Your Name. / Volume 1 Finale-If the End of the World Is Coming.

"I have a better solution."

As Hasegawa Izumi spoke, she turned around and looked at the city in the distance.

Please tell me.

A glimmer of hope appeared in the Spirit Woman's eyes.

"Oh."

He chuckled softly.

Do you want to become a true god?

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Chapter 74 Your Name.

"What... does Your Excellency mean?"

The Spirit Woman looked puzzled.

Actually, it already had a guess in its mind, but it was too bold to ask directly.

"You, who grant everyone's wishes, aren't you practically a god?"

Hasegawa Izumi turned her head slightly, looking behind her.

"If this is a god... I'm willing."

The Spirit Woman hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"However, you are not yet qualified to become a true god, whether in terms of power or your self-centered way of doing things... In my opinion, you are just indulging in self-satisfaction, but that is normal, after all, this is the meaning of your birth."

Nibuya Morika suddenly interrupted.

"So-called gods must be powerful enough to be dead."

"It's more accurate to say that it's precisely because of their power that they are revered as gods."

Dekomori Sanae and Takanashi Rikka continued.

"Having ability but lacking wisdom is useless; you'll have to start learning all over again."

Natsukawa Masuzu added a sarcastic remark.

"You... you're right."

The Spirit Woman humbly accepted the answer.

According to Tou-ei tradition, it is actually more like a ' Tsukumogami), possessing great spirituality and intelligence comparable to humans, so it can also learn.

However, before, it had always used itself as a heartless wish-granting machine.

Through human perception, it also understood the potentially disastrous consequences of such a terrible abuse of power.

"So, I happen to have a job here. Would you like to take it?"

At this point, Hasegawa Izumi finally extended an olive branch.

"I do!"

The Spirit Woman readily agreed.

Afterwards, the Far East Magic Society group brought the Laughingless Cat Statue to Yagami Shrine.

Good afternoon, everyone.

Tsukamoto Yagumo was cleaning the shrine when he saw everyone arrive, so he put down his broom and greeted them.

When she arrived, the girls' expressions were somewhat strange.

Because the previous school uniform has been changed into a Miko outfit with a white top and red bottom.

"So cute!"

"Oh my, the Club President's hobby is quite peculiar."

Is this a requirement of the Sage?

"Does the Lord Sage like the Miko's outfit?"

Several close female friends immediately complained, though their tone was somewhat sarcastic.

"No, no... you've misunderstood."

Tsukamoto Yagumo hurriedly waved his hands and tried to explain.

"Our family exists because of our service to the shrine. In this generation, it's just my older sister and me. She's not interested in it, so I became the 'Miko'."

So, is this a coincidence?

The girls all turned their gazes to one side.

"Meow!"

Just then, the Black Cat Iori, who had been hiding to rest, ran out and pounced on him.

"Iori, do you miss me that much?"

Hasegawa Izumi didn't dodge; instead, she caught it, held it in her arms, stroked its fur, and smiled.

Meow~

Iori called out obediently.

"Good."

He nodded in satisfaction.

Petting cats is certainly fun, but it shouldn't interfere with important matters.

He looked at everyone and explained, "This is no coincidence, because I had already seen that Tsukamoto had such potential. As a stone servant of the gods, her abilities are perfectly suited."

The girls then realized that this was the reason for their previous agreement.

"Eh? Serving the gods?"

Tsukamoto Yagumo was stunned for a moment, almost thinking he had misheard.

Immediately afterwards, Hasegawa Izumi explained the situation to her and then asked them to introduce themselves.

When he heard that the other party was a statue that had become a spirit, Tsukamoto Yagumo was quite startled.

"So, sir, you intend for me to become the deity worshipped at this shrine?"

The Spirit Woman then understood his intention.

"But can we do it?"

Tsukamoto Yagumo asked somewhat uncertainly.

"With the abilities of the three of you, you are certainly capable of doing it... From this moment on, let's bring this shrine back to life."

Hasegawa Izumi spoke with certainty.

Now they had no choice but to agree, leaving them no room to back out.

"However, the name 'Yagami Shrine' should probably be changed, right? It would be better to target the worshippers."

Nibuya Morika came up with an idea.

"Two out of the three are cats, so how about we call it the Maaya Shrine?"

Takanashi Rikka thought for a moment, then her eyes lit up.

In the villages of Kawahira and Ukikai on Ishigaki Island, the deities worshipped during the sacrificial ceremonies held on the 8th or 9th day of the lunar calendar are divided into two gods: Maya and Toma Maaya.

Maya means cat in the local dialect, therefore, this god is also considered Cat God.

The name immediately gained everyone's approval.

"Then shouldn't we create a cult or something? Like the Meow Meow Divine Cult or something like Death!"

Dekomori Sanae put her mind to work.

"The name is cute, but... I guess it's unnecessary?"

The Spirit Woman looked embarrassed.

"Alright, let's do it this way. From today onwards, the Maaya Shrine is established. You will be the Cat God worshipped by everyone. You will listen to the wishes of all beings, understand their hearts, and respond in the most appropriate way. As for Tsukamoto, you will serve as the 'Miko,' responsible for communication between the gods. As for Iori, she can be a mascot."

Hasegawa Izumi thus clearly defined everyone's responsibilities.

Although it's a bit rough around the edges, let's get it running first and then fine-tune it if any problems arise.

"Is there anything else you'd like to add?"

He then swept his gaze across the area.

"I have one more question."

The Spirit Woman raised her hand.

"Explain."

"I... want a name."

It lowered its head, its fingertips lightly tapping together, like a shy little girl.

Seeing that everyone else had their own name, it couldn't help but feel a little envious, having been born from nothingness.

"Then, from now on, your name will be 'Cocoon'."

Hasegawa Izumi named it.

"Is the naming complete?"

Takanashi Rikka suddenly asked a question.

While the others were still puzzled, they heard Dekomori Sanae sigh and say, "Names can bring power. When the strong bestow them upon the nameless, they will bring them evolution or death. But this world obviously doesn't have such a rule yet... Death."

"Oh, I see."

Tsukamoto Yagumo listened with a mixture of understanding and confusion.

[This isn't some other world, you know!]

The other experts silently complained to themselves.

"I accept this name."

"I will also bear the Karma that come with this name."

"From now on, please address me by my first name."

The Spirit Woman quickly accepted it and said it solemnly.

Whether you break free from your cocoon and become a butterfly, or become trapped in your own cocoon, depends on your destiny.

Hasegawa Izumi spoke slowly, and took out a strange stone engraved with a spell from his pocket.

"Besides, you've placed this in the place of worship; I'll need it in the future."

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Chapter 1 End - If the End of the World Is Coming

Cocoon reached out and took the item without asking any questions out of curiosity.

As humans often say... curiosity killed the cat.

However, others lacked this awareness.

"Could this be the legendary 'Philosopher's Stone'?"

Takanashi Rikka said with a serious expression.

What is that?

Tsukamoto Yagumo raised a question.

"It is said to be an amplifier imbued with magic that ignores the principle of 'equivalent exchange' and can be used to refine any substance... With it, all sorts of incredible things can be accomplished!"