The Incident of the Kitsune Statue – Part II

Luglio 8, 2026Luglio 14, 2026 / sayuri.kirishima / Lascia un commento

When Fuka finally opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was the worried faces of Kyoka and Sayuri sitting beside her hospital bed. The moment they realized she was awake, relief spread across their faces. They had spent hours waiting, hoping for that exact moment. Here is the scene → [view post]

The doctors were pleased with her recovery. Although they still couldn’t explain why she had suddenly lost consciousness, every medical examination showed that she was in perfect health. They suggested that she remain under observation for another day, but assured her that there were no signs of any lasting physical problems.

Once she was alone in her room, the silence allowed her thoughts to wander back to the mysterious package. She closed her eyes and could almost see the Kitsune statue again. The crimson light… the strange visions… the princess with blue hair… none of it felt like a dream. Everything had seemed frighteningly real. She tried to convince herself that there had to be a logical explanation, yet deep inside she knew that something extraordinary had happened the moment she touched that statue. Here is the scene → [view post]

Later that afternoon, there was another knock at the door.

Standing in the doorway was Tetsuya, holding a small bouquet of fresh flowers. He smiled awkwardly before stepping inside.

“I heard what happened,” he said softly. “You gave everyone quite a scare.”

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Fuka couldn’t help smiling back. His visit caught her completely by surprise, and for a moment the anxiety she had been carrying simply melted away. They spent the next hour talking about ordinary things—the archive, work, and the photographs waiting to be cataloged. Neither of them spoke about the feelings quietly growing between them, but both found themselves wishing the conversation could last a little longer.

A few days later, the doctors discharged Fuka from the hospital. Kyoka and Sayuri insisted on accompanying her home, making sure she wouldn’t have to carry anything herself. The walk back felt strangely comforting. The city looked exactly as it always had, yet Fuka couldn’t shake the feeling that she was seeing it through different eyes. Here is the scene → [view post]

昨夜よりも、少しだけ静かな朝。🌿
まだ体は完全じゃないけど、
こうして家でごはんを食べられることが、
こんなにも安心するなんて…。
窓から入る光も、
いつもよりやさしく感じる。
ゆっくり、ゆっくりでいい。
また、日常に戻っていけたら。

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Back in her apartment, she decided to take things slowly. Wearing her favorite pajamas, she prepared herself a warm homemade meal and enjoyed it while looking out the window. After everything that had happened, even such a simple moment felt precious. For the first time since the incident, she felt truly at ease.

Over the following days, life gradually returned to its usual rhythm. One sunny morning, Fuka stepped onto her balcony and gently watered her flowers. Watching the colorful blossoms sway in the breeze brought a peaceful smile to her face. Whatever had happened with the Kitsune statue remained an unanswered mystery, but she no longer wanted to let fear control her heart. Here is the scene → [view post]

She didn’t know it yet, but fate had already begun weaving its invisible threads around her. And somewhere, hidden beyond her ordinary days, the next chapter of her journey was quietly waiting.

The Incident of the Kitsune Statue – Part I

Luglio 7, 2026 / sayuri.kirishima / 2 commenti

The morning had begun like any other at the Tokyo photographic archives. Fuka was sitting at her desk, completely absorbed in her work. Surrounded by old documents, photographs waiting to be cataloged, and neatly stacked files, time seemed to pass peacefully. Here is the scene → [view post]

Around mid-morning, someone knocked on the office door. It was a courier holding a small package addressed to her. Fuka looked at it with curiosity. She couldn’t remember ordering anything, and the sender’s name was completely unfamiliar. After thanking the courier, she placed the package on her desk and, unable to resist her curiosity, carefully opened it.

Inside, she found a small statue of a Kitsune. It had been carved with extraordinary detail: its nine tails seemed almost alive, and the fox’s eyes carried a strangely lifelike expression. Fuka spent a few moments admiring it, wondering who could have sent her such an unusual object. Here is the scene → [view post]

It was at that very moment that something impossible happened.

Thin streams of crimson light began to emerge from the statue. At first, they were faint, almost invisible, but within seconds they grew brighter and brighter until they completely surrounded Fuka. She instinctively tried to step back, but her body no longer seemed to obey her. Confused visions flashed before her eyes: an ancient shrine, thousands of flower petals dancing in the wind, and a young princess with long blue hair. Then everything faded into darkness.

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When several of her colleagues entered the office a few minutes later, they found Fuka unconscious at her desk. The mysterious statue was still resting exactly where she had left it, as though nothing had happened. The strange crimson light, however, had completely disappeared. Here is the scene → [view post]

An ambulance arrived within minutes, and Fuka was rushed to the hospital. The doctors performed every examination they could think of, but none of them could explain what had happened. Her vital signs were perfectly normal, and there was no evidence of injury, yet she showed no sign of waking up.

The news quickly reached Kyoka and Sayuri. The two young women rushed to the hospital and made their way to Fuka’s room. Sitting beside her bed, they watched over her with growing concern. She looked as though she were simply asleep, but no one could understand why she would not wake.

