Oh no! They all seem a bit off!

Chapter 95 Going to Meiji Shrine with my brother, my brother is the best.
When that invisible shockwave entered Ji Yexue's body, she immediately noticed some strange changes occurring within her.

The surrounding noise amplified infinitely in her ears, as if everyone was shouting hysterically at her;

The touch of the hot breeze made her feel a wave of heat, as if she were in a desert, her skin as dry as cracked mud.

The faint scent in the air was amplified infinitely. She didn't know how to describe the feeling; it was as if she were in a closed space composed of various smells.

These feelings caused Ji Yexue great pain, and her face suddenly turned ugly.

She suppressed her discomfort, clenched her teeth, and said, word by word, "Is that so...? Then you...you...can go first..."

After saying that, she immediately got into the car, her brows furrowed, her expression extremely depressed and pained.

"Miss, what's wrong with you?"

The driver, looking in the rearview mirror, noticed Ji Yexue's unusual behavior and quickly turned to ask, "Are you feeling unwell? I'll take you to the hospital right away!"

No...no need...

Ji Yexue shook her head and responded in a muffled voice. Her delicate face, which had been contorted with pain, gradually relaxed.

After getting into the car, she suddenly felt much better, and the strange discomfort quickly disappeared without a trace.

Everything seemed like her illusion, but her rapid breathing, lingering fear, and pounding heart all indicated that something was indeed wrong with her body just now.

This feeling is very similar to yesterday when Akizuki Makoto spanked me, except that last time it was a sensitivity in certain areas, while this time it's my whole body.

"He did it?"

Ji Yexue frowned, looking through the car window at Qiuyue Cheng who had already left, her heart filled with doubt and uncertainty.

However, she only doubted it for a few seconds before dismissing the guess.

Akizuki Makoto doesn't seem like the type of person to do something like this.

Although I find her troublesome and clingy, I wouldn't maliciously harm her.

"It's probably just that there's something wrong with my body. Is it a consequence of using superpowers too many times?"

Ji Yexue thought to herself that she had once used her superpowers for an extended period of time, which had caused her body to become extremely weak and her spirit to become listless.

This condition lasted for almost half a day before it improved.

"I need to go to the hospital first so I can get a checkup."

After some deliberation, Ji Yexue gave up the idea of ​​continuing to follow Qiu Yuecheng.

Right now, her health is the most important thing. If that situation had continued any longer, she might have been driven to the brink of collapse.

……

at the same time.

As Akizuki Makoto walked towards Meiji Shrine, he was also filled with doubt.

Just now, he noticed that Ji Yexue's expression suddenly became very strange, but before he could ask, Ji Yexue got into the car, leaving him unable to ask.

"What's wrong?"

He pondered, but could not come to an answer, and could only conclude that Ji Yexue might have suddenly felt unwell.

If you think about it in a more humorous way, then it's either her period or a sudden stomach upset.

After all, she was a young lady from a wealthy family, eating delicacies every day. Suddenly eating ordinary people's barbecue caused her to suffer from acclimatization problems.

Makoto Akizuki didn't pay much attention to the matter and took the train with Fuyuko and Rei Shimizu to Shibuya Harajuku.

"Acheng, that girl just now..."

On the tram, Shimizu Rei hesitated several times, unsure how to remind Akizuki Makoto to be careful of Himeyasu, as she was not a good woman.

If I just said it directly...

It seemed like she was being overly sensitive, since Ji Yexue hadn't done anything particularly extreme from beginning to end.

"Ok?"

Akizuki Makoto looked at Shimizu Rei and asked in confusion, "You mean the student council president? What happened to her?"

"that is……"

After hesitating several times, Shimizu Rei gritted her teeth, steeled her resolve, and said, "I feel like she's a bit two-faced. Be careful."

"Oh, this is it?"

Akizuki Makoto immediately laughed and continued, "Don't worry, I know the president's character better than anyone."

If we're talking about who understands Ji Yexue best in this world, then it has to be him.

Perhaps he understands Ji Yexue better than Mrs. Ji Ye, after all, he already knows her secret and has witnessed her dual nature.

Seeing Akizuki Makoto smiling, Shimizu Rei couldn't help but get a little angry, and said irritably, "Do you really know? That girl is really not simple, you know? I'm worried you'll be deceived."

"I really know that guy can't fool me, so don't worry."

Akizuki Makoto felt somewhat helpless, wondering if he looked that easy to fool.
If he could be hooked by any bad woman, he would have been hooked long ago.

"Ugh, you idiot, Cheng!"

Shimizu Rei stomped her foot, turned her head away somewhat dejectedly, sensing that Akizuki Makoto didn't seem to care much about what she said.

His nonchalant attitude and casual tone when mentioning Ji Yexue made her think that he had been completely deceived by Ji Yexue!
"...Is etiquette like menstruation?"

Akizuki looked at Shimizu Rei with a puzzled expression, not understanding why she was angry.

A woman's heart is truly like a needle at the bottom of the sea, impossible to fathom.

So, when the train arrived at Shibuya station, the three of them got off and walked for about five minutes to reach the entrance of Meiji Shrine.

There are three approach paths in the shrine: south, north, and west. Akizuki Makoto chose the south approach path because there were fewer people there.

As you enter the path, you are greeted by lush greenery, with towering trees and birdsong on both sides, making you feel as if you have stepped into a primeval forest.

"Wow, it's so spacious! The approach to our hometown shrine is only wide enough for three or four people to walk side by side, but this place is wide enough for two trucks to drive side by side!" Shimizu Rei exclaimed as she looked at the scene before her. Her previously somewhat depressed mood instantly lifted.

