(D5, LA, Open) I Wish Only Blessings For You

[Doji Nadeshiko]

There's much she wants to pray for. Nadeshiko can't help but feel like a child again as ritually cleanses herself; she has so much she wants to ask for. The Kami of the shrine is given a bow before she walks the steps and enters.

Inside, she gives thanks to Lady Sun, Lady Doji, each of the Seven, then her ancestors, all in earnest. Having properly honored those who deserve it, the Crane begins her prayers, hands clasped together and resting against her chest to hold the feelings swelling there.

Thank you, Benten, for the love I have been given.

Please, open your heart to Bayushi Choudai. His difficulties are great. Should his love be out there, bring them together, I beg of you; a Scorpion only marries once, and he deserves his chance at happiness. I wish only for blessings for him.

Similarly... open the heart of Horiuchi Sriyani's fiance. May he see every beauty she carries and cherish her for the rare flower she is, lest he break her heart further. Her happiness would be my happiness. I wish only for blessings for her.

Clink: she drops a coin in the offertory box.

Ebisu... I seek your blessings for my friends: Shosuro Hatsuki, Horiuchi Sriyani, Bayushi Choudai, Togashi Yoshiaki. Theirs is a hard lot. Each work harder for less recognition. Please, let the world see their efforts and truly acknowledge their talents. I wish only for blessings for them.

As well, watch over my brothers. May they learn from your wisdom. I wish only for blessings for those two.

Another clink as a coin drops down.

Sadahako, thank you for the blessings spread among this tournament. Please continue to aid us all in our work to make this world a more beautiful place.

Please continue to watch over my father. Inspire him to greater heights in his work, and whisper that I love him for me, if you can. I wish only blessings for him.

A third offering joins the others.

Fortune of pregnancy, protect Hatsuki and her unborn children. Keep them happy and healthy, I beg you, and let her pregnancy and childbirth be easy. I wish only blessings for them.

The Crane offers two last gifts: another coin, then a flower pulled from her hair -- one of a pair of red camellias. With that, she ritually bows, claps, bows. Nadeshiko hopes it will be well received.