He never believed in second chances.
She never thought she deserved a first.

When Ren steps into the dojo, she isn’t looking for strength—she’s looking for somewhere she won’t be discarded. When Sota sees her take a punch to the face and smile through it, he realizes she’s carrying scars deeper than bruises.

Lotus in the Dojo is a grounded, character-driven story about shame, trauma, and the quiet work of healing. About growing older with regrets you never resolved. About love that doesn’t arrive dramatically—but stays.

This is a story about broken childhoods, second chances, and finding someone who chooses to stand beside you in the real world.