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Whether it was a carpenter or a blacksmith, they all put down their saws and hammers and closed early. On the contrary, the night market food stalls that used to be only in the north of the village are now spread all over the village.

Although the people of Gensokyo often hold some banquets, there are not many such large-scale festivals.

So you can feel the excitement of the people, and probably no one will have an early lunch today.

The iron streets are filled with the aroma of various snacks, such as takoyaki, tempura, oden, apple candy, croquettes, and more, as well as a variety of barbecue and fried desserts.

Meihong's self-police team seems to be all dispatched, shuttling through the crowd to maintain law and order.

The boys and girls of the village have changed into yukata and traveled, stopping at street stalls to play small games of fishing and tying balloons.

I was kicked out by Reimu after lunch, and it was said that I was going to rehearse it one last time.

Hey, this girl still knows how to be shy.

But that's right, Kagura is said to be a dance dedicated to the gods, and it's a bit strange to think that it's only for me to see.

Speaking of which, is there a real god in Gensokyo? Could it be the dragon god?

Still, I've always kept my atheism alive, especially since I came to Gensokyo. The so-called gods are just powerful beyond the specifications, and I believe that I am not the only one who thinks this way.

Therefore, the faith of the gods is becoming more and more difficult to collect. It's all tears.

Being an atheist doesn't stop me from watching Reimu Dancing Kagura, but I'm looking forward to it. Little Reimu has finally grown into a beautiful girl in Peugeot, and her dance must be worth watching.

Anyway, I still had my stomach full first, I patted my purse, which was not shriveled up, and looked at the food around me.

Takoyaki is a rare thing, as Gensokyo doesn't have a border with the sea, and it is said that merchants have put a lot of effort into cultivating these seafoods.

So the price is naturally not cheap.

I walked aimlessly down the street with a box of takoyaki in my hand.

Well, 3 octopus balls cost 300 yen, and the asking price is really ruthless.

I poked one with a skewer and put it in my mouth.

The taste is quite remarkable, and I can't help but nod.

I caught a glimpse of the takoyaki boss with a relieved smile in the afterglow, and I couldn't help but pout.

If you knew you wanted me to review, then sell me cheaper, really.

Speaking of which, I don't know when I seem to have become a famous food connoisseur in the village, and once I caught a glimpse of a billboard outside a store with the words "Boss Mo personally reviews the deliciousness...... Obviously, I haven't been to that store, profiteer, profiteer.

After three meatballs, my stomach, which was not very hungry, began to tell me about my appeal for food.

Hmm, what's next?

My eyes lit up as I looked around, and I couldn't help but laugh.

"Haha, there it is. ”

I can feel that many merchants are glancing at me along the way, but I don't have that big belly capacity to taste food one by one.

The stall that stopped seemed lonely compared to the surrounding ones, but this was probably a normal situation.

"Mistian-chan ~ empty bar wow~"

"Mo Junkong, wow, are you shopping for the festival alone?"

"yes, two skewers of grilled beef tendon and a glass of beer!"

It's a natural conversation.,In a sense, it's really a little monster that hasn't been seen for a long time.。

I picked two skewers and handed them over, and I went inside and sat down.

Sure enough, there was no one in it.

Although it is true that in recent years, humans and youkai have begun to have peaceful exchanges, but the habits of the people in the village still make them subconsciously keep their distance from youkai.

In the past, there may have been only a few shops selling barbecue in the night market, but there were some customers in the shop.

Today, however, this is an exception.

There are even many people who don't run food stalls on weekdays, and there is no shortage of barbecue stalls.

Under such a gathering of humans, it is natural that the aliens who are youkai will be ostracized.

"Mo Jun's barbecue is ready~ I invited this beer~"

"Oh," I smiled and clasped my hands in thanks, "generous hostess!"

"Old, the boss lady or something......"

The little monster is still the same as usual.,The character that blushes when you can't say two words.。

"Miski-chan in the yukata with such a shy smile is amazing!"

He took a big sip of beer and sighed heartily.

Sure enough, when eating barbecue, it is still the most refreshing to drink beer.

"That, that," the little monster seemed to bow his head and consider, "that...... Mo Jun in a yukata is also very handsome...... said. ”

"Net to tell the truth. I couldn't help but laugh.

But on the other side is a monster with too thin skin, so it's better to flirt, play, play, play.

"I don't think there are any guests today?"

"Isn't Mo Jun a guest?"

"I can't count, the reason why I'm here is because we have a friendship, but what about me?"

"Woo......"

"No way, look at me. I wiped my mouth and stood up.

"Mo Jun has a way?"

"Actually, you don't know, my real identity is - Food Magician!"

"W-What is that?"

"I put a kind of taste magic into the food so that the aroma of the food naturally attracts people's attention. ”

"......" looked stunned.

