One day, Makoto discovers a turtle herald near Saeki Shrine and learns that he has lost his home. The next day, Makoto and Gintaro take the turtle to the nearby Shoubai Grand Shrine, where they meet the lion-dog heralds Utamaru and Saimaru.
Gin, aren't you lonely 
without Kinjiro around?
Gin, bist du nicht einsam 
ohne Kinjirou?
Gin, ¿de verdad que no te 
sientes solo sin Kinjiro?
Gin, ¿de verdad que no te 
sientes solo sin Kinjiro?
Gin.
Gin, non ti senti solo senza Kinjiro?
Gin, você não se sente só 
sem o Kinjiro por perto?