We agreed to be in a band for life, what the heck is Dragon Raja?

Moreover, she now has Nan Yun Yuyue by her side, so she naturally doesn't need to show her face in public just because she needs money.

Jingle Bell--

The school bell rang.

The geography teacher walked in.

Nan Yun Yuyue opened the novel he had taken out; it was Kawabata Yasunari's "Snow Country." He had taken it to school not long ago and had never taken it back. Now it was a good way to pass the time.

Not far away, Ruoye Mu opened her geography textbook, then looked up at the teacher, waiting for her to speak.

The atmosphere was conducive to learning, just like returning to the usual classroom time.

…………

…………

at the same time,

the other side,

Nanyun Yuyue's home.

After Nanon Ugetsu left, Toyokawa Shoko silently finished her breakfast, then washed the dishes and put them in the cupboard.

Then she sat silently in the bedroom, her thoughts still somewhat muddled.

How long does it take for a person to get through the most significant change in their life?

Toyokawa Shoko would find this question difficult to answer.

The accident may only last a moment, but the psychological torment is far more lasting.

After an unknown amount of time, Toyokawa Shoko finally stood up.

"Shall we go out and take a look?"

She then remembered that she hadn't left the house since that rainy night, and had been staying at Nan Yun Yu Yue's house.

Previously, Nanon Uzuki had specifically asked him if he wanted to go back to Tsuki no Mori to study, but she couldn't imagine how she would adapt to the life of an ordinary person after learning the truth about the world, so she never agreed.

But now, Toyokawa Shoko suddenly felt that she should go out and see the world again, even if it wasn't school, just to see the human condition she didn't know before.

She remembered the first time she went to a karaoke bar, she didn't even know how to use the beverage machine.

Toyokawa Shoko went to the balcony, changed into the clothes that had just been hung out to dry, and then put on a mask and hat.

She checked the key that Nan Yunyuyue had left her again, making sure it was thoughtfully placed in her pocket, before pushing open the apartment door.

Swah——

The elevator went down to the first floor.

Toyokawa Shoko stepped out of the elevator and left the residential area.

She deliberately avoided heading towards the Moon Forest, instead wandering aimlessly in the other direction.

This area is mostly high-rise buildings, with various office buildings and modern hotels scattered throughout. Everywhere you look, you see busy office workers and tourists visiting Tokyo.

Toyokawa Shoko watched silently as she walked.

I don't know how far I walked or how many streets I turned, but the scene before me suddenly changed.

This is actually a group of buildings from the last century. It is located on a small street behind the University of Tokyo, and compared with the tall buildings in the distance, it seems to have traveled through time.

Toyokawa Shoko felt a little strange.

There are many students from the University of Tokyo outside; it's graduation season, and many are preparing to go their separate ways.

Some people have already received offers from large companies, while others are preparing to study abroad. Toyokawa Shoko also saw several couples hugging and crying, seemingly mourning their love that was about to die because of separation.

Is a feeling that dies when you're apart from someone truly love?

Toyokawa Shoko thought to herself.

However, she had no experience in this area at the moment, so she gave up on thinking about it.

At this moment, Naotaro Moriyama's "Sakura" is playing on the street. This million-selling single from back then is still the top choice for graduation season.

Shoko Toyokawa had heard this song before; a graduating band had sung it at the Tsuki no Mori music festival in the past.

"Amidst the sunset's crimson hues, it's as if I can hear the songs from that day."

"Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, they are in full bloom now."

"I understood my fleeting fate."

Goodbye, my friend, at this moment of parting.

……

Shoko Toyokawa let the song linger in her mind, then left the group of college students who were experiencing joy or sorrow because of graduation.

suddenly,

In her line of sight, she saw a somewhat old church.

Chapter 139 Toyokawa Shoko Meets Uesugi Kotsugi (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Before me stood a somewhat old church.

The church is not large, similar in size to community churches in Europe and America. The renovated walls have faded, and some moss is still growing on the edges.

There weren't many people inside; most of the people worshipping inside had gray hair, and only a small number of them still looked young.

Although it's not far from the University of Tokyo, few young people usually come here.

After all, most students who graduate from the University of Tokyo are atheists. Even if they want to believe in something, they will believe in something like Neoliberalism or Socialism. Very few people would choose to dedicate the rest of their lives to God at this age.

Shoko Toyokawa hesitated for a moment before stepping into the church grounds.

The park area is not large, even smaller than the open space under the Nanyun Yuyue apartment building. It only has a few plane trees, a small pavilion, and a few benches.

Who would have thought that a tree species like the London plane tree, which is neither French nor a plane tree, was once among the most widely planted in Tokyo?

About 40 years ago, there were 50,000 London plane trees in Tokyo, making it the third most planted street tree in Japan, after ginkgo and cherry blossom.

