Chapter 59: The Summer Festival (I)

Bell bell bell ......

The bell rang for the end of class, and Shinji sat up from the table where he was lying and yawned heavily.

After the trip to the Oceanographic Research Institute the day before yesterday, Shinji and the others went to a nearby hotel for a night that night. Six people opened three rooms, one room for Dongji and Kensuke, one room for Blessing and Asuka, one room for Rei and Shinji and Pian, of course, all the beds are single beds, but the specific way to sleep is unknown, but judging from Asuka the next day's unhappy look, her desire to sleep in a bed with Blessing last night was in vain. After that, the group went home in a big way, and when Shinji and they arrived home, Misato had already returned, and the whole house was twice as spacious as the original, of course, because it was two houses put together...... What was once a two-bedroom unit has become a four-bedroom apartment. The walls have also been repainted, and it is worth mentioning that in this technologically advanced world, the stucco paint used here has no smell at all. So the family moved in quickly.

After the room was expanded, everyone had their own room. Misato and Asuka still slept in the same place, Shinji and Rei moved to a new room, and that afternoon, under Shinji's Tiyì, the family went to Ginza together to buy new furniture, and some of the original old furniture, except for the refrigerator where Pian Pian lived, was left behind by the little guy, and the rest were all eliminated, of course, the whole payment was paid by Shinji.

After an afternoon of tossing and tidying up, a group of four people and a penguin finally finished decorating their new home before 12 o'clock in the evening, and while the four of them were resting back to back, Misato suddenly said, "Looks like you're going to have a final exam tomorrow, right?" The children in the room hurried to take a shower and go to bed.

Exams are hard, the process is boring, and answering questions is laborious. But...... Shinji all slept. No, on the last day of the exam, Shinji finally got up from the table, yawned a lot, wiped the saliva from the papers, and waited for the squad leader to collect the papers.

"Haah~~~ I'm finally done with the exam." Asuka, who was sitting next to Shinji, also yawned and looked relaxed. "Naa, stupid Shinji, I see you've been sleeping all the time, are you okay with your exams?" Asuka asked Shinji next to her, who was still sleepy-eyed.

"Huh? Well...... That kind of thing, it's not very useful to me. It's okay to be able to pass the level, there's no need to answer too well. Shinji rubbed his eyes and replied. For Shinji, he who has lived a lifetime naturally won't have much of a problem with his knowledge of junior high school, except for Japanese history where he worked a little harder, the rest of Shinji answered the score at about seventy points, and it was enough to ensure that he passed. Moreover, studying now is just for adults to have a good job in the future, and Shinji has already had a job, so the so-called study is just a way to kill his own time. Although this way is boring.

"Then again, I look at Asuka and you seem to be struggling. Are these topics difficult? Shinji asked, packing his bag.

"Cut...... How can this kind of pediatric stuff stump me, don't forget that I'm a college graduate. Asuka narrowed her half-moon eyes and said to Shinji. I just don't know some of the topics. There are still a lot of kanji in Japanese that I haven't learned yet, and I haven't studied them at a university in Germany. ”

"Well, then your exam ......"

"Hmm. No problem, I've counted the results, and I can pass the test. It's your Ayana, is she okay? Asuka said lightly. Shinji was surprised by this, has Asuka already started to care about Rei? In this way, things really start to work in a good direction.

"Well, Leigh's academic performance has always been very good, so you shouldn't have to worry." Shinji laughed.

"That's ...... Ahhhh......h It's boring to study for exams or something! Luckily, we will be able to hold a school leave soon. Asuka picked up her bag and said excitedly to Shinji. You know what, stupid Shinji, I always have diving in the leave sheet I got yesterday, and I'm going to buy a new swimsuit with Mr. Blessing tomorrow. ”

"Really? Have fun. Shinji smiled faintly.

"What about you and Ayana? How are you going to spend tomorrow? ”

"Well...... You should have a day off at home. It's been so long since the exams. Need to relax a bit. ”

"Shinji." Just as the two were actively discussing tomorrow's affairs, a soft voice rang out.

"Huh? What's wrong with Li? Shinji looked ahead.

"I'm going back." Leigh said softly. After hearing Rei's words, Shinji glanced towards the classroom. Except for the three of them, there was no one else in the classroom.

"Uh...... They're walking so fast. Shinji said helplessly. With that, Shinji walked out of the classroom with two beautiful women, one blue and one red, and drove back to his home.

Early the next morning,Asuka changed into a beautiful dress early.,After eating the breakfast made by Shinji, she left home happily.,According to yesterday's information,Today Asuka is going to buy a swimsuit with the blessing.,And Misato went to work as usual.,But because of the elimination of the apostles.,So today Misato only has a half-day shift to go.。

After the two beauties, one big and one young, left, only Shinji and Rei were left in the room. Oh, and a penguin.

"Leigh, do you have any arrangements for today?" Shinji asked Rei as he ate his breakfast.

"Well, there is no work for Nerv today, so there is no matter."

"That. Come with me and buy something. Prepare for a school trip in a few days. Shinji laughed. Seriously, after hearing Asuka's words yesterday, Shinji plans to pick out a swimsuit for Rei this time as well, because Rei doesn't have any other swimsuits other than the white one-piece swimsuit issued by the school. And Shinji also has some little ideas of his own, and it seems that he hasn't seen Rei in a bikini yet. Otherwise......

"Shinji." Rei interrupted Shinji's thoughts softly. "Your saliva is coming out again."

"Hiss......" Shinji sucked hard, then smiled at Rei with an embarrassed expression. Yes...... Well, Leigh, do you want to go out for a walk? ”

"Hmm." Rei didn't say no, so after breakfast, the two of them also went out of the house, leaving a little penguin alone in the kitchen eating grilled fish.

