Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　Or it could be to thank the farmer.

　(Outrageous remarks)

　Cong Yu's black yukata was made of fine material, with light white cloud patterns embroidered on it, making her look elegant yet approachable.

　Her long, black, and smooth hair fell naturally, draped over her shoulders, and slightly concealed her collarbone and slender neck.

　The yukata's neckline was slightly open, giving it a somewhat unrestrained feel.

　"Was this battle difficult? It took a long time."

　As Cong Yu spoke, he yawned lightly and snatched the chocolate from Xiao Cui's mouth, saying, "There will be a lot of sweets at the summer festival, so Xiao Cui shouldn't eat any more sweets, or she won't be able to eat them later."

　With that expression, Cong Yu popped the chocolate in her hand into her mouth.

　Xiao Cui didn't say anything when the chocolate was taken away. Instead, she happily leaned against Cong Yu's long hair and rubbed against him with a grin.

　Yao Chuanguang: "..."

　Blue Sky Nagisa: "..."

　Noticing the two of them standing there in a daze, Cong Yu, who was quietly leaning against the sofa, turned to look at them and said, "What are you doing? Hurry up and change your clothes, we're about to leave."

　Yaochuan Guang immediately came to his senses.

　She awkwardly walked to her room to change into a yukata, while Lan Tianzhu gasped in shock.

　It has contributed to global warming.

　"Cong Yu, you're going too far..."

　Lan Tianzhu said, but he couldn't find any adjectives in his heart... because he had already said words like "handsome" and "beautiful" many times.

　Even the words "魅" (mei) and "妖" (yao) have been used many times.

　Therefore, the adjective that Lan Tianzhu can use is—

　"too exaggerated."

　Chapter 199 It's finally Lan Tianzhu's turn to be confused.

　What is the summer festival about?

　People worship deities, pray for a bountiful harvest, for health, and for longevity. Therefore, long ago, people would visit temples and shrines during this festival.

　In addition, people would sing and dance to pray for rain during the summer drought.

　This also leads to water-related activities such as "smashing water balloons" and "catching goldfish".

　And now...

　It's basically a day when I wear a yukata and wander around the streets, playing all sorts of games like scooping goldfish, and buying things to eat.

　What? You're asking where the temple is? And where the gods are?

　God is in my heart (I am certain).

　Well, modern Japanese people don't go to worship gods unless something really bad happens... or maybe they'll go to a shrine and ring a bell during the New Year or something.

　Or perhaps it's because there's an exam coming up, or a family member is sick, that they'll think of God, otherwise...

　play!

　I just want to have fun.

　……

　"Whoosh!"

　Yao Chuanguang held a toy bow and arrow, stood in front of the stall, and aimed the bow at the balloons on the cardboard wall...

　"Whoosh!"

　The stance looks quite unique, but the accuracy... how should I put it? It's not exactly a perfect shot, but it's more like a series of misses.

　A person pays to play this game and has ten chances to shoot. The rewards vary depending on the number of successful shots.

　Yao Chuanguang's words are a small commemorative coin.

　Because she missed all the balloons... Missing all the balloons and hitting only one balloon have the same reward, it's like a consolation prize.

　"Ugh, why..."

　Yao Chuanguang said somewhat dejectedly, putting down the toy bow and arrow in his hand: "I didn't hit a single balloon."

　Upon hearing her words, Lan Tianzhu, who was standing behind her, immediately smiled and took the bow and arrow, saying, "Xiao Guang, how lame."

　However, Yaochuan Guang felt it wasn't her fault... Normally speaking, her aim was pretty good.

　Why is this happening?

　This is Yaochuan Guang talking to himself.

　"Because you were unlucky, the bow and arrow were tampered with, so the trajectory of the arrow was somewhat random... Winning the grand prize depends on luck."

　Cong Yu quietly exposed the stall owner's scheme, laughing, "But the owner didn't go too far... he was just having some fun."

　To put it bluntly, even the grand prize is just a plush toy; I reckon they'll still give away a few today.

　It's just a different way of "lottery".

　"Huh? So, am I really that unlucky?"

　Yao Chuanguang was somewhat doubtful of life. She stared in disbelief as Lan Tianzhu popped three balloons and then received a keychain and a commemorative coin.

　"No...or rather, not only that."

　As Cong Yu spoke, she ate the takoyaki in her hand: "Ugh - your and Lan Tianzhu's archery techniques are both wrong... that's just a toy bow, even if you draw it fully, the arrow will still fall."

　Why do you all expect that the place you aim at will be the place where you hit the target?

　Did you think it was a magic spell? Is this some kind of occupational hazard for magical girls? Can't you calculate bullet drop?

　"What? There's such a saying?"