"This is one of the four shrines with the most visitors every year, so of course it's spacious."

"You tell me!"

Shimizu Rei turned around and glared at Akizuki Makoto, who was holding hands with Fuyuko and strolling leisurely as if taking a walk. Then she said, "You guys are too slow. I'll run for a bit first. See you up ahead!"

After saying that, she ran away without giving Qiu Yuecheng a chance to reply.

For some reason, she now feels angry whenever she sees Akizuki Makoto's perpetually gentle smile.

"...Still so energetic."

As Akizuki watched Shimizu Rei's departing figure, he sighed softly.

Then, he turned to look at Dongzi beside him and smiled, "Let's walk slowly."

"Good~"

Dongzi responded softly and took Qiuyue Cheng's hand tightly.

After passing through the approach, you arrive at the end of the road, where rows of long sake barrels appear on both sides, which is one of the iconic sights of Meiji Shrine.

The left column shows Western wines, and the right column shows Japanese sake.

Upon arriving here, you will see the second largest torii gate in Japan, located at the intersection of the north and south approach paths.

Passing through here and following the path on the right, you can reach the shrine directly to worship, write ema (votive plaques), draw lots, and purchase amulets.

Makoto Akizuki came to Meiji Shrine to buy a talisman for Rei Shimizu, hoping it would bring her victory in the tournament.

This guy is too noisy, I don't know where he ran off to.

When Akizuki Mako led Fuyuko by the hand to the shrine, they happened to witness a wedding ceremony, a very traditional Japanese wedding.

The man wore a navy blue patterned haori-hakama kimono, while the woman wore a white kimono symbolizing purity. They walked hand in hand along the approach to the temple, receiving blessings from everyone.

On both sides of the approach, rows of men and women stood carrying wooden baskets, scattering rice water from the baskets as a blessing to the newlyweds.

Akizuki Makoto and Fuyuko stood watching for a while before going to the shrine to cleanse themselves. They then went to the main hall, pulled the thick hemp rope, rang the bell, and made a wish to the gods.

'I hope...to be with my brother forever.'

'I hope everything goes well for Rei, and that Fuyuko can grow up gradually.'

After paying his respects, Akizuki Makoto found Shimizu Rei where the ema (votive plaques) were hung.

This guy had just finished writing the ema (votive plaque) and was about to hang it on the shelf when he completely failed to notice Akizuki Makoto approaching.

Akizuki Makoto quietly walked up behind her and suddenly asked, "Rei, what's written on the ema?"

"Ahhhhh!!!"

Shimizu Rei was startled and let out an exaggerated scream, drawing puzzled glances from those nearby.

Akizuki Makoto was also startled by her overreaction. He patted his chest and said with lingering fear, "What are you doing? Why did you suddenly shout so loudly?"

"It's all because you suddenly scared me!"

Shimizu Rei shouted angrily. Fortunately, the moment Akizuki Makoto spoke, she subconsciously put away the ema first before letting out a scream, otherwise she would have seen the contents on it.

"Are you that easily scared? Did you do something wrong?"

Akizuki Makoto noticed Shimizu Rei's little action of putting away the ema (votive plaque) and teased, "What kind of shameful things are written on the ema? Why are you hiding them from me?"

"N-nothing, you're so long-winded."

Shimizu Rei blushed slightly. How could she let Akizuki Makoto see that she had written on her ema (votive plaque) wishing her love life all the best?

Moreover, it also depicts two little people with noses and eyes, holding a matching umbrella.

Actually, she didn't need to be too shy at this point, but the problem was that she had still carved the katakana characters for "sincerity" and "propriety" next to the little man!
If Akizuki Makoto saw this, it would be terrible; she would probably die of shame and indignation on the spot.

"Alright, I'm not looking at yours."

Akizuki Makoto noticed that Shimizu Rei was in a difficult position, so he stopped teasing her and went to buy an ema (votive plaque) with the wish that "Rei will win the competition and that everything will go smoothly."

"Sincerity..."

Shimizu Rei stared at the ema (votive plaques) that Akizuki Makoto had hung up on the shelf, paused for a moment, and then blushed even more.

"Brother, what are these ema (votive plaques)? Why are they all written with the exact same sentence structure?"

At that moment, Fuyuko tugged at Akizuki Makoto's hand and pointed to the ema (votive plaques) on the side.

Following her finger, Akizuki Makoto saw a large number of Chinese ema (votive plaques) that read, "April 24th, I went to Meiji Shrine with Sakura. Someone was having a wedding there. Sakura is the best."

"This is people coming to the holy site for pilgrimage."

Akizuki explained with a smile, and Fuyuko nodded blankly before also buying an ema (votive plaque).

"On June 13th, I went to Meiji Shrine with my brother. Someone was having a wedding there. My brother is the best."

She wrote this down, and even drew two little figures next to it in a rather professional manner.

Although the strokes are simple, they capture the essence of both her and Akizuki Makoto.

Dongzi is a very skilled painter, and she has painted her brother many times before, so she paints him now with great ease.

After finishing writing the ema (votive plaque), Fuyuko stood on tiptoe and hung it on the shelf.

Upon seeing this, Akizuki Makoto suddenly felt a strange, inexplicable flutter in his heart.

He raised his hand and placed it on Dongzi's head, stroking it gently, without saying anything.

There are indeed many ema (votive plaques) with dragon-themed Erii (a type of traditional Chinese clothing) hanging on the ema rack at Meiji Shrine.

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