A bold rendering of the single kanji "運" (fortune, fate) — expressed through the brilliance of jet black and gold. Rising from a deep, weighty golden ground, this character carries a conviction: that fortune is not merely waited upon, but drawn closer by the courage of one's own step forward. "運" speaks to the flow of life and the encounters that fate brings. Here, a form that evokes powerful, dynamic brushwork and the striking contrast of black against gold together embody the energy to move forward and the hope held for the future. A gilded edge that catches and radiates light. A black of profound depth. It is my hope that this single, commanding character reaches the viewer with a quiet encouragement — "Today, too, let's take one more step."