Chapter 51 Apple Candy for the New Year
Gong You yawned first: "Ah, I'm a little sleepy."
Although they had agreed to spend New Year's Eve together and had waited until this time, he really wanted to go to sleep.
Gong Zhi's veins bulged: "You slept so soundly this afternoon, and now you're still sleepy? Are you a pig?"
Akina Amako couldn't help but chuckle. Hmm, that's not a very good way to put it... uh, but this description does seem to be quite apt?
Gong You retorted without backing down, "You ate so much at dinner tonight, you're the pig!"
Tonight, because Akina was eating absentmindedly and the atmosphere was awkward, Miyaji was a little depressed and couldn't help but eat a few more bites.
Akina Amaho coughed lightly and patted their shoulders.
"Alright, everyone must be tired, so let's stop arguing. Let's go and rest after we move into the new year. We need to get up early tomorrow for the New Year's worship."
As she spoke, the clock struck twelve, and the new year arrived without her even realizing it.
Fireworks were set off outside, their brilliant colors shimmering in the sky.
Gong Zhi nodded; he was indeed very sleepy and couldn't help but yawn.
Akina Amako nudged the two of them, saying, "Your room is over there. I'm going to sleep too. Go and get some rest."
Gong You and Gong Zhi entered the room that had been prepared for them temporarily; the room was quite tidy.
Gong You couldn't resist any longer and fell asleep on the bed.
Miyaji sighed, pushed him to the other side of the bed so he wouldn't be lying in the middle, and then lay down on the other side of the bed to sleep.
...Sigh, if only I could sleep with Mina.
Gong Zhi thought to himself in a daze.
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The next day, Gong You got up at six o'clock in the morning, looking very energetic.
He looked at the still-sleepy Miyaji and muttered under his breath, "As expected, Miyaji is the real pig, still not awake at this hour."
He wouldn't wake Miyaji; it would be best if only he and Mina went to the New Year's shrine together, took a picture, and drove Miyaji crazy.
Hmm, but at this hour... is it possible that Mina hasn't woken up yet?
Gong You quietly left the room and gently knocked on the door of Tian Sui Ming Nai's bedroom.
...As expected, there was no response. It looked like I would have to wait at least another hour or two.
Gong You sighed. He should have agreed on a time to get up and go to the shrine to pray before going to bed last night.
Ah—does he have to wait here hungry forever?!
Gong You had already changed his clothes. It was just that he got up too early, and if he went out now, he probably wouldn't be able to buy breakfast.
He sat on the sofa, troubled for a while.
Fortunately, half an hour later, Akina Amako rubbed her eyes and opened the door.
She asked softly, "Ayou, why are you up so early?"
Today, Akina Amaho got up a little earlier than usual, considering that she was going to visit the shrine and needed to prepare some breakfast. Of course, she only needed to heat up the sandwiches she made yesterday.
But she always needs to tidy herself up a bit first.
Considering the possible wake-up times of these two people, Akina Amane set an alarm for herself, which was unusual for her.
When I came out, I found Gong You already sitting on the sofa.
She glanced around the living room again, but didn't see Gong Zhi, which made her a little strange.
"Where's Aji? Didn't you call him to get up with you?" Amamiya asked, a little puzzled. Logically, shouldn't the two of them be together?
After all... she had gotten used to the two of them appearing together and sticking to her for so long.
Hmm, it seems like they didn't want to give the other person a chance, so they simply came up together with both of them.
Gong You was a little embarrassed, scratching his cheek: "Ah, I'm not going to call him. Since Mina is up now, let's just go to the shrine to pray together."
His eyes sparkled as he spoke about his proposal.
Akina Amane thought to herself, "Well, it seems like it was done on purpose. There's nothing I can do about it, since Miyaji is sleeping so soundly."
She sighed, "We agreed to go together, so let's wake him up together. Since you're already awake, I reckon he'll be awake soon too."
As she spoke, she pulled Gong You up and then pushed him to the doorway.
"Go in and tell him to get up together; we need to have breakfast."
Amane Akina stood with her hands on her hips, blocking Miya Yu's retreat, determined to see him go in and bring Miyaji out with him.
Gong You smacked his lips in dissatisfaction, but still went inside.
Amane Akina breathed a sigh of relief and went to the kitchen to heat up the sandwiches she had made yesterday.
After waiting a while, she placed the sandwiches and hot milk on the table. Gong Zhi yawned and came out with Gong You.
"Are we leaving so early today?" Gong Zhi was still a little confused.
He thought Mina would sleep a little longer, so he fell asleep without any suspicion.
Of course, when Miyayu roughly shook him awake, Miyaji almost punched him in a fit of rage, but considering that Akina would definitely find out if he hit him, he ultimately didn't do it.
Well, it's not bad to be able to eat a delicious breakfast made by Akina Amane herself when I get up early.
