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Context:The protagonist attends summer school classes.

MSG_GOZEN_000
> Despite the heat, the lecture
continues...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> Despite the heat, the lecture[n]continues...[n][f 1 1][e]
Mr. Edogawa
MSG_GOZEN_001
I know it's hot, everyone, but let's
just try and get through class.
Focus pocus!
You must all be very curious students
to be taking this course over the summer.
...I'm not really sure what to make of
that. Eeeheehee...
Well, let's talk about something
interesting today.
All you future magicians will want to
pay close attention... Eeeheehee...
Today's subject is Tarot. That's right,
those cards often used in fortune-telling.
Originating in 15th century Europe as
normal playing cards, tarot cards
evolved into tools of divination.
A variety of different versions of
tarot card decks exist, including
the Marseille and Rider decks...
But today, in respect of the great
magician Crowley, we will be using
the Thoth deck.
First, let's talk about the composition
of the deck...
The modern 78-card tarot deck is
divided into two parts.
There are 22 Major Arcana--
the face cards--and 56 Minor Arcana,
or number cards...
The Minor Arcana are also sometimes
called pips.
The Major Arcana feature a variety of
illustrations on their faces.
Beginning with "The Fool" and
ending with "The World"...
...they tell a story in numerical order
that is a metaphor of an individual's
journey through life.
Each Major Arcana represents a stage on
that journey...
...an experience that the individual must
incorporate to realize his oneness.
They are all important, so let's
take a look at each of the 22 cards,
one by one.
The first card, numbered 0, is The Fool.
It represents the beginning and suggests
infinite possibilities.
The next card, The Magician, represents
action and initiative... but also
immaturity.
The Priestess represents contemplation
and inner knowledge.
The Empress represents motherhood
and the life it brings forth.
The Emperor is an opposing card.
It represents fathering and relates to
leadership and decision-making skills.
The Hierophant represents formality
and knowledge, and stands for religion.
The Lovers card represents choice.
Here, the individual's consciousness
has finally surfaced.
The Chariot represents victory for the
individual, but only a momentary one.
Justice represents the knowledge of
what is right, and what is wrong.
The Hermit represents the individual's
search for answers by looking inward,
deep inside his heart.
Fortune represents fate, and the
opportunities that come with it.
Strength represents both passion and
self-control. It is depicted as power
with reason.
The Hanged Man reflects the individual's
inability to take action.
Spiritual death awaits the individual
with the 13th card, which is aptly
named Death.
Death is considered a transitional card...
The old ends, and the new begins.
Now, let us continue along the path,
following the transition.
Temperance is the balancing of
opposites. Opening his eyes to the
world allows the individual to grow...
And as The Devil represents,
he then faces temptation...
At The Tower, his values collapse
on him. It seems as if he no longer
has anything to believe in, but...
...he then finds a glimmer of hope,
represented by The Star; and he is
suffused with a serene calm.
This bliss makes him vulnerable to the
illusions of The Moon.
Fears arise, and he follows the dim path
in his heart with trepidation...
But he is rewarded with a bright future,
represented by The Sun, which signifies
true achievement.
Judgement awaits the individual at
the end of his journey, as he looks
back on the path he has traveled.
The final card is The World,
which represents the individual's full
awareness of his place in the world.
That is the growth of an individual as
explained by the tarot cards.
...Perhaps all this talk about life
doesn't hit home with you young folks
just yet, hm? Eeeheehee...
Now, you can use all 78 cards to divine
the future in detail...
...but most people only use
the 22 Major Arcana.
Okay. Next, let's talk about how to tell
fortunes using the Major Arcana.
First, you will need to shuffle the cards.
If a card is reversed, its meaning
will change, so it's important...

> The class continues...
