Stardew Valley of Gensokyo

Without saying anything further, Motoori Kosuzu got up and walked around the greenhouse. Then, when she saw the dark chimney on the greenhouse roof, a look of surprise appeared on her face.

"Shall we go in and take a look?" Akina Ze asked, opening the door.

"it is good."

The temperature in the greenhouse is maintained at a level that allows plants to develop normally.

"How's the temperature?" Akina Ze asked, gently closing the slightly heavy wooden door of the greenhouse.

"It's alright, I'm even a little hot."

Motoori Kosuzu responded with a smile. She was wearing thick clothes and gently tugged at the red and white checkered scarf around her neck.

"Do you need me to help you get it?" Akina asked, noticing the situation.

"Oh? No need, I can take it myself."

Motoi Kosuzu declined Akina Sawaya's suggestion, but she quickly took off the scarf around her neck.

Because the greenhouse is really hot, I started sweating after only staying inside for a short while. It felt sticky and uncomfortable on my skin.

However, after Kosuzu Motoori untied her scarf, her delicate and fair neck, which had been hidden underneath, was revealed, naturally attracting the attention of Zeya Akina.

Noticing the naked gaze, Motoori Kosuzu raised an eyebrow and glared fiercely, saying, "Don't stare!"

Don't look at anything inappropriate.

Akina Sawa, who had been reminded, gave an awkward smile, looked away, and touched his nose.

However, this was just a minor incident. After speaking, Motoori Kozue began to carefully observe the specific structure inside the greenhouse, starting from the doorway.

Not long after, Motoori Kosuzu noticed a dark corner of the greenhouse and asked:

"what is that?"

"Oh, that's the earthen stove we used to use for cooking, but we don't need it anymore," Akina Ze replied, glancing at the stove as well.

"You don't use a traditional earthen stove? Then how do you maintain the indoor temperature?"

Faced with the question, Akina Ze did not respond directly, but walked straight to the center of the greenhouse, lifted a black cloth, and dazzling light immediately shone out from the center.

A blinding light struck, and Motoori Kosuzu instinctively raised her hand to shield her eyes. After her eyes adjusted, she lowered her hand, and what appeared in front of her startled her.

"How could it be a giant mushroom?!"

The sun mushroom stood there quietly, radiating light and heat.

Motoori Kozue walked forward curiously, wanting to gently touch it with her hand.

"do not touch!"

However, before she could even touch him, Akina Sawa stopped her, explaining:

"The surface of this mushroom is very hot right now, be careful not to burn your hands."

The mushroom has been growing freely for some time, and compared to its previous small size, it is now nearly a third of a meter tall.

Upon hearing this, Motoori Kozue quickly withdrew her hand. If she got burned, she would have to spend several days recovering from her burns.

"Is this the secret to how you built your greenhouse?"

“Yes.” Akina Ze nodded, but there was one more thing he didn’t mention: the system’s support.

"This is completely different from what's in the book."

After observing the surroundings, Motoori Kosuzu was somewhat frustrated. If it were constructed as described in the book, then this kind of greenhouse could actually be extended to the entire human body.

However, if it is actually achieved using magical props, then it is neither universal nor sustainable, and at least the general public certainly cannot afford it.

Kosuzu Motoori's original purpose for coming was not achieved.

......

The two walked out of the greenhouse together.

"Thank you for letting me see the structure of your greenhouse," said Motoori Kosuzu, bowing in gratitude.

"No need, on the contrary, I should thank you for choosing the best ingredients for me."

Akina Sawa also picked up the bag that had been placed outside before entering the greenhouse and smiled.

Suddenly, a lazy voice came from the other side of the house.

"Akina~ When did you come back?"

Aya Shameimaru, who had just woken up, heard the commotion outside, rubbed her eyes, and walked out of the inner room with bleary eyes.

She wore a white nightgown, her dark hair cascading down her temples, her skin as smooth as jade, her wrists fair, her lips pursed, and she tilted her head slightly, still looking groggy from just waking up.

"Hey, hey, hey!"

Motoori Kosuzu looked shocked, a blush spreading from her neck upwards. She glanced at Shameimaru Aya and then at Akina Sawaya, her voice filled with disbelief and shyness, "You...you two have this kind of relationship? It's so...so impure!"

After saying that, the innocent Motoori Kosuzu ran outside as fast as she could, wanting to leave this courtyard that she considered vulgar.

"Wait, listen to me!" Akina Ze shouted in vain.

But Motoori Kosuzu, who had already covered her ears, couldn't hear anything and quickly ran away.

"what happened?"

Aya Shameimaru's slightly hoarse voice rang in Sawa Akina's ears.

"It's nothing serious, maybe someone misunderstood," Akina Ze replied with a shrug.

"A misunderstanding?" Aya Shameimaru smiled, lightly touching her cherry lips. "I don't think so."

......

Chapter 106 Invitation

Night falls.

The courtyard with its blue-tiled roof was pitch black; after the commotion, the people inside had already fallen asleep.

Tonight, Aya Shameimaru went to sleep in the study instead of forcing herself to sleep with Sawa Akina.