However, its numbers have now been halved, and its ranking has fallen to outside the top ten.

The plane trees that Toyokawa Shoko sees now are so thick and lush that they must be at least 60 years old, and may even have been planted here shortly after World War II.

Toyokawa Shoko walked to the shade of a tree and sat on a bench.

The sound of a choir singing drifted from inside the church:

"Lord, have mercy on me!"

"Christ, have mercy on me."

"Lord, have mercy on me!"

……

The choir consisted of only a handful of people, all of whom were over fifty years old. The melody was also very simple; the Kyrie is not a song known for its complexity, but rather for its profound and melodious quality.

Toyokawa Shoko listened quietly, her mind gradually calming down.

The worship service in the church was still going on. They should have finished their prayers, and the most important Mass was about to begin.

The clergy will perform a consecration ceremony, blessing the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Believers will line up to receive them, thereby receiving God's grace.

A burst of laughter suddenly erupted in the church. The group of elderly people laughed like children. The laughter lasted for several minutes, and the church fell silent once again after the last person ate the bread and drank the wine.

"Is the Mass over?"

Toyokawa Shoko thought to himself.

Several figures began to emerge from the church, and upon closer inspection, she noticed that they were all white-haired.

That makes sense, for some reason, most of those who believe in religion these days are elderly people; very few young people are religious anymore. After all, they are still young, with endless aspirations for their lives, and naturally unwilling to entrust their fate to God.

Toyokawa Shoko thought silently.

The figures walking outside didn't pay much attention to the girl sitting on the bench, even though her youthful appearance seemed somewhat out of place compared to the rest of the church.

They only glanced at Toyokawa Shoko briefly before their attention returned to the Lord.

After the elderly residents of the community left, an old man dressed like a priest came out.

He wore a long black robe, the Roman collar of which resembled a clean seashell pinned to his neck. Time had etched deep lines on his forehead, and his hair was now mostly silver.

He held a Bible in his hands, a smile on his face, and several believers walked out with him.

The believers are saying:

"Thank you, Pastor Uesugi."

"Thank God."

"Thank God."

The voice was murmuring, yet strangely devout. It was unclear whether this was due to the personal charisma of Pastor Uesugi or the glory of the Lord.

Pastor Uesugi waved goodbye to them one by one, his expression as kind as ever, and then the believers left the church with satisfied looks on their faces.

Shoko Toyokawa observed everything from a distant bench, then remained seated on the bench outside the church.

A gentle breeze brought some coolness to the sweltering summer day. She let the breeze caress her face, lifting a few strands of hair from her temples, but remained silent.

"I didn't expect there to be a church and a pastor nearby."

Toyokawa Shoko thought to himself.

The number of religious people in Japan is not large compared to the country's total population, so there are only a few Catholic churches in some areas.

In large cities like Tokyo, believers tend to gather in major cathedrals like St. Mary's Cathedral, Kanda Cathedral, and St. Grace Cathedral in Aoyama, and few people linger devoutly in these community churches.

She looked at the pastor, who was also no longer young. The pastor had seen off the last group of believers who came to Mass, and he also noticed the figure sitting on the bench.

"Is this... the granddaughter of a religious believer?"

Uesugi Kotsushi was somewhat puzzled.

The average age of the church's congregants was over 50, so he didn't speculate whether she was a believer's daughter.

But after searching his memory for two seconds, he couldn't find any elderly person he knew who had such a granddaughter.

"It can't be a believer who was suddenly inspired... he's too young."

Uesugi Koshi shook his head.

He moved a little closer, wanting to take a closer look at Toyokawa Shoko.

The next moment, he was stunned.

"Where the hell did this high-level hybrid come from?"

Uesugi Kotsugi immediately became alert.

As the inheritor of the 'Royal Blood' and the possessor of the Word of Power 'Black Sun', coupled with his many years of experience as the patriarch of the Snake Clan, a place teeming with hybrids,

Therefore, he is extremely sensitive to the aura of hybrids, which is one of the reasons why he has not been found by the Snake Clan for so many years.

He could detect high-level hybrids like Toyokawa Shoko, who had already activated 'spiritual vision,' with just a slight perception.

and,

Because of his position, he hadn't noticed Toyokawa Shoko's eyes.

And now, he finally saw those golden eyes.

"what happened?"

Uesugi Koshi secretly made preparations.

Since we can sense the aura of a high-level hybrid from her, her true age may not be as young as she appears, but rather that she is an ancient monster who has lived for an unknown period of time.

However, he was confident that there was no mixed-race person in Japan who could defeat him, so he was not afraid at all.

Uesugi stepped forward, his smile as always:

"Hello, young friend."

"Are you also here to believe in God?"

Shoko Toyokawa snapped out of her reverie, looked up at Kotori Uesugi, and after a couple of seconds of thought, said: