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Grus Nivis Chapter: Act I
The Whispers of the Crane and the White Rabbit
Kamisato Ayaka seems to have something to discuss with you. Meet up for a chat with her at Komore Teahouse.
Talk to Kamisato Ayaka
Paimon:
Hmm, where do we go from here...? What's the plan?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Traveler, Paimon. Hold on.
Paimon:
Huh? Ayaka?
Traveler:
What's the matter?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Something has come up, and I would like to request your assistance.
Kamisato Ayaka:
But you ought not be nervous. This is not coming from the Yashiro Commission or the Kamisato Clan. It is my own individual request.
Paimon:
Individual request? You mean... personal stuff?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Correct. It concerns my mother.
Kamisato Ayaka:
This may seem a little sudden... but in my view, you are the only person I can entrust this to.
Traveler:
Can you give me any more details?
Kamisato Ayaka:
A few days ago, I was sorting through some old family belongings when I found a notebook that belonged to my mother.
Kamisato Ayaka:
She wrote about all kinds of things, mostly of little consequence. But what drew my attention was a name — it is one that I have never heard before, so the fact that she mentions it so frequently... it makes it difficult for me to ignore...
Paimon:
Probably your mom's best buddy, right?
Traveler:
You'd really never heard the name before? Not once?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Never. And although my mother and father passed away many years ago, both my brother and I are familiar with the vast majority of their acquaintances.
Kamisato Ayaka:
So... I am very curious about this mysterious individual. I would very much like to meet them.
Kamisato Ayaka:
According to the notebook, their name is "Tsubaki." This seems to have been someone very important to my mother. Someone with a lot of personality, who liked to have fun.
Paimon:
Hmm... Paimon thinks it sounds like a girl's name.
Kamisato Ayaka:
That's what I thought too.
Paimon:
So, what do you want us to do?
Paimon:
Do you need us to find her for you?
Kamisato Ayaka:
No, no, her address is given in the notebook — we can head straight there. I wanted you to assist me with the preparation of greeting gifts...
Kamisato Ayaka:
...Please keep everything I have told you in strict confidence.
Kamisato Ayaka:
The proper course of action would be to involve my brother and visit her together, but he is terribly busy at present, and... on a more selfish note, I don't wish to involve anybody else from Inazuma in this matter.
Traveler:
Hence why you came to me, an outlander.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Exactly. That, and you are also a kind, well-mannered person with a genuine concern for other people... not to mention trustworthy. I would not feel comfortable with anyone else in this situation.
Paimon:
You can count on us! We've done greeting gifts before, so we should be able to help. In terms of payment... just treat us to some delicious food, and we'll be more than happy!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Wonderful — in fact, I was hoping to take this opportunity to show you both around. If you don't mind, of course?
Paimon:
Oh, we don't mind! We don't mind at all! Do we, Traveler?
Traveler:
Not in the slightest.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Thank you kindly! Shall we head off, then? Ogura Textiles & Kimonos is our first stop.
Paimon:
Alright! Sounds great!
At Ayaka's request, you and Paimon accompany her to prepare gifts necessary to meet "Tsubaki."
Talk to Kamisato Ayaka
Kamisato Ayaka:
Hm? This must be...
Paimon:
It's a festival promotion.
Paimon:
Hey, speaking of — we haven't been anywhere fun since we arrived in Inazuma!
Traveler:
Did you want to go, Ayaka?
Kamisato Ayaka:
N—No, what made you think that? Ahem... Festivals are a common occurrence here in Inazuma. We in the Yashiro Commission are very well acquainted with these sorts of customs.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Each season brings its own festival... and each festival, in turn, brings a fresh challenge to the task of maintaining public order...
Kamisato Ayaka:
So, while festivals are undoubtedly joyous and lively occasions, for us they are also a cause for concern...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Oh! My apologies, I should stop thinking about work, this is hardly relevant to the matter at hand. This store here is the place I wanted to visit.
Paimon:
Oh, so you weren't checking out the promotion... Well, let's take a look inside then.
Ogura Mio:
Welcome, I have all the latest styles. Please take a look!
Ogura Mio:
Oh! It's Miss Kamisato — with guests from overseas! Welcome to Ogura Textiles & Kimonos. Are you here to purchase fabric, or for tailored garments?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Oh! Greetings to you too. I have a design here for a garment, would you be so kind as to take a look?
Paimon:
Ohh, Ayaka came prepared!
Ogura Mio:
Let me see... Hmm? Hmm, this could be...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Mm-hmm? Could be...?
Ogura Mio:
—Oh, it's a very fine design!
Ogura Mio:
...Miss Kamisato — you'd like us to make a kimono following this design, yes?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Please, if you could.
Ogura Mio:
I'm honored that you'd choose Ogura Textiles & Kimonos for your tailoring needs! However... there is one rather difficult problem...
Ogura Mio:
Based on the design, this kind of kimono would require silk made from the Silk Flower. The majority of Inazuma's silk is imported from Liyue Harbor, but given the current climate...
Ogura Mio:
*sigh* As you well know, Inazuma is currently under a strict lockdown.
Ogura Mio:
In all honesty, the impact on the textiles industry has been quite significant. We're struggling to import high-grade fabrics, so much of our tailoring business has been put on hold indefinitely.
Ogura Mio:
But of course, where our customers are able to provide the fabric themselves, we can still be of service.
Paimon:
*sigh* So you're saying, we need to go and buy some silk first?
Kamisato Ayaka:
If even Ogura Textiles & Kimonos can't get ahold of high-grade fabric... where would we buy it from?
Ogura Mio:
You could try the International Trade Association. They are a little better connected than we are — after all, the association brings together merchants from all over the world.
Ogura Mio:
The only thing is their prices... they're not the cheapest. In times like these, though, we're lucky to even have an option of getting hold of the things we want in the first place.
Paimon:
Huh, so even just getting clothes made is an ordeal in Inazuma...
Paimon:
Wait, the International Trade Association? That's Kurisu's thing, right? We haven't been to Ritou in a while.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Hmm... It looks like that will be our next stop.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Thank you ever so much. We will be back once we've acquired the fabric.
Kamisato Ayaka:
In the meantime, I have one other very small request. Could you...
Paimon:
Why's she being so secretive all of a sudden?
Ogura Mio:
Mm-hmm... Absolutely.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Much obliged.
Ogura Mio:
My pleasure, Miss Kamisato.
Ogura Mio:
Honestly, I'm just as excited as you to see the end product! We haven't made a silk kimono for the longest time now, and this is a beautiful design...
Kamisato Ayaka:
That's very kind of you, thank you. Goodbye for now.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Traveler, Paimon — let's try our luck at the International Trade Association.
Go to the International Trade Association in Ritou
Kamisato Ayaka:
This is it, the International Trade Association.
