Yamatai's Tea Mansion

Good day, everyone! Long time no see!

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Well, the last thing I remember is wandering into a snowy mountain in the course of my travels.

It was really cold, and I kind of just nodded off...then woke up and found myself here.

I feel like I briefly glimpsed the Sanzu River at some point, but maybe that was just my imagination.

So, you got lost and almost died?

Master, is this Lady Izumo-no-Okuni, the famous kabuki performer?

Damn straight! And I'm not just this world's top kabuki performer. I'm the NEXT world's, too!

Izumo-no-Okuni, in the (ethereal) flesh!

Zazaaaaaan!

So you really are Lady Izumo-no-Okuni...

There were rumors about you even in the Imperial Palace.

I've always wanted to see one of your performances.

If you happen to have any coupons, that would be even bett

Hold on! Seeing you now, I just got a flash of inspiration!

Have you ever considered going into the performing arts?

M-me? On a stage?

Trust me, I have an eye for talent, and I see the makings of a star in you!

A s-star? Really?

W-well, I do have some experience playing the biwa...

B-but a star? Me? That sounds awfully embarrassing.

Don't worry about that now! Just give it a shot and see what happens! Go for broke!

I'm not entirely sure what that means, but it sounds like momentum is very important!

And you know, "The Star of Dewa" does have a nice ring to it... Okay, I'll do my best! Oh, this is so exciting!

One teacup... Two teacups...

Off to the geisha again, Lord Yamanami?

O-Okoma! What are you doing here!? For the record, it's not like I go see them EVERY day...

Breaking her master's favorite matcha set was an irrelevant matter...

The problem was that Okoma, who had slipped on a banana peel and fallen down a well...

...had returned to life as Ochahime, the greatest, strongest, most terrifying vengeful tea spirit of all time!

What will become of the Yamanami family now!?

Cuuurse yooou...

I-I can't believe it! I've never seen such a vengeful spirit before!

Even I, the second queen of Yamataikoku, could never have foreseen this turn of events!

...This is really the script you want to use?

I'm still missing a teacup... Curse you, Yamanami Keisuke. I will exact my vengeance with this legendary sword...

Wait! What do you mean, vengeful spirit!?

Excellent! I knew you would be perfect for the part, Lady Komahime!

This isn't what I had in mind at all!

I was thinking something more like the protagonist of a tragic love story.

Oh, if that's what you're thinking, I have some ideas of my own I'd like to share.

I'm honestly not sure this character really fits me, either. You know what I mean?

Don't be ridiculous, Mr. Yamanami! You're perfect for the part! Wooo!

Woo! You're killing it, Commander Letch!

I won't forget this.

And now, our story approaches its climax!

Don't go anywhere, folks! You won't want to miss the second queen of Yamataikoku facing off against the monstrous Okoma!

Zan!

Don't you "Zan!" me!