift at the end of the ceremony.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''It is customary to give a gift at the end of the ceremony.''
	Naoe stood up as well and followed Rikyu to a table filled with several objects.		Naoe stood up as well and followed Rikyu to a table filled with several objects.
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''I've got something to show you. My apprentice has selected three items from my personal collection. You may choose one to give to Master Sokyu. A {{Wiki\|Yixing clay teapot\|Yixing tea pot}} with gold trim, representing the height of [[China\|Chinese]] craftsmanship. A humble tea-leaf jar that has passed through the hands of many masters. Finally, this unassuming bamboo {{Wiki\|Hishaku\|ladle}}, fashioned by the unequalled craftsman, Shutoku.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''I've got something to show you. My apprentice has selected three items from my personal collection. You may choose one to give to Master Sokyu. A {{Wiki\|Yixing clay teapot\|Yixing tea pot}} with gold trim, representing the height of [[China\|Chinese]] craftsmanship. A humble tea-leaf jar that has passed through the hands of many masters. Finally, this unassuming bamboo {{Wiki\|Hishaku\|ladle}}, fashioned by the unequalled craftsman, [[Shutoku]].''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''I can't accept any of these. You're too generous.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''I can't accept any of these. You're too generous.''
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Nonsense. Simply return that generosity to me or someone else. And so, we keep the world in balance. Choose.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Nonsense. Simply return that generosity to me or someone else. And so, we keep the world in balance. Choose.''
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	Naoe bowed to Rikyu and left his residence.		Naoe bowed to Rikyu and left his residence.

	(If "Dress for Success" is not completed yet")		(If "Dress for Success" is not completed yet)
	*'''Naoe:''' ''I'll need to find a kosode to complete my disguise before I return to House Imai.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''I'll need to find a kosode to complete my disguise before I return to House Imai.''

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{{Era|ACSH|Memories}}
{{Spoilerhd|20 June 2025|[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]}}
{{Imageneed}}
{{Memory Infobox
| name = The Perfect Gift
| image =
| description = ''[[Naoe]] must learn proper tea etiquette to impress Tea master [[Imai Sokyu]] and to blend in with his other guests.''
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''
| type = Main {{c|Chapter 6: Rebuilding}}
| fullsync =
| reward =
| heroclass =
| previous = [[Searching Sakai]]
| concurrent = [[Dress for Success]]
| next = [[The Tea Ceremony]]
| source = [[Fujibayashi Naoe]]
| location = [[Sakai]], [[Izumi Settsu]], [[Japan]]
| date = Early 1582
}}
'''The Perfect Gift''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Fujibayashi Naoe]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived through the [[Animus|Animus EGO]].<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

==Description==
Naoe looks to learn proper tea etiquette in preparation for the tea ceremony with [[Imai Sokyu]].

