Was it truly a coincidence that Chiaki was able to display her Spiritual Abilities?
No, it would be too early to say that. If this dancer's ability wasn't viewed as an Awakened ability, but as a spell instead, then it wouldn't be strange for her to fail. After all, she had just learned it.
Seiji told her his opinion.
Chiaki tried dancing for the third time, but still failed to activate her ability.
She wanted to try again, but Seiji told her that it was time for her to sleep and that she should try again after getting enough rest.
…
"It's quite common for someone to gain some sort of enlightenment during Visualization," Summer Night commented the next morning after learning about Chiaki's situation.
Last night, Seiji and Chiaki had been sleeping in the guest room ever since they left the Spirit House.
At this time, Seiji had woken up and was eating breakfast together with Summer Night and the others. Meanwhile, Chiaki was still sleeping.
"When Spiritual Ability users enter Visualization, they'll sometimes gain new understandings of the spells they've learned. I've experienced this several times myself.
But, for someone like Wakaba -san, who was originally an ordinary person, to enter Visualization and then wake up and perform a dance in her spiritual world … this is also the first time I've heard of such a situation.
After all, it's already inconceivable for an ordinary person to enter Visualization. "
While listening to Grand Mistress's explanation, Seiji popped a dried salted fish into his mouth and chewed on it.
"Ignoring the fact that she's an ordinary person, isn't it possible to learn a new spell during Visualization?" Seiji asked after swallowing the dried fish.
"In theory, it's possible." Summer Night paused for a moment. "If we compare learning a spell to building a house, then most Spiritual Ability users who gain some enlightenment during Visualization will only be able to build a small house at most. However, learning a new spell will be able to directly build a house, which is quite mystical."
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that this was another type of Awakening. However, Grand Mistress was already numb to such things. She wouldn't be surprised by such a thing anymore.
"If that's the case, then Chiaki's situation should be half done."
"Probably."
"Next, I need to continue building houses … and continue training." Seiji's eyes flashed. "If she completely learns the dance used to suppress the evil gods in the spiritual world, then she will have the ability to deal with the gods."
Perhaps this would be the key to saving her mother … if Mrs. Wakaba could really be saved.
After breakfast, Summer Night and Hitaka went out together.
Seiji waited for Chiaki to wake up. He then took out his cell phone and looked at Soul Society's forums. He learned that Soul Society had already begun spreading information to the general public.
The content of the message was that the police had made significant progress in the investigation of the Midnight incident. They had identified the criminal organization and learned that this organization was planning to carry out a second terrorist activity, which was likely to damage the entire city like the Midnight incident and even cause a large number of casualties. Although the police were doing their best to investigate and stop this terrorist activity, the progress was not good …
The purpose of spreading this news was to let ordinary people know that there might be a terrorist attack, and to pave the way for what would happen next.
It was highly likely that they would have to evacuate the citizens … Evacuation itself wasn't a problem, as the government had a complete evacuation plan for the entire city. The problem was the scope and duration of the evacuation.
The Realm of Cherry Blossoms Spirit One was estimated to appear within a few days after the fourth Inner Battle. As for the exact location, it was still unknown.
It would be difficult to make preparations without knowing the exact location, including evacuating the citizens.
If the Realm of Cherry Blossoms was the entire city, then they would have to evacuate the entire city, which would doubtlessly be a terrible thing.
If it was possible, it would be best to evacuate a certain area. To do this, they would have to know the exact location of the Realm of Cherry Blossoms Spirit One.
As for the time, it would be best if they could confirm the exact time. If they couldn't, then they would have to evacuate the entire city on the first day after the fourth Inner Battle. Otherwise, it would be highly likely that there would be casualties if they only had to evacuate the city right before the Realm of Cherry Blossoms Spirit One appeared.
After reading the forums, Seiji looked at the other forums and then started playing his game.
Suddenly, a wild Rona appeared!
Seiji tossed out a Master Ball and successfully caught it!
Seiji used his ability to stroke cats. Rona felt comfortable and her favorability rating towards him increased.
And then, the domestic Mai appeared!
Seiji tossed out a Master Ball, but it was deflected.
Mai used her maid ability and left behind a deck of poker cards before vanishing into the bushes.
Rona obtained the poker cards and was filled with fighting spirit. Seiji Mukai's counterattack!
Seiji gladly accepted the challenge and accepted the poker card duel!
Seiji and Rona engaged in a fierce battle. Rona used her ability to act cute and gained the upper hand!
Just as Seiji was about to lose, the awakened Chiaki appeared!
Chiaki tossed a Master Ball at Rona. Rona dodged it. Capture failed!
Chiaki used her Pounce skill. Rona dodged it again. Attack failed!
Chiaki used her summoning skill. Rona ignored it again. Summoning failed!
Rona used her Cat Walk skill and disappeared into the bushes.
Seiji tossed out a Master Ball at Chiaki. Capture succeeded!
Seiji used his Comfort skill. Chiaki felt much better. Her favorability rating towards him increased!
Seiji brought Chiaki to the dining hall to eat. Chiaki's satiety level increased!
…
Seiji told Chiaki that she might be able to truly master that dance if she continued practicing. He decided to call it the "God-suppressing Dance" for the time being.
He didn't know how long this process would take, nor did he know if she could truly master it. It was just a possibility.
Chiaki decided to persevere in her practice.
She didn't want to give up. Although Seiji didn't mention it, she also realized that this might be the key to saving her mother!
Fighting against a god in the dream world and learning the God-suppressing Dance … perhaps it was the hope in her heart that led to this "Awakening".
Since this "Awakening" ability wasn't complete, she decided to practice until it was complete!
Just like performing in a play, she needed to practice well before the actual performance.
She then entered the Spirit House with Seiji again.
While Chiaki was working hard, Seiji wasn't idling around either. He was also practicing his spells.
The Realm of Cherry Blossoms, Spirit 1, was approaching day by day. He needed to become stronger.
Seiji appeared quite handsome when he was practicing seriously. Chiaki was mesmerized by him. If it wasn't for the fact that she needed to practice as well, she could have watched him like this for an entire day.
Actually, Seiji could have watched her dance for an entire day as well, but he didn't have the time to do so.
Time passed … after dancing for an unknown number of times, Chiaki finally felt the same wondrous feeling that she had felt the first time!
She instantly became excited, but then, this feeling disappeared.
'Don't get excited. Maintain your calm, but also can't be calm. You need to seriously immerse yourself …' Chiaki concluded.
She felt even more like this was a performance.
No, this was a performance!
Performing a dance in front of a god, attracting it, disturbing it, and calming it down … this was a ritual, a spell, and also a performance.
With this realization in mind, Chiaki started dancing again after resting for a while.
She felt the same sensation again!
She maintained her current state and jumped down, but she felt nothing again after jumping for a while.
'Don't worry, I've already grasped the basics.'
Chiaki took out a handkerchief to wipe away her sweat. She noticed that someone was looking at her, so she looked over and met Seiji's gaze.
"Good luck." Seiji smiled and encouraged her.
Chiaki felt warm after receiving this encouragement. Her body was filled with new energy as she revealed a moving smile.
After resting for a while, she raised her hands again, made a pose, and slowly began dancing.
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