Special effects: Starting with Ultraman Tiga

Turtle Rock.

"Eh? A hot spring trip? Great~ Have you decided where to go?" Tidom's eyes lit up slightly when he heard about the hot spring trip, and he asked with a smile.

"We've already discussed it and are planning a trip to Izu. We'd like to ask for your opinion, Tidhomme," Sai Taiga said with a smile.

"Izu? That certainly sounds like a great place for a hot spring getaway." Tidom smiled gently at Sai Taiga's expectant expression and said, "Then let's go to Izu. White should have some travel tips, right?"

"Yes, yes, we can start from Atami, and then travel around the Izu Peninsula via Ito and Kawazu. Atami City, in particular, has a fireworks festival in the next few days, and if we go there, we might be able to see it." Sae Taiga said, counting on her slender white fingers as if she knew them by heart.

"White really did a lot of research," Tidom laughed.

"Because I've always been looking forward to traveling to Izu," Sai Taiga said, lowering her head and smiling somewhat shyly.

"I think I understand now, it's because of 'The Dancing Girl of Izu,' right?" Washio Gaku interjected, asking with a smile.

"The Dancing Girl of Izu" is one of Kawabata Yasunari's most famous and representative works, which tells the story of a young student's innocent first love with a traveling performer.

This novella has not only been included in Japanese middle school textbooks, but also in Chinese language textbooks in China, which demonstrates its literary merit and influence.

It's important to know that early romantic relationships are strictly prohibited in China, so the fact that such a first love story can be included in textbooks speaks volumes about its value.

Those who have read "The Dancing Girl of Izu" will feel a desire to visit Izu.

"Yes, that's one of the reasons," Taiga Sae nodded, replying somewhat shyly.

"Alright, then it's decided on Izu." Shishi laughed.

"Since we've made up our minds, let's go back and pack our bags, then head out," Shen Yun said.

"Oh!" Everyone cheered.

……

Atami Station, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Just outside Atami Station are two historic shopping streets – Heiwa-dori Shopping Street and Nakamise Shopping Street.

Although it wasn't a holiday, the two shopping streets were packed with tourists due to the upcoming fireworks festival, making them quite lively.

"Wow, it's so lively!" Tidom exclaimed as he walked out of the station with his suitcase, looking around at the bustling shopping street.

"It's probably because the fireworks festival is approaching. The fireworks festival at sea in Atami is quite famous, and many people come here specifically to see it," Shen Yun said with a smile, having changed into a refreshing casual outfit.

Since they were there to have fun, they naturally wouldn't wear conspicuous team uniforms, but instead changed into normal casual clothes.

Tidom wore a pristine white sun hat and a simple white off-the-shoulder dress, paired with a light pink cardigan with long sleeves and a sheer shawl for sun protection. A delicate silver bracelet adorned her fair wrists, and a necklace with a natural transparent crystal pendant hung around her slender neck, adding a touch of refined style.

Saeya Taiga changed into a white collared knit T-shirt and a pure white knee-length skirt. Her waist-length hair was draped over her back, making her look youthful and beautiful, with the vitality of a young girl.

As for the others, their clothing was not much different from their usual attire.

Most of them were dressed in loose T-shirts and casual pants, except for Samezu Kai, who was dressed in a more flamboyant summer beach outfit.

On the other hand, Oogami Tsukima had changed into a loose beige shirt and light-colored jeans. He looked clean and refreshing, and his handsome face attracted the attention of some women in the nearby shopping street.

The centenarian seemed somewhat awkward and uncomfortable with the frequent stares from others.

At this moment, a middle-aged man dressed in a suit and wearing white gloves jogged up to Shen Yun, bowed slightly and said, "Mr. Shen, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. Please get in the car."

"Should we go to the reserved hot spring hotel first, or explore the area around here?" Shen Yun asked, looking at everyone.

"Let's wander around the neighborhood first," Lion said after thinking for a moment.

"That's right, it's not too late to go to the hot spring hotel in the evening."

"Okay." Shen Yun nodded and handed the luggage in his hand to the middle-aged man in front of him, saying, "Could you please take our luggage to the hotel first?"

"OK."

After everyone put their luggage into the van, they excitedly discussed the upcoming itinerary.