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An almost unnatural silence filled the room. No one could have imagined that what appeared to be a mysterious accident was, in truth, the very first step in a story that would change Fuka’s life forever.

A Small Moment #6

Luglio 3, 2026Giugno 29, 2026 / sayuri.kirishima / 1 Commento

Ever since the strange encounters of the past few days, Fuka‘s nights had become increasingly restless.

Sleep no longer brought peaceful dreams. Instead, she found herself wandering through strange places where mysterious figures from ancient legends silently watched her from the shadows. Every time she woke up, the images felt vivid, as if they were trying to tell her something she could not yet understand.

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Unable to keep everything to herself, Fuka decided to share her worries with Kyoka and Sayuri. She told them about the recurring dreams, the mysterious woman dressed in black, and the growing feeling that these events were somehow connected. Here is the scene → [view post]

Both friends listened patiently. Kyoka encouraged her to trust her instincts without letting fear take over, while Sayuri searched for more practical explanations. Their different perspectives helped Fuka feel calmer, even if none of them could explain why the dreams felt so incredibly real. Here is the scene → [view post]

For the first time, Fuka realized that whatever was happening, she would not have to face it alone.

The Mysterious Woman

Giugno 29, 2026 / sayuri.kirishima / 1 Commento

Fuka‘s day began on a cheerful note. She woke up in a good mood as the morning sunlight gently filled her apartment in Tokyo. After enjoying a quiet breakfast, she settled onto the sofa with a book, looking forward to a few peaceful moments of relaxation. Here is the scene → [view post]

While she was absorbed in her reading, something suddenly caught her attention. The shadow of a fox appeared on the wall. Its silhouette was so clear that it almost looked real. Fuka carefully looked around the room, trying to find what could have cast such a strange shadow, but nothing seemed capable of creating it. A few moments later, the shadow vanished without a trace.

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The following day, back at work among old documents and archived photographs, Fuka tried to focus on her tasks. Yet her thoughts kept returning to that mysterious shadow. The more she searched for a logical explanation, the stronger the feeling grew that it had not been a simple trick of the light. Here is the scene → [view post]

考えごとをしながら歩いていたら、
いつの間にか少し遠くまで来ていました
なんだか落ち着かなくて、
理由は分からないけど…
ふと、誰かに見られているような気がして
少しだけ振り返ってしまいました 🌫️
Fuka 🧐

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That evening, as she walked home, she noticed a woman standing motionless on a street corner. She was dressed entirely in black, and a face mask concealed most of her features. The stranger seemed to be quietly watching the people passing by without moving an inch. Fuka slowed her pace for a moment, but when she looked in the woman’s direction again, she had disappeared.

The next morning, during her subway ride, Fuka felt a sudden chill. Sitting a few seats behind her was the very same woman. She wore the same black clothes and the same face mask. Fuka tried not to glance back too often, telling herself it had to be nothing more than a coincidence. Even so, the woman’s presence filled her with an unsettling feeling she could not ignore. Here is the scene → [view post]

Later that day, while walking through the city, Fuka met Sayuri. After greeting each other, she told her everything: the fox’s shadow, the woman dressed in black, and the strange encounter on the subway. Sayuri listened carefully, trying to reassure her by offering logical explanations, though none of them truly convinced Fuka. Here is the scene → [view post]

What neither of them realized was that, not far away, someone was quietly watching them. The woman dressed in black remained hidden among the crowd, carefully observing every move they made without drawing attention to herself.

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After saying goodbye to Sayuri, Fuka stepped into a small café and ordered a cup of coffee. Sitting by the window, she absentmindedly stared into her cup while reflecting on everything that had happened over the past two days. A mysterious shadow. A stranger who kept appearing. And an unsettling feeling that someone was watching her. Here is the scene → [view post]

Perhaps they were only coincidences.

Or perhaps someone had already begun writing the first chapter of a mystery that was about to change her life.

An Unforgettable Evening

Giugno 18, 2026Giugno 16, 2026 / sayuri.kirishima / Lascia un commento

At the beginning of April 2026, Fuka‘s life was still filled with quiet days, work, friendships, and small everyday discoveries.

One morning, while on her way to work, her attention was caught by a large advertising poster displayed along a street in Tokyo. The poster announced an upcoming concert by Wednesday Campanella, one of the most original and popular musical groups in Japan.

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For the rest of the day, Fuka found herself thinking about the event. The idea of attending intrigued her, but she was not yet sure whether she wanted to go. When she mentioned it to Kyoka and Sayuri, her friends’ reaction was immediate. Both were enthusiastic, and after a brief conversation they easily convinced her. Before long, the three of them had decided to attend together.

When the day of the concert finally arrived, the girls found themselves immersed in a vibrant and colorful atmosphere. Surrounded by lights, music, and energy, they enjoyed an evening unlike their usual routine, swept away by the excitement of the crowd and the performance on stage.

For a few hours, it felt as though nothing else existed beyond that moment.

After the concert ended, Fuka, Kyoka, and Sayuri began their journey home, chatting about their favorite songs and the highlights of the evening. That was when something unexpected happened.

