The sky was either covered in gloomy leaden clouds or snow, and the taxis waiting for the traffic lights stopped in front of the intersection as if the street had been imprisoned by eternal winter.

But this is not possible, and time is still passing steadily.

The taxi soon arrived at its destination, and Shimatanigawa and Usamiri got off the bus and took a big breath of the fresh air outside. Today's Okazaki City may still be in the morning, and the weather is relatively cold.

Okazaki Shrine, there are still many people who come to worship here in this cold winter, most of them are men and women, and most of them are elderly husbands and wives. In addition, there are many young women with women's hair in buns, who come in person, and they are very pious.

This scene made Usami Sasaka a little strange, but she didn't think much about it, thinking that it was because of the small population of Okayi City, young people are working, and only his wife, who is at home full-time, is more free to come to the shrine.

Much like other shrines, there are many small vendors doing business around this Okazaki Shrine.

Usamiri Sato Ka has no interest in roadside snacks, but is interested in those rabbit-shaped omamori, but strangely, there are only two colors of rabbit omamori, one is purple and the other is red.

She curiously picked up a pair of rabbit pendant omamori, picked it up from time to time to play with it, and finally chose to buy both colors of pendant omamori.

In addition, many of the stalls outside the shrine are related to rabbits. For example, a wish-painting horse with a rabbit is drawn, various picture books of "Marriage Rabbit" and "Lucky Rabbit", and rabbit patterns painted on lanterns and paper doors.

After walking around the perimeter of Okazaki Shrine, the two walked into the gate of the shrine. There are many fewer people inside than outside, and it's a lot more spacious than outside.

There are two stone statues of rabbits at the entrance of the main hall, and there is also a statue of a black rabbit standing looking up at the moon in the kiosk.

There is a pond in the middle of the shrine with clear spring water and a large spoon. The wooden sign erected next to it says that the water is pure and pure, and it can wash away all impurities.

"That's good, why don't you jump in and wash it." Usami Sato scooped a spoonful of water and teased him, "Let's see if I can really wash you clean?" ”

"Agent, you're saying I'm not a good thing?" Shimatani River protested dissatisfiedly, but still honestly stretched out his hand, Usami Sato tilted the spoon, and poured water on his outstretched hands little by little, warm but not cold, very comfortable.

"Agent, why don't you wash it too, it's quite comfortable."

"No, I'm clean." Usamiri Kamaka didn't comply, put down the spoon and was about to leave.

"Don't go, wash it up without delay."

Shimatanigawa cheekily grabbed Usami Satoka's wrist and pulled it back, and while picking up the spoon and slowly pouring it into her palm, he asked, "How is it?" It doesn't feel bad. ”

Usamiri Ka was expressionless, turned her head to look away, and replied casually: "It's okay, it's warmer than tap water." ”

Suddenly, Shimatanigawa saw a woman in a kimono approaching, who seemed to be a devout believer, and when she washed her hands, she would sprinkle water on the rabbit statue next to her, and while stroking the rabbit statue's belly, she was chanting words and praying something.

"Agent, this should be customary, right?" Shimatanigawa looked at Usami Satoka, who was washing her hands.

"I guess so."

After the devout female believer left, Usamiri Sato thought about it and learned to sprinkle the water she had washed her hands on the rabbit and stroke the belly of the rabbit statue with her hand.

After a while, Usami Sayaka turned around and left, and said in a flat tone: "This should be fine, let's go to the main hall of the shrine." ”

After that, the two went to the shrine worship place with the largest number of people in line and the place where the lottery was drawn.

There are a lot of people here, and many couples are visiting and drawing lots, not knowing what they are praying for.

"There are a lot of people here, and it seems that this shrine is very effective. Agent, why don't we go and worship too? ”

"Oh, I never believed that. If anything can be obtained, why has that person worked so hard since he was born? ”

Although Usamiri Ka's mouth was full of disdain, after standing for a while, her body walked to the tail of the line and lined up.

Probably for the sake of face, she accused Shimatani River while queuing: "You guy is also a college graduate, and you even believe this." For your sake, I will reluctantly draw lots with you to pray for blessings. ”

"Ahem, I didn't say I believed it." Shimatani Chuan spread his hands and said that he was very innocent: "Actually, this kind of thing, it doesn't matter if it's true or not." Isn't praying for peace of mind? Just ask for a good omen. ”

"You mean, I've reached the point where I need to find spiritual sustenance, right?"

Usamiri Kamaka rolled her eyes and smiled angrily: "The implication is that my heart is empty?" Well? ”

"No, no, absolutely nothing!"

