@rabidfish I think it's one of the most important emotional moment for Mieruko-chan, after years of being silent and holding on alone she finally have someone to rely on.
Did anyone think they were "kind"? I thought general opinion was that, at best, the Shrine Deity there is one in the Old God sense, where there isn't really "good/evil" but just plain raw power and worship. They may bestow boons upon humans who make the right offerings, do the right rituals, or sometimes from chance/whim, but they're super dangerous and seemingly minor missteps may result in huge damage/curses. They're [Not Human] and definitely not friends or "kind", they may be useful to those who know what they're doing, are pure/dedicated enough, or are truly desperate. But not who anyone (sane) goes to as a first resort. Or 2nd, or 3rd...So, I'm assuming the Fox shrine priestesses are not as kind as we thought?