[Touken Ranbu] The Wayfinder

"A deeply angsty, tearjerker story"

"Planned for fifteen stories for now. Not sure if I'll get carried away and make it longer"

People have feelings, and so do blades.

The Guide, who reveals the way forward...

Shi Xin is a university student studying psychology. One day, she is kidnapped by Konnosuke along with her friend Shinkai and made into a Saniwa.

However, on the day she takes up her post, Konnosuke tells her with a perfectly serious expression that her job has changed.

The position of "Guide," which also falls under the jurisdiction of the Time Government, is little known.

Their job is to help blades and Saniwa who are lost, obsessive, or even corrupted, and solve their problems

Put simply, they're the Time Government's problem-solving dumpster.

"Don't put it like that, Guide-sama."

Konnosuke swished its tail. "Other Saniwa don't get to enjoy the good fortune of having a full sword collection right from the day they start, you know."

Looking at the fox's expression that seemed to say, "Are you happy? Surprised? Delighted?" Xin remained expressionless.

"Try saying that to my face instead of through a screen, and I'll bash you against the wall a hundred and eighty times."

Theme: The story of a woman who's sort of a psychologist, but in practice helps the Time Government deal with its problems.