[ Kaoru's voice sounds understanding and gentle. If that could envelope her in warmth and comfort, it would. ]

Haha, don't worry about it, Anzu-chan. I should be the the one apologizing.

[ He was being pretty awful towards her whole doing his godly duties and whatnot. He definitely knows Anzu is exhausted too, not messing with the toy again just yet. ]

...Anzu-chan, are... are you okay with this ritual? I know it's just a one time thing but... I've heard some girls run away, or their lovers don't like this custom, so they...

[ get intensely jealous, killing the brides afterwards. It's been a while since he's had a "wife". It reached the point where he has decided to live a brief bout of a normal life before he has resigned to deal with more heartbreak. He doesn't want to curse the village for the tragedies, at least. They're all so kind, and Anzu especially as a dutiful miko. Look she leaves shrimp offerings for the bitchy snake god. ]

Oh, uh, not that we're actually together! I'd never want to hurt you, alright?