[Perhaps someday Mai will learn to appreciate that some things are just a matter of practicality, and some things are presented as options rather than strong recommendations.
The stack of wanted ads Kurama's set aside for jobs like the ones Mai listed, where Yamada's chosen pursuit might help him, is depressingly small compared to the stacks for entry-level office jobs and minimum wage, but at least it exists. Kurama adds a couple more, nearly but not quite done sorting.]
If we successfully answer his prayer, ideally he'll offer devotions and speak of me to others, encouraging the growth of my follower base and providing us with more offerings to support a comfortable lifestyle. Or afterlifestyle, as the case may be.
[Not his most adept wordplay, but he shoots a glance at Mai anyway to see her reaction before he gets into the actual reasons rather than the official.]
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The stack of wanted ads Kurama's set aside for jobs like the ones Mai listed, where Yamada's chosen pursuit might help him, is depressingly small compared to the stacks for entry-level office jobs and minimum wage, but at least it exists. Kurama adds a couple more, nearly but not quite done sorting.]
If we successfully answer his prayer, ideally he'll offer devotions and speak of me to others, encouraging the growth of my follower base and providing us with more offerings to support a comfortable lifestyle. Or afterlifestyle, as the case may be.
[Not his most adept wordplay, but he shoots a glance at Mai anyway to see her reaction before he gets into the actual reasons rather than the official.]