She would use her still tender voice to guide and send off, comforting the soon-to-disperse souls, soothing their fears, and giving them a final moment of peace.
But for the Human Grass, death is controlled by the polluted and terrifying Yomi.
And the Yatagarasu, who guides death, is like a harbinger of doom, naturally receiving the dread of most Human Grass.
Even though many of them knew she hadn't done anything wrong.
Not everyone can face death as openly as Granny Huai.
...
Night fell.
The grand millennial festival also began as scheduled.
The Yatagarasu came to a secluded spot by the Apoqi River to release river lanterns.
Afterward, events unfolded just like "yesterday."
Xiang Er and a group of children appeared, throwing stones to smash the small colorful boat filled with the Yatagarasu's wishes.
Then they shifted their aim with stones to the Yatagarasu by the river.
This time, Kamiyagawa did not intervene.
