Stardew Valley of Gensokyo

"I won't play anymore!"

Akina Ze was so angry that he wanted to throw the controller away, but in the end he remembered that it wasn't his own thing and he couldn't break it, so he suppressed his anger and put it back on the ground.

The relentless deaths had completely exhausted his patience.

On the computer screen in front of him, he saw the character controlled by Akina Zeya being slammed to the ground by a boss named Red Oni, who would occasionally whip the corpse with a few blows.

This was already the umpteenth time he had died at its hands.

"Extremely abominable!"

Akina Ze also gritted his teeth and stared at the monster inside, wishing he could transform into a Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Style ninja and kill the BOSS with two strikes on the spot.

"Hehehe~"

A burst of silvery laughter came from beside my ear.

"Is it difficult?" Kaguya Houraisan's eyebrows relaxed slightly, and a faint smile appeared on her lips as she spoke.

"Sigh, this is indeed a bit difficult..."

Akina Ze also looked dejected, turning his head away with a wry smile.

But the person in front of him startled Akina Sawa, causing his pupils to shrink sharply. Sometime during the night, Houraisan Kaguya, who had been wearing pajamas, sleepy-eyed, and with messy hair, was now dressed in formal attire, and even her hair had been styled into a noble and elegant Hime cut.

Akina Ze nervously swallowed, staring at the elegant young woman before him—only when she was quiet.

So when exactly did Kaguya Houraisan change her clothes? Wasn't she always by my side the whole time?

Akina Sawa pondered for a moment, then suddenly remembered something he had discussed with Fujiwara no Mokou one day, and his eyes lit up.

Is this what they call the ability to manipulate eternity and fleeting moments?

It was only a few days into summer, and the sun was blazing brightly in the sky.

Around noon, the cicadas chirped listlessly.

Akina Sawa, who was resting in a rocking chair, also saw Fujiwara no Mokou walking over in the distance, looking furious.

He plopped down in the chair and didn't say a word.

Feeling somewhat bewildered, Akina Sawa naturally stepped forward to ask questions, but remained sullen and refused to say anything.

He just shook his head and kept urging Akina Sawa to pour him some wine too...

Akina Ze didn't remember the specifics very clearly.

She mentioned Keine-sensei and Kaguya Houraisan, her complaints evident in her words.

He learned about this during this conversation.

Finally, Fujiwara no Mokou's powerful stimulation flushed the alcohol out of her bloodstream, but Akina Sawa, feeling miserable, also got drunk and wanted to restart...

So, without him even noticing, Kaguya Houraisan used her ability?

Akina Zeya rubbed his chin with his thumb as he pondered.

and many more! ?

Suddenly, Akina Sawa also saw something familiar placed on the nearby tatami mat.

A beige nightgown.

This is exactly the outfit that Kaguya Houraisan was wearing just now...

Oh no! I can't think about it anymore!

Akina Ze also suddenly reached out and covered his face.

Something that is obvious with a little thought.

Being too quick-witted isn't always a good thing.

Akina Ze also said with a wry smile.

“This is definitely not a good thing,” Kaguya Houraisan stood up from the tatami mat and clapped her hands. “So you already knew that the tengu had been captured.”

Ok? ? ?

How could Aya Shameimaru, who runs so fast, be caught? It truly is karma.

wow~

The wooden door was smoothly pulled open.

Aya Shameimaru was being held in Eirin Yagokoro's hand like a chick with its wings completely bound.

It looks quite comical.

This made Akina Sawa want to laugh, but in the end he didn't.

Because I am also an accomplice, the punishment might be reduced since I did not attempt to escape.

"This bamboo forest is full of eyes and ears, where do you think you're going?" Yagokoro Eirin said teasingly, shaking the Shameimaru in her hand.

"Who said I was running away? I'm just gathering material!"

Aya Shameimaru was quick-witted and sharp-tongued; despite being held in someone's hand, she wasn't intimidated at all.

"Oh? Then why did you keep walking out instead of helping your companions leave?"

"I'm lost!" Aya Shameimaru said as soon as she opened her mouth.

"Pfft~"

Kaguya Houraisan, who was watching from the sidelines, burst out laughing.

"Yonglin, stop talking. This Tengu is like a reporter; he speaks without thinking and just blurts things out."

"Let's ask Mr. Akina first."

As she spoke, Kaguya Houraisan turned around, her charming eyes fixed on Zeya Akina.

"Why are you fooling around with Aya Shameimaru? If you want to play games, Eientei's doors are always open~"

"I..." Akina Ze didn't know what to say for a moment.

He wanted to make up something on the spot, like Aya Shameimaru, but when he saw Kaguya Houraisan's eyes, the excuses he was about to utter just wouldn't come out. It was like something stuck in his throat, neither coming up nor going down.

"Sigh~" Aya Shameimaru sighed deeply, as if she had given up on something. She raised her head and turned to Kaguya Houraisan, saying, "Akina-kun is still a trainee reporter, so don't make things difficult for him. Just ask me instead, and I will answer truthfully."