> Despite the heat, the lecture
continues...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 43 161 0 2]I know it's hot, everyone, but let's[n]just try and get through class.[n]Focus pocus![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You must all be very curious students[n]to be taking this course over the summer.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...I'm not really sure what to make of[n]that. Eeeheehee...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Well, let's talk about something[n]interesting today.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]All you future magicians will want to[n]pay close attention... Eeeheehee...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Today's subject is Tarot. That's right,[n]those cards often used in fortune-telling.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Originating in 15th century Europe as[n]normal playing cards, tarot cards[n]evolved into tools of divination.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]A variety of different versions of[n]tarot card decks exist, including[n]the Marseille and Rider decks...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But today, in respect of the great[n]magician Crowley, we will be using[n]the Thoth deck.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]First, let's talk about the composition[n]of the deck...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The modern 78-card tarot deck is[n]divided into two parts.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]There are 22 Major Arcana--[n]the face cards--and 56 Minor Arcana,[n]or number cards...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The Minor Arcana are also sometimes[n]called pips.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The Major Arcana feature a variety of[n]illustrations on their faces.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Beginning with "The Fool" and[n]ending with "The World"...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...they tell a story in numerical order[n]that is a metaphor of an individual's[n]journey through life.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Each Major Arcana represents a stage on[n]that journey...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...an experience that the individual must[n]incorporate to realize his oneness.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]They are all important, so let's[n]take a look at each of the 22 cards,[n]one by one.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The first card, numbered 0, is [f 0 1 2]The Fool[f 0 1 0].[n]It represents the beginning and suggests[n]infinite possibilities.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The next card, [f 0 1 2]The Magician[f 0 1 0], represents[n]action and initiative... but also[n]immaturity.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 1 2]The Priestess[f 0 1 0] represents contemplation[n]and inner knowledge.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 1 2]The Empress[f 0 1 0] represents motherhood[n]and the life it brings forth.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 1 2]The Emperor[f 0 1 0] is an opposing card.[n]It represents fathering and relates to[n]leadership and decision-making skills.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 1 2]The Hierophant[f 0 1 0] represents formality[n]and knowledge, and stands for religion.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 1 2]The Lovers[f 0 1 0] card represents choice.[n]Here, the individual's consciousness[n]has finally surfaced.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 1 2]The Chariot[f 0 1 0] represents victory for the[n]individual, but only a momentary one.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 1 2]Justice[f 0 1 0] represents the knowledge of[n]what is right, and what is wrong.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 1 2]The Hermit[f 0 1 0] represents the individual's[n]search for answers by looking inward,[n]deep inside his heart.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 1 2]Fortune[f 0 1 0] represents fate, and the[n]opportunities that come with it.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 1 2]Strength[f 0 1 0] represents both passion and[n]self-control. It is depicted as power[n]with reason.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 1 2]The Hanged Man[f 0 1 0] reflects the individual's[n]inability to take action.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Spiritual death awaits the individual[n]with the 13th card, which is aptly[n]named [f 0 1 2]Death[f 0 1 0].[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Death is considered a transitional card...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The old ends, and the new begins.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Now, let us continue along the path,[n]following the transition.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 1 2]Temperance[f 0 1 0] is the balancing of[n]opposites. Opening his eyes to the[n]world allows the individual to grow...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And as [f 0 1 2]The Devil[f 0 1 0] represents,[n]he then faces temptation...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]At [f 0 1 2]The Tower[f 0 1 0], his values collapse[n]on him. It seems as if he no longer[n]has anything to believe in, but...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...he then finds a glimmer of hope,[n]represented by [f 0 1 2]The Star[f 0 1 0]; and he is[n]suffused with a serene calm.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]This bliss makes him vulnerable to the[n]illusions of [f 0 1 2]The Moon[f 0 1 0].[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Fears arise, and he follows the dim path[n]in his heart with trepidation...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But he is rewarded with a bright future,[n]represented by [f 0 1 2]The Sun[f 0 1 0], which signifies[n]true achievement.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 0 1 2]Judgement[f 0 1 0] awaits the individual at[n]the end of his journey, as he looks[n]back on the path he has traveled.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The final card is [f 0 1 2]The World[f 0 1 0],[n]which represents the individual's full[n]awareness of his place in the world.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That is the growth of an individual as[n]explained by the tarot cards.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...Perhaps all this talk about life[n]doesn't hit home with you young folks[n]just yet, hm? Eeeheehee...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Now, you can use all 78 cards to divine[n]the future in detail...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...but most people only use[n]the 22 Major Arcana.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Okay. Next, let's talk about how to tell[n]fortunes using the Major Arcana.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]First, you will need to shuffle the cards.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]If a card is reversed, its meaning[n]will change, so it's important...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 7 43 10 1][f 1 5] [n]> The class continues...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> Despite the heat, the lecture[n]continues...[n][f 1 1][e]
Mr. Edogawa
MSG_GOZEN_002
Now, let's begin. Yod-he-vav-he...
How are you all handling the heat?
...I could brew you some of my special
tea if you'd like. Eeeheehee...
Now, let's continue with our special
summer study--The Truth Behind Magic.
I'll be talking about "Kabbalah."
I assume all of you have at least heard
of Kabbalah, yes?
It is known as the mystical study of
the Hebrew scriptures, but...
...as I have mentioned before, it has
had a great impact on western sorcery.
It has been said that to learn
the secrets of magic, first you must
truly understand Kabbalah.
So, who was the person who formed this
incredible ideology known as Kabbalah?
Well, according to legend, it was Moses.
Yes, THAT Moses. The Moses who gave
us the Ten Commandments and split
the Red Sea.
But in reality, it was formulated by
a group of rabbis long, long ago.
However, because it consists of such
a complicated coded system...
Kabbalah did not become known to
the western world until much later.
Now, it is important to note that there
are many different ancient methods of
deciphering Kabbalah.
For example, there is "Gematria,"
the interpretation of text by replacing
letters with the numbers they represent.
There is "Notarikon," where you take
a letter from each word to form another
sentence or thought.
There is also "Temurah," a method where
letters of words are replaced, thereby
giving the sentence a new meaning.
All these different methods make it
difficult to fully comprehend Kabbalah.
Now, one of the most important ideas
of Kabbalah is the Tree of Life,
formed of the ten Sefirot.
