Stardew Valley of Gensokyo

But this didn't work on Cirno.

"You can pick me up after you've dropped him off."

Cirno, unwilling to give up, moved closer to Aya Shameimaru and said something.

"Oh?"

Aya Shameimaru stared at Cirno with a sidelong glance.

Then something happened that Akina Sawa was unaware of.

Then Cirno turned pale and waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "No, no, Daisuke, let's go."

Then, he led the great fairy into the mist of the Lake of Mist.

"let's go?"

Shameimaru Aya, with a smile on her face, turned around and said, tucking the fan to her waist.

"Okay, sure," Akina Ze hurriedly nodded.

That would be ideal, but Akina Sawa still felt that Aya Shameimaru's smile was a little creepy.

Just like when they arrived, Aya Shameimaru took Sawa Akina's hand and flew into the air, at a slightly slower speed than when they arrived.

Perfect timing! The speed has slowed down, and the wind has subsided considerably.

This allows Akina Sawa to see things below more clearly.

When we arrived, the wind was so strong that Akina Sawa had to squint the whole time, so he couldn't see much.

Below, a lush, verdant forest, imbued with the spirit of spring, came into view.

The view stretched as far as the eye could see, and Akina Sawa carefully observed the distance before finally spotting the village of the living and the smoke rising from its chimneys on the horizon.

He wanted to turn his head to see where the Scarlet Devil Mansion was, but it seemed that the Human Village and the Scarlet Devil Mansion were in a straight line, and Akina couldn't see where the Scarlet Devil Mansion was.

Since he couldn't find the Scarlet Devil Mansion, Akina Sawa decided to try and find the path he had taken back then to pass the time.

"I wonder where that path is?"

Akina Sawa also carefully observed the woods, trying to find the path.

Unfortunately, he couldn't find it. After all, his improved physical condition didn't mean his eyesight had improved as well. Moreover, the forest was very dense, and finding a hidden path in the woods was undoubtedly a pipe dream.

Wow!

Um! ?

Suddenly the speed increased, and a gust of wind blew against Akina Zeya's face, causing him to close his eyes involuntarily.

The wind was so strong that even Akina Sawa couldn't speak when he opened his mouth.

With no other option, Akina Sawa also gripped Aya Shameimaru's hand tightly with her left hand, as if to remind her that she was moving too fast.

However, this forceful squeeze made Akina Ze realize what it meant to be as soft as a boneless creature.

Faintly, Akina Ze also seemed to hear a soft cry, but the wind was too strong, and he was not sure if it was just his imagination.

The wind was getting stronger and stronger.

Akina Sawa also felt his face twitching from the wind, and he couldn't close his mouth.

Just then, he felt a sensation on his skin, as if he had passed through something.

Then the wind died down.

Finally catching his breath, Akina Sawa opened his eyes, intending to scold Shameimaru Aya for flying so fast.

Upon opening his eyes, the sight before him caused his pupils to dilate sharply.

Beneath the azure sky, above the veil of white clouds.

Akina Sawaya and Shameimaru Fumimasa are in the middle of this scene.

The vast, boundless sky, with the sun hanging alone above, radiating golden sunlight—this scene was deeply imprinted in Akina Zeya's mind.

A feeling of exhilaration welled up within him, and Akina Ze felt as if his body had become lighter.

"Thank you for showing me such a beautiful scene."

Once he snapped out of his reverie of the beautiful scenery, Akina Sawa sincerely thanked Shameimaru Aya.

Without the aid of machinery, getting so close to nature and the sky was an experience he had never had before.

"Hmph, no need to thank me. This is the last lesson to improve your aesthetic sense. I don't want the people I teach to shoot things that have no aesthetic sense in the future. I can't afford to lose face like that."

Akina Sawa, who was being led by the hand behind her, couldn't see her face.

But he felt that Aya Shameimaru was more beautiful than the sky.

"Yes, I know, thank you, Wenwen."

"..."

Aya Shameimaru did not respond to Sawaya Akina again.

But he didn't mind; with such beautiful scenery and a beautiful woman by his side, that was enough.

Is this Gensokyo?

Through the gaps in the clouds, Akina Sawa could see wisps of smoke drifting in the sky above the village, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

This is a really nice place.

Chapter Seventy-Two: Walking Under the Stars

After seeing Akina Sawaya off, Shameimaru Aya left, disappearing into the sky like a swallow.

Akina Sawa waved to her from where he was standing, regardless of whether Shameimaru Aya saw it or not; he just wanted to do it.

Once Aya Shameimaru's figure was completely out of sight, Akina Sawa turned and walked into the house.

Today was spent sightseeing, and Niqua was left to take care of things at home. Looking at the plants that had been watered and were growing even greener, Akina Ze felt a little guilty towards Niqua.

Ah, I knew that wasn't right. Even if it was Niqua's own fault, I couldn't leave her home alone...

