Episode 22 The end of the year, the beginning of the coming year
When I came to the world today, I felt a little different from usual, the villagers came and went, looking very busy, and everyone had a heartfelt smile on their faces.
In short, there was a strong festive atmosphere throughout the village.
"It seems like it's been a lively day! Is there anything special going on?"
I turned to the people around me and asked.
"Well, yes. β
Kamibai Zehuiyin looked at those villagers, and his face was also full of joy.
"In a few days, the most important festival of the year, the Spring Festival, will be coming. β
"Spring Festival ......"
I can't help but feel a little distracted when I think of this distant word.
Time flies so fast, and before you know it, the year is about to pass.
"It's a little early, but it's ......"
Kamihakuzawa Huiyin turned around and bowed deeply at me.
"Happy New Year, Lord Dongfang. β
β...... Happy New Year. β
"We also have a Spring Festival. β
After fully understanding what the Spring Festival was, Qi Lunuo immediately protested to me.
"Well, why?"
I asked curiously.
For me, whether it's Chinese New Year or Christmas, it's no different from a normal day.
"Anyway, people just want it!"
Cirno was lying on my lap, her two little feet kept going, and she started to play tricks.
"Ahh β
"Yes, Master, I like you the most. β
Cirno happily got up and rubbed a few times on my face.
"Don't come to this set. β
I knocked this guy on the skull and pulled her away.
"Well, in order to welcome the arrival of the new year, everyone should work hard to do a thorough Chinese New Year's Eve cleaning!"
Kirunor jumped back to the ground and shouted at the others. According to Chiba Otonashi and Marisa, before the New Year comes, a big cleaning must be done.
"Oh. β
Several imps raised their hands excitedly.
"Wait a minute, I have something to say. β
Marisa had an opinion at this point.
"The Xingli Hall is so big, can we do it just by a few of us? Today is already Chinese New Year's Eve!"
"That's right!"
"What then?"
Thinking of this question, everyone couldn't help frowning.
"Hey, hey, is it finally our sisters' turn?"
Hikari suddenly crossed her hips and laughed, and she didn't stop in satisfaction until everyone was fixed on her.
"Teleport. β
The space around them suddenly twisted like ripples, and two objects slowly emerged from there.
"Oooo β
The new thing had its eyes closed, and it looked like two sleeping human maidens.
The others looked at the two so-called bodies, and then at the light and the darkness, and suddenly cried out loudly.
"Wow...... It's exactly the same!"
"Of course, because we made it ourselves!"
The light knocked on the heads of the two humanoid machines, and the top of their heads suddenly cracked automatically, startling everyone, but it was also clear that these two things were indeed not human, and their brains were made of metal, leaving a little space in the middle, which seemed to be just enough to allow something the size of Shanghai to enter.
"Really, you have to sue me sooner!"
Marisa couldn't help but slap her chest a few times, and the fact that her head suddenly cracked was too frightening.
Alice looked at the humanoid machine, but she was very interested, these two things seem to be a kind of puppet, but the way of making them must be very complicated.
Light and darkness immediately sat down in the machine.
βIhavecontrolγ β
The heads of the two humanoids snapped back together, and their eyes opened.
"...... in hyperlinks"
A flash of light flashed in their eyes, and after a few seconds, the light disappeared, and their eyes, which had been very empty, were rejuvenated.
"Are you Xiaoguang?
Marisa asked, pointing at the two of them, surprised.
"Hmm. β
Light and Darkness nodded at the same time.
"I don't understand. β
Marisa scratched her face suddenly, she walked over and touched the arm of the girl with the head of the bun, it was soft, smooth, warm, and the touch of the skin was similar to her own, and she couldn't imagine that they were actually Jiqì people.
"I wonder if you feel it?"
Thinking so, she involuntarily pinched her hand it.
"Oh, what are you doing?"
Hikari hurriedly withdrew his hand, looking at the large red patch there, and tears were about to flow out.
"Ah, I'm sorry, I thought you wouldn't be in pain. β
Marisa was taken aback and quickly apologized.
"Stupid, the outer layer of this body is organic skin with sensory neurons! how can it not feel pain?"
"I'm really sorry. β
Looking at the light that was losing her temper at the magic sofa, I pinched my chin and laughed. Originally, the humanoid machine qì was unemotional, just like the wooden man, but now it seems that Yuanxing has made some changes to it.
But it's better that way, it makes them look more like a "person".