==Dialogue==
Still keeping the trader disguise, Naoe explored the port of [[Sakai]] and found a tea shop.
*'''Naoe:''' ''These [[merchant]]s must know something of tea etiquette.''
Naoe spoke to the merchant.
*'''Naoe:''' ''Do you know where I can learn tea etiquette?''
*'''Merchant:''' ''Who do I look like? [[Sen no Rikyu]]?''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Who is he?''
*'''Merchant:''' ''Who is Sen no Rikyu? He is the undisputed master of the tea ceremony.''
Moments later, the tea master Sen no Rikyu came along.
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''And you'd shower Master Sokyu with the same praise if he were shopping for tea.''
*'''Merchant:''' ''Nonsense, Master Rikyu. I would be content if I had no other customer but you.''
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''A very gracious lie.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Do you teach the tea ceremony?''
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''(sighs) Mostly to the disinterested offspring of powerful daimyo and wealthy merchants.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''I am no daimyo's daughter. I'm just a simple trader interested in the ways of tea.''
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Oh?''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Yes. I am told tea ceremonies are a good place to meet people of influence. And perhaps their influential masters.''
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''(chuckles) You are not from Sakai. You haven't traded your spirits for the promise of prosperity.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''No, I am not. I must learn etiquette for Master Sokyu's tea ceremony.''
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Master Sokyu? Then you will need my help. Walk with me to my home. We can talk on the way.''
Sen no Rikyu then turned to his merchant employee.
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Have those teas brought to my home, would you?''
Naoe followed Rikyu as they walk to his home.
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''So... What is it that you are really here to do in Sakai?''
*'''Naoe:''' ''I told you, I'm here to trade and make contacts.''
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Yes, that's what you told me. At any rate, opportunity has placed us on a common path, and who am I to refuse the call?''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Why do you react to Master Sokyu's name like that? You don't like him?''
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''As a fellow master, I respect what he has achieved. But we have different philosophies when it comes to tea.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''So you don't like him.''
Soon, they reached Rikyu's home.
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Ah! We have arrived. You must approach your training in a state of readiness. Let me know when you would like to begin.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''I am ready.''
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Hm! Then come with me.''
Naoe followed Rikyu into his residence. As he spoke to his servant, Naoe observed the residence pond. Once he was done, Naoe approached him.
*'''Naoe:''' ''This place is beautiful, Master Rikyu.''
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Ah, it was designed around the for virtues. Respect, tranquility, purity, and harmony. I approach my ceremonies the same way.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Before we begin... can I ask what you want from me?''
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''What do I want?''
*'''Naoe:''' ''I'm told everything here is either bargained or bought. What do you want in return?''
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Dear child. So many people demand a price. I try to bring a pinch of balance into the world. What I give is freely given.<br>Now then, let's begin with basic etiquette. Rank and title are put aside. Guests enter as equals.''
Rikyu led Naoe into his hut.
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''The host becomes the servant. First impressions tell people how to treat you. How would you bow to me?''
Naoe gave a ninety-degree bow.
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Too much. Treat the guests like daimyo, and they'll make you there servant. The half-bow puts us on equal standing.''
Rikyu led Naoe to sit down.
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Free from pride or prejudice, we can discuss art, poetry, architecture.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''I am not very skilled in the arts. Certainly not in poetry.''
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Nonsense. It's simply comparing things to express or giving voice to nature, like "thunder tears the sky."''
*'''Naoe:''' ''I see. Like "blood blossoming from a wound?"''
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''...Yes. But with any luck, you'll not need to compose a poem on the night. Purity is honored in thought and action. The cleaning of utensils, the turning of the bowl...''
Rikyu picked up a ornamented-decorated bowl.
*'''Naoe:''' ''The turning of the bowl?''
He then demonstrate the turning of the bowl.
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''We drink from a common bowl. Each turns it light slightly to the right. In this way, the front, the most beautiful part of the bowl, faces the host and other guests as a sign of humility. Of respect.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Is there anything else I should know?''
Rikyu stood up.
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''It is customary to give a gift at the end of the ceremony.''
Naoe stood up as well and followed Rikyu to a table filled with several objects.
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''I've got something to show you. My apprentice has selected three items from my personal collection. You may choose one to give to Master Sokyu. A {{Wiki|Yixing clay teapot|Yixing tea pot}} with gold trim, representing the height of [[China|Chinese]] craftsmanship. A humble tea-leaf jar that has passed through the hands of many masters. Finally, this unassuming bamboo ladle, fashioned by the unequalled craftsman, Shutoku.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''I can't accept any of these. You're too generous.''
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Nonsense. Simply return that generosity to me or someone else. And so, we keep the world in balance. Choose.''
Rikyu gave Naoe some space and time to choose. After thinking for a while, Naoe picked the bamboo ladle.
*'''Naoe:''' ''My gift will be the Shutoku bamboo ladle.''
*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''An excellent choice. I hope you will find what you seek at the ceremony.''
Naoe bowed to Rikyu and left his residence.

(If "Dress for Success" is not completed yet")
*'''Naoe:''' ''I'll need to find a kosode to complete my disguise before I return to House Imai.''

==Outcome==
Naoe met the famed tea master Sen no Rikyu and learned tea etiquettes from him. She was then asked to choose a gift for Imai Sokyu for his tea ceremony and picked a bamboo ladle.

