Part 14: Shrine Visit 4: Nageki
Shrine Visit 4: NagekiNagekis is probably one of the most interesting shrine visits.
The first three days of the year are always crowded, and its really cold in the morning, so we decided to be a little untraditional and go just after noon.
Of course, even if we waited for weeks or months before going, our first trip to the shrine in the new year would still be a New Years visit
Nageki is delicate like the first flowers of spring, so Ill have to make sure he doesnt push himself!
Youre here already.
Oh! Nage ki ??
The music stops.
Uh, umm Nageki? You sound like Nageki Youre Nageki, right?
Yes. Sorry, did I keep you waiting? I made sure to leave on time, but
Dont worry, youre not late! I just came early. I wasnt waiting too long, anyway!
More importantly, whats up? Are we going to hold up a store or something? I mean, Id be happy to, if thats what you want to do
This thing really is weird, isnt it.
No, no, I think its nice! Its definitely nice! Its warm and it hides your identity! Everyone should have one!
Im behind you whatever youre planning, Nageki! Well do our best together, okay?
Hitori made me put it on. He said I shouldnt go out without making sure I was perfectly protected from the cold.
Does that really mean wearing a balaclava, though!?
He made me bring a whole bunch of hand warmers, too. I dont think Ill run out for a week.
Mr. Uzune does seem to worry about you a lot
Hes overprotective. I barely managed to convince him he didnt have to come with me today.
According to this information (and the fact that Nageki is outside at all), Nageki is alive in this scene, and hes living with Kazuaki/Hitori. This points to a timeline where Nageki never took up the chance to get help from Iwamine and therefore end up dead, or he was able to get out of the testing facility without dying. Nageki is a perfectly normal, if unsociable bird.
Its inconsequential, since it doesnt factor into anything outside of this one scene, but I think its interesting nonetheless.
I wouldnt mind if he came along
I would. Im not a child anymore.
Of course I do! Im so happy I get to be with you, Nageki!
Anyway, its time for Lourde-senpais Guided Shrine Tour! Lets la go!
I think when I came by during summer vacation there were maybe three other people
Is this your first time visiting a shrine for New Years, Nageki?
I see You should make up for all the lost time and make lots of wishes now, then!
Is it all right to be that sloppy?
Its all about your frame of mind. Youre not very religious in your day-to-day life, are you?
Im not.
Then you can be as sloppy as you want!
Take this! Super coin-toss! Zzzzzbang!
Are you supposed to throw the offering money rowdily like that?
The gods will have an easier time hearing your message if you put lots of spirit into it, right?
I dont think I need them to hear it that well.
Hey! He just threw his like a normal person! He stared at me with cold, disdainful eyes and threw it like a normal person!
What did you wish for, Nageki?
Thats a secret.
Oh.
I dont really have to tell you. Its between me and the gods, right?
Aww, thats no fun!
Well, okay I guess if you go around shouting your wish to everyone it sort of feels like a god is going to pop out of nowhere and revoke your right to a divine miracle
I am curious about what he prayed for, but it doesnt look like hell tell me.
Theres a tea shop up ahead that sells really good mochi, Nageki. Lets go!
Okay.
And so concludes Nagekis shrine visit event.