My old gas stove was becoming difficult to ignite, so I replaced it. During the replacement, I cleaned the area, and while it would have been fine to just install the new stove and continue using it, I decided to take the opportunity to clean. I used a cassette gas stove with a gas cylinder as a temporary replacement.

Then, while holding the gas cylinder, I had a vision of the future (whenever that may be).

The vision started with, "I'm keeping two cylinders on hand for emergencies, but I'll have to conserve and not use them unless necessary." A few days later, the vision continued, "I thought two cylinders would last a while, but they're running out faster than I expected. Maybe I'm using them too much? I don't feel like I'm wasting them, though. Oh, I remember! I used one of them a while ago and saved the rest. That one must have had less gas. The other one was new, but it's also running out quickly. I suppose I can manage without it, but I wish I had more on hand so I could use gas normally."

After that, more images came to mind, showing that I would eventually run out of gas, experience some inconvenience, but nothing catastrophic, and that the gas supply would eventually be restored.

It seems that I will need to use the cassette gas stove again in the future, perhaps during a smaller-scale disaster. Holding the cylinder triggered a connection to the future, to the feeling of using that appliance. The fact that I'm using it at home suggests that my house hasn't suffered significant damage, but even a moderate earthquake can cause gas pipe ruptures or require equipment inspections, leading to temporary gas outages.

Although two cylinders might be enough, this experience prompted me to buy three more today. I believe that will be sufficient. I don't know when this will happen, but the current two cylinders can be kept in reserve and used for a period of time, so it's likely to be in the near future (within 10 years?). I also expect that the gas supply will eventually be restored normally.

The duration of the outage is likely to be neither too short nor too long, perhaps a few days to a week or ten days. At least in my area, the infrastructure is checked, and while there may be some disruptions, the damage to buildings and people is relatively minor. This is specific to my region; I don't know about other areas. However, I expect the damage to be similar to what is generally reported in the news. I believe that the actual damage will be roughly in line with the municipal hazard maps, and that people will react calmly and according to pre-established plans.

This vision is not related to the recent rumors circulating in the spiritual community about a submarine earthquake and tsunami off the coast of the Philippines in July 2025. Instead, it's likely related to a more common scenario, such as the Tokai earthquake, the Nankai trough earthquake, or the Kantō earthquake on the Miura Peninsula. I have separate images for each of these, but I don't know which one is connected to the gas cylinder. However, given that the epicenter is likely south of Tokyo, any of them could be the one.

The overall feeling is one of, "Ah, it's finally happening," rather than surprise. People are reacting calmly and dealing with the situation as expected. There's no sense of panic, and the news coverage is likely to be subdued. The disaster unfolds calmly, people react calmly, the damage is consistent with the hazard maps, and the response is in line with the planned procedures. While the damage and sadness are inevitable, there's no widespread panic, and people are generally accepting of the situation.

It's true that we don't know for sure if this will actually happen. However, it takes up little space to keep a few extra gas cylinders on hand, and there's no real downside, so it's a good idea to be prepared. Gas cylinders can be used anywhere, and it's also a good idea to have some long-lasting food on hand. I always buy water in bulk, so I have enough for a short period.

The possibility of the coastline being washed away by the Tokai earthquake is a known risk, and if it happens, it's likely to be a fairly typical scenario. People who are concerned about this will probably move away from the coast by then, and things will work out as they should. Those who remain on the coast have their own reasons, and there's no need to worry about them. People living in dangerous areas are likely already being informed by the local government on a regular basis, especially in regions like Shizuoka, where the media frequently broadcasts warnings about the earthquake, showing tragic images and repeating the message "It's coming, it's coming" on a regular basis, even every few months, during events like "Disaster Day," so that people are familiar with the risks.

Therefore, I think people living in the affected areas are already aware of it, and the damage will likely occur as expected. For me, who lives in a different region, it's probably sufficient to just keep some supplies on hand as a precaution. That's the extent of it for me.

However, I don't actually know what will happen.

In any case, if it actually happens, it will just be what it will be. There's no point in worrying. Those who will be saved will be saved, and those who will die will die. That's all there is to it. Just don't worry about it, live life to the fullest, do what you want to do, and live a life without regrets. It's about living a normal life.