Judging from Souji's current situation, don't expect her to wake up before afternoon - from another perspective, this is actually a good thing.

Thanks to this, Qingdeng had enough time to slowly consider how to solve this problem.

——Miss Okita’s matter... let’s put it aside for now.

Qingden took a breath.

——Now... let’s focus on this afternoon’s secret mission...!

Ever since he acquired the talent of "photographic memory", Qingden has found it difficult to forget things.

Therefore, he naturally remembered Tianzhangyuan's solemn instructions a few days ago - to go to Yuegong Shrine at nine o'clock on New Year's Day (2 p.m.)! I have an important secret mission to entrust to you.

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God is in good hands. The good weather this morning allowed Qingdeng and others to successfully complete the process of collecting water and praying to the sun.

Next, it’s time to advance to the next stage of activities——

Qingdeng and his party all put on new clothes and gathered in the master's room, which was Zhouzhu and Abi's bedroom.

Zhou Su, who was sitting in the main seat, delivered a New Year's speech that has almost become a cliché, such as "Happy New Year to everyone."

Then, Jingshang served a lot of butsu and mixed dishes. After pouring wine for a while, everyone began to enjoy the delicious food and wine.

By the way, Japan also has the custom of giving lucky money during the New Year.

After a delicious breakfast of mixed vegetables and Tusu wine, Zhou Zhu and A Bi gave each of the unmarried singles a big red envelope.

There wasn't much money in it, only 100 copper coins in total, but the purpose of the new year's money was to be a good sign.

Qingdeng truly received Zhou Zhu and A Bi's sincerity.

During the Japanese New Year, there is no custom of visiting relatives and friends.

During the New Year festival, most Japanese people spend it lazily.

Or go out with a few friends to play badminton or fly a kite; or you can huddle in the warm kotatsu without leaving the door, eating oranges and wasting your time doing nothing.

In order not to break the contract, Qingnobo set off early and arrived at Tsukinomiya Shrine 15 minutes early.

As soon as he passed through the torii gate, Qingto saw his two lovely seniors.

"Hmm? Miss Sashige, senior."

Qingdeng raised his eyebrows after saying hello to the second sister.

"Why are you... dressed like this?"

It was seen that Sae and Yae were not wearing their daily attire: a white miko uniform with a red top and a red bottom, nor were they wearing black combat uniforms. Instead, they were wearing women's kimonos that were quite simple in terms of fabric and style.

Not only the clothes, but also the hairstyle have been changed.

The two of them all changed their hairstyles to the very popular Shimada bun without any decorations such as buns.

With the two girls dressed like this...at a cursory glance, an uninformed person would probably regard them as maids from a wealthy family.

"After, after, after, after, junior, you are here, you, you, you, you came very, very early, well!"

Qingden cast his doubtful eyes on Yae.

The image Yae presented to Qingto was that of a heroic woman who was fearless.

But at this time, she had an expression of obvious panic, even her tongue was tied, and she kept stumbling when she spoke.

Senior, what's wrong with you?

Just when Qingdeng wanted to ask this——

"Mr. Ju, please come with me. Master Yu Du is already waiting for you in the temple."

After saying that, Shazhong took a deep breath without any trace, as if she was adjusting her emotions.

Although Sha Zhong concealed it very well, Qingdeng still found an unnatural look of nervousness between her eyebrows.

Even Shazhong, who was always steady, had a strange look on his face... Qingden's brows frowned unconsciously.

Qingdeng followed closely behind the two sisters and walked around the temple until he finally came to a certain small room.

"Mr. Orange, please come in."

Shazhong pushed open the paper sliding door for Qingdeng.

Qingdeng stepped one foot across the door frame—and then his expression froze in the next moment.

Directly opposite the door, Tianzhang Yuan, dressed as an ordinary woman, was sitting peacefully on her knees.

Next to her, sat a handsome young man with red lips and white teeth.

The youth remembers this boy - he will never be forgotten forever.

It's not because this person's appearance is so amazing.

Simply because of this young man's identity... it is easier for people to remember him.

"Mr. Ju, long time no see."

Tokugawa Iemo, the 14th generation general of the Edo shogunate who conquered the barbarians, smiled and nodded to Aoto.

At this time, Tianzhangyuan interrupted with a smile:

"Tachibana-kun, I'll make this short - Iemo wants to visit Edo incognito today no matter what, so I'm going to trouble you, Saege, and Yae to be our escort for the day~"

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