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACSHMemories}}
[[Category:Memories of Fujibayashi Naoe]]
[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus EGO]]

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	==Description==		==Description==
	Naoe looks to learn proper tea etiquette in preparation for the tea ceremony with [[Imai Sokyu]].		Naoe looks to learn proper tea etiquette in preparation for the [[tea]] {{Wiki\|Japanese tea ceremony\|ceremony}} with [[Imai Sokyu]].

	==Dialogue==		==Dialogue==
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	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''A very gracious lie.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''A very gracious lie.''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Do you teach the tea ceremony?''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Do you teach the tea ceremony?''
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''(sighs) Mostly to the disinterested offspring of powerful daimyo and wealthy merchants.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' (sighs) ''Mostly to the disinterested offspring of powerful daimyo and wealthy merchants.''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''I am no daimyo's daughter. I'm just a simple trader interested in the ways of tea.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''I am no daimyo's daughter. I'm just a simple trader interested in the ways of tea.''
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Oh?''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Oh?''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''Yes. I am told tea ceremonies are a good place to meet people of influence. And perhaps their influential masters.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''Yes. I am told tea ceremonies are a good place to meet people of influence. And perhaps their influential masters.''
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''(chuckles) You are not from Sakai. You haven't traded your spirits for the promise of prosperity.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' (chuckles) ''You are not from Sakai. You haven't traded your spirits for the promise of prosperity.''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''No, I am not. I must learn etiquette for Master Sokyu's tea ceremony.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''No, I am not. I must learn etiquette for Master Sokyu's tea ceremony.''
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Master Sokyu? Then you will need my help. Walk with me to my home. We can talk on the way.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Master Sokyu? Then you will need my help. Walk with me to my home. We can talk on the way.''
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	*'''Naoe:''' ''I see. Like "blood blossoming from a wound?"''		*'''Naoe:''' ''I see. Like "blood blossoming from a wound?"''
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''...Yes. But with any luck, you'll not need to compose a poem on the night. Purity is honored in thought and action. The cleaning of utensils, the turning of the bowl...''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''...Yes. But with any luck, you'll not need to compose a poem on the night. Purity is honored in thought and action. The cleaning of utensils, the turning of the bowl...''
	Rikyu picked up a ornamented~~-decorated~~ bowl.		Rikyu picked up a ornamented bowl.
	*'''Naoe:''' ''The turning of the bowl?''		*'''Naoe:''' ''The turning of the bowl?''
	He then demonstrate the turning of the bowl.		He then demonstrate the turning of the bowl.
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	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''It is customary to give a gift at the end of the ceremony.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''It is customary to give a gift at the end of the ceremony.''
	Naoe stood up as well and followed Rikyu to a table filled with several objects.		Naoe stood up as well and followed Rikyu to a table filled with several objects.
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''I've got something to show you. My apprentice has selected three items from my personal collection. You may choose one to give to Master Sokyu. A {{Wiki\|Yixing clay teapot\|Yixing tea pot}} with gold trim, representing the height of [[China\|Chinese]] craftsmanship. A humble tea-leaf jar that has passed through the hands of many masters. Finally, this unassuming bamboo ladle, fashioned by the unequalled craftsman, Shutoku.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''I've got something to show you. My apprentice has selected three items from my personal collection. You may choose one to give to Master Sokyu. A {{Wiki\|Yixing clay teapot\|Yixing tea pot}} with gold trim, representing the height of [[China\|Chinese]] craftsmanship. A humble tea-leaf jar that has passed through the hands of many masters. Finally, this unassuming bamboo {{Wiki\|Hishaku\|ladle}}, fashioned by the unequalled craftsman, Shutoku.''
	*'''Naoe:''' ''I can't accept any of these. You're too generous.''		*'''Naoe:''' ''I can't accept any of these. You're too generous.''
	*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Nonsense. Simply return that generosity to me or someone else. And so, we keep the world in balance. Choose.''		*'''Sen no Rikyu:''' ''Nonsense. Simply return that generosity to me or someone else. And so, we keep the world in balance. Choose.''