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Dawn breaks, and droplets of water condensed by the morning mist drip brightly from the young leaves that bend in the treetops.

And at this moment, the dilapidated shrine welcomes guests for the first time in a long time.

"Ahhh Everyone, we can't go wrong again, right? ”

"Who knows, hopefully. Depart from the hotel early in the morning...... Damn it! My spirit is still in the warm bed of the hotel! ”

"Don't say such frustrating things, apricot. Sister Sanae, I'm the second morning when I got up, aren't I still very energetic? ”

"It's only second place, why do you act like the first place? And get up early, so what is there to be proud of! ”

"That's it. Didn't Sister Sheena, who didn't look at the first place, not speak? Aunt Obasan's aunt is no match for the young man's diligence...... Sister Sanae, you're so disqualified! ”

"Ugh! It hurts! It turns out that I am already Obasan...... Woo, Anjun, I'm not worthy of you! ”

Arriving at the destination early in the morning, Tomoyo began with his feelings about the dilapidated scene of the shrine, and everyone's chattering discussion ended with Sanae squatting on the side in pain and crippling tears.

With her hands on her hips and a helpless expression on her face, Melly glared at Lianzi, who was smiling at the success of her prank.

"Lotus seeds, it's too much. Even if Sister Sanae is really Obasan, don't keep talking about it, it's very hurtful! ”

"Hey, hey, be sure to pay attention next time, be sure to pay attention next time. Sanae Obasan, I'm sorry. ”

“…… Woo, so I'm Obasan...... Anjun~~~"

In the girl's insincerity, let alone the worst apology, Sanae clutched her chest even harder and let out a cry of grief.

Ignoring the farce here, Luo Tianyi, who was lively and active, and had strong action, had already run into the shrine, and then came back in a circle.

She puffed out her face and looked unhappy.

"Tianyi has looked for it, the shrine is empty, no one~"

"Isn't it here? Trouble. ”

Sheena frowned slightly, and looked down at the map with a lot of red crosses in her hand - this is a special map obtained by special means, and it is marked with a lot of content that is not marked on the regular map for various reasons.

And those red crosses represent the shrines they have been to these days.

As this time, nothing.

"What's the trouble, why don't you go to the next place here-Sister Sheena, don't frown, laugh."

"But this is the last shrine on the map."

And Da Yan didn't look at the map at all, and only followed everyone all the way. The mood changes quickly, because no one was unhappy before, but now he can put his hands against his cheeks and tilt his head to pretend to be cute Luo Tianyi.

Kotomi, who has an excellent memory and has been discussing with everyone about where her destination is these days, understands the reason why Sheena is frowning.

With the same frown, she looked at the dilapidated shrine with a puzzled expression.

"Strange, the last place, it stands to reason that this should be this. It's a waste that we came so early today, is it possible that our efforts have been in vain again? ”

"Don't~~~ I'm already burned out~~"

Sitting down on the stones around the purification pool in the courtyard, the apricot voice stretched out weakly, as if his energy had burned out.

"I ran for a day yesterday, and I got up so early today, I'm already going to die."

"Who made you so crazy yesterday, you ran around as soon as you were sure that the target was not right, and we didn't come to travel."

"Ouch, ouch, don't be so harsh. But I'm leaving this world. Of course, you have to take the last chance to satisfy your desires. ”

She didn't teach Xing a good lesson, but what she got was a response from her hippie smile, and Ji Ning couldn't help sighing.

"What, it's like we're all going to hell."

Not wanting to waste his tongue and apricot rambling, Ji Ning looked at Mei Li, who had walked to Xing's side at some point, was squatting on the stone, and looked at the purification pool with a thoughtful expression.

"What's wrong? Melly. Is there a problem with the bidet? ”

"What's the problem, it's a normal pool."

Looking back at the crystal clear pool behind her, Xing pursed her mouth and said indignantly:

"Instead of asking this, let's think about where we're going next. Damn, the map is full of useless places, and I'm still looking forward to seeing my brother today - don't let me see that nasty bastard who made the map, or I'll kill him with a dictionary! ”

It doesn't seem like a joke. Because while speaking, Xing had already taken out from under her skirt and tied it to her legs with a fierce face, and slapped the dictionary that had never been very far away from her side hard.

