Nakahama

"It is like ... like programming half of a dance duet ... without knowing the dancing path of the partner."

"You can't plan it and then just watch it happen, in precise uninterrupted beauty. You have to constantly watch and react. Fight. It's such a different way to think. And I think there's a reaction time element. Your fingers knowing what to do to guide the drone in anticipation of what you see the other one doing."

"Namiko described court and politics in much the same terms," replies Kazushi. "An intricate dance, filled with formalities and expectations, but with a partner that not only may not be keeping in step with you, but may be actively trying to throw off your timing..."

Kazushi seems to be getting a little more consistent in his piloting - he's no expert, of course, but he's able to get the Sunset up to speed smoothly as he performs a few basic maneuvers.

*****

Drone racing vs. Kakita Haruhi, Day 6 | 3k3+2 ⇒ 20

"I have been trying to study the flight patterns of raptors who do engage in aerial combat!"

"And Bayushi Senshuken gave me some tips that I hope to put into practice."

Her drone flew up into the sky and began to race and soar and chase. As it flew, it sang a traditional folk song about carp streamers, and her banner did a very good imitation of a carp streamer in the wind.

And she focused on remembering every touch of guidance against her fingers from Bayushi-san. And ... it worked!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlSlSZ ... rt_radio=1


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"I can tell you've been studying with Senshuken-san," Kazushi notes, "as I recognize that maneuver as one of hers. Very nice!"

"Shall we do another pass? You may beat me yet. Particularly now that you've seen my tricks!"

https://sakkaku.org/r/20198 28

"Not that one, I hadn't," retorts Kazushi as he comes in just a touch late. "That's not one of Senshuken's - a Kakita Haruhi original?"

*****

Drone Racing, Take 2 | 3k3 ⇒ 22

She grinned. Happy.

"Hey, you almost had me! A closer match."

"I'm trying a bit of improvisation, a bit of fusion. Piloting tips, raptor tactics, and what makes the wind animate the carp streamer banner best. And probably mostly a bit of luck!"