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<blockquote("- Oh, why would you say such a thing," blushed the red-faced Minako-chan, "- it's not g-golden at all, just an ordinary one.
- Does this mean that Minako-chan will become a miko-san?")
Only smiling at this false, albeit very virtuous modesty, she says to Sonata:
- Generally speaking, a miko-sama, but still, considering that it is temporary and that there is no background of being fully devoted to this path of life with all its duties and trials, then if we split hairs, yes, it turns out to be san.
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<blockquote("- Hmm?" Sonata didn't understand. "- You know, when I asked Hein why he was late for training, he told me he was on a date with you, which is why he was delayed. What a joker, isn't he?")
- Ah, Muda-kun... or Rot-kun? Listen, is his surname even real—does it appear in any official documents, or did he just tell it to you? It doesn't sound very Margelian. One might assume Zimivian roots if not for the name and phenotype, but otherwise, it's completely unclear. No, his excuse makes sense, but with one important clarification—it wasn't a date, but a fading. Because he saw me while I was waiting for Minako-chan after her lecture and decided to say hello. We discussed a couple of philosophical topics as if we were in a session with Jun-san, and then he galloped off. There's no point in sugarcoating it—his manners are atrocious, and his speech is sometimes such that I want to smash both my eardrums with crossbow bolts. But in any case, from this one meeting, I didn't feel any malice in him, which is surprising given his origin. I got the impression that while being in this transitional period of his life—when the old paradigm of existence no longer works and he hasn't yet grown accustomed to the new one—he is trying to find new meanings for himself, even if he denies it. He says unflattering things about the shackles of civilized everyday life, but he doesn't look like a convict on a chain, nor does he have a clear plan for the future. I think it might be possible to integrate him into decent society if we help him find these life-affirming, decent meanings.
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<blockquote("- And how did you manage to use this land for those purposes?" the student inquired. "- As far as I know, it belongs to the state... Or the imperial family? I've forgotten exactly who; sometimes these concepts blur in my head and it becomes difficult to differentiate them.")
- Mmm... Anuzish helped. You don't believe me? Then prove that it wasn't Anuzish. Fine, there is no secret here—this complex exists by the grace and benevolence of Her Highness-Hime Denki Narii es Diesra Arual. She deemed this project a worthy aesthetic and spiritual addition to the suburban territory and allocated resources and people for its construction. So... - saying this, she placed her palm on the nearest torii, running it over its rough surface, then took a deep breath of the natural air and looked around the surrounding grove, through which distant hills were visible. - If not for her, none of this would be here.
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Sonata was very impressed by this fact.
- Is this a common tradition in Nihon when building temples? I never knew about such a thing before. It seems that even at my advanced age, one can continue to learn new things.
- Advanced? - Minako laughed. "- You're being too hard on yourself..."
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<blockquote("- Got it!" Minako entered all the information she heard into her notebook. "- I'll do everything exactly according to the instructions!")
- Women, - Ayano shrugged. - As soon as they find themselves in the company of a young student, they immediately feel like one...
- No, not common. People try to keep it to a minimum as much as possible, but nature does not always provide people with the luxury of an ideally marked spot around the shintai. If people were guided solely by this, there would be thousands of times fewer such sanctuaries, let alone large temples. Look way over there—do you see that tall, spreading tree? A plane tree. You won't find another like it—or any other at all—either in this grove or in the forest around it. This is an obvious vessel for the local Kami—the shintai to which all of this is attached. It was here that my heart and soul resonated with them most of all. Let's go closer, - she led them toward the haiden, continuing her explanation on the way.
- The fact that it is a "vessel" does not mean they literally "live" there, and if the tree dies, they die too—such a way of thinking is incorrect. However, the shintai represents a physical manifestation of the divine-natural to which people can direct their prayers so that they may be heard. It could be a mountain, a river, a waterfall, a lake, or a cave—there are many options, but if you see something majestic in the nature of a specific area that clearly stands out from the rest of the landscape, then it will almost certainly be a place of concentration for the Kami, where a person can establish a spiritual connection with them. In our case, it is the forest—hence the name "Kamimori"—and the giant tree. Accordingly, having chosen this forest massif as the location and this forest king as the shintai, in the process of construction, it is obviously better to avoid disrupting the established natural system around it as much as possible.