She understood the simple principle that there is a balance between work and rest, and that haste makes waste.

A gentle breeze rustles through the cherry blossom trees in the courtyard.

On the other side is the Hall of Right and Wrong.

After returning from the human realm, Shiki Eiki sat upright in the judge's chair, the Pure Glass Mirror hovering in her hand, her bright eyes slightly narrowed.

She had already understood the truth of the matter, both the origin of Onozuka Komachi's words and the cause of the incident.

Although there are no guilty people, some of the Grim Reapers have slightly flawed professional ethics.

Gathering her thoughts, Shiki Eiki asked Onozuka Komachi, who had been summoned and seemed somewhat uneasy, "Has the great flood of spirits from the Sanzu River been completely dealt with?"

“Some undead spirits are still lingering.” Onozuka Komachi, unable to see Enma’s expression, responded nervously.

“Okay.” Shiki Eiki nodded.

Just as Onozuka Komachi breathed a sigh of relief, thinking the matter was over, Shiki Eiki suddenly said:

"The remaining undead are now entirely in your hands. I hope you can deal with them all during the next Twilight Hour."

Upon hearing this, Onozuka Komachi exclaimed in shock, "Lord Shiki, this is far too much! We definitely can't finish it before tomorrow's Twilight Hour!"

"Find a way yourself," Shiki Eiki said dismissively.

"This...this..." Onozuka Komachi was so anxious that she wanted to roll on the ground and act like a rogue to get Lord Enma to retract his order.

"There's one more thing." Seeing Onozuka Komachi pacing like an ant on a hot pan, Shiki Eiki suddenly said, "The spirits that have already been judged don't need to be brought to the Hall of Right and Wrong. Just send them directly to the underworld."

Onozuka Komachi was immediately happy.

Sending them to the underworld in a package is much faster than bringing them one by one to the Hall of Right and Wrong for trial. If that's the case, then dealing with that army of the dead, working overtime, and finishing before tomorrow's Demon Festival isn't impossible.

"Go."

"Yes!"

After Onozuka Komachi left, Shiki Eiki sat quietly on the large chair, gazing at the clear glass mirror in her hand, and suddenly smiled:

"Secret, interesting."

......

The Enchanted Forest, Margot Lloyd's Residence.

Alice sat dejectedly on an art-craft-like chair in the magnificent garden.

The needle and thread were held in his hand but remained still.

Looking at the half-finished doll in front of her, Alice couldn't bring herself to finish it.

Because once she started sewing, the image of Marisa smiling at a man earlier that day flashed into her mind, and even the needle and thread went astray.

With a sigh, Alice put down her needlework, wrapped her arms around her knees, and curled up in the chair.

Her delicate, pretty face was hidden in the crook of her arm.

The golden tassels were dull and lifeless.

"I was here first..." a faint voice murmured to itself.

The more Alice thought, the more she felt a sharp pain in her heart, and she preferred to give up thinking altogether.

Years of hard work can't compare to a single year of time. Is this fate...?

Thinking this through, Alice raised her head, her bright brown eyes dull and lifeless.

With her brown mid-calf boots touching the ground, Alice stared blankly ahead, like a doll, staggering step by step toward the bedroom.

Close the door.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, with a slight bend in her waist, she used her slender fingers to remove her boots. Her fair little finger gently hooked her white socks and pulled them off, exposing her delicate and lovely toes to the air. They were so beautiful that she could hold them in her hand and play with them carefully.

Ignoring all of this, Alice rolled over and lay face down on the soft bed.

I don't want to give up... This is a cry from my heart.

Marisa... Marisa... Akina Sawaya...

Unaware of the time in her sleep, Alice silently stretched out her fair right hand, and silver threads danced in the air. Soon, a doll appeared before her bedside carrying paper and a pen.

Are you sure you want to do this...?

Alice pursed her lips, her eyes narrowing, having made up her mind.

Alice spread the paper on the bed, gracefully grasped the pen, and on the white paper, lines of black characters leaped onto the paper.

For the sake of the plan... necessary sacrifices are permissible.

......

early morning.

Akina Sawa had just finished his farm work and came out of the greenhouse when he bumped into a doll.

"Strange, why is Alice's doll here?"

Akina Ze was also a little puzzled, but he looked around but couldn't see Alice, who was as delicate and cute as a doll.

He could only blankly accept the envelope offered by the doll, open it, and find an invitation inside.

See the word as the face.

As Akina Ze read the invitation, it was as if he could see Alice smiling gently at him.

People are naturally drawn to cute girls; it's human nature.

After reading the contents of the entire sheet of paper, Akina Sawa scratched his nose, looking puzzled.

Why did Alice invite me to her house for dinner?

Puzzled, he turned to Aya Shameimaru in the bookstore and called out, "Miss Aya, Alice has invited me to her house for dinner. What do you think?"

"Go if you want, but don't bother me!"

At that moment, Ayamasa Shameimaru's thoughts were flowing freely, and ink was flying from his pen. The new issue of the newspaper was taking shape at a rapid pace. Inspiration was hard-won, and he subconsciously replied.

Upon hearing this, Akina Sawa shrugged.