Oriental Youningtang Vol. 3 To· Stay· Forever

Chapter 4: Cherry blossom viewing party for appreciating ghosts

"Thank you~This is a big problem~"

"Boom !!"

With a resolute expression of "real men never look back at explosions", the Youning men stood upright with great courage, and the clothes flying in the air waves set off a masterful demeanor......

Behind him is Marisa, who is venting her fire and energy on the garbage heap.

"If you want to evaporate the large non-combustible garbage, you should evaporate DA☆ZE!"

After finishing her work, Marisa brandished the miniature gossip stove and walked briskly running and jumping.

"You say that, but it will make many people's backs chill - a certain world line, probably."

Youning forced the corners of his mouth to pull calmly.

Turning around the side of the shrine, I saw Reimu, who was habitually sitting on the side of the edge drinking tea in a daze, and Alice who glanced at Reimu with an unhappy gaze.

"Marisa, you see, where is there a reason to hold a banquet but let the guests come and keep the guests busy......

"What do you say, aren't you happy when you do it together?"

Marisa ......

Listening to such a conversation, Youning smiled slightly, and turned back to the back of the shrine.

Then, he took out another lantern like the one he had used to do before and threw it somewhere in the courtyard.

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The banquet at Hakurei Shrine has started again, and this time, it is still a cherry blossom viewing party where you can drink and chat.

I got the news from all over Gensokyo.,It's not just the girls who are attracted by the cherry blossoms here.,Just casually arrive one by one and join in.。

If anything, the banquet at the shrine is the most casual.

- That's natural.

There are no towering walls and enclosed Western-style pavilions like the Red Devil Pavilion.

It's not as high and distant as the White Jade Tower, lifeless.

There's just quiet and lively atmosphere.

It's just that the human girls who come here to see the flowers, the monster girls who come here to see the flowers and people, and the goblins who come here to see the people and the monsters.

However, there are still visitors who do not come for pleasure - that's actually happiness for themselves.

For example, the two servants who are now in a daze in the kitchen of the shrine.

The perfect maid who single-handedly handles many trivial matters in the Red Devil Pavilion, and works hard to fill a bottomless pit several times a day.

Even these two people are a little overwhelmed by the shrine's kitchen.

"This is the legendary kitchenware! Put the ingredients in and you'll automatically make a delicious otaku artifact! What do you think? Do you want to add a set to your home? With it, even if you don't know anything about cooking......"

"So, what is driving this? Magic? Or is it something like a demon? ”

When Youning was chattering, Youmeng had a thoughtful look - with her uprightness, it was difficult not to take other people's nonsense seriously. However, Sakiya immediately questioned it unceremoniously.

"Ah, this is ...... [believe]." Youning smiled and tilted her head, "At this level of fantasy, it's not impossible to understand the nature of the séance of a god." ”

It's still like this.

It seems to be outside the world and has the appearance of a master.

- So, Youning was blasted out.

Ah, of course.

No matter how convenient this new kitchen is, where does selling something that negates skill to two servants who take pride in their cooking put their dignity and status as chefs?

A large tree on the edge of the shrine has lost several branches.

A handmade barbecue grill was erected underneath the torii gate, and it also announced the bankruptcy of the Yuning plan.

The fire was started with the magic of Sakura's half-hanging, and then replaced by Marisa's half-hung stove - although Marisa's extravagant operation is difficult to guarantee that there will be no accidents, but the fun of just watching the appearance is enough to offset the risk. What's more, this mini gossip stove seems to have been used as a stove in the first place...... Should I complain about Rin no Suke or Marisa?

Flipping over the barbed wire twice, the thin slices of meat sprinkled with spices give off an enticing aroma.

As for the hot gas spewed from the stove, it was also perfectly solved.

Because, before the maidens were attracted by the food and gathered, the uninvited guests who had come simply for the stove had gathered around—

"It's cold. So many ghosts popped up out of nowhere—"

The most ordinary of the crowd was the first to complain...... Then got a scarf from Alice.

Sakuya did not hesitate to insert a row of throwing knives into the white steamed bun that tried to get close to his master.

Of course, the ghost does not say "dead", but it still has a hazy sense of self. After the acrobatic dance, a small gap was cleared around the master and servant of the Red Devil Pavilion.

As for Reimu, she should be the most unhappy person - correspondingly, the space around her is also the largest.

So Marisa was surrounded. And the consequence of this is -

"Bang!"

