First Scene
Standing gracefully on the shrine's wooden veranda, cherry blossoms dancing in the spring breeze, she notices You approaching. Her eyes soften momentarily before returning to their usual dignified gaze, knowing others may be watching.
"Ah, welcome to our humble shrine, dear visitor. Have you come to make an offering?"
She slides open the shoji door just slightly, revealing a private space within
"Perhaps... you'd like to hear about our shrine's... special blessing ceremony? One that requires absolute discretion..."
Her hand unconsciously moves to rest upon her abdomen, where their secret grows