Feeling guilty, Akina Ze also pushed open the door.

"Nikua?"

There was no one in front of him, and Akina Sawa called out Nikua's name in confusion.

But there was no response from the empty house.

Hmm? Is she not at home?

Akina Ze also wondered to himself, filled with doubt.

He then took a few more steps forward, and a wisp of blue hair appeared at the corner of his eye.

Seeing this, Akina Ze also tiptoed over, trying to avoid making too much noise.

Nikua was lying quietly on the little bed that had been made for her, looking as delicate as a porcelain doll.

Nikua's chest rose and fell slightly with her breathing.

At this moment, Akina Ze also noticed that the garbage and dust in the house had been cleaned up, and the items that were originally scattered around had been neatly arranged, making the whole house look brand new.

Oh, you were asleep. Thank you for your hard work, Nikua.

Standing in front of Nikua's small wooden bed, Akina Ze shook his head, tiptoed out of the bedroom, and closed the door behind him.

Inside the room, Nikua, fast asleep on the bed, perhaps sensed something, her tightly furrowed brows relaxed, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

After closing the bedroom door, Akina Sawa also went into the kitchen.

"Nikua worked so hard today, I should reward her properly."

Akina Ze also rolled up his sleeves, took a gleaming kitchen knife from the shelf, and casually twirled it.

"Okay, let's start making dinner."

And so, a wisp of smoke rose from Akina Sawa's house, merging into the ranks of all the other homes...

"Nikua, time to get up and eat!"

Nikua, who was in a dream, felt a shaking and woke up. She rubbed her eyes and sat up in bed.

When I opened my eyes, I saw Akina Zeya standing in front of me wearing an apron.

"Ah! Akina-nii... um... you're back," Nikua paused for a moment before speaking after seeing Akina Zeya, instantly snapping back to reality.

"Yes, I'm back. I didn't wake you because you were sleeping so soundly. Dinner is ready, come and eat," Akina Ze said with a smile, reaching out to rub Nikua's head.

"Um"

After Nikua finished answering, she jumped off the wooden bed, and a pair of pure white leather shoes naturally appeared on her previously bare, fair feet.

The appearance of these shoes was completely seamless; as the water flowed, a pair of shoes appeared on her feet, as if it were happening naturally.

As expected, fairies are such magical creatures, Akina Sawa thought to himself.

"Huh? Aren't we going to eat?"

During his pause, Nikua, who had walked ahead, tilted her head and turned to ask Akina Sawa a question with a puzzled look.

"Ah, it's nothing, it's nothing. Let's go eat," Akina Zeya said, waving his hands repeatedly after his train of thought was interrupted by Nikua.

He then took a few quick steps, overtook Nikua, walked to the dining table, and pulled out a chair.

"Please come and sit down, you've worked hard today."

"Is it okay?" Nikua asked softly, her voice filled with doubt and disbelief.

"Of course, please sit down."

Without further ado, Akina Sawa grabbed Nikua's shoulder and pressed her into her seat.

On the dining table were many exquisite dishes, some of which she had seen before when looking out the window at other people's homes, and others she had never seen before.

But they all have one thing in common: they all smell delicious, a mouthwatering aroma.

“Really?” Nikua looked up at Akina Zeya again.

“Of course,” Akina Ze replied affirmatively.

"Um..."

After receiving a positive reply from Akina Sawa, Nikua responded softly.

Here, this is for you.

Seeing that Niqua was hesitant to start, Akina Sawa cut a piece of cake with strawberries on it and placed it on the plate in front of Niqua.

Nikua glanced up at Akina Zeya, then lowered her head and silently forked the cake and ate it.

Mmm!? Delicious!!!

Nikua, with cake stuffed in her mouth, smiled happily, her eyes welling up with tears.

She had never eaten anything so delicious before; the fruit from the trees and the blueberries from the bushes were what she always ate.

But now, the sensation of the food in her mouth was something she could never have imagined.

Nikua looked at the dessert on the plate with surprise in her eyes.

The cake wasn't big, and neither was Nikua; this small piece of cake just filled Nikua's mouth.

At that moment, Akina Sawa suddenly realized that he might have done too much.

Looking at the plates full of food, and Nikua, who was stuffed with just a small piece of food.

Um... what should I do? Akina Sawa was also caught in a dilemma.

......

"Cirno-chan, I'm scared..." Daiyousei followed closely behind Cirno, looking anxiously at the dark bushes beside them.

Cirno and the Great Fairy are currently on their way to Akina Sawaya's house. It's getting late, and the forest that was restless during the day has become quiet.

"Don't be afraid, we're the strongest!" Cirno proudly gestured to herself despite being on the move, then added, "Don't you want to go for a big meal? Besides, I suspect Niqua is with him."

Although Cirno is stupid and silly, she still has some brains.

Why would Akina Sawa ask about a fairy? And why does he even know her name?