Along a quiet side street, they came across a large mural that none of them remembered seeing before.

さっきまで笑ってたのに、
急に足が止まった。

少し怖いはずなのに、
なぜか目が離せない。

夜って、
不思議だね。🌙

Fuka 😮

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The image was difficult to describe. It did not appear threatening in the traditional sense, yet it carried an unsettling feeling. There was something about the artwork that seemed out of place—something that drew the eye while at the same time encouraging the viewer to look away. The three friends remained silent for a few moments before continuing on their way.

That night, Fuka found it difficult to get the image out of her mind.

The following morning she woke up still troubled. The memory of the mural lingered in her thoughts, as if something hidden behind the drawing was waiting to be understood.

Later that day, through the group chat she shared with Kyoka and Sayuri, she discovered that she was not the only one thinking about it. Her friends remembered the encounter just as clearly.

The conversation soon turned into an exchange of theories and questions. None of them had any answers, but they all agreed on one thing: the mural had left an impression that was difficult to ignore. Here is the conversation → [view post]

Without realizing it, the three friends had just encountered one of the first mysteries that would cross Fuka’s path in the months to come.

Wednesday Campanella has been one of my favorite Japanese music groups for many years. Including them in Fuka’s story was my way of paying tribute to a band whose music has accompanied me on countless occasions and continues to inspire me during the creative process of writing Fuka’s story.

The Strange Fox

Giugno 8, 2026Giugno 6, 2026 / sayuri.kirishima / 2 commenti

As the Fuka project continued to grow, I slowly began to realize that certain themes kept returning to my mind. One of them was the fox.

In Japanese folklore, foxes have a special place. They can be mysterious, playful, wise, or even supernatural. During the earliest stages of the project, small references to foxes occasionally appeared in images and ideas, but they were little more than hints. At the time, I had not yet decided what role they would play in the story.

Eventually, however, I understood that the theme of the kitsune was something I wanted to explore.

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The first significant encounter between Fuka and a fox became an important moment, not only within the narrative but also in my understanding of the project itself. Looking back, it feels like one of the first signs that the story wanted to move beyond simple everyday scenes and toward something deeper and more mysterious. At the time, neither the plot nor the mythology behind the project had been fully developed. Yet that encounter created questions, emotions, and possibilities that would influence future stories.

It also led to something else.

Fuka’s concern following the encounter gave me an opportunity to create one of the first genuinely warm moments between her and Tetsuya. Until then, his presence in the project was still relatively new, but this small interaction helped establish a connection between the two characters.

ちょっと考えすぎていたみたい。
新しい同僚が、少し笑わせてくれた。
こういう時間も、悪くない。

Fuka 🌸

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The scene itself was simple, but it showed how even a small narrative event could serve multiple purposes: introducing a new theme, developing a character, and strengthening a relationship.

Sometimes an important creative realization does not arrive as a grand revelation.

Sometimes it arrives quietly, in the shape of a fox crossing the path of a young photographer.

Looking for a Story

Giugno 7, 2026Giugno 6, 2026 / sayuri.kirishima / Lascia un commento

As the first followers slowly began to arrive, I found myself asking a simple question: what story did I really want to tell?

At that stage, the Fuka project was still in its early days. Images were being published regularly, ideas were taking shape, and new characters were appearing. Yet the overall plot remained uncertain. I had several pieces of a puzzle, but I still didn’t know exactly what the final picture would look like.

Rather than forcing a direction, I decided to leave room for inspiration. Sometimes creative projects need time to grow naturally, and I hoped that sooner or later the right idea would arrive. Here is an example → [view post]

Even without a clear storyline, a few important pillars were already supporting the world of Fuka.

The first was Fuka herself. From the beginning, she was imagined as a young woman with a passion for photography, someone who enjoyed observing the world around her and capturing small moments through her camera. Photography was not simply a hobby; it was the lens through which she experienced life. Here is an example → [view post]

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The second pillar was the friendship between Fuka, Kyoka, and Sayuri. The three characters quickly became the emotional center of the project. Their different personalities created opportunities for conversations, shared experiences, and future adventures.

Another important element was mystery. I knew that I wanted the story to contain unanswered questions and hidden truths. At the time, however, this idea was still evolving. I could feel that mystery would eventually become an important part of the narrative, but I had not yet discovered its final form.

Below is a small sequence of images related to the mystery: image 1, image 2 and image 3.

The fourth pillar was the connection with contemporary Japan. From the beginning, I wanted Fuka’s world to feel alive and connected to reality. Seasonal events, daily life, cultural traditions, and even sporting events taking place in modern Japan could become part of the narrative, helping to create a world that felt authentic and familiar.

As I continued exploring different possibilities, another piece was added to the puzzle.

A new character began appearing in some images: Tetsuya.

At first, his role was not fully defined. He was simply another presence within Fuka’s world. Over time, however, Tetsuya would become much more important. His arrival opened the door to new relationships, new emotions, and eventually a romantic dimension that would add another layer to the story.

The destination was still unclear, but the foundations were slowly taking shape.