The library has been rearraged to allow the Topaz contestants to sit in the round, as they all perform their compositions for Ikoma Ryuko. Other observers from the various clans are scattered throughout, fanning themselves, speaking quitely amongst each other.

Jiro watched competitors participate with a detached focus that suggests he isn't really watching anything. Maybe thinking instead.

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Urusai, satisfied with but not particularly proud of his efforts, finds a place to observe. His eyes scan the crowd; it's clear he's looking for someone.

Normally, Hirame was cheerful enough after these tests, but this time, he was frowning. He found himself a corner with enough wood to lean against, leaned against it, and crossed his arms over his chest as he watched.

Kasumi... left.

Urusai marks the standing and the departure.

Seems the Younger Clans are struggling, he thinks, tapping his chin with his fan. The Miya will have their work to do, certianly.

As far as the tests had gone, this one had been perhaps the least stressful. Sakura hadn't done perfectly, but she carried herself to the observation area with more focus than she usually had after so many tests where she had strained her capacities.

She glances around at who's collected her so far.

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The Shiba just walked around some what lost and unknowing what to make of where he was. Kiba was beside the young shugenja not asking for food but more like monitoring the young man. Tori was on his head looking down on him sometimes poking his nose with Kuroneko's forehead. He takes as seat wondering what he is doing there.

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After days of frustration and harsh self-criticism hidden behind her resolute face, this time, after a long time completely focused on the test itself, finally seemed somewhat at ease - even somewhat pleased with herself, although her eyes, which still shifted from person to person, from book to book in the room, suggested this wasn't a feeling she was used to.

Still, she waited at one part of the room apparently calm - more than usual - her fiery eyes blinking slightly less often, and looking up instead of shifting to the ground every few seconds.

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