Episodes
It's All Calligraphy!
When Bryan sees his daughter Alice practicing Japanese calligraphy with a brush and ink, he is struck by how outdated it all seems... When do you need to use a pen nowadays, let alone a brush?! Whilst claiming computers to be more convenient, he is encouraged by Itsuki to try a calligraphy class held by a well-known ? yet eccentric ? teacher.
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"The writing is the person's mirror. It can show strong emotions!" ―Saito sensei
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Calligraphy Pop Quiz Answer
In a world of typing and tapping and touchscreens, why do we need calligraphy!? When do I even use a pen? When preparing to write the series, I went for a trial session at a calligraphy class... and was enthralled. There was so much dedication and patience from my fellow pupils. Not only did it make me think of giving calligraphy a go, but also that maybe I should put a bit more effort into my own (English) hand-writing!