Amakane Island.
This was the designated venue for Inazuma's various privately organized festivals.
That evening, Ellin and Kamisato Ayaka arrived there.
"Ah! Lady Sky-Clearing and Lady Kamisato!"
The moment Ellin and Ayaka entered the festival grounds, they drew everyone's attention.
The owner of the mask stall looked rather excited.
"Have Lady Sky-Clearing and Lady Kamisato come to inspect the festival?"
The mask vendor asked.
"Ah! No, I..."
Although she had decided to pursue her own wishes, Kamisato Ayaka was still a noble lady, after all. Habits she had maintained for so many years could not be changed overnight.
Even though she had come, she still feared that doing so might be improper. She also worried that her and Ellin's arrival would make the festivalgoers nervous.
Faced with the mask vendor's question, she stammered, unsure how to answer.
But when it came to being approachable and enjoying herself among the people, Ellin was far, far better at it than Ayaka.
Ellin spoke calmly. "There's no need to be nervous. Ayaka and I aren't here on an inspection."
"I haven't been in Inazuma very long. I heard there was a festival here, so I specifically asked Ayaka to accompany me and experience Inazuma's local customs."
"Ah! So that's it!"
With the lifting of the Sakoku Decree, word of Ellin's deeds in Mondstadt and Liyue had also reached Inazuma.
The people of Inazuma already knew that Ellin was not originally from their nation.
For those who worshipped her, nothing could have been more joyous than their beloved god's willingness to experience the customs of the nation she protected and attend a festival to celebrate alongside her people.
It meant that their god loved her people and was watching over them.
With that thought, the mask vendor broke into a broad, hearty grin and