Paimon:
Okay, then... we need to talk to Kurisu, right?
Paimon:
Doesn't look like he's here. Let's look around!
Talk to Kurisu
Paimon:
Look, look! There he is!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Ah, looks like we found him.
Kurisu:
*whimpering* What am I going to do...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Mr. Kurisu, are you alright?
Kurisu:
Oh! You're M—Miss Ayaka from the K—Kamisato Clan. How do you do?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Better than you, it appears.
Kurisu:
And if it isn't the Traveler... I haven't seen you in a while — I take it you've been out of Ritou?
Traveler:
It sure has been a bit.
Kurisu:
Thanks again for your help last time. The Association is back in business, and it's all thanks to you.
Paimon:
That's great, but uh... Why were you staring into space just now? Did something bad happen?
Kurisu:
Well... You see... *sigh*
Kurisu:
It's embarrassing to admit, but some of the Association's goods have been... stolen. By vagrants.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Which goods were stolen?
Kurisu:
It was a batch of high-grade silk.
Kamisato Ayaka:
...!
Kurisu:
We imported a big batch of silk from Liyue several years ago. It's been sitting in storage ever since.
Kurisu:
Recently, we heard that clothing stores in the city have more or less sold off all their silk stocks. So we figured now would be a good time to bring our batch out of storage, thinking it'd probably fetch a good price. But then...
Kurisu:
The vagrants swiped the whole batch then disappeared into the woods. I'd report it to the authorities, but...
Kurisu:
Well, as you know, they don't think much of foreign merchants like us. The Kanjou Commission don't want to give us the time of day — honestly, you can just tell that our suffering amuses them...
Kamisato Ayaka:
While I also take issue with aspects of the Kanjou Commission's operational methods, please remember, Mr. Kurisu, that while you are here in Inazuma, you should be careful with your words.
Kurisu:
Oh! M—My apologies... I had to let off some steam...
Kurisu:
Anyway, there doesn't seem to be much we can do ourselves to get our goods back.
Kurisu:
*sigh* Perhaps I'm doomed to go bankrupt after all...
Kamisato Ayaka:
I'm afraid I can't intervene in an official capacity... but I can still help you get your lost goods back.
Kurisu:
Of course, I would never— Wait, what!?
Paimon:
What!?
Traveler:
Seriously?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Yes. Acting in my own capacity, mind you. Even then, there is no escaping the fact that my every action and word will be seen to reflect on the Yashiro Commission and the Kamisato Clan.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I do so not without reservations, so... I hope that you will treat this matter as confidential.
Kamisato Ayaka:
That aside — as I'm sure you're aware, I'm afraid that I won't always be able to help you in such circumstances.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Given your position and that of the International Trade Association... please try to exercise more caution in the future. You do not want to incur further unnecessary losses.
Kurisu:
We will, we certainly will!
Kurisu:
But, um... are you sure this isn't going to cause any issues... for you?
Kurisu:
What if someone high up in the Kanjou Commission sees what you're doing and doesn't like it? You're a highly respected member of society... Surely, putting your neck on the line for small-timers like me can't be worth the risk!?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Very humorous.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Let's not forget that I am the eldest daughter of the Kamisato Clan. I would be very surprised indeed if anybody in the Kanjou Commission felt that I was accountable to them for my actions.
Paimon:
Whoa, that sent shivers down Paimon's spine! Does everyone from a powerful clan talk like that?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Mr. Kurisu, I need to know the exact time and location of the theft, and anything that stood out about the perpetrators' appearance.
Kurisu:
Thank you so much! Let's see, it was two hours ago now, over at the...
Kurisu explains whys and wherefores of the serial theft cases...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Everyone, please follow me to the scene of the crime. The investigation starts there...
Paimon:
Alright, off we go!
Talk to the ronin who snatched away the goods
Paimon:
Stop, thief!
Ronin:
Hah! You think you can get your stuff back with this bunch? You must be dreaming.
Kurisu:
Why you... You better hope you have the courage of your convictions...
Ronin:
Why wouldn't I, old man? Answer me this — you're one of those outlander merchants, right?
Ronin:
You trade association types are worms, coming over to our land, leeching off our people... Who's gonna leap to your defense, huh? Tell me, who's gonna stick their neck out for the likes of you?
Kamisato Ayaka:
...
Ronin:
Hahaha! Look at that, no response. You know I'm right.
Ronin:
Face it. This is Inazuma, you've got no ties here, you're at the bottom of the pile... Can you really blame us for walking all over you?
Kurisu:
...You are despicable...
Ronin:
Hey! I just had an idea. Since you came all this way — how about we do some business?
Kurisu:
Business?
Ronin:
Pay up, and you can take your fabric back. Sound good? If you ask me, it beats walking out of here with black eyes and a broken nose.
Paimon:
*gasp* You're just a big bully!
Kurisu:
I... Ugh! What choice do I have...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Wait.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Mr. Kurisu, please do not pay any money to this man.
Kurisu:
But, but...
Kamisato Ayaka:
I trust you remember our agreement? If you keep your lips firmly sealed, I, too, shall uphold my end of the deal.
Kurisu:
Oh, yes, of course!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Then please stand well back, where it is safe. Now... it is time for me to honor my word.
Talk to Kurisu
Paimon:
Well, that's that resolved then!
Kamisato Ayaka:
...Phew.
Kamisato Ayaka:
No, please, I... It was nothing, I was simply doing my duty.
Kurisu:
Miss Kamisato, Traveler, a—are you hurt!?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Don't worry. We're fine.
Kamisato Ayaka:
The vagrants left in quite a hurry — it would seem they didn't have time to take anything with them. I believe your stolen goods should all be here.
Kurisu:
Th—Thank you, thank you so much...
Kamisato Ayaka:
You'd best do a count.
Kurisu:
6, 8, 10... Yep, it's all here!
Paimon:
Great! Now we can finally buy some silk!
Kurisu:
Buy silk? ...You mean, you need some of this silk, here?
Kamisato Ayaka:
This was indeed our intent.
Paimon:
Don't get us wrong though, that's not the reason we helped you out! Even if it were just a few Carrots or Cabbages, chances are we still would've helped you get them back.
Paimon:
Paimon thinks we were pretty lucky! If we'd arrived any later, our chances of getting silk in Inazuma would have been zero...
Kurisu:
I honestly can't thank you all enough...
Kurisu:
Please, say no more! You need silk? I'll pick out a piece for you right away!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Thank you, good sir. How much do I owe you?
Kurisu:
Oh, it's free of charge! I could never ask you to pay after everything you've done for me!
Kamisato Ayaka:
No, no, that will never do. Things cost what they cost, and what they cost is what I shall pay.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Merchants already have enough challenges to deal with, and as Paimon explained, my help was unconditional. Please, sell your wares to me at the price you would sell them to any other customer.
