Daily life in Zongman

Fujiwara Haru was stunned for a moment, and the happy expression on his face disappeared.

Xue No Shen Dong was a little flustered, but she still kept smiling as she opened the gift and found a plum blossom inside. She picked it up and sniffed it: "Hmm~ It smells so good! I like it very much!"

She looked at Fujiwara Haru and found that his face was expressionless. He tried to express more joy in his tone: "I'm very happy! I like it very much!"

Fujiwara Haru read in a deadpan tone, "Ms. Yukino, you should take it out and smell it."

Xue No Shendong took out the plum blossom, and the feeling of the pendant was instantly transmitted to her hand. She found that there was a hairpin hanging under the plum blossom branch.

The hairpin is made entirely of ice blue crystal, with plum blossom branches and leaves at the end, and a tassel. It is elegant and beautiful, and is a hairpin that perfectly matches Yukino's light blue hair color in late winter.

Yukino Fuyu showed a genuinely surprised expression on her face, and looked at Fujiwara Haru, and found that he had a smile on his face as if he had successfully played a prank.

She carefully removed the hairpin: "Fujiwara-kun! I'm so happy about this surprise!"

"There's more."

"Eh?"

She was stunned for a moment, and carefully checked the gift box, only to find that it was empty.

"Turn it over and open it again."

Xue No Shen Dong did as she was told and found that there was a small compartment at the bottom of the gift box, which was filled with daifuku.

"This is the New Year's Daifuku that Tamaya bought. I tried it and it's delicious."

Fujiwara Haru was hugged while she was still explaining, and a soft and happy voice was heard in her ears: "I'm very happy~ I'm very happy~ I'm very happy~"

"Wait a moment, next is the New Year's gift I prepared for Fujiwara Haru!"

Yukino Shindong let go of Fujiwara Haru, ran to the bedroom excitedly, and took out the gift box hidden in the corner of the closet.

She ran back to the sofa with her hands behind her back and took out a box from behind her: "Jiangjiang! New Year's gift!"

After opening it with great anticipation, Fujiwara Haru discovered that it was divided into two boxes. The first box contained a brand new phone, which surprised her greatly. After all, having a phone of your own in sixth grade was truly impressive, the best in the class!

Then he opened the second box and saw the small machine inside. He paused for a moment, looked up at Miss Yukino, and then looked down at the small machine and three small cassettes inside the box.

Ms. Yukino's voice was as gentle as ever, with a sweet taste: "Jiangjiang! Surprise!~"

Fujiwara Haru took the small machine out of the box. It was not big and could be held in his small hands.

The full name of this little machine: GAME BOY ADVANCE

Abbreviation: GBA, a portable game console with a plug-in card.

The other three small cartridges are dedicated game cartridges for it, namely: Pokémon, Kirby 2: Mirror Labyrinth, and Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town.

Fujiwara Haru didn't know how to describe his mood. He felt very strange at the moment.

This thing is not what he wants most "now", but it is the toy he desires most in his dreams. This year, he spends two or three days in his dreams every day. In his dreams, he is already ten years old and has spent more than two years.

In my dream last year, a group of volunteers came to He Miao Orphanage. They came to help clean and play with the children. One of the older brothers brought a GBA.

Fujiwara Haru played for a while, and then the character in the game died, so another child took over. That afternoon, he played three times with three lives, and then the group of volunteers left in the evening.

For the next year, he never got to play with such an interesting toy again. Even a year later, at the He Miao Orphanage, he still discussed the game console with his friends from time to time, talking about how he should have operated it to avoid death and how to play it longer.

"Ms. Yukino... this... why did you think of buying this..."

"Hmm~ Last time when I went shopping with Fujiwara-kun at the supermarket, you kept staring at this third prize in the raffle area."

The GBA wasn't the best console in 2014, it was only a third-place prize.

Fujiwara Haru pursed his lips. His heart was filled not only with emotion and joy, but also with a bittersweet feeling. He felt a wave of emotions he couldn't articulate, a feeling he couldn't describe. This was only a third-place prize, but it was a treasure he'd only dreamed of in the He Miao Orphanage. He didn't know when he'd possessed it in his previous life.

Perhaps, when he grows up and earns his first fortune, he will own a Game Boy Advance (GBA). Or perhaps, it won't be a GBA, but a bigger and better game console. But now, at the age of ten, Fujiwara Haru has it, a game console that belongs to him.

He was diligently preparing a New Year's gift, and Miss Yukino had been meticulously caring for him. This love that he had never consciously revealed was discovered, cared for, and given a corresponding gift.

He was really happy and joyful.

He wanted to say that he would take care of Miss Yukino for the rest of his life, he wanted to say that he would make Miss Yukino happy and healthy, he wanted to say that he would do his best to protect her.

