Byakuren Hijiri
Byakuren Hijiri's Fantasy Rebirth Story
Byakuren
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Byakuren
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You speak to the masses during the day and pray to Buddha at night...
Yukari
...even though not a single one of your disciples is awake.
Yukari
You're such a hard worker, Head Priest.
Byakuren
―Yukari Yakumo.
Byakuren
And PLAYER.
Good evening, Miss Byakuren.
Byakuren
Good evening, PLAYER. It's so rare to have the two of you together here.
Byakuren
So what brings you here, Yukari Yakumo?
Yukari
You can stop looking so serious. Aren't you a supporter of youkai?
Byakuren
I also support humans. And if it's between a youkai such as yourself and the still young PLAYER, then...
Yukari
I was just joking.
Yukari
I'm sure you know about special humans in Gensokyo. Reimu Hakureiーthe Hakurei shrine maiden, is the perfect example.
Yukari
The Child of Miare is also a human with a unique role involving the history of Gensokyo.
Yukari
Others stand on the boundary between humans and youkai, like Youmu Konpaku, the half-human half-phantom.
Yukari
If you think about it, there are many other mysterious humans in Gensokyo.
Yukari
Sakuya Izayoi is a human who serves vampires in a unique place known as the Scarlet Devil Mansion.
Yukari
Sanae Kochiya acts as a go-between for humans and gods and is known as a living god herself.
Yukari
Reisen Udongein Inaba is a moon youkai rabbit who descended to Earth and was given a human name.
Yukari
And Marisa Kirisame is still a human girl despite also being a magician who resides in the Forest of Magic.
Yukari
They're all people who show up one way or another when an incident occurs.
Yukari
Then there are those like Kosuzu Motoori. But being the head priest, you probably already know all of this.
Byakuren
What are you getting at?
Yukari
It should be obvious to a high priest as wise as yourself.
Yukari
PLAYER is... different from all of them.
...?
Yukari
You too were human once upon a time. And some of your disciples were also originally humans.
Yukari
Especially, Minamitsu Murasa and Ichirin Kumoi. Those two have also shown up to deal with some disturbances.
Yukari
I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.
Yukari
You used to be humans but aren't anymore... This temple is like a counterpart of the Divine Spirit Mausoleum.
Byakuren
...
Byakuren
...
Byakuren
I don't know. I am an ascetic monk, so I hardly understand what you're saying...
Byakuren
...but since you're here with PLAYER, I'll assume that you're serious.
Yukari
As expected of the Sealed Great Magician. I'm glad you're quick to catch on.
Yukari
And, look...
Yukari
I brought some special "hot water" with me.
Yukari
Let's sit back and have a nice talk.
Byakuren
Hehe, nice joke. I'm a monk, you know?
...?!
Yukari
And some cola for PLAYER.
Byakuren
...there's also a theory that everyone is either the future or past reincarnation of everyone else. Do you understand?
This is so complex...!
Yukari
Hm, I see. Rebirth is not something that always takes place in the future when looking at a timeline.
Yukari
Not only that, but it also... sounds like you're describing something else.
Byakuren
And what would that be?
Yukari
No, it's nothing.
Yukari
Let's continue talking about this another time.
Byakuren
Yes, that would be best.
...?
Byakuren
If you would like to know about it in more detail... then you should probably ask the Yama of Hell about it.
Byakuren
The Yama is the one who deals with rebirth after all.
Yukari
That's true.
Yukari
Ah, yes. I came here today to give you this.
Byakuren
Is that...
Byakuren
...the thing you were talking about the other day? It's already complete?
Yukari
Kourindou made it overnight.
Byakuren
May I have a look?
Yukari
Yes, of course.
Byakuren
This...!
Byakuren
...is beautiful! Is it really OK for someone like me to wear this...?!
Yukari
There's no reason why a monk should always have to wear simple clothes. Besides, aren't monks inherently flamboyant?
Yukari
All the believers will be screaming "Lady Yaobikuni" with joy when they see you in that.
Byakuren
Thank you so much for giving me such a wonderful present. Thank you Yukari Yakumo, PLAYER.
I'm sure it will look really good on you!
Byakuren
Heehee, thank you.
Yukari
Your battles of bullets clearly show how good you are. You're not only powerful but also flamboyantly beautiful!
Yukari
You truly are the Sealed Great Magician.
Yukari
An enchantress who was once a human but is now a youkai.
Byakuren
Don't say such embarrassing things about a monk like me.
Yukari
There you go feigning innocence again...
Yukari
Then why is the bottle of "hot water" that I brought already empty?
Byakuren
Hehehe.
Yukari
Heehee.
(Adults are so complicated...)
Costume Presentation
Byakuren Hijiri
I desire a world where humans and youkai are equal. But humans still exclude youkai, just as they did back when I was at the temple. I doubt even a single human in this world would support my desire... Wait, you agree? With me? Really?!