"Look, I'm going to do my work," I casually assumed a turtle sect qigong pose, "The key to the power of food is hidden, show your true power in front of me, and make an agreement with you Mo Ming orders you, the seal is lifted!"

Then, in the posture of pushing out the energy wave, I looked at Alice, the witch who was standing in front of the barbecue stand, about to choose.

The other party turned around and left.

"Hey, hey, Alice-chan!"

The other party had no intention of stopping.

Did you scare me away......

I turned my head to look at the night sparrow with a little trepidation, but I saw that the night sparrow's eyes were full of confusion.

"Has Mo Jun's magic failed?"

I see, the monsters in Gensokyo have a variety of abilities, so they easily accept the setting that I will be magical?

Damn, I wanted to be complained about.

"Well, it's probably invalid...... But ......"

"But?"

"The one from just now should be back. ”

Sure enough, as soon as the words fell, Alice, the witch who had just turned her head and walked away, reappeared in front of the barbecue stall like no one else, and chose the barbecue with a serious face, as if I was not interested in giving a glance here.

I smiled and took another sip of my beer.

I, who am proficient in psychology, have guessed something in the previous meetings, this delicate-looking witch, but her personality is very withdrawn.

Choosing a store that is not popular, hoping that the people around you will treat you as air, and it is most troublesome to have people around you who know you, and you don't want to attract attention, it is not difficult to guess that you will have these psychology.

The reason why I came back here again was because the place full of people over there was a headache for this witch compared to someone I knew here.

It's just that there is such a serious communication barrier, why do you still go out during this kind of festival?

"Mo Jun's magic...... That's amazing......" Nightfinch muttered.

This silly boy...... You're complaining about me!

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......

In the evening, unlike the noisy neighborhoods, Alice and I ate barbecue relatively silently at the barbecue stall of the Night Sparrow.

The atmosphere is a little awkward.

To be honest, whether it's Youmeng or Alice, it's a little tiring to get along with this kind of girl with an honest personality at first, but it's actually quite interesting.

Sure enough, I'll say something.

"Speaking of which...... The fireworks at night still rely on the technology of the kappa, hey, the civilization here is really backward, and the fireworks can't be produced by themselves......

“......”

"Reimu will dance Kagura over there later, so let's go and see it?"

“......”

"Anyway, Alice-chan ......"

“......”

"Why do you want to come to the village festival?"

“...... Why, I can't come?"

It seemed to be annoyed by me, and I casually shot back.

"Not really, but I don't think Alice-chan doesn't like crowded places. ”

“......”

"It's normal," I shrugged, "sometimes I don't like noisy places either, quiet places are good for thinking......"

“...... I was asked by a child. ”

"Oh?"

"I was asked by the children in the village to see a puppet show at the festival. ”

"Anyway...... Don't you live in the Forest of Magic?"

"Yes. ”

Today's children are really getting more and more stunning.

"It's said that the girl he likes came to ask for me. ”

"How old is that guy?"

"8 years old. ”

"The afterlife is terrifying. "It's going to be a girl at such a young age, I can't help but smack my lips.

When I was 8 years old, I didn't have a complete concept of girls.

Well, but it's nothing.

Maybe it was God who made up for the lack of a relationship with women when I was a child, so I came to such a place where beautiful girls gathered.

"It's a little late, but Miss Alice in a yukata is beautiful. ”

“......”

Although the other party blushed, he didn't seem to have the intention of speaking.

"Hey, in general, even if it's out of courtesy, you have to say something like 'Mo Jun's yukata is also very handsome', right?"

"That, that! I didn't say that out of courtesy!" the night sparrow next to him interjected with a flushed face.

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......

At night, people can't help but stop near the open-air martial arts dojo.

Probably they've all heard that shrine maidens will come to Kagura at this year's summer festival.

Although this custom exists, it may have been many years since I saw a shrine maiden dancing kagura at a festival to pray for blessings.

Needless to say, Reimu also seems to be feared by the people in the village, so I'm afraid I didn't skip Kagura.

Is it going to work...... Slightly worried.

I haven't seen Reimu practice on weekdays.,Although it's true that I'm practicing behind my back.,But I don't know exactly how proficient it is.。

Let's hope it goes well.

...... I definitely didn't mean to set up a flag, and silently added a sentence in my heart.

Alice was also standing next to me, looking around uneasily.

This guy came along.

Of course, it's not because of giving me face or something, but there is a puppet show of Alice in the show after waiting for Reimu to finish dancing Kagura.

It was clear that the girl who was trying to be calm was nervous.

Really, don't say yes if you're not good at it. Sacrificing oneself for the sake of someone you don't know is really unnecessary gentleness.

However, I probably don't have much position to say that others are.

Suddenly, without warning, the lights in the center of the arena lit up.

The girl sitting in the center, dressed in a red and white witch costume and holding a fan, was the girl I was familiar with.

