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4/28/2025, 5:43:04 AM
>>49328080
>It’s about origin and intent, specifically for those tied to the Village.
This is something often left out in these arguments. When Reimu told FT to do more research I think she was sincere. Had he done more research he probably would've gotten the hint that this kind of deep magical research is not something that belongs inside the Village. Much like Marisa, his studies might have left him with little other choice than to leave and pursue magic elsewhere, at which point what happens to him is of no one's concern. Furthermore, having more time to devote to the craft, maybe he wouldn't have taken the shortcuts he did and risk being transformed into a Vengeful Spirit. As well as gaining a deeper understanding of what it actually means to be a Youkai and have a plan on how to live after surrendering his Humanity. Without that research, well, it ended just as could be expected: a newborn Youkai born in broad daylight, scaring a shitload of people, and ran from the cops. His "oh well it worked out fine in the end" excuse doesn't cut it, what if he did lose his mind and become a Vengeful Spirit? A lot of people could've been hurt or killed before anyone could respond to stop it. It's like dropping a silverback gorilla into a mall.
Kosuzu could've gone down the same path and met a similar fate, that's why Reimu watches her. She's a curious girl and surrounded by books with forbidden knowledge, what if she pursued magic further instead of a fleeting fancy with fortune telling?
>>49329056
There's a few things I wonder about. During SSiB Youmu and Yuyuko were able to 'infiltrate' the capital and walk freely, but were pretty conspicuous from Youmu's recollection of it. I think their surveillance is less physical like what we'd expect of an advanced police state, and more metaphysical with regards to monitoring kegare. The Udonge tree seems to me as the perfect device for that, it only blooms with impurity and is functionally similar to a canary in a mine. But it could still be as you describe and buns gawking at pure beings isn't a deviation to record, nor are actual pure beings watched since they are that protected upper class and can be trusted to not disturb the peace.
The other thing was with Hourai individuals. It's a sin because of the temptation to be removed from death and associating with the idea, but the result itself seems like it fits just fine with the Lunarian's theme of stagnancy. If a third sip is too much of an existential risk, would the second sip protect them from the effects of kegare?
>It’s about origin and intent, specifically for those tied to the Village.
This is something often left out in these arguments. When Reimu told FT to do more research I think she was sincere. Had he done more research he probably would've gotten the hint that this kind of deep magical research is not something that belongs inside the Village. Much like Marisa, his studies might have left him with little other choice than to leave and pursue magic elsewhere, at which point what happens to him is of no one's concern. Furthermore, having more time to devote to the craft, maybe he wouldn't have taken the shortcuts he did and risk being transformed into a Vengeful Spirit. As well as gaining a deeper understanding of what it actually means to be a Youkai and have a plan on how to live after surrendering his Humanity. Without that research, well, it ended just as could be expected: a newborn Youkai born in broad daylight, scaring a shitload of people, and ran from the cops. His "oh well it worked out fine in the end" excuse doesn't cut it, what if he did lose his mind and become a Vengeful Spirit? A lot of people could've been hurt or killed before anyone could respond to stop it. It's like dropping a silverback gorilla into a mall.
Kosuzu could've gone down the same path and met a similar fate, that's why Reimu watches her. She's a curious girl and surrounded by books with forbidden knowledge, what if she pursued magic further instead of a fleeting fancy with fortune telling?
>>49329056
There's a few things I wonder about. During SSiB Youmu and Yuyuko were able to 'infiltrate' the capital and walk freely, but were pretty conspicuous from Youmu's recollection of it. I think their surveillance is less physical like what we'd expect of an advanced police state, and more metaphysical with regards to monitoring kegare. The Udonge tree seems to me as the perfect device for that, it only blooms with impurity and is functionally similar to a canary in a mine. But it could still be as you describe and buns gawking at pure beings isn't a deviation to record, nor are actual pure beings watched since they are that protected upper class and can be trusted to not disturb the peace.
The other thing was with Hourai individuals. It's a sin because of the temptation to be removed from death and associating with the idea, but the result itself seems like it fits just fine with the Lunarian's theme of stagnancy. If a third sip is too much of an existential risk, would the second sip protect them from the effects of kegare?
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