My name is Yakumo Yukari.

My name is Yakumo Yukari.

I'm just another youkai, living through countless periods.

The current period is the most fun.

The current period is the most fun.

Because two people I like are part of it.

Hakurei Reimu.

Hakurei Reimu.

Morichika Rinnosuke.

The girl's morals and values are interesting.

Although she seems to be my opposite, we're actually quite similar.

Although she seems to be my opposite, we're actually quite similar.

The man's boundary is weaker than anyone else in Gensokyo.

Although he seems to be my opposite, we're actually quite similar.

So tell me, great youkai.

I've been thinking about that person without noticing.

It's very painful, yet it makes me so happy.

So, the source of those contradictory feelings...

Are you sure you don't know what it is, dear shrine maiden?

hmph...

Oh my, what's with that 'I don't know, that's why I'm asking you' expression...

...My my.

It's because you're in love.

In love with that person.

This is rather unlike the Hakurei shrine maiden. She would normally take action even when she's unsure.

This is rather unlike the Hakurei shrine maiden. She would normally take action even when she's unsure.

...Thanks, Yukari.

rustle

Sheesh...

Hm?

clench

What's this?

It must be my imagination.

So tell me, great youkai.

That girl confessed to me.

But I rejected her. We can't spend the rest of our lives together.

Do you... perhaps mean...

Do you... perhaps mean...

That you rejected her because she's human?

It's not 'perhaps'. That girl will die far before I will.

And isn't that just your own selfishness...?

Letting others into your heart, only to regret it later. The fear of being left alone.

I already know about all the times it's happened before.

Please stop, I already know about that all too well.

Oh my, then I'll make it short.

Oh my, then I'll make it short.

If you truly love that girl...

Then you'll be blessed with happiness that would overwhelm its conclusion...

Don't you think?

Don't you think?

Thanks, Yukari.

slam

Sheesh, they're so much trouble...

...Ah.

This is bad.

This is bad.

bang

...Hey Mr. Shopkeeper, did you know?

...Hey Mr. Shopkeeper, did you know?

There are beings with a lifespan longer than that of humans or half-youkai.

sniff sniff

No, saying that they don't have a lifespan wouldn't be an exaggeration.

Seeing all your loved ones move on and being left behind in semipermanence is the true meaning of fear.

Seeing all your loved ones move on and being left behind in semipermanence is the true meaning of fear.

So I wanted to be with you for as long as I could... even if it was just for a human's lifespan, to me it would be...

So precious, but it's hopeless... I didn't forget, even you have your own lifespan too.

Ooh, sniff...

Even if I'm a youkai, I still cry over love, because I'm a girl too...

Rinnosuke, you idiot...

My name is Yakumo Yukari.

My name is Yakumo Yukari.

I'm just another youkai, living through countless periods.

The current period is the most painful.

Because I fell in love with a man who is part of it.