Celestial Saga

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Emi-

“I would’ve been home hours ago if Kaito didn’t get me caught up in all that at the shop.”

I guess it’s alright. I got alot of hours earlier in the week, so one slow day shouldn’t matter Besides, after today, I’ll finally have a much larger time budget to work with on a given day

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Emi-

I made it just time, it’s already so dark..

Emi-

It was at that time, that I noticed a group of shady guys near my apartment

Even though I’m a recluse, I tend to keep stock of who lives in my area.

For someone who lives on their own, this is a basic skill to develop at some point.

Even though Japan is a very safe country, there is an exceedingly high number of stalker cases, and sexual harassment.

Either way, this felt like a situation that I was long since trained for from a young age.

As I got within 30 feet of my door, the group of five men quickly shuffled their way over, with the lead guy sauntering in his gait.

Shifty Guy-

“Excuse me but, we were wondering, are you that fortune-teller that does livestreams?”

Emi-

“No.”

Shifty Guy-

“Yea you are, we know who-”

“HEY STOP WALKING AWAY FROM US!!!”

Emi-

“Already have the door key in hand. One smooth motion and-“

Emi–

The vast majority of attacks made on women occur at critical points of vulnerability.

In recent times, the most common moments where they are attacked are at doors where they need to produce a key or code to enter, and in the evening or other down times.

What this means is, most women are attacked right at their own front door, which many would assume is the one of the safest places to be.

As a result, girls are taught at an early age that, if they’re somehow on their own in public, to minimize that window by taking as little time as possible to go from point A to B.

Needless to say, there was no wasted effort in my movement, with the shady guy’s shout’s being almost immediately muffled behind the slam of my door

Emi-

“….

“Sounds like they’re running off. Typical. Why even try to hold me up if you’re that scared of me calling the cops?”

Emi-

“I forgot to close the curtains…So that’s how they must’ve known to expect me.”

As I went over to close my curtains there was a loud battering noise behind me

Emi-

Emi-

My front door was being bashed in, the sound of multiple guys attempting to kick it in

Shifty Guy-

“You should’ve played along!!! Now you’re gonna get fucked u-???”

“The hell is this bitch doin?”

Emi–

The Edelwein Clan itself does not originate from Japan. Rather, our bloodline has melded multiple cultures, blending different systems of belief into our practice as mystics, fortune tellers and exorcists.

I quickly began to shuffle out my on-hand tarot deck, picking a decent spot to sit down by the time the strangers are inside my home.

To them, it must’ve seemed like I was a hostess waiting for their arrival

Shifty Guy-

” Have you lost your mind? We’re in your damn house and you’re sitting there playing 52 pickup?”

“Bwahaha!! What’d I tell ya boys, these fake psychics are all loony!”

Emi-

While already potent on their own, what happens when different occult beliefs become unified into a mechanism, all within a person’s hands?

Emi-

“I’m reading your fortune.”

Shifty Guy-

“What???”

Emi-

“I underestimated you. You’re all in control here, and I’m sure you’ll do whatever you set out to do to me at this point, so I’ll read your fortune at least.”

“Considering that I normally charge a minimum of 3000 yen, this is a good deal.”

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Since ancient times, there exists an eternal axiom of human nature.

When a person extends themselves, and renders a service for someone else, it is actually a spectacular thing to see, and to experience. Can you recall when someone has picked up an item you’ve dropped? Or someone who let you go ahead of them in a grocery store line? Then without a doubt, you are able to hone in on exactly that very magic.

When one offers to read another’s fortune for free, it is not merely a gesture of goodwill, but a profound act that taps into the very essence of our being.

This act, seemingly simple, resonates with a primordial chord deep within us, compelling us to accept.

Imagine, if you will, the scene….: A human holds out a treat to a wild animal that crosses their path in a park.

There is an indescribable magic that transpires in the moment of the animal forgoing all of it restraint to simply trust this human who now offers them an item.

Benevolence!!!

( 仁慈 )

This is not just about curiosity or the allure of the mystical; it is about the ancient bond of trust and vulnerability that is forged in the act of giving and receiving.

Shifty Guy-

” Hrmph, well…I do love me some free shit. Sure, I’ll see what your psycho babble is all about!!!”

-To be continued

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