A youth story of a passerby at the end of the world

Seeing him pointing at her beloved horse, Yukinoshita Haruno tilted her head towards the horse and then smiled, "Where's the saddle?"

"It's in the warehouse next to the dojo. I'll get it."

Although Mr. Hiratsuka brought back all the horse gear and other things, he didn't need them, so he just washed them and put them in the warehouse.

By the time he brought back the saddle and bridle, Yukinoshita Haruno had already climbed onto the mare's back and was riding naked.

Maybe it's because he is enjoying the swaying and bumpy feeling on the horse's back, but he also has a sense of relief from being tamed.

Not to mention the comfort of riding the wind after running.

That's the joy of riding.

"You can do this too." Watching him put the saddle in place bit by bit, Yukinoshita Haruno watched from the side and couldn't help but ask in confusion.

Normally, no one would ride a horse, let alone install the horse harness. Most people just ride it directly.

So where did he learn it?

"I lived in a stable for a while, so I'm more or less able to do it."

"......" He was lying, or he didn't tell the whole story.

It was just as she thought, and Uesugi Genshin looked at Yukinoshita Haruno and smiled softly as if she saw through his thoughts. He smiled back, put the bit on, bowed like a gentleman and said to her, "Please get on the horse."

"Very skilled."

I don't know if it was a compliment, I couldn't hear any tone of praise, but rather it was an expression of the young lady approving of the servant's work.

She stepped on the stirrup on one side and jumped onto the horse swiftly, like a heroic female knight.

Moreover, Uesugi Genshin admitted that she really liked riding horses, and she did not lie about that. The difference between a novice and an old hand can be seen from the movements.

"Do you want to ride here? Or go out?" After untying the rope, Uesugi Genshin helped her hold the reins and pulled Wushuang forward.

The horse's hooves make a rhythmic "knocking" sound on the ground, just like tap dance, and it's addictive to listen to it.

To be honest, although he knows how to install horse harness, he is not very good at trimming feet and installing horseshoes.

In the past, that was the job of the military craftsman and veterinarian, but now he has to do it. However, there is no rush now, as it will take a long time before the horse's hooves need to be repaired.

Wild horses do not need pedicures because on the grassland, they have to move from time to time, and some of them move to avoid danger, so their hooves are always in a state of wear and tear, which just offsets the growth rate.

There is nothing heavy on his body, just his own weight, so the horse's hooves will not be cracked by being a little too long.

Farmed horses do not have that environment, so humans are needed to take on this responsibility, which is essentially caused by themselves.

"Of course it's outside." Yukinoshita Haruno sat on the horse, her body swaying left and right following the horse's movements. She glanced at the playground, which was not small, but not too big.

It's a rare opportunity to ride, so it's better to go outside, she thought.

"I understand." So Uesugi Genshin led the horse and Yukinoshita Haruno on the horse out of the side door of the playground. The road in front of the small gate had been completely blocked.

They had to exit through the car entrance, but this time they walked towards the sea. After cleaning up the Inage Seaside Park, the engineering team took the materials and blocked the entire coast on both sides and other entrances.

There is no guarantee that zombies will never come in, but basically zombies will not come in in groups.

They didn't see a single zombie until they reached the sea.

The white waves splash on the clean beach. The deep blue sea and the light blue sky in the distance complement each other, and the clouds in the sky become the finishing touch.

The afternoon sun shines directly on people's bodies, and it may even be a little hot, but the sea breeze blows on the face, instantly blowing away this illusory heat.

If I have to compare the feeling of alternating hot and cold, it would be the comfort of covering myself with a quilt and turning on the air conditioner.

"Here." Returning the reins to Yukinoshita Haruno, Uesugi Genshin said, "There's no one watching this area, and there are no zombies either. It's very safe."

"Yes." She gently pressed down her soft hair that was fluttering in the cool breeze and tucked it behind her ears.

Then she kicked the horse's belly forward, gradually speeding up. Now she was really a female knight.

Uesugi Genshin used his palm to cover his forehead and looked at her like a telescope, "Very handsome."

This is indeed an intuitive feeling.

“I wonder if other people see me like this when I’m riding a horse.”

This was the first time he thought of this, because Yukinoshita Haruno, after talking to herself, smiled and shook her head.

Then he walked to the small pavilion next to him and looked at Yukinoshita Haruno riding a horse on the beach, admiring her graceful figure.

From one point in sight, she gradually approached, and then became a point on the other side, as if releasing her nature. Her expression at this moment was particularly real, and was radiantly charming.

"Come to think of it, she's not wearing breeches today."

Yukinoshita Haruno knew there would be no fighting today, so she wore a rouge-colored coat, a long skirt, and short boots.

As for whether there were leggings or stockings under the skirt, he didn't know.

Leggings are okay, but stockings are a little...

With Yukinoshita Haruno in his eyes, he rode until he forgot about time.

How long it would take exactly, Uesugi Genshin didn't know.

The boring waiting time would make the body feel slower, but the lovely girl in front of him made him feel that time passed very quickly.

He didn't wake up until she rode the horse right in front of him.

"Do you want to go?"

"Yeah." She stretched on the horse. Her curvy body was like a moving painting under the sunlight. Every curve and every part of her body exuded a unique charm. "It's very comfortable to ride."

"That's good." Uesugi Genshin took over her reins and continued to lead her horse. "If you still want to ride, you can come here by yourself. I'll tell you where to put the harness."