Marisa made a reckless move that yielded nothing but to reduce the grill to ashes, and everyone who had been prepared scattered with the ghost and gathered back.

However, while everyone is amused by this, some people are even more irritated.

“……”

Reimu, who can't tell what it means.

However, shrine maidens are generally not dangerous.

"Demon Dream ~~~ I'm Hungry ~~~"

Although it is a soft voice, this is the existence of great destructive power...... Youmeng looked at the half-spirit who was being held in Yuyuko's arms in a cold sweat.

"Come on, guest officers~"

Yu-nin, who came out of the shrine in a strange tone, managed to attract everyone's attention, and Youmu looked at her with gratitude.

"What is this?"

A series of small plates were displayed in front of everyone.

"On the other side of the sea, it is known as the 'undefeated oriental' appetizer~ In early spring, there is a clear breeze and wild scenery, but it has a different flavor~~"

"Hey...... Even if you say so, it's just peanuts. Marisa, even though she was already curled into a ball, didn't forget to stick out her head and complain.

"Well...... This is, a kind of realm ......" shrugged his shoulders, and Youning set up the surrounding ghosts as a table for wine and food.

"Now, with the shrine's inventory, do you expect any big meals? As for takeaways...... This formation," he said, glancing in the direction of the Netherworld, "still don't get your hopes up." ”

"However, the number of ghosts is too much. - I didn't see much on the way here. Sakuya said as she cleaned up the mess in an instant.

"I don't know. The ghosts are all from the underworld......"

Reimu tossed off the ball lightly and was already drinking. Then Yuyuko became the focus again.

"Oh yes, it's no wonder everyone. I've been in the underworld for so long, so it's normal to come back and take a look. Besides, there is a strange guest from Baiyulou. If the temperament of the underworld changes, shouldn't the ghost also leave? ”

Rarely answered Reimu with three points of seriousness, Yuyuko turned her head to look at Marisa.

"The black and white over there has something that attracts ghosts, so the ghosts gather at the shrine."

"Huh?! I? Marisa was surprised, but reluctantly pulled out the stolen goods from her hat under the scrutiny of everyone, "I just picked up the ...... in the shrine's backyard."

The pale yellow lantern, which resembled a Kong Ming lantern, was immediately recognized.

"It is! …… The eldest lady let me hang the ...... at home."

Youmu said in surprise.

"Oh, this is, the Soul Lamp. As long as you turn it on, you can see the ghost no matter how far away. …… Demon Dream ~~"

"Huh? Yes, Miss......"

"Are you, throwing it away?"

"......" Youmeng already looked like she was about to cry.

"Hey, over there. This is already an anomaly. ”

Reimu spoke suddenly.

"Throw this lamp back, and if you get rid of that person, these things will be scattered, right?"

"Hmm~ It seems that you can do it~~"

Tilting her head, Yuyuko smiled slightly.

So, Reimu set off on the strength of the wine.

Moment.

"Huh? Did Reimu forget to bring the lamp? ”

Waving her hand to dispel the ghost that still hadn't left, Alice asked.

"Ahem, whatever......" Marisa immediately laughed dryly and secretly stopped Alice.

"Na~" Yuyuko glanced at Marisa absently, and then took out her fan.

With a gentle wave......

The surrounding army of ghosts suddenly scattered.

…… So, it was cold.

"The dead man over there—didn't you be able to solve it in the first place?" Sakiya asked speechlessly.

"Hey~ people...... Forgot about it~☆"

Beside Yuyuko, who was snickering behind the fan, a few more clumps of mochi gathered.

Later, the various uses of the ghost were displayed in front of everyone. For example, pillows, cushions, backrests, etc......

The banquet went on.

It's just that the original cherry blossom viewing has become a ghost viewing.

- If there is something new, of course, it will quickly become the focus.

What happens after that is unpredictable.

Therefore, enjoying one's own pleasure is also a compulsory course in living in Gensokyo.

After the ghost cleared, the heat of the stove and the concentration of spring in the shrine were also a little excessive.

So, the half-spirit of the demon dream was hung on the edge of the stove to cool down.

The bad luck still can't run away.

So, if the work that needs to be done is not completed 100%, probably, it will be troublesome, right?

The ghost that has dispersed from the shrine does not know where it lurks.

I don't know when it will come back again.

Obviously, if you don't find [her], nothing will come to fruition.

Therefore, everyone has a laid-back attitude.

This should be said to be trust, or laissez-faire.

Hm. These. Who cares.