Heavy girl? I feel worse than Black Hole Trigger!

"Wow."

Shiina Riki quietly withdrew his gaze from the gap in the car curtains.

It was different from being on the Live House stage, where he was also surrounded and watched by people. It was like watching a convoy leaving the city as if it were a rare animal. For Li Xi, this was obviously a first time in his life.

However, being nervous is one thing, and it is not excessive to have some anticipation or surprise about it.

After all, she wasn't being treated like a clown.

She was now riding on the carriage of the Hiiragi family, the most distinguished family on the outlying island!

“…It’s just that this car isn’t very comfortable to sit in.”

"That's right!" Chinana, sitting across from her, nodded in agreement, a look of long-accumulated resentment on her face. "In the past, when I went out of the city with my father, the carriage always rocked so hard it made my whole body ache. One time, if I hadn't fallen asleep in the carriage from exhaustion, I definitely wouldn't have made it to Kamisato's house."

Li Xi couldn't help but gasp. "Is it really that scary?"

She began to miss modern society. Taking the bus was not only cheap and comfortable, but also didn't require her to squeeze into a cramped room and experience the bumpy roads of her life with her little butt.

Next to her, Xiangzi was sipping cold tea. Seeing Lixi's panic, Xiangzi said:

"Don't worry, Riki-san. The team plans to rest for a while in Konda Village before heading through the Guardian Forest to Kamisato Yashiki. Although the climb won't be easy, at least we'll wait until everyone is well rested before setting off."

"Now that you say that, I'm completely uneasy."

Seeing the two of them still going back and forth as usual, Ruo Yemu slowly closed his eyes and dozed off. Soon, a low chanting sound reached his ears. When he opened his eyes again, he saw Gao Songdeng, standing in front of the half-open car window, observing the scenery outside with great interest.

“…Huh? Huh?…”

At this time, the convoy had already left the island, and outside the window one could see the sea and the sky merging into one.

The scenery seemed to make the lights enough to make the bumpy ride seem less uncomfortable. Mu observed her for a long time, seeing her always sticking half her head out, her big eyes trying to record the images outside the car window in her mind.

The bickering between Riki and Xiangzi escalates into a heated battle, and China, still unfamiliar with their relationship, tries to mediate.

Wakaba Mutsu coolly withdrew his gaze and turned back to the lead singer beside him. She thought for a moment, then reached out and gently touched Gao Songdeng's shoulder. The first time, there was no response, so she patted her hand again, and this time, she finally got a confused look back from him.

"Is it fun outside?" Mu asked.

"Hmm, hmm!" Deng seemed surprised by Mu's question, paused for a second before nodding. She cautiously glanced at Mu's usual calm golden eyes and whispered, "When I was little, I remember going to the beach with Mom and Dad... but this is the first time I've seen a sea as beautiful as this."

Mu blinked and looked past the light to the window.

"..."

"How?"

"Hmm." Mu paused for a second, retracted his gaze, and slowly opened his lips to face Deng's amber eyes: "Very beautiful."

Gao Songdeng's eyes lit up, "Really?"

"Hmm... It would be great if we could come again in the future."

"That's what I thought, too."

Gao Songdeng smiled slightly and responded softly to Mu's low words.

They met each other because of a miracle, and they came together because of a miracle. Now, they came to a new world together because of another miracle. No matter where they are, as long as they are together, there will be countless new miracles waiting for them to experience.

“It’s great to be able to join CRYCHIC.”

"...Yeah." Ruoye Mu said softly.

She watched the sun shine through the window into the car, leaving a blazing light in the air.

She stretched out her hand, letting her fingertips feel the warmth of midsummer.

……

Because, even if I cover my eyes and hide myself in the night where no one knows.

That dawn engraved in memory.

Still quietly and within reach.

Chapter 45 of the Box: Autumn Frost and Falling Maple Leaves, Snow Clears and the Plum Blossoms Appear: Chapter : Turn the Page

"The scenery is so beautiful." Baodeng Zheli held the reins and looked left and right.

As a grown man, it was impossible for him to stay in the narrow carriage with the girls.

On behalf of the Kanjo Bugyo, Chisato Hiiragi granted him many privileges, including the right to pull his own carriage. Of course, the carriage he drove wasn't the one China and Shoko were riding in, but rather a freight truck carrying the musical instruments and other miscellaneous items they would need. After all, the items were the personal property of the Ori and others, and having them drive themselves would help avoid suspicion.

However, Miss Qianli didn't know that this person had never touched a horse...but Zheli didn't feel guilty at all.