Most illustrations depict it as a chart
shaped like a tree.
The 10 stages represented by
the Sefirot...
...and the 22 paths connecting them
represent the stages of Creation
God formed from his own self,
as well as the direction in which
humanity should evolve.
Where did we come from? Where are we
going? These answers lie in the Sefirot.
When training your magic, it's important
to picture the Sefirot every so often.
And when you are meditating, you should
focus on the Sefirot as well.
If life was a test, the Sefirot would
be the basic questions. All aspiring
magicians should know them.
So, if you're looking for inspiration,
try your hand at the Sefirot.
Eeeheehee...
By the way, did you all notice that
I said there were 22 paths?
Yes, that's right. The same number
as the Major Arcana I spoke about
earlier. Eeeheehee...
Now, continuing on, according to
the Sefirot, the world is broken up
into four stages...

> The class continues...
> Despite the heat, the lecture
continues...
Mr. Edogawa
Oh, before I forget...
I'll be giving supplementary lessons
at the Nurse's Office, starting in
the second term.
I'm thinking of doing demonstrations
using Tarot cards.
But I won't have time for that during
the lecture... If you're interested,
stop by after school.
Everyone is welcome. Eeeheehee...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 43 161 0 2]Now, let's begin. Yod-he-vav-he...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]How are you all handling the heat?[n]...I could brew you some of my special[n]tea if you'd like. Eeeheehee...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Now, let's continue with our special[n]summer study--The Truth Behind Magic.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'll be talking about "Kabbalah."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I assume all of you have at least heard[n]of Kabbalah, yes?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It is known as the mystical study of[n]the Hebrew scriptures, but...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...as I have mentioned before, it has[n]had a great impact on western sorcery.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It has been said that to learn[n]the secrets of magic, first you must[n]truly understand Kabbalah.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So, who was the person who formed this[n]incredible ideology known as Kabbalah?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Well, according to legend, it was Moses.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Yes, THAT Moses. The Moses who gave[n]us the Ten Commandments and split[n]the Red Sea.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But in reality, it was formulated by[n]a group of rabbis long, long ago.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]However, because it consists of such[n]a complicated coded system...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Kabbalah did not become known to[n]the western world until much later.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Now, it is important to note that there[n]are many different ancient methods of[n]deciphering Kabbalah.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]For example, there is "Gematria,"[n]the interpretation of text by replacing[n]letters with the numbers they represent.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]There is "Notarikon," where you take[n]a letter from each word to form another[n]sentence or thought.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]There is also "Temurah," a method where[n]letters of words are replaced, thereby[n]giving the sentence a new meaning.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]All these different methods make it[n]difficult to fully comprehend Kabbalah.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Now, one of the most important ideas[n]of Kabbalah is the Tree of Life,[n]formed of the ten Sefirot.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Most illustrations depict it as a chart[n]shaped like a tree.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The 10 stages represented by[n]the Sefirot...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...and the 22 paths connecting them[n]represent the stages of Creation[n]God formed from his own self,[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]as well as the direction in which[n]humanity should evolve.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Where did we come from? Where are we[n]going? These answers lie in the Sefirot.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]When training your magic, it's important[n]to picture the Sefirot every so often.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And when you are meditating, you should[n]focus on the Sefirot as well.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]If life was a test, the Sefirot would[n]be the basic questions. All aspiring[n]magicians should know them.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So, if you're looking for inspiration,[n]try your hand at the Sefirot.[n]Eeeheehee...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]By the way, did you all notice that[n]I said there were 22 paths?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Yes, that's right. The same number[n]as the Major Arcana I spoke about[n]earlier. Eeeheehee...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Now, continuing on, according to[n]the Sefirot, the world is broken up[n]into four stages...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 7 43 10 1][f 1 5] [n]> The class continues...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> Despite the heat, the lecture[n]continues...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 1 5]Mr. Edogawa[n][f 4 6 43 161 0 2]Oh, before I forget...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'll be giving [f 0 1 2]supplementary lessons[n]at the Nurse's Office[f 0 1 0], starting in[n]the second term.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'm thinking of doing demonstrations[n]using Tarot cards.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But I won't have time for that during[n]the lecture... If you're interested,[n]stop by after school.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Everyone is welcome. Eeeheehee...[n][f 1 1][e]
MSG_KOUSYU1
> It's the first day of summer school...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> It's the first day of summer school...[n][f 1 1][e]
MSG_KOUSYU2
> It's the second day of summer school...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> It's the second day of summer school...[n][f 1 1][e]
MSG_KOUSYU3
> It's the third day of summer school...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> It's the third day of summer school...[n][f 1 1][e]
MSG_KOUSYU4
> It's the fourth day of summer school...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> It's the fourth day of summer school...[n][f 1 1][e]
MSG_KOUSYU5
> It's the fifth day of summer school...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> It's the fifth day of summer school...[n][f 1 1][e]
MSG_KOUSYU6
> It's the last day of summer school...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> It's the last day of summer school...[n][f 1 1][e]

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