"What do you mean...... I don't know why we have a banquet!? ”

Ten Ai sat on the torii gate and chatted with the black and white magician who was also sitting on the crossbar of the torii gate. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

"yes, I don't know why."

The blonde magician nodded, and the midday sun shone on her, adding another dazzling sparkle to the girl's vitality.

But the originally energetic girl had a bitter face.

"I didn't notice anything, but I was a little bothered by the fact that I had been planning a banquet. But on the way back to Alice last night, she told me that there had been a demon fog recently. ”

"Demon Mist?"

"Yes, I don't know what it is, but it's definitely not any ordinary fog. I asked Patchy and the half-human, half-spirit just now, and they also found these visions, and I thought, this must be an anomaly! ”

After saying that, the bitterness on the girl's face swept away, and it was replaced by the energy to burn the sky.

She jumped up from the torii gate with little chance of activity, stood on it skillfully, pulled out the gossip furnace that claimed to be a final(star)master(light)spark(breaker) into the crystal palace, and frantically threw out the team application towards Shiai.

"Come on, boy! The meaning of life is to fight! ”

“……”

"Promised?"

"Nope."

"Then say yes!"

"But! I refuse! (jo face)

“……”

Shiai lazily raised her head to look at the frozen girl.

"Marisa, you don't have any clues about the murderer, do you?"

"Ha, Shiai, that's not right, I've solved two mutations, I'm an expert in this area!"

Marisa smiled proudly, her body shining brighter than the sun.

"Oh, it seems to be very experienced, can you already see the clue from this?"

Ten loves can't help but look at Marisa with admiration.

"Since I don't know who the main culprit is, why don't you beat them all up!"

Marisa raised an eyebrow.

“…… I'm sorry, but I thought I was expecting too much from you! ”

Seeing that Juai was unmoved, Marisa, the mutation expert, shook her head, sighed, and sat on the broomstick.

"Ten loves, life must be full of battles to have fun......"

Then the girl flew into the realm of the gods.

Today is the day after the battle with Remilia, the banquet at Hakurei Shrine, but no one knows who initiated this banquet.

Shiai looked down at the kitchen that was still smoking, and the youkai who were arriving from all directions with all kinds of food, stretched out, and jumped down. I don't have a clue about this demon mist ten loves, and I don't plan to participate in such a troublesome thing when I first arrive in Gensokyo.

I looked around at the girls sitting on the green grass in twos and threes, and the fragrance of cherry blossoms, clear wine, and a table full of dishes. He saw an acquaintance beckoning to him and motioning for him to come over.

Shiai looked left and right, and after no girl showed disgust at being the opposite sex here, she walked over to the girl's table and bowed slightly.

"Lord Yakumo."

He looked at the blonde beauty bathed in cherry blossoms and smiled happily.

"What's the matter?"

"Ten loves, don't be restrained, sit down first."

Yakumo smiled kindly and pointed to the other side of the table for Toai to sit down.

"What, don't you get used to it?"

Shiai bowed lightly again, shook off his hem and sat on the ground.

"That's true."

He replied softly.

On the table in front of him were two bowls of clear wine, corresponding to him and Yakumo Murasaki. As he speaks, the cherry blossom trees around the shrine gently swagger, blowing their soft petals into the air with the fragrance of flowers, and then falling onto the sake.

Ten loves looked at the petals of the boats on the lake, and the depressed faces reflected on the water.

"Let's talk about it, Yutong Ten Love, why are you worried."

Yakumo shook her fan and smiled.

"Since Yakumo-sama wants to hear it...... Then let me tell you what Ten Love thinks. ”

The boy smiled bitterly. He picked up his drink and looked away from the blonde-haired sage.

"Youkai need to attack people to maintain their own existence, just like people eat to make up for consumption, and youkai feed on human fears and cognition. Every youkai is weak and powerless to resist human denial, and needs to do this to force humans to affirm their own existence, fear themselves, and thus survive. ”

"After that, it's not uncommon for one youkai to eat another. Even if it's not common in Gensokyo, it's not like it's never happened, right? ”

"But for the outside world, it's getting harder and harder to live, and it's even hard to sustain themselves, what does that mean, I'm an example, and the chewer is an example."

"In order to survive, humans will do whatever it takes, and youkai are no exception. Unable to resist humanity's technology and denial, the weaker ones around him will be eaten, along with the fear he carries, and the despair he wears before he dies. Staying alive is the only goal, and the Chewer has taught me that no one can deprive a life of its desire to live unless it gives up on its own. ”

"After ceasing to be a chewer, Shiai saw more things in the outside world, maybe the youkai who were friends yesterday will hunt each other today...... Some even approach for hunting in the first place. ”

"Maybe Ten Love, who was once a chewer, doesn't deserve to say this, but Ten Love really has this idea. There is nothing wrong with doing whatever it takes to survive. But understanding does not mean agreeing. Especially when you come to Gensokyo, Lord Yakumo, Ten Ai has a deeper understanding of your goals. ”

"Behold, Lord Yakumo, no matter what kind of demon you are, you can sit together, raise your glass, chat merrily, and drink heartily. I don't need to worry about the other party being angry in the next second, I don't need to be afraid of what will be in the wine, this is a grand occasion I haven't seen for a long time. ”

"Yes, maybe it's just a façade, maybe Gensokyo has its unknown darkness, but the sunlight it has can't be denied. When they lift the wine saucer, they don't need to devour each other, they don't need to hurt others for their own existence, they don't need to watch the things they hold dear go away with the wind. Maybe it's not happiness, maybe it's hard to talk about happiness, but when they sit in this shrine, under this cherry blossom tree, and raise their glasses again, their smiles ......"