After all, he has been a Kamen Rider and ridden a motorcycle, so driving a horse-drawn carriage should be similar.

At worst, let the almighty power of the Blood Star solve all problems!

“It’s almost to the point where I want to live here after graduation.”

Beside him, Nagasaki Suyo nodded in agreement.

Because the carriage was too crowded, she sat outside with Zheli—a reason so lame that naturally no one believed it. However, they didn't question it, so Su Shi still came outside and sat next to Zheli in the driver's seat, which was originally designed for one person.

The last time, they had walked near this field with Lenai and the kitten. Compared to that time, riding in a carriage was faster, and the sea breeze on their skin felt more penetrating.

Su Shi raised her hand to smooth her messy hair, but the wind was strong today, and she couldn't manage it despite trying several times. She could only simply gather it together, tucking it to her neck and holding it in place with her hand. She turned to say something to Zhe Li, who then pulled a hair tie from his bag. She simply thanked him, quickly took it, and tied it into a ponytail, then breathed a sigh of relief.

"But the wind is quite strong." Zhe Li said.

Su Shi laughed a few times, "Ah, it's the seaside after all..."

The road continued past the village he had passed by earlier but hadn't visited. Beyond that, the road led to Inazuma Castle. Inazuma Castle was nestled against the mountain. Looking up, Zheli could see buildings steeply imbued with the ancient Yamato style, towering above the towering terrain. To the left, he found even steeper mountains, their bases thickly forested.

Zhe Li tilted his head and asked the guards who were riding beside him, "Is that the 'Guarding Forest' over there?"

"Yes. After we rest for a while in Konda Village, we'll take the route through the Senso-no-no-Mori Forest and head to Kamisato-yashiki."

The second daughter of the distinguished Hiiragi family was traveling. Aside from the lead carriage, driven by Ori, China and the others rode in the middle carriage, and another carriage carrying several private soldiers brought up the rear. The soldier behind the horse was one of them, currently serving as a sentry, leading the way.

"Understood." Zhe Li saluted the soldier.

Then, the other party drove his horse forward and went to say hello to the village chief as planned.

Zhe Li and Su Shi watched the soldiers riding their horses away in silence.

"...But, after all, modern life is much more comfortable."

"Yes."

This short distance, on a motorcycle, would take less than half an hour. If you wanted to rest anywhere, you could just park the bike, prop up the kickstand, and lean against it. If the security were better, with fewer wandering vagrants and bandits, a drive around the entirety of Narukami Island would be easy.

Unlike this horse-drawn carriage, we need to find a place for the horses to rest and prevent them from running around pulling the carriage.

Hmm. Building a motorcycle and bringing it from the shop to Inazuma seems like a feasible option, right?

"And, in terms of public security..." Su Shi said again.

She was still haunted by her first experience here.

Zhe Li smiled and waved his hands around, "Haha. Maybe I was just unlucky last time. Isn't there nothing wrong today?"

The fields were full of life. There were a few foxes running around, catching butterflies, and birds flying up and down, adding a few bird calls to the scene. The only thing missing was the ferocious man we encountered last time.

The bright and open scenery, accompanied by the light and faintly fragrant breeze, makes it quite enjoyable to take a leisurely stroll even without taking a car.

"That's exactly what happened—" Su Shi was still a little distressed.

She was seriously considering the possibility of settling down here permanently. Compared to modern Tokyo, or rather, Tsuki no Mori, where even casual conversations with classmates were laced with innuendo, forcing her to conceal her true feelings, a social environment that had once been suffocating, this more "simple" world was more to her liking.

For example, she is still impressed by the vendor who gave her a string of dumplings for free when he found out that she didn't bring any money (she actually had no money).

However, the reason why modern life is called "progress" is based on objective changes in all aspects.

Apart from the people's hearts, Inazuma has no advantage over Tokyo in terms of living convenience and public security.

What’s more important is that there is no internet!

If she were to spend time with Zhe Li, she might be able to endure it for a while. But for a girl who had never developed any special interests besides tea tasting since childhood, to live without the internet for several years...

Wow! I can’t bear just imagining it!

"It's okay, just coming here for vacation occasionally is enough." Zhe Li comforted.

He could fully understand Su Shi's psychology.

Zhe Li's physique and experience made him more adaptable to the ancient environment than the average Earthling. But if given the choice, why would one voluntarily abandon the conveniences of modern life? Even ignoring entertainment needs, the dense freight transportation network of modern society alone silently supports the daily lives of many people.

Institutional progress is much closer to people's lives than technology and material progress.

"You still have to 'interview' Miss Kamisato later. What if you worry about these things now and it affects your performance later?"