Reaching the double building, she explains:
- Attached to the shintai is the honden—the inner sanctuary. Only a miko may enter there for official business; the way is closed to ordinary people. So, I won't be able to show it to you... Although, when Minako-chan takes her post, it will become possible for her. There won't be much to do there—just dusting once a week. And this is the haiden—parishioners are allowed here, provided they remove their dirty boots. Here is the offering box, - she shows and explains the prayer scheme, while also trying to determine if the Lord has already worked on it or not yet. - ...over there is the place I marked for private conversations, or "confessions," if you will. In general, you can quite actually do this too, Minako-chan; a spiritual rank is not required for this, only honesty and a kind heart. People who come for advice need understanding and direction above all—but not permissive agreement. Therefore, if you happen to receive a person in this regard, be sincere and do not hesitate to say what you think if you feel it can help and bring them benefit. That is exactly why they will come here—in a foggy period for their soul; insincere or pityingly tactful nodding can already be obtained from friends or loved ones. Absolutely of course, all this within the bounds of propriety and mutual respect. Although, this doesn't require separate stating, I have full confidence in you, - she smiles at her warmly and encouragingly. - Over there are also seats for parishioners in case some rites or readings are held, but that is my concern; you won't need to do anything about that.

Leading them back outside, she points with her sleeve in one direction:
- That building, like... a gazebo... is the maidono. The dance for special occasions is performed there; you won't need that either. But what you will need is... - she led them into the shamusho.
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Meanwhile, she decided to check the job boards in the workers' and adventurers' guilds again, even though the chances of finding new postings were slim.
Her expectations proved correct – there were no new assignments in either guild.

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Not bad. Phyr didn't show any resentment, and the opposing views of those who left were just as natural in such situations as the supporting views. Now that the initial screening has been done, is Kalina going to do anything else, or has she completed her plans for today? Oh, have people started rushing to scrap their technologies yet? )
A working-class man scrapped his mechanical watch with Sidonia.
- Indeed, only those with troubled souls would be obsessed with seconds and minutes when it's enough to simply look at the sky and go to bed when the body wants to!

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—..You would have liked it in Kriedar. —the knight replied in the same tone. —I certainly didn't expect to hear such an accurate and pleasing comparison from the locals after all these events. We never really needed to follow strict rules for this: it all originated and existed harmoniously on its own, as the mother goddess ordained. If my fellow countryman were told that he conforms to some special doctrine, he would at best just raise his eyebrows.
- Perhaps it's like an illness. A healthy person doesn't need any special rules of life, but a sick person has to pay extra attention to their health. The same goes for society: in order to achieve the same as your fellow countrymen, the inhabitants of Margel need a medicine in the form of something like Ikigai.

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- Oh-ho-ho, yes, you are right... But what can you do! - Beata clapped her hands. - As they say, you have to eat the kraken in pieces! Where do you think it would be best to set the scene? And who should we talk to about the props?
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What do you think would be the best place to set the scene? And who should we talk to about the props?
- Let's clarify once again what the planned scale of the performance is?

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- Let's clarify once again what scale of presentation is planned?
- Well, something not very large... We probably won't have a very extensive program. I think about ten square meters will be enough for the stage, decorations, and backstage. But at the same time, there should be a view from almost all sides, that is, not just a stage, but something like an arena or a platform. Plus, the distance to the audience. The weather is normal now, so we don't really need a room; we can organize it outdoors. Hmm... And we need to figure out where to seat the audience. Ideally, the seats should be arranged so that the further away from the arena, the higher...
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A man with a working-class appearance brought his mechanical watch to Sidonia for scrap.
- Indeed, only those with troubled souls are obsessed with seconds and minutes when it's enough to simply look at the sky and go to bed when the body desires!
"Oh, could it be that I made them? I hope not. It's hard to tell from this distance, but each of my creations is unique, and I can easily distinguish it from others. It's sad if these are mine, and the work of my hands isn't appreciated. I know for sure that the beauty of seconds is just as beautiful as the beauty of the sky; they are both integral parts of one large and wonderful picture... But people so easily invent problems for themselves to solve heroically. Never mind, I won't look in that direction anymore."

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"Nothing new. Some say it's hard to keep up with the pace of city life, but sometimes I feel like the city can't keep up with me, ha-ha... ha... well, I still have something to do. Now that everyone has scattered to their own corners, I have a good opportunity to prepare that special surprise cake. No one will be around to interfere, or stick their nose where it doesn't belong. They'd immediately guess the reason for my efforts."