Kamisato Ayaka:
There is nothing to feel distressed about, because nothing, I repeat, nothing, happened here in these woods today. Did it?
Traveler:
Nope, just an uneventful stroll in the woods.
Kurisu:
Thank you, I... I don't think I could ever repay you. You have helped me greatly, and I will never forget it.
Kurisu:
I'm afraid we must part ways — I must get these goods back to the Association. If you ever need anything at all, just come to the International Trade Association and ask for Kurisu!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Very well, and thank you for the silk, Mr. Kurisu.
Paimon:
See ya then, bye! Safe journey home, don't go getting robbed again!
Ayaka buys the fabric, and Kurisu thanks and bids you all goodbye...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Traveler, thank you for stepping in to help out.
Paimon:
But... how come those vagrants didn't seem to know who you were? They must move in completely different circles, maybe they've never seen anyone from the Kamisato Clan before?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Perhaps. Either way, I'm glad they didn't recognize me. The fewer people who know what happened today, the better.
Paimon:
Hee-hee, it's not every day an important person like you helps out someone like Kurisu. It really shows what a great person you are.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Oh, uh... Your praise is quite unwarranted. I merely did what anyone in my position would have done...
Kamisato Ayaka:
I admit that it did feel strange for me to come to his aid... But this should have nothing to do with identity, or social class... As far as I'm concerned, it was one individual helping another in need.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I guess that deep down... I don't see how a society can be considered just when people encounter such obstacles in their livelihoods...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Ah! Sorry, I'm getting off topic.
Traveler:
No problem.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Right. Let's head back to Ogura Textiles & Kimonos and give our hard-won silk to the shopkeeper.
Paimon:
Okay!
Return to Ogura Textiles & Kimonos
Paimon:
Hey there, we're back!
Ogura Mio:
Welcome back!
Ogura Mio:
So, any luck at the International Trade Association? Did they have any silk in stock?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Yes, they did.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Here.
Ogura Mio:
Excellent news! So, apart from the silk, I think everything else I need, I've got in store already...
Ogura Mio:
I just need to go and take stock of our materials — it won't take me a moment. I'll be right back.
Paimon:
They'd better be all there!
Kamisato Ayaka:
I do hope nothing else is missing.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Traveler, on the subject of garments, I've been meaning to acquire a new outfit for you, too.
Kamisato Ayaka:
It's just... I wasn't sure how you'd feel about the idea of dressing in Inazuman attire...
Traveler:
It's a kind thought, but I'm fine with my current outfit.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Oh? Are you sure?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Is that so...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Impressive... So, travelers of your stature hold themselves to a dress code, as well as a code of conduct.
Paimon:
Hmm... More like, when you're away from home, you've gotta live by certain rules to survive, whether you like it or not.
Paimon:
But Paimon would still love to check out some Inazuman outfits!
Traveler:
Do they do Paimon sizes here?
Paimon:
Just what is that supposed to mean? They make them in whatever size the customer asks for!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Hahaha, ah, your interactions are so adorable to watch... Ahem! I mean, um... I can certainly find someone to tailor a Paimon-sized outfit, if Paimon so wishes.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Hm, well if you're sure... As you wish.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Something else I've been wondering is... how do people in other nations dress?
Paimon:
It's so true — people dress in all kinds of ways!
Paimon:
Some people like to wear a hood, some cover up half their face with a mask, some just straight-up dress like a peacock... Oh, and some have their tummy on show, others wear skin-tight leotards and leggings... If you can imagine it, Paimon guarantees that someone out there is wearing it!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Really? So there is no single standard, and people just dress however they like?
Kamisato Ayaka:
So fascinating... Somehow, I feel a little envious...
Paimon:
Wait, so you wanna dress like a peacock now?
Kamisato Ayaka:
No, of course not! I—I just mean... I admire those who are able to do as they please.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I would very much like to travel across the seven nations... and see how people live.
Ogura Mio:
Sorry to keep you waiting! I've checked my inventory.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Thank you, is there anything else you're missing?
Ogura Mio:
Fortunately not! I have all the materials I need. As for the size — would you like me to go by the dimensions given on the design?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Yes please.
Ogura Mio:
Understood, I'll get to work shortly. In total, that'll be... this much!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Here you go. Is it possible to treat this as an urgent order?
Ogura Mio:
Well, luckily, we don't have any other urgents at the moment, so I can begin work right away. It will still take me some time, though, so please come and collect it later.
Ogura Mio:
Until then, I'm sure you'll find somewhere nearby to pass the time.
Paimon:
Good idea! Let's check out the whole area, we don't wanna leave any loose ends.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Haha, there will be no loose ends while you're in my company. I already decided where to go while we wait.
Kamisato Ayaka:
For our next stop, I'd like to take you both for a meal.
Paimon:
Fooood! Ooh, Paimon likes this plan!
Traveler:
Perfect, I'm getting a little hungry myself.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Mm-hmm, I picked the venue especially for you — a humble local eatery called Kiminami Restaurant.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I thought that the relaxed atmosphere there would suit our day much better than the prohibitively formal one of a high-end restaurant.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Shall we head off?
Paimon:
Yup yup, Paimon can't wait!
While the clothes are being made, Ayaka suggests that you and Paimon come with her to Kiminami Restaurant to dine.
Talk to Kiminami Anna
Paimon:
Are we here? Ooh, it's one of those streetside places! Looks cute and cozy!
Kiminami Anna:
Welcome!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Miss Kiminami, how do you do?
Kiminami Anna:
Aha, Miss Kamisato! Perfect timing. Your booking was for... Well, right now!
Kamisato Ayaka:
I believe so.
Kamisato Ayaka:
We'll be sticking to the order I placed in advance. As for the other matter we discussed... Thank you for your help.
Kiminami Anna:
Excellent, no problem. And everything you asked for is ready and waiting.
Kiminami Anna:
Traveler, tiny customer, please wait here for a moment while I prepare your food.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Go ahead and take a seat. There's something I need to take care of, but I'll be back momentarily.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Ahem... It's nothing of that sort.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I just have a few minor things I need to attend to. I won't be long.
Paimon:
She sure left in a hurry... Whatever it is, it must be pretty urgent.
Kiminami Anna:
So, you two are Miss Kamisato's friends?
Kiminami Anna:
Haha, well, we serve all the classics. Sure, there are fancier-looking places out there, but the food here speaks for itself! Hope you enjoy it.
Kiminami Anna:
Over the years we've been in business, we've gotten to know the Kamisato Clan quite well.
Kiminami Anna:
Miss Kamisato and her brother are both fond of our food. They're always sending staff down here to order something and take it back to them.
