Stardew Valley of Gensokyo

When did this thing hide inside? It's amazing she managed to hide for so long.

"Hey! Yukari Yakumo, why did you put the exit under the wooden table?!"

Reimu Hakurei patted the dust off her clothes and complained to Yukari Yakumo with dissatisfaction.

Yukari Yakumo produced a paper fan from somewhere, half-covering her face, and did not respond to Reimu's complaints.

"Never mind, you won't answer even if I ask. By the way, I just smelled a sweet scent, what was that?"

"It's Mapo Tofu! It's very sweet and delicious."

Before anyone could answer, Akina Ze stepped forward and spoke first.

"No, this Mapo Tofu isn't sweet at all, it's super spicy!"

Youmu, unable to bear watching Reimu devour this devilish dish, stepped forward to explain.

But taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention to her, Yakumo Yukari quietly waved her fan.

The words Reimu Hakurei heard were, "That's right, this Mapo Tofu isn't spicy at all, it's very sweet."

"Oh, is that so? Then I'll definitely try it; I'm quite hungry right now."

Since Youmu had said so, Reimu Hakurei grabbed a spoon, scooped a large piece of Mapo Tofu from the plate, and put it in her mouth.

Sakuya Izayoi and Youmu Konpaku were both stunned.

Especially since several large beads of sweat were running down Reimu's cheeks. Could it be that Reimu really likes spicy food?

After swallowing the sweet tofu, Reimu Hakurei looked at Sakuya Izayoi and Youmu Konpaku with a puzzled expression.

He then scooped a large piece of Mapo Tofu from the plate and stuffed it into his mouth.

She really likes this sweet taste.

Akina Ze watched with a smile as Hakurei Reimu devoured her food, his feet already turned outwards, subtly pointing towards the main entrance.

Meanwhile, Yukari Yakumo had already used her gap ability to bring a large bucket of water and placed it on the table, looking at Reimu with a smile.

Everyone's gazes were subtly drawn to Reimu, especially Sakuya Izayoi, who had already started timing with her pocket watch.

"Do you want it?"

Reimu Hakurei, realizing that she seemed to have become the center of attention, asked, puzzled.

Apart from Yuyuko, who was stopped by Yukari Yakumo, everyone else waved their hands in refusal.

?

Reimu Hakurei sensed something was amiss; it seemed like everyone was waiting for something.

"Hey, Akina Zeya, you didn't put anything you shouldn't have in this dish, did you?"

With a puzzled look on her face, Reimu Hakurei turned her gaze to the chef of the dish, Zeya Akina.

"How could that be! I guarantee this is a truly authentic Mapo Tofu recipe that I've modified!"

Akina Ze also extended his right hand and said confidently.

His left hand was behind his back, and one of his five fingers was bent.

Four!

Sakuya Izayoi shook her head slightly, sighed, and looked at Reimu Hakurei, who was eating and drinking heartily, with a look of pity in her eyes. The pocket watch in her hand also pointed to the number four.

"Seriously, why are you all staring at me..."

Reimu Hakurei complained softly.

Paji~

The time was up, and Akina Zeya had completely lowered his five fingers, while Sakuya's pocket watch had been reset to zero.

Driven by a subtle mentality of wanting to drag others down with them after being scammed themselves.

Sakuya Izayoi watched Reimu Hakurei devour mapo tofu without stopping her.

Now is the time to witness it...

fire?

This was Reimu's first impression.

Inside her tiny belly, a fierce fire surged and roared.

Reimu immediately pressed her hand to her abdomen.

But it was of no use.

The flames that erupted from within the body swept through all the sensory cells.

Hot! Spicy! Painful!

Reimu Hakurei arched her body into the shape of a roasted lobster, her mouth frantically shutting as she breathed in the icy air, but it was all in vain.

Yukari Yakumo placed the bucket of water she had prepared beforehand in front of Reimu.

Looking at the water in front of her, Reimu disregarded her image and plunged her head in, gulping down the water from the bucket.

"Um, I'll be going now."

Akina Ze greeted them and then tried to slip away.

However, as soon as he reached the door, he inexplicably returned to his original position.

Sakuya Izayoi sat in her seat, her eyes fixed on her nose, her nose reflecting her inner thoughts.

After several attempts, Akina Sawa gave up the idea of ​​escaping.

He sat down in his seat, resigned to his fate, and mentally prepared himself. Since he had done such a thing, he would face it head-on.

Akina Ze watched as Hakurei Reimu gulped down the water from the bucket.

I glanced at the ground next to the bucket; the splashed water had already soaked it.

Um... how should I beg for mercy?

