In this world, there are humans, beastmen, dragonmen, and dragonfolk...
Hikeizankyoku: To cut a path through the thorns, overcoming difficulties and moving forward. Used for pioneering endeavors and removing obstacles.
This world upholds the principle of "Hikeizankyoku."
Sports in this world (especially those using equipment like ball games) have thorns.
Not in a spiritual sense. Physically, they have thorns.
Example: Soccer uses a soccer ball with thorns on it.
Failure guarantees serious injury.
These are taught in compulsory education and are a system officially recognized by the state and government.
Those who reject this are imprisoned in the Thorn Prison under the charge of "Thorn-Cutting Treason."
What is the Thorn Prison?
It is an underground prison surrounded by thorns, where everything from the equipment used during exercise time, to meals, punishments, and all other items, incorporates thorns.