Kiminami Anna:
Her table booking surprised me — not least because it was a group reservation! This is the first time I've ever heard of Miss Kamisato going out for dinner with friends!
Paimon:
The first time ever!? Whoa... Guess that makes us pretty important people, huh!
Kiminami Anna:
Sure does, and I'm probably crossing the line here, but... I'm just telling you what others have told me. Apparently, Miss Kamisato doesn't have a lot of friends.
Traveler:
...That really surprises me.
Paimon:
How is that possible? She's so kind and polite to everyone, Paimon would've thought that would make her really popular.
Kiminami Anna:
That's what I used to think, too. But it turns out the rules of social interaction are a bit more complicated than that.
Kiminami Anna:
Nobody in the neighborhood has a bad word to say about her. They all say she's beautiful, elegant, graceful, not to mention that she belongs to one of the most illustrious clans in the land. In short, they see her as a model young lady.
Kiminami Anna:
But that's just it — people look at her and see a model of perfection, and they don't feel like that's something they can relate to. So the majority of kids from ordinary families don't dare even try to talk to her.
Kiminami Anna:
So you see? On paper, she sounds like a girl everyone would want to get to know, but in practice, she finds it difficult to make friends...
Paimon:
Huh, Paimon never would have guessed...
Kiminami Anna:
We don't speak all that much, but we do go quite a way back. I've always admired her for taking on so many responsibilities at such a young age.
Kiminami Anna:
So it makes me really happy to see her here with friends today!
Kiminami Anna:
Anyway — relax, enjoy your meal, and... please talk to her as much as possible. I know she'll appreciate it.
Kiminami Anna:
Consider it a favor for the whole neighborhood... Look after her for us!
???:
Ah...!
Paimon:
Huh? That sounded like Ayaka...!
Kamisato Ayaka:
*sigh* I'm so sorry, Traveler...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Could you join me over there for a minute? Um... I need your help with something.
You head towards the great noise...
Kamisato Ayaka:
I'm sorry! I didn't want to drag you away all of a sudden... I, um... just had a cooking catastrophe...
Paimon:
Ohh, so that loud noise we heard came from the cooking pot...
Kamisato Ayaka:
As you can see, this house is right next to the restaurant. It's where the owner lives.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Actually, this whole compound is the family's private property. I asked Miss Kiminami to prepare some ingredients and utensils for me so that I could cook a special dish here.
Traveler:
Why would you be cooking?
Paimon:
Right! If there's something you wanna eat, you could just order it from the menu!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Actually... I wanted to cook something as a gift for Tsubaki.
Kamisato Ayaka:
My mother mentioned in her notebook that Tsubaki enjoys food from all over the world.
Kamisato Ayaka:
So I thought, if I'm going to meet Tsubaki, perhaps a dish from overseas would make a fitting gift...
Paimon:
A dish from overseas? So anything from outside Inazuma counts, right?
Paimon:
If so... then we've got lots of options, don't we?
Kamisato Ayaka:
That's what I was thinking! You must have picked up a lot of knowledge about different cultures on your travels, hopefully including regional cuisines...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Can I leave you to finish this task, then? Just as a personal favor... I—Is that okay...? I'll be indebted to you!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Great! But... what kind of overseas dish would make a suitable gift? It needs to survive a journey from the kitchen to the recipient's doorstep...
Paimon:
Oh, Paimon knows! There's one dish out there that was practically created for this purpose!
Paimon:
Pizza~!
Kamisato Ayaka:
..."Pizza"?
Paimon:
It's an assortment of toppings and sauce spread over a bread base and cooked in the oven. And it's so good!
Kamisato Ayaka:
...That does sound pretty good.
Talk to Kamisato Ayaka
Paimon:
Oh, it's ready!
Traveler:
Here it is.
Kamisato Ayaka:
*sniff* It smells delicious... You're an excellent cook, Traveler.
Kamisato Ayaka:
*sigh* I would love to be able to master dishes from all over the world...
Paimon:
Well, all you need to learn is a recipe. We can bring you some more recipes in the future, if you like.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Great! I look forward to learning from your culinary expertise.
Kiminami Anna:
How are you all doing?
Kiminami Anna:
Whoa, is this...? Miss Kamisato, this must be the dish you were talking about?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Yes, an overseas dish cooked by the Traveler.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Could I trouble you to package it for me?
Kiminami Anna:
Sure, no problem!
Kiminami Anna:
Ooh, it smells good! I bet it tastes amazing. Aw, now I really want to put something like this on our menu...
Paimon:
Hehe, want us to teach you how to make it?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Oh! Could you?
Traveler:
Sure could.
Paimon:
The most satisfying meals are the ones you share with other people. So Paimon thinks that our friends in Mondstadt wouldn't mind us sharing this dish with Inazuma.
Kiminami Anna:
Really? Aw, that's great, I've always wanted to learn how to cook some international dishes!
Kiminami Anna:
If you can write down a recipe for me, I'll add it to our menu and put a promotion where everyone will see it!
Kiminami Anna:
Since we became a closed nation, people haven't had the chance to try anything new. Traveler, you're the best!
Kiminami Anna:
I'll go pack up this dish for Miss Kamisato. Please make your way back to the restaurant whenever you're ready, the food will be waiting for you.
Kamisato Ayaka:
You could have sold that recipe for a high price, but you selflessly gave it away for free...
Kamisato Ayaka:
...You're a wonderful person.
Traveler:
Aw shucks, Ayaka...
Kamisato Ayaka:
I mean it... I admire you a lot, and I'm so proud to be friends with someone of such fine character.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Well, you should probably write down the recipe now, no?
Paimon:
Yeah, Traveler, let's make sure we include all the details and then give it to Miss Kiminami!
Paimon:
So, pizza! Start with the basic ingredients.
Paimon:
Correctamundo!
Paimon:
Right, now to add the next couple of ingredients!
Paimon:
Mmm, yep! That's right!
Paimon:
Now to add the cooking instructions... "Place onto oven rack at high heat and cook till golden brown."
Paimon:
Alright, it's done!
Paimon:
Long may our reputations and our recipes precede us, wherever we go in Inazuma!
Kamisato Ayaka:
I have no doubt that they will. This dish is exquisite.
Paimon:
Cool, then let's get this recipe to Miss Kiminami, pronto!
Talk to Kiminami Anna
Kamisato Ayaka:
Here it is!
Kiminami Anna:
Thank you!
Kiminami Anna:
Wowee, this is so exciting! I want to make it right away.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Traveler, Paimon, please accept my sincerest apologies for delaying your meal.
Paimon:
Hehe, no problem! Food always tastes better when you've worked up an appetite.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Alright, let's dig in before it gets cold.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Well, what do you think? Is Inazuman cuisine to your liking?
