The so-called important work.
Lisa listened to wishes, while Yae Sakura granted them, letting the little girl properly experience the joy of being a shrine maiden.
She counted on her fingers as she recorded them. The common folk's wishes were always simple. Some wanted the bullies oppressing them to be punished, some wanted to find their lost kittens, while others desperately wished for their mothers to have a full meal...
Of course, those filthy wishes never had the chance to be voiced. They were kept outside an invisible human wall.
It was a team of plainclothes officers led by Ch'en, mingling with the crowd to ensure the entire street performance remained orderly. Not even Sora had such a grand escort.
It was simply Madam Wei's order.
Ch'en had specifically called her. From their years of acquaintance, although Princess Fumizuki's tone had remained as usual, Ch'en somehow sensed a hint of guilt that had never been there before.
Was she afraid?
No. She was a woman who could keep Wei Yenwu in line. There was little in the world that could frighten her.
Then why?
Other than simple fondness, Ch'en could think of no other reason. Perhaps Princess Fumizuki had sent her to become an idol purely because she liked that nine-tailed fox girl.
Mm... that had to be it.
Feeling that she had uncovered the truth, Ch'en stopped dwelling on it and began watching her colleagues while keeping an eye out for suspicious individuals.
Swire had actually led a team in cheering, and her moves were surprisingly professional.
But was this in compliance with the Plainclothes Officer Code of Conduct?
The atmosphere grew more fervent. Hoshino recorded thirteen different wishes, then set off alone without alerting anyone.
Normally, this would have been the perfect occasion to deploy the legendary phantom