The half’s...Natsuo’s change in demeanor from the previous day was suspicious from Azusa’s standpoint. Certainly it was possible that he could have spent some time on the internet looking up various shrine details and that of etiquette as a whole. But implementing and remembering everything overnight was an entirely different thing entirely; sure he could have known all this and just been utterly obtuse the day before as an act though that just made his motive all the more suspect. Still since he’d given his name properly, she’d properly give her own this time.
“Azusa Yamanouchi, and if you don’t mind it being overly brief I can certainly give a tour before my cousin arrives.” She squeezed out a proper formal introduction before advancing past her guest (stalker). At any rate the pointed detail of family arriving should keep things tame enough. The ever rhythmic pattern to her gait unperturbed as she continued speaking.
” Given the time of year, this Western Shrine is the main one for the season but as we near Autumn the focus will instead shift towards the Southern Shrine. This shrine being dedicated to Byakko and the Buddha Amida as you can tell is designed with the respectives themes of the tiger and that transition from a gentle Spring to a fiery Summer. Meanwhile the South Shrine uses the theme of the bird Suzaku to capture that Summer to Autumn transition in all its colors and shades.” Despite her head being oriented so she could speak towards a guest while leading the way as it should… Azusa honestly neglected to actually check if she was being followed since she honestly just wanted to politely finish.
However that didn’t stop her steps from quickly cross the distance towards the main building of the shrine. As wish papers came into view that dangled along the rails and various tree branch she spoke again ” Given the time of year, it’s not uncommon for students to wish for good grades or summer romances here. Of course other wishes are also made, but forgive me for not wanting to indulge in rumours and gossip if I can. All I’ll comment is that I’m just a caretaker - a janitor for the enshrined - issues of wishes and policies should be directed toward the divinity in charge.” Of course she knew the joke was a weak one, but she felt no reason to truly be formal at the moment… something was just to inexplicably comfortable despite the situation. She quickly forced herself back into a more businesslike level of seriousness before speaking again.
” Atop the stairs are the large cords for shrine bells. Customarily those are rung two to three times. Inside the doors, which I’ll be unlocking is the interior of the shrine with the altar - mind the railings do in fact mean ‘don’t touch’. The door at the back is the Inner Sanctum, even I’m not allowed in there so naturally I can’t unlock it.” She rose her voice as she rushed up the stairs to act upon her statement. Finally, she had to presence of mind to address Natsuo.
”Anything more detailed or specific you’d like to hear?”