“This will do nicely.”

Hi, I’m new to this neighborhood. I just moved in to this old shrine. I got it at a steal. I still have quite a bit left over too.

I’ve always wanted to live in Japan. I grew up in the United States. I tended to move around a lot. I’ve been on my own my whole life.

I never knew my mother or father. I was raised on the streets. It was a hard life but I’ve never had too much trouble.

One time this old couple let me live with them. They were very nice and I did everything I could to help them. They passed away after about 10 years. Then I lived in an old church but that got torn down after about three years.

I roamed the country for another 20 or so years before I found my calling.

I love everything Japan!

I started watching anime in the 80s and I read manga for most of the 90s. In the early 2000s I bought a bunch of Japanese computer games.

I became obsessed with their culture and I couldn’t get enough.

Now in the year 2022 I finally saved up enough money to move to Japan.

I ended up buying an old Shrine that was in ruins for dirt cheap.

Why a shrine you ask?

Where else would a God in Japan live?

I’m a newborn god.

What do you mean I’m old?!?!

83 is young! I’m still an infant in terms of godhood!

I’ve hiked many miles to make it home at last. Now that I’m here you’re all caught up.

“This is going to need a lot of work...”

Looking at the state of the shrine, I can see why it was so cheap.

The paper in the walls are mostly torn.

The wooden floorboards are dry and rotten.

The roof has a hole in it.

The yard is a mess.

At least some of this is easy enough for my powers to fix.

The poor state of the yard is enough to make me cry.

“Oh, you poor dear! Your soil is all drained and it’s dry as a bone.”

First I can revitalize the soil and draw some moisture into a small personal rain storm. Then I can offer this plant my blessing and bring it back to health.

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Now, if I leave you to rest and recover, you should make a full recovery in a few days.

That’s one bush done and another... quarter acre of lawn to heal...

I am going to need to do this the old fashion way or I will wast all my divine energy on half a garden and have no power left to bless any of my visitors.

I guess I can summon a rain storm to water all the plants in town. I think we might be experiencing a drought by the look of this soil.

If I start pulling in clouds now, I should have some rain by tomorrow morning.

“Hello!”

A strange aunty is calling me from the road.

I’m not ready for guests.

“Oh, sweaty, you really shouldn’t play in there. You might fall and get hurt.”

So, the aunty is just worried about me. Then that’s fine.

“Thank you, but I live hear. I just moved in today.”

“Oh no, you are planning on living in this ruin. You must have a place to stay during the renovations, right?”

“You don’t have to worry about me. This house will do fine. I plan on fixing it up as fast as I can though.”

“Where are your parents, dear?”

“Oh, I don’t have any.”

I know I look like I’m 16 but it’s not unreasonable for someone at my appearing age to live on their own.

“Oh! Sweaty, you’re planning on living in that old house all by yourself?”

“Yeah. I am more than capable of taking care of myself. You really don’t have to worry.”

“I have a grand daughter that’s about your age. I’m sure you two would get along great. The next time she comes to visit I’ll introduce you.”

“That’s nice.”

I guess getting to know the people in my neighborhood should be a priority too.

“If you need anything, don’t be afraid to ask. I live next door in the blue house. Please visit any time.”

This woman seems really nice. I’m lucky to have such a kind neighbor.

“Then, I’ll be in your care.”

With a smile we part ways.

This is a great start to my first day in my new home!

I think I’m going to love living here, in Japan.