Chiaki Chihara stood beside the subway station.

She was still in a state of emptiness.

It was still one o 'clock in the afternoon. The late summer sun was a little warm and did not make people feel hot.

However, Chiaki Chihara was a little restless at this moment.

Akaji was standing beside her.

Next, they were going to take a train to Sensō-ji in the district …

So the two of them were going to Sensō-ji?!!!

"Here you go."

Akaji handed her a glass of orange juice.

Chiaki Chihara took it subconsciously.

Only then did she realize that her mouth was very dry, probably because she had eaten barbecued meat.

The orange juice in front of her was just enough to quench her thirst.

"Thank you …"

Chiaki Chihara thanked him softly. When she took the orange juice,

Only then did his mind react bit by bit.

"That,

Akaji Jun, are you serious?

Although Sensō-ji isn't that far from here … "

"Weren't you the one who invited me?" Akaji said lightly.

"Sensō-ji isn't that far from here.

It's not bad to go once in a while.

You don't go out often, right?

It's hard to go out once in a while.

Go to a place you like. "

… What to do!!!

There was no way to refute him!

Chiaki Kihara felt an inexplicable sense of nervousness, but there was also a strange throbbing in this nervousness.

Indeed, she wanted to go to Tokyo to play around … but because of the tight schedule, she had almost no time to go out.

In addition, she was a homebody.

That was why Chiaki Kihara stayed at home for so long.

Although because of the manga, Chiaki Chihara could almost memorize the information about Sensō-ji, seeing it with her own eyes and experiencing it for herself were two different things.

From here to Sensō-ji, she had to take the subway on the Ginza line.

Then, she would get off at Sensō-ji station and walk.

Probably because it was a workday, there were surprisingly few people on the subway today.

Chiaki Chihara sat on the chair with orange juice in her hand. Although her face was expressionless,

However, his heart was in turmoil.

"Do you like Sensō-ji very much?"

Akaji suddenly asked.

Chiaki Chihara was slightly stunned.

She quickly said,

"Yes!

I like it very much!

Like temples, shrines, these things that are related to gods, devils, and ghosts are very interesting! "

— — Because she liked the theme of demons and ghosts, the manga she drew also leaned towards this theme.

In addition, his childhood sweetheart was a demon leader. Chiaki Chihara had always been very interested in this aspect.

"Your manga seems to be related to monsters too." Akaji nodded.

"Because of my profession, it's easier to draw this … Eh?!!!"

Wait!!

Had Akaji Jun read his own manga?!

Why did Akaji, who had been studying so hard, go back to reading shoujo manga?

"I saw it the last time I went to the bookstore."

Probably seeing her surprised expression, Chi Si slightly raised her lips and said in a good mood.

"I heard about you from Momoi before, and I saw that the color pages on the bookshelf were very similar to your style, so I took a look."

"No no no, that!!

It's not me!

I-I-I … "

If the fact that she treated Akaji Jun as one of the male characters was known, she would be beaten to death!

She would definitely be beaten to death!

Was it too late for her to regret it now?

However, Akaji Jun did not seem to talk about this. Seeing Chiaki Chihara shake her head vigorously, he laughed and said,

"I understand. It's time for the next station, let's get off the train."

"Okay!" Chiaki Chihara nodded vigorously.

Probably because of the conversation on the train, the awkward atmosphere between the two seemed to have eased a little.

Chiaki Chihara carefully drank her juice and secretly looked at Akashiji Seijuro who was beside her.

Speaking of which … Although they had been through many things together, Chiaki Chihara did not seem to be in such a strange mood … After all, the few times before were unexpected situations. If she could calm down and think about these things in those situations, she would not be standing here now.

However, today's Akaji Jun … seemed to be a little different from before …

Akaji Jun was wearing a red and black checkered shirt today. The sleeves were only buttoned up to seventy percent, revealing his slightly muscular forearms.

Looking up slightly … The top two buttons of the shirt seemed to be unbuttoned, revealing his collarbone …

Although Chiaki Chihara saw many people at home, she subconsciously swallowed her saliva and continued looking up. Coincidentally, her eyes met a pair of light red eyes.

"What are you looking at?"

A slightly amused voice rang in her ears. Chiaki Chihara instantly wanted to find a hole to bury herself in.

Pull yourself together, Chihara!

It's not like you haven't seen a handsome man before!

How can you be seduced by beauty … Ah no, seduced my ass, what am I thinking!!

"Can't I look at you just because you're looking?!" Chiaki Chihara said angrily.

"I'm just studying the proportions of the human body!!

Don't overthink it! "

"Oh?

What am I overthinking? "

"Let's not talk about things that we already know …" Chiaki Chihara covered her face.

"Akaji Jun, let me tell you, give me three seconds to calm down … Alright, I'm almost done."

After saying that, Chiaki Chihara took a deep breath and pointed at the looming five-story tower not far away.

"Although I really want to say that my hand slipped last night, since you asked me out, there must be something you want to tell me, right?!"

Akashiji Seijuro's face revealed a slightly surprised expression. "Oh, do you know why I asked you out?"

"Of course!

I definitely know! "Chiaki Chihara smiled slightly and extended her finger.

"You must want to ask me about the Inquisitors and the Government of the Hour, right?