Except for the lotus seeds, who often suffer from the dictionary, shrunk to the side, the rest of the people couldn't help laughing when they saw this.

"Sister, early in the morning, don't be so angry."

Sitting down next to Xing, Starling comforted her kindly, and her attention was also attracted by Melly, who was frowning on the side and seemed to be hesitating to extend her hand to Chishui.

"Sister Melly, do you want to wash your hands?"

It wasn't Melly who answered, but Apricot. She looked at the dilapidated shrine behind her and waved her hand disdainfully.

"What, this shrine is so broken, there isn't even a priest or a witch or anything, even if you wash your hands, you don't have to pray, so don't waste time."

"Stupid apricot, there must be someone at this shrine."

From the side, bypassing the dictionary beside him, the danger level of the apricot and lotus seed also squatted down beside Mei Li.

Apricot has high eyebrows and looks very hot.

"Who are you stupid and want to be beaten? And how can there be someone in such a dilapidated shrine, taking the opportunity to provoke? ”

"So, you're a fool!"

Subconsciously protecting his head, Lotus Seed gave Huo Da Xing a roll of his eyes.

Lotus Seed held a black and white silk hat with one hand, while the other hand stretched out a slender finger to point at the water of the purification pool.

"Wouldn't you notice that the bidet is too clean? Not only is there no sediment at the bottom of the pool, but there is not a single leaf on the surface of the water. If there was no one here, how could it be so clean? ”

"Hey, that seems to be the case?"

Jumping up from the stone, Xing grabbed the dictionary in three or two steps and came to the lotus seed, and then ......

"But even so, the sin of mocking me is unforgivable!"

“…… Ouch, it hurts! ”

There was a scream of pain, and the dizzy lotus seed almost fell into the pool.

Fortunately, because of the curiosity of the lotus seed's declaration, Zhidai, who wanted to see the situation in the pond, was quick to see the situation, which avoided the tragedy of the lotus seed becoming a soup chicken.

"It's weird."

Melly, who had been staring at the bidet, suddenly stood up.

She turned her head to look around, her eyes dazed, and her face showed obvious confusion.

"Is it the eyes? It doesn't seem like that's the case here. ”

The dilapidated shrine actually exists in the eyes, but in a trance, the world in the eyes has another layer.

It's the same old shrine, but there is no bit of damage or dilapidation.

Solemn, vicissitudes, clean.

The red torii gate, with its top collapsed and its pillars covered with green moss, seems to have changed in a different way.

It was still weather-beaten, but it stood intact in front of it.

The yard is so strange, I saw a pond connected to the cleansing pond, but suddenly there was no more.

And is it a delusion? In the pond he saw earlier, there seemed to be something staring at him.

As if out of control, Melly involuntarily came to the collapsed torii.

Touching the torii, the cool and moist touch of moss comes from the skin that touches.

That's right, it's real here.

But why......

Turning her head to look at the shrine in silence, Melly's eyes became more and more trance-like.

With the cool fresh air of the early morning, it suddenly distorted, and the world in the eyes became crooked.

The distorted world in her eyes made Melly dizzy, and a feeling of disgusting gagging suddenly welled up in her chest. Subconsciously, his eyes were closed.

"Melly!"

"Sister Melly!"

"Old Baza!"

In the midst of a chaotic, concerned call, a feeling that made Melly inexplicable suddenly came from nowhere. Immediately after, it seemed that someone's finger was pressed against her forehead.

"I found out on my own...... Hee-hee, little Melly, since that stupid brother is not here, let me give you a hand. ”

A gratifying and friendly laugh rang in my ears, and then the touch against my forehead disappeared.

The warmth of the whole body makes the feeling of nagging rolling in the chest disappear.

Melly was momentarily intoxicated. Then, she opened her eyes suddenly.

“…… Purple!!! ”

"Oh, as soon as I woke up, I heard familiar words, it seems that she is a terrible little girl."

As Melly drank, before everyone had time to come and care, the world suddenly changed.

As if the glass had been cut open, the space produced traces of change that even ordinary girls like Sanae and Apricot could perceive.

