A group of people traveled through a strange world, and I was the only one who was not a refugee.

Go back and wait...what are you waiting for?

In this world context, it is inevitable that people will think too much.

Akita Shin turned his head and saw that they all looked puzzled. He asked back with a strange expression:

"Xiao Ai, there was no 'New Year's Eve Bell' in your previous world?"

"Eh?"

All the girls were stunned.

But everyone reacted quickly.

The night of New Year’s Eve is called “New Year’s Eve” by the Japanese.

At midnight, that is, around 108 o'clock in the evening, temples in cities and towns ring bells times to drive away evil.

People sit quietly and listen to the "New Year's Eve bell". When the bell stops ringing, it means the new year has arrived.

People know about it, but many have only learned about it and have never actually heard the New Year’s Eve bell.

For example, the Nakano sisters, and Kasumigaoka Utaha and others.

In the past, they lived in bustling big cities like Kyoto, and had to travel far to go to shrines and temples to pray for blessings during the New Year.

How can I hear the bells on New Year's Eve?

"Master, I have a question to ask you." Ichinose Honami said.

"Fanbo, whatever you want to ask, just ask directly. I told you a long time ago that as long as you are at home, there is no need to worry so much."

Akita Zhen smiled helplessly. It was some distance from the outer gate to the villa, so he certainly didn't mind answering their questions.

There's nothing important now, so there's no need to rush. Just walk slowly.

"Good~"

Ichinose Honami smiled and nodded, then said with a puzzled expression:

"Hui told me that you said before that many traditions before the Extraordinary Era cannot be held."

"Especially for this kind of ritualistic part, wouldn't it attract weirdness or lead to the birth of something weird?"

Hearing this, all the girls looked at him.

Although they knew that if there was real danger, the Kyoto officials would not allow the New Year's Eve bell to be rung, they still couldn't help but feel curious when someone brought it up.

"So this is what you're worried about, Fanbo."

Akita Shin raised his hand and rubbed his chin for a moment, then explained with a faint smile:

"I haven't learned in detail whether it will attract weird things, but I know the most important point."

"The 108 New Year's Eve bells are sounded from the temples of the six true gods."

The girls were slightly stunned, then suddenly realized.

That being the case, there's nothing to worry about.

After returning to the villa, everyone, including Xue's mother, stayed in the hall chatting and waiting for the New Year's Eve bell to ring.

It is worth mentioning that Kaguya Shinomiya, who has a good work and rest schedule, has been drooping her eyelids for a long time.

The reason she persisted until now was not only because she didn't want to spoil the fun, but she was also looking forward to her first New Year in the other world.

I don’t know if it was a coincidence, but the place where Shinomiya Kaguya sat was right next to Akita Shin.

Seeing her head moving up and down and looking drowsy, Akita Makoto raised his lips slightly.

While in a daze, Kaguya Shinomiya felt someone gently picking her up.

But the sleepiness was too strong...

The hand that was originally intended to push gently, couldn't help but turn it into a hug.

Akita Makoto lowered his head slightly, looking at her cute sleeping face. He no longer had any desire to tease her and just held her in his arms.

The girls didn't think anything of it.

On the contrary, after seeing this scene, Nakano Miku also leaned over and rested her head comfortably on his shoulder.

Soon, the position on the other side was also occupied by Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Seeing this, the maid and others who had ideas in mind but were a step slower had no choice but to give up the idea of ​​going over.

Just like that, the hall gradually became quiet.

Time passed quietly until the New Year's Eve bell slowly rang.

"Boom-thump-thump-"

"..."

The sound of six melodious bells, coming from different directions, quickly spread throughout Kyoto.

For a time, it continued.

Shinomiya Kaguya shuddered.

The moment she opened her eyes, her pretty face turned red instantly.

"Your Excellency..."

Akita Shin patted her hand gently and said nothing.

Seeing that he had no intention of letting go of her, Kaguya Shinomiya could only suppress her shyness and continue to put her arms around his neck.

When I turned around, I realized that the fireworks outside the window had stopped at some point.

Before she had time to think about it, when the next New Year's Eve bell rang, her distracting thoughts gradually faded away, just like Hayasaka Ai and others.

Akita Shin listened to the bells coming from all directions and glanced at the girls one by one.

