Stardew Valley of Gensokyo

But you can still ask, since this is really nonsense!

When did I ever break up a couple? And when did Cirno ever cheat on someone?

Making fun of Cirno is one thing, since she can't read anyway, but slandering me for breaking up a couple is something I really can't tolerate!

Qiu Mingze also felt a bit of pain in his eyelids.

"Ahem, Miss Wenwen?"

"what happened?"

Aya Shameimaru stopped what she was doing and looked over.

"Here it is, look here."

Qiu Mingze picked up the page with those words written on it, pointed to the text, and said:

"I think this title is a bit inappropriate, right? Of course, I personally don't care at all," Qiu Mingze emphasized.

"Pfft!"

Aya Shameimaru accidentally burst out laughing.

"Stop pretending, you seem to care a lot."

After pausing for a moment, she adjusted the non-prescription glasses hanging from her nose and said:

"It's okay, it's just something to grab attention, nobody will take it seriously, trust me."

"real or fake?"

Qiu Mingze also had a vague sense of foreboding.

"Would I lie to you? I advertised for Reimu before, saying that advertising space at the Hakurei Shrine was available for rent, and that there were many discounts for applying through the newspaper. The headline was sensational, but no one came to me."

"Does this have anything to do with my matter?" Qiu Mingze was also somewhat puzzled.

"Of course it's related! Doesn't that prove everyone has a brain? They all know that advertising for Hakurei Shrine is a losing proposition. With a shrine that receives so few worshippers, the amount of money spent on advertising probably won't even cover the cost of the incense offerings during the period before the ads expire and are taken down, hahaha!"

As he spoke, Aya Shameimaru burst into laughter.

Qiu Mingze also gave an awkward laugh a few times.

Watching Aya Shameimaru laugh incessantly, Akira felt a little amused, but at the same time, he felt somewhat relieved.

So is it possible that the newspapers are actually very unreliable? Let's just ignore this as a joke.

However, Qiu Mingze dared not say these words aloud, as he still wanted to live a peaceful life in Gensokyo.

Chapter Thirty-Three: Forgetting

After a brief period of playful banter with Aya Shameimaru, Akira Akira turned his attention back to the pile of materials.

That suffocating headline remains.

Despite the protest, Aya Shameimaru remained unchanged, leaving Akira with no choice but to ignore it and continue reading the article.

Surprisingly, although the title was outrageous, the content inside was quite serious, creating a strange sense of contrast.

Ok?

While reading the article, a line of black writing on white paper caught Qiu Mingze's attention.

Or perhaps it was the prefix of that line of text that caught his attention.

Lady Horvatlock, a girl who exists only in winter.

...Only exists?

This word caused Qiu Mingze to frown slightly.

He realized something was not good.

As the article progresses, we move forward.

Qiu Mingze's brows furrowed even more.

The bad feeling gradually came true.

As Qiu Mingze finished reading the last paragraph, his tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

So that's it, so that's it...

The answer has surfaced, though it's not the one he wanted.

Qiu Mingze also silently recalled the scene from that day.

The pink-haired girl who lives in Cirno's igloo.

Although we only spent a short time together, they left a deep impression on me.

So, did Cirno choose her?

and many more?

Shura field?

Two friends who will never see each other? Is she there or not?

Now it seems like there's actually nothing wrong with Aya Shameimaru's title.

Cirno is truly a sinner.

However, perhaps this cannot be blamed on Cirno.

Hey......

It's starting to resemble a scene from a melodramatic soap opera.

Qiu Mingze also sighed silently.

He's managed to save the great fairy, but Lady is out of luck.

It seems that Cirno is destined to experience a separation.

Gee tut.

Even fairies, who are known for their carefree and happy lives, can encounter such unavoidable events?

Qiu Mingze also felt inexplicably depressed.

From others to oneself.

Even the fairies couldn't get it, so how could I, an ordinary person, possibly obtain it? It seems unlikely...