Paimon:
It's amazing! Paimon loved this one... Oh! A—And especially that one over there...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Haha, good. I'm relieved.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Um... When I was attempting to cook earlier on, did you... chat with the owner at all?
Kamisato Ayaka:
And did she, uh... say anything about me?
Paimon:
She did, but don't worry, she's just happy for you is all.
Kamisato Ayaka:
She's... happy for me?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Oh... then... she must have told you. D—Did she, um...
Kamisato Ayaka:
*sigh* What does it matter... I know just as well as anybody else that I've got no friends...
Paimon:
Hey, it's not you, most people just haven't had the chance to talk to you one-on-one before.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Thank you for your comforting words, Paimon.
Kamisato Ayaka:
It's all true, though. I just... don't have very many friends.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Most of the time I'm either accompanied by family or staff. So everyone must have found it quite a surprise to see me taking you out for a meal...
Paimon:
Exactly! You've got at least two friends right here!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Aw...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Thank you... that makes me so happy!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Ahem, excuse me... I—I'm forgetting myself.
Paimon:
Hey now, expressing your feelings is the right thing to do. Keeping them locked away inside isn't gonna do you any good, now is it?
Kamisato Ayaka:
I agree! So...
Kamisato Ayaka:
I just want to say how happy I feel... that you both see me as a true friend.
Paimon:
Of course we do. That's always been our style — if someone's nice to us, we're nice to them, too!
Paimon:
Friendship can go a long way! Take your mom for example — she wrote about Tsubaki in her notebook, and now it's made you want to find them, too.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Yes! I think friendship is an extremely precious thing, and ours is one that I will always treasure.
Paimon:
Um, while we're on the topic though — who is this Tsubaki person, anyway?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Well, I think I have an idea, but it's just speculative at this point.
Traveler:
I'm all ears.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I think that Tsubaki... might be a fox envoy!
Traveler:
...?
Paimon:
A fox envoy?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Yes. That's what I think.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Even I, my mother's own daughter, had never even heard of this friend before. It just seems so mysterious. So I think it must be someone with transcendent abilities who doesn't show themselves very often.
Kamisato Ayaka:
And fox envoys are nothing new. Stories have been told about them in Inazuma since ancient times.
Kamisato Ayaka:
You must have met Guuji Yae before? Well, she's a fox envoy!
Kamisato Ayaka:
That got me thinking, maybe there are fox envoys out there in Inazuma that people just don't know about... and maybe Tsubaki is one of them.
Paimon:
Whoa, so Inazuma also has supernatural beings?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Uh, when you say "also"...
Paimon:
Well, before Inazuma we spent some time in Liyue. They have lots of supernatural beings there, like the adepti.
Paimon:
All kinds of them, too... Up in the sky, down below the ground, in the water...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Really... I have come across such things being asserted in books, but to hear someone talk about it from firsthand experience is extremely surprising.
Kamisato Ayaka:
So, Liyue lives up to its reputation... Its culture has a long history and gives rise to the most beautiful legends. Quite captivating.
Paimon:
You should come visit Liyue with us some time. The best part is... they have loads and loads of delicious delicacies!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Really? I would love that!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Speaking of delicacies — Traveler, Paimon, have you eaten your fill?
Paimon:
Oh, Paimon has!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Excellent, then let's collect the kimono. Then we can pay a visit to my mother's mysterious and transcendent friend...
Return to Ogura Textiles & Kimonos to collect the goods
Ogura Mio:
Your garment is ready, Miss Kamisato. I've folded and packaged it for you.
Ogura Mio:
Oh, and the other item we discussed — that's ready too!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Thank you very much.
Ogura Mio:
No, thank you! It is a beautiful piece of clothing, and it was a pleasure to work on. See you again next time!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Traveler, I have a gift for you.
Traveler:
Hmm? Really?
Paimon:
Whoa... Looks super fancy! Is that for wearing in your hair?
Kamisato Ayaka:
It's a hairpin in the style of a white heron. As well as a hair accessory, you can also use it as an ornament.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I couldn't ask for your help and offer nothing at all in return, so this is my gift to you.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I'm glad you like it!
Paimon:
Speaking of white herons, that's what your title means, doesn't it? Shirasagi Himegimi. So this gift is like a little piece of yourself. It's just as elegant and beautiful as you are.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Hehe, you flatter me, Paimon. If this gift reminds you of me, that is all I could ask for.
Paimon:
Hee-hee, it definitely will.
Paimon:
Alright, well, now we've got what we came for, we can set off.
Paimon:
Time to go meet Tsubaki!
Having prepared the gifts, you travel together to the place where "Tsubaki" lives.
Talk to Kamisato Ayaka
Paimon:
So a transcendent being lives here?
Paimon:
Brr... If someone lives here, then why is it so chilly?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Hmm... I'm asking myself the same question...
Kamisato Ayaka:
How strange, I'm quite sure that this is the location my mother wrote about, but... surely...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Hmm... I'm starting to have second thoughts...
Kamisato Ayaka:
But, since we're here, I still think we should go inside and explore in full.
Paimon:
Yeah, makes sense. Who knows, maybe there's a surprise waiting in there for us.
Paimon:
So, um... what does the notebook say, exactly?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Let me think...
Kamisato Ayaka:
"A crane brings 1 fresh flower in its beak to decorate my hair, while a white rabbit sews a hemline from 4 rays of moonlight. Dressed appropriately, I face eastward and call out Tsubaki's name 7 times. In the blink of an eye, I am standing on the path that leads to her house."
Paimon:
Sounds like a fairytale... So your mom would do a little ritual and just like that, Tsubaki would come to meet her?
Traveler:
It does sound a lot like an adeptus, actually.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I have a feeling that it could be some sort of code...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Let's get a little closer before coming to any conclusions.
Paimon:
Good idea!
Talk to Kamisato Ayaka
Paimon:
Did it open, did it open? Did our "Inazumadeptus" leave any treasure here?
Kamisato Ayaka:
What's this?
Paimon:
Huh... Looks like a book.
Kamisato Ayaka:
It seems to be another notebook.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Could it be Tsubaki's notebook...?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Let's step back outside now. The atmosphere here is different than I'd imagined. Somehow... it makes me a little reluctant to open the notebook.
Paimon:
Paimon knows what you mean — reading in low light is really bad for your eyes. C'mon, let's get back outside!
Talk to Kamisato Ayaka
Kamisato Ayaka:
*sigh* Here will do just fine.
Paimon:
Alright, let's see what the notebook says!
Paimon:
Ooh, Paimon bets it's all about mysterious treasure! Ah, so exciting!
Traveler:
Psst, Paimon.
Paimon:
What is it? Why are you whispering all of a sudden? You're making Paimon nervous...
Traveler:
Come with me. Let's go over there.
Kamisato Ayaka:
...
