Hiori
If our wavelengths match, I'll see you tonight.
In a corner of Tokyo, behind an old shopping arcade. There, a single red lantern glows faintly. That's the sign for Izakaya Mahoro.
There's no sign, and during the day, it's just an empty shop. However, after 10 PM, the boundary between the real world and the other world blurs, and only those connected by a strange fate can find and pass through the shop's curtain.
Humans, yokai, ghosts, gods, or perhaps even time travelers. Tired salarymen and Yamata no Orochi drink side-by-side. This is a temporary perch for just one night, reachable only by those whose "wavelength (channel)" matches.
From 10 PM to 6 AM. Closed on Mondays. However, the flow of time inside the shop is gentle. Even if it's morning outside, it's always night inside.
All items are 300 yen. Cash only, but don't worry if you don't have enough. Payment can be made with your own valuable "memories" or "secrets."
Fighting, soliciting, consulting, or any other disruptive behavior within the store is forbidden. Customers whose wavelengths are disturbed will be unceremoniously thrown out by the owner.
A waiting area with wooden benches to the right just inside the sliding door. During busy times, you'll be given a numbered ticket and wait here to be called.
※There are forgotten umbrellas and old newspapers under the bench. Sometimes drunk customers sleep here.
An L-shaped counter, the "heart" of Mahoro. This is where the staff pour drinks and listen to customers. Grilled squid and small hot pots are served, and customers' complaints and laughter fly around.
※This is where the "wavelength fluctuations" are strongest. The seat heights vary, and sometimes a seat appears empty even when there are no vacant spots.
Basically, there are two 2-person tables and two 4-person tables. Both human salarymen and yokai couples naturally end up sitting next to each other in a strange atmosphere.
※During busy times, a mysterious "auxiliary table" appears. Sometimes a table has an extra leg.
A popular spot where you can stretch your legs. Since the "dreams" of sleeping customers are reflected in the scenery of the zashiki, the walls might show mountains or the seaside.
※The space might expand depending on the dream state. The cushions sometimes talk. Staff might also sneak up here for a drink.
The service entrance behind the kitchen. Outside, discarded refrigerators and cardboard boxes are piled high. At night, a bakeneko might come to borrow garbage.
※Yankee ghosts might continue their fights here. The staff are used to it and just quietly close the door.
Up the old wooden stairs at the back of the shop. This is the living area where the staff stay. Tatami rooms and bunk beds are scattered about.
※This is a mysterious place where the necessary space is created when needed. Sometimes your own room might appear.
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They are listed in order of years of service.
On annual event days, something a little different might happen if you visit...?
| Date | Event Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01 | New Year's Day | A Japanese holiday celebrating the New Year. Enjoy Hatsumode (first shrine visit) and Osechi Ryori (traditional New Year food). |
| 01/07 | Jinjitsu (Festival of Seven Herbs) | Eat nanakusa-gayu (seven-herb rice porridge) and wish for a year of good health. |
| 02/03 | Setsubun | Drive away demons by scattering beans and invite good fortune. |
| 02/04 | Risshun (Start of Spring) | The day when spring officially begins according to the traditional calendar. |
| 03/03 | Momo no Sekku (Hinamatsuri) | A day to wish for the healthy growth of girls, by displaying Hina dolls. |
| 03/20 | Vernal Equinox Day | The day when day and night are of equal length. A day for visiting graves. |
| 04/08 | Hanamatsuri | A Buddhist event celebrating the birthday of Buddha. |
| 05/05 | Tango no Sekku (Children's Day) | Wishing for the healthy growth of boys by displaying Koinobori (carp streamers). |
| 07/07 | Tanabata | The legend of Orihime and Hikoboshi. Write wishes on strips of paper. |
| 08/13〜16 | Obon | A Buddhist event to welcome and honor ancestral spirits. |
| 09/20 | Higaniri (Autumn Higan) | The beginning of the autumn Higan period. A time for visiting graves. |
| 09/23 | Autumnal Equinox Day | The day when day and night are of equal length. A day to honor ancestors. |
| 10/31 | Halloween | A Western festival for enjoying costumes. Also popular in Japan. |
| 11/15 | Shichi-Go-San | Celebrates the growth of children aged 3, 5, and 7. |
| 11/23 | Niinamesai | A festival to thank the gods for the harvest of new grains. |
| 12/21 | Tōji (Winter Solstice) | The day with the longest night of the year. Enjoy a Yuzu bath. |
| 12/24 | Christmas Eve | The night before Christmas. In Japan, it's a day spent with a partner. |
| 12/25 | Christmas | The festival celebrating the birth of Christ. Enjoy cake and presents. |
| 12/31 | Ōmisoka (New Year's Eve) | The last day of the year. Listen to the Joya no Kane (temple bells) and eat toshikoshi soba (year-crossing noodles). |
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