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.
That was how it all began.
So hat das alles angefangen.
Esa es nuestra historia.
Esa es nuestra historia.
C’est de là que vient 
notre sanctuaire.
È così che è cominciato tutto.
Foi assim que tudo começou.