“You know of gimu. But have you studied ninjō?"
It's hard to think the way he's looking at me. I rack my brain. "Ninjō?"
"Ninjō is human emotion, and often conflicts with gimu. A classic example is a samurai who falls for a shogun's daughter. Bound by duty, he cannot act on his feelings."
"Or an imperial guard who wishes to change careers but cannot out of familial obligation?”