Su Shi tilted her head, "That's right. Haha, but I might be more worried about Xiao Deng than myself."

"That should be fine, right?" Zheli tried to imagine it, then hesitated. "The envoy from the company's magistrate said it was a one-on-one interview with Kamisato-san. It's much better than performing in front of a crowd of strangers... Now, I guess Deng wouldn't be nervous in such a situation, right?"

Su Shi covered her mouth and smiled. "Oh, you can't tell Xiao Deng this. It will put pressure on her."

"I know, I know. But the light must be fine."

Su Shi paused, then slightly widened her eyes and looked at the profile of the man beside her, "Why are you so sure?"

"because--"

On the day she personally "welcomed" Toyokawa Shoko, Hoto Oreki was convinced that the girl had undergone a decisive change in her heart. Perhaps, as Suyo said, Takamatsu Touma still suffers from psychological pressure and still steps onto the stage with many worries in her heart, but...

"She's 'become human' now, isn't she?"

Zhe Li grinned and looked up at the clear sky extending to the distant mountain city.

The dark clouds that once surrounded them had long since turned into the boundless sea and sky in the heat of midsummer.

Chapter 46 of the Box: Autumn Frost and Falling Maple Leaves, Snow Clears and the Plum Blossoms Appear: Chapter : Watching

"Welcome to the club. The young lady has been waiting for you in the hall for a long time."

"Yeah. Thank you. Let's go, everyone!"

Hiiragi Chinana nodded to the guards who greeted them at the door. Then, she straightened her body and led the way, leading everyone towards Kamisato's residence.

Kamisato Ayaka invited them in the name of the club magistrate, so of course they could also accept the invitation in the equivalent name of the kanjo magistrate.

So, this time was the first time that Chinana Hiiragi visited the great Kamisato of Inazuma on behalf of the Kanjo Bugyo.

If you only look at this girl with a serious face, you might find her cute. But when your gaze extends to Baodeng Zheli, who is standing right next to her and is even taller than the soldiers with swords guarding the carriage, no one dares to underestimate this girl.

After his identity as a "teacher" was recognized by Chisato Hiiragi, Ori has now gained a status similar to that of a Konoe.

Of course, his privileges were not so extensive that he could participate in every private trip of Hiiragi Chinana at any time, but at least in such semi-public occasions, Origin was able to protect the second young lady closely as a "martial arts teacher".

On the surface, it was Bao Deng Zheli who turned into a phoenix, but in fact, it was Hiiragi Chisato who used a false title to win over a guard who possessed the Eye of God.

If it’s a win-win situation, is it really a win-win situation?

……

Zheli was one step behind Chinae, moving forward in step with her, and then everyone from CRYCHIC filed in.

Apart from Toyokawa Shoko, who followed closely behind with a normal expression, the other girls seemed a little restrained: even Wakaba Mutsu, whose expression remained motionless, stared closely at the ground or her feet, as if she was worried that she would trip and make a fool of herself.

The stiffest person was undoubtedly Takamatsu Touma. She was fine in the carriage, even as they passed through the Guarded Forest and the soldiers drove away the wild beasts and monsters in the forest, she blinked her eyes with interest and looked out the window, making a funny contrast with the others, Shiina Riki and others, who were already a little drowsy after the long ride.

But now, under the watchful eyes of the community's guards, she seemed to remember the tiredness of the journey. She dragged her heavy legs and moved forward with difficulty, surrounded by Li Xi and Su Shi.

"Xiao Deng, are you okay?" Nagasaki Suyo asked in a low voice.

It seems her predictions were more accurate than Zhe Li's. Look, before I even entered the door, the lights were already like this.

"Deng..." Shiina Riki was even more nervous. He tried his best to support Takamatsu Deng with his shoulders. The worry in his eyes seemed to be about to overflow from his eyes.

This won't do. Deng thought dazedly, moving his arms slightly to signal the two to let go, then he tried to stand firmly and said, "Sorry. I can walk by myself."

Su Shi was still a little worried, "Is it really okay?"

"No problem. Just a little tired." Deng raised his head and looked forward.

Wakaba Muzheng turned and stared at her. Perhaps that was also a sign of concern. She gave Muzheng a quick smile, and he nodded and followed Xiangzi. Farther away, the shabu-yō soldiers stood guard at the gate. Though they still held their spears in a defensive position, the lantern could still sense their gazes through the shadows of their battle hats.

My own embarrassment even made strangers feel puzzled...

As spring turns to summer, the bright sunshine allows the little bugs that once hid in the shade to be exposed to the sun.

"But, I can't go on like this any longer."