"The mask... this shape, is it Red Leaf's?"
Lu Ban recognized this mask.
He bent down to pick it up—the mask was real.
"Did she leave it here to guide me?"
Lu Ban pondered, then opened his mouth to sing.
"Good Fortune Comes, I wish you good fortune, good fortune brings joy and love..."
In this silent world, Lu Ban began singing "Good Fortune Comes."
The cheerful song echoed among the torii gates, resounding through this quiet land.
As he sang, Lu Ban looked around, feeling as if the stars beside him had brightened.
While singing, Lu Ban suddenly saw a face approaching him on the shadowy path.
He stopped singing.
"... What are you singing?"
Holding her lantern, Red Leaf's expression showed slight embarrassment, as if she were considering whether to leave Lu Ban behind and go to the shrine on her own.
"It's a song from my hometown that is said to bring good luck. Do you want to learn it?"
Lu Ban asked enthusiastically.
"No need..."