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- The first step: purification, - she said, demonstrating it. - It is absolutely necessary if you come here as a worshiper. If not, then it's up to you; in that case, you will violate custom and etiquette, although it is not fatal, - she suggests doing the same. - Everything is perfectly sterile.
Passing by the maidon:
- ...all the significant dates remained in that half of the year, and new ones have not yet arrived, so it hasn't been used much yet. But everything has its time.
Passing by the ema frame:
- ...they are still hanging, but there is less and less space. Before the new year, we will move them to a new format.
Passing by the haiden:
- ...I wonder how people found Minako-chan? Well, I guess they probably don't even know that there was another miko-sama here... But I think that just her appearance can bring any soul back from the realm of despair, and there is also her kind wisdom. Hmm, Ahuri-san, Ahuri-san, I have a logical question - is any of this close to your own tradition?..
- ...as you can see, this is clearly popular. It's understandable, for the most part, a person creates their own destiny, so having something comforting with them allows them to both reinforce their promise to put effort into achieving their goal before the Kami, and to receive their approval and unseen support for this very impulse... - having finished the explanation, she waves her hand. - Miko-sama! Can someone take your place?
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- Really? I don't feel like dealing with old people again. - She sighs, but still washes her hands and mouth, and then makes an important clarification. - Only because I care about you.
- Do you mean holidays?
The fair-haired woman looks around for a calendar or something similar.
Seeing that the new acquaintance was looking at the price tag with displeasure, Sonata hit her fist against her palm, as if an idea had just struck her.
- Girls, - she said to Kleona and the two sisters, handing each of them 1000 rem from her personal savings, - please, take this.
- Sonata-sama... - Ahuri hesitates. - It's not necessary...
- Being without money in a foreign country or even world, - a brief glance at Kleona, - would be very sad, even if your basic needs are met thanks to Naria's generosity, there will definitely be times when you need money. So please, I insist.
With gratitude in their eyes, they accept the unexpected gift, bowing deeply to the benefactor.
- I won't be in debt, - Kleona also didn't refuse the offer.
- The architecture and some elements of etiquette are similar to ours, but the customs are different, - Ahuri pointed to her horns, - I think that you, Aiyano-sama, will find more similarities with human civilizations and their religions than with ours.
- I will try to explain the key difference briefly. The political and religious life of Ajitana is closely intertwined; the head of each clan is the Mikoto, who also heads the corresponding Temple - the central structure of each settlement. The Mikoto is both a ruler and someone who is equal to the gods. - Ahuri points to the mark on her forehead. - We receive it at birth and must follow the corresponding creed. For example, my mark of a seer, patronized by the goddess of wisdom, Amenoumi, requires me to strive to understand the world and the people who inhabit it, and the mark of the warrior Ahuri, patronized by the god of war, Kaminari, leads her on the path of a defender of our home and everything she holds dear. There are also common traditions, for example, a sense of duty and honor is paramount for all of us, but that's not what we're talking about now. - She nods towards the Em. - We have a similar ritual, only instead of a wish, we leave a promise to ourselves, our ancestors, and the gods, including the Mikoto. It is believed that if it is not fulfilled, great misfortune or even a curse will befall us. Therefore, as you can see, Aiyano-sama, there are similarities, but also differences.
- A-a-Aiyano?!
Taken aback, the miko almost mixed up the color of the necessary talisman, but she managed to control herself. Bowing to the parishioner, she rushed to the newcomers, struggling to find the words.
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As far as she knows, this is Laikos's first public performance, so backstage, she quickly whispers words of encouragement to him: "Just like in rehearsals, you did great, pay attention, be careful, be focused, you're doing well!"
Although some observers doubted that the weight of the weights was "real," the weightlifter was not embarrassed and continued the performance according to Beata's instructions: first, he took a thick and long bar in his hands and carefully tossed it high into the air, then caught it; he took one such bar in each hand, tossed them up again, and caught them again; to the horror of the audience, he took a third bar and began to juggle them; but it was too early to be surprised - the next stage was that he stood on a pyramid built of chairs and repeated everything.
- "Wow!"
- "Amazing!"
An unexpected consequence of this performance was that some of the audience ran onto the stage to check the authenticity of the strongman's equipment. Having confirmed that their suspicions were incorrect, they were about to leave, but Laikos offered them to participate in his performance - the visitors sat on several chairs, and to everyone's amazement, he lifted them all at the same time.
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due to the relentless winds of time and other internal and external factors, - she glanced at Sonata.
- It would be nice to visit Ajitana sometime during that potential trip to the islands, if it's even possible... But even if it isn't - let's not get ahead of ourselves.
- Minako-chan! - without hesitation or embarrassment, she embraces her with mutual respect (apparently, today was that kind of day). - My heart rejoices at the mere sight of Kamimori in its current state. So many people come to you for spiritual support. Arigato!
Finally stepping back, she bows in apology:
- I'm sorry I was so late. We didn't plan on seeing Kami, but we only managed to return today. With all my heart, I hoped that I wouldn't overwhelm you with this request, and then there were... such events... I'm so glad you're okay. Gomen nasai.
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The Colonizer responds with the following gesture:
- We don't like strangers, but if you are with us, there is no reason to worry.
- N-nothing, everything is fine," she hugs back, holding back tears, "it's not a burden for me, on the contrary - after everything that happened, I feel more at peace being useful to others, but I was worried about you. Thank goodness, nothing bad happened to you.
Meanwhile, the old men and women didn't pay attention to either of the miko because all their attention had shifted to the exotic ones.
- This is...
Surrounded on all sides and not knowing what to do, the sisters huddled together.
- ... A difficult situation.
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-- Nice to meet you, Anpan, -- the girl replied politely with a small curtsy. She tried to assess whether her comrade had been at the ceremony and decided for herself that he had; it seemed that a head was sticking out among the other youngsters in a similar uniform, probably cadets. -- Of course, there he is, -- she indicated with her eyes the happy couple among the spectators. -- If you know each other, you can congratulate Klin on gaining a new status today, in addition to other achievements; he will appreciate it.