"Doctor, we'll be going now. See you later." Lion turned back and said to Shen Yun, then gathered with the others and left the station together, chatting and laughing.

Shen Yun watched their retreating figures, smiled, then turned to Tidom and Taiga Sae, asking, "What are your plans, you two?"

"Hmm, let me see." Upon hearing this, Sae Taiga quickly took out a rather small notebook from her bag. Looking at the lines of writing on the notebook, she said, "Let's go and try some of Atami's local specialties first. It's said that Atami pudding and Atami hot spring buns are must-try delicacies in Atami."

"Hot spring buns? What are those?" Tidom asked curiously.

"Simply put, it's a steamed bun made with hot spring water," Shen Yun said.

Although it's called a steamed bun, it's actually quite similar to a red bean bun.

"Oh~" Tidom nodded, a smile appearing on her pretty face, and said, "Let's go take a look."

"it is good."

The three of them walked together into the Hepingtong Shopping Street in front of them. The shopping street was bustling with people, and a dazzling array of goods were displayed on the counters, making it difficult to take it all in.

However, most of them are dried goods or similar souvenirs.

Tidom and Sae Taiga had a clear goal and immediately went to the old shop that sold Atami Onsen steamed buns.

Steamers were placed in front of the counter, constantly emitting scalding hot steam.

The steamer was uncovered, and inside were many brown hot spring buns with hot spring patterns printed on their surfaces.

However, the steamer basket of hot spring buns was almost sold out, with less than ten left.

"Please wrap up the remaining hot spring buns." Taiga Sae came to the counter, pointed to the remaining hot spring buns in the steamer, and said.

"Okay, that'll be 430 yen." The clerk said as he skillfully packed the remaining eight hot spring buns into a paper bag.

Upon hearing this, Sae Oga quickly rummaged through her small bag, found her wallet, and handed over a thousand-yen bill.

"Here's your change." The clerk handed the paper bag containing the hot spring buns and the change to Sai Taiga.

"Thank you." After taking the paper bag and change from the clerk, Taiga Sae turned around and ran to Tidom and Shen Yun, presenting the paper bag to them like a treasure.

"Doctor, Tidom, here you go."

"Is this the hot spring bun? It's so small." Tidom took a steaming hot spring bun out of the paper bag, glanced at it briefly, and then took a small bite.

The dough is soft and chewy, and the warm red bean filling inside is soft and sweet, but not cloyingly sweet.

"Hmm, it tastes pretty good." Tidom's eyes lit up as he praised it.

"Right?" Taiga Sae chuckled, took out a hot spring bun from the paper bag and ate it in small bites. She even remembered to take care of Shen Yun, saying, "Doctor, you should try some too."

"No, I don't really like sweets," Shen Yun waved her hand and declined.

What hot spring bun? Isn't this just a red bean bun?

Moreover, it looks sickeningly sweet.

"Alright." Upon hearing this, Taiga Sae didn't try to persuade her further, but instead enthusiastically strolled through the shopping street with Tidom.

However, their attention was mostly focused on the snacks.

After just a short while, the two of them had already filled their hands with all sorts of snacks.

"Shen Jun, ah~" Tidom used a bamboo skewer to pick up a piece of cheese octopus ball and handed it to Shen Yun, looking at Shen Yun expectantly.

"..." Shen Yun glanced at Tidom speechlessly and said, "I'm not a child."

Despite saying that, Shen Yun did not refuse Tidom's offer of food and ate the cheese octopus ball that Sai Oogawa handed him.

"Shen Jun, how does it taste?" Tidom asked Shen Yun with a grin.

"good."

As Sae Taiga watched Tidom feeding Shen Yun so openly, she couldn't help but feel a little envious of Tidom's carefree attitude.

After thinking for a moment, Sae Taiga followed Tidom's example, breaking the squid patty in her hand in half and handing one half over, saying with a smile, "Doctor, you should try this too."

"Okay, thanks." Shen Yun smiled and took the squid meat patty from Oga Sae's hand, then reached out and rubbed Oga Sae's head.

Taiga Sae smiled, lowered her head shyly, and then glanced at Tidom beside her with a slightly guilty look.

Tidom continued to look around the shops in the shopping street with great interest, seemingly completely oblivious to this.

"Phew~" Taiga Sae secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and her pretty face regained its smile.

