Fujiko Hoshino walks up to the torii, which has been so well preserved by the villagers of Ozawa Village that it is renovated every few years.

The rope sways slightly in the wind, and walking through the area where the rope separates symbolizes stepping into the realm belonging to the shrine.

The bluestone staircase leads up to the hillside and is finally shaded by the mountain forest.

At that time, standing on the ruins of Ozawa Village, I couldn't feel the care and delicacy of this humanity at all.

"Goo-"

"Goo-"

In the afternoon in the mountains and forests, the shadows of the trees are forested, and there are birds flying through them, making melodious calls.

Hoshino Fujiko walked into Shinto with a little calmness, she didn't rush to hear Keisuke Aoi's answer, because she already had the win.

"Instead of using this old-fashioned tone, it's better to think about how to wag your tail and beg for mercy after losing the bet."

"What is instinct?" Hoshino raised his eyes.

There is no doubt that the probability of Keisuke Ao's chosen bet is much smaller than Hoshino's choice.

But it also means that he has chosen a completely different direction.

Hoshino Fujiko pondered for half a minute, and then asked, "How should you judge the result in the end?" ”

She sneered: "Do you think you still have 'credibility'? ”

The two argued with each other, compromised, and finally reaffirmed the criteria for judging -

The results of the testimony need to be confirmed by both parties, and if Fujiko Hoshino is unable to "see", Keisuke Aoi will need to help accordingly.

By this time, the girl had finally reached the end of the stairs.

The two sides of the stone statue turned into two deer-headed human bodies, and if it weren't for the fresh air in the mountains and forests, Hoshino would have thought that he was back underground, and the front led to the huge shrine of Akaka.

But in fact, behind the shadow of the trees is a very ordinary mountain shrine.

The structure of Toyotsu Shrine is similar to that of most shrines, with heavy roof tiles fastened to wooden beams like hats, and the only thing special is that many half-meter-tall three-dimensional animal wood carvings are carved under the beams.

The wood carvings are square around the shrine, and the images of animals are lifelike, with different expressions, including monkeys, deer, and mountain birds, and they are each painted by famous artists, which is very exquisite.

On both sides of the worship hall are the warehouses and the houses where the main family of Kurosawa lived, and the attic with a two-story height and a half-story sloping roof.

The architectural style is symmetrical and regular, and it looks very harmonious.

Under the eaves, rows of birds stood there, tilting their heads and chirping.

The feeling of Toyotsu Shrine to Fujiko Hoshino is not eerie, and it even seems quiet and peaceful.

"Kaoru-chan?"

Shin Kurosawa, dressed in a clergy costume, walked out of the side door: "Are you alright?" ”

The reason why Ozawa ran away from home late at night did not spread to the village, so Kurosawa's expression was still very normal, but he pretended to be strong after his grandfather disappeared.

Kurosawa's main house has always been presided over by his grandfather Shiichiro Kurosawa, whose father had no talent for serving the gods, and it was not until Kurosawa's birth that his father was able to be "forgiven" and start his own life - now a skilled carpenter, and most of the wood carvings on the shrine beams are from his hands.

Today, Nobu Kurosawa is the son of the god of the Toyotsu Shrine generation.

Fujiko Hoshino nodded lightly.

"I wanted to visit you at noon, and your mother said you were frightened and needed to rest." Kurosawa shrugged out an ugly smile, "You can't be so reckless in the future." ”

"Well, my mother asked me to come and worship Toyotsu God."

"I see, the god of Toyotsu must be protecting you at night."

"Thank you."

Hoshino paused for a moment, and then said, "He will also bless the old god lord." ”

"Hmm."

Hoshino walked to the worship hall alone, threw a 5-face coin into the incense money box, clasped his hands together and slapped it twice, and his eyes keenly scanned the front of the worship hall. 33

On either side of the shrine stand two pillars, on which is hung a very thick rope that has turned black and brown.

Under the rope, there is a pair of copper bells used to worship and worship, and the rope will shake when you pull it.

Inside the worship hall is a high platform for worship, which looks like a shrunken worship hall, with a door closed on small steps.

"Did you find any clues?" Hoshino asked.

Keisuke Aoi replied:

In this dream without the incarnation of the Fengjin God, this goal is undoubtedly the ultimate, hidden level, but it is certainly worth trying.

"How?"

“……”

Hoshino shook the brass bell to himself, as if he wanted to kick Keisuke Ao's useless gibberish out of his head.

"Jingle Bell...... When the ...... is long"

The sound of the thin shell was not crisp, but it was enough to "remind" the gods to listen to the wishes of the believers.

Hoshino looked up at the small ball bouncing inside, and didn't make a wish.

"It's surprising that I learned your part."

Keisuke Aoi laughed happily.

As he was leaving, Shin Kurosawa came out of the room again, and he invited Hoshino in to rest and have tea.

"Everyone in the family has gone to the mountains to look for grandpa, and I am the only one left, how about talking to me?"

If it was the original Ozawa, he would have agreed without hesitation, but Fujiko Hoshino had no interest in him, and even Keisuke Aoi didn't give much hint - it can be seen that he is by no means a key person.

So she just shook her head calmly: "Sorry, I want to go back and rest." ”

"Ahh That's right! ”

Kurosawa shused his head and said bitterly, "My head is stupid too...... Then take this. ”

He took out a Mamoru of Toyotsu Shrine from his pocket and put it in the hand of Fujiko Hoshino.

"The god of Toyotsu will bless you."

"Thank you."

Hoshino accepted this handmade omamori with the word "Toyotsu" sewn with needlework and thread, as well as a circle of light green lace.

"Thank you." She thanked "Ozawa Xun" again.

She suddenly had a clearer understanding of this person.

After closing off her ability to listen to her heart, she also began to learn the tricks of others.

Or rather, empathy.

"Slow down, I'll visit you with my mother later."

Some people died, but not completely......