Maple Whip

Bel asked her father why she had to practice cracking a whip every day when every other girl was playing with their dolls. Father made Bel's whip into the form of a maple leaf and caressed her head, saying, "Now the whip is very cute. Tell them that you are an adorable and strong girl." Bel didn't get it at that time. Now standing on the battlefield, Bel looks at the maple whip and her mind is filled with a myriad of thoughts...