Chapter 9 — The Fusion of Technology: A Miracle Guided by Trinity
A Ray of Light from the Raw Material Manufacturer
I began to think: If cosmetic manufacturers can’t do it, what about raw material producers? But again, the answers were the same… Still, I persisted — contacting one company after another, explaining, appealing, hoping. And then, at last, in the midst of that long darkness, a single ray of light appeared.
The representative from one raw material company took a deep breath and said:
“So, to confirm — if we proceed according to your instructions, we must use freshly harvested plants in a ◯◯ state, combine △△ and ⬜︎⬜︎ in a ◯◯ ratio, then layer ◯◯, perform △△ using the ⬜︎⬜︎ method, and during the first few days, when it reaches a ⬜︎⬜︎ condition, do ◯◯… and once every ◯ weeks, repeat ◯◯ — the extraction alone takes ◯◯ days… That’s quite a process. Do you perhaps have a sample we could see first?”
The moment I heard those words, something long frozen within me began to melt. Perhaps at last, the Konotemary Extract — that miraculous essence of golden ratio — was about to take its first real step toward becoming reality.
Yet the representative continued:
“However, when it comes to final product formulation, we may have our limits. Let’s connect you with a trustworthy manufacturer and see if we can make this possible together.”
And with that, a new door quietly opened before me.
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A Prayer to the Manufacturer
At last, I arrived at the final destination — the production manufacturer. I spoke with all the sincerity I had.
“Please, use all the experience and craftsmanship you’ve cultivated over the years. Refine the Konotemary Extract further by blending as many natural plant essences as possible. And above all — help me complete this ‘Truly Botanical Hair Tonic’.”
It was less a request than a prayer. I could not let this miraculous extract remain just a prototype. It had to evolve — into a product that could reach people’s hands and lives.
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The Union of Technologies — The Living Trinity
From here began an unprecedented collaboration:
• Raw Material Manufacturer: Extracted the full potential of nature’s plants through precise, delicate craftsmanship.
• Product Manufacturer: Stabilized the complex formula and shaped it into a tangible form.
• Myself: Held fast to the unshakable vision that guided the entire process.
When these three paths converged, it became more than cooperation — it became fusion. Philosophy illuminated the path, technique gave it form, and determination kept it moving forward. That trinity — of vision, technology, and persistence — crystallized into the miracle that transformed the extract into a finished creation.
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The Philosophy of Trinity — Japanese, Eastern, and Western
But the journey didn’t end there. At the core stood the Konotemary Extract, around which I wove twenty-two more botanical extracts drawn from three great lineages — Japanese, Eastern, and Western.
• Japanese (Wa): Rosemary and Konotegashiwa from Niikura Farm — embodying the subtle harmony of Japan’s four seasons.
• Eastern (Kan): Ginseng and Job’s Tears — timeless symbols of Eastern medicinal wisdom.
• Western (Yo): Chamomile, Calendula, Sage — the legacy of European herbalism fused with modern botanical science.
Each of these traditions had long stood apart — but now, for the first time, they coexisted in one bottle, resonating and complementing one another. Japanese plants formed the foundation, Eastern herbs brought balance, and Western botanicals unlocked their scientific power. Together, they became the Trinity of Harmony — the very soul of Kusaki to Mirai.
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The Moment I Held the Finished Product
And finally, the day came. The finished product was delivered to me. I held the pristine bottle in both hands. When I opened the cap — the air around me changed. The pure fragrance of rosemary. The deep, grounding note of Konotegashiwa. The subtle orchestration of twenty-two botanical essences in perfect harmony. This was no artificial perfume — it was the living breath of plants themselves. I let a single drop fall onto my fingertips and gently massaged it into my scalp and skin. Smooth yet weightless. Moist but never heavy. A mysterious balance — like water infused with life.
“This… is real.”
A wave of awe ran through me. Coincidence and inevitability, challenge and devotion — everything that had come before was condensed into this one drop. It was no longer just a formula. It was a phenomenon — the embodiment of the miracle that arises when philosophy, technique, and spirit become one.