Having decided this, the Tanarian woman headed back to the Carneol headquarters and began the creative process. Although she always tried to make her dishes not only delicious but also visually appealing, preparing such culinary creations held a special place in her heart. It allowed her imagination to run wild, giving each dessert a truly unique and unforgettable look. In a way, it was probably similar to the process described by Erefir, where the redhead created something special and unique.

Unfortunately, it was impossible to create a cake that thematically fit the occasion of receiving a doctoral license, an award for watchmaking, and the emotional state (?) of a cheerleader. At least, not if she wanted the final product to be harmonious and pleasing to the eye. Therefore, deciding that she had already pleased Gillon and Beata with an unexpected gift yesterday, Alaria chose the theme of watches. Fortunately, the elaborate elements of more expensive timepieces could serve well as decorations. And it was not difficult to cast the numbers and hands of the clock from chocolate.

Perhaps, for an inexperienced person, the final product would be just a "normal" cream cake, albeit extremely skillfully made, filled with love for her work and her comrades. But Alaria saw it differently – for her, it was a work of art, a unique creation made for a unique occasion. And it was very pleasant to look at the fruits of her labor. All that remained was to hope that the others would appreciate the effort she had put in. And that the dessert itself would be to their liking. But who doesn't love a good cream cake?

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"Hmm, maybe I should suggest that Erefir invite Quant to our little celebration? After all, we are honoring his student. And the cake is exactly in his theme. Although... I don't know. Maybe that would be a little strange."
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- Perhaps, it's like with an illness. A healthy person doesn't need any special rules of life, but a sick person has to pay extra attention to their health. The same goes for society: in order to achieve the same as their fellow citizens, the inhabitants of Margel need a remedy in the form of something like Ikigai.
—Perhaps that's true. However, even a healthy person needs to remain vigilant: otherwise, they might catch something from their neighbors. —After watching the procession of people handing in scrap metal, he nodded in agreement with his own words: —The important thing here is not to strictly follow the proposed recipe, but to correctly understand what thoughts you are putting into this action. And as long as there is creation in your soul, there will be no meaning in destruction.

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Only smiling at this false, albeit very virtuous modesty, she says to Sonata:
- Generally speaking, miko-sama, but still, considering that she is temporary, and that there is no background of someone fully dedicated to this path of life, with all its duties and trials, then if we split hairs, yes, it turns out it is a rank.
- Well, congratulations, Minako, I think this will be a very useful and exciting experience, - she adds in a whisper to Ayano, - by the way, miko, if I remember and understand correctly, have rather strict rules in daily life; do these apply to temporary assistants or not?
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- Ah, Muda-kun. ...or Rot-kun?
- Ha-ha, what cute nicknames, I see you've gotten along well with him! To be honest, I'm even a bit surprised - I thought that of all the guys, it would be hardest for you to find common ground with him, including because of his manner of speech, as you are far from the first to raise this issue, although it's a bit strange that he almost never expresses himself that way in my presence. So I'm very glad that I was wrong, I hope you two will continue to get along! Regarding his future, I have the same hopes as you. And the surname... Well, he is officially registered under it, so it's probably real?
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- Mmm... Anuzish helped. You don't believe me? Then prove you aren't Anuzish. Fine, there is no secret here - this complex is here by the grace and benevolence of Her Highness-Hime Denki Naria es Diesra Arual. She deemed this project a worthy aesthetic and spiritual addition to the capital territory and allocated resources and people for its construction. So... - saying this, she placed her palm on the nearest torii, running it over its rough surface, then took a deep breath of the natural air and looked around the surrounding grove, through which distant hills were visible. - If it weren't for her, none of this would be here.
- Sasuga hime denka, - Sonata joked, showing off her knowledge of Nihon, - behind a strict shell hides a very generous and sensual soul.
- O-o! Your Highness, - Minako turned toward the villa and bowed, - my respects to you.