　Yao Chuanguang was somewhat surprised, then immediately attracted by the pastries in Cong Yu's hand. She opened her mouth wide and exclaimed, "Ah—!"

　Made such a sound.

　Cong Yu: "..."

　After a moment of silence, Cong Yu picked up a takoyaki (octopus ball) and stuffed it into her mouth.

　“Amam Amam—”

　As Yaochuan Guang was chewing, Lantian Zhu, holding the prize, came over. She tilted her head and opened her mouth towards Cong Yu: "Ah—"

　Are you coming too?

　Cong Yu rolled her eyes at her and gave her one as well.

　Then, at that moment, Cong Yu felt her buttocks being touched... Judging from the force, it wasn't unintentional.

　Haha, okay.

　Why is it me again?

　If you're going to grope someone, can't you pick a woman?!

　"..." Cong Yu immediately reached out and grabbed that hand, then turned her head angrily to meet the other person's gaze... It was a man with a look of astonishment on his face.

　His face showed surprise at Cong Yu's quick reaction.

　Moreover, as Cong Yu turned around, the astonishment on his face turned into shock: "A...a man?"

　In response, Cong Yufei kicked out, hitting his opponent squarely in the groin.

　You can't survive without fighting!

　Rider Kick!

　"bump!!!"

　The sound of a genuine explosion mingled with the sound of arrows popping balloons. Although it was much louder, it didn't attract much attention.

　Yes, that's awesome.

　It's genuinely a hit!

　"Ah……

　"

　With a disdainful wipe of her shoes on the person lying on the ground, Cong Yu stuffed the last takoyaki into her mouth.

　Then, with a "smack," he slapped the box containing the remaining sauce and bonito flakes onto the head of the pale-faced man.

　This was done as compensation for his violent behavior.

　Then, cheers erupted from all around... not because of Cong Yu's actions, but because today's champion had been crowned!

　"Great--"

　"What an amazing young girl."

　"Congratulations, here's your prize!"

　"..." Then, under the watchful eyes of Cong Yu, Yao Chuan Guang, and Lan Tian Zhu, Xiao Cui happily hugged the big plush bear and walked over with a keychain, a small tag, and a commemorative coin in her pocket.

　"Brother and sister, I hit the bullseye every time!"

　As she said this, Xiao Cui stepped on the man's face on the ground, then tilted her head and smiled, not finding anything strange about it.

　Cong Yu smiled and patted her head, praising, "You're really good... So are you planning to take the bear to the summer festival?"

　Xiao Cui didn't have any other options.

　"Hmm... I guess I'll just have to keep holding him."

　"..." Yao Chuan Guang looked at the giant plush bear, which was even taller than Xiao Cui, and suddenly remembered something: "Right, Cong Yu, you... you know how to do that, don't you?"

　What? Which one?

　Amidst the confused looks from Cong Yu, Lan Tianzhu, and Xiao Cui, Yao Chuan Guang organized his thoughts: "That one, like the King of Fengdu... that snake that can store things inside, I've seen it in a video."

　"..." Did Hikaru Yokawa see the video of me fighting monsters outside Fuuto and pulling my sword out of the Jormungandr train?

　Cong Yu thought for a moment, then feigned confusion: "Huh? What video... wasn't that used for attacks?"

　Seeing Cong Yu's confusion, Lan Tianzhu was stunned.

　Wait a minute? Why wouldn't Cong Yu know? Could it be that he isn't...? But it seems like he really doesn't know anything.

　"It's about stuffing something into the snake's mouth."

　Yao Chuan Guang gestured wildly, while Cong Yu, looking completely bewildered, hid in a corner with everyone and summoned the Jormungandr train.

　Then, they stuffed Xiao Cui's plush bear inside... and then took it out again.

　"What? It actually works!"

　Cong Yu exclaimed in surprise.

　"Great! Congyu-chan, please put the commemorative coin in for me too. I didn't bring my backpack out, so it's inconvenient for me to take it out."

　Yaochuan Guang said this.

　-

　Lan Tianzhu fell into deep thought; she was completely confused…

　Am I just constantly outsmarting thin air?

　Chapter 200 The Magical Girl Who Can't Gain Weight

　Cong Yu sat in a pavilion with a wide view of the night sky... Yao Chuan Guang sat beside her.

　The atmosphere of the summer festival doesn't seem as strong as it used to be.

　In the past, after the singing and dancing, everyone would sit in the pavilion or outside, waiting to watch the fireworks.

　Now, there's no one left in this pavilion.

　Many people went home after playing for a while... because they had to go to work the next day, so they couldn't stay until the fireworks display.

　Cong Yu and the others, on the other hand, did not have this kind of trouble...

　Play until you're completely satisfied.