With a sigh, Qiu Mingze closed the documents in his hand.

Aya Shameimaru, sitting on the other side of the room, was still operating the printer.

Old-fashioned printers are such a hassle.

He watched Aya Shameimaru's busy figure, sometimes standing up and sometimes squatting down.

Suddenly it occurred to me that perhaps if I keep myself busy, I won't think about those things.

Was that why Aya Shameimaru did it?

No, she probably just enjoys doing it. Qiu Mingze quickly shook his head, rejecting his own idea.

After stuffing a stack of white paper into the slot, Aya Shameimaru noticed Akiaki Sawaya's gaze.

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he casually remarked:

"I'm thirsty, pour me a cup of tea."

"The tea is right there on the table, just come and get it yourself," Qiu Mingze said casually.

As soon as he finished speaking, Aya Shameimaru glared at him.

Helpless, Qiu Mingze shrugged and took a cup of tea from the table and brought it over.

As Akihiro handed the tea to Aya Shameimaru, he suddenly asked:

Were they like this before?

“Them?” Aya Shameimaru was initially puzzled, but she quickly realized what she was referring to.

"It's always been like this. It was the same the year before last, the same last year, and it won't be much different this year."

Upon receiving Aya Shameimaru's response, Akira's expression darkened somewhat.

That's really true...

This torment continues year after year, in this endless cycle.

Just thinking about it makes you feel depressed and unbearable.

Even Qiu Mingze himself felt that he definitely wouldn't be able to persevere, and they became like strangers to each other early on.

But how exactly did Cirno manage to persevere?

Is it really true, as the old saying goes, that fools never get hurt?

Shameimaru Aya was sipping her tea like a cat, gently licking it.

Qiu Mingze didn't intend to search for the answer himself; he asked directly.

"How did Cirno endure such prolonged torment?"

Shameimaru Aya stopped what she was doing and looked at Akiaki Sawa, saying:

"It's simple, just forget about it."

forget?

Is this really the answer, just two simple words?

Qiu Mingze also looked puzzled.

“Forgetting means no longer caring, and since you no longer care, you won’t get hurt,” Aya Shameimaru added.

"You mean, Cirno, who can't die, can actually lose her memory?" Qiu Mingze asked.

"No, it's not amnesia. To be precise, it's that you chose to give up your memories. But you could also interpret it as amnesia."

“Take the Terakoya as an example,” Aya Shameimaru said, adjusting her glasses. “Why do you think no fairy has ever graduated from Terakoya in all this time?”

yeah why?

After being pointed out, Qiu Mingze did indeed discover the blind spot; it seemed that no fairy had actually graduated from the temple school.

Logically speaking, some fairies should have graduated from Teacher Huiyin's school after it has been open for so long.

Surprisingly, not a single one could be found.

"Why is that? I don't think I've seen a single one."

Intrigued, Akihiro asked Aya Shameimaru a question.

"Hmph, that's the crux of the matter." Aya Shameimaru laughed smugly.

"Could it be that Teacher Huiyin is deliberately preventing them from graduating?" Qiu Mingze guessed.

"No, that's not it. As far as I know, the graduation exam papers in the temple school are the same for the fairies as everyone else."

"Could it be that Teacher Huiyin only gives private lessons to others and not to the fairies?"

“How is that possible…” Aya Shameimaru was speechless.

"No one will like Huiyin's private tutoring."

"What exactly is that...?"

"You still don't understand after all this explanation...?"

Shameimaru rolled his eyes and said, "They forgot their memories of class."

"Fairies have the ability to seal memories; when they encounter things they don't want to face, they will seal them away."

"So far, no fairy has ever graduated from the temple school."

"That's why the fairies you see now all look the same. By erasing their memories and preventing them from growing, they simply stay the same."

After saying that, Aya Shameimaru continued to drink the tea in her hand.

After a long silence, Qiu Mingze finally said, "It really is a convenient ability."