Otaku Elf (江戸前エルフ)

Miko...

Oh, Miko...

Miko...

Oh, Miko...

Miko...

Oh, Miko...

Oh, Miko, do you hear my call?

I am Takamimi Hime-no-Mikoto.

I stand before you in awe, Takamimi Hime-no-Mikoto.

Your miko is here.

15th Miko of Takamimi Shrine

Koito Koganei (Age 16)

Oh, Miko...

Takamimi Hime-no-Mikoto

Real Name: Eldali Ilma Fanomenel

Present to me a Red Bull...

Shut-ins don't get energy drinks!

Aw, come on! I stayed up all night gaming, and tonight there's a marathon of an anime I wanna watch!

I don't care! You said you'd only have one Redbull a day, right?!

Kikujirou would have no problem giving me one!

I'm not my grandpa, and I'm not giving you one.

You're so strict, Koito...

Ah, I got a rare item!

The goddess enshrined here is Elda...

I took over for my predecessor and found out that I would become her miko.

Frog Tank

Acrylic Mask

Hopeless.

She is hopeless.

Quit being lazy! Today's a shrine ritual day, you know!

We can do it tomorrow, can't we?

My goddess.... is hopeless.

EPISODE 1

THE ELF

OF TOKYO

Tsukishima, Chuo City, Tokyo.

TAKAMIMI SHRINE

Spanning more than 400 years since the Edo Period, is Takamimi Shrine.

TAKAMIMI SHRINE

The goddess summoned from another world enshrined here...

was an absolute social recluse of an elf.

Hey Elda, can you quit doing that magical power thing? It always startles me.

It's convenient magic that can transmit thoughts to someone far away by using spirits.

I've never had any divine powers or anything.

In any case, if you yell I'll be able to hear you in the shrine's office.

I-I'm too embarrassed... I can't yell. I don't even regularly talk to people.

This is how Elda is, but for some reason, she's popular with the parishioners, and basically the people in town.

Potato chips from Takahashi on 4th street.

Aburaya dorayaki from Kadoi on 1st street.

Two bottoles of Fonta from Kobayashi at the liquor store.

And from the lady at Shimada Electric...

A V-V...VR set!

I knew Shimaden understood me! I love it!

Originally, the new offerings were things like alcohol, rice, and special products from the area,

but now, and I don't know why, the parishioners here offer things that Elda likes.

I think they're spoiling her too much. I do appreciate it, though.

Thank you... Thank you, Shimaden.

Wow, she's crying.

If it makes her this happy, Shimada Electric may be fine with it, too.

I-I better put some elbow grease into the shrine ritual!

Yes, exactly! That's the spirit!

I haven't seen her this motivated in a while!

I mean, even though I am an elf with no divine powers.

Don't say that.

So, shall we begin?

We're starting with the purification prayer.

Be there extreme impurities,

may the inner and outer walls of this sacred ground be clean and pure without hindrance.

Oooh, it feels like the future... It's like all my dreams are coming true!

Take this seriously, you idiot elf!

I-I couldn't wait any longer!

What's up, Koito? You're looking exhausted.

Koma-chan.

It's that goddess again...

I thought it'd be about Takamimi-sama. That's all it's been since you became a miko, Koito.

I mean, that elf is just so hopeless.

What's this?

"Elves are individuals with long ears like tree leaves.

They are a mystical clan who are long time magic wielders, they despise civilization, and love nature."

Is what they say, though.

Yay!

She enjoys civilization to its fullest, is snooty... and has long ears.

The only thing that applies to her there is her ears.

She stays in her room, gaming and reading comics and stuff.

"They are also very particular, and they have an unsociable side that pays no mind to outside worlds."

That part sounds like her.

There wasn't a miko up until me, and Grandpa's just the type to take care of people.

I had no idea she was this hopeless of a wreck.

But, why is an elf from another world a goddess in the first place?

Four hundred-something years ago, my ancestors summoned her.

Seems she's been here ever since.

Hmm. That would mean that she's been adored by the people of this city for 400 years.

Similarly, I have no clue why, but I do like Takamimi-sama.

She's not THAT great...

Well, when you've had enough, give me a call.

I'll tell her what's what.

Thanks, pal. That makes me feel better.

Oh yeah! There's something I need to show you!

Ta-da! I bought this with three years worth of new years' money for my 16th birthday!

Super mature-looking bag, right?!

Mature things just don't suit you, Koito.

I thought so, too...

But you know, in 5 years...

No wait, 3 years from now, I'll get taller, and I'll be curvy like the Kano sisters, and live rich in Daikanyama,

and I'll become a woman who looks good with a bag like this!

Yeah, sure. And you want that "Lady in White" that you admire to see you, right?

Why are you so embarrassed now?

Because... I just remembered her.

Her clothes and her skin were so white, she was almost transparent, and she was gorgeous.

Yes, I've heard it a hundred times. In elementary school I went around looking for her with you all the time, right?

Don't take our years of friendship for granted!

I appreciate you doing all that.

But, you still don't even know who she is or where she's from.

You also don't really remember her face. We have no clues to follow.

I-I mean, what about using Tweeter or something?

A picture like this would go viral!

It's not that simple to go viral on the Internet.

You're right.

Tsukishima West Central Street First Avenue

Hey, Koito-chan!

You're the new miko, eh?

Yes, I turned 16 the other day.

How wonderful. I'd love to get a glimpse of Takamimi-sama as well.

Oh, miko-sama. Is Takamimi-sama doing well?

Yes, very well. Thank you so much for the dorayaki, Kado-chan.

Koito-chan, bring a croquette to Takamimi-sama for me!

I got some nice yellowtail in. Takamimi-sama likes that, right?

Thank you so much!

Koi-chan, Koi-chan!

Oh, nice to see you out of Shimaden!

Was Elda pleased with my offerings this time around?

Yup, she loved it! But wasn't it expensive?

Are you sure you want her to have it?

If I give someone the hardware, then they have no choice but to buy the software from us.

Th-that is unexpectedly calculating...

Shimaden

Shimaden

Well, I'm just glad she's happy.

In the past I brought it to the shrine directly, but my legs ache nowadays so I appreciate what you're doing.

Oh no, she ought to come and greet you. All of the parishioners really do a lot for Elda and very often,

but all that bum does is stay holed up in her room.

Everyone does this only because they like Elda.

Everyone 'round these parts made a shrine visit to Elda when they were born.

When you get to be my age, you start losing your family and friends,

but Elda always stays put in Takamimi Shrine.

It's comforting to know that some things never change.

I suppose so. I can't wait to become an adult...

Look, I bought this bag! It's very mature!

Shimaden

Doesn't quite suit you.

Yeah, I agree.

This tsukudani has a wonderful flavor. Delicious.

She uses her chopsticks nicely. She's so happy when she's eating.

Similarly, I have no clue why, but I do like Takamimi-sama.

In the past, I brought it to the shrine directly...

Elda...

I wish she would go meet everyone.

Why is she always by herself?

I'm done...

I'm done!