Chapter 187: Suguha's Inner Feeling of Inequality [asking for monthly votes]
After getting off the train at the corresponding seat, Sawayama Haruno discovered that the scenery of Togetsukyo Bridge was a bit ordinary.
It is better to say that it is far from it.
Putting aside the crowds, the scenery around Togetsukyo Bridge also seems inexplicably "pale". There is not much water in the river, and many stones are exposed. In addition, the vegetation on both sides is quite far away, so the overall look gives it a rather desolate feeling.
I don’t know if it was because he had stayed in Ginkaku-ji for several days, or if it was because he actually saw it and found it really disappointing, but in any case, Sawayama Haruno didn’t stay here for too long.
The three of them quickly walked up towards the Togetsukyo Bridge.
Although the slope was a little uncomfortable to walk on, everyone quickly perked up when they saw the bamboo forest path in the distance.
"It seems that because it is noon, there are surprisingly few people here."
"It's possible that I just noticed a lot of guests walking back. Maybe they all want to go to the avenue?"
"It's so beautiful." Mine Shiori pursed her lips, looked at the bamboo forest in front of her, and whispered, "This is the first time I see bamboo in real life."
Hey, this is a bit too pitiful. Although bamboo is rare, there are actually many places in the island country where this plant can be found.
It is more likely that there are more of them in the Kansai region.
Sawayama Haruno couldn't help but complain a few words in his mind.
“It’s a lot cooler here.”
Suguha Esaki looked at the short bamboo fences on both sides of the road, as if he wanted to touch them but didn't dare to.
After a moment's silence, she looked at Zeshan Haruno and whispered, "Do you want to take a picture?"
"Take pictures? Then take a few."
Sawayama Haruno agreed without hesitation.
Anyway, he had taken quite a few landscape photos, which he planned to send to Miyazawa Maki when he had a break later.
It doesn't matter if we take a group photo, it could be a good opportunity to satisfy Suguha Ezaki's wish to take a photo together.
What's more, after the other party finished speaking, Mine Shiori immediately looked at her with expectant eyes.
"Then let's take a photo of two of us first, then a photo of the three of us together, and finally a photo of each of us individually, right?"
Jiang Qizhiye suddenly turned around and whispered to Feng Shizhi: "Master, take a photo with Haruno first. My photography skills are pretty good."
"Hey, is that okay?"
Mine Shiori's heartbeat suddenly quickened slightly.
The other party's suggestion almost touched her heart.
Not only was I able to take a photo with Haruno, but it was also my first time
It's simply impossible to refuse.
“Come and take a picture.”
Unlike Mine Shiori who was caught up in "wild thoughts", Sawayama Haruno seemed much more cheerful.
After finding a suitable position, he quickly motioned for Mine Shiori to come forward and stand together.
The petite girl tensed up instantly and walked to his side tremblingly.
The distance between the two was somewhat subtle, not too far but not too close either.
Seeing this, Ezaki Suguha couldn't help but frown.
"Master, please stand a little further away."
"Eh, is that so?"
Mine Shiori cautiously moved closer to Sawayama Haruno.
But Suguha Esaki still seemed "dissatisfied".
"Can you move a little closer? We are taking a photo of the two of us now, so it will be more convenient if we stand closer."
"what"
Mine Shiori leaned closer, her breathing becoming increasingly rapid.
Even Sawayama Haruno who was standing by noticed how nervous she was.
That's not the case.
"That's almost it. Do you want to pose?"
"So, this?"
Sawayama Haruno raised his hand and made a "yeah" gesture.
It's a bit old-fashioned, but coupled with his seemingly sunny and refreshing smile, he has an inexplicable affinity.
The reason was the system reward that he had forgotten - charm enhancement.
"This is pretty good."
Jiang Qizhiye, who was holding a mobile phone and preparing to take a photo, naturally noticed that the other party's expression was a bit foul. His face turned red and he hurriedly said: "Um, Master"
"Master, please do some POSS. If your body is too stiff, the photos will not look good."
"Ah then."
Mine Shiori raised her hands tremblingly and made two "yeah" gestures with great difficulty.
The reason for her nervousness was, of course, due to her excellent imagination.
Sawayama Haruno thought of this as a normal photo of friends, but she had already thought of it as a wedding photo.
But you can't blame her for this.
Woo.
Mine Shiori bit her lip and her body trembled uncontrollably.
The smell of Zeshan Haruno was drifting towards her all the time. Did he take a shower when he got up in the morning? Why did he smell so good?
No, standing so close and being able to smell each other's scent is too much for me.
"Three, two, one"
"Cheese~"
Click——
The phone emitted a sound indicating that a photo was being taken, and a slightly strange photo suddenly appeared in the album.
After Ezaki Naoha clicked on it and took a look, he felt a little amused.
Sawayama Haruno's expression was quite good, but her teacher Mine Shiori looked a little strange.
I can’t say it’s terrible, but I just feel like laughing when I look at it.
"woo"
Mine Shiori, who came over to take a look, naturally noticed the embarrassment just now, and her shame level was almost overflowing.
This smile is so weird, it gives people the feeling that "this girl is thinking about something bad"
“It’s a nice shot.”
At this time, Sawayama Haruno who came over gave a different opinion.
He touched his chin and smiled, "Shiori's expression is also very interesting. Please send me this photo later."
yes?
Haruno, do you like this expression? That's great.
Mine Shiori breathed a sigh of relief.
"Then it's my turn and the master's turn next." Ezaki Suguha blinked and stuffed the phone into Sawayama Haruno's hand without saying a word.
Then he dragged Mine Shiori away and stood in the place where Sawayama Haruno originally stood.
