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Surpriiise!
Echo: ...ur...ise...
No, no, that's not right.
You need to shout from your chest, not your throat.
Listen. Whew...
SURPRIIIIIISE!!
sound of thunder striking
Echo: ...surpriiiiiise!...
See?
It's like a voice coming down from the sky...
With practice, you'll be able to do at least that much.
In your case, you've got plenty of practice raising your voice, so it should come naturally.
Alright, I'll do my best.
Hoo...
Surpriiiiise!!
sound of thunder striking
Echo: ..urpriiiiise!...
Oho, getting better!
Keep at it.
Shouting to my heart's content here feels so good.
I'm getting pumped up!
Time passes...
Whew. I really worked up a sweat.
Alright, now's a good time for a break.
Follow me.
Hm? Where're we going?
A place to cleanse your body.
Oh! So like, a hot springs, or something?
Heh. Way better than that.
Looking forward to it♪
loud waterfall noises
Here. Get changed.
...
Kogasa? What're you doing? Hurry up and get into that gi.
So, I'm washing away my sweat... over there?
Uh. Yeah?
All I see is a waterfall, though...
We're on a mountain for training. What were you expecting?
Well not THIS!
You said it was better than a hot springs! HOW is this better?
I'd rather just have a towel, or somethi-
Kogasa!
W-wha?
Your vow to one day surpass me... Was that a lie?
The sound cuts out here.
I'm not sure what standing under a waterfall has to do with that...
To ascend the mountain, is to be enveloped by it.
To feel the mountain's presence. To become one with it.
Only those that reach such heights can see the truth within oneself.
Doth the waterfall displease you? Dost thou not require it's power!? Have ye no shame!?
Uh, pardon me, Miss Kasodani? The way you're speaking is a bit-
I am not Kyouko Kasodani! I am the god of this mountain!
Through this vessel of flesh, I speak with thee now!
Wait. Hold on, stop. This is getting a bit out of hand.
Even as a joke, this is a bit crazy, don't you-
Raaaah!!
sound of thunder striking
Gwah!
Dost thou think I will forgive such mockery?
I'm, I'm sorry!
Listen well, Kogasa.
The heart of my vessel dost truly work for thee. Though her actions be strict, it is all for thine benefit.
Thou understand this truly, dost thou not?
And yet, this is thine first encounter with such a form of training, and hesitation fills thine heart, yes?
Y-yeah.
Then, fear not. This one, too, endured such trials.
What ye see now is the perfect means by which one might train their mental fortitude.
A heart that agitates not for the world. Such was gained by this one.
Tis for this reason, thy attacks of bewilderment have never once hit their target.
H-how do you know about that?
The mountain... sees all.
Ah...
Should thou retreat from this battle now, Kogasa, then you will never surpass this one. Not for the rest of thine life.
Knowing this... Are you satisfied?
N-no! Surprising people is my raison d'etre!
I can't accept that!
Then thou hast but one path before you!
Go now! Fly into the waterfall's embrace!
Alright!
loud waterfall noises
Nh!
This! Is! C-c-cold! And it hurts!
Empty thine mind! Become as one with the mountain!
Aggghhh... The waterfall's... crushing my head....
I can't focus at aaaaall!!
Sharpen thine ears! The mountain shouts for thee!
Here and now, hear its voice!
Its... voice?
Kogasaaa... Do your beeeest...
I, I heard it!
Mountain god! I really heard it!
In this moment... You are one with the mountain itself!
I am... one with that mountain...
I am the mountain... The mountain is me... Heh, heh, hahaha...
Nice. Shouldn't take much more, now.
Just one more push oughtta do. Hmhmhm...
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