The Grand Son
- KOJIKI
- Japanese mythology
- The Grand Son
The Grand Son
It was the sobering experience for Amaterasu to get the country back from Ohkuninushi. Getting the country wasn't her ultimate goal. She knew that it was just the beginning. She wanted to achieve what her parents hadn't been able to finish.
Amaterasu
So, let Oshihomimi go down to Middle Earth as the emperor.
Omohikane
What?
Omohikane was a bit surprised at what Amaterasu said.
Omohikane
Oshihomimi is the person who ran away first when we came across the rebellions. How can we trust him?
In spite of Omohikane's worry, Amaterasu summoned Oshihomimi.
Oshihomimi looked nonchalant as usual.
Omohikane
I'm still doubting his skill...
Amaterasu
Oshihomimi, you will rule Middle Earth.
Oshihomimi
Oww...that sucks.....
Omohikane
Hey! He doesn't feel like going there. He isn't cut out for the boss, let alone the emperor.
Oshihomimi was also struggling to think of excuses.
Oshihomimi
When once I go down to Middle Earth, it may become very difficult to come back here. No!
I don't want to stop living a comfortable life in the Celestial Plain. Never! But Mom won't allow me to say no, so I need a special excuse.
Oshihomimi
Well...I'd love to go there...In fact I got ready but.....I'm afraid I can't.
Amaterasu
Eh? How come?
Amaterasu looked annoyed. He scratched his head.
Oshihomimi
To be honest.......I have it.
Amaterasu
You have what?
Oshihomimi
.................a kid.
Amaterasu
What?? It's news to me! Who's the mother?
Omohikane felt as if he was glanced at by Oshihomimi.
Omohikane
Eh? What does it mean? Who is she?
Omohikane had a bad feeling.
Oshihomimi
.............................................It's Chizi.
Omohikane
What!!!!?
What the hell have you done to my lovely sister!!?
Chizi was Omohikane's beloved little sister. Omohikane looked insane. It was the first time for Amaterasu to see Omohikane in such a furious status. He rarely got angry, so it made her frightened more.
Amaterasu
Wait, Omohikane! Please calm down!
Oshihomimi looked at Omohikane nonchalantly, while Amaterasu was trying to soothe him.
Oshihomimi
Well....it happened just because she rode on me.
Omohikane grabbed Oshihomimi by the collar.
Omohikane
Don't be ridiculous! My sister's never so loose!
Oshihomimi
....Who knows? Anyway we've done it. That's it.
Omohikane
That's not it!! I'll never forgive you! Get out of here! I'll kill you!!
Oshihomimi
Shit! What a sissy bloke! Eh?? Do you dare to take on me?
Omohikane
Bring it on!
Amaterasu
Pleeease calm down, Omohikane!!
Omohikane was about to kill Oshihomimi. Just when Amaterasu tried to stop him, Chizi rushed into the room. She heard about the hubbub from somewhere.
Chizi
Oh my god! Oh my god! Please stop!! Mimi! Brother!
When Omohikane saw her, he was almost crying.
Omohikane
Chizi! Are you OK? What have this bloke done to you?
Omohikane
Shit! I'll send him to Hades right now!
Omohikane was about to take the sword of Totsuka. Chizi interrupted him with the maximum extent.
Chizi
Brother! Calm down! Mimi and me have a brilliant relationship and the kid is the consequence. Please get excited about it!
Omohikane
Well...but...
Chizi
Ninigi, Come on in!
Ninigi
......
A little boy ran into the room. He went straight behind his mother. He tentatively looked up Omohikane's eye.
Omohikane
Oh!
Chizi
Hey, Ninigi. Say hello to uncle Omohikane.
Ninigi
........Hello. Uncle Omohikane.
Omohikane felt as if his heart was shot with an arrow of love.
Omohikane
This is my nephew...How lovely...
Chizi giggled.
Chizi
He is so cute, isn't he?
Omohikane
Yes. Soooo....
When Omohikane reached out to Ninigi, he was jostled by someone.
It was Amaterasu.
Amaterasu
Woooooooooooooooow!! So cute!! Is he my grandson? It's surreal! I love it!
Oshihomimi
So, let Ninigi go down to Middle Earth.
Oshihomimi suggested in the confusion.
Amaterasu
Oh! Yes! I totally agree with you. Hey, Ninigi. You'll go down to Middle Earth and rule the country. Do you understand?
Ninigi
Yes! Grandma!
Amaterasu
Ugh! G....grandma. Yes, it's correct. I'm your grandma....but how about Madam Ama?
Ninigi
Madam Ama...?
Amaterasu
Yes. Good.
So I'll go and check whether the route is safe or not, before Ninigi leaves.
Amaterasu went out of the room in a gleeful mood.
Omohikane
Oh, I'll accompany you.
Omohikane followed.
Oshihomimi was relieved to see that they were now quite happy.
Oshihomimi
Good for you, Ninigi. You'll become the emperor of the country!
Ninigi
Yes, Dad!
Ninigi smiled innocently.
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