Crooked, slipped, and then shattered.

In just the blink of an eye, the originally dilapidated shrine suddenly changed its appearance.

Just like what Melly saw in a trance before.

The shrine that was dilapidated, and even collapsed in some places became complete and clean.

Solemnity, vicissitudes, and the heavy atmosphere of antiquity come to your face when you see this shrine.

The torii gate was also restored to its integrity and cleanliness.

Like the shrine, it has been covered with decay and moss. The ancient red pillars, carved with traces of wind and frost and time, are also full of vicissitudes.

The courtyard is still the same, except that there is a large pond.

And in the pond......

Hina strode forward, clenching her sword and standing in front of everyone as if she were facing a great enemy, making a vigilant gesture towards the creatures that appeared in the pool.

There was a deathly silence, and suddenly an exclamation broke out behind him:

"Big Turtle!!"

"Hey!! What a big turtle!! ”

"Youkai!!

"Oops, what impolite little girls. The old body is not a turtle, it is a Xuanwu. ”

The turtle-like creature with its dorsal armor exposed to the surface of the water, claiming to be Xuanwu, and its exposed body covering almost half of the waterhole grumbled in displeasure.

Then, a wonderful light rose up on it, and it was gone.

Instead, there is a tall woman holding an oil-paper umbrella with a wavy pattern in aqua blue, and standing lightly on the water.

Light blue blue sea shirt, scattered flowers, water mist and green grass pleated skirt. The waist is tied into an elegant bow with a soft blue silk smoke, and the inky hair is gently pulled up, and a Wei Ling hairpin is inserted obliquely.

If the shoulders are cut into the waist, if the muscles are fat, if the air is like a quiet orchid, the coquettish and boneless are three points.

A woman with a clever smile, beautiful eyes, and a face as gentle as water.

"This, this ......"

The wonderful change made everyone stunned.

"Surprised? Heck, it's actually very common for youkai to become humans. ”

The woman pursed her lips and chuckled, muttering words that she could only hear.

“…… Besides, that guy is also human. If it doesn't become like this, how can I get it? ”

Stepping, without making a little wave on the surface of the water, came to the ground - in front of Sheena. The woman stretched out her fingers and gently pressed them against the tip of the sword.

"Little girl, don't be too vigilant, the old man is a lover of peace. And for rare guests, the old body will not do such an impolite thing as driving people away. ”

With an irresistible force in his gentle voice, the long sword in his hand disappeared silently.

Hina's eyes became more and more vigilant, and she took a step back, still protecting Sanae and the others.

"Who are you? Why is it here? ”

Fingers against her lips in thought, the woman looked a little distressed.

"The old man's name...... Oops, it's been useless for so long, it seems to have been forgotten. In this way, you can call the old man Grandma Xuanji.

As for why it's here...... Strange, isn't this question supposed to be asked by the old body? Suddenly breaking the barrier of Hakurei Shrine and breaking in to clean up and rest, this is not what a friendly guest should do. ”

"Ah, I'm sorry to disturb you."

Unlike Mei Li, who looked embarrassed and apologetic, Lianzi, who was alive and bold, had been relieved from the shocking thing of seeing a super big turtle and the big turtle turning into a human.

Holding her hand on her forehead and looking at the shrine on the side, her face was full of surprise.

"So this is really Hakurei Shrine, right? Haha, everyone, we've finally found it! ”

"Yay! It's finally here! ”

Looking at the group of people who suddenly clapped and cheered, and even Luo Tianyi, who was as stupid and bold as Lianzi, and ran around Xina to look up and down curiously, Xuan Ji tilted her head.

"So, it's not an accident that you're here."

"Beautiful big sister, Tianyi and everyone are here to find my aunt and Brother Chen An."

“…… Chen An? ”

Hyun Ji was stunned for a moment, then put her finger against her forehead, and then flicked away.

"I see, it seems that except for the little girl who looks the same as Zi, the familiarity that I perceive from you is not an illusion."

"Hey, does the beautiful big sister know Brother Chen An?"

"Ah, the old body will be here, and it's also a blessing to him."