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The two of them did not choose to drive, but chose to walk, after all, it was shopping. Passing by the park on the way, Shinji found that there were many food stalls in the park. And there are a lot more people than usual.

"Leigh, is it a celebration today? Why are there so many people in the park? Shinji and Rei walked side by side. But Rei just shook her head, indicating that she didn't know.

With questions, the two of them came to the mall together, and before they entered, they saw a girl with brown hair, a double ponytail, and a little freckles on her face appear in front of the two of them.

"Ale? Isn't that the squad leader? Shinji was the first to say hello.

"Ahra, it's Ikati-san and Ayaba-san, hello." Hikaru Toki also said hello when he saw the two. "Are you also here to shop for the summer festival?"

"Huh? Summer festival? We came to buy something for a gap trip in a few days. Shinji said lightly.

"That's right, hehe, too."

"But squad leader, what's the summer festival you just talked about?"

"Huh? Don't you know about the Summer Festival? Hikaru looked at the two of them shaking their heads in disbelief. As a Japanese, I don't even know what a summer festival is. But in fact, this can't be relied on Shinji and Lei, Shinji aside, Li, she hasn't participated in any celebrations since she was born, and she waits for orders at home every day except for school. And Shinji, since he was born, his parents have been busy all day because of work, and after his mother left, his father also arranged himself to the teacher's house, and Shinji has been training when he was at the teacher's house, and he will not participate in any celebrations at all, which also leads the two of them to be very unfamiliar with some traditional festivals and culture in Japan.

"Uh...... We don't know much about these things, can you tell us about them, squad leader? Shinji scratched his head embarrassedly.

"Hmm." Hikaru Dongmu looked very happy. "Summer Matsuri is a traditional festival in Japan. On this day, there are many memorial parades and performances by many associations. On this day, children dress up in beautiful kimonos, and adults wear kimonos and yukata to go shopping, shopping, and entertainment. There are many food stalls in the park so that visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of the summer festival and satisfy their appetites. There are also many entertainment facilities in the park for visitors, but of course, there are mostly parades during the day, and the festival comes alive at night. I'm here today to buy new kimonos for myself and my younger siblings. Hikaru said with a sweet smile. It seems that she is full of love for her family.

"I see, no wonder the streets are so lively today." Shinji looked at the surrounding scenery again.

"Also, at night, there is a fireworks display in the park, so as long as you are in the park, you can see the fireworks in full swing." Hikaru Dong Mu added.

"Huh? And the fireworks, hehe, that's really going to be seen. Shinji laughed. So, if you don't mind, class leader, can you take us to the place where you buy kimonos, I think we need kimonos to participate in the summer festival too. ”

"Well, no problem, come with me." After speaking, Hikaru Toki led the two of them towards the kimono specialty store in the mall.

Arriving on the third floor of the mall, Shinji and the others saw a large kimono shop as soon as they entered. There are all kinds of kimono colors inside, so I guess this shop is just for today. Because there have been several times when Shinji has never seen such a big store when he came here.

"Sa, this is the kimono shop, I'll go pick out clothes for my younger brothers and sisters, you guys can go around here." With that, Hikaru Dongmu left the two of them and walked inside.

"Naw. Leigh, go pick out a favorite outfit. Shinji shook the girl's soft bow and said.

"Hmm." Rei didn't refute, the diameter walked inside, Shinji thought about it, it's better to wear a yukata for herself, although boys can also wear dark kimonos, but ......

The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and Shinji grabbed a dark blue and gray yukata from the outside, and then went to the store to look for Rei's figure.

In the deepest part of the shop, Rei is in a daze with two kimonos, and it seems that Rei has taken a fancy to these two clothes, but she is still hesitant to decide which one to buy.

"Leigh, how's it going? Found a kimono you like? Shinji asked softly as he walked over to Rei's side.

"Hmm." Rei pointed to the two kimonos in front of her, as if to ask Shinji what he meant, Shinji turned his head to look, only to see a white, a dark blue two clothes with a great difference in color reflected in his eyes, the white kimono was printed with purple orchids, and the belt behind it was a faint purple, and the whole dress showed the beauty of holiness. And the dark blue opinion is printed with light blue cherry blossoms, and the same lilac sash, which is tied into a big bow. There is an air of elegance from the inside out.

"Well...... It's really hard to choose, and the two clothes look very good on Li's body, no matter which one they wear. Shinji pictured in his mind what Rei would look like in a kimono.

"So, Shinji, which one do you like?" Lily asked faintly.

"Hmm...... White is good. Rei looks very good in a white combat uniform, and a white kimono will definitely suit you better. Shinji gave his own thoughts.

"Well, I see, then I'll give it a try." With that, Rei picked up the white kimono from the hanger and walked into the changing room.

When Rei was changing clothes, Shinji was bored, so he was walking around the shop to pass the time, and by chance, on a high shelf not far from the changing room, Shinji saw a fiery red kimono.

“…… Asuka. Will you buy a kimono? Shinji hesitated. The kimono on the elevated shelf is a red background color, decorated with orange maple leaves, and the same orange sash holds up the whole dress very eye-catching. Shinji closed his eyes slightly, and his mind still depicted Asuka's appearance in a kimono, with a tall figure, a slender waist, long orange hair full of texture, and an equally red kimono, a flaming fairy immediately appeared in Shinji's mind.

When he opened his eyes again, Shinji's eyes revealed a glimmer of light, and without even hesitating, he took the kimono and walked directly to the counter.