Choice
Taking up
Both terms in one sentence
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It is worth noting that Subaru was offered a choice - if he accepts Seishirou's eye (and thus his power), Seishirou lives on through Subaru taking up his place.
Source: You Kill It, You Bought It -
Though it isn't by choice, since Ayane aspires to become a pro wrestler, but gets duped into taking up kickboxing instead, by her unscrupulous coach, Kunimitsu.
Source: Kick Chick -
In fairness, he also settles down and becomes a Non-Action Guy; he was never a warrior by choice, only taking up the sword in a defensive war against an imminent threat.
Source: Men Act, Women Are
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