Aragami.

Kamiyagawa understands this concept.

Today, he has accumulated a lot of relevant theoretical knowledge.

The so-called Aragami in Japan generally refers to a youkai who has a certain folk belief but does not have an absolutely orthodox godhead.

For example, the mountain grandmother, the mountain hiko, and the pig pipe king in Aokigahara were once worshipped as mountain gods or forest gods on a small scale among the people.

Therefore, they can all be classified as Aragami.

After Mary established a shrine and initially absorbed the power of faith, she could also be regarded as an Aragami deity.

Corresponding to the concept of Aragami is "Masami".

The gods generally possessed an absolutely orthodox godhead, and their names were recorded in the Shinto deity system.

Like "Amaterasu", which symbolizes the sun; symbolizes the moon's "moon reading"; the "Thunder God" who wields the thunder and the sword; the "Eagle God" who guards the prosperity of commerce; And the remnants of the mutilated gods that are currently in the hands of the Kamiya River, which is the incarnation of Mt. Fuji, are all typical representatives of the righteous gods.

"The official definition of Lord Red Stingray is Aragami, referring to the situation of the mountain basking them, this Lord Red Stingray has to be a powerful C-level monster at the most, and it is not unlikely to go to the B level, and it feels like it is possible to produce red stingray bones."

According to the Aomori Prefecture file, Kamiyagawa learned that in the early winter season a long time ago, individual fishing villages along the coast of Aomori held "red ray festivals".

It is a small festival held for the Aragami of Akamaray-sama.

The specific content of the sacrifice was not written in great detail, but it was simply mentioned-

Fishermen who used to believe in this belief believed that after sacrificing to the stingray, they would be rewarded with a good catch.

However, similar small-scale sacrificial practices have slowly disappeared in modern times.

According to Aomori Prefecture, the last recorded location of the "Red Ray Festival" was on an island called Oguri Island.

It was almost 30 years ago.

So, judging from the information provided by the official, the belief in Lord Red Stingray has almost completely decayed and disappeared.

But it's understandable.,After all, it's a very niche folk Aragami belief.。

"Judging from the data, the red ray festival is held in the middle of December, isn't this the last few days? Perhaps, I have to hurry up and take a trip to Aomori, and it is better to go to that Oguri Island to investigate and see if I can get the red stingray bone by luck. ”

Therefrom.

Kamiyagawa plans to take a trip to Aomori Prefecture and focus on investigating Oguri Island.

And you have to hurry up, while it's just the middle of December.

That's why he just opened [Grand Romantic Hotel], but he still decided to put the new map on the back burner.

In fact, Kamiya has even bought a ticket to fly to Aomori tomorrow morning.

In the afternoon, I took a week off from school.

The invitation went quite smoothly, and he didn't even use [a thousand silver needles], maybe in the eyes of the head teacher, Kamiya-san's was already quite "frail and sickly".

"When I go to Aomori to investigate the matter of Lord Akama, in the end, regardless of whether I get the Akamari bone in the end, on the way back to Tokyo, I will go to Chiba Prefecture to open a new map."

This is how Kamiya arranged this week's "sick leave" trip.

Reasonable.

"Oh, yes. Since you are going to Aomori tomorrow, you have to go to Takamagahara, ring the bell to find a medicine seller, and prepare a [Life Extension Purple Gold Cream], it should be too late. ”

The purple gold frost is a necessary consumable for Kamiyagawa to wear a mask in reality.

If you want to do things in the watch world, it's best to have one on hand in case you need it.

In addition, [Longevity Purple Gold Cream] itself has the effect of prolonging life, and it has great benefits to take it.

Everything is good, the only problem is that the price is too expensive, a dose of 8000 soul crystals.

"The money for the life extension purple gold frost, the money for Mary to prepare construction materials. Adding up to these two items, the soul crystals I earned in Aokihara are almost all advanced, and I am poor and white. ”

Money is earned fast and spent quickly.

But it can't be helped, it's all necessary investment.

"Forget it, look at the point, isn't the money just used to spend? If you keep it in your hands, you won't give birth. Kamiyagawa comforted himself painfully, "That's it...... This large amount of money will be counted on the monsters of the next map [Live Fish Hotel]. ”

……

Now that I had already bought my plane ticket, Kamiya was going to leave for Aomori the next morning.

On this trip, in the strange talk of the non-style gods, he only brought Zashiki and the little old man.

The rest of the weird talk was left at home to watch the house.

It's the same with the hearse group, after sending Kamiya to the airport, you can go home to rest, this time to the island, where they won't play much of a role.

Ghost Mazda can't go to the sea, and the most suitable terrain for them to exert their mobility is still roads or cities.

