Among two priests

Byakuren hijiri

Good evening… I believe this is the monks' meditation hall, not a tavern.

Heiter

Same difference—both serve spirits, just different kinds.

Heiter

A Buddhist who grants paradise to all beings surely won't deny one humble priest a drink?

Byakuren hijiri

Alcohol clouds the path to enlightenment.

Heiter

One sip. If it ruins your samsara, I'll personally fund a thousand temple bells.

Byakuren hijiri

And if it doesn't?

Heiter

Then you admit salvation can fit in a 3-inch cup.

Byakuren hijiri

Bitter beginning… sweet finish.

Heiter

Life, death, and cheap rice wine—same recipe.

Heiter

You know, I adopted a girl who could out-drink me by twelve. She'd like you.

Byakuren hijiri

Bring her. Even youkai children are welcome here.

Heiter

To paradise—may it have a well-stocked bar.

Byakuren hijiri

And to corrupted priests—may they find the hangover cure I just slipped into your next pour.