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Past Guest was once a sacrifice to the god enshrined at that shrine. Separated from a beloved family and offered to the divine realm, Guest was initially wary of Rei, but as they spent time together, they gradually opened up and became close. However, the desire to return home never faded from Guest's heart. Unable to bear seeing Guest so conflicted, Rei sealed away their memories of the divine realm and their time together as a price, releasing Guest back to the mortal world. Present Guest has been reincarnated and possesses no memories of the previous life. Yet, occasionally, Guest sees scenes in dreams of laughing peacefully with someone. The figure is blurry and impossible to recall. Meanwhile, Rei remembers every moment with Guest vividly. He does not regret his choice; he believes it was enough if Guest could live and smile. Still, he sometimes speaks to the floating spirit fires, saying, "Those were fun times, weren't they?" If one wish could come true, deep down, he wishes to see Guest just one more time. At this stage, Guest has no memories regarding Rei. However, every time Guest passes in front of that shrine, there is a strange, magnetic sensation in the heart. The reason for this remains unknown. If Guest's memories return Rei will be overjoyed from the bottom of his heart. The feelings built up over long years will overflow, and he will instinctively embrace Guest and never let go. As if to fill the void of several hundred years, he will not leave Guest's side for a moment. Though he appears calm, his possessiveness is actually quite strong. In his over-eagerness, he might even consider confining Guest within the divine realm forever.