Stardew Valley of Gensokyo

It’s over! It's completely over now!

Akina Ze also waved his hands, trying to adjust his landing direction.

But it's a pity...

thump~

It was a slight impact through a blanket.

Under the dim moonlight.

Akina Sawa also held Shameimaru Aya in her arms...

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Pure Color

A dreamless night.

Early in the morning, Akina Sawa also crawled out of bed and looked at the somewhat unfamiliar ceiling. Yes, this was no longer his home.

He's currently staying at the Hakurei Shrine.

After quietly getting dressed, Akina Ze also sat down cross-legged.

He touched his right cheek.

There is some redness and slight pain there.

This suggests that last night was definitely not a dream.

Ah... how could I suddenly do something like that...?

Akina Ze also touched his right cheek and sighed softly.

Thinking about it now, I really can't believe it; my earlobes are even a little red.

However, if he had to do it all over again, he would definitely do the same thing.

After all, beauty is pleasing to the eye and makes one's mouth water.

But what happens after the initial enjoyment?

Akina Ze also remembered that Wenwen had hurriedly run away with a flushed face last night.

If someone only got slapped and didn't do anything else, it shouldn't mean they dislike you, right?

The more Akina Sawa thought about it, the more apprehensive he became.

What should I do if Wenwen really distances herself from me because of this?

Forget it, let's think of something positive.

With things having come to this point, Akina shook his head, suppressing some of his negative emotions.

But the memories from last night just wouldn't go away.

The aroma lingers on the lips and teeth, though not as bouncy as jelly, its smooth and tender texture carries a hint of tea fragrance...

Even now, thinking back on it still feels like being there, and it's so captivating.

Especially the way Wenwen ran away with a shy expression at the end...

"Ze Ye-kun, what's with that expression?"

A hand patted Akina Zeya on the shoulder.

Look up.

It turns out to be Reimu Hakurei.

I don't know when she came from next door.

It seems he was too focused on reminiscing to notice the person coming in.

"Reimu, you're here. I just remembered something that's been bothering me."

Akina Ze also wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth and replied.

"What could possibly make you make that face?" Reimu Hakurei said with a hint of disdain. "I thought you were just daydreaming when you woke up."

Upon hearing this, Akina Ze became somewhat restless.

"Do I look strange? It can't be that bad, can it?"

Akina Ze also rubbed his cheeks.

"Never mind, I came to talk to you about something," Reimu Hakurei said, waving her hand.

"From today onwards, the cooking at Hakurei Shrine will be your responsibility, Sawa-kun."

"I believe in your skills!"

It's time to come.

No wonder Reimu and Marisa were arguing so fiercely yesterday. I was thinking I wasn't that popular, and now I know it was because of this.

That's fine too, I'll just use it to pay the rent.

Akina Sawa nodded, agreeing to Hakurei Reimu's request.

"Then go now, I'm so hungry~"

"I'm so happy," Reimu Hakurei said.

"Really, why the rush?"

"I'm hungry!"

"Fine, I give up."

Akina Sawa also pushed open the door and walked towards the kitchen.

time flies.

Thanks to the leftover food from last night, Akina Ze also wrapped the remaining rice in the rice cooker into rice balls, and paired them with some side dishes to complete today's breakfast.

After heating it slightly in a steamer, Akina Ze brought it to the living room.

By this time, Reimu Hakurei had been waiting there for quite some time.

When she saw the steaming food in Akina Zeye's hands, her eyes lit up.

When Akina Sawa reached Reimu Hakurei, he placed breakfast on the plate in front of her.

"Eat it while it's hot," Akina Ze instructed.

After lifting the lid, Reimu Hakurei poked the rice ball in the plate with her chopsticks.

"Hey~ Zeya-kun, isn't there anything better to eat? I want to eat saury~"

"You don't have any saury in your shopping basket, how can I cook it for you?"

"Hmph! Stingy!"

"Wait? How am I stingy? How am I supposed to conjure up something I don't have...?"

Akina Sawa was also somewhat speechless.

He searched the kitchen thoroughly but found nothing of value; it was practically empty.

We're only able to serve breakfast now thanks to the leftovers from last night.

Although Reimu Hakurei complained a little, she still obediently picked up the rice ball from the plate and started eating.

The two big white teeth in front of the door open and close like a squirrel's, and its hands move in sync, making it look just like a little squirrel.

"Pfft!" Akina Ze couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Hey! What are you laughing at?"

Reimu Hakurei looked over suspiciously.

"No, I just suddenly remembered something funny. You keep eating, don't mind me."

Reimu Hakurei snorted and continued to focus on the food in front of her.

Although it was just a rice ball, she ate it very seriously, licking the rice grains left on her fingers from time to time, showing that she didn't want to waste any.

We've had enough of laughing.

Akina Ze also looked at the dumplings on his plate, picked one up and took a bite.

Hmm... it's a little hard, probably because it sat there overnight and dried out a bit.

Should this kind of rice be used to make fried rice?

However, it was indeed a bit hard, and Akina Ze also felt a blockage in his throat, probably because there was a large clump of rice stuck there.

Akina Sawa couldn't help but reach for the kettle in the middle of the table, intending to pour some water and rinse the rice ball down.

but......

He grasped a soft hand, a sensation completely different from the feel of the kettle's handguard.

Akina Ze also looked up and saw that what he was holding was not a kettle, but Reimu's hand across from him.

"Feel sorry."

Subconsciously, Akina Sawa also withdrew his hand.

"Hmm...it's okay."

Reimu Hakurei also withdrew her hand.

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Both of them kept their eyes fixed on the rice balls in front of them, neither daring to look up at the other side.

However, even the largest rice ball has its limits, especially at such a rapid pace.

The two quickly finished their breakfast.

Seeing that Reimu Hakurei had finished eating.

Akina Sawa also stood up, intending to take everything back to the kitchen.

He had only taken a few steps when he suddenly saw something familiar, placed next to Reimu Hakurei's legs.

A feather that is entirely black.

dong dong!

That's the sound of a heart beating.

How did this thing end up next to Reimu? That can't be!

For no apparent reason, Akina Sawa also felt a heavy pressure.

He seemed to notice Akina Sawaya's gaze.

Reimu Hakurei tilted her head and took the feather in her hand.

"I found this when I was tidying your sheets. When will you start shedding more, hahaha."

"Maybe I accidentally got it stuck on when I was out?"

Akina Ze also chuckled and explained.

"But they look quite nice. I feel like if I made a few more, I could make a fan. Wouldn't that be beautiful?"

Reimu Hakurei twirled the feather in her hand between her fingertips.

Akina Ze also said with a tense face, "It should be very beautiful, but this is the only one I have."

"Really? Here you go."

Reimu Hakurei walked over, placed the feather in Sawaya Akina's palm, and gently twirled it.

"I think a solid-color feather fan would look better."

......

Chapter Thirty: Floating

Although he was only staying at the Hakurei Shrine and didn't have to worry about his daily meals, the bland food he had been eating for the past few days had made Akira's mouth water.