Don't worry, now that we've gone through life and death together, I'll tell you whatever you want to know! "

Akashiji Seijuro looked at her in silence for a moment, then said thoughtfully.

"… So that's what you think?"

"What else could it be?

You can't say that you like me, right? "Chiaki Chihara did not know whether to laugh or cry.

"Well!

Since you know the reason, let's move faster!

There's a Dharma Assembly at Sensō-ji every afternoon at two o 'clock!

If you're lucky, you might be able to buy a prayer talisman! "

Akaji did not speak. When Chiaki Chihara grabbed his hand, he paused for a moment, then quickened his pace to catch up.

Although it was the first time Chiaki Chihara came to Sensō-ji, she had already memorized the map of Sensō-ji and was naturally familiar with the terrain.

After twisting and turning, Chiaki Chihara finally found the place where the Dharma Assembly was located.

"I've finally seen it with my own eyes!!

Dharma Assembly, oh Dharma Assembly! "

Chiaki Chihara was so excited that she stood on her tiptoes, her eyes were still wandering around. After getting into the zone, her initial awkwardness was quickly overshadowed by other emotions.

After buying the Sensō-ji prayer talisman, Chiaki Chihara carefully placed it in her backpack.

Although Lu Sheng had given her a similar prayer talisman before, the meaning of her buying it was different.

"Here!

This is for you! "

Chiaki Chihara handed a prayer talisman to Akashiji Seijuro, her eyes seemed to be glowing with something.

"It's said that it brings good luck!

Akaji Jun, you still have a lot of competitions after this, right?

I wish you all the best in martial arts! "

"That's not the right word to use, and our Teiguang Secondary School will never fail."

Akaji took the prayer talisman with a smile on his face, something seemed to be settling in his light red eyes.

"But I'll take your blessings."

"Of course, our Di Guang's basketball team has always been the best!" Chiaki Chihara nodded vigorously, as if to affirm something.

The girl's bouncing figure came into his view. Compared to the solemn expression on her face when they first met, the current Chihara seemed to have become a little more lively.

When they first met, this girl was still reserved but lively — or perhaps, this lively side of her would only be seen by people she was close to.

Even when they were in danger on that chaotic island, this girl still remained calm and stayed by his side …

This kind of her was indeed easy to attract people around her …

Akaji lowered his head slightly, his hand resting on his arm.

The feeling of being hugged that night was still faintly present. The warmth of the hug reminded him of his mother.

Just like him, this girl in front of him was also carrying the same heavy burden.

Other than the five-story pagoda known as one of the "Four Towers of Edo", the Guanyin Hall, which worshipped Guanyin, was also visible upon entering. The classic mortise and tenon structure made the wood closely fit together. From afar, it looked like a whole without any seams, which was particularly pleasing to the eye.

"The origin of Sensō-ji … I remember two brothers went fishing and picked up a Buddha statue. No matter how they threw the statue into the water, it would be picked up again, so they brought it home.

Later on, it was recognized as a Guanyin statue, and then it was worshipped. This is the predecessor of Sensō-ji. "

Chiaki Chihara said while shaking the lot. After picking up the lot he had drawn, he curiously picked it up.

"Hey, is it Muji …"

"Take a look at the lot." Akaji took the lot from Chiaki Chihara's hand.

"First damage, then benefit, like the erosion of the moon, the rebirth of the jade rabbit, the brilliance will fill the room."

"I'll encounter terrible things, but it'll also slowly get better …"

Chiaki Chihara looked at the lot and suddenly fell into silence.

"'Even if there are losses in the beginning, there will be benefits later on. There will be happy things.

Even if the moon becomes small, it will become big again and return to the original full moon. Although hope will become weak, it will be realized later on.

Although the world will become dark when it becomes a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse, it will return to its original state as time passes.

Disasters will pass with time, and wishes will be realized.

When the light of the moon shines into the home, it will become bright and full of joy. '"

Akaji handed the lot to her, and his tone seemed to be gentler.

"Even if you encounter bad things, as long as you are willing to change, to wait, you will definitely welcome the best results.

All in all, it should be a good lot. "

"By the way, Akaji Jun, what is your lot?"

"Little Ji." Akashiji Seijuro unfolded the lot in his hand.

"Righteous and righteous, evil and evil are afraid of offending.

But when the pot is filled with medicine, it will not go away for long. "

"It is precisely because of the correct actions of the Path of Righteousness that we are able to eliminate the disaster.

Once we have evil thoughts, we will be led in the wrong direction. Just like storing effective medicine in a medicine box, we will not lose our cherishing and sincerity. "Chiaki Chihara accurately interpreted it, and thoughtfully tapped her chin.

"Although there are some bad intentions mixed in … as long as we stay true to our hearts, everything will develop in the right direction.

All in all, there are still more benefits to be gained! "

"Mm.

But things like this aren't always accurate, are they? "

"I believe in my lot." Chiaki Chihara gripped the lot in her hand tightly, and the smile on her face gradually faded. Her tone was also slightly lowered.

"Indeed, even if we encounter difficulties, it is not a good idea to be oppressed like this."

"Also, I am not so easily overwhelmed by difficulties, am I not?"

Bad things will always pass … Whether it was the future or the present, there were still more bad things.

But …

Chiaki Chihara secretly looked at the red-haired young man beside her, and a faint golden light appeared in her eyes.