While answering Luo Tianyi's question, Xuan Ji came to Mei Li.

In the shadow of the oil-paper umbrella, Hyun Ji looked down at Melly, looking at her with a gentle gaze.

"Little girl, I don't know what kind of relationship you have with Purple? And Chen An, did you come to him too? ”

"Purple...... Ah, I don't know. Although Purple seems to know me well, to me, she is only a friend that I have only recently come into contact with because of my brother.

As for my brother, that's my brother. I was raised by hard work since I was a child, my favorite brother. ”

At first, he was a little restrained, but under the gentle gaze of Xuan Ji, the restraint disappeared unconsciously.

At the same time, the wariness of strangers has magically disappeared.

Showing a posture that only people who are familiar with her, Melly pointed to the Hakurei Shrine and said with a radiant spirit:

"Because we couldn't wait for my brother to bring it, we came secretly by ourselves. Hakurei Shrine, as long as you get here, my brother can see it immediately. ”

"Huh? Has Chen An already returned? ”

The irrepressible surprise between the eyebrows was immediately replaced by trouble.

"It's strange, I didn't notice his breath."

"—because that guy ran away irresponsibly again."

The sudden interjection caused everyone, including Hyun Ji, to turn their heads in the direction from which the voice came.

"Purple!"

"Sister Purple!"

"Wow! How? ”

In the midst of a greeting mixed with amazement. Sitting high in the air, Purple shook her fan lightly and greeted Hyun Ji with a smile.

"Hyun Hee, long time no see."

"yes, long time no see."

Hyun Ji nodded slightly, and her eyes couldn't help but glance at Mei Li, who was waving to Zi in surprise.

"Purple, does this little girl have anything to do with you? It seems that you have the same power as you. ”

"Secret~"

Shaking her fingers from side to side, Purple smiled playfully, and then the gap covered her body, and the person came to Melly's side.

"Purple! Were you helping me just now? Thank you! ”

"You don't have to say thank you to me."

For Melly's gratitude, Purple smiled slightly, as if she was treating her own child, and petted Melly's head dotingly.

"Ahh......h It's exactly the same. ”

Uttering such a remark in amazement, Hyun Ji suddenly narrowed her eyes.

"Then again. Chen An ran away again, what does that mean? ”

"Literally."

Zi shrugged easily, but said through gritted teeth:

"That stupid brother made an excuse some time ago, and he didn't know where to run. Damn it! He still owes me an apology for not saying anything! ”

"Hey, brother, he ......"

As if hearing something, Melly tugged at Purple's clothes and wanted to ask something, but was interrupted by another sudden voice.

"Hey! Old Lady Purple, you guy don't stay in the nest well, why are you here? And that group of people, who are you, and why did you suddenly appear at the shrine - huh!? Sister Hyun Hee! ”

The tone of disgruntled questioning suddenly turned into a cheer of surprise at the end.

"Little Reimu, how many times have you said it? I'm older than all of this shrine. You call Ayamu's grandmother, and then call my sister, it's very troublesome. ”

"Not really! Sister Xuanji is so young and beautiful, how can she call grandma. ”

Reimu, who came out of the torii gate, quickly ran to the helpless Xuanji, and kindly held her arm.

Reimu glanced at Purple on the side with disgust.

"It's like that guy, who says he's seventeen years old all the time, but he's actually a stinky old woman!"

"Alaala, I haven't seen you for a while, little Reimu, you're becoming more and more rude."

Zi Hexi's smile became reluctant, and the faint blue tendons on his forehead jumped.

"Talking about me like this in front of Melly, I can't pretend that I didn't hear it~!"

"What's the matter, it's a big deal to fight. Afraid of you? ”

Reimu pursed her lips disdainfully, and her eyes fell on Meili, who was stunned by Purple's side.

- Exactly the same?

Stunned eyes flicked back and forth on Purple and Merry's faces. Reimu raised his eyebrows and said in an uncertain tone:

“…… May, Melly? ”

Meanwhile, including Melly, except for Sheena. The crowd shouted:

“…… Woe to my sister! ”

"Woe to you!"

Reimu tilted her head, her eyes closed.

"Whit?"

……