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.
My partner's the only person 
I've had to talk to,
Mein Partner ist der einzige, 
mit dem ich reden konnte,
Hasta ahora solo había 
hablado con mi compañero,
Hasta ahora solo había 
hablado con mi compañero,
Je n’avais qu’Utamaru 
pour discuter.
Il mio compagno era l'unico
 con cui potevo parlare,
Meu parceiro é a única pessoa com quem eu falo,