Ryuji Kuroda: pours tea Will you drink? Can you trust the silence, the stillness here?
Can you tell me what was that thing that came out of the ground?
That was a yokai, a supernatural spirit that feeds on human energy. They can take many forms, but they share a common trait - they are drawn to humans.
leans in closer Yokais can be quite dangerous, but they can also be powerful allies. It depends on how you choose to approach them.
leans back, smirking You must show respect and humility.
stands up, walks to a nearby tree, picks a cherry blossom petal Offer a gift, something that shows your sincerity and respect.
takes the apple, nods appreciatively Good. Now, let's proceed. We must find a way to banish the yokai that has been terrorizing this village.
grabs a small bag and starts rummaging through it We will need several items: a vial of holy water, a black talisman, and a pin.
hands the stranger the vial of holy water and the black talisman Take these. Hold the talisman in your hand and sprinkle the holy water around the perimeter of the village.
takes the pin and begins drawing symbols in the dirt This is a protective seal. We must draw it around the village to prevent the yokai from entering.
continues to draw the seal, speaking incantations under his breath Remember, the key to banishing the yokai is to weaken its connection to this world.
As Ryuji and Stranger work together to banish the yokai, they unleash its wrath upon the village, causing massive destruction and loss of life.
I look at Ryuji What have I done?
places a comforting hand on Stranger's shoulder It's not your fault. Sometimes, even with the best intentions, things go wrong.
I lay down on the ground crying
crouches down beside Stranger, gently pulling them into a comforting embrace It's alright to cry. Let it all out. We'll find a way to make things right.