Chapter 18: The Shrine Maiden of the Hot Springs
Under the light of the fiery red sunset, he said politely to Jian Ya, who was walking in the corridor and heard the crow of the mountain crow.
"That's, that'...... I'm sorry just now."
"Why apologize for the thing. It's reconnaissance, that's a normal thing. On the contrary, I didn't understand the situation at the time, and I should have explained it well. Anyway, it's the first time I've come here to officially fight with people since I came to Gensokyo, so I'm a little excited. No injuries, right?"
"Yes...... Mr. Kenya, you are very strong. I have never cared about the so-called cultivation of human beings, so I feel ashamed of myself today, and I have despised ...... so far."
"No, I've done my best in the end. Thanks to you, now I understand the fact that I still don't practice enough. If we can, let's do it again in the future!"
"Yes!
Tsubaki wagged his tail and smiled, and his face remained like that ever since, smiling happily.
Kenya, who was on the side, scratched his head.
"Did I tell any funny jokes?"
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The dining table in the living room is a long, large square dining table decorated with various delicacies.
Of course, the wine was also prepared.
At last night's banquet, it had been a hard night, and Kenya Kanako, who had finally calmed down, waved her hands and wanted to refuse Kanako's persuasion.
But it's definitely not that simple, the other party is a god...... Say so. Soon, Jian Ya realized the meaning of this sentence more deeply.
With the strange reason of 'how can you not drink since you are a man?', you have been forced into the dilemma of being escorted to drink.
Nitori was savoring the taste of cucumbers, and Tsubaki was holding out his chopsticks to pheasants and other game.
"Mr. Kenya, how about another bowl?"
"Thanks, Sanae. β
"Hey, it's a glass of sake, please eat it to your heart's content!
Sanae herself didn't eat very well, just enjoying the pleasure of the waiter on the sidelines, and always concentrating on work.
Kanako and Kanako couldn't talk about her if they cared, and in the end, Sanae just insisted that it didn't matter and didn't want to hear about it.
It's better to say that it doesn't feel bad to be taken care of like this.
It's much better than some red and white witch who has to dig something out of her fingernails if she wants to eat something, and she has to do it herself in the end...... If you can't have enough food and clothing, you can make some things you want to eat, and most of them have to be confiscated and handed in.
In this comparison, the one over there is not a shrine maiden!!
Jian Ya silently wept and clenched his fists.
God, punish her!
"What's wrong? Mr. Kenya?"
"It's okay, it's just a sigh of the self-depravity of human beings...... Keep eating, Sanae. β
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After that, after I don't know how many times I was drunk by Kanako...... Kenya's stomach was already full, and it was all alcohol.
At the tea party after the meal, it was the Tsubaki that everyone was bowing down.
"Thank you. Despite the reluctance, these punishments must be accepted. So go back first."
"I can't help it. In addition, you are welcome to play at any time. Feel free to welcome you!"
"Yes, and ...... The next time we meet, I don't think I'll be so embarrassed!"
"I'm looking forward to it"
After the tengu went home first, Nitori fell asleep on his back with his limbs outstretched.
Now in the small living room, only Kenya and Sanae are drinking tea.
β¦β¦ The refreshments were delicious.
So Sanae inadvertently slowly moved towards the empty seat next to Kenya.
"Sanae?"
"I'm sorry. Can you ask about something you're a little concerned about?"
"If I can answer, anything"
"Mr. Kenya, you're also from the outside world, right?"
"Ahh Oh, although I don't remember the scenery of my hometown, the faces of my friends, or even the faces of my parents."
"yes, I'm sorry!"
"Don't worry. It's good now, are you interested in the outside world?"
"Yes...... Because, too, I am from the outside world. Like Mr. Kenya, he is an outsider. β
"Huh, why ...... Sanae remember what happened outside?"
"Hmm. Remember. β
"What kind of world? I heard Reimu say that outside is a world that has abolished the swordsman's sword. β
"yes. There are almost no people with swords anymore. Even if there is, it's art, and the degree of decorating the room may be used in performances or competitions. The scenery is not as beautiful as Gensokyo. The road on the ground is paved with concrete, and it looks like a forest of iron and rock where office buildings can reach the sky. β
"Then why did Sanae come here?"
"I'm ...... Such a fate. Although there is no realization, it is now the existence of the present human God. Half human, half god, family is also manipulating secret arts......"
Kenya's mind was desperately trying to paint the scenery he heard from Sanae, and in order to cool down his brain, he drank tea to moisten his thirsty throat.
I feel the same mood as Taro Urashima.
Or maybe this Gensokyo itself is something like Ryugu Castle.
Well, I'm a person who lived a better life than Sanae's time, and I can't say for sure
Whether this is the case or not, Kenya's mind is constantly considering.
"I'm sorry. I changed the position of the inquiry without authorization, which caused you some trouble. β
"No, it's supposed to be me, I'm sorry. Hurt Mr. Kenya......"
Thanks to you, I finally know what the outside world is like. Sure enough, I'm the same as Reimu said, maybe it's someone who should exist in Gensokyo. Only now do I finally understand the meaning of Reimu Theory. My sword, I must be sorry."
"Huh?"
As if surprised, Sanae grew eyes.
Not seeing her expression, Kenya continued with his eyes closed as if he had realized something.
"Swords and knives are not works of art in the final analysis, but they are not good...... Murderous weapons. But on the battlefield, it slowly turned into a death arena for guns and bows, and the sword slowly lost its place. I don't know when it became a decoration in the corner of the room, but if you appreciate it nostalgically, not only the sword, but also the swordsman will not reciprocate. I don't think that's going to work. β
"Yes...... But I, nevertheless...... We should also value people's lives, and things that make people happier should be good. It is true that the sword is a weapon, but it is also very beautiful. I use it to decorate the room decoration and can experience this feeling even if I collect it...... Ah, it's my big words again......"
"No, that's the right thing to say. Because of this, I don't have the outside world anymore. The sword itself has not been forgotten. That's enough. Then again, what about Kanako and Suwako?"
"The words of the two of them mean that they went out for a walk to admire the moon. By the way, why don't you try my hot springs?"
Sweeping away the heavy topic before, Sanae clasped her hands together and clapped her hands and said to Kenya.
"......Hot springs?
On the back of Moriya Shrine, there is an open-air hot spring on the side of the mountain.
The bathroom is surrounded by a bamboo-woven faΓ§ade, and the pebbles cover the floor, and white heat slowly wafts from the rock-made pool.
Soak in the hot springs, and the fatigue of the day will be blown away immediately.
For the time being, put your feet out and look at the moon......
Then I heard a knock on the door where the stripping room was separated from the bathhouse.
"Mr. Kenya, how's the hot water going?"
"Just right. What's the matter?"
"That's it...... Actually, this hot spring, there are no male and female bathsβ"
Suddenly a bad premonition runs all over the body,
"I've retreated to youkai here before, so it's dangerous to be attacked by youkai when you're alone, Mr. Kenya, so-"
Slowly the door is opened,
"If it doesn't get in the way, I'll help you wipe your back."
The next moment, what appeared in front of Kenya's eyes was Sanae wrapped in a snow-white towel!
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How shameless!2333