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- To keep themselves from being forgotten, the gods of the near shore made a choice. One that changed the fate of humanity forever. It started with Akani, the god of song and dance, who made herself known to humans by putting on short plays for them in a small quarter of Osaka.
As more and more humans came to watch her, many of the younger, shrineless gods followed suit. Some made paintings that no human could rival, or inspired art and had their names put on the finished product. Others became the faces of companies they helped create. A god of vanity went into the business of advertising, and now his face is displayed on billboards, showing off a new brand of toothpaste. Humanity was forced to acknowledge the existence of gods beyond prayer and folktales. Once Akani's popularity grew to the point where she was performing on stage, gods became something normal for humanity. Knowledge of them and the regalia that accompanied him became commonplace.
And because of this, humanity became more dependent on gods. Knowing they were real meant that they were expected to answer when prayed to, expected to come when called. If a god didn't answer, humans would just move onto a god who would, instead of having faith that they were listening. Humanity came to expect gods to do whatever was asked of them, even if they could do it themselves.
A few voiced their dissent over how much humanity was relying on gods to do things they used to be able to do themselves. The few became many, and a group called Dawn was born. Dawn makes no secret of the fact that they dislike gods. Their goal is to bring the world back to how it was before gods came into their lives, even if they have to go to extreme measures to do it.
—In this world, gods are commercialized, and the most popular near shore deities are treated like celebrities.
Most gods of the far shore have cut ties and turned their backs on those of the near shore for disrupting humanity.
Most humans still can't see phantoms, but are aware that gods protect them from corruption.
The Japan TimesHistoric Nagano Shrine VandalizedOn Monday, it was discovered that a komainu (lion-dog) statue at the Harumiya Temple was stolen and the white columns of the structure were splattered with black paint, according to the reports.
A note with the message, "We don't need you", was also found at the scene. Speculations suggest this to be the work of the activist group known as "Dawn". An investigation is underway to find the culprits of the vandalism.Reporters quoted the deputy head of the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs, Naoki Nishizawa, as saying that his department has asked the Nagano Water Department to propose a plan in a month to fix the statue.
In the earlier incident in May, a pair of stone komainu statues dating back to the Japanese colonial period were also vandalized by Dawn activists.- ChatMaster [Ori.2018]File Edit View Browse Bookmarks Friends Theme Tools HelpSora2:23 AM
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This isn't fair!1:59 AM
What?1:57 AM
How is anyone supposed to compete with a god?1:59 AM
You went to see Akani again?2:00 AM
I know people who practice every single day1:59 AM
But none of them will ever be half as good as her1:59 AM
How did you get into her show?2:01 AM
I mean she's the god of dance. Come on.2:03 AM
I thought all her shows were sold out2:01 AM
She doesn't deserve her popularity2:02 AM
People like her.2:03 AM
And she makes them happy2:03 AM
You don't understanding how frustrating it is!2:05 AM
Sure, I get it2:05 AM
You don't! What's the point of doing anything2:08 AM
When having a god on your side makes for better publicity?2:08 AM
There aren't that many gods doing what Akani does2:10 AM
There are enough >.>2:11AM
Okay, well, you're going to have to fume over it alone2:15 AM
I have work in a few hours2:15 AM
Maybe I'll ask around and see if anyone knows someone in Dawn2:16 AM
Good luck with that2:18 AM
You should help me2:19 AM
If you heard what they say about gods, you would understand2:19 AM
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