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here is your Shion Yorigami from Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni created by Ryukishi07 bros

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It was around noon and the sun was high in the sky, despite its best efforts the chill still prevailed but it was mitigated by an endless golden warmth. Hana's scarf was loose and her mittens hidden in her sleeves ready as her gohei was to be drawn quickly and brandished against the cold.

Her last job had been finished quickly enough, clearing up some spiteful tool spirits before they fully formed in the old warehouse on the edge of the village. Aside from some patrols and returning a book to Suzunaan she didn't have much else to do today, which is why it was a relief that she met up with Sanae.

Sanae herself had been busy proselytizing at the north end of the village square along with her faithful who distributed flyers and coupons in equal measure. It was lunch time however, and even half-gods needed breaks here and there; so with a smile Sanae accepted Hana's invite to lunch and the two shrine maidens descended upon a new and popular restaurant that was unstaffed and unsolicited by the youkai that seemed a little too brazen for either's tastes.

It didn't take long for the two to be seated despite the rush, it seemed Sanae knew the store owner and while Hana felt embarrassed at cutting to the front of the line ahead of the other patrons she was relieved that she didn't have to sit in torment while smelling all the wonderful foods being served. Once they were seated it didn't take very long for Hana to ask what she had done only for Sanae to wink, "It wasn't much, just that the master had been trying for a child for quite a while till he paid a visit to our shrine. A quick blessing from Suwako-sama took care of any issues~!"

Ah, Hana supposed it was about what she expected. Being a living god must have its perks, must be nice~ Either way, the food was quick to arrive and it looked as delicious as it smelled, the two girls mostly made small talk about this and that. No need for deep conversation to spoil the meal after all. Hana felt nice, after all back when things were easier and she could still see a clear future Sanae had been one of the few women that she wanted as a mother and once again she understood why.

Sanae's smile was easygoing and she seemed to have many interesting things to talk about, even if the subject of her conversation veered into the mundane the way she said things and the energy behind her words gave them a spirit all their own. Even listening was a skill she had, while Hana's much less interesting stories were spoken across the table Sanae still somehow spiced them up, interjecting when appropriate and rarely overstepping her bounds to comment. Much like when she was Marisa she felt secure enough to even drink, there was little that could go wrong when she was at her side, it was remarkably peaceful.

Alas the conversation inevitably veered into more serious waters as they enjoyed some after dinner sweet-sake, the servers that seemed to hurry some of the other clients didn't' bother them in the slightest in that regard. Hana couldn't help but bring up the the last bit of good news she heard last time she was a guest at her shrine, "Oh, that's right. I never heard how Kanako-sama's meeting went with the Tengu, is there anything I should know?"

Hana could guess the news as Sanae's face gave a troubled expression as she mulled over her words and sighed, "It didn't go well from what she explained, It seems the tengu are too invested in that filthy place to want to work against it"

Her true feelings must have shown on her face, as Sanae was quick to add on, "It's dumb but its just politics you know! You really shouldn't let it get to you Hana-chan, Its not even close to being over and negotiations always flop on the first run! Even as we speak Kanako-sama is considering new bargaining chips and all!"

The green haired miko and living god of the mountain took Hana's hand in hers and gave her a gentle smile, "Lets not focus on it okay, Its not much but how about we get some sweets after we're done? It always makes me smile~"

Faced with a gentle disposition that could settle even the most fussy of children Hana couldn't help but give in and cracked a small smile, if only things had been different...


With the sun still on their shoulders the two walked to the sweets shop letting their meal go down by taking the long way, suddenly a memory came to her head as she passed a black and white shop sign advertising cheap knick-knacks. Hana brought it up without any hidden motives as she spoke aloud, "You know earlier today I saw Marisa-sensei enter into that building. I really admire how kind she is to risk herself going in there so much" Hana caught herself, "Ah sorry, I know we're not talking about business and all but I can't help to admire how she goes in even outside of our scheduled visits and all. You think I should send her with a gift next time?"

Hana couldn't quite understand why Sanae's expression looked a little vacant for a bit, something she ate?