Shimatani Chuan frowned slightly when he looked at the big-breasted and extremely evil female agent, and quickly denied it: "I don't mean that at all, that is, since we are all here, we should experience the customs and increase our experience." ”

There's nothing wrong with that, but as a native of Nagoya, you're coming to such a small local city. Whether you follow the local customs, or play or experience the local customs, since you are here, you must respect the local customs.

While the two were talking, most of the line in front of them had passed.

Usamiri Kamaka pursed her lips, and seemed to react before she said, "Okay, you Shimatanigawa!" While talking to me on purpose, he pushed me to line up, right? I didn't expect that a small subordinate of yours would have such deep scheming. ”

“？？？”

Shimatani Kawa had a question mark on his face and retorted: "Agent, you are nakedly slandering me!" Obviously you stood up by yourself, I didn't pull you and didn't push you, why do you blame me for growing feet on yourself? ”

"Forget it, there aren't many people in front, we're all lined up here, and it'll be your turn in a few minutes."

Looking at this tsundere female agent, Shimatani Kawa decided not to reason with him. Reasoning with a woman is completely asking for trouble.

Sure enough, I saw that he turned a big thing into a small thing, and a small thing turned into a small thing. Even though she spoke very politely, instead of being angry, Usamiri Sato smiled in a happy voice: "Forget it, it's all here, let's continue to line up." ”

Suddenly, she kept silent, silently observed the front and back of the queue, and said with a puzzled voice: "It's a little strange, why are there so many people here who are men and women, and most of the people in line are women?" ”

"Huh? It seems to be. ”

Shimatani River also showed a puzzled look, and followed her words and said, "I don't know, maybe it's a custom." That agent is coming to us, follow along. ”

Hearing his urging, Usamiri Sato Ka also interrupted her thinking for a while and followed the queue. It didn't take long for her to get in line.

Following the example of the people in front of her, Usami Sasaka followed the example of the others and knelt on the futon, bowed down, and then got up and walked to the table where the offering was held and took the stick.

Rabbit signs are placed everywhere in the shrine, and they twist their heads in unison, and their names are called "Turning Rabbits".

Usamiri Ka learned from the other women to worship again, and then pulled out the rabbit god stick, which was written on it.

Looking at the way the prayer wishes are fulfilled, the strange thing is that it is all related to rabbits. Ask her to write her wish on "Ema" and walk around the shrine three times, and if she finds the statues of the three bunnies, her wish will come true.

With a pure smile on her face, Usami Sato began to do so, and soon walked around the shrine three times, and also found the statues of three turning rabbits.

No one doesn't love good luck, and she's no exception.

Usamiri was in a good mood, so she went to the tree at the door and tied the stick to the branch with a red rope. As soon as it was tied, a passing girl dressed as a shrine maiden smiled and whispered to Usamika, "I wish you an early birth to a precious son." ”

The air froze for a moment.

Usami Satoka, who was still smiling, froze, and after hearing the witch's words, her body straightened, her breasts were tall and straight, and she gasped sharply and walked out of the shrine quickly.

I saw her catch up with a woman who had just come out of front to worship, and after saying a few words to the other party, the next second, Usami Satoka's face was pale, her expression was cold, and she was full of murderous aura.

Before Shimatani River could pull his legs and run away, he was grabbed by Usami Sato and dragged in front of him.

She didn't say a word, she directly grabbed Shimatanigawa's ears, and said in a loud voice but full of anger: "You bastard! Come out of here. ”

"It hurts, it hurts, it hurts! What's going on, what's going on." Shimatani Kawa touched his ears and was forced to follow.

Many people couldn't help but cover their mouths and snicker when they looked at this 'couple', which made Usamirika's pace go faster.

After pulling Shimatani River a little farther away, he couldn't see the crowd. Only then did Usami Sato release the ears that were holding Shimatanigawa, clasped her hands on her chest, and held the proud twin peaks high. The volume of her speech returned to normal, but the anger only increased: "Bastard! What are you asking me to worship? ”

"What? I didn't get it. Shimatani River pretended to be at a loss, and said with an aggrieved face: "Isn't Okazaki Shrine the first shrine?" I've heard that this place is famous, so what's wrong with coming and praying? ”

"Hehe, are you really confused or are you pretending to be confused for me?"

Usami Satoka's eyebrows were about to frown, and her tone was cold: "Do you know what is enshrined here?" ”

Shimatani Kawa shook his head and said he didn't know.

"That's the Rabbit Patronus! It is to bless a happy marriage, a smooth birth, and a successful child! Usamiri Sato suddenly shouted angrily: "Who am I asking for?!" you, who did my mother give birth to? With you?! ”

When she said this, she suddenly realized that something was wrong, and quickly stopped, adding, "Ahhhh What the hell am I talking about! It's all angry with you! ”

(End of chapter)