December 31.

The winter skies always seem to be a little bluer than usual. The clouds in the sky seemed to be pressed against a crumpled ball of paper on white paint, piled up in layers into the distance, and then dotted with a ring of golden sunlight on top of it.

New Year's worship is a traditional ritual in Japan, and many people go to the shrine to pray for a safe and healthy year in the coming year. The shrine, which used to be quiet, is bustling with people.

Underneath the steps in front of the shrine is a long market selling a variety of goods. A lantern is hung at the door of each shop, and when it is lit at night, the whole street becomes a red ribbon.

It was at this time that Ryo Hoshino came here. He stood under the big red torii and looked down at his phone.

"That's, that'......"

“？” He looked up.

The two girls who had just leaned over held their breath.

The boy wore a white sweatshirt with his silver hair, which stood out against the red arch behind him, and his superior height made him stand out from the crowd. At this time, the other party raised his head, and they realized that the other party's face was not inferior.

"What's the matter?"

One of the girls plucked up her courage: "Please, are you here alone?" ”

Hoshino Ryoshi just wanted to answer, but his eyes suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.

In the next second, the two girls saw the boy in front of them suddenly have their eyes lit up, and waved their hands not far away: "Captain!" - I'm sorry, my friend is here. He nodded politely.

Then, the two girls watched him run to another man of about the same height, and the stronger boy helped him straighten his somewhat messy scarf and listened attentively to him. I don't know what he said, but the other party's originally somewhat cold temperament softened visibly. After a while, the two men walked side by side towards the shrine on the mountain.

Wow......

They looked at the backs of the two of them, looked at each other, and laughed heartily.

On the other side, Ryo Hoshino and the two walked to the mountainside. Actually, it's just a hill, and you usually get to the shrine in a few minutes, but there are so many people today that you have to start lining up when you get here.

"What did the captain eat at night? Today's dish should be hearty, right? ”

"Well, it's a royal festival made by the chef at home." *

"That's good. On this day, all the staff in our welfare home went out, and everyone had to cook together and then eat together. But those cubs are especially prone to chaos, especially Zhiwu's kid......"

Time always flies by when chatting, and before you know it, they are lined up at the door.

The New Year's visit is a bit more tedious than the usual one, and they follow the others through the same process before arriving at the shrine. Putting a coin in the cash box, Ryo Hoshino reached out and shook the bell. The bell rang with the sound of the wind, and after the two bowed together, they gave two high-fives, and then began to pray again.

Ryo Hoshino clasped his hands together and closed his eyes.

In the new year, I hope everyone in the hospital is healthy and safe; I can get more scholarships, save some money, and-

After making a wish, he opened his eyes and looked at Ushijima Ruoli next to him, and then his eyes bent: "Let's go."

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The two walked to the side.

"Are you going to draw a lot?"

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Happily walked towards the small pavilion where the lot was drawn. After paying the money, the shrine maiden who was standing there smiled at him and said, "Please pick up the sticker, make a wish in your heart, ask the question you want to ask, and shake the stick." ”

Ryo Hoshino nodded and picked up the sticker.

Have you just made a wish, do you want to ask a question......

He asked silently twice, then shook out a stick. The shrine maiden took the sign, found the corresponding sign and handed it over. During this period, Ushijima Ruoli also drew a lot.

The two walked aside with their own sticks, and Ryo Hoshino carefully unfolded the sticks, and his eyebrows were suddenly dyed with a little joy.

"Captain, what did you draw?" He looked in, and Ushijima Ruoli showed him the note.

"Great Luck !!" Ryo Hoshino exclaimed, "Did you make any wishes?" Or did you ask a question? Anyway, Captain, you're going to have good luck this year! As he spoke, he took out his signature, "I thought I was already very good at drawing Ji." ”

After drawing a lucky lot, you can choose to take it home with you, or you can tie it to the shrine as usual. Both chose the latter.

"The fireworks show won't be until twelve o'clock, it's still early, let's go to the market?"

"Hmm."

Behind him, two sticks were tied to the same pole and flew in the wind.

*

Although both of them had dinner, surrounded by all kinds of snacks, the gluttonous worms in their stomachs were hooked again.

The two of them bought a takoyaki and ate it while walking, walked around the whole street, and finally stopped in front of a handicraft shop.

The store manager, a young woman, saw them and greeted, "We have a lot of beautiful handmade products here, and you can also make your own DIY products!" ”

DIY yourself?

Ryo Hoshino was a little moved. Before he could say anything, the person next to him suddenly spoke: "What can I do?" ”

Well?

He looked at Ushijima Wori in surprise.

