Chapter 1: One: The Various Forms of Desire
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Koai was on the throne, sitting there without doing anything in particular. Her warmth still lingered there, and it was a shame to leave it.
Should I get moving soon... no, I still want to feel this.
Just as she tried to get up, her heart was pulled back to the throne. After repeating this a few times, the light pouring into the mansion began to take on a red hue.
Dusk, is it? Someday, I'd like for the two of us to watch it together.
Koai watched the red light of the sunset, imagining herself nestled close to her. Even though it wasn't real, it felt a little warm. That warmth also reminded her of her immediate goal.
First, let's try to gather some sweet wine (Ope) around here. I'm sure she'll be happy to drink it.
...That was a good idea, but what would be the best way to go about it? For now, to get a lead, she decided to visit the man from the tavern she met this morning.
Koai put the small item she received from her into her pocket and headed for the tavern. On the way, she saw an old woman shouting.
"Oh, god! An avatar (gongen)! It is an avatar!!"
"Oh, god! May our gratitude (hōsha) bring peace (yasu) to your divine spirit (mitama)!"
"An avatar! An avatar!!"