I was insistent that Yukari not send Reimu away to the Satori but she, being the head of the household, had her way and Reimu was to be given to the Komeiji sisters for a year. I felt betrayed and angry that she would do this when the child wasn't yet old enough to comprehend why she was being sent away but she insisted that it had be done and that I'd understand one day. Having cared for her since the winter, alongside my own children, I just couldn't fathom the thought of having to send her away to someone else for a year.
After about a week, we made our way to Chireiden with Reimu in tow. Her innocence towards the whole thing had shattered my heart, as she showed no upset or agitation, however, she knew not as to why she was being sent away. She wouldn't be back for a year and I can only hope that she wouldn't feel betrayed by any of this. I know the Komeiji sisters will take care of her well and they want very much to help but I was still apprehensive.
When we arrived, I couldn't hand her to them myself and had Ren do it but, like myself, he had too much a difficulty, so he handed her to Chen. With ease, as we watched, Chen presented her to Satori, who then took the child in her arms. Quietly, I heard Satori say, "Our sincerest condolences, please forgive us." It wasn't hard to see why she would say that, as she knew how hard this was for us but I suppose she recognized it would have to be done.
I suppose I would have to reconcile that it had to be but my heart remained shattered.