Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-27057904-20160519033621/@comment-107.196.176.39-20160519222024

@Avocado sushi: Mika's grounded, realistic side is what allows him to be carefree. Many of the other swords have internal conflict and issues with their situation as a tsukumogami, and Mika is of the few who's accepted it easily in his laidback "grandpa" style. And I think someone said this but Mika's not apathetic to death. I'd say he's acknowledging it in an upfront manner and in doing so, he's implicating it's important to cherish what you have in front of you. His mentioning of death means he has no problem discussing abject topics, proof of his mental fortitude. His honesty is refreshing and I see it as very pure since he does not hold back his thoughts to the saniwa. That makes me love him even more and personally, I wish I knew more people like him. But that wisdom only comes with experience and capability.

And sadly, not all of the swords have positive lines concerning the kiwame: Ichigo's dialogue insinuates how he's still insecure over his loss of memories and is trying his hardest to reflect his former master. I'm hoping his training will give the poor guy some closure.