The three of them walked and stopped frequently, following the Heiwa-dori shopping street until they reached the Atami Ginza shopping street.

The first thing you see is a shop with a long queue.

"We're here, let's hurry and join the queue." Upon seeing the shop, Sae Taiga quickly grabbed Tidom's wrist and joined the back of the line.

Fortunately, the group moved forward quickly, and it was soon their turn.

Atami Pudding's shop is small, with many different flavors of bottled pudding displayed in glass cases.

The glass bottle has a retro appearance, reminiscent of the Showa era, and is decorated with a hippopotamus design.

The two stood in front of the display case, looking at the different flavors of pudding. After hesitating for a while, they ordered three servings of original caramel pudding.

Sae Taiga tore off the rubber band, unscrewed the bottle cap, poured in the complimentary caramel syrup, then stuck the spoon into the milk bottle. She turned and quickly ran to Shen Yun, handing him the pudding with a smile, saying, "Doctor, here you go."

"Thank you for your hard work." Looking at the smiling Taiga Sae in front of him, Shen Yun smiled and reached out to take the Atami pudding she handed him, while also thanking Taiga Sae.

"It's nothing. But the professor must be bored accompanying us shopping," Sae Taiga shook her head and asked.

"It's alright. How could I be bored shopping with two beautiful young ladies?" Shen Yun gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and teased her softly.

As Sae Taiga felt Shen Yun's movement, her heart began to pound uncontrollably. Her cheeks flushed red, and she stammered, "I...I'll go back first."

Watching Sae Taiga's hurried departure, Shen Yun smiled and shook his head.

He's such a little kid, so easily teased!

While feeling sentimental, Shen Yun picked up the spoon from the milk bottle, scooped out a spoonful of pudding, and put it in his mouth.

Atami pudding has a silky smooth texture and a rich milky flavor; it truly melts in your mouth.

"Hmm, it tastes good, just a bit too sweet," Shen Yun commented.

After finishing their pudding, the three of them put the remaining empty bottles in the recycling bin at the store entrance and then left the Atami Ginza shopping street, taking a bus to Atami Castle.

Atami Castle was built in 1959 and is a purely tourist-oriented facility constructed in modern times.

Although Atami Castle is called a castle, it is not a historical building, but a tourist facility where you can learn about the history and culture of the Edo and Sengoku periods.

Its only redeeming feature is the beautiful view of Atami from the castle tower, and the foot bath.

Therefore, after paying the entrance fee, the three of them only took a quick look around before heading straight to the Tianhai Foot Bath on the top floor.

"It's so beautiful," Tidom exclaimed excitedly, standing on the observation deck of the outdoor foot bath and gazing at the distant Hot Bay.

Because it was a sunny day, the entire panorama of Atami City was clearly visible.

Skyscrapers intertwine with lush green trees, making the entire city seem to grow from the foot of the mountain all the way to the mountainside.

"It feels so refreshing," Sae Taiga said with a smile.

"Here are your towels." Shen Yun handed two brand-new towels, which he had bought from the vending machine, to Sae Oga and Tidom.

Although it's a public foot bath hot spring, most of the water is running, so there's no need to worry about hygiene.

Especially since it's not peak season yet, there are only the three of them at Tianhai Foot Bath.

Tidom happily accepted the foot bath, looking at the steaming hot spring water in front of him, and said with great interest, "Speaking of which, this is my first time soaking in a foot bath."

As she spoke, Tidom rolled up the hem of her skirt, revealing two slender, fair legs. Then she reached down and took off her sandals, placing her delicate feet into the foot bath.

Shen Yun glanced at it discreetly. The foot was slender and beautiful, the skin was fair and delicate, the ankle was slender yet full, the arch of the foot was very beautiful, and the nails were neatly trimmed, like cardamom.

"Mmm~ So comfortable~" Tidom stretched, a slightly lazy expression on his fair and delicate face.

"How was it? My strategy was great, wasn't it?" Taiga Sae sat down next to Tidom, took off her little leather shoes and white socks, and put her fair, delicate feet into the foot bath. A slightly contented expression appeared on her cute face.

"Doctor, won't you come for a soak?" Taiga Sae turned to Shen Yun and asked.

"You're here." Shen Yun smiled and sat down beside the two. (End of Chapter)