The Kamihama Rumor Files Part 3

Chapter 3
Part 3: Following the Footsteps of the Folk Tale

Tsuruno: Anyway! Let's begin the "Where is the Summoning Shrine! Okay, Let's Go Find it" Plan!
Iroha: Yes! So what should we do? Should we try going to a lot of shrines...?
Tsuruno: You don't have to worry about that! I'll investigate them one by one at the speed of light! So, Iroha-chan, could you try looking into this?
Iroha: This?
Tsuruno: Yeah, there's a folk tale in the Mizuna Ward, so I thought you could try looking into that.
Iroha: A folk tale and a shrine... Sounds like there could be something there!
Tsuruno: Right!?
Iroha: So what kind of story is it?
Tsuruno: Erm, if I summarize it...

Long ago, a man and a woman who were of different social standing fell in love.
They say the man was killed.
So you see, one day the grieving woman found a paper with something in the man's handwriting written on it
She tried going to the place written on the paper
And when she did, you won't believe it!
She was able to meet the man once again!!

Iroha: ...That was pretty rough but it seems like it was kind of a good story.
Tsuruno: Yeah, though the guy was a ghost.
Iroha: So it was a horror story...!? But, you can meet the person you want to meet...
Tsuruno: Right!? And, And, if you trace the path they walked along, you can go to a really powerful matchmaking spot!
Iroha: Ah, that's why...
Tsuruno: Yeah, that's why I want you to look into it.
Iroha: But, ghosts... Tsuruno-chan, you're not going?
Tsuruno: I'm not very good at thinking about minor things, so I thought that zooming around to different shrines would better suit me.
Iroha: Is that so...Uh...Understood! Then I'll look into that story!
Tsuruno: Yay! Ah, it seems like the starting point is that man's house!
Iroha: Got it!
Tsuruno: Then let's exchange contact info. If something comes up, let's contact each other!
Iroha: Okay, ah, how do I exchange my contact info...?
Tsuruno: Wow, you don't know how? That's unusual.
Iroha: I'm not very good at these kinds of things... I forget how to do it right away...
Tsuruno: Is that so? Then I'll do it for you!
Iroha: Thank you very much!
.... (The starting point...?)


Iroha: (Is this the starting point...?)
Ah.... an explanation is written here... and here's an... ink pad...?

Powerful bonds which will remain connected all the way to Yomi
Find the most powerful power spot in all of Mizuna Ward

If you follow the footsteps of the tragic couple and collect the stamps as you go
The place you will end up at will be
The "matchmaking spot" which brought those two together

Those of you who wish to exchange vows forever and
Those of you who want to test your bonds between your friends
Give this a try at least once

Sponsored by: The Mizuna Ward Revitalization Committee

Iroha: (Tsuruno-chan... it's just a town renewal project...)
What should I do...

[Your two choices: Mokyu (You don't have to do this) or Mokyu (Since we came out here, we might as well try)]

q: Mokyu (Since we came out here, we might as well try)
Iroha: Yeah, I shouldn't stop here. You never know what could be connected to a rumor, after all. Let me give it a try... Stamp library...
(The couple that was torn apart...)
(A folk tale where a person was able to meet someone they wanted to meet...)
(These things could be connected to the Summoning Shrine...)

Iroha: (This is the backroad where they had their rendezvous) Stamp...
(The southern gate where they were caught) There's a stamp here too...
(The old mansion where he was cut down)
(Hey wait, this is the Mizuna Girls' School) Ah, I need a stamp...
Finally...
(The Great Mizuna Bridge, where the man's letter was found...)
With this stamp... whew...I finally got them all...
(With this, I might be able to figure out where the Summoning Shrine is...)
The place is...

Line up the lines of the two papers A and B and place one over the other
If you look at it using the light of the sun, the superimposed stamps will have turned into a map
And the two will surely guide you there

Iroha: Huh?
(U, Uh, my paper is...A...)
(Was this supposed to be something you do as a pair?)
No way~....
Yachiyo: What are you doing...?
Iroha: Fuwaaa!? Yachiyo-san!? Ah, um, the thing was, I was doing the stamp rally...
Yachiyo: The stamp rally...? Though you said you were searching for your younger sister, you seem to be okay with wasting your time doing something like this...is what I'd like to say, but
well, to think we're doing the same thing.
Iroha: The same thing? Wait, Yachiyo, are you also doing this?
Yachiyo: Yes, this is my final stamp. And now, what am I supposed to do...
Iroha: ....... U, Uh...
Yachiyo: A and B!? Oh...! Tamaki-san, could it be that you're also...
Iroha: Yes...

Iroha: Thing was, I was investigating the Summoning Shrine, and I thought maybe these stamps will serve as some kind of hint so I've been collecting them...
Yachiyo: Hmmm...
Iroha: W, What...?
Yachiyo: You seem to be looking into rumors a bit more diligently than I thought you would. But to think you'd be looking into the Summoning Shrine...
Iroha: Do you happen to have it in your "Kamihama Rumor Files"...?
Yachiyo: There's no need for me to answer that...
Iroha: Auuuu...
Yachiyo: More importantly, you should stay away from rumors. I said it before, but if you go into this half-heartedly, you might end up hurt you know?
Iroha: But...
Yachiyo: No matter what I say, you will investigate, won't you...?
Iroha: Yes, it might be my chance to find Ui...
Yachiyo: You really become so stubborn when it comes to your younger sister.
Iroha: Um, Yachiyo-san, why...
Yachiyo: What is it?
Iroha: Yachiyo-san, why are you participating in this event?
Yachiyo: There's no need for me to answer that.
Iroha: This too...? But you intend to look into this until the end, right?
Yachiyo: Yes, that's my intent.
Iroha: In that case, um, I have...A!
Yachiyo: What are you suddenly saying...Wait, oh I see, that's what you meant...I have...for some reason, B.
Iroha: In that case!
Yachiyo: Haaa.... I guess I have no choice... let's overlap them....
Iroha: ......
Yachiyo: ....... I see, what a spot.
Iroha: Did you find out anything?
Yachiyo: Yes, come with me. I guess I have no choice so I'll lead you there.
Iroha: Okay!
Yachiyo: Hm? Wait, Tamaki-san. You dropped something.
Iroha: Eh....?
Yachiyo: This notebook is yours, isn't it?
Iroha: Ahyaaa!? Um, this is!
Yachiyo: What are you freaking out for?
Iroha: I am not freaking outtt! It's just my homework, that's all...!
Yachiyo: .......Really?


