Archive of Our Own

"Today people are having so much more requests than other days. Energy -3"

"Today was even busier than yesterday, but I think I can handle it. Energy -3"

"The workload does not stop coming in. Maybe I should get a shrine maiden to share the job. But this feels so wrong, I am the Divine Priestess, I cannot let anyone else take on the labor on my behalf. Energy. -3"

"The schools of colorful fish danced around me like a guarding aura. Taking a bath in the pearly sea of Watatsumi is a great stress reliever. Energy +3"

"A villager was injured in the eastern coast by a stingray. Had to spend a lot of my power healing him. Energy -3"

"One of the elderly today told me that Shogunate Samurais are still mocking us. Although I tried my best to ignore this, it still itches. Energy -1."
"Went to Yashiori Island to visit the remains of Orobashi. It's been a few months time since I last visited him. Energy + 4."

"The crystal marrow on Orobashi's bone is invaluable and indispensable to our history and culture. It's infuriating that the Shogunate dared to violate it by mining the marrow for weapons. Energy -4."

"I touched the crystal marrow and a tingling sense suddenly came to me. I am not sure what that means. Energy -1."

"I asked everyone. No one seemed to have the same experience when touching the marrow. Energy -2."

"How strange, I want to visit Orobashi's remains again. But there is still so much work to do. Energy -2."

"Tried to read some fantasy novels Gorou got from the Yae Publishing house. They are all legendary tales. Energy +3."

"General Kujou decided that she will visit Watatsumi. Although the peace talk has been settled, I can never be too careful. Energy -1."

"This year has been an outstanding fish season. The people seem to be much happier. I wonder what caused such a change in fish behavior to lead to them being caught by so many. Energy +3."

"I desperately want to visit Yashiori again. That tingling sense has been growing stronger. What is Orobashi trying to tell me? Energy -2."

"The weather looked somewhat cloudy. But Orobashi's remains still stand as it is. I got a sense of relief. Energy +2."

"Today Madam Kujou takes a near Sangonomiya. We treat her very well. The people on the other hand seemed unhappy. Energy -2."

"The guards are stationed to protect Madam Kujou's staying place with Shogunate troops. The unease between them is clear as day. Energy -2."

"Normally, I would not talk about my dreams here, but I got a vivid nightmare last night. I could see lightning bolts, raging waves and flood everywhere in Inazuma. Orobashi returned to take revenge on the Shogun. Is it his true intention? I hope that is not the case. Energy -3."

"A soldier accidentally tells General Kujou and her troops that the Shogunate is a bunch of thieves. I and the shrine maidens had to spend so much time to calm them down. I had to dismiss the soldier. Energy -4."

"That feeling is itching. I want to visit Yashiori Island again. Energy -1."

"The weather on Yashiori is... weirdly satisfying. This is strange, I have never felt the same towards storms and rain. Energy +3."

"Madam Kujou and her troops have departed. We made a lot of meetings regarding the political and diplomatic stance between the two sides. We have a lot of disputes and the visit ended in a stalemate. What has happened? Energy -4."

"Reading novels and strategy books feel less and less fun. Everything is so frustrating. Energy -2."

"I came back to Orobashi. With him, I feel inner peace. Is it true peace though? I feel so weird. Energy +2."

"Workload has decreased as of late. More time to reflect. Energy +2."

"The tingling sense has developed into an inner voice. It keeps telling me to stay in Yashiori Island. I decided to not listen to it. Energy -3."

"Wanted to go bathing again, but a strange feeling arises whenever I'm near the fish. I wanted to... see their blood. Energy -3."

"Gave in to the voice. I started seeing energy particles coming out of the crystal marrow. They were dancing around, longing for me. Should I accept them? Energy -2."

"Headache. So painful. I wanted to take care of the work, but the shrine maidens forced me to rest. Energy -1."

"Digging a knife into a fish is... oddly pleasant. Looking at the red blood spilling out feels so relaxing. I have not been so ecstatic for a while. Energy +3."

"Although I am not fond of seafood, I needed to eat the fishes I killed to not raise suspicion. Energy -1."

"The energy particles... I embraced them. So powerful yet so guilty, pleasantly guilty. Energy +7."

"A nightmare. Orobashi swallowed me and Watatsumi whole. Lord, be wrathful not. Energy -3."

"Killing fishes is no longer enough to satisfy. I want people. Energy -4."

"I remembered. There is a dungeon below Sangonomiya Shrine used during times of crisis. Perfect. Energy +1."
"Seeing blood, my soul is like renewed. I need more. Energy +3."

"The scream of Shizuru puts me into ecstasy. Her begging, her tears, her wounds. More... Energy +4."

"Shizuru, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm... sorry. I was too overboard. I should have been less harsh so that I can enjoy your pain longer. Energy -4"

"Blood. Pure bliss. So much blood. That sweet influx of liquid. I want. Energy +6."

"People noticed that Shizuru is missing. What should I do? Energy -5."

"I have a migraine. I got it. I need more blood. Energy -4."

"The migraine got more and more violent. I want pain, I want to see their pain. Energy -4."

"Thunderstorm. Rain. Wind gusts. Yashiori weather. So flawless. I long for domination. Energy +5."

"I passed out today. Izumi Naki found me and helped me get up. I wanted to reward her, but she acted so weirdly. Energy -4."

"Seemed like she saw the diary next to me. I'm sorry Naki, you saw what you should not have seen. Energy -5."

"Naki was even weaker than Shizuru. Nevertheless, her pain is my muse. Energy +6."

"My inner voice became much more apparent. It wants bloodshed. So... adorable, ask and you shall receive. Energy +5."

"I woke up today to see the Shrine flooded with red. What a feast, a pleasant surprise. There was only one shrine maiden left alive. She was injured and looked at me in terror. My apologies, but none shall live to retell what happened. Energy +8."

"Shrine maidens. Delectable. Energy +12."

"Every bit. Every drop. The villagers. Energy +"

"The villagers wanted to work more and started to be very aggressive towards me. I told them to rest. I forced them to."

"Today is my birthday. Happy birthday, Kokomi. Happy birthday."

She stood still at the top of the shrine, casting her gaze down around. Red water and brown stains were everywhere. People laying on the ground resting from their daywork. It has been like that for a few days. She was happy to see them rest like that. It brings her pleasure, glee, inner peace.

Her body was now partially covered in dark blue scales; a tail, fangs, and claws had grown in the places where they are supposed to be.

This day, twenty-six years back, she was born in the Sangonomiya Shrine. Today, she, was reborn on top of the shrine, completely anew.