In the end, Fujiwara Haru just uttered a simple sentence: "Thank you, I am very happy, Miss Yukino, I am very happy."

The New Year's bell rang. Xue No Shen Dong looked at the misty Fujiwara Haru and held him in her arms, saying softly and slowly: "Happy New Year~"

——End of Chapter————

Note ①-"Godzilla": From the world view of "Weathering with You", it appears in the background of the comic exhibition at 37:08.

29. New Year, New Beginning

On January 2015, 1, it was snowing, and Fujiwara Haru was woken up early by Miss Yukino.

"We have to go to the New Year's Shrine today, Fujiwara-kun, hurry up."

Gentle-hearted Ms. Yukino rarely rushed anyone, and after a moment's reflection, he understood why. If they went earlier, there would be fewer people passing by, and Ms. Yukino wanted to complete her visit while there were fewer people around and return home quickly.

It's Ms. Yukino who has a mild social anxiety.

Fujiwara Haru quickly finished washing up and went out with Miss Yukino. The two came to the nearby Asakusa Shrine, where a fox god was enshrined.

On the way, I heard someone say, "The rice god is very powerful."

"I made a wish to not have insomnia every day, and recently I really haven't had insomnia, which is amazing."

"Really? Then I'm going to wish for 10 million yen!"

"Hey, this won't work. You have to be sincere and not greedy."

“I really want to win the jackpot!”

Fujiwara Haru, held by Miss Yukino's hand, passed through the shrine's torii gate. As they climbed the stairs, the people around them became quieter and quieter, and they spoke in whispers. It was no longer possible to hear the conversations of passers-by.

I heard hurried footsteps behind me and someone patted my shoulder. I turned around and saw it was Nishimiya Shoko. She had also come to this shrine to worship.

The two houses are not far from each other, but it is also a good fate that we bump into each other when we come to worship at the same time in the morning.

Nishimiya Shoko did not choose to speak loudly at the shrine. She used sign language to express: Good morning.

Fujiwara Haru replied in sign language: Good morning.

Nishimiya Glass had a bright smile on her face and raised her wrist to gesture for the bracelet on it. The bracelet had green four-leaf clovers intertwined with each other, and the clerk said it symbolized a lucky life.

Glass sign language: Thank you, it’s a New Year’s gift, I like it very much!

Sign language: Daifuku is delicious too!

Sign language: The flowers are beautiful too!

Sign language: Bracelet! I love it!

Then, Nishimiya Glass carefully took out a small box from her pocket. She had been planning to look for the New Year's gift from Fujiwara Harutoki after the shrine visit, and now was just the right time.

Sign language: New Year’s gift, open it when you get home.

Fujiwara Haru put away the small box and replied to her: OK.

The two of them were standing in line, chatting in sign language, while Nishimiya Yaeko and Yukino Fuyu stood by and watched until it was their turn to pay their respects, and then they stood side by side.

Throw in a five-yen incense coin, put your hands together, clap twice, then bow your head and make a wish.

Fujiwara Haru's wish was simple: "I hope that Miss Yukino and I will be healthy. Oh, and I also want Nishimiya Naoko. Should I also include Nishimiya's mother? And should I also include Nishimiya's grandmother? And Yuzuru-chan."

He found that his wish was becoming more and more complicated. Finally, he thought about it carefully and simplified it a lot: [I hope Miss Yukino is in good health.]

When he opened his eyes, he found that everyone had finished their worship and was waiting on the side. Fujiwara Haru walked over quickly.

The snowflakes in the sky fluttered and fell on their heads, and were gently brushed away by Miss Yukino. The four of them ate takoyaki together, drew lots, and completed the New Year's visit to the shrine.

After returning home, Fujiwara Haru opened the small box and found a necklace inside. The metal had a cool touch, and the one-handed sword pendant was his favorite. He took it out and wore it for a while, but because he was not used to wearing something close to his neck, he took it off again and carefully stored it away.

The snow outside the window gradually became heavier, and the small town fell into silence in winter. It was not until school started in mid-January that the town returned to its former bustle.

The third semester of the sixth grade in elementary school is not long, only about two months. When the falling snow becomes smaller and stops, it is the beginning of spring in March.

Fujiwara Haru took two photos at the school gate, he and Miss Yukino took them together.

The background of one photo is Minato Elementary School, the background of one photo is Waseda University, one photo shows Fujiwara Haru wearing school uniform, and the other photo shows Miss Yukino wearing graduation hakama.

Both of them graduated, Fujiwara Haru from elementary school and Yukino Fuyu from university.

It was the first time that Fujiwara Haru went to a big city, the first time that he rode a train, the first time that he ate at KFC, and the first time that he visited an aquarium.