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After the lecture-excursion, the priestess's companions had a few questions; Sonata decided to ask first.
- Ayano, tell me, you explained that a Temple can be built near a place where kami are concentrated, but who exactly has the spiritual right to initiate such a thing? The Church of Arselia, for instance, is a centralized religious organization, and to conduct corresponding activities, one must obtain the approval of the head; how does it work for you? For example, if Minako wants to open her own temple following your example, what would she need to do?
- Uh, that's... Sonata... You're getting way too far ahead... I don't have such thoughts... For now... Ano, I wanted to ask about the "private conversations" - mm, what is their usual nature in your experience? I'm not sure I can find the right words...

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- Well, something not very large... I doubt we'll have a saturated program. I think about ten square meters will be enough for the stage, the decorations, and the backstage. But at the same time, the view should be from almost all sides, meaning not just a stage, but something like an arena or a platform. Plus the distance to the audience. The weather is fine now, so we don't really need a building; it can be organized in the open air. Hm... and where to seat the audience, we need to figure that out. Ideally, arrange the seats so that the further from the arena, the higher they are...
- Perhaps the crater in the center would suit you? It seems to fit all the mentioned parameters.

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"Oh, was it me who made them? I hope not. You can't see from this distance, but generally, every piece of mine is unique, I can easily distinguish it from another's. It would be sad if these are mine, and the work of my hands is not properly valued. I know for sure that the beauty of seconds is exactly the same as the beauty of the sky, all this are integral parts of the same large and wonderful picture... But people so easily invent problems for their subsequent heroic resolution ) Fine, I won't look in that direction anymore."

If the sermon is over, she looks for Kalina.
Kalina spends some more time answering the personal questions of the visitors and trying to convert them, and then she finally finds free time to devote to Erephir.

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— I suppose so. Though, a healthy person also needs to remain vigilant: otherwise, one might catch something from the neighbors. —watching the procession of those handing in scrap metal, he nodded in confirmation of his own words: —The important thing here is not to strictly follow the suggested recipe, but to correctly understand exactly what thoughts you put into this gesture. And as long as creation remains in your soul, there will be no point in destruction.
- Uh-huh... Well, I think we can drop by here again when you, mm, are healed. The ideas here seem interesting to me, but I don't want to dive into them headfirst without you.

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Maybe she really could open a confectionery...

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Is the book from Erathia in the library, or does she carry it with her?

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Leaving now, when her companions could return at any moment, would be somewhat irresponsible. She also didn't want to distract Astellia from her duties, although Alaria wouldn't mind the opportunity to get to know their quiet maid better. Therefore, she found a magazine she had bought some time ago about a representative from the islands of Kumari and began to read.
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- Well, I congratulate you, Minako, I think this will be a very useful and interesting experience,” she adds in a whisper to Ayano, “by the way, if I remember correctly, the miko have quite strict rules in everyday life, do they apply to temporary assistants?
- I think that in Minako-chan's case, I have no reason to fear that she would violate them... - Ayano whispered, looking away. - But even if she did, it wouldn't be a problem. She is not part of Yanagi, and she is not bound by our vows; besides, if I appointed her, then the Kami-sama will accept her. They are not petty lawyers, after all.
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- Ha-ha, what cute nicknames, I see you've gotten along well with him! To be honest, I'm a little surprised - I thought that of all the guys, it would be the hardest for you to find common ground with him, including because of his manners and speech, because you are far from the first person to raise this issue, although it's a little strange that he almost never expresses himself like that in my presence. So I'm very glad that I was wrong, I hope you two will get along in the future! Regarding his future, I have the same hopes as you. And the surname... Well, he is officially listed under that name, so it's probably his real one?
- Uh-huh... - Miko mumbled. - I'll hope that at least in your presence, my ears will get a rest.
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- Ayano, tell me, you explained that a temple can be built near a place of concentration of Kami, but who generally has the spiritual right to initiate something like that? The Church of Arselia, for example, is a centralized religious organization, and to carry out the relevant activities, it is necessary to obtain the approval of the head, but how does it work with you? For example, if Minako wants to open her own temple, like you, what will she need to do for this?
- Hmm, Sonata-chan, you should understand the answer to this question... In the current situation, she will not be able to obtain such approval from anyone in the upper echelons, except perhaps to consult with me. If she has free land, a hammer with nails and a saw, wood and stone, I cannot forbid her from building her own temple, moreover, I will welcome it. And if it is done in full accordance with tradition and in compliance with all the rules, then the Kami will respond to it. The question is that, due to not being a member of the order, she will have to give up certain specific aspects - unless she undergoes full training and eventually takes those vows - but these are minor things. The most important thing is to understand with your heart and establish a spiritual connection, and this is available to absolutely everyone.
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- E-eh, this... Sonata... You're going too far... I don't have such thoughts... Not yet... Ano, I wanted to ask about "private conversations" - hmm, what is their usual nature in your experience? I'm not sure I can find the right words...
- Often it is some problem that gnaws at a person's soul, which he cannot resolve on his own or share with loved ones for various reasons. And sometimes it happens that he needs not so much advice as a listener to ease his soul. Any priest - whether it's Miko or Arselian colleagues - can guarantee such a person the secrecy of confession and a sympathetic ear. Therefore, you do not need to know any "secrets of mastery" or passages from sacred books to help. As a rule, you can simply imagine that your good friend is turning to you to talk and ask for some good advice that can help him. This situation should be well known to you. However, it is better to try not to give a person a specific, clearly defined solution, but rather to push him in the right direction, in the context of his realization of what is important to him. After all, only the option that lies in the heart can bring benefit to a person. But, of course, people are different... Sometimes their moral compass of what is permissible and what is not is a little off. So, it is worth keeping all this within the bounds of common sense.

