So to clear everything up here:
Shiai Tokens will not be able to be traded, ever
Shiai Tokens will not be involved with TC, ever
We will be launching a section of the shop for Shiai exclusive items at some point so the need to PM a gm for them is unnecessary

And finally, the whole ST turns into TC after the March Madness event isn't true, what the thread is saying is that the 4 march madness items will be available for purchase with TC after the event is over. Just figured I'd put that in here.