The afterlife blew up Gensokyo

With his hands propped up on the table, Hieda Shichi stared at the man in front of him, seemingly lost in thought.

The revision of "[The Origin of Gensokyo]" is now complete. What excuses can I find to keep coming here?

The afternoons spent alone with him discussing those historical facts were the most beautiful times in her memory. At that time, she would secretly look at his profile and always wish that time could pass more slowly.

But every time, time flies by so fast, disappearing in the blink of an eye... It's so annoying.

Thinking of them brings joy; seeing them brings happiness; parting from them brings reluctance…

I wish I could stay by their side forever. I feel restless when I can't see them, and I even dream about them at night... Is this what they call love?

Even if it's the first time you try cooking for someone and you end up covered in dirt and almost hurt your hands more than once, all the hardships you endured turn into sweetness in your heart when you see them bowing their heads and eating the food you brought.

Love, it turns out, is such a torturous thing...

I have been reincarnated seven times so far, but in each life I have never lived past 20. I was born with knowledge and focused solely on a single goal, without having any spare time to think about anything else.

Everything remained unchanged, and she was merely existing to fulfill her mission. No one could help her, and no one could replace her. She had no time to rest.

...She really did have a breakdown a few times.

During the few times she suffered a brief mental breakdown, she even had the idea of ​​burning all the results she had achieved over the years to ashes... Was it really worth sacrificing everything to achieve such a distant and unattainable goal?

But after she came to her senses, she still silently picked up the pen.

Everyone else can be willful, give up, or run away, but she alone cannot, no matter what.

Having come this far, having gone through seven cycles, she had no reason to give up, and had missed the best opportunity to abandon it all.

But in this life, in this very moment, when long-sealed memories are reopened, when that figure from those distant memories reappears before me…

This time, however, she didn't want to leave any regrets; she wanted to experience a real, complete...life.

"What? Is there something dirty on my face?"

Seeing that the other person was staring at him, Shi Bai reached out and touched his face, feeling a little strange.

"Yes, there is a little bit. Let me wipe it off for you."

Nodding slightly, Hieda Shichi took out a handkerchief, then stood up from the table and bent down to wipe Shishiro's face.

"Uh……"

Seemingly completely taken aback by the other party's intimate gesture, Shi Bai was quite stunned.

"Okay, you can continue eating."

A moment later, Hieda Shichi calmly sat back down and casually picked up a book from the side.

"I'll read for a while, and we can discuss it after you finish eating."

Shi Bai: "..."

He keenly sensed something was wrong with the girl in front of him.

Are you dying?

After thinking for a moment, Shi Bai frowned and asked the other party a question.

"The lifespan of each generation of the son of Yu A Li is quite short. This is the price that must be paid for breaking the world's rules of life and death. If you calculate the time, you're probably about to die, aren't you?"

Putting down his bowl and chopsticks, Shi Bai spoke in a deep voice.

"Don't worry, I already know your wishes. It's just a matter of life and death rules, there's nothing to be embarrassed about asking me for help. As long as I'm here, it'll be hard for you to die."

Baedian Ah Qi: “………”

...So how exactly did you connect this to my actions?

“I am now able to face death with equanimity, and it’s not because of this.”

Keeping encouraging himself in his heart, Hieda Shichi mustered up his courage, raised his head, and looked directly into the other person's eyes.

"The rules of the world should not be broken because of me; life and death are the natural order. What I want to ask for is something else."

"A monster?"

After thinking for a moment, Shi Bai nodded decisively.

"Don't worry, this is a piece of cake. I'll go and capture all the youkai in Gensokyo one by one another day... No, that's too much trouble. Let's find another way."

Reaching out to touch his chin, Shi Bai nodded thoughtfully.

"Here's what we'll do. I'll order all those yokai to come to you one by one and honestly report their situation. If any of them are too afraid to come, I'll just go to their door, drag them out, and give them a good beating. It'll be a warning to others. Plus, with the intimidation of the two great yokai, Hirain and Yuuka, there shouldn't be any yokai who aren't afraid of death."

Baedian Ah Qi: “………”

Listening silently to the other person's story, she suddenly felt a strong urge to know what kind of image she held in their eyes...

"Hmm, it's not this one either?"

Seeing the change in the girl's expression clearly, Shi Bai became even more puzzled.

"Or perhaps you'd like me to take you outside of Gensokyo to document the youkai there? But honestly, as time goes by, the number of youkai outside will only decrease..."