I only heard the store manager reply: "There are many, mobile phone chains, keychains, bracelets, necklaces, and pendants are all very popular!" If you are not very good at handwork, the simplest is the mobile phone chain, which you are done! ”

Ryo Hoshino thought for a moment: "I want to make a keychain." Captain, what about you? ”

“…… Mobile phone chain. ”

"Okay! Please sit down here. The store manager introduced them with a smile, "These are the materials on the table, the mobile phone chain is relatively simple, you choose what you like."

The accessories are strung together and then knotted. The keychain is made of clay to make the pattern you want, and I can help you put it on later. ”

The two nodded. They sat on opposite sides of a table and started their own production without interfering with each other.

Although the mobile phone chain is simple, Ushijima Wakari is not very good at handicraft, so the speed is not fast. And Ryo Hoshino was originally a person who liked handicrafts, and after getting started, he slowly accelerated his speed.

As a result, the two ended up working on it almost at the same time.

The store manager helped them wrap their things: "Thank you for coming, and I wish you a happy new year!" ”

It took quite a while to do this, and it wasn't long before twelve o'clock. So, the two walked towards the venue of the fireworks display.

() The closer you are to the place where the fireworks show becomes, the greater the flow of people. Although the height of the two is not to be squeezed down, it is easy to be scattered by others.

The first time he was pushed aside, Ryo Hoshino shook his head in the other party's apology, and just wanted to continue walking, when he suddenly felt a tightness on his wrist and a hand wrapped around his wrist.

Ryo Hoshino's heart jumped, and he brushed the ground and tilted his head.

Ushijima Wakari just looked ahead and said, "Be careful of getting separated." ()”

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Just followed the flow of people to their destination, and the crowd dispersed a little. They walked to a deserted clearing, and Ushijima let go of his hand.

Hoshino paused, took out his phone and looked at it.

There are still 5 minutes until 12 o'clock.

"Captain, how about the phone chain you just made? Can I take a look? ”

Ushijima Wakari gave him the bag in his hand.

After opening it, he carefully took out the chain of his phone from inside.

It's a very simple chain of mobile phones.

The black string is threaded with two amber beads, and at the bottom is a metal star attachment.

"Wow! It's beautiful! Ryo Hoshino looked at it carefully for a while, "This knot is so finely tied. He put the things back in the bag and gave them back.

"What I just did was—"

There was a sudden rush from behind, and he stumbled forward, and Ushijima Ryori grabbed him quickly.

"Ahh I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I didn't look at the road, are you okay? The man quickly apologized.

"It's okay, it's okay." Ryo Hoshino immediately waved his hand. After he stood firm, he smiled at Ushijima Wakari, "Thank you, Captain." ”

The latter shook his head.

"Anyway, there are really a lot of people today." Ryo Hoshino sighed, "It was also at the shrine just now. Oh yes! ”

He suddenly lowered his voice mysteriously: "Do you know what I just asked when I was asking for a signature? ”

Ushijima Ruoli looked at him and shook his head: "I don't know." ”

Ryo Hoshino smiled and said, "I asked the gods, [Can the captain's special recruitment exam be successfully passed?] 】”

Ushijima Wakari.

"The answer given by the gods is [Ji], so the captain will definitely succeed!"

He looked at the amber eyes that were close at hand, and was about to speak.

At this time, there was a sudden commotion not far away. Ryo Hoshino was attracted to look that way.

"Looks like the fireworks are about to start!"

Ushijima Wakari, who was interrupted, was not annoyed, he just quietly looked at the other party's side face.

He thought back to the question he had asked while holding the sticker.

[Will this person next to him be safe and smooth in the new year?] 】

And the signature reads:

The darkness has become clearer for a long time

Climb the river and the green water is clear

Zhishu descended from afar

In the end, it will be a different person

- [Daji].

"It's time to start the countdown!"

“10、9、8”

Ushijima Ruoli retracted his gaze and looked into the distance, silently counting in his heart.

“7、6、5、4——”

The sound gradually increases as the countdown approaches.

“3”

“2”

“1！！”

A cluster of firelight dragged its tail into the night sky, and after a brief silence, the sky lit up.

Without a moment's pause, the next one followed.

One brilliant fireworks after another bloomed in the dark night, igniting people's enthusiasm and lighting up those amber eyes.

Ushijima Ruoli just watched. And the next second, the silver-haired boy turned his head.

Amid the cheers of the people, he heard the voices of the other party's joy:

"Happy New Year, Captain!!"

The light in those eyes was brighter than the fireworks in the sky.

Ushijima Wakari breathed slightly.

The fireworks exploded in the air, recognizing the beating of the heartbeat in the chest.

"Happy New Year, Ryo."

He whispered.

"What?!" Ryo Hoshino didn't hear him clearly.

In the next second, a cold thing landed in his palm, Hoshino Ryo subconsciously shook his fist, and the touch from his palm told him that this was the mobile phone chain.

He was stunned for a moment, and before he could react, the person in front of him leaned over and whispered in his ear:

"—Happy New Year."!

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