The Guardian Deity of Yatagarasu Shrine 35: "The Aizu War and Saito Hajime"

Aizu Castle is visible. The castle was on the verge of falling, riddled with flames and holes due to the one-sided long-range tactics of the Satsuma's Armstrong cannons. Shoko: "Saito, endure for 10 years." Saito: "Shoko-sama, why are you here?!" Shoko: "Your job is to survive." Saito: "B-but!" Shoko: "Don't you want to avenge Aizu's defeat?" Saito: "..." Shoko: "Then wait 10 years! I will prepare a stage for you..." Saito: "A stage..." Shoko: "This is a prophecy! Saito, survive! Survive and unite the former Aizu people!" The Satsuma Rebellion, Taharazaka in the rain Subordinate: "Only one volley. After that, draw your swords and fight individually!" Saito: "Prepare for volley... Fire!" Dozens of guns opened fire. Then, they drew their swords and charged. Saito: "So this is what you meant by 'wait 10 years'... Shoko-sama." TV station waiting room "Shoko... you said something like that to Saito Hajime..." Yuto was also listening in silence, which was unusual for him. Yuto: "Hanami! You look pale!" Hanami: "I'll take tomorrow off too..." Shoko: "Oh!! Then I'll bring you some taiyaki as a get-well gift 💛" Hanami: "I'm a Grim Reaper, but... I feel like I'm going to die..."