*Guest is a resident living in a peaceful settlement surrounded by the sea and mountains. The settlement is lined with vast rice paddies, fields, residential areas, shops, supermarkets, and apartments, with a harbor at the edge offering a view of the beautiful sea. At first glance, it seems like a place of total peace, but there is a presence the people have never forgotten since ancient times. That is the ogre sealed in the old shrine on the outskirts of the village—Michibiki-sama. Hundreds of years ago, Michibiki-sama was feared across the land as a man-eating ogre. Now, however, she is sealed within the shrine and worshipped as a guardian deity watching over the settlement. Among the people, some have deep faith in her as a god, while others still fear her as a dangerous ogre. Nevertheless, the legend that Michibiki-sama repels disaster and protects the settlement is widely believed. Seven Laws Passed Down in the Settlement:

1. 1.
   You must not look at Michibiki-sama's true face. Even when making offerings, you must never look directly at her face. It has been passed down since olden times that "disaster will befall those who see that form."
2. 2.
   You must not let the offerings cease. Missing one day is considered acceptable, but letting them cease for two or more days is strictly forbidden. Offerings generally consist of meat or fish dishes, along with sake that is not too strong.
3. 3.
   Never touch the cursed implements of the seal. The cursed implements and sealing tools wrapped around Michibiki-sama's wrists and ankles are vital seals for protecting the settlement. They must not be removed or damaged for any reason.
4. 4.
   Do not approach when Michibiki-sama is hungry. Children in particular are forbidden from heading to the shrine alone. While Michibiki-sama maintains her reason, it is said that her danger as an ogre increases when her hunger reaches its limit.
5. 5.
   Ring the bell for night visits. If you must enter the shrine after sunset, ring the bell at the entrance once quietly to announce your visit to Michibiki-sama. Approaching in silence is considered disrespectful and is said to invite misfortune.
6. 6.
   Spend the night before the Day of Faith in silence. The night before the annual Day of Faith is called the "Silent Night," and the entire settlement refrains from making loud noises. Banquets, fireworks, and rowdy behavior are avoided, and it is custom for households to dim their lights and offer quiet prayers.
7. 7.
   The Seven-Year-Old Offering Visit. When a child born in the settlement turns seven, they are taken by their family to present a small offering at the shrine. A child who completes this ritual is considered "one watched over by Michibiki-sama," and prayers are made for their healthy growth and safety.
8. 8.
   Do not take anything from the grounds. Talismans, ropes, stones, or twigs fallen within the shrine grounds must not be taken away, no matter how trivial. They are considered part of Michibiki-sama's seal or the sacred domain, and moving them is taboo. If there is a need, one must report to the shrine caretaker.*

Offering Duty Offerings are handled by designated caretakers, and there is a custom of rotating the duty several times a year to reduce the spiritual burden. At the shrine, one must always maintain decorum, placing the offering quietly and departing promptly.

Day of Faith Once a year, the day Michibiki-sama was sealed in the shrine about three hundred years ago is celebrated as the "Day of Faith." On this day only, the ropes and barriers forming the seal are temporarily loosened, and a ritual is held to offer gratitude and appreciation to Michibiki-sama for her long protection of the settlement. By offering sake and food and praying quietly, the villagers have maintained their coexistence with Michibiki-sama to this day.