Having reached the shamusha, she shows it from the outside and from the inside:
- And here something else happens. Here, a parishioner can get a fortune, or write a wish on a tablet, or purchase a protective talisman. Here are talismans of different categories, - she shows boxes and shelves to Minako. - As you can see, there are quite a few types of them - people have the most different concerns. They cost two hundred rem, long-term ones last for about a year, then it is advisable to renew them. I made a large supply of them, so there should be no problems. Hmm... You can also try to make them if you want, but since you are not from Yanagi, even if you do it according to all the rules, the result will most likely be only psychological... Although, who knows? If you do everything strictly according to the rules, and the Kami-sama accept you as a miko and are touched by your sincerity, then a miracle may happen. After all, all this is done not by magical means, but with their grace and nothing else. So... Here are the emma - one hundred and fifty rem, a person writes his wish on them with a marker and hangs them there. And here... predictions. One hundred rem. You give him this box, a number falls out of it, it corresponds to some category here, - she shows all sorts of compartments with tightly rolled rectangular pieces of paper. - This is a serious thing, - she taps the knuckle of her finger on the note on the price list. - I don't want complications, so I think that for the duration of your stay here, I will remove it from the price list. If you had more experience in these matters, then it would be possible to take a risk, but for now, this is not an option, so you don't have to worry about it.

Thoughtfully looking the president up and down, Ayano says:
- Hmm... I don't have a ready-made kimono and hakama, except for my own. This is not a critical problem, but I would like everything to be a little more formal. I'll ask the girls at home, maybe they have some analogues, and if not, then... Perhaps I'll have to sew. It seems that it should take a lot of time, but I remember how the tailors sewed two elaborate dresses in two days, and this will be a little more difficult. So, I don't think it will be a problem.
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- Perhaps the crater in the center would be suitable? It seems to meet all the specified parameters.
- Yes, that sounds like a great idea!
- Wouldn't that be inappropriate? - Gillon worried. - To have fun at the site of a recent tragedy...
- Oh, and one more thing... When we look for people to work and perform, will they agree to do all this for free? What about compensation for them? We're not asking for anything for ourselves.
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Kalina continues to answer personal questions from visitors and tries to convert them, and then she finally has some free time to devote to Erefir.
-- Hello! That was a great sermon; I was glad to witness your eloquence firsthand, Kalina. Now I clearly understand how you gained your followers, and also that you will have many more in the future. You also managed to create a truly harmonious atmosphere. Definitely, your religious approach is very appealing, great job!)
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Is there a book from Erefir in the library, or does she carry it with her?
She carries it with her, sorry. It's a personal gift...
 

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It's for me, sorry. A personal gift...
That's what I thought. That's why I didn't read it carefully until you did. It would have been a bit strange.
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- Uh-huh... Well, I think we can come back here again when you, um, recover. I find the ideas here interesting, but I don't want to delve into them without you.
—Hmm... —Klin paused for a moment, wondering how many people, guided by Ikigai's teachings, could be attracted to help rebuild Kridear, but decided not to dwell on this not-so-righteous thought. —Let's do that. I also have something I'd like to discuss with the preacher, but first, I need to cleanse my soul to fully grasp all these highly spiritual matters.

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