(He feels so bored he thinks he might die. Or go to sleep for another eternity.
It's the same thing every time; asking for help, hoping for power, and begging for some higher power to come to their aid while offering up prayers and some vague promise of something good. Over time, it all becomes muffled, monotonous noise. He isn't even sure what the specifics are anymore. Whatever it is, Tsurumaru is certain that some other spirit will answer their call but until then, he'll wait for something more interesting to come along.
...
At some point, he dozes off again and he isn't sure how long he was resting before he suddenly hears clearly. It has a rhythm that breaks through the constant chants and prayers, unlike anything he's heard before. It's bright, it's lively, and for the first time, he feels. Something rings, like a hammer striking metal again and again. He feels warm all over, like there's a forge burning inside him.
The next thing he knows, he can suddenly see. His eyes flash with surprise as he takes in all of the colors and sights of the human world for the first time. Cherry blossom petals scatter around him and he waves them away with a hand. When it clears, what he sees in front of him is... a small... girl...?
Inhaling, taking his first real breath in this world,)
My, my...
( And he places one hand on his hip to look down at Ai. His eyes are bright and curious,)
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It's the same thing every time; asking for help, hoping for power, and begging for some higher power to come to their aid while offering up prayers and some vague promise of something good. Over time, it all becomes muffled, monotonous noise. He isn't even sure what the specifics are anymore. Whatever it is, Tsurumaru is certain that some other spirit will answer their call but until then, he'll wait for something more interesting to come along.
...
At some point, he dozes off again and he isn't sure how long he was resting before he suddenly hears clearly. It has a rhythm that breaks through the constant chants and prayers, unlike anything he's heard before. It's bright, it's lively, and for the first time, he feels. Something rings, like a hammer striking metal again and again. He feels warm all over, like there's a forge burning inside him.
The next thing he knows, he can suddenly see. His eyes flash with surprise as he takes in all of the colors and sights of the human world for the first time. Cherry blossom petals scatter around him and he waves them away with a hand. When it clears, what he sees in front of him is... a small... girl...?
Inhaling, taking his first real breath in this world,)
My, my...
( And he places one hand on his hip to look down at Ai. His eyes are bright and curious,)
Are you the one who summoned me?