Hakurei Reimu.

......

......

The shrine maiden, who gently twists the fan, begins a slow dance to the rhythm of the shamisen.

Graceful and light steps, soft posture, and the flexible dance of the fan at the fingertips.

Reimu's eyes...... Sometimes confused, sometimes resolute. It's all expressions I've never seen before.

After all, I've only been with this girl for more than two years combined, so it's normal to have a side that I don't know.

But I still have a lot of confusion.

I always thought I knew enough about this girl.

However, at this moment, her expression and posture seem to be shrouded in a veil of mystery.

Reimu was in such a mood that she was dancing to the Kagura of Blessing? I can't even guess at all.

The audience was very quiet, and everyone seemed to be holding their breath.

Only the sound of the shamisen and shakuhachi, as well as the voice of the singer, continue to hit people's hearts.

Reimu's figure danced to the tune, and the fan in her hand fluttered like a butterfly.

Under the reflection of the surrounding lights, this situation is picturesque!

......

......

Qu Bi.

Reimu exits.

The crowd began to buzz with discussion as if they had just recovered from the impact.

"It's ...... Beautiful!" someone said.

"What a beautiful shrine maiden!" formed a consensus.

"I want to marry her!"

"Is this the Hirori shrine maiden of this generation?" the elder couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

“...... So handsome. Alice, who was beside her, also seemed to be stunned and muttered to herself.

"Hey, handsome?" but yes, maybe for Alice.

After stepping down, Reimu walked directly here.

"How's it going?" a smug look was written on his face.

"Awesome. "My heartfelt assessment.

"Gone?" Reimu puffed up.

"Well, I think about it. ”

Looking at Reimu's sassy expression, I couldn't help but laugh.

Isn't this still the red and white girl I know who craves to be praised?

"Elegant and beautiful Hakurei shrine maiden, hey, our family's reimu has finally grown up~"

I wiped my tears from my eyes.

"Huh~"

As if dissatisfied with my statement, Reimu turned her head awkwardly and saw Alice standing next to her.

It does seem that he has just noticed Alice's presence.

But that's even more heartbreaking than deliberately ignoring it.

"Ah, the seven-colored puppeteer who lives in the forest!"

Don't say hello like this if you don't remember the name, don't you forget someone's name?

But I don't seem to be qualified to talk about anyone else.

"Alice Margot Royd. ”

"Reimu Hiroshi. Reimu nodded, introducing herself.

Then, looking at Alice and at the same time, he looked at me with a suspicious look.

"You're all together?" Reimu looked at Alice.

"Encounter ...... on the road"

"I didn't ask you!"

I was interrupted by Reimu.

Pretty impressive!

What's going on with this momentum?

"It's a chance encounter. Alice nodded.

"I mean, how did you meet?"

Alice turned her head to look at me.

Seems to be asking why I didn't tell Reimu.

...... It's over.

Because I don't know how to speak, and I've been busy with the fireworks festival in the past two days, although I told Reimu that she couldn't sign up for the game festival, but Alice hasn't had time to say anything about it.

But now that I think about it, why do I feel bad about speaking? What am I nervous about?

Shaking his head with a smile, he dispelled some useless thoughts.

"Alice has joined me, Reimu. ”

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......

It's just that to tell the truth, somehow it made Reimu angry.

"The teacher is a big fool!"

Left this sentence and left in a huff.

To be honest, it's rare for Reimu to lose her temper with me, but it's also a testament to how she has grown up to be more independent.

With mixed feelings, I continued to walk aimlessly through the streets of the festival with Alice.

"Aren't you going to perform a puppet show?"

"It's not time yet...... Aren't you going to catch up?"

"I can't keep up with the Hirori Shrine Maiden. ”

"How do you know if you don't chase after it?"

"Well, that's right. "But I still have no plans to leave.

"She seems to be very dependent on you. ”

"It's not what you think. I smiled wryly.

Reimu's feelings for me...... Is it?

I'm not an unconscious numb person, on the contrary, I've always been aware of the closeness in my words in Reimu's relationship with me.

It's just that......

Whether it's admiration, dependence, or the messy emotions accumulated over the past two years of getting along, Reimu's feelings for me, if you want to say it's love, I don't believe it.

I think it can probably be understood as the attachment of a girl who has just become self-reliant to her relatives.

To me, Reimu is more like a father-daughter or brother-sister relationship. This kind of feeling, Reimu may be able to understand it if she grows up a little more.

It's just that even if it's a misunderstanding, I don't want Reimu to be too sad. But this is almost an unsolvable problem.

That's also a ...... What do you have to go through during the formative years?

A slight feeling of irritability.

"Do you know what love is?"

Alice asked this sentence abruptly.

Hey, hey, just ask like that all of a sudden, don't you think it's a bit of a shallow conversation?

