Chapter 6 — The Golden Ratio: In Pursuit of Miraculous Harmony
The Encounter of Three Elements
Konotegashiwa —
In Japan, it was treated merely as an ornamental plant, rarely valued for its true potential. Yet in China, it had long been revered in traditional medicine, used for centuries as a life-sustaining herb.
Rosemary —
Though it may appear withered, it revives and blooms again with blue-violet flowers — a symbol of regeneration. In Europe, it is known as the “herb of remembrance,” carrying the legend of the Virgin Mary’s tears — a plant of sacred mystery.
Deep Ocean Water —
Circulating through the Earth over thousands of years, it is pure and mineral-rich — the wisdom of the sea. Its mineral balance is so naturally attuned to the human body that it feels almost alive.
When these three elements converged, I knew instantly: “When united, they will unleash a power beyond imagination.”
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Ratio and Extraction Time Are Everything
But simply gathering the ingredients wasn’t enough. Without balance, it was just another extract. True power lies in the precise ratio and extraction time. A slight deviation could alter everything — too strong, and it becomes irritating; too weak, and the effect fades. It was like tuning a musical instrument — finding that one exact resonance point. From that moment, I embarked on a journey — a journey to discover the Golden Ratio.
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Endless Self-Experiments
The only way to find the Golden Ratio was through direct experimentation on my own body. Each time I adjusted the formula, I applied it to my scalp and recorded every subtle reaction. One day’s result meant nothing — I had to observe for days, weeks, even months. One formula gave a refreshing feeling that faded quickly. Another had a strong but short-lived stimulation. At times, it benefited the hair but not the scalp. I hit countless dead ends. A week passed, then two, then four — still no answer. Even after three months, I was groping in fog. Yet I refused to give up. For over six months, I repeated these experiments daily — listening not to data or theory, but to the living, subtle responses of my own body.
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The Discovery of the Golden Ratio
And then — one day, beyond the half-year mark —
I reached that single, perfect point.
The moment I applied it, a wave of cool clarity spread across my scalp, followed by an airy lightness that lingered. My breathing deepened; my hair lifted from the roots; I could feel my entire body responding in harmony.
“This is it.”
It was the moment when six months of experimentation crystallized into one realization. Dots became lines, lines became surfaces — everything connected. It was no accident, but the inevitable result of relentless trial and devotion.
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The True Golden Ratio — Formula Ratio × Extraction Time
The Golden Ratio is not merely a matter of balancing ingredients. There was one more key — extraction time. Too short, and the essence remains shallow. Too long, and the power dissipates. There exists a moment — brief yet perfect — when the plant’s active components naturally dissolve and harmonize in full balance.
In other words, the Golden Ratio is not one axis, but two:
Formula Ratio × Extraction Time
Only when these two align does miraculous harmony emerge.
Even if the ratio is right, without the right duration, it’s just liquid. Even if the time is perfect, an unbalanced ratio renders it powerless. Like a door that opens only when two keys are turned at once, that intersection — that exact convergence — is the true Golden Ratio.