God-Summoning Shaman (Multiverse Trail 1-4)
The usual outfit of Reimu from Multiverse Trail 4. Fate sent her off on her journey far too soon.
The usual outfit of Reimu from Multiverse Trail 4. Fate sent her off on her journey far too soon.
Joutenki refers to a clear, sunny sky. This seems like a slightly odd temperament for this Reimu since she doesn't have the sunniest disposition. Reimu acts as freely as the wind (Wood Phase), but she also has responsibilities as the Hakurei shrine maiden (Sun Essence). The strong and kind Wood Phase resists Water Phase, because water nourishes wood, but it is weak to Metal Phase, because metal carves wood. The alluring and arrogant Sun Essence resists the diverse and uncooperative Star Essence, but it is weak to the cooperative and indecisive Moon Essence.
The ability of Reimu Hakurei from Multiverse Trail 4 (a Touhou LW original). It's basically the same as the abilities belonging to most other Reimus. An altered path of fate cannot always be explained by simply following its branches back to the beginning. Seemingly inconsequential differences at the start cause gaps to form that eventually grow so big they devour everything. It's like how two ships setting sail side-by-side can end up miles apart when they reach the opposite shore. This behavior is known as chaos. But chaos isn't anything special. It exists in all things. Reimu Hakurei's life was meant to be much more peaceful. Well, perhaps "peaceful" isn't the correct word. Even compared to previous Hakurei shrine maidens, she's usually quite busy with resolving incidents and exterminating youkai. Despite wanting nothing more than to laze about drinking tea, she always seems to get caught up in something. This applies to most Reimus, including the big blue Reimu. However, this tiny Reimu takes this to the extreme. Why is she in such a rush? This parallel world shouldn't exist. It was conjectured and then subsequently judged to be impossible, like a rough sketch shut away in a drawer with the others, never to see the light of day. It is by removing impossible fragments like this one that the remaining fragments can shine. The following is a fortuitous report written by a lunar princess who acts as a vessel for divine spirits. It was recorded in her old-fashioned notebook. "You shouldn't beat yourself up about it, Reimu." After enduring Yukari Yakumo's harsh tutelage, Reimu was sent to the Moon to complete her training. There, she met a Lunarian lady―a mythical god-summoning expert. She was also an experienced shrine maiden. "Y-You think?" "I don't fully understand what you're going through, but you and I both have the power to summon the Yaoyorozu no Kami." The lunar princess gracefully drew her sword and then stared at its blade. Reimu was told that even though that sword doesn't have the ability to summon gods, as one of the three sacred treasures, it can act as a vessel for divine spirits just like the princess. It's strange, but perhaps that's why she saw a crescent Moon when she looked at the sword. "Be it in training or battle, I have called down all kinds of divine spirits to inhabit my body. Do you understand what that means, Reimu?" Reimu tilted her head to the side and considered the question. The lunar princess usually trains rabbits, and Reimu was pretty sure that rabbits couldn't summon gods. That would mean that training her to summon gods was a rare opportunity for both her and the lunar princess. That was all the tiny Reimu was able to figure out. "No, I don't..." "Haha, I expected as much." A forest of peach trees lined the Sea of Tranquility's shore. However, they weren't normal peach trees but lunar peach trees. Their leaves never wilt, and they bear fruit all year round. The otherworldly peaches that hang from their branches constantly exude a sweet and fantastical scent. Reimu sat down on a big root, exhausted from all the training. The lunar princess handed her a peach and gently patted her head as if saying she could eat it whenever she wanted. Reimu found it hard to believe that she was the same princess who fought her so fiercely in a battle of bullets earlier. "As you summon more and more gods, you begin to lose track of who you are. You lose only a tiny sliver of your identity with each summon... but it builds up over time." "What?" Reimu dropped her peach as she saw a shadow cast over the princess's face, like a waning Moon. "That's why it might be a good thing that you think you're not ready to summon gods yet. The fewer gods you summon, the better." [The report ends here.] Mini-Tajikarao (Early Form) Due to this Reimu's altered fate, her friend became a Satellite much earlier than planned. Mini-Tajikarao is a special type of Satellite called a Foundling. In this tiny form, it is almost impossible to read what she is thinking unless you're a satori youkai. That said, she doesn't seem to have any issue with how things turned out. In fact, she seems to enjoy hanging around the tiny Reimu. Perhaps she feels obligated to express the emotions that Reimu keeps bottled up inside.
The Spread Shot of Reimu Hakurei from Multiverse Trail 4 (a Touhou LW original). She eliminates threats to humans in this attack. In her rush to master this youkai extermination technique, she trained against countless youkai. They all enjoyed facing this tiny Reimu's cute and slightly awkward attacks! Mizuchi: "The Hakurei shrine maiden shouldn't be entertaining youkai. Then again, the youkai seem just as bad..."
The Focus Shot of Reimu Hakurei from Multiverse Trail 4 (a Touhou LW original). She releases her sentient purification rod in this attack. Reimu's purification rod became a bewitched item much earlier in this world. Like many others, it fully supports Reimu in her training. It also believes that it's the only one who can truly defend Reimu when she's in danger. It had assumed that its biggest rival would be the needles quickly forged by a karakasa-obake, but the tool it really has to watch out for is the broom that transformed into a high-speed shrine cleaning device. Yin-Yang Orbs: "..."
A Spell Card of Reimu Hakurei from Multiverse Trail 4 (a Touhou LW original). She performs a hastily devised god-summoning ritual in this attack. This was the first god-summoning technique she learned from Yukari Yakumo. This Reimu may be young, but she is far from stupid. It didn't take her long to realize how strange it was that a youkai knew shrine maiden techniques. Perhaps it had something to do with the formation of Gensokyo's barrier, but she was still suspicious... Marisa: "It's kinda crazy that Reimu can do all this. Like, she's basically the same age as me."
A Spell Card of Reimu Hakurei from Multiverse Trail 4 (a Touhou LW original). She performs a hastily devised god-summoning ritual in this attack. She learned this technique from Watatsuki no Yorihime. It can also be used to create alloys. Apparently, Mizumaru, who's skilled at crafting jewels from minerals, Kasen, who has a mysterious and fateful connection with metal, and the insatiably curious Aya are all members of the ever-growing Tiny Reimu Fan Club. It seems Aunn is the only one who watches over her while managing to keep a cool head. Aunn: "Miss Reimu won't admit it, but she actually quite enjoys all the attention."
The Last Word of Reimu Hakurei from Multiverse Trail 4 (a Touhou LW original). She performs a traditional Shinto dance with a strong divine spirit. "Have I been tricked? Maybe I shouldn't have trusted her so readily. I have to find Yukari and get her to tell me the truth. My instincts tell me that my fate has ended... but I have no idea how. Had Yukari always known this would happen? Or did this come as a surprise to her, too? I can't let this go until I know for sure. She must've had a good reason... right? Stop laughing, Mini-Tajikarao. Aren't you two best friends? If you know something, tell me."
Reimu usually carries it around on her back. Yukari made the strap for her, but she wrote her name on it.
"I was told that I shouldn't have learned to summon gods so soon... but so what? It can't be that bad, right?"
For some reason, Mini-Tajikarao is always active. Perhaps it's so she can always watch over the impetuous Reimu.