[A blimp holographically advertises "SHINKANSEN REOPENING TODAY" flying past Kansai Station's white tower. Yet compared to the days before Demon's death, there is a surprisingly small crowd gathered today, holding their offerings in tight hands and giving nervous glances. Populist leads the city council cronies, carrying an ornate ceremonial energy sword, approaching a holographic ribbon over the tracks.]
Though it is tragic that this duty has fallen to me... and we know not whether the wretched X-Class Akudama will take this path out of our city... I am honored to welcome back the spirit of the sacred train.
SHINKANSEN RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY
Though it is tragic that this duty has fallen to me... and we know not whether the wretched X-Class Akudama will take this path out of our city... I am honored to welcome back the spirit of the sacred train.
[She raises the sword.]