The kyudoka kneels, bows toward the target, and slips the long kimono sleeve off his left shoulder. He stands up, walks with determined strides to the shooting line, kneels there again, turns toward the kamiza, and nocks the first arrow. He slowly stands up, positions his feet carefully, and checks his posture. First he grasps the string, then the bow with a firm grip, lifting it high above his head. Drawing the bow from the center of his body, he pulls it back until the arrow rests against his right cheek.

His body tenses, his mind calms. Both are focused on the target. Exhaling, he builds his strength to the maximum before releasing the shot, and the arrow flies in a straight line toward the target, piercing the paper Mato and landing, trembling slightly, in the pile of sand.

The archer remains still for a moment with his arms outstretched before firing the second arrow, which also hits the target. Seemingly unimpressed, he walks back to the honza, kneels down, slips the kimono sleeve back on, adjusts his clothing, and, after bowing toward the target, leaves the shooting range.

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