The usual outfit of Byakuren, the racer. Who wouldn't want a doggo in their sidecar?
Wheel of Dharma Diva
Voice Lines
Gacha Pickup
I'm Byakuren Hijiri from race No.1,000. The motorcycle is Vimana, and the doggo is Shiun! Shiun, say hello... Nice job! Who's a good boy? Who's a good boy?!
Introduction
Yippee, I came first! Or not. Did I break through the spacetime barrier? With Vimana, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised. Um, you there. Is there a place where the faithful gather near here? A temple or a shrine... Wait, this is a shrine. I'm Byakuren Hijiri, the traveling monk. This doggo here is Shiun. I'm in the middle of a race, so I want to refuel and tune up my motorcycle.
Purple Heart
There must be plenty of monks that travel on motorcycles, right? Teehee!
Blue Heart
There's nothing more freeing than blazing a trail across a wide-open Gensokyo on my own motorcycle!
Green Heart
You don't have battles of bullets while racing? ...Hm, are you sure this world isn't the exception? I see. Yes, you're right.
Orange Heart
In our world, incidents are basically races across Gensokyo. The courses are huge, with loads of checkpoints to pass through. They're freestyle races, so you have to get to the finish on your own while defending yourself.
Pink Heart
I race because I want a place for the youkai to live. I want to find a place for animals like Shiun, who don't have homes, to live too. They said whoever wins the races can have whatever they desire!
Summer
In summer, I want to drive endlessly along the coast... Ah, if only there were a sea in Gensokyo... What? There's a Gensokyo with an ocean?! Wh-Where?!
Login
All right, are you going to help me give Vimana another tune-up today? Right, first up... we have to feed Shiun! Teehee!
Enhancement
Vimana just powered up! Let's go, Shiun!
Return
Splendid battle, everyone. Right, I suppose I'll give Vimana a tune-up.
Home 1
Vimana's engine is a prayer wheel. Inside, there's a sutra scroll, so when you spin the wheel, you accumulate as much merit as you would normally acquire from reciting sutras.
Home 2
You can amass merit by spinning the prayer wheel. On the flip side, if you feed it merit, it spins. Vimana uses my merit as fuel to drive on.
Home 3
I have to acquire merit to keep fueling Vimana. The best way to do that is to preach at a shrine and get people to convert.
Reaction 1
You're a good boy, Shiun. *pats head*
Reaction 2
Oh, you want some pats too? *pats head*
Reaction 3
I didn't think you'd both fall asleep on my lap at once.
Task
Tasks? That's great. *pats hea― ...Too soon?
Task Complete
Great job, you finished your task! Now it's time for... *pats head*
Mail
Shiun brought a letter. Yep, it's for you.
Errand Finished
Someone just got back. Shiun's starving.
Start of Battle
Full throttle! Let's go, Vimana!
Mid-Wave
Light of dharma, guide me!
Victory
I finished first! I'll keep racing on for all the youkai!
Defeat
I need to refuel, tune up, and race again! I know I can win!
Spellcard 1 Chant 1
I'll keep going through wilderness, desert,
mountain ranges, and swamps.
Spellcard 1 Chant 2
The path appears even where there is
none. The righteous path lies in heresy.
Spellcard 1 Casted
Off-Road Turbo Air Turn
Spellcard 2 Chant 1
Even for youkai there is salvation.
That is the word I wish to spread.
Spellcard 2 Chant 2
Even if this path leads to my
death, that won't stop me!
Spellcard 2 Casted
Byakuren Hijiri - Death Road to Enlightenment
Last Word Chant 1
Roar, my Prayer Wheel Engine.
Convert my merit to power!
Last Word Chant 2
All that is living and that is not,
follow me into battle!
Last Word Casted
Sky-Cruising Vimana
Boost 1
Wrooooah!
Boost 2
HAAAAA!
Boost 3
Ooo, namusan!
Graze 1
Ha!
Graze 2
Hooo!
Graze 3
Protect me!
Command A
Shiun, paw!
Command B
Shiun, other paw!
Command C
Shiun, ground pound!
Command D
Hang in there, Vimana!
Skill A
I feel the wind!
Skill B
Yep. Namu, namu!
Shot A
Lord of thunder!
Shot B
Here I go!
Damage
Agh.
Heavy Damage
Quit it!
Guard
I'm still OK!
Graze Activated
Shiun, stay!
Change to Rear
Pit stop!
Change to Front
Pit stop complete!
Buff/Heal
I feel powerful!
Knocked Out
I won't give up halfway...!
Voice Sets
Prayer Wheel Engine
VA: Shuto Yukina
The Ultimate Sidecar
VA: Nagase Anna
Shiun the Beloved Puppy
VA: Nishida Nozomi
Character Information
Temperament: Tsurushi Gumo
Tsurushi Gumo(a Touhou LW original) refers to lenticular clouds that form high in the sky. This is an apt temperament for this Byakuren, who kindly teaches and leads youkai.
Her temperament has changed in order for her to survive in the Crazed World. She has developed resistance to Water Phase to combat drought and resistance to Earth Phase to combat the barren nature of the land.
Ability/Backstory: Capable of using magic (specializing in increasing physical ability) (Crazed)
The ability of Byakuren Hijiri, the racer (a Touhou LW original). In the world brimming with heat and madness, its denizens use ultra-long-distance races to determine the outcome of battles. Byakuren's ability doesn't appear to have changed much, but the way in which she conducts battles of bullets has changed drastically.
This world's Byakuren participates in races on a motorcycle. You may not think racing suits a monk like her, but virtuous priests have been embarking on dangerous, long-distance journeys since long ago. They travel to learn the newest teachings and scriptures, to spread Buddhism, and to train. That was the case for Xuanzang, Kuukai, and Saicho, and it is now the case for Byakuren. She wants to win races to create a place where the youkai can live in peace.