Gong Zhi couldn't help but swallow.
“Yeah, there will probably be a lot of people at the shrine. We should set off as soon as possible.” Akina Amaho nodded.
The three of them quickly finished breakfast and set off together; they were going to the shrine together today.
As expected, there were a lot of people on the first day of the new year, and the area in front of the shrine was so crowded that it was impossible to move.
Miya Yu and Miyaji took the initiative to hold Akina Amaho's hand.
"Don't get lost from us. I didn't expect there to be so many people at the shrine so early," Miyaji said.
It's not even eight o'clock yet, why are so many people here?
"Well, everyone must have rushed over early, that's why there are so many people now." Akina Amami was also a little troubled, not expecting that her plan to arrive early had backfired.
"Why don't we stroll around the market over there first? There aren't many people there yet. Once the people who came to worship at the shrine come out, they'll all flock to the market." Gong You pointed to the market not far away.
It's a market next to the shrine. Besides selling shrine-related blessing items, it also sells some other things because it's the first day of the new year.
There's hardly anyone there now, since everyone's gone to the shrine.
Akina Amaho nodded: "Let's go to the market first, and then go to the shrine later."
None of them wore kimonos today; Miyako and Miyaji wore their winter coats for convenience.
Akina Amazu changed her clothes. She didn't really care that much about visiting the shrine for the New Year, so she just wore her usual clothes.
Today's outfit is gold and blue, and because it has a collar, it looks fluffy, which is quite cute.
The three people walked hand in hand toward the market.
Out of curiosity, Akina Amane bought a candied apple.
"I want to try what it's like to eat candied apples in winter." After all, it looks cold and would probably make your mouth feel cold. Akina looked at it with curiosity for a couple of seconds.
"Hmm, I've tried it before. It's a bit icy, but it's quite refreshing to eat," Miyaji said, recalling his experience of eating candied apples in winter.
Well, the last time I tried that was back in elementary school.
"Now that you've mentioned it, I'm a little curious too. Boss, give me one as well." Gong You raised an eyebrow, deciding to try it himself.
The boss beamed with joy: "Okay!"
He reached out and took the apple candy the shopkeeper handed him.
Without saying a word, he put it to his mouth and took a bite, then frowned.
"Ouch, I feel like my teeth are going to freeze." Gong You hissed, but couldn't resist taking another bite.
Akina Amazu also tried taking a small bite: "It is indeed very cold, but not to the point of freezing your teeth."
Perhaps because she eats relatively little, she doesn't feel that way.
Gong You chewed and chewed: "But it is indeed quite delicious, I quite like the taste."
As he spoke, he took another bite, and the apple candy was quickly finished.
After finishing, he smacked his lips, looking like he wanted more.
"Hmm, so Yu likes it this much?" Akina Amaho blinked and took a bite of the apple candy, chewing away.
It was indeed very good. Perhaps because it was winter, it wasn't too sweet, which gave it a unique flavor.
"It really is delicious, and I like it a lot too. But I was too young when I ate it, and I got diarrhea afterward." Gong Zhi shrugged.
"So be careful, if you eat any more, you might end up like this too." He said, looking at Gong You.
Gong You felt a little guilty because he had indeed planned to buy a few more.
He still had his pride and didn't want to suddenly get a stomachache in front of Amaho Akina. He also knew that Miyaji's words were actually a reminder to him.
"Never mind then, I'll just eat a little less and finish this one before I stop eating." Amamiya said, taking the last bite and then throwing away the skewer.
The three continued walking forward, and Amaho Akina bought two amulets and gave them to the two people.
"Well, these two are amulets for wishing you constant victory. I'm giving them to you."
She hoped to bless them and wish them continued success in the future.
Gong Zhi: "What about you? If you're not buying one, we'll pick one out and give it to you."
As he spoke, his gaze swept over the other guardians.
Akina Amane shook her head: "No need, I'll go to the shrine and ask for one for myself later."
As she spoke, she winked mischievously.
“In that case, we’ll help you get some amulets too, so you’ll have three then,” Gong You said.
"Why don't you two pray for yourselves? The amulets I gave you were just my personal blessings." Amaho Akina sighed.
“In that case, Mina, don’t refuse the amulet we’re giving you,” Miyaji said.
"Alright, alright, then you can pick one of the amulets and give it to me together." Unable to argue with them, Amako Akina finally gave in.
Gong You and Gong Zhi huddled together and discussed for a while, then the two of them took an amulet and put it into her hand.
The two people were smiling.
Gong You: "This is an amulet for praying for good luck."
Miyaji: "I hope your future will be just as fortunate."
Akina Ameho held the amulet in both hands, paused for a moment, and realized that the two of them had remembered her earlier comment about how lucky she was to be friends with them.
Her eyes were slightly moist, and she nodded heavily: "Yes."
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