Paimon:
Ohhhh, you want to let Ayaka read the notebook without distraction. Seems whatever's written in there must be pretty major after all.
Paimon:
But, um, based on her expression... probably not a treasure map.
Paimon:
Hmm, what could it be?
Kamisato Ayaka:
...
Kamisato Ayaka:
*long exhale*
Kamisato Ayaka:
Traveler, Paimon, sorry to keep you waiting so long.
Paimon:
No worries, it wasn't long at all! You're a very fast reader.
Traveler:
Have you finished reading the notebook?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Yes, I have.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I think I ought to share the truth of this notebook with you both.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Even though the contents are completely different than what I was expecting...
Paimon:
Different how? You mean, it wasn't a fox envoy who wrote this?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Not a fox envoy, no.
Kamisato Ayaka:
It turns out that Tsubaki's real identity...
Kamisato Ayaka:
...is my mother herself.
Paimon:
Huh!?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Surprised? M—Me too... But that's what it says at the very beginning of the notebook.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Ahem... "Tsubaki and I are the same person, and yet we are different. When I become Tsubaki, I stop being Kamisato Kayo and become the most ordinary woman in the world."
Kamisato Ayaka:
"What follows in these pages is the ordinary, everyday life of a regular person. Nothing more, nothing less."
Kamisato Ayaka:
This notebook is, for the most part, a collection of my mother's musings, both private and trivial. All of the things we thought were about Tsubaki... were in fact about my mother herself.
Paimon:
So... that means that the kimono design, and the international dishes...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Are things that my mother wished to try, yes.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I'm sure this all sounds utterly bizarre to you, but to me at least, my mother's behavior is completely understandable.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Or to put it another way, I... I—I actually have another side to myself as well.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I was at a loss for words when I started reading the contents of the notebook... It almost felt like... like someone had looked inside my mind, examined my thoughts, and then written them all down on paper...
Paimon:
Ayaka...
Kamisato Ayaka:
From the moment my mother married my father, she became the mother of the Kamisato household, and with that came all sorts of duties. At the same time, the prestige of the Yashiro Commission brought its own share of responsibility.
Kamisato Ayaka:
On top of that, every action she ever took was seen as representing the Kamisato Clan. People were always watching her. Under such circumstances, she never had much time to do the things she really wanted to do.
Kamisato Ayaka:
After my parents passed away, Ayato and I took over responsibility for the affairs of the clan. We ran into all sorts of difficulties during that time... I'm not sure if people outside the clan could ever imagine what it was like.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Every time I found myself up against a difficult issue, I'd ask myself: Did my mother go through this, too? What would she have done in this situation?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Maybe it's because it'd been so long since I last saw her, but... somehow, all that was left of her in my mind was the side of her that inspired awe and commanded respect...
Traveler:
...
Kamisato Ayaka:
But... my image of her was incorrect.
Kamisato Ayaka:
When I read this notebook, I realized... She was just like me. Underneath whatever position she may have held, she was just an ordinary person.
Kamisato Ayaka:
She liked pretty kimonos, she wanted to try food from different places, she yearned to see sights she'd never seen before...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Maybe this all sounds immature to you, but... I feel just the same way. I want to live life not as Kamisato Ayaka, but as an ordinary woman.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Mother wrote that she'd always wanted to go to a local Inazuman festival. She said that sometimes, on a clear night, if you looked out from our house, you could see lights off in the distance.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I've seen those lights too! It looks so lively with so many people — and it's so brightly lit it makes the whole sky glow... Of course, sometimes it does make me a bit anxious from a public order perspective.
Kamisato Ayaka:
But for someone of my position to just show up at a festival with no warning — it could be considered improper etiquette. Especially in my parents' generation, when the Yashiro Commission didn't have a particularly close relationship with the populace...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Even if no one stopped us, the idea of the Yashiro Commission going out into the crowd... It'd certainly draw some strange looks. People would probably start thinking there was trouble afoot.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Mother said that she didn't want to put people on edge — she wanted everyone to enjoy the fun and freedom of the festival... She didn't want to disturb them, and didn't have much free time anyway, so she never went. Not even once.
Paimon:
Aw... So the kimono design — that must have been the outfit she planned on wearing if she ever did go to a festival, right?
Kamisato Ayaka:
That's right. And sometimes, festivals sell international food. She wanted to try that, too.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I hope this isn't a disrespectful thing to say, but... I never knew my mother was so in touch with her inner child, haha.
Paimon:
That's not disrespectful at all! Paimon thinks your mom was the best of both — a big softie on the inside and a big sense of responsibility on the outside!
Kamisato Ayaka:
...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Without knowing it, I've ended up fulfilling several of my mother's wishes already. *sigh* But going to a festival is the one thing that I cannot do for her.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Perhaps this is one thing that can simply never be.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I understand.
Kamisato Ayaka:
...Thank you. I think I realize something now.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Mother and I are so similar in so many ways. The things she faced are things that I too will go on to face.
Kamisato Ayaka:
She chose to place her unfulfilled wishes onto the identity of Tsubaki. As for me... I've already decided.
Paimon:
Oh! So you've decided on an alter ego too?
Kamisato Ayaka:
No, um...
Kamisato Ayaka:
I don't plan to do anything like that. I think... I think I will set myself a new goal: To live each day without regrets.
Kamisato Ayaka:
So, um... Traveler, I... Ahem...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Whew, deep breaths, Ayaka, deep breaths...
Kamisato Ayaka:
*sigh* Would you be at all interested in checking out an Inazuman festival?
Paimon:
Paimon's been dying to go ever since we saw that poster! Paimon would love to go with you Ayaka!
Traveler:
So, you've really never been to a festival?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Hey, come on, don't make fun! It's just because I used to have the same concerns that my mother did... but now, I think I don't need to worry about it so much.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I'm going to be true to myself and fulfill the wish that my mother and I shared. I know that you of all people can understand me going my own way on this...
Kamisato Ayaka:
So... let's do this, you and me! Let's go to a festival together!
Traveler:
I'd love to join you.
Paimon:
Paimon wants to come! Festivals here have loads of tasty snacks too, right? Oh, and fun and games? Hee-hee!
Kamisato Ayaka:
...Great! Thanks, you guys!
Kamisato Ayaka:
If we head over now, we should still make it in time.
Paimon:
Oh, good point, today's the last day, right? What are we waiting for — let's go!
Now knowing that all this came from her mother's childhood wish, Kamisato Ayaka invites you to go with her to Amakane Island to take part in a festivity that she has been looking forward to for a long time now.
Talk to Kamisato Ayaka
As night falls, Kamisato Ayaka and you head near the festival area together...
Paimon:
We're here! But it doesn't seem as lively as Paimon imagined... What's going on?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Since it's the final day, many of the visitors must have already returned home.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I've heard that the peddlers often close up shop earlier on the last day because there are fewer people around.
