Climbing 785 Steps with a Dizzy Mind

Heatwave Warning in Takamatsu. Even if I skip other plans, I wanted to climb Kotohira Shrine. Half for phytoncide absorption, half for mental victory through physical exhaustion. At 6:04 AM, I took the first Kotoden train and arrived at Kotohira Station around 7 AM after an hour's ride. Climbing countless steps, drenched in sweat as if it were raining, I silently ascended the stairs. The mountains and trees shield me from the sun. A breeze cools my heated body.