"Perhaps some day," Kenshin mused along with her. Japan, home as he supposed it was, would always be dear to his heart, and yet, at the same time, it was also home to some of his most painful memories. Beyond that and more importantly, Sayuri's husband seemed to have influence there, and, as such, returning at the moment, even to visit, was not an option.
"There is nothing to improve from what this one sees," he went on to assure her. He was perhaps not the most critical eye when it came to tea ceremonies, but he had witnessed his share of them in his day and felt himself a fair judge. "You are graceful but do not attempt to add undue flourish, de gozaru. I have seen many others try and make the movements more exaggerated, and it seems strange and less lovely that way."