Yandere Girlfriend Simulator

Upon receiving the message, Yu Gongtaku nodded, indicating that he understood.

In Japan, the most important event during the New Year is called "Hatsumode," which is the first shrine visit of the new year.

This tradition, which began in the Edo period, has been preserved to this day. Most Japanese people, regardless of age or gender, go to the New Year's shrine to thank the gods for their blessings for a peaceful year and to pray for a smooth and healthy new year.

Taku Hagiya had been there when he was a child, with his parents. He didn't remember much because he wasn't interested in shrines or similar things.

After his parents passed away, he never went to the shrine for Hatsumode again. It wasn't until now, when the servant mentioned it again, that he finally remembered that there was such a custom in Japan.

They call it visiting a shrine, but it's really just burning incense and praying to Buddha—feudal superstition and the like.

The Japanese have an unwavering belief in deities, which is different from what Hagiya Taku knew in his previous life. In his previous life, the phrase he heard most often was: "Believe in science and stay away from feudal superstition."

Perhaps for this reason, he doesn't really believe in ghosts and gods in this life, and treats them as just myths.

Japanese mythology... isn't bad, but it's too short. The most well-known stories are probably Susanoo slaying Yamata no Orochi, and the two primordial deities, Inzaghi and Inzagami.

In comparison, the myths and legends that Hagiya Taku knew in his previous life were much richer than this.

The stories of Pangu creating the world, Nuwa creating humans, and Kuafu chasing the sun...

Although the content and versions are very diverse, these myths can be connected to form a vast mythological system, especially the earlier content, because the world system was so vast that it was later called "the primordial era," which was also the most chaotic time in the mythological system.

If Takumi Hagiya were to combine the ancient Chinese mythology system with the Japanese mythology system and write it into a book, it would probably be a huge bestseller.

Well, although it sounds like there's no problem, he wouldn't do that because he never intended to become a writer.

If he were to face poverty and hardship in the future, he might consider it, but he would not consider it at all now.

......

What are some famous shrines in Kyoto?

A: Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Fushimi Inari Taisha was built in the 8th century and mainly enshrines the Inari gods, with Uka no Mitama as the head.

Inari is the god of agriculture and commerce, and tourists come to worship him, praying for bountiful harvests, prosperous businesses, and safe travels. It is one of the most popular shrines in the Kyoto area.

If you were to choose a shrine to visit in Kyoto, 99% of Japanese people would choose Fushimi Inari Taisha, because it symbolizes extraordinary significance.

The deity it worships holds a position in Japan equivalent to that of Buddha in the Buddhist community; it is an object that must never be profaned, and even the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo pales in comparison.

Of course, this is unavoidable, as Kyoto has a very long history. In comparison, Tokyo is a city that has only grown in the last few hundred years. In the 18th century, it was not called Tokyo, but Edo.

It is worth mentioning that Kyoto and Tokyo represent the Kansai and Kanto regions of Japan, respectively, and symbolize the transition between two major eras in Japan.

In addition, although his Japanese accent is quite strange, Taku Hagiya prefers the Kanto dialect to the Kansai dialect.

Chapter 131 Can a Shrine Be Privately Booked?

"Let me see, Fushimi Inari Shrine..."

In the room, Yu Gongtaku, who had just finished breakfast, was looking up information about Fushimi Inari Shrine on his phone.

"Established in the 8th century, the entrance features a large torii gate donated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1589, primarily enshrining Inari deities, with Uka-no-Mitama as the head..."

The message included several photos of Fushimi Inari Shrine. Although he had never been there, the scenes in those photos felt incredibly familiar to Hagiya Taku.

Countless torii gates are placed along a stone-paved road, and from a distance you can see a corner, behind which are more rows of torii gates.

Is it just my imagination...? Why does Takumi Hagami feel like I've been to this place before? Did I go there in a dream? That's strange.

"Taku," Moriyama Omi, who was changing clothes, suddenly leaned closer, "What are you looking at?"

"I'm looking at Fushimi Inari Shrine. I've never been there before, so I'm familiarizing myself with it beforehand."

Yu Gongtaku said that at this moment he did not notice at all that Moriyama Omi was only wearing underwear and panties.

It wasn't until her skin touched his back that Yu Gongtaku realized what was happening.

"What are you doing?" Yu Gongtaku turned to look at Moriyama Omi. "Didn't we just do it last night?"

"I just wanted to see what you were doing." Moriyama Omi waved her hands, indicating that she was completely innocent.

"Put your clothes on properly before you talk."

"Taku doesn't like it?" Moriyama Omi tilted her head, her face full of questions. "If Taku doesn't like it, I won't do it again."

“It’s not that I don’t like it…” Hagiya Taku explained why he didn’t want to see Moriyama Omi like this, “I’m a perfectly healthy man in every way, you understand what I mean, right?”

After saying that, Yu Gongtaku pointed to his pants.

"I see." Upon seeing the scene before her, Moriyama Omi immediately understood what Hagiya Taku meant.

So she quickly got dressed, which made Yu Gongtuo give up his impulsive thoughts.

It's best not to do this kind of thing during the day...

“You just mentioned Fushimi Inari Shrine. I’ve been there once,” Moriyama Omi said with a smile.

"Really?" Yu Gongtaku was a little surprised. Moriyama Omi had actually been to Fushimi Inari Shrine?

"Yes, I went with my parents during the New Year. There were so many people there."

That makes sense. Moriyama Omi lived in Kyoto when she was a child, and it's not surprising that she visited Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto.

She went with her parents... Does that mean she hadn't become a yandere yet? I really want to see what she looked like back then.