But also, the other party is Alice, who is very bad at communicating.

I really don't know if she should be presumptuous or insightful?

This question has the feeling of hitting the underbelly.

But I don't have to lie.

Shook his head truthfully.

"Although I have enough theoretical knowledge, I can't deny that I haven't been in love. ”

"In that case, are you so sure that your judgment of love is correct?"

"I do things rationally," I smiled, "not everything is done by practice, most of the time I rely on reasoning and abstract thinking." ”

"Haven't you ever suffered a loss because of this?"

"Thanks to this, my life is quite nourishing now. ”

The other person was silent.

Do you think I'm hopeless? Or are you thinking about something else?

"It's about time, I'm going to go behind the scenes and prepare. ”

After saying that, he left.

It's really a hot girl.

I wasn't very interested in puppet shows, so I didn't stop for too long.

Continue to return to the streets and alleys.

Where to go?

The mood is not happy now, and I have lost the mood to continue shopping.

Forget it.,Just go back to the shrine.。

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When I climbed the steps of the shrine, I wondered if Reimu had returned, but when I reached the top, I found that Reimu had already laid out a mat under the pillar, and put tea sets and refreshments.

Reimu, dressed in a yukata, kneels on a mattress and holds a teacup.

"Teacher is so slow!" but he was smiling.

"Oh toot, hard work. "I unceremoniously sat down on the mat.

"I'm hungry!"

"Huh, didn't you eat enough when you went to the village just now?"

"No," he shook his head, the big bow on the back of his head still shaking, "I just wanted to say that." ”

"Naughty. ”

"I said the same thing to my teacher a long time ago. ”

"Speaking of which, you don't seem to have asked me about my memories lately?"

"Oh, that," Reimu took a sip of tea, "if the teacher can't remember it, it's a pity, but I'll keep all my memories forever, so I'm not going to bother with it anymore." The teacher is still the teacher, nothing has changed, the old memories can't be retrieved, just create new ones. ”

"Have you changed your mood?"

"Well, a little bit. ”

"Speaking of which, you seem to know that I will be back, and I have prepared two sets of tea sets. ”

"Because the teacher will be worried about me, I will come back early, for sure!"

"Where did you get your confidence? ”

"A girl's intuition. ”

"Well, the fireworks should start soon......"

"Teacher...... Do you think I'm annoying?"

"How is that possible?!"

What's wrong with Reimu? Asking such an inexplicable question, it suddenly became as if I didn't know each other.

"I know that teachers are people who yearn for freedom. ”

"Man like the wind. I shook my hair.

I have to say that long hair fluttering feels good, and it is still very flowing when you throw your hair.

"But such a teacher was bound to Hakurei Shrine by me. ”

"You're using the wrong word, little Reimu," I laughed when I finally figured out the problem, "It's not 'bondage', it's 'bond', it's a word in a different sense!"

"Bond...... Is it?"

"Yes, the bond is a creation-like existence. ”

"Really...... Well, the teacher is right. Reimu finally smiled.

"Smile a lot, the people in the village are saying that you are a big beauty. ”

"What does the teacher think?"

"Go with the flow, of course. ”

“......”

Somehow, Reimu, who had been smiling just now, lowered her face again.

Today's Reimu is a bit sentimental.

"Does the teacher know about Rinnosuke?"

"Ah, the owner of Xianglin Hall, the autumn festival is still sponsored by him. ”

"Where's Marisa...... I like Rinnosuke. ”

"Oh oh? yes, it's a year or something. "I promise I'm definitely not in the dark.

"But, does the sensei know what Rinnosuke thinks of Marisa?"

"What do you think?"

“......”

High in the distance of the village, a bright light crossed and then scattered into fireworks with a bang...... Both of us were drawn to the past.

"Here we go...... Reimu?" Reimu muttered.

"I'm very interested in gossip, but don't talk about other things at this time. ”

Sure enough, it's better to concentrate on the fireworks.

"Hmm. Reimu nodded in agreement.

Reimu watched the fireworks intently.

After all, this firework is a kappa craft, and this scene is not often seen.

I held the teacup and watched Reimu's face reflected in the light of the fireworks blasting.

sighed.

I know exactly what she wants to say.

However, maybe it's because of the relationship I've been with for a long time, and my thoughts are probably also understood by her.

There are always two of us who are wrong.

This is really youthful, and I am actually worried about this kind of thing.

I was already a 100-year-old mental age, and at this moment, I sighed with satisfaction because I clearly felt that I was still alive.

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It's just, on a summer night, some little thing that is not inhumane, nothing more.

[End of this volume]

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PS1: Guess which chapter Mo Ming remembered from the past?

ps2: Students who can't make up for the scene of Reimu dancing Kagura dance,You can go to station b to see av437667's P2,Absolutely great.,This is the wonderful witch of 綺溗の。