The two of them also made the same "V" gesture as Sawayama Haruno did just now, but the difference was that Mine Shiori seemed to look much more normal the second time.
No more nervous, strange smile, but a small smile.
As for Suguha Ezaki.
"This guy"
Looking at the tall girl standing in front of him, Sawayama Haruno had a complicated look in his eyes.
Of course the other person was also smiling, but that smile looked somewhat bitter.
Considering that she just let Mine Shiori take the first photo, the meaning of this smile should refer to that.
He sighed in his heart, but quickly recovered himself as if nothing had happened. He directed the two women to stand a little closer and then took pictures for them.
With the release of the second photo, the next person's turn is the photo of Suguha Esaki and Haruno Sawayama.
The mobile phone was handed to Mine Shiori, and the two "protagonists" in the photography stood side by side.
Ezaki Suguha was very proactive, and without even needing Mine Shiori to remind her, she had already stood next to Sawayama Haruno.
Without the smile from before, she just looked very calm, raised her hand again and made a "yeah" gesture to the camera.
The same is true for Sawayama Haruno.
"Don't you two smile a bit? That's weird."
Mine Shiori quickly expressed her confusion.
"Yeah."
"It's better to shoot it naturally like this." Ezaki Suguha's eyes moved slightly, and he whispered, "I think it's pretty good this way."
".Yeah?"
Mine Shiori was a little hesitant, but after seeing Sawayama Haruno's slightly helpless look, she put the matter aside for the time being.
“Then I started filming.”
"Ah."
"Thank you."
"Three, two, one," Mine Shiori narrowed her eyes and said with full concentration, "Cheese——"
Click——
The phone beeped again.
This not-so-perfect first photo was left in Ezaki Suguha's mobile phone album.
Although she was unable to laugh during the filming, Suguha Ezaki still plans to keep it as a treasure.
After these three group photos, the subsequent group photos of three people and individual photos seemed more proficient. In a short while, the three of them completed the check-in at the bamboo forest path.
Looking at the photos he received on LINE, Sawayama Haruno keenly discovered that Ezaki Suguha did not send him their photo.
He probably intended to keep it for himself, and probably didn't send it to Mine Shiori.
But that's true. After all, the protagonists in the story are just me and the other person, so there's no reason to send it to Mine Shiori.
I don't know why, but my mood suddenly became a little strange.
Sawayama Haruno sighed, put his phone back into his trouser pocket, and quickly caught up with the two girls in front who were preparing to go to Nonomiya Shrine.
Nonomiya Shrine is at the end of the bamboo forest path. Although it does not cover a large area, there are many tourists who come here to check in.
Only when you come here can you feel the charm of Arashiyama.
The bamboo forest scenery here is far superior to the Togetsukyo Bridge we just saw.
Of course, it may also be a matter of season. Even in August, it will not affect the beauty of the bamboo forest here at all.
But the situation is different over there at Togetsukyo Bridge. You have to come here in spring to see the whole view.
However, that was the peak season for hay fever, so I guess few people wanted to come.
While thinking this, the three of them had already walked into Nonomiya Shrine.
After a few selective visits, we soon arrived at the main destination of the visit, which is also the "Kameishi" that Mine Shiori had always been thinking about.
It was placed a little in front of the main hall.
In the main hall in front, the deity enshrined is "Nonomiya Okami", with "Ryujin" and "Nonomiya Daikokuten" on the left, and "Hakufuku Go Inari Daimyojin" and "Shiromine Benzaiten" on the right.
They are all very common types of gods. Of course, the prefixes of the names will be changed according to the different local names, but they are essentially the same gods.
Not knowing if there are different requirements for worshipping, Sawayama Haruno chose to worship the "Nomiya Great God" which symbolizes wisdom and health.
Mine Shiori chose "Nomiya Daikokuten" which represents a happy marriage. Needless to say, she will have to touch the Kame stone later.
And Suguha Ezaki stood at the "White Fortune Five Inari Daimyojin".
Huh?
After seeing clearly the small shrine that Ezaki Suguha was worshipping, Sawayama Haruno's expression suddenly became unsustainable.
If I remember correctly, the meaning of "Hakufuku Go Inari Daimyojin" is to pray for many children?
So, isn't Suguha's meaning
No, no, no, "Hakufuku Go Inari Daimyojin" seems to have a career implication. Well, maybe the other party is praying hard for his book. It shouldn't be that kind of thing.
Um.
Just after Sawayama Haruno had managed to convince himself, Ezaki Suguha and Mine Shiori had already finished worshipping their respective gods.
After waiting for a moment, the two women came to the turtle stone at the same time.
It was at this moment that Mine Shiori raised her head somewhat belatedly and looked at her apprentice with a little surprise.
"Suguha, too."
"I still want to pay my respects sometimes."
Noticing the slightly puzzled look from his master, Ezaki Suguha explained in a low voice: "After all, high school is almost over, so..."
"So that's it."
Mine Shiori suddenly realized and quickly accepted it.
Not only that, she also pulled Ezaki Suguha, and the two of them touched the Kame Stone together, and then closed their eyes and made a wish at the same time.
The only one who didn't step forward was Sawayama Haruno.
He stood there, looking at the girls who were making wishes at the same time, with a complicated expression on his face.
After all the wishes were made, Mine Shiori walked back and looked at him a few times embarrassedly.
"Haruno, don't you want to make a wish?"
"Yes, I made a wish just now when I was worshipping Nonomiya-no-Okami."
"Is this so"
Mine Shiori was a little disappointed.
She also hoped that Sawayama Haruno could go over and touch the turtle stone, so that the two of them might be able to be together.
After all, this was her wish.
(End of this chapter)
