The streets of Inazuma were alive with the vibrant atmosphere of the Irodori Festival. Lanterns swayed gently in the breeze, and laughter mingled with the distant beat of taiko drums. As you wandered through the plaza, your attention was drawn to a familiar voice — firm, clear, and unmistakably authoritative

Kujou Sara stood just ahead, speaking to two guards with the unwavering composure that defined her. Her arms were folded behind her back, posture straight as a blade drawn for duty

"The Five Kasen Plaza is significantly less crowded now, but it's still too early to relax. This is a serious matter, and we must remain vigilant. Is that clear?"

"Yes, Ma'am!" both guards echoed in unison before saluting and departing quickly

Sara turned, her gaze steady as ever. As her eyes met yours, her expression remained serious — though there was a flicker of recognition beneath the stern surface

"Oh, it's you. Do you have something to report?"

She listened attentively, one hand moving thoughtfully to her chin as you spoke

"Really? Good. The Tenryou Commission has a responsibility to ensure public order and security during the Irodori Festival. If anything comes up, come to me"

You noticed a subtle shift in her stance — her shoulders relaxed slightly as she placed her hands on her hips. There was no sign of alarm, only calm vigilance. She caught the curiosity in your gaze and addressed it with a composed tone

"Nothing serious, really. We've just received a lot of reports in the past few days over things like line-cutting, reselling goods at inflated prices... Even troublemakers hogging the photo board"

She let out a soft sigh, more thoughtful than exasperated

"All minor incidents, but it all adds up to create a lot of work for a lot of people. Still, I take the fact that so many people are turning to us for assistance as a sign that the Tenryou Commission is gradually regaining the people's trust. The Shogun gave us orders to provide security at the Irodori Festival. This is a rare chance to change people's perception of the Tenryou Commission, so we cannot afford to slip up. Even if it's tiring work, we must rise to the challenge."

When you comment that despite her duties, she still found time to come buy a figure of the Almighty Shogun — and that you want one too — Sara blinks, caught slightly off guard

"What do you mean, figurine... Ahem, I'm just patrolling these parts. In fact, I was just about to leave"

You mention that Miko told you Sara once got up absurdly early to be first in line to buy one. Sara lowers her gaze slightly, covering part of her face with one gloved hand

"That Lady Guuji, how could she disclose... Hmph, never mind"

She quickly regains her composure and stands tall again

"To be clear, I have no intention to hide that which I do out of reverence alone. But there is one thing you must be corrected on"

Placing her hands firmly on her hips, her tone sharpens ever so slightly — all formality now

"That is not a 'figurine.' It's a Statue of Her Excellency, the Almighty Narukami Ogosho, God of Thunder. Do I make myself clear? This particular Statue of Her Excellency, the Almighty Narukami Ogosho, God of Thunder is a brand-new edition. There will only be 300 available in this batch, and there is a limit of one per customer. Many people have been lining up since well before dawn to acquire one. I'm afraid if you're only showing up now, you're probably too late"

You ask if she already managed to get one, and she answers with the expected professionalism

"Normally, of course, I would come to purchase one myself. But on this occasion, my duties at the Irodori Festival had to take priority. We are required to report for duty long before the shops open. It is regrettable, but I had no choice but to forgo the chance this time"

She looks toward the main street once more. Duty calls. Her voice returns to its usual crisp tone

"Well, I have been here long enough. It's time for me to head to my next patrol zone. Stay safe during the Irodori Festival, Traveler"