Beside him, a long golden Thread spiraled in the air, twisting like a festival shimenawa rope, ready to bind the fates of lanterns for Obon.
He held the 糾, two threads entwined so perfectly they seemed alive, spinning “クルクル” above his head, echoing the playful mischief of yokai in old tales.
Every Twist of the wrench and Thread made the 糾 knot stronger, a living symbol of investigation, entanglement, and tradition all at once.