Chapitre 78: 3. Song of Spring
The cold winter has passed, the temperature in April has gradually warmed up, and the cherry blossoms at the foot of Yuanzang Mountain are already in full bloom.
It was originally a good time to enjoy cherry blossoms, and Liudong Temple also took advantage of this time to hold a festival of blessings.
In the beginning, this kind of festival was to celebrate the passing of the cold winter, hoping that the gods would bless themselves in the new year, and also to pray for a good harvest.
However, with the development of the times, the nature of this celebration has gradually changed. After Fuyuki City has become a tourist city, it has gradually become a local tourist program.
At the foot of Yuanzang Mountain, there is a sea of pink flowers. The cherry blossoms reflect a beautiful luster under the sunlight in the morning, and the breeze blows through the layers of holy waves.
And a few cherry blossoms, under the breeze, were blown off the cherry tree and fell into the steaming water cup.
"so beautiful..."
Looking at the cherry blossoms floating on the water, there was a faint wave. Looking at this scene, Sakura, who was holding the teacup in both hands, said subconsciously.
"Yeah, it's really beautiful."
Mu Si, who was kneeling beside her, raised her head and said, a little cherry blossoms fell from time to time in the air. Sitting in this sea of flowers was like a dream.
A small low table is placed on a tablecloth, a picnic basket is placed next to the low table, and there are several small plates on the table with some snacks on it.
Matou Shinji and the others were sitting on the tablecloth at this time, Shinji was sitting cross-legged on the cushion, Mousse and Sakura were kneeling on the cushion very formally, and Moose kept taking out snacks from the picnic basket , replenish the food on the table.
Cherry blossom viewing is an important festival in Japan. Both ordinary people and political elites will participate. Even Yakuza will not have trouble on this day, but will take their families to enjoy cherry blossoms.
Below this sea of flowers, at intervals, there is a small tablecloth on which more or less local residents sit. Many girls wear their favorite kimonos to spend such a festival.
And Sakura is no exception.
A beige kimono is worn on the body, with pale pink cherry blossoms embellished on the surface. This dress is very compatible with the current environment. If the cherry blossoms fall on the body, it is almost indistinguishable.
The red headband is tied into a beautiful bow, the neat eyelashes are like a small fan, the light pink cherry lips are lightly glossy, and the watery eyes are staring at Matou Shinji.
Under the obstruction of the table, the pure white hand gently pinched the corner of his clothes, and asked in a low voice with a blushing face, "Then...how am I wearing this today?"
Since a few days ago, she has been preparing for today's dress. She got up early in the morning and changed into this dress, just to ask this sentence.
"Well...it's very beautiful, it's better to say that this sea of sakura is like blooming for you. That's it, my little sakura is the most beautiful girl here."
"Why, how can you say that..."
Sakura's face was stained with a hint of crimson, and she lowered her head shyly and said, she just wanted Shinji's compliment, but, but this statement is a bit too much...
So she then picked up the water glass and pretended to drink water, so that her hot head could cool down a little and gain a little thinking ability.
Shinji looked at Sakura with a smile, then turned to look at the cherry blossoms scattered in the sky. Although his words were exaggerated, they were absolutely true. In this sea of cherry blossoms, Sakura, who had already begun to develop, was definitely a The most beautiful girl, bar none.
Seeing this scene, Mousse's lips curled into a smile, and then she reached out and took out some sandwiches from the picnic basket and placed them on the plate on the table.
Shen Er took a sandwich very casually, propped on the tablecloth with one hand, and took the sandwich to his mouth with the other, listening to the sound of the waves blown by the wind in the beautiful sea of flowers, smelling the fragrance of cherry blossoms, and eating. Delicious food makes all troubles disappear.
But Sakura, who had just recovered from her recovery, became unnoticeably nervous after seeing the sandwich that Shinji picked up.
Shen Er looked around the crowd with a smile on his face and said, "There are a lot more people viewing cherry blossoms this year, and the seats are almost full."
"Yeah... Last year there were at least one-third of the people here, but this year there are so many people..."
Mousse also looked at the people around and said in surprise.
"No no... It can't be said that there are many people viewing the cherry blossoms this year, I can only say that there were fewer people last year and a few years ago. You must know that before the Holy Grail War, many people in the cherry blossom forest under Yuanzang Mountain were in the middle of the night. It's time to start occupying seats, and people who come early in the morning don't even have a seat!"
Matou Shinji looked nostalgic, recalled the scene here, and took a bite of the sandwich, eh? Is Mousse trying something new for sandwiches? It doesn't taste the same as before, but... it's still delicious.
Looking at Shinji who was eating sandwiches, Sakura's face was a little dignified, would it not suit Shinji's taste if she made it herself...Although Mousse has already said that her talent in cooking is very good, but...it's the first time to make it for Shinji. Once, and sandwiches are a bit too simple, wouldn't it be better to make something more hearty?
"Well... the population of Fuyuki City has begun to return in the past two years. Anyway, this is a port and tourist city. Although it can't be compared with the big cities in Tokyo, it is definitely much better than those rural areas that have no prospects at all."
While chewing the sandwich, Matou Shinji said with a smile, he was born in this city anyway, and seeing his hometown prospering again, he naturally felt happy and ate the last bite of the sandwich at the same time.
Seeing that Shinji finished eating the sandwich as usual, but there was no change in her expression, Sakura couldn't help but ask, "Shinji, how does the sandwich taste? Is that...is it to your taste?"
"Ah! You did this?" Shinji said in surprise.
"Ok..."
Sakura nodded lightly, tidied a strand of hair behind her ear, and looked at Shinji with anticipation.
"If you didn't say it, I thought it was made by mousse! It's delicious, and it's different from the sandwiches made by mousse, and has its own characteristics."
Hearing these words, a beautiful smile appeared on Sakura's face, a little bit of sunlight shone from the gaps in the cherry blossoms, and sprinkled between Sakura's jet-black hair, adding a touch of holiness to her smile.
Shinji eats a lot, and exercises swordsmanship and physical strength every day, so he never stops his mouth almost the whole time. In the end, most of the food in the picnic basket went into his stomach.
Sakura, on the other hand, looked at the festival held at the foot of Yuanzang Mountain not far away. There were not only dances to worship the gods, but also well-planned roadside stalls with a complete range of entertainment and food stalls.
"How about going to see the festival? It's already here anyway." Matou Shinji also noticed Sakura's gaze and said directly.
"Yes, I finally came here once, and I was lucky enough to come across the festival. It would be a pity not to go and see, and you don't have to worry about the location here, I'll just watch it here by myself."
Mu Si said with a light smile, looking at Xiao Sakura with a hint of unknown meaning in her eyes, and her words were full of instigation.
Sakura nodded, then stood up slowly, and followed Matou Shinji towards the festival location.
Walking through the gravel road in the forest, although the path covered with stones looks very beautiful, walking on it is not beautiful at all, not only the feet, but also the uneven stones may sprain the ankles.
Sakura, who was wearing a kimono, walked this road with extreme caution, but Shinji looked at her cautiously, and simply reached out to a princess to hold her in his arms, and strode forward.
"Yah--! Shen, Shenji do this, let me know in advance!"
Xiao Ying slapped him lightly twice, and said with a blushing face, and turned her head to look around. Fortunately, there was no one on the forest path. Everyone was enjoying the cherry blossoms at this time, and no one noticed what she looked like now.
"Haha... sorry, sorry."
Matou Shinji's laughter permeated the path, and among them was Sakura's embarrassed voice. The voices of the two were intertwined, and they were all covered by the sound of waves in the forest.
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