Shiai raised her head, withdrew her indulgent expression, looked into her purple eyes, and smiled.

"There will be no sorrow."

That's why he came to Gensokyo. But at the same time, he didn't want the darkness and despair he had experienced to be contaminated with this pure land from the outside world.

Then, become Yakumo-sama's sword and break those shackles.

“…… Although some of them have been open for a long time, they have their own flavors. ”

Yakumo Zi no longer looked at the boy, and took a flying petal by herself.

"It's not enough to just want to immerse the world."

Then she lifted the saucer as well.

"Ten Love, this is your first banquet in Gensokyo, why don't you have a drink with me?"

Ten Ai smiled, looking at the girl who was smiling skillfully in the wind.

"Of course you have to drink, Lord Yakumo."

So the two of them touched the plate lightly, and looked up to drink the wine.

Yakumo's expression was soft and seemed to be happy.

"Alright, Shiai, let's get used to my Gensokyo, this is my proudest place."

"Okay, Yakumo-sama."

Ten loves also smiled. This is Yakumo-sama's Gensukyo.

Yakumo Zi gently lifted the wine jar and poured wine for the two.

"One more drink, let's get to know the others."

"Okay, Yakumo-sama."

The two of them gently touched each other again, then retracted.

But neither of them drank.

Ten Ai looked at Yakumo Purple seriously.

Yakumo Zi happily looked at Ten Ai.

"Actually, I've wanted to say a word to Yakumo-sama for a long time."

"What do you want to say, did you like me a long time ago?"

Yakumo Zi looked like she was smiling.

"Thank you."

The two men fell silent. That's thanks for the creation and the song that night.

Yakumo retracted her smile and nodded solemnly. Shiai bowed lightly and drank the drink.

"So, I'm quitting."

Putting down the wine saucer, Shiai bowed again and got up to leave.

Yakumo Zi watched with some gloom as Shiai left, and also drank the wine from the wine plate.

"What a fool......"

Yakumo turned her head and looked at the undead princess floating in.

"You're right, Yuyuko."

"M~M~"

The soft voice of the eldest lady of the Xixing Temple family floated over her body.

"Zi, you're smiling so happily just now."

“……”

Yakumo touched the corners of her mouth, obviously putting away her smile when she nodded just now, but now she has been smiling and can't regain her calm.

"Probably."

Yakumo Zi was noncommittal, and moved her body to the left, giving up a place for the undead girl.

"I just hate meeting people like Hirori again."

Yuyuko chuckled and sat down, looking sideways at Yakumo Murasaki

"Or is it the next me?"

Yakumo's smile froze.

While Ten Ai and the half-human, half-spirit court master were chatting casually, the much-anticipated Hakurei shrine maiden finally appeared with Hakurei sake.

"You bare-soul monsters!"

The shrine maiden crossed her waist and looked at the youkai girls in the courtyard.

"Don't rob it this time! Even if it is broken, I don't care, you can do it yourself! ”

Then there's the distribution.

Ten people have one altar, and there are about six or seven altars.

Then, just as everyone was expectantly preparing to open the jar, a blue-and-white ice fairy shook the four ice crystal wings behind it and flew up with great momentum. After making sure that it had attracted the attention of many people, the goblin nodded in satisfaction and took a deep breath.

Then, there was a firm look in the eyes and a sonorous tone.

"That's enough, Hakurei Reimu! You've gone too far! ”

She pointed the finger at the impatient Hakurei Reimu.

“…… Ha? ”

Hakuri Reimu looked irritated and confused, and put down her crossed hand.

"You idiot! Don't you know that 9 is the biggest number!? You're asking for 10 points! This is a huge insult to 9! It's unforgivable! ”

The blue-and-white ice fairy is righteous and impassioned.

"So, a person like you is really not suitable to be a Hakurei witch, and the name of the Hakurei witch will be reluctantly taken over by the strongest Miss Ben!"

Then she turned her head away.

"Right! Lumia! ”

"Is it ~like this~?"

A young youkai in the middle of the night tilted her head.

Shiai suddenly felt that the child seemed to be retorting to the ice spirit...... 10 is better than 9 or something...... Delusion......

"Qi ...... Kiruno! It's back! ”

A green, short-haired goblin that looked two or three years older than the average goblin flew out and grabbed the ice spirit with its teeth and claws.

"I'm sorry, everyone, this guy is drunk hahaha......"

Then she dragged the stupid guy who was shouting "9" and "10" and flew back with difficulty - because of the struggle of a stupid ice spirit.

"Poof......ha!!"

The black-and-white magician seemed to be unable to hold back, and first let the laughter erupt. She slapped the table to her heart's content, bent over, and her body shook with the sound of overly intense laughter.

Then there is the laughter that comes and goes, either restrained or debauched, low or high. There was also a loud cry from the ice spirit, but Shiai's ears were already filled with laughter, and it was really impossible to be clear.

As Ten Ai looked around at the pomp, she suddenly noticed that Hakurei's shrine maiden was secretly beckoning him to pass. Juai bypassed the girls who had been laughing, and flew to the roof of the main hall with the shrine maidens who turned around and flew up.

There doesn't seem to be a single person here.

Shiai looked at the girl suspiciously.

"Na, Yutong Ten Love."

The shrine maiden of Hakurei turned her head and looked at Ten Ai.

"What is the relationship between you and Yakumo Murasaki?"

Well?

Ten Ai looked at Hakuri Reimu with some surprise. But since he asked, Shiai didn't intend to hide it.

"I'm ...... with Lord Yakumo"

"Oh, that's here."

The words were interrupted.

Shiai turned around and saw the gap slowly opening.