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Getting Hop Seeds

"Your Mapo Tofu isn't sweet at all! It's definitely spicy, cough cough~"

Setting down the empty water bucket, Reimu Hakurei's eyes were red and teary, as she glared fiercely at Zeya Akina and Youmu Konpaku, who had just said the Mapo Tofu wasn't spicy at all.

These two liars must be severely punished!

Reimu Hakurei glared at him fiercely, but Youmu Konpaku looked completely innocent, her big, watery eyes filled with confusion. She had just said the tofu was spicy, and that she was the one who wanted to eat it, so why was she looking at her so aggressively...?

"Youmu-chan, over here, over here~"

Saigyouji Yuyuko smiled warmly, opened her arms, and a soft embrace, which even Yakumo Yukari could not obtain, awaited her.

"Ah! Lady Yuyuko, this, this, how could you do this!"

Instantly, Youmu's face flushed red. She glanced at Yuyuko's smile, then hurriedly lowered her head, unable to look directly at her. Her voice stammered, and her hands clasped together, unsure of what to do.

"Come here, Youmu-chan~, or do you already hate me? Waaah~"

Yuyuko half-covered her face, her bright eyes drooping in disappointment, with tears glistening in them, seemingly about to fall at any moment.

"I will never hate Lady Yuyuko!"

Youmu Konpaku raised her head, her dark blue pupils flashing with determination.

"What are you waiting for? Go on!"

Yakumo Yukari, standing to the side, offered subtle guidance.

"This this......"

The resolute look in her eyes vanished instantly, and Youmu returned to her initial state.

Youmu glanced at Yuyuko with a flickering gaze, her warm embrace still open.

"Well, okay then."

After saying that, Youmu walked awkwardly toward Yuyuko.

"Hey~"

Before Youmu could fully reach Yuyuko, Saigyouji Yuyuko stood up, grabbed Youmu, and hugged her tightly.

"Hey hey hey~"

"Master Youyouzi!"

...

"So what other explanation do you have? Tell me everything."

Reimu Hakurei shoved the gohei into Zeya Akina's chest and said with an unfriendly expression.

"Haha, sorry, my Mapo Tofu was indeed very sweet, I'm not lying to you, it just has a strong aftertaste."

Akina Sawa raised his hands in a gesture of surrender and said.

"I don't care about that, but have you decided how you want to die?"

A friction sensation came from her chest; Reimu Hakurei was twirling the gohei in her hand, it seemed she was about to deliver a severe blow.

"Since that's the case, then I won't pretend anymore."

Akina Sawa also sported a gohei (a type of hat), adopting a bachelor-like attitude.

"Reimu, would ten ten-pound watermelons be enough?"

"Oh? You think I can be bought off by you?"

Despite the temptation, Reimu Hakurei's unwavering resolve remained steadfast.

"Add another ten jin"

Akina Ze did not give up, but instead raised the price further.

"Hehe, it seems you still don't understand me."

Reimu Hakurei withdrew the gohei she had stuck in Sawaya Akina's chest, but still glared at him with an unfriendly expression.

"Add another 200 copper coins as offerings."

Without the slightest reluctance, Akina Ze raised the price again.

He has accumulated a lot of knowledge with his hamster-like habits, but he is completely different from Reimu, who is a poor girl.

This little bit of stuff is nothing to him.

"Deal. I'll let you off this time. Just get these things over here quickly."

Reimu Hakurei reached out and kindly helped Akina Sawa, who was sitting on the ground, to his feet, and even patted the dust off his clothes.

The tense atmosphere from before vanished instantly, and Sakuya Izayoi couldn't help but rub her eyes to see if she had seen things wrong.

"The results of the competition are in, so I should head back now. Miss Youmu, could you give me the hop seeds you promised?"

Akina Sawa also turned to look at Youmu Konpaku.

"Yeah, I'll go right away!"

Just when an excuse came knocking, Youmu Konpaku quickly jumped out of Yuyuko's arms. Although it was very comfortable, how could a gardener of the prestigious Hakugyokurou show such a vulnerable side in front of outsiders?

"Don't move, I'll be right back."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Youmu Konpaku vanished in the blink of an eye, leaving only dust floating in the air.

But before they could wait, Akina Ze also took a break and sat down to wait for Youmu to return with the hop seeds.

A gentle breeze swept by, and Youmu returned to her original spot. This time, however, she carried a bag in her hand.

This must be the bag containing hop seeds, right?

Akina Sawa was also thinking about it.

"Huh? Isn't this what Yao Ji bought back then? I remember after he bought it, he spent some time tinkering with it in the field, and I even helped him water it, although in the end nothing grew."

When Yuyuko saw what Youmu was holding, she was reminded of some things from the past.

"Yes, these hop seeds were bought by Grandpa. They've been sitting in the warehouse for a long time, never seeing the light of day. Since Mr. Akina wanted them, I took the liberty of giving them to him."