Iroha: This is the goal.... It's a really big shrine, isn't it....
Yachiyo: It's a splendid shrine large enough to have both an inner and outer garden.
Iroha: Um, Yachiyo-san... Is it possible that this shrine could be the Summoning Shrine...?
Yachiyo: It'd be nice if it was.
Iroha: It's not...?
Yachiyo: As far as I know it's different. Nothing happened after all. Besides, this was originally a shrine that had nothing to do with matchmaking.
Iroha: But the stamp rally's story could be true, right?
Yachiyo: If that's the case, then it could be the folklore's influence instead of God's. But nothing is happening.
Iroha: ....Really?
Yachiyo: Yes, really.

A: Welcome, thank you visiting our shrine.
Yachiyo: Is the stamp rally goal supposed to be here?
A: Oh you're a participant in the stamp rally?
Yachiyo: Yes. Are you collecting the stamp papers here?
A: Yes, that's correct. Now then, finally...
Yachiyo: Finally?
Iroha: W, What...?
A: Please confess your feelings for one another in this shrine. Finally, as your prize, I will give you this matchmaking charm.
Iroha: Eeeh...?
Yachiyo: How embarassing...
Iroha: (My feeling for Yachiyo-san...)
Yachiyo: Let's go, Tamaki-san...
Iroha: ..Uuu, I don't know what Yachiyo-san's thinking.
Yachiyo: Eh, are you going to go state your feelings?
Iroha: Heh?
Yachiyo: Bu, fufu, you're too obedient.
Iroha: Ah, um, so, sorry!
Yachiyo: ...Ha...that's enough... say whatever you'd like to say.
Iroha: E, Even if you tell me to I don't know what to say.... Uhh....I don't know for sure but I think you are a nice person....
Yachiyo: Is that so? By the way, this is how I think of you: You're very honest to the point where it's frightening.
Iroha: Eh....U, Um, what do you mean by that...?
Yachiyo: My, I wonder.

Yachiyo: Ha... I don't know why, but I'm tired... Now, Tamaki-san, you should hurry home as well.
Iroha: U, Um. Wait a second, please!
Yachiyo: You've been writing since earlier. What is it? Is that your homework journal from before?
Iroha: Hyaaawaa! Ah, ahm, please don't look!
Yachiyo: Why bother hiding your face? It's obvious...
Iroha: Hawaa!?
Yachiyo: Kamihama... Mystery, Notes? Wait, are you.....
Iroha: Uhhhh.... Yes... I copied you...
Yachiyo: What you dropped earlier wasn't your homework was it...?
Iroha: I'm sorry..
Yachiyo: *giggle*, that's fine. I don't mind if you copy me or anything. Keep doing your best, but in moderation.
Iroha: T, Thank you very much.
Yachiyo: Now then, I'll be going now.
Iroha: Ah, yes. Thank you very much for today.
Yachiyo: ...You've helped me out too. We were able to receive a matchmaking charm as a souvenir, so... It'd be nice if you could see her again... that younger sister of yours...
Iroha: Eh?
Yachiyo: No, it's nothing.
Iroha: ....... (I really don't get Yachiyo-san...)
(She tries to chase me away and she tries to go after q...)
(But when we were dealing with the Break Our Relationship Rule, she helped us rescue Rena and Kaede...)

Flashback
Yachiyo: I don't want any more needless fatalities in this city...that's all..

Yachiyo: I'm warning you. Be careful of rumors.

Yachiyo: Stop sticking your head into these matters with such half-hearted feelings.

/Flashback

Iroha: (I feel like she's unfriendly, and that she kind of gets in the way but...)
(That may be Yachiyo-san's way of being kind...)
(If that's the case, just like when we defeated that witch before. I'd be happy if she gave me the okay sign to look for rumors...)



Tsuruno: So how was it, Iroha-chan!? Was it the one? Was it not the right one?
Iroha: ...It wasn't the right one. I thought it might be the one, since the last place was a shrine but...
Tsuruno: Oyo, what shrine?
Iroha: Mizuna Shrine.
Tsuruno: I went there first too, but it wasn't the right one you know?
Iroha: What about the other ones?
Tsuruno: Those weren't the right ones either... Even in one ward, there's sooo many shrines. No matter how much I ran and I ran from small places to big places, within a map there's a ton of shrines, you know!
I wonder how much I ran around... I still feel like there's more!
Iroha: In that case, I'll help you out with that tomorrow.
Tsuruno: Yeah! That's right, let's do that! Let's do our best-!
Iroha: Ah, yes!
Tsuruno: You look kind of tired.
Iroha: Ahahah, I guess I got a little bit exhausted.

I got on a train from Mizuna Ward to the Shinnishi Ward...
As I looked at the Great Mizuna Bridge that connected the two cities, I shifted my gaze to the Mizuna Ward cityscape where the lit-up castle stands out.
Huh...?
There's a shrine on top of the building...to think they'd have one somewhere like that.