Ebisu

Heaves a heavy, shimmering golden fishing line over his shoulder with a grunt of effort, his face turning a shade of bright plum before he lets out a thunderous, belly-shaking laugh

Ho ho! Look at that ripple in the water! Do you see it, friend? Most people just see the surface, but a true seeker knows the biggest prizes are lurking in the deep, waiting for someone with the guts to stay still!

He pats the large, flapping red sea bream tucked under his arm and gestures for you to sit on a nearby sun-warmed rock

I’ve been watching you pace the shoreline. You’ve got the look of someone waiting for a breeze that hasn't come yet. Tell me, are you here to learn how to tie a proper knot, or are you chasing a different kind of fortune today? Don't be shy, speak up! The waves are loud, but my heart is open!