"Well, it's one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto, so it's normal for a lot of people to go, right? But this time is different."

"why?"

"Because... Fushimi Inari Shrine was booked out entirely this time..."

Just now, Hagiya Taku received news that because Kamijou Hino didn't want anyone to disturb them during their Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year), they had booked the entire Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Shrines symbolize holiness, and in most cases, they are not booked out entirely, let alone a well-known shrine like Fushimi Inari Taisha.

But the Kamijou family was very direct, giving them a month's worth of revenue and asking them to book the entire venue for half a day in the afternoon.

That's right, in just half a day, they gave Fushimi Inari Shrine a month's worth of revenue.

Yumiya Taku didn't know the exact amount of revenue for this month, but it was at least in the tens of yen, considering it was a large shrine, and it was New Year's, the peak season for shrine visits.

This kind of behavior is probably what people mean by being rich and powerful...

What's even more terrifying is that this sum of at least ten yen is nothing more than a hair on the body for the Kamijou family; whether they have it or not will have no impact whatsoever.

"That's amazing!" Moriyama Omi had been holding back for a long time before finally managing to utter these four words in response to the Kamijou family's actions.

They are truly amazing. I wish I could be as good as them.

Yu Gongtaku thought to himself, of course, if he wanted to, he could directly inherit the position of head of the Kamijou family.

The entire Kamijou family will be his then, in ten-figure yen? Ha, that's nothing.

......

Time flew by and it was already afternoon. Kamijo Seiichiro and the others were ready to set off.

Unlike when they attended the fireworks display yesterday, they didn't change into formal attire, but they all wore kimonos, especially the women, Ayako and Hino.

Since it's a shrine visit, Japanese people usually wear kimonos when they visit shrines; it's a tradition.

Takuya Hagiya was the same, except that the kimono he was wearing was not the one he wore yesterday, because yesterday's kimono had been thrown away as "old clothes". So, although the style was the same, the kimono he was wearing was brand new.

That's too extravagant... If it weren't for saving face, Yumiya Taku would have even wanted Kamijou Seiichiro to give him that discarded kimono.

Moriyama Omi's kimono is also new, but the style is different from yesterday's.

Was it because the two of them looked too much like they were wearing matching outfits? So they changed the style.

That should be the case, since the kimono that Kamijo Hino is wearing now looks like a couple's outfit with Hanomiya Taku's.

Of course, they may resemble each other, but there is no such thing as matching outfits for couples when it comes to kimonos, because the concept of matching outfits for couples only emerged in modern times, while kimonos have existed for over a thousand years.

"Let's go, it's getting late."

Kamijo Seiichiro glanced at the exorbitantly priced watch on his wrist, then got into the luxury car parked at the door.

Yu Gongtaku and the others followed closely behind and also got into the car.

It's worth mentioning that although today's shrine visit wasn't as formal as yesterday's fireworks display, I brought a lot of things with me.

Since it's a shrine visit, offerings are necessary.

So, besides the car driven by Yu Gongtaku and his group, there was another sedan behind them.

Of course, that car was an ordinary car, not a luxury extended version like theirs. The status of master and servant still needs to be distinguished in this respect.

As for what the offerings are, they are probably just food. Although Yumiya Taku has lived in Japan for sixteen years and has visited shrines several times, this is his first time visiting a shrine in such a formal manner, so he does not know the specific procedures.

There's nothing I can do about it; I just really can't get interested in things like ghosts and spirits, especially shrines. They're like a collection of feudal superstitions, emanating an unpleasant aura.

If it weren't for the fact that modern shrines have become increasingly modern in style, Hagiya Taku probably would never have gone there, just like he didn't like going to temples to pray to Buddha in his previous life.

And so, with the car engine starting, Hagiya Taku officially began his first Hatsumode (first shrine visit) in Kyoto. Although he didn't know if there would be a next time, he could now experience what it felt like to have the place all to himself.

Chapter 132 Fushimi Inari Shrine

They arrived at their destination, and Yu Gongtaku and the others got out of the car. Several servants also got out of the car behind them, carrying the items needed for the ritual.

"It's a little different from what I remember." Looking at the huge torii gate in front of him, Hanomiya Taku stretched.

Although I haven't gone inside yet, you can tell from the outside that this Fushimi Inari Shrine is very different from the Meiji Shrine I visited before.

Both are shrines, but the former was built in the 8th century, while the latter was built during the Meiji period. The difference is obvious just from their architectural styles.

Just like the relationship between Kyoto and Tokyo, one is the ancient capital of Japan and the other is the current capital of Japan. The alternation between the two symbolizes the history of this country over the past thousands of years.

"Let's go, it'll get dark if we dawdle any longer," said Kamijo Seiichiro. He then led the group into the shrine.

Winter gets dark earlier than summer. It's only a little past five in the afternoon, but you can already see the moon in the distance, and the sun is slowly setting in the west.

Upon noticing this, Yu Gongtaku felt a chill run down his spine, and he couldn't help but shiver. He then tightened the scarf around his neck.

No one noticed his unusual behavior. In the entire team, he seemed to have the lowest profile and was the easiest to be overlooked.

Upon entering the shrine, the retro-style buildings immediately came into view. Hagiya Taku looked around and found that these buildings were very old and had probably not been renovated for a long time.

A passage appeared on the stone-paved road in front of us. Because it was getting late and the streetlights around us had not yet been turned on, it seemed to have no end in sight, which was extremely eerie.

Not long after, the motion-sensor streetlights turned on automatically, and the view in front of Yu Gongtuo and the others finally became wider.

"By the way, is this your first time here?"

At that moment, Takuya Hagami couldn't help but whisper something to Hino Kamijou beside him.