Entrance point.

Kamiyagawa waved his hand and said goodbye to red crayons colored paper, Hiwafang, dirt taste, and Satoru with an awkward face:

"I'm not at home, you stay at home for the past few days, if there's anything, just listen to Dashi and Gao Shan."

The talkers all nodded.

Only Wu clenched his fists and bared up a mouthful of white teeth in dissatisfaction and protested: "What's the matter with the tone of a parent like you who goes out to tell a child!" ”

Kamiya kept smiling and didn't reply to her right away.

The heart said that this is not specially for you.

After thinking for a moment, Kamiya squatted down again and looked at the half-cut red crayon hanging on the ground: "Caiori, in the past few days that I have been at home, please protect the rest of the family." ”

Kamiyagawa stayed in the strange talk at home, Satoru, Rihefang, and Dirt Taste are all weak and weak, and the local chicken and tile dog.

The hearse group, although there are a lot of candles to eat, but it is still F-class.

The strongest one is the D-grade red crayon color weaving.

If Kamiya had to choose a security guard when he wasn't at home, it would have to be her.

But...... What do you say, this kid?

After getting along during this time, you can't say that she is not well-behaved. Except for occasionally painting small turtles and cats at home to torture and taste, Rainbow basically doesn't do bad things, and is generally a very obedient child.

But she was a little ignorant.

According to Kamiyagawa's feelings, the little crayon's perception of many things is blank. Coupled with her experience of being mistakenly killed by her biological mother, it can even be a little twisted at times.

If I have to say it, it's a bit like ...... Mary juvenile?

In short, there must be someone of sound mind who stays by Saiori's side to help watch over and restrain her behavior.

It's okay for Kamiyagawa to go out this time, the hearse group and Satoru-chan are all staying at home, and they can act as the "guardians" of the little crayons.

Especially Satoru.

After the phone imp woke up, the red crayon Aori kept pestering her.

I often shake the pen.,My sister is long and my sister is short.,It looks like it's very close to Enlightenment.。

Rustling.

After hearing Kamiya's additional instructions, Red Crayon fell to the floor of the entrance and began to write: "Leave it to me." Colored weaving, protecting the Oune-chan. ”

"If you have to call it, just call me Sister Wu, don't call Ou Nei sauce!"

Satoru was obviously not used to this kind of affectionate title, and corrected Saiori with a red face.

"Squeak......

As for the dirt taste standing behind, when he saw Caiori writing on the ground, he subconsciously grabbed the square scarf around his neck.

But because Kamiya-sama was half-crouching and communicating with the mischievous little crayons, he didn't dare to rush up to wipe the floor immediately.

I can only hold my two claws tighter, close my eyes and endure patiently.

It's hard, the rat's fist is hard.

"Anyway, you take care of your home."

After all the explanations were given, Kamiya straightened up again.

It's time for him to go.

At this time, Rihefang, who was carrying a sunny day doll on his back, tried to tiptoe to wave goodbye to him, and said softly: "Lord Kamiya, be careful on the road, martial arts are prosperous!" ”

Smack.

The door closes.

Dirt Taste immediately ripped off the square towel around his neck and threw himself towards the glaring red crayon handwriting on the floor of the entrance.

Satoru, on the other hand, smacked his lips, seemingly indifferent to Kamiya and Marie's departure, and quickly turned around and went upstairs.

……

Study on the second floor.

The curtains were drawn, and the lights were not turned on.

Satoru leaned on the windowsill and tore the curtain open a crack.

She watched as Kamiya got into the ghost car, and watched as the ghost car swept through the illusory transparent ripples and disappeared into the streets.

"Mary was taken away by that bad guy from Kamiyagawa again...... I don't know if their trip to Aomori's island this time will go smoothly and whether they will encounter danger...... If only I could see the future at will. ”

Satoru thought so.

The emotions that were not revealed when I said goodbye to Kamiya downstairs just now were completely reflected on my face.

Phew.

Thin red threads penetrated the room through the cracks in the study door, spread to the door, and became solid, easily unlocking the door and pulling it open.

Wu turned around and saw half of the red crayon carefully probing his brain at the half-hidden doorway, and couldn't help but be a little angry:

"Why open the door casually! I'm locked up, I just don't want people to come in, what the hell is going on with you? Don't pester me all the time, it's annoying, you know? ”

Really, this kid is so disproportionate and boundary!

And being seen, I'm actually worried about Mary and Kamiyagawa's long trip away......

Because of the shame and personality, Satoru shouted a little louder at Caiori.

