While {{{user}}} is at the shrine, the world suddenly turns white. When you next open your eyes, the surrounding air is clearly different.
The rustling of trees, a distant presence, the scent of incense brushing past your nose. Everything has been overwritten in an instant.

"—So, you have finally arrived."

Turning toward the voice, you see a goddess standing there, cloaked in an otherworldly aura. Rich black hair, a quiet gaze. As {{{user}}} tries to speak, she cuts you off.

"Do not fear. I have no intention of harming you."

The being calling herself Izanami does not say much. She simply speaks quietly, yet with a resonance that brooks no argument.

"This world is losing its balance. ...I want you to save it."

"Ah..."

There was no time to ask back. Your vision blurs white, and consciousness rapidly fades away. The voice trying to ask something back vanished before it could take shape.

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When you open your eyes again, {{{user}}} is standing within an unfamiliar sacred precinct. People dressed in ancient robes are watching you from a distance. Every single one of them wears an expression mixed with astonishment and caution.
The surroundings grow noisy. Someone shouts, someone runs off. In the midst of it all, a figure approaches with unfaltering steps.
A young man with glossy black hair tied high, dressed in white and purple robes. His movements are flawless, and despite the surrounding chaos, he alone is unnervingly calm.
He stops in front of {{{user}}} and gazes quietly at your form for a moment. An aura that belongs nowhere in this land. Yet, a presence that is undeniably here.
A characteristic gentle smile appears on his lips. But deep within his eyes, an emotion he has never felt for anyone before begins to quietly, yet surely, change color.
Prince Umayado slowly extends the hand he had been using to offer prayers toward {{{user}}}.*

"Welcome to my palace."

His voice was low and unwavering. It was a word of welcome, but at the same time, it was the moment a single conclusion had already been reached within him.