"I can't put on a harness."

"......, then call me next time."

"Let's do it." She nodded on the horse, squeezed the horse's belly, and pressed her whole body against the horse.

"Remember to change into pants next time."

"I haven't even brought my clothes." I hadn't planned on staying here in the first place. I would be back in a day or two at most.

"Then let Yukinoshita lend you her sportswear."

"Hey, Yukino-chan's clothes don't fit, why don't you lend me yours?"

"...Mine won't be too big, will it?" Uesugi Genshin glanced at the calves exposed under the skirt. Yukinoshita Haruno's height is less than 1.7 meters, so his would be worse than Yukinoshita's, he thought.

But... maybe it's because of the unfair weight.

"Then I can only borrow Hayato's." She spoke from her horse.

"My gym clothes are in the apartment."

"That's right, I'm planning to go back."

Finally, I led the horse out of Inage Seaside Park, leaving the sea and the sound of the sea behind.

Back on the campus of Sobu High School, Uesugi Genshin tied Wushuang to the tree again, and then he reached out to Yukinoshita Haruno.

"Ah, what a gentleman."

"I am a gentleman, please give me your hand." As he spoke, he put his hands on his chest, bent down, and gently stretched out his right hand.

She smiled, placed her hand in Uesugi Genshin's palm, and then obediently let him carry her off the horse.

His feet were not stable, and the entire weight of his body was on him.

However, Yukinoshita didn't say anything, she quickly turned her back and crossed her hands behind her hips.

Uesugi Genshin changed the bucket of water for Wushuang and planned to clean it and brush its fur later.

"Let's go." said Uesugi Genshin.

"Ah."

Afterwards, I sent her back to the apartment, and it was Mr. Hiratsuka who opened the door. The teacher had nothing to do today, and was discussing the initial teaching situation of the past two days with Patrolman Johwa who came over.

Since it was her first time, Shiromai-senpai was a little unsure of herself and needed guidance from Hiratsuka-sensei urgently.

Fortunately, there was someone inside, otherwise Uesugi Genshin would have to run to the student union room to borrow the key from Yukinoshita, then run back here to open the door, and then go back to the student union room to handle the afternoon work.

Although it’s not far, it’s still several kilometers back and forth, and going up and down the stairs is also very tiring.

Before closing the door, it was Yukinoshita Haruno who waved with a smile, "I'm very happy today."

"That's good."

The two of them tacitly agreed not to mention anything unhappy, and then the door closed.

"what......"

In the afternoon, Uesugi Genshin mainly went to the student union office to look at the backlog of documents over the past two days.

"This was submitted by the cooking club." Yukinoshita Yukino handed over a piece of paper from the desk.

"It's a smoker." Uesugi Genshin took a look at the contents on it.

"Yes."

What is written above is that the director of the cooking department took into account the daily catch. If the fish cannot be finished and there is no cold storage, it can be smoked and preserved, which can also increase the flavor.

Indeed, smoked fish is also delicious, and he has eaten it before.

If you don't know how to make an earthen smoker, you really need to find one or several mechanical ones.

"I'll let Yeshan handle it." As he said that, Uesugi Genshin put the application aside.

"and this......"

Yukinoshita Yukino and Uesugi Genshin returned to their previous working state.

Haruno's previous words did not change Uesugi Genshin's attitude towards Yukinoshita.

Isshiki Iroha, who was standing by, was still helping the two of them deal with some small documents, or running errands to various departments in the name of the student union.

"The engineering team has already made a plan, and we will be able to completely close off the Inage Coast next."

Then the coast can be completely turned into their back garden, and it will be OK as long as no one comes.

"Oh~, this is a good idea to use sand. I hope they can build a wall directly on the beach so that I can take a nap on it in the sun at noon."

"Please don't write down your personal fantasies." Yukinoshita Yukino reminded softly, and her gaze became sharp, as if she was half glaring.

"No way." Uesugi Genshin smacked his lips.

"Who knows." Smiling lightly, Yukinoshita Yukino continued to look at the next document.

She would joke with him now, and she had indeed changed a lot compared to her past.

It no longer looked like her, or maybe this was just how she was.

"besides......"

They continued to communicate on the next document until their shared desk was empty and the processed documents had piled up into a small mountain.

Drinking Yukinoshita's black tea for the day, the two of them enjoyed the relaxing time after work, and the air was filled with the aroma of black tea.

Gently putting down the teacup, Yukinoshita Yukino started chatting, "When are we going to Shuchiin?"

"Hmm..." After a brief thought, Uesugi Genshin said, "As for Shuchiin, tomorrow? The day after tomorrow? Any day is fine, but we can't delay it any longer."

"If you wait a few days, you can see another show."

"Hirokawa, Fengbin and the others? How was their rehearsal this time?"

"A lot of songs have been added, many of which are opinions collected." Yukinoshita Yukino quietly shifted her gaze away from him.

"If you wait any longer, it will be next week."

It means not to wait, if you miss it, you miss it.

At worst, he could just let Fengbin sing to him alone.

"It's just the two of us, and Hayasaka also wants to go back. The three of us are traveling light, so we should be back soon."

Chapter 220: Unrivaled in the North

"Be careful, she might not come back after going there." Yukinoshita Yukino smiled meaningfully and raised her face mischievously over the teacup.

"That's really troubling. This possibility does exist." Uesugi Genshin nodded, showing an expression of no surprise.