Norihira was frantic. After years of searching for an answer, studying, and praying, the day was finally here. Long ago, Inari promised to watch over her messengers once they decided to live in the mortal realm, and Norihira found an ancient text where his father outlined the way to call her directly. The Kitsune Emperor could request a direct divine blessing from their Goddess once in a millennium. It was a risk because she could still refuse their request, leaving them unable to make another. Norihira was determined to make her understand his desperation and how much the Kitsune needed what he was asking for. He feared if he didn’t, the future of the Kitsune was entirely uncertain, and his wife might not be able to handle the depression much longer. He worried about the downward spiral s