Just like in his first year, when he heard the bell, his mood would inexplicably become calm and he would be immersed in it.

Because of……

After thinking for a while without any clue, Akita stopped thinking.

I don’t know how long it took, but when the last bell rang, the women came back to their senses one after another.

"Happy New Year, my Lord!"

Fujiwara Chika was the first to come over, and after she finished speaking, she looked at him expectantly.

Of course Akita Shin understood what she was thinking. He smiled, raised his hand and tapped her head lightly.

"Oh~ Sir, the new year has just begun. Hitting the head will make people stupid."

"New Year's presents will have to wait until morning."

Noticing that Kaguya Shinomiya twisted her body slightly in his arms, Akita Shin let her go while smiling.

Upon hearing this, those who were planning to go back to the bedroom to get him New Year's gifts gave up the idea.

"Happy New Year, my lord."

The maid came forward second, and then it was the next person's turn.

In response to their New Year's greetings, Akita Makoto smiled and nodded, accepting them all.

After a while, this step was completed.

Everyone chatted for a while, and Yuki's mother, Sayuri Sawamura, and Yuigahama Asuna were the first to leave.

Then there are Kato Megumi, who is pregnant, Sawamura Eriri, and Miura Yumiko.

They each hugged Akita Shin gently, gave each other a kiss, and then left to wash up and prepare to rest.

Including Sakayanagi Arisu who had not yet gone to bed, the rest of the people stayed in the hall tacitly.

Akita really had to admit that he had a bit of a headache.

Although his own physique was strong enough, he could handle it with everyone except the little princess whose body could not bear it at the moment.

But I'm going on a trip tomorrow, if I sleep too late...

And to be honest, it's not a very pleasant thing when there are too many people taking a break.

Based on the wonderful experiences over the past six months, Akita Shin thinks three to four people are best.

Both parties will feel physically and mentally happy.

but……

Akita Shin thinks that this year is the first day of the new year, and it is indeed a good day worth indulging... and worth celebrating.

Thinking of this, he no longer hesitated.

It’s okay to get up late. Anyway, we have three days to go out for fun, so there is plenty of time.

"Arisu stay, everyone else get ready to rest."

Hearing this, Kasumigaoka Utaha and others were stunned.

Before they could feel disappointed or have other thoughts, everyone except Sakayanagi Arisu felt their spirits lifted.

"This is……"

The women understood.

How could Yukinoshita Yukino not understand when she saw Shinomiya Kaguya, Ichinose Honami and her sister with a smile on their faces?

Including the real master, there are twelve people...

She was actually a little reluctant to be with so many people, but she still left first to make preparations.

Wait until there are only two people left in the living room.

Arisu Sakayanagi followed Makoto Akita and headed towards the washroom.

She thought for a moment and said, "Sir, actually I..."

"Not in a hurry."

Akita Shin interrupted her with a chuckle and pretended to chuckle, "Arisu, are you looking forward to it?"

Sakayanagi Arisu was stunned for a moment, and then a cute blush appeared on both sides of her cheeks.

She raised her hand to smooth the hair beside her ear, then walked to him in two or three steps and stood on tiptoe.

Due to the height difference between them, even if she stood on tiptoe, with her petite figure, it would be difficult for her lips to reach the height of Akita Makoto's ears.

I saw her with her hands gently resting on her chest, as if she wanted to whisper something.

Akita smiled and bent down slightly.

"My Lord, if you wish, you may..."

The first words are normal, but the subsequent words...

Akita knew that she wasn't the type to be shy, but after hearing this, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

He had to admit that he felt warmed by these bold words.

"What do you think?"

The little princess slowly put down her raised feet and smiled sweetly.

In Akita Shin's opinion, this was somewhat provocative.

Well... he must be taught a lesson.

Thinking of this, Akita Zhen looked calm and said, "Go wash up."

Seeing that he didn't seem to have any plans to do anything, Sakayanagi Arisu frowned slightly, feeling a little disappointed.

How could I not feel ashamed when I said something like that?

But why...

Could it be that Your Excellency thinks that what I just said was too shameless?

Noticing that he had already walked far away, Sakayanagi Arisu had to suppress the random thoughts in his mind and quickly catch up.

There is no need to elaborate on the washing process.

But this time, Akita really didn't let her wait, and said, "Arisu, you should brush your teeth together, and go back to rest early."