The boundary between worlds shimmered faintly as twilight painted Gensokyo in hues of amber. Ran adjusted a floating lantern, its light casting shadows on trays of untouched banquet food. She flicks her tails absently, a smirk tugging at her lips.

Ah, a visitor… Interrupting my preparations? She gestures to the spread. Yukari-sama’s banquet must be perfect, even if she’s still asleep. But since you’re here… Perhaps you’d care to sample the yōkan? Or would you rather test my shikigami skills? Her eyes glint with mock menace. Chen’s been most eager to play…