Picking up the warm tea, Hakuri Reimu took a sip.

Her legs are in the warm kotatsu, which will make her feel better in the cold early winter.

「…………」

She drank her tea and was silent without saying a word.

As long as Reimu Hakurei wants, she can stay like this for the whole day. And at the moment, it was snowing outside, and the cold temperature made Hakuri Reimu lack the desire to do things, so she just wanted to stay indoors honestly.

However, as soon as people are idle and have nothing to do, they will start to think cranky. From this point of view, the Hirori shrine maiden is not exempt from vulgarity.

No matter how sluggish she is, she won't know what day it is.

New Year's Day is the most important holiday of the year. It's so far away from Hakurei Reimu.

While the rest of the humans were happy to welcome the New Year, only Reimu Hakurei was alone drinking tea in a place far from the crowds.

It's bleak to think about...... But what's worse is that Bo Li Reimu herself doesn't feel anything.

Today is no different from any other day.

She didn't feel at all how lonely her situation was, and she didn't feel sad about it at all. But this is not normal according to common sense.

The girl also wondered, could it be that she actually broke it somewhere?

Otherwise.

The question didn't bother her for long.

「…… I see."

As if she had figured something out, she muttered to herself.

New year...... The actual meaning of the word is so far away from the maiden that she can't have any longing at all.

"Damn...... Even I feel a little sad when I think about it."

The self-deprecation in the words is unmistakable. She picked up her teacup again and drank the rest of the tea.

This tea with a weak aroma may not bring any taste enjoyment other than warmth. But for Reimu, it's a familiar taste.

She habitually reached for the teapot. But at this time, the sudden accident made her subconsciously stop moving.

――――Who will come back to visit the shrine during this time?

A black shadow of a humanoid figure was projected on the paper sliding door, and judging by the tall physique, it should be a male.

Thief?

No way. Reimu Hakurei herself vetoed this possibility. Where is there such an upright and upright stupid thief...... But wait, it seems that it really isn't nothing.

At the very least, she knew one herself.

The right hand that was originally stretched out to the teapot was retracted, and the imperial coin behind him was slowly withdrawn.

Although I don't think this person with an unknown body is a bad person, Hakuri Reimu still feels a little vigilant.

"Who's standing at the door?"

"Me."

What a justified answer. It seemed that it was impossible for Reimu to not know him, but the girl really recognized the voice.

The sliding door was pulled open. The cold air suddenly poured into the room, and Reimu, who was still wearing a shrine maiden costume, immediately shivered.

"Hurry up and close the door!"

"Yes, yes."

Although the person who came had a nonchalant tone, his movements were obviously not like this. Almost with speed, the door was immediately slammed shut by him.

Although a sliding door didn't play a special role in protecting against the cold, Reimu still subconsciously felt that the room was getting warmer again.

"Okay, what are you here for?"

Even if you use compliments, it can hardly be called a warm tone, and the visitor can't help but sigh.

"As a host, your attitude towards your guests is truly commendable."

In order to prevent the girl from not understanding, he deliberately added a sentence at the end.

"It's irony."

"You don't have to say it!"

Almost shouted the words.

"I don't give hospitality to uninvited guests."

"Ah, no, I don't think you'll be hospitable even if it's a guest you've invited."

He pointed out the matter to the point. As the object of accusation, the girl's feelings are certainly not very comfortable.

"Are you here to say this? Flying?"

The clenched imperial coin was already filled with powerful spiritual power, and if he dared to say "yes" to this man, Hakuri Reimu swore that he would definitely slam it on his nasty smile.

"How so? I came out on a snowy day, I didn't come here to ** you."

"And what are you here for?"

"The giver of gifts."

Lifting the bag in his right hand, Fei Li said as a matter of course.

"Huh---?"

I didn't expect it to be this answer at all, and the imperial coin that was originally clenched couldn't help but loosen.

"Are you so surprised? Doesn't anyone give you a gift on weekdays?"

"Nope."

Too quick to answer. This time, Fei Li was taken aback by this.

"You're a witch, you're really upright......

"You're sarcastic about me, aren't you?"

"No, no, absolutely not."

Putting the bag on the ground beside him, Fei Li also sat down around the kotatsu. Out of consideration for the difference between men and women, he didn't put his legs in like Reimu. Anyway, with his physique, this level of cold was nothing at all.

"It's New Year, so have you been sitting here drinking tea all day?"

"Otherwise, what else can you do?"

"It's still such a bad tea."

Just by looking at it, Fei Li knew that the tea had lost its original taste because it had been brewed too many times. In the Eternal Pavilion, this kind of tea is simply a product that is directly poured out.

"Shut up."

"I may be a bit talkative, but are you so happy? In the festival of mankind, I spend it alone in a shrine."

A sharp question that can almost be described as a faux pas, was asked so vigorously.

But the shrine maiden was not angry. In fact, her mood didn't fluctuate at all.

"It's a human holiday, isn't it? What does it have to do with me?"

So simply to separate themselves from humanity.

"I see."

Fei Li nodded as if he suddenly realized.

"You're really a Hirori witch...... Very good."

What are you talking about? -- After a strange glance, Hakurei Reimu seemed to be interested in the gift he brought.

"Nothing, just remembering something from the past. You don't have to worry too much."

「…… Weirdos."

"That's not convincing when it comes out of your mouth."

Reimu asked in a casual tone as he took gifts such as shochu, Ejikata, and Daifuku cakes out of his pocket one by one.

"Anyway, why did you come to give me a gift? Do you have pity on me?"

Even though Reimu has performed the demeanor of "casual" quite well, if he has been deceived by this girl who is not yet seventeen years old, Feili's life of more than a thousand years will really be in vain.

As for the answer to this question, Reimu Hakurei is by no means as unconcerned as it seems.

But since she asked, Feili didn't intend to lie because of it. So he said the answer without even thinking about it.

"What stupid things are you talking about? Why should I pity you?"

This girl doesn't need to be pitied. Beneath her weak exterior, there is a powerful spirit that does not match the outside.

Of course, it's not enough to call it invulnerable, but she has already realized what she is a witch.

It is enough to have this.

"And I'm not here to give you a gift."

"Huh?"

"I mean, do you have common sense...... It's a New Year's gift, and I'm here to say Happy New Year to you, these gifts are just incidental."

"That's right......

"So ......"

So what?

Hakuri Reimu looked at Fei Li in surprise.

"Happy New Year, shrine maiden."

「…… you."

"Hahahaha...... That's a new answer."

"Still, I guess I'd say thank you."

With a rare calm smile, the girl said.

If Marisa saw such a reimu, she might have taken her to the Eternal Pavilion to see a doctor right away.

Not to mention Marisa, Feili is a little uncomfortable.

"Well, then, let's have a drink now."

I don't know whether to regret or be happy, the tranquil girl just now disappeared like a flash in the pan. Picking up the wine that Fei Li had brought, Hakurei Reimu returned to her old appearance.

However, anyone with a discerning eye can see that she is in a good mood.

Yes, not very festive, not very festive. But Reimu Hakurei also spent the New Year with someone else - this is the first time for a girl.