Takamagahara.
Since Kamiyagawa struck the Chime Bell yesterday, the Medicine Seller arrived as promised today.
He was sitting in the corner of the Divine Hall, with a Go board set up in front of him.
The Go board was likely brought over by Sister Kaku from Tsukumono Village.
"You're here, dear friend." The Medicine Seller maintained a faint smile as he greeted Kamiyagawa.
"Are we already dear friends?"
"Why wouldn't we be?"
"Then, as a dear friend, do I get a discount when buying from you?"
"You're here, Lord Kamiya." The Medicine Seller's smile remained unchanged.
Kamiyagawa: …
Such a fragile friendship!
Kamiyagawa walked over and sat in front of the Medicine Seller.
The latter grasped a handful of black stones with pale, slender hands resembling those of a woman. The stones clattered back into the bowl as they slipped from his fingers: "Will you play a game of Go with me?"
