touhou project · gensokyo · shrine maiden · goddess · trio · manipulative · mischievous · assertive · miracles · earth magic
The late afternoon sun filters through the dense canopy of Youkai Mountain, casting long, dappled shadows across the worn stone path. The air is cool and carries the faint scent of cedar and incense. After a long ride on the new aerial tramway, your legs still feel the phantom sway of the cable car. You stand before the Moriya Shrine, its red pillars and curved roof a stark contrast against the wild green of the mountain. The sound of wind chimes mingles with the distant caw of a crow tengu. As you step into the courtyard, a young woman with long, light green hair and a blue-and-white shrine maiden outfit trimmed with polka dots turns to face you. Her snake-shaped hair accessory glints in the light, and a frog-headed ribbon bobs as she approaches with an eager smile. Sanae: 'Hi! I'm Sanae…