Kaguya Houraisan and Eirin Yagokoro exchanged a smile.

......

After patiently listening to Aya Shameimaru's words, Eirin Yagokoro frowned.

"So, you're here to investigate why Her Highness has been staying home excessively lately?"

"And the result of your investigation is that narrow machine that's white on both sides and black in the middle?"

Upon seeing that the matter involved her beloved console, Kaguya Houraisan forcefully interjected:

"Let me make this clear first, this has absolutely nothing to do with my machine!" He then glared fiercely at Aya Shameimaru and said, "Don't you dare spout nonsense."

Eirin Yagokoro has always been troubled by her princess's overly unrestrained reclusive lifestyle.

Although the people of Penglai do not die suddenly, the princess, who is addicted to the game world, is always slovenly and unkempt, which is contrary to the care she promised to that person.

It just doesn't make sense, but I haven't found a solution.

If we let the Tengu conduct a thorough investigation of this thing, could we find clues to restore the princess to her original form?

"Oh?"

Eirin Yagokoro looked at the computer case with a meaningful expression on her face.

Chapter Twelve: Borrowing, Not Stealing

If I could turn back time, I would want to go back to before I accepted Aya Shameimaru's invitation...

Akina Ze looked at Houraisan Kaguya, whose cheeks were puffed up like steamed buns, and stared at him with a feeling of wanting to cry but having no tears.

Adjust the timeline to a few minutes ago...

Eirin Yagokoro, lost in thought, picked up Aya Shameimaru and went to a secluded corner. Every now and then, she would turn around to look at the PS5 and Kaguya, who was protecting the PS5, and whisper to herself.

Anyway, it's probably not a good thing.

If we stay any longer, we'll definitely suffer the consequences.

While no one was paying attention to him, Akina Ze quietly moved to the door, intending to slip away.

But just as he was about to step out with his right leg...

A little rabbit girl suddenly appeared out of nowhere and darted past, startling Akina Ze so much that he pulled his legs back.

He glanced nervously around, worried that someone would see through his intentions.

However, he dared not move again and obediently stayed to the side.

The two whispering in the corner seemed to have reached a consensus.

Eirin Yagokoro released her grip on Aya Shameimaru's wings, and Aya Shameimaru, now free from her restraints, turned around and stood on the ground.

Eirin Yagokoro walked straight to Kaguya Houraisan and leaned down to say something.

Akina Ze was also a little curious, and quietly stretched his neck to try to eavesdrop.

Despite being so close, he couldn't eavesdrop at all; he could only see Kaguya Houraisan's face change from white to black, and finally to gray.

"Take the PS5 with you. If you break it, I will definitely not let you two get away with it!"

Just moments ago, Kaguya Houraisan had been looking like she was ready to bite anyone, but now she stood aside like a doormat, making way for him and glaring fiercely.

It seemed that if the PS5 had any mishap, she would pounce on him and leave a deep mark on Akina Zeya's arm with her perfectly white teeth.

"Wait! We just wanted to borrow this from you..."

Not wanting to cause trouble, Akina Ze hurriedly explained.

There's a huge difference between taking it away, taking a few photos, and then returning it.

He absolutely did not want to do such a thing.

But before he could finish speaking, Aya Shameimaru covered his mouth to stop him from saying anything more.

"This is what Yagokoro Eirin meant."

Hearing Aya Shameimaru's whispered reminder, Sawa Akina also stopped struggling.

After Akina Sawa recovered, Shameimaru Aya continued:

"Take your things with you."

Akina Sawa also glanced at Houraisan Kaguya and found that she was just staring intently at him.

When I reached for the PS5, there was no reaction, which seemed to be tacit consent.

...What exactly did Dr. Yagokoro say to her?

Why did Kaguya of Houraisan change so much before and after?

Clutching the computer case tightly in his hands, Qiu Mingze quickly walked out of the room, his mind filled with all sorts of random thoughts.

Aya Shameimaru, who came out with him, glanced at Sawa Akina beside him and said:

Let's go back to your house first.

"Aren't you going to deliver the newspaper to the Hakurei Shrine Maiden?" Akina Sawa also asked.

“It’s a bit cold today, she won’t get up early,” Aya Shameimaru said, glancing slightly backward. “If we don’t get this thing settled soon, even Dr. Yagokoro’s advice might not be effective.”

Akina Sawa nodded, seemingly puzzled.

He didn't hear a word of the conversation between Aya Shameimaru and Eirin Yagokoro, and had no idea what agreement they had reached, or even that Eirin Yagokoro had personally spoken to Kaguya Houraisan, and that she had even managed to get her to give away the PS5.

It seems the original plan was just to take a few close-up photos?

How did I end up bringing a game console home without even realizing it? I don't think I have a computer at home, or even an internet connection. Should I go all the way and ask Kaguya-sama to donate a computer set?

But having this thing in my arms all the time is a bit uncomfortable.

Akina Ze also slightly moved the thing in his arms to the right side, close to his heart.

That's great, the blocked view is restored, and Akina Ze also twisted his head to relieve the stiffness in his neck.