The little crayon retreated slightly towards the door, and was stunned in the air for a moment before falling listlessly, and wrote:

"I'm sorry, Sister Satoru. Saiori, just want to play with you. Don't be mad at me, Caiori, know it's wrong, and never open your door again. ”

"Goo......

Satoru looked at the glaring crayon handwriting on the floor.

Suddenly, I seemed to see a little girl with a single ponytail, pinching the corners of her clothes with both hands, hanging her head at a loss, and standing there helpless in panic.

The red crayons swayed from the floor, as if intending to leave Satoru's room.

"Wait...... Wait a minute! Xiao Wu hurriedly opened his mouth to stop her, "What did I mean just now...... What I just meant was that it wasn't that you hated it, but that you were asked to find something to do with yourself. ”

"Saori, there's nothing to do."

"No, that guy Kamiyagawa didn't tell you to protect his home and pay a little attention to me...... Uh, forget it, this kind of thing, it seems like you're already doing it as long as you stay at home. ”

Satoru said this and sat down against the wall.

Her slender arms wrapped around her knees, and her chin rested on her knees.

The toes wrapped in smooth white stockings curled up slightly, rubbing against the floor.

After a short silence, Satoru lowered his face and his voice became smaller: "If you really don't have anything to do, do you want to come in and play games?" ”

"Caiori, you want to play!"

The red crayons that were still low at the door seemed to be very coaxing, and they suddenly became emotional.

"Then I'll see what games that guy Kamiyagawa bought me." Satoru breathed a sigh of relief, "Well, if two people play, I'll take a look, I'll see...... Break up the restaurant, two people go on a trip or something......"

TV and game console connection.

Satoru took himself a cushion under his buttocks, and also took one for Saiori.

Half of the red crayons reclined on the soft cushions, scribbled red lines of graffiti spread out, converging into the shape of young hands, and holding the gamepad.

The light and shadow on the TV screen change.

“…… Caiori, you're going to pull the mechanism on the left.,Really.,It's so obvious.。 ”

Wu has always been accustomed to playing pranks on human beings through the Internet or telephone.

I don't like to get along with people directly.

But occasionally I feel lonely because of it.

"Hey, Ayaori. That's it...... If you have to call Ernei-chan, you can do whatever you want. I don't mean to be close to you, I am, I just don't want to worry about children. ”

……

Oguri Island, a small and inconspicuous island in the northeastern waters of Japan.

There used to be a small fishing village on the island, called Oguri Village.

The people of the village have made a living from fishing.

In modern times, Oguri Village has developed into a small town, with only a few thousand people living in the town.

There are township schools and medical institutions on the island.

Fishing is still the main means of livelihood for the people of Oguri Island.

Oguri Island is geographically closer to the city of Hakodate in Hokkaido, but is administratively located in the city of Mutsu in Aomori Prefecture.

Kamiyagawa arrived at Aomori Airport at noon and transferred to a bus to Mutsu.

I had a casual lunch at Mutsu, and at one o'clock in the afternoon, I boarded a ferry to Oguri Island in the bay.

There is only one boat a day to Oguri Island.

And because it's not a holiday, there are very few people on the boat.

Kamiyagawa is not very accustomed to boats.

The rocking hull, the unpleasant smell of engine oil, and the uncirculated air in the cabin made him feel uncomfortable.

used the amoo breathing method to forcibly control the body, and barely guaranteed that he would not get seasick.

In the two rows behind Kamiya, sat two women in their thirties and forties.

The skin color is dark, and the appearance of receiving sunlight for many years is estimated to be a resident of Oguri Island.

They had been talking since they got on the boat, and their voices were a little loud—

“…… Since the start of sea fishing in September this year, my man has not received much catch. ”

"Who's to say it isn't? And not only our island, but also other parts of Aomori, as well as fishing villages in Hokkaido, have had very poor harvests this year. I don't understand what the experts on TV say about temperatures, ocean currents, and so on. All I know is that if this continues, this year will be a hungry year that has not been seen in decades, and this winter will not be easy. ”

"yes, it's not good, everyone else on the island is complaining. Does Mr. Ota know? The bachelor who lives in the east of the town, I heard that he has used all his savings to buy a fishing boat, and he owes a lot of money. If this year's harvest continues, Mr. Ota will be in debt, and he will want to commit suicide. ”

"Alas, everyone is having a hard time......"

“……”

Kamiyagawa rested in his window seat, listening to the two women complaining about how the income from this year's catch was not working, and glancing out the window from time to time.

You can see a large island on the sea, which seems to be not far away, but the ferry has been running for a long time, but it still has not arrived, as if it has stopped on the surface of the sea and has not moved an inch, which is annoying.