Chapter 32 Ginger and Jujube Milk Tea Goes to the Amusement Park (Part 1)
After some twists and turns, the three of them finally arrived at the entrance of the amusement park.
It's the kind of proper, ordinary amusement park.
Akina Amazu breathed a sigh of relief and went inside after buying tickets for the three people.
Gong Zhi and Gong You were standing right next to her, and it felt like they were a little closer than before.
But Akina looked around and didn't sense anything unusual about them; perhaps it was just her imagination.
Gong You glanced at her lightly, then moved closer to her, saying sternly, "There are too many people in the amusement park. Let's stay closer together so we don't get separated."
Miyaji responded and moved a little closer to Amaho Akina as well.
Akina Amaho felt that their hands were subtly touching, which felt a little strange.
She frowned, but accepted the reason.
“Okay, let’s move closer then. Do you want to go take a look somewhere first?” she said.
“If you find it inconvenient to walk like this, Mina can hold our hands. After all, our hands are constantly bumping into each other, and Mina probably isn’t very comfortable,” Miyaji suggested, seemingly very understanding.
"No need for that. Holding hands just feels a bit strange," Amaho Akina smiled.
Well, she can still accept it at this point.
"Let's go check out the haunted house first! It's close to the entrance, and there don't seem to be many people there yet."
Miyako excitedly tugged at Amaho Akina's sleeve. He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Akina was very excited.
Gong Zhi could tell at a glance what Gong You was thinking.
He clicked his tongue lightly, but didn't seem to have any objections.
Yes, he also wanted to see what choice Mina would make.
"Hmm... let's go check out the haunted house first." Akina Amaho pondered for a moment and then agreed.
She wasn't actually very interested in haunted houses, not because she was afraid of ghosts, but simply because she felt that they were all fake and not very challenging.
After Amako Akina agreed, the three of them reached a consensus and headed towards the haunted house together.
There weren't many people in front of the haunted house. After queuing for a short while, it was their turn to go in.
Once inside, the house was pitch black, with only fluorescent green flames floating in the air and white skeletons piled on the ground that could be vaguely seen.
Not only that, but the sound of a coffin creaking open could also be heard.
It looked like something white had fallen out and was crawling towards them.
Gong You and Gong Zhi both shuddered involuntarily, getting goosebumps all over their bodies.
They ran a few steps forward when suddenly something hung down from the ceiling, almost hitting them in the face. When they looked again, it was a blood-soaked "corpse".
They all took a step back, making Amako Akina, who was standing still, seem somewhat out of place.
Akina turned around and grabbed their sleeves, looking puzzled. "Why are you two running?"
"Minnai, aren't you afraid?" Miya Yu asked.
His voice managed to sound calm, though it trembled slightly.
They were certainly not afraid of haunted houses; they were just startled by the "corpse" that suddenly appeared in front of them.
"What's there to be afraid of? This thing that fell down is just a rubber dummy." Akina Amaho blinked and reached out to poke the "corpse."
Upon closer inspection, Gong You and Gong Zhi realized that it was indeed just a rubber mannequin.
For a moment, the fear and retreat of the two people just now seemed somewhat ridiculous.
"That's probably because Yu was scared." Miyaji shrugged, though he was just pretending to be relaxed.
"What are you saying, you idiot! You were clearly scared too!" Gong You said, displeased.
"Yes, but it's normal to be suddenly startled; it's a common jump scare."
As Akina Amane spoke, she walked forward.
Miyako and Miyaji exchanged a glance, surprised that Mina wasn't afraid at all.
I was a little disappointed; it was far from what I had initially imagined—that Mina would rely on them out of fear.
On the contrary, it made them seem a bit inferior.
but……
"What is a jump scare?" Miyaji asked.
This was the first time he had ever heard the word.
"As the name suggests, it's a sudden scare. Actually, it's a common technique in horror movies," Akina Amami explained simply.
Gong Zhi nodded thoughtfully; he probably understood.
“Oh… Mina, you seem to know a lot about this stuff,” Miya Yu said.
"It's alright, I just learned a little bit about it when I watched the movie. After all, I also need to learn about other art forms." Akina Amami shook her head.
The three of them continued walking forward.
After what had just happened, the three of them showed no signs of being frightened again.
Moreover, at times, Akina Amaho would even explain any continuity errors.
She saw the painting hanging on the wall—clearly a replica prepared for the haunted house's backdrop.
Akina Ama tugged at their sleeves: "That painting is based on Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper,' which depicts a scene from the Bible about Jesus. The table was full of people, but now they've all turned into skeletons."
Gong You and Gong Zhi nodded thoughtfully.
If you only see this painting without knowing these things, you might just think it's a somewhat abrupt painting.
Seeing that Akina was talking with great interest, they naturally didn't intend to interrupt her, since it all sounded quite interesting.
At the same time, a white light flashed and struck the side of the road. Gong You and Gong Zhi looked curiously in the direction of the light.
There really were skeletons sitting around the dining table, continuing their meal.
