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"You are from Tokyo, so you feel this way." Nanase said.

"Yeah." Akimiya Akemi nodded.

"Tokyo is so nice." Nanase sighed, "I want to stay in Tokyo, but unfortunately I can't find a job and can't live anymore, so I can only go back to the countryside."

She said that she only had 980 yen left before leaving Tokyo, and talked about her experience, "The bread is really not delicious on the side, it's dry, but it's just right with mayonnaise."

Although it is an experience that the Higashino couple cannot use.

Nanase walked on tiptoes, and she led the way briskly with her hands behind her back. Hibiki thought about it and said, "It seems that Miss Nanase is more adaptable to life in the countryside."

"Maybe." Nanase turned back and pressed her cheek.

With her leading the way, we soon arrived at Anji's hotel.

"hello!"

Nanase opened the door and invited Hibiki and Higashikata to walk in.

This is a very ordinary wooden house hotel, nothing worth paying attention to.

Although the house looks a bit old, the owner has maintained it well, does not smell like decay, and is clean enough.

"I told you, get out of here quickly!"

As soon as they entered the hall, Higashino Hibiki and Akimiya Akemi heard the fierce voice of a middle-aged woman.

"Huh?" The two looked at each other and asked, "What's going on?"

Only then did the proprietress notice the two of them, and she bowed and apologized sheepishly, "I'm sorry, I was talking about these people from the Tourism Association. I welcome you to stay."

Only then did Higashino notice that there were two people sitting next to the hotel lobby. The leader was a skinny old man with his eyes closed, looking fierce.

Next to him was a busty girl with long hair tied back and an apologetic expression.

"It doesn't matter if it's a misunderstanding." Akimiya Akemi waved her hand.

She checked in with the landlady.

The old man opened his eyes, his mouth was crooked, he looked at Higashino Hibiki, and then walked to Higashino Hibiki.

"Let me tell you, this guest from afar, can we have a chat?"

Higashino Hibiki thought his attitude was very bad, but unexpectedly he was quite friendly.

"Of course." Dong Yexiang nodded.

"My name is Kadoda Hiroshi, and I am the president of the Tourism Association. Welcome to Mount Mamano."

The big-breasted girl who looked like a married woman came next to her and introduced herself, "My name is Shinomiya Shiori. I work at the Tourism Association. I'm happy."

"I am Hibiki Higashino," Hibiki pointed his hand at Akimiya Akemi, "That is my wife, Akemi Higashino."

Akimiya Akemi turned around, smiled and waved hello.

Kadoda Hiroshi nodded to Akimiya Akemi, and then guided Hibiki Hibiki to sit down on the tatami.

He said: "I will just tell you if I have something to do."

"Please," Higashikata nodded. Shinomiya Shiori handed over two cups of tea. Higashika raised his head and took them with both hands, "Thank you."

"You're welcome, guest." Shiori held the dinner plate and walked behind Kadoda Hiroshi and stood quietly.

"Ahem," Kadoda Hiroshi moved his mouth and tried to make a friendly expression, "Excuse me, how does Mr. Higashino know about Kanoyama?"

Hibiki Higashino replied: "After I got married, it was my mother who introduced Mount Masano. I heard it is very suitable for short-term travel."

"That's it." President Kadota sighed, "It's true."

Seeing Higashino Hibiki's confused look, Shinomiya Shiori explained the situation softly.

There are fewer and fewer tourists in Mount Kano. Once a tourist town, strange faces have now become a conspicuous presence.

The value of travel associations is disappearing.

"The tourists who come every time are all middle-aged people, and the young people also know it from their parents." Shiori said worriedly: "The wild mountains among us have declined."

Dongye shouted, he took a sip of tea and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Mom is really unreliable."

How could she, a housewife who stayed at home all day, know any good places?

However, there will be a lot of people in popular tourist spots, so in remote areas you can get some peace and quiet and relieve some of the troubles of Tokyo.

"Well, Mr. Higashino," Shiori said cautiously, "May I ask if you have any suggestions for our Masanoyama...or are you dissatisfied?"

President Kadoda followed up and said: "That's right, you're welcome, feel free to say it."

"I'm sorry, I can't do it." Under the surprised looks of the two people, Higashino Hibiki explained, "Because I haven't visited Kano Mountain yet."

Shiori blushed, "...I