Shi Bai nodded thoughtfully.

"How about this, I'll take you to the Western world. There are many monsters and demons living in those secret realms. I'm also the principal of a school there. The school has not only angels but also demons, and the students are quite fun. If you'd like, you can go there and be a teacher for a while."

"...It's something else."

Seeing that the other person was starting to say something increasingly outrageous, Hieda Shichi had no choice but to interrupt.

"Not right... What is it?"

Shi Bai frowned slightly.

"Don't worry about anything, just say the word. I will definitely help if I can."

"It's very simple."

Taking a deep breath, Hieda Shichi looked directly into the other person's eyes.

"...I want you to be my husband."

P.S.: Good morning! _(:з」∠)_

Chapter Thirty-Three: Sleep and Sleeping

Hieda Ashichi's sudden remark successfully left Shi Bai speechless.

After coughing painfully for a while, clutching his neck, he finally recovered.

Looking at the girl in front of him, Shi Bai unconsciously widened his eyes.

"What do you say?"

"At least in this lifetime, I want you to be my husband."

Hieda Shichi nodded very seriously.

"I like you."

"Ahem... You must have been cooped up at home for too long, plus the long hours of work. How about this, I'll take you out for a few days."

He coughed a few times, then spoke in a serious tone.

"Where do you want to go? Even if you want to go to Takamagahara, the heavens, or hell, it's all fine."

"Didn't you say before that you could grant any request?"

Hieda Ashichi bit his lip.

"...You don't need to take responsibility for it."

"Do I look like a jerk?"

With a slightly helpless sigh, Shi Bai supported himself on the ground with his hands behind his back.

"Let's not talk about that now. Let me take you out for some fun first. I'll talk to Siji later... You're under a lot of pressure."

"Just the two of us?"

"That's right, just the two of us."

Nodding, Shi Bai stood up from the ground.

"Springtime, with its warm weather and blooming flowers, is the perfect time for a spring outing... Let's set off tomorrow. I need to take care of things here first, like Youxiang's situation..."

"Can I come over to sleep tonight?"

Upon hearing this, Hieda Shichi looked up at him with anticipation.

“I’ve heard that wives are supposed to sleep with their husbands.”

—With a stumble, someone tripped over their own feet and fell to the ground.

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Dream House.

So you're saying you're going to go out with her to clear her head?

Looking at Shi Bai in front of her, Kazami Yuuka, who was sitting elegantly at the table, had a half-smile on her face.

"There was no way around it, she was under too much pressure. After all, in a sense, I was the one who led her down this path..."

Shi Bai coughed a few times, sounding slightly guilty, and then took out a box and pushed it in front of Kazami Yuuka.

"Oh, right, this is a gift I prepared for you."

"New clothes?"

Opening the box, Kazami Yuuka looked up at the red dress inside with a strange expression.

"What kind of clothes are they this time? Last time..."

"This is a cheongsam."

Somewhat embarrassed, Shi Bai turned his head and interrupted the other person.

"I think you would look great in a cheongsam... This is the prized possession of a certain shady shop; I went out specifically to get it for you."

"Then I'll keep it for later?"

With a slight upward curve at the corners of her lips, Kazami Yuuka closed the box lid again.

"Anyway, you're going on a long trip tomorrow, aren't you?"

"Put it on and show it to me now, so I can see if it fits."

Suddenly realizing that he had been in a passive state all along, Shi Bai sat up straight and spoke seriously.

"Luckily, there aren't any light bulbs around right now."

"I've never worn this kind of clothing before, and I won't wear it."

Kazami Yuuka blinked, looking completely innocent.

"So what should we do?"

"It's okay, I'll help you put it on."

Nodding with an air of righteous indignation, Shi Bai stood up from his chair.

"Okay, let's go to the bedroom then."

With a soft chuckle, Kazami Yuuka also stood up.

"Also, I don't care about her affairs."

"Uh……"

"There aren't many things I care about, but you're the only one. And besides..."

Kazami Yuuka winked at him with a hint of smugness.

“I’m the first one.”

Outside the Dream Pavilion.

"Ah...it's started again..."

Clutching a sickle, Ellie squatted under a tree, idly skipping stones across the lake of blood in front of her.

"It was fine before because this place was deserted, but now that we've decided to move to the foot of Monster Mountain soon, it seems the castle's soundproofing needs to be improved... Wait, am I going to have to endure another three months of suffering here!?"