Episode 39 What I can do
After a jolt, the ferry finally landed.
Onozuka Komachi, who was holding a long bamboo pole, jumped hard and jumped onto the riverbank.
"It's here, Yinghua. β
She said to the girl, who was still sitting in the boat.
"That, Komachi. β
"Huh?"
"Are we really going to this side?"
Four Seasons Yinghua kept wringing her fingers, her expression full of trepidation.
This was the first time she had left the underworld!
"yes!"
Onozuka Komachi didn't notice the other party's hesitation and nodded.
"But ......"
The thought of dealing with people who had never met before made Si Yinghua feel extremely uneasy.
At that time, I'm afraid she won't even be able to speak, right?
It feels like yes.
"That...... Yinghua, is it difficult, are you afraid?"
The sluggish Grim Reaper finally sensed the other's abnormality. Isn't it, could it be that what Yingji was worried about really happened?
"Talent...... There's no such thing! β
That being said, but the cramped expression of Si Si Yinghua is very clear except that he is blind!
"Because a large number of ghosts entered the underworld from Gensokyo some time ago, Ying Ji was worried that something was wrong here, so she asked us to come and investigate. β
"Hmm. β
Of course, Si Si Yinghua also knew about this. Originally, Shiji Yingji planned to come in person, but it happened that she was going to attend a meeting in the Ten Kings Palace, so she had to do it.
To be honest, Si Si Yinghua really doesn't like to do this kind of thing! But if she wants to listen to the verbosity of those old men, it will be even more unbearable.
After much deliberation, she decided to go to Gensokyo on her own.
She's also an Enma, so she can't leave everything to her sister.
"Got it, let's go now!"
Knowing the heavy responsibility she was shouldering, the girl immediately summoned up her courage, although she was still worried.
"Be careful!"
"Hey. β
With the help of Onozuka Komachi, Shiki Yinghua kicked the wooden boat hard and jumped onto the shore.
Seeing that the two of them had disembarked, the ghosts that were wandering nearby rushed over.
"Go, go, the river crossing business is suspended today, you better wait until tomorrow!"
Onozuka Komachi kept waving his hands, trying to drive those guys away. But they just don't want to leave.
A few ghosts even ran in front of the Four Seasons Yinghua.
"You guys, you're too bold. β
Death grabbed the ghost that ran at the front and kneaded it around like dough.
"Ah, Komachi, don't be so rough with them. β
Seeing that the poor ghost was rubbed by Onozuka Komachi and changed its shape, Shiki Yinghua hurriedly snatched it back from the other party's hands.
"Don't worry, these guys aren't conscious anyway, and it won't hurt to cut it in half. β
Moreover, because the ghosts can't speak, there's no need to be afraid that they will complain to Shikihime.
"Komachi, you know so well that you can't have treated them like that, have you?"
The green-haired Enma squinted at the Grim Reaper, his words full of affirmation.
"Ah, that'...... How is that possible? There is absolutely no such thing. β
Onozuka Komachi laughed very unnaturally, and she couldn't help but panic a little when she saw the suspicious look on the other party's face getting thicker and thicker.
"Please, Yinghua, please don't tell SΓΉ Yingji about these things!"
She fell to her knees, clasping her palms together and pleading.
"Humph!"
Four Seasons Yinghua doesn't really say anything to her sister, but in order to prevent this guy from getting too carried away, it's better to remind her in time.
Lest the matter get out, Shiki Yingji will not spare her.
"You can't do that again!"
"Understood, understood. β
Knowing that Shiki Yinghua would not tell Shiki Yingji about these things, Onozuka Komachi suddenly put his mind at ease and stood up with a smile.
"I'm really sorry, but Komachi and the servant really have something to do, so you better be patient!"
Four Seasons Yinghua bowed to the ghosts that were still hovering around and said.
Onozuka Komachi saw it on the side and couldn't help but sigh. Although they are two sisters, their practices are very different!
If it's the four seasons of Yingji, he will definitely criticize this group of guys who don't listen to instructions.
The ghosts gathered together, seemingly discussing something, but because they couldn't speak, it wasn't clear what they were talking about.
"Yinghua, do you understand what they're saying?"
Seeing Shiki Yinghua's ears pricked up, as if listening to their conversation, Onozuka Komachi felt a little curious, so he leaned over to her and asked.
"Hmm. β
The girl nodded, but she could only understand a little.
"The last time I went to hell, an old-timer was a church servant. β
"Oh. β
The discussion was soon over, and the ghosts wagged their tails and approached head-on.
"Ah, do you want to know the name of the servant?"