"Well, since you have something to do, I'll go back first. β
Alice stood up and said, holding the magic book that never left her hand.
"Wait a minute, please. β
Seeing that she was leaving, I hurriedly stopped her.
"If you don't dislike it, why don't you stay for a Chinese New Year's Eve dinner tonight." β
"Well, it's not very good. β
Alice was a little hesitant, and no one had ever asked her to stay for Chinese New Year's Eve!
And she has no concept of the New Year at all.
"Well, do you have something urgent to do?"
Seeing that her face was embarrassed, I thought she had something to do at night.
"Not really. β
"Then stay. β
"yes, Alice, you better not go. β
Marisa persuaded her.
"It's definitely lonely if you're alone every Chinese New Year, so come with us this time. β
Alice was tempted to argue that she still had them, but in the end she didn't say anything.
"This ...... Then bother you. β
She looked at the two sisters and nodded in agreement.
Let's take this opportunity to study those two things!
"That's right!"
Marisa laughed and patted her.
"Hey, Dongfang, can I borrow a room for me?"
"What for?"
"There were so many things in the bedroom that needed to be transferred. β
"Just throw away the garbage. β
"It's not garbage, it's all treasures I've worked so hard to collect! β
"What a nuisance, there are some rooms on the third floor that are empty, you can move your things in yourself. β
"Understood. β
Seeing that I agreed, Marisa was overjoyed.
"Alice, come and help me. β
"Don't call me right away!"
Alice, despite her complaints, followed her.
"Okay, you guys should start quickly, as for the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, just leave it to me and the three of them." β
I pointed to the fairy maids, and said to the rest.
"Understood. β
After being busy for most of the day, everyone finally finished the work, and they were all so tired that they were lying on the sofa and didn't want to move, but looking at the new Xingli Palace, everyone felt that it was worth it.
It hadn't snowed all day, and the group simply carried the dining table to the rooftop balcony. The guy alone didn't know where to find a string of firecrackers, and they crackled and put them up, which made people feel like they were celebrating the New Year.
One dish after another was placed on the table, and it was quickly filled.
Lumia looked at the brightly colored dishes, and her saliva couldn't help but flow out.
"Master, Master, can I start eating?"
She pulled me and asked pitifully, she had been patient all day when she heard that she could eat a lot of delicious things on Chinese New Year's Eve.
"Wait a minute, there's still one thing I haven't brought up!"
I smiled and touched the little glutton's brain.
"What is it?"
"Well, it's something you haven't eaten. β
"Is it~ so?
"Of course. β
"I'm looking forward to it, I'm looking forward to it, Master, tell me, what the hell is that?"
"It's dumplings. β
After eating the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, Marisa and a few imps couldn't wait to start playing with fireworks.
βFireγ β
The bright light of the fire lit up with an earth-shattering roar, making a group of people jump excitedly.
"Woo. β
Lumia leaned into my arms, snorting and moaning, she had eaten too much tonight, and now she was starting to feel uncomfortable.
"Okay, don't be sad, wouldn't it be nice to look here?"
"But I want to play too!"
"Don't worry, there will be opportunities in the future. β
I took the tea that was on the table and took a sip.
"Really?"
Lumia looked up at me, her eyes wide.
"Well, there's definitely going to be a chance. β
I pinched her nose and smiled.
"But don't eat too much then, or you'll end up like tonight." β
Most of the fireworks went to the Red Devil Pavilion last time, and there weren't many left, so they were quickly gone.
Seeing that the last bit of fire was gone, everyone felt very sorry.
"Alright, it's not early, it's time for everyone to go to bed. β
I put Lumia on the ground and shouted to them.
"Hey, but we don't want to sleep yet!"
"People still want to play games. β
"No, I can't. β
I shook my head.
"It's late. β
"Nasty. β
Qi Luno and Otono Chiba immediately pouted their mouths high.
"Well, don't forget that tomorrow we're going to visit the shrine! β
"Ah, we got it. β
Now everyone has no opinion.
"Just know, hurry up and brush your teeth and go to bed. β
"Yes. β
Except for the light and darkness that had been left to clean up their things, everyone else hurried downstairs.
The two sisters picked up the stacked plates and quickly left.
picked up the cup and was about to drink it, but found that the tea inside had been cold, so he had to put it back helplessly.
Sitting alone on a silent rooftop, looking up at the starry night sky, I couldn't help but have a very subtle feeling.
"It's another year!"