At the middle of Junji District stands a wood and steel pagoda, with its ten tiers stretching up like a crimson pillar; its eaves curving gently upward like numerous raven wings. Inside the fifth floor, lavender shining chairs are set on one side, forming a crescent arc with each row. On the other side, a chain of paper talismans, encompasses the small windows that bring the sun's rays to a throne of silver and gold, facing the chairs.
As seconds move towards twilight, individuals wearing white kimono robes, shrouded by blue haories, walk into the room. These are the 30 ministers of the Shojo faction, alongside their deputy heads. Although they know the Shojo won't be coming –because of certain issues–, they are stunned to see that his mother hasn't arrived, inciting mutters to explode in the tiled hall.