This world's Gensokyo is as large as a continent and is mainly comprised of barren wasteland. While it does contain some wetlands and snow-covered regions, the land on which you can live comfortably is limited, and the natural resources are spread far apart. The state of this world's Gensokyo implies that something truly terrible must have happened in the outside world. It would be nice to learn the truth of the matter, but the inhabitants of this Gensokyo don't seem all that interested.
This world's Byakuren rides a motorcycle called Vimana Gear-Up, or Vimana for short. It has a retro design with a sidecar whose wheel also spins, making the motorcycle two-wheel drive. It's powered by a Prayer Wheel Engine, which originally accumulated merit whenever it span thanks to the sutra scroll inside. Now, however, it does the opposite: feeding it merit makes it spin. It's thought that the engine houses her Sorcerer's Sutra Scroll. Since the engine, which has a capacity of around 750cc, runs on Byakuren's own merit, she has to replenish her merit by performing good deeds and praying. The motorcycle was named after Vimana, a flying palace that appears in a handful of epic poems written in Sanskrit. The palace once became the property of Kubera, the god of wealth. Byakuren's motorcycle was likely named Vimana as a result of the syncretization of the flying palace, Prabhutaratna's flying pagoda, and the Flying Storehouse that appears in the Shigisan Engi Emaki. Considering the background of Shou Toramaru (one of Byakuren's disciples), it's even possible that some of the treasures from the palace were used to build the motorcycle.
This world's Byakuren has a golden retriever named Shiun. When Byakuren found him, he was inches from death, but she nursed him back to health, and now, he's her full-fledged race partner. He's friendly and loves humans but can be a little persistent. He seems to possess some kind of mysterious sixth sense, and his favorite food is sweet potatoes. The Myouren Temple girls suggested calling him Joon, but that idea was rejected since Shiun's a boy.
Attacks
Indra's Thunder
The Spread Shot of Byakuren Hijiri, the racer. She shoots magic lightning in this attack. Indra, also known as Sakra, is a protector of Buddhism. Often depicted as heroic, he's believed to be a god of heaven, thunder, and war. Gods that protect Buddhism do so by defending its teachings and enforcing its laws. They also watch over those who walk the path of Buddhism. Buddhism is often thought of as calm and peaceful, but its history is rife with trouble and war. This is one of the religions whose followers fight bravely to defend their beliefs. This explains why some Buddhist monks are skilled in martial arts and the use of non-bladed weapons.
Bullets
Indra's Thunder
Indra's Lightning
Indra's Thunderbolt
Indra's Lightning Strike
Indra's Thunderclap
Indra's Thunderous Roar
Silver Skyway
The Focus Shot of Byakuren Hijiri, the racer. She drives around on her motorcycle in this attack. Considering her connection to the Flying Storehouse, Byakuren is no stranger to flying vehicles. Flying vehicles commonly appear in Buddhist legends in response to people's prayers, just as they do in legends from all religions. Flying pagodas are one example of such a "vehicle," with the story of Prabhutaratna, in particular, strongly resembling an encounter with a UFO.
Bullets
Turbo Drive
Low-Pressure Turbo Drive
Twin Turbo Drive
VG Turbo Drive
EA Turbo Drive
TW Turbo Drive
Off-Road Turbo Air Turn
A Spell Card of Byakuren Hijiri, the racer (a Touhou LW original). She speeds down an off-road path. Paths are not necessarily pre-determined. Wherever you walk, the ground behind you becomes the path you've taken. What's important is that you keep moving forward, free from doubt. Perhaps this Spell Card is known as Highway Turbo Air Turn in another world.
Bullets
Rough Terrain Turbo Air Turn
Swampland Turbo Air Turn
Marshland Turbo Air Turn
Wasteland Turbo Air Turn
Desert Turbo Air Turn
Rocky Terrain Turbo Air Turn
Byakuren Hijiri - Death Road to Enlightenment
A Spell Card of Byakuren Hijiri, the racer (a Touhou LW original). She speeds down an off-road path. After a certain event, Byakuren began to fear death and so became an immortal magician. Specializing in magic that increases her physical abilities, Byakuren's strengthened body is now somewhat resistant to death. She should perhaps be known as the macho magician, but her followers see her as a young, kind, and beautiful nun. Being a magician sure has its perks, doesn't it? Perhaps this Spell Card is known as Turbo Granny Rides for Her Life in another world.
Bullets
Journey Down the Evil Path
Journey Down the Unholy Path
Journey Down the Reverse Path
Journey Down the Heretical Path
Journey Down the Blasphemous Path
Journey Down the Empty Path
Sky-Cruising Vimana
The Last Word of Byakuren Hijiri, the racer (a Touhou LW original). She delivers a decisive blow together with her beloved motorcycle, Vimana. All that is sacred and holy flies high in the sky. This includes Byakuren and Vimana. In order to guide those that follow, you need to be able to make yourself visible from up high. This goes for military expeditions, religions, and the lives of all living creatures. Buddha-nature resides in every being, and even youkai will one day attain Buddhahood. This is why so many of them take the appearance of young Buddhist monks (kozou) and Buddhist priests (nyuudou), such as the hitotsume-kozou or the mikoshi nyuudou.
Bullets
Flying Motorcycle Laser
Flying Saucer Laser
Flying Ship Laser
Flying House Laser
Flying Pagoda Laser
Flying Palace Laser
Skills
Skill: Full Throttle
Slam the pedal, and overtake 'em all! Calculated driving is the key to victory.
Skill: Burnout
The tires are smoking! Apparently, the more the tires melt, the more grip they provide.
Skill: Drifting
Drifting with a sidecar attached is tough, but not for a superhuman.