Traveler:
Are we too late?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Hmm... I'll go and ask. Whatever happens, I at least need to go inside, just this once. Hm!
Paimon:
That's the way to go! We'll be right there with you.
Talk to Kamisato Ayaka
Kamisato Ayaka:
It hasn't closed yet, it's just that there aren't many people left... Let's hurry and see as much as we can!
Paimon:
Hey, look at that stall! They have so many masks!
Paimon:
Paimon's heard that everyone's supposed to wear a mask at these kinds of festivals. Is that rule still around nowadays, or...?
Kamisato Ayaka:
That used to be the custom, yes, and today, it's still a popular way to dress up during festivals. But it's not a hard-and-fast rule.
Sanden:
Hey! Is that who I think it is? Miss Kamisato, right?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Oh! Uh... Ahem. Greetings.
Paimon:
People seem to recognize Ayaka wherever we go! Guess that's just what it's like when you're a famous Inazuman...
Sanden:
Hahaha, but of course! The Kamisato Clan leads the Yashiro Commission. It's one of the most well-known clans in Inazuma.
Sanden:
Not least because back when Master and Miss Kamisato had just taken over the family's affairs, they used to make public appearances all the time.
Sanden:
Some of the younger generations have never even seen Miss Kamisato in person before. Being the age I am — I'm lucky enough to have seen her on many occasions over the years.
Kamisato Ayaka:
You're too kind. My brother and I simply go where we must to fulfill our duties.
Sanden:
Haha, but this is the first time I've seen anyone from your family at a festival. There must be some official business, I take it?
Kamisato Ayaka:
...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Oh, there isn't, actually. Today, I'm taking my traveler friend here around to see the sights.
Sanden:
Oh? A traveler? Huh, now that you mention it... You do look like you've come a long way to get here!
Sanden:
First time in Inazuma? Hope you enjoy yourself, young one.
Sanden:
Ah— excuse me one second.
Sanden:
Hey, everyone! Listen up! Don't close up yet! Miss Kamisato has come to join the festival!
Kamisato Ayaka:
N—No, it's not like that!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Please, there's no need to make a fuss, we're just here to—
Traveler:
Thank you!
Paimon:
Yeah, thanks a lot mister! If you hadn't let them know, they'd start closing down about now, right?
Paimon:
At least, it sure looks like that time of day.
Sanden:
Haha, yep, you got it! But on account of this being the first time Miss Kamisato has ever come to the festival, it seems only fair to keep things open a little longer!
Sanden:
Oh — here's a couple of masks for you. On the house.
Kamisato Ayaka:
No no no no no, you've been far too accommodating to us already, we couldn't possibly—
Sanden:
Ah, don't gimme all that! Here you go!
Sanden:
Here you go. It's not often that we regular folks get some attention from the Yashiro Commission, so I've gotta mark the occasion somehow! Besides, it'll make me look bad if you refuse, haha.
Kamisato Ayaka:
But...
Kamisato Ayaka:
...Okay, I... think I understand.
Traveler:
Thank you for your generosity, sir.
Sanden:
Hahaha, it's my pleasure! You have yourself a good time.
Paimon:
Sir, do you have anything for Paimon?
Sanden:
Ooh, hello there kiddo, um... I'm sorry, but we don't have any masks in your size.
Paimon:
Huh!? ...Surely you're not gonna let Paimon be the only one at the festival without a mask?
Kamisato Ayaka:
*chuckle* Paimon, don't worry, wearing a mask is optional...
Paimon:
But, but... Paimon doesn't wanna feel left out!
Sanden:
How about... a tree leaf? That should be enough to cover up that little face of yours.
Paimon:
What!? No way!
Sanden:
Ooh, okay then... Hmm, in that case, I'm afraid there's nothing I can do right now... But don't you worry, kiddo, I'll have a mini mask made specially for you when I get back.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I cannot thank you enough.
Sanden:
Ah, it's nothing! But I won't hold you up any longer — you should go and enjoy the festival while everything's still lit up.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Alright! Traveler, shall we?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Oh, wait! Um... Just one thing...
Kamisato Ayaka:
I need to explain myself. I got a little nervous back there and... I—I just made up any old excuse. But don't think of this as me taking you sight-seeing, please!
Kamisato Ayaka:
I brought you here because... because I genuinely wanted to spend time with you.
Kamisato Ayaka:
...Okay, great!
Talk to Kamisato Ayaka
Kamisato Ayaka:
Traveler, look, this stall's doing fortune slips.
Shimizu:
Miss Kamisato, hello there! You're out with friends today? What a rare privilege — welcome, welcome! Would you like to give it a go?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Okay! How much is it per draw?
Shimizu:
Hehehe, I wouldn't expect you to know this, but the Yashiro Commission was very good to my uncle on my father's side at one point in time. Thinking about it, it was when your father was around, I think he dealt with it personally.
Shimizu:
So you see? How could I possibly take your money?
Kamisato Ayaka:
What? A—Are you sure?
Shimizu:
Of course! If you like what you see, then please, be my guest. Same goes for your two friends here.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Traveler, Paimon... What do you think?
Paimon:
It seems like everyone wants to do something nice for Ayaka! So if they insist... who are we to resist!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Well, if that's how you feel, then... okay! We'll take you up on your kind offer, sir! Let's each do a draw.
Shimizu:
Alrighty then! Whenever you're ready.
Shimizu:
Draw a slip and reveal your fortune!
You draw a fortune slip.
Shimizu:
Open it up and see how you fare!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Whoa!
Paimon:
Which one did you get? Paimon got "Rising Fortune."
Kamisato Ayaka:
No way, we got the same one!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Traveler, what did you get?
Traveler:
Mine says "Great Fortune From Heaven."
Kamisato Ayaka:
Wow... You're so lucky!
Shimizu:
Congratulations are in order! Here's what Great Fortune From Heaven means: "The blessings of the gods are upon you. Your voyage ahead shall be plain sailing, and all your endeavors shall prosper." In other words, your good luck isn't about to run out anytime soon!
Paimon:
What a great sign. Good things lie ahead!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Congratulations.
Shimizu:
You all have very fine fortunes lined up. With this kind of luck, you'll certainly be able to achieve anything that you wish.
Paimon:
Well said! Here's hoping that our good luck will never run out.
Talk to Kamisato Ayaka
Kamisato Ayaka:
This food stall sells all kinds of Inazuman specialties. Anything you want to eat, it's my treat!
Paimon:
Wow, it all looks so good... Is it okay if Paimon has one of everything? *chuckle*
Kamisato Ayaka:
Hahaha, of course it is.
Paimon:
Hmm, but we don't want anything to go to waste. Let's try them one at a time.
Paimon:
Ayaka, Paimon wants those Dango!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Sure!