Regarding their question, Four Seasons Yinghua was slightly stunned.
"Ah, no, no, it's not that I can't sue you. β
"The servant's name is Shiki Yinghua, Shiki Yinghua Yamasanadu, and like my sister, she is also an Enma. β
"When you go to the Hall of Right and Wrong, you may be the servant who receives you!"
After introducing himself, Shiki Yinghua and Onozuka Komachi left in a hurry.
Leave behind a group of ghosts frozen in the air......
The feeling of autumn is already very strong. The earth has turned away from its green garments and changed to gold and red. Even the air has lost the heat of summer, and it has brought people a bit of gloom.
Walking on the winding path between the mounds, I can only hear the sound of the autumn wind in my ears, and I feel very cold.
"Komachi, why did we choose the route of the Tsukazuka? Isn't it closer to the way of the middle?"
Although it is the first time to come to Gensokyo, it is still familiar with its geographical location.
For this action, she did not make any less preparations.
"Actually, it's not close, if you want to climb over the mountain of youkai, it may be a little farther than going around here!"
I have walked through it once, so Onozuka Komachi knows this very well.
"Besides, those tengu in the mountains don't welcome strangers to break in!"
Especially those of them from the underworld.
After all, as a living person, you don't like to see the Grim Reaper, which represents death!
"I see. β
If she were alone, she would probably get lost.
Onozuka Komachi glanced at the low mountains on both sides and shook his head.
"What's wrong?"
"It's nothing, I just remember that the last time I came with Yinghime, I could see purple cherry blossoms blooming on the side of the road, but this time I could only see bare trees. β
In the blink of an eye, a few months have passed!
"Well, the purple cherry blossoms in full bloom haven't been seen yet!"
Four Seasons Yinghua's eyes showed a look of yearning, the life in the underworld was too monotonous.
"Next time, someone will bring you. β
"Okay, it's just that my sister won't agree to the servants running around. β
After all, it's an Enma, and coming to this world at will cause unnecessary panic.
"Don't worry, we'll just sneak here......"
Onozuka Komachi spared no effort to instigate Shiki Yinghua, even if things went through, with her, Shiki Yingji would not punish herself too harshly.
"What's wrong? β
was planning to escape, but the Grim Reaper didn't hear the other party's response, and when he turned his head, he found that Si Ji Yinghua did not follow, but squatted on the side of the road.
Onozuka Komachi walked back, only to realize that the other party was staring at a Jizo Bodhisattva.
The stone statue looked quite long when it was placed here. The red cloth that should have been tied around his neck has long since disappeared, and his face has become a little blurred from the wind and rain, and his body has turned dark green, covered with moss.
"It's pathetic. β
Siji Yinghua took pity on the moss on the Jizo Bodhisattva with her hands, and then took out a handkerchief and wiped it very seriously.
Onozuka Komachi suddenly remembered that the two sisters of Shikieihime were originally an ordinary Jizo Bodhisattva on the side of the road, but they were later appreciated by the Ten Halls of Yama and promoted to become an Enma. Now I may have seen my own kind and remembered the past.
"I was really happy at that time! Like him, I was exposed to the sun and rain a lot, but I was always happy to be with my sister every day. β
The girl stared at the stone statue, a smile on her lips.
"However, since becoming an Enma, my sister has become busier and busier. β
There was loneliness in her eyes. Even if there are only two people there sometimes, what Shiki Yingji thinks about is still business.
"Yinghua ......"
"Ah, don't worry, I'm not complaining about my sister!"
Seeing Onozuka's expression of wanting to speak and stopping, Shiki Yinghua smiled instead.
"The servant just thinks that my sister has tried too hard. β
If this continues, even if it's an Enma, your body won't be able to endure it!
"Hmm. β
Onozuka Komachi also felt that it was necessary for Shikihime to apply for a long vacation, and it had been good news for a while.
However, that workaholic, I'm afraid he won't want to do this!
"Okay, it's getting clean. β
Finally, the dirt on Jizo Bodhisattva's body was removed, and although it still looked a little dirty, it was much better than before.
The stone statue's expression also seemed to change slightly.
"Let's go. β
Four Seasons Yinghua waved at it and stood up.
Although she can't help Shikihime share everything, as long as she can do it, she will definitely do her best to complete it.
"Hmm. β
Sensing some kind of determination from the girl, Onozuka Komachi nodded heavily.
Once again, the desolate path stretched at the feet of the two.
After walking for a long time, the boring scenery was finally left behind by them, and what appeared in front of the two girls was a red sea of flowers on the other side that could not be seen.