Akina Amane smiled and said, "Ah, it's as if time has been frozen at that moment yet it keeps going on and on, until everyone has turned into bones."
The sorrow of the world changing and the complexities of the truth about the story intertwined at this moment.
"Hey, those bones are still moving, like they're having a meal." Gong You was a little surprised when he noticed this.
"Could it be that those things are still edible?" Gong Zhize fell into deep thought.
He actually immersed himself in the story's background.
Akina Amako looked at it carefully again, and finally pointed to the top of the corn.
"Those skeletons are just props, they're attached to strings, that's why they move, giving people the illusion that they're continuing to eat."
As they said this, all the skeletons turned to look in their direction, creating a chilling scene.
It was as if they, being stared at by the skeletons, were traitors and sinners in the eyes of those skeletons.
Gong Zhi took a deep breath and looked closely, and indeed he could see several fine threads on it.
...As expected, the haunted house was only for scaring people. How did it suddenly turn into an art gallery and storytelling center? Miyaji rarely complained to himself.
"Let's get out of here quickly, it's getting a bit cold here." Gong You rubbed his arms.
Neither Akina nor Miyaji had any objections, and they quickened their pace as they walked outside.
After leaving the haunted house, Akina Amane obviously remembered what she had just done, explaining what was so entertaining about the attractions. Wasn't that just making people lose interest?
She was a little embarrassed and apologetic: "I got too excited just now and ended up explaining everything to you. Did I disturb you a bit?"
It seems that if they say they didn't have enough fun, Amaho Akina will definitely take them to the haunted house again.
On the contrary, this haunted house experience is unique.
“No, Mina’s explanation was very interesting.” Miyaji shook his head.
“Yes, if Mina hadn’t told us, we probably would have been completely confused about some of the scenes,” Miya Yu said.
After all, they really aren't interested in certain kinds of knowledge...
For example, in that scene just now, if they saw it, they would at most feel that sitting together to eat and the skeleton suddenly looking at them was a little scary, but that's about it.
Akina Tensui breathed a slight sigh of relief. She could tell that the two people weren't forcing her, but genuinely believed it.
“Okay, let’s go ride the roller coaster next, it’s closer.” Akina Amami pointed to the roller coaster that was not far away.
The people upstairs are screaming.
Gong Zhi and Gong You exchanged a glance.
They all actually wanted Mina to sit next to them.
So this was yet another struggle, and the two nodded to each other secretly.
Miyako walked up to Amaho Akina first: "Let's set off then, or we'll have to wait for the next one."
There's no one in line right now.
The three of them ran towards the roller coaster, a little out of breath, but arrived at their destination just as the previous ride stopped.
"Oh! We arrived just in time." Gong You was delighted.
"Amina, where are you going to sit?" Miyaji turned around and glanced at Amaho Akina, who was slightly behind them.
Her physical strength does seem to be a bit lacking.
Akina Amane took a breath and waited until she was a little calmer before speaking: "You two can sit together. I'll just sit behind you."
Well, having them sit together is probably the best option. It's good to spend time with someone else sometimes.
"Ugh—I don't want to sit with Zhu Zhi," Gong You complained, drawing out the words.
“Minna, come sit with me.” He said, tugging at Minna’s sleeve.
“I don’t want to sit with a pig either.” Miyaji rolled his eyes, then grabbed Akina’s other sleeve.
For a moment, they were at a stalemate.
Akina Ame smiled awkwardly. She glanced behind her and saw that everyone else had already sat down, leaving only the three of them standing there.
The staff were walking in their direction.
She sighed, broke free, and then abruptly sat down in the empty seat in the second row, next to a girl.
It was only thanks to the fact that they didn't use much force that Akina Amaho was able to break free so easily.
They were also afraid that if they used too much force, they would hurt Akina Amane.
"Alright, you two should sit down quickly," said Akina Amami.
The two glared at each other. Gong You wanted to beg Tian Suimingna, but out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that the staff member was approaching them with a heavy gaze, and he couldn't help but shudder.
Gong You had no choice but to obediently sit down first, and Gong Zhi sat next to him.
Since only seats in the first row were left, they both sat in the first row.
After sitting down, afraid that Akina would hear her, Miyako lowered her voice and said, "It's all your fault. If we hadn't fought for it, we wouldn't be sitting in the first row. Now we can't even see Akina."
"Wasn't it you who insisted on sitting with Mina first?" Miyaji said.
He was also furious.
Although he didn't want to sit with his brother, it would be best to sit with Mina.
Gong You pursed her lips, thinking to herself, "Doesn't Aji have the same idea? How dare he blame me?"
But he didn't continue arguing because the roller coaster had reached its highest point and was about to plummet.
As they plummeted downwards, the wind whipped across their faces. Those sitting in the first row saw it most clearly, and Gong You's eyes widened with excitement.
Meanwhile, Akina Amane, who was sitting in the back row, also let out a scream, which sounded quite exhilarating.
In a daze, the roller coaster had already slowly come to a stop.
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