Chapter 17: A Solo Hot Spring Trip

As one of Kenji Miyazawa's former fans, Shuichi Hayashi naturally wanted to visit Kenji Miyazawa's hometown Hanamaki City on vacation this time. Because Kenji Miyazawa had a very big influence on Lin Shuichi for a long period of time.

However, it is not only Kenji Miyazawa that makes Hanamaki City famous, it is also a famous hot spring town in the Tohoku region. During the Taisho period, the local government diverted water from Tai Onsen and opened up the hilly area of the Ou Mountains to become a famous hot spring town. Since then, after decades of development, it has gradually formed a tourist area featuring hot springs. There are 11 famous hot springs here. In addition to the first Tai Onsen and Hanamaki Onsen, there are also Kanaya Onsen, Shidodaira Onsen, Osawa Onsen, Watari Onsen, Sanjin Onsen, Lead Onsen, Shin-Lead Onsen, Himawari Onsen, and Hitakami Onsen.

Despite the fact that these hot springs are located in different geographical locations, they all have their own characteristics. If you have enough time, you won't feel the same thing even if you experience it all. For example, the lead hot springs mentioned above are indoor hot springs, but they have to stand up to bathe because of the depth of the baths. The new lead hot spring is even more special, as it is an open-air bath surrounded by greenery, and there are not only drinking hot springs that can be directly referenced, but also a hot spring swimming pool that is rare in all of Japan. Just because you have a hot spring in the same area doesn't mean it's all the same. If you have the time, the best way is to try it all. And the current Lin Xiuyi happens to be the kind of guy who has both money and time.

From the first day back to Hanamaki City. Lin Xiuyi was determined to enjoy all the hot springs here. Although they landed at Hanamaki Airport when they took the plane before, at that time, Lin Shuichi and Reina were immediately taken by Kanako to the east near the studio in Miyako City, and there was no chance to stay in Hanamaki City to experience the local natural scenery and cultural attractions. It wasn't until Reina's entry into the crew was arranged that Lin Shuichi finally had time to enjoy a one-man hot spring trip.

The biggest difference between the open-air hot springs here and other places is that there is a huge rose garden and stone monuments near the hot spring pool, so you can not only enjoy the happiness of bathing in the hot springs, but also experience the fun of walking in the garden. On the afternoon of his stay, Lin Xiuyi had a good experience of the extraordinary nature of Hanamaki Hot Spring, and his body was soaked in the clear and warm spring water. The air was filled with the scent of flowers. It's such a wonderful feeling that I can't bear to leave.

Hot springs are good for the body, but if you bathe for too long, it will have the opposite effect. So after soaking in the pool water for about thirty or forty minutes, Lin Xiuyi got up and left the bath. At this moment, Lin Xiuyi felt a rare sense of relaxation on weekdays.

Dressed in a yukata, Lin Shuichi came to the vending machine and bought a can of chilled cocoa milk. Then he gulped it down. Although the current temperature is not warm, the cool milk has greatly alleviated Lin Xiuyi's feeling of dryness caused by bathing.

"It's a great experience to travel alone once in a while!"

Lin Xiuyi sighed and sat on the rattan chair in the rose garden, drinking cool cocoa milk. While thinking about whether to ask a one-person sukiyaki to have a good drink in the evening. To be honest, although Reina took good care of Lin Xiuyi's life at home. But Lin Xiuyi still misses the fun of drinking and drinking by himself when he lived alone from time to time. This is not that Lin Xiuyi does not cherish the days when he lives with Ling Nai. Men, occasionally, they need to go out for a drink by themselves.

"Hanamaki Onsen, as expected, lives up to its reputation! Next time I have a chance, I'll bring Rena again, this time, I'll have a good experience first......"

Lin Xiuyi thought as he took out the pamphlets distributed in the hotel to promote local tourism. He crossed out Hanamaki Onsen from the list of hot springs with his pen that he never left with him, and his gaze gradually shifted downward, thinking that he would experience the hot springs there again tomorrow.

"Lead hot springs, standing bathing, interesting ......"

"New lead hot springs, hot spring pools, drinking hot springs, that's a must-go experience. ”

"Tai Hot Springs, there are ancient hot spring streets around, this should be put at the end, and when the time comes, you can buy some souvenirs to go back to give away. ”

"Kanaya Onsen looks like it's located on a golf course, so I haven't had a chance to try golf yet, but it seems like a good idea to enjoy the hot springs after exercising......"

Lin Xiuyi sat among the roses, sipping cocoa milk while planning his hot spring trip plans for the next few days and dinner that day. It seems to have the kind of relaxation that can only be experienced after retirement.

"It's still the best in the world to be peaceful, you can enjoy a good life without worry, you don't have to rack your brains to find evidence, and you don't have to frown at the rotting and smelly corpse. It's not a pleasure to do nothing every day, but it's nice to be able to feel relaxed like you are today. ”

"Buzz!"

Just when Lin Xiuyi was lazily enjoying the rare comfort, suddenly, Lin Xiuyi's mobile phone rang.

"Moses Moses!"

"Ernie sauce, where are you now?"

Lin Xiuyi listened to Ling Nai's voice on the other side of the phone, and a smile involuntarily appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"I've just experienced Hanamaki Onsen in Hanamaki Onsen Village, and I'm planning to experience a few other hot springs.

"It's not bad, Kanako's sister and Akemi tasted the goldeneye sea bream sashimi that I made herself, and they were full of praise for me. ”

"Oh, did you get in with the crew so quickly? I was a little worried?"

As soon as Lin Xiu heard Ling Nai's words, he couldn't help but feel relieved.

"Yes, I thought Akemi was a star, and there would be a feeling of being on top of her more or less, but I didn't expect her to be very kind, although I just started to deal with her, but I feel like we should be very compatible with ......"

Ling Nai said to Lin Xiuyi with some excitement, Lin Xiuyi listened patiently, and heard that Ling Nai and the crew seemed to get along well, and Lin Xiuyi's guilt about enjoying the trip alone gradually faded.

"By the way, Reina-chan, I'm going to go to the hot spring street of Tai Hot Springs on the last day to buy some souvenirs for gifts. If you need to give it away, you can say hello to me in advance!"

"Ah...... I envy Ernie sauce for going out to play......"

"I'm just here to experience it in advance, and if we have the opportunity next time, we can come here again for a two-person trip......"

"Okay, Oni-chan, please enjoy life without Reina......"

"Actually, I still miss Reina-chan's craftsmanship very much......"