He took many photos with his mobile phone. After returning to the small town, he went to find Nishimiya Glass with joy. He wanted to share the scenery he saw this time.

After he left, Yukino Shindong waited quietly at home. Not long after, there was a knock on the door.

The Snow Girl sensed the Snow Girl outside the door.

She stood up, opened the door, motioned for the other party to sit down, and went to make two cups of tea.

The visiting Snow Girl released her power: "Isn't it too hot?"

Yukino Shindong frowned slightly as she watched her cool down the living room. Without saying much, she sat down opposite her and handed her the brewed tea.

The visiting Snow Girl took a sip of tea and went straight to the point: "Yukino Shindong, you should know it very well. As a child raised by your family since childhood, you only have three paths after graduating from university.

One is to get married right after graduation. The family will arrange a marriage partner for you, and you can get married and have children right away, without worries for the rest of your life.

The second is to join the family business and work, which will at least pay back twice the cost of raising you.

The third is to join the Supernatural Administration Bureau and become a member of the Snow Girl faction to increase the family's voice.

Xue No Shendong, have you thought about your next choice?"

After the conversation was over, the visiting Snow Woman lowered her head to drink tea, awaiting a response. She was a member of the Snow Woman clan, sent to determine the future of this Snow Woman, who had drifted from the family's periphery.

In the past, the Snow Girls lived deep in the snowy mountains, rarely appearing in public. However, with the development of technology in recent years, even the deepest mountains are no longer inaccessible. They have gradually emerged from the mountains and hidden among the people, gathering together to form a loose family.

They would raise orphans and help other snow women in need. Relying on their extraordinary abilities, they gradually gained a foothold in modern society and expanded and became stronger.

These three choices are the greatest help they can provide to their fellow Snow Girls.

Including the first option, marriage. It can even be said that this is the biggest help. Most snow girls will choose the first option for two reasons.

1. If a snow woman does not become pregnant after adulthood, her sexual desire will increase year by year. Unless she raises a child, her sexual desire is second only to that of a succubus.

2. It is difficult for the Snow Girl to find a partner.

It is very difficult for them to find a partner because there are two sayings circulating in the extraordinary world.

"Anyone who gets involved with the Snow Woman will become unfortunate."

"Men who marry a snow woman will die young."

These two sentences are not rumors, but have a basis in reality. The husbands of snow women always have various accidents, and the husbands of non-pregnant snow women are even more prone to accidents.

Scientifically speaking, this is due to their dull minds and lack of concentration, but the supernatural world focuses more on mysticism, and people prefer to believe that the Snow Girl Clan carries a curse.

This makes it difficult for snow girls to find compatible partners, and also makes marriage the most popular option among snow girls who have just reached adulthood.

Yukino Shindong took a sip of tea and responded to the visiting snow girl: "I will join the Supernatural Management Bureau."

The visiting snow women were somewhat surprised. This choice was mostly made by widowed snow women, who, after losing their spouse and unwilling to find another, opted to join a business or the Supernatural Affairs Bureau to make a living. Few snow women who had just reached adulthood would choose this option, unless they already had a loved one.

She looked around and saw the clothes drying on the balcony: "Did you adopt a child?"

Yukino Shindong nodded.

The visiting snow girl understood that this kind of thing is not common in modern times, but in the past, there were many snow girls adopting children.

Normally, these children would be eaten completely, leaving nothing behind.

Given this situation, the visiting snow girl could only remind him: "Yukino Shindong, you must remember one thing."

"The criminal law states that it is illegal to have sexual intercourse with a boy before he is 16 years old."

The older woman spoke very bluntly, and Yukino Shindong's face instantly turned red: "I, I... I... It's not because of this..."

The visiting Snow Girl comforted him: "Okay, okay, I know, but I still have to say that the Juvenile Protection Act also protects him. You can't commit a crime."

Yukino Fuyuki took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and retorted: "My relationship with Fujiwara-kun is pure. I, Yukino Fuyuki, will never do anything to him. Absolutely! Absolutely not!"

The visiting snow woman nodded casually. She was well-informed and didn't take Yukino Shindong's assurance seriously. "Just remember this. Someone will come within three days to handle the formalities for joining the Supernatural Administration. If you want to formally adopt a child, you can ask her to handle it at the same time."

After Xue No Shen Dong drank the tea, she whispered a thank you: "Thank you..."

The visiting Snow Woman gave her some instructions for joining the Supernatural Administration and then left. Yukino Shindong saw her off, then breathed a sigh of relief as she watched her leave. She closed the door and returned to the living room, turning on the air conditioner to warm.

Thinking back to what the Snow Girl had just said, she still felt a little embarrassed and annoyed. Really, who did he take her for? She was not a nympho!

Forget it, forget it, ignorance is not a crime. Xue No Shen Dong got up and started preparing today's dinner.