Traveler:
I'll have one of those pink pancake things.
Paimon:
Uh-huh, those look good too! Ooooh, but so do the Egg Rolls... Paimon will try an Egg Roll too, please!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Alright then. I too shall have a Sakura Mochi.
Murakami:
Alright, coming right up!
You try some fresh snacks...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Mmm! This Sakura Mochi is just delicious!
Murakami:
Not bad, huh? It's one of our best-sellers.
Paimon:
Please, sir, Paimon would like some more!
Kamisato Ayaka:
I don't know if it's rude of me to ask, but how is this kind of snack actually made?
Murakami:
Haha, you wanna try your hand at making it yourself? No problem, just give me a second and I'll write out the recipe for you.
Paimon:
A new recipe!
Kamisato Ayaka:
A—Are you sure about this? If you share the recipe... isn't that tantamount to giving away your trade secrets... or something?
Murakami:
Well, it was you who gave Kiminami Restaurant that recipe for an overseas dish, wasn't it?
Murakami:
Hehe, she and I are good friends. We trade culinary tips all the time.
Murakami:
Here you go, just treat it as me returning a favor on behalf of my friend.
Kamisato Ayaka:
...Thank you so much, I will study it very carefully and try my best to do it justice.
Murakami:
You there, you want the recipe too? Go on, I can see that you enjoyed it.
Traveler:
Thanks, boss!
Murakami:
There's no greater feeling than creating delicious food with your own two hands. You should definitely give it a try.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I will!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Once I've learned how to make it... will you two be my taste testers?
Paimon:
Ooh, definitely! Can't wait!
Traveler:
Looking forward to it already.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Alright... I'll do my best!
Talk to Kamisato Ayaka
Kamisato Ayaka:
This stall sells Prayer Plaques. It's an Inazuman tradition — you draw your wish onto a pentagonal piece of wood called a Prayer Plaque and pray that it will come true.
Paimon:
Sounds similar to the way people in Liyue release lanterns during Lantern Rite. Those are used for making wishes, too.
Yoshikawa:
Oh, welcome! Looking for Prayer Plaques? Every wish is sacred, and you've still got time to make yours before the festival ends!
Paimon:
Looks fun! Shall we give it a try?
Paimon:
...Wait, there's writing and drawing involved? Count Paimon out, then... Paimon's head's feeling kinda fuzzy after eating so much just now... not the best time for an intense burst of mental activity...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Two Prayer Plaques please, sir.
Yoshikawa:
Two Prayer Plaques for the young lady. There you go!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Traveler, have you decided on your wish?
Traveler:
Yep! How about you?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Yes.
Yoshikawa:
You can either draw a picture to represent your wish or write it out in words. Either way, once you've committed your wish onto your plaque, please hang it onto the Prayer Rack.
Paimon:
Wait, so they'll be on public display!?
Paimon:
Alright, Traveler, well, let's see what you got!
You hang your completed Prayer Plaque on the wall...
Kamisato Ayaka:
That will do for mine.
Kamisato Ayaka:
May I see yours?
Traveler:
You got it!
Kamisato Ayaka:
This is you and your sister, isn't it?
Kamisato Ayaka:
It's lovely.
Traveler:
Yes. I want her back.
Paimon:
You'll be back together one day. Paimon believes it, and you should too!
Kamisato Ayaka:
I believe it too. Your wish will surely come true.
Kamisato Ayaka:
And... I will keep you in my prayers.
Paimon:
Ayaka, what did you draw? Is that Tenshukaku?
Kamisato Ayaka:
That's right. I wish for peace and happiness for everyone in Inazuma, and good health for my family and friends.
Kamisato Ayaka:
*sigh* I do hope that wish can come true.
Traveler:
It will.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Thank you, that gives me hope.
Kamisato Ayaka:
*sigh* I think that might be all we have time for today.
Paimon:
Aw... It's time to leave already?
Kamisato Ayaka:
I'm afraid so. The festival is coming to a close.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Time flies when you're having fun... It seems to flow away from you like a rushing river... As precious and short-lived as a cherry blossom dancing in the wind...
Kamisato Ayaka:
...
Kamisato Ayaka:
It's time to leave.
Talk to Kamisato Ayaka
You return to Chinju Forest with Ayaka...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Traveler... Today was the first time in my life that I've ever been to a festival.
Kamisato Ayaka:
You've known me for some time now... I think you understand my personality, don't you?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Knowing me... I just know that today could not have been such a happy day without you.
Kamisato Ayaka:
So, thank you. Today really meant a lot to me, and the memories will always have a special place in my heart.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Festivals are great! There aren't many rules, everyone has that smile that comes from deep inside, and... it's just so carefree and happy...
Kamisato Ayaka:
If I ever get the chance... Hee-hee, I wanna go again.
Traveler:
I'd like to go again, too.
Kamisato Ayaka:
You too? Great!
Kamisato Ayaka:
Sometimes, I feel like I can relate to the determination you must have... to get your sister back.
Kamisato Ayaka:
...
Kamisato Ayaka:
I understand.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Family bonds are inseparable — no one can break them... They are the most important roots we have in this world.
Kamisato Ayaka:
You will find her. Come what may, you must never give up.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I will always be here for you as your... Ahem! As your friend. I will always support you.
Kamisato Ayaka:
...!
Kamisato Ayaka:
As long as you're happy, I'm happy.
movie
You and Ayaka stroll through the woods in the gentle moonlight. In this quiet and tranquil atmosphere, Ayaka once again asks you to witness her doing something she has always wanted to do:
Drawing out her paper fan, Ayaka steps into the stream, and with her song, she dances in the moonlight with the grace of a white heron in flight.
After the dance, Ayaka looks at you, her cheeks a rosy red. So this is what she wanted to ask you to witness.
Kamisato Ayaka:
What do you think of my dance? Did you... like it?
Paimon:
It was so pretty!
Paimon:
Beautiful, elegant, and... and something else Paimon can't put into words. *thinking* Paimon doesn't really know what it was, but, it is art.
Traveler:
It was delightful.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Phew... I'm not very good at this kind of dance. So as long as I didn't embarrass myself, that's all that matters.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I just... had a sudden urge, and I ran with it...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Hahaha... In a way, that sort of sums up today for me. Dancing like nobody's watching.
Kamisato Ayaka:
...
Kamisato Ayaka:
That goes for you too.
Kamisato Ayaka:
When I'm with you... time seems to slow down and speed up at the same time.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Anyway, it looks like this is goodbye for today.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I can see myself the rest of the way back.
Traveler:
Goodnight, Ayaka.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Goodnight, Traveler.
Traveler:
...
Although Ayaka has left, the melody she just hummed still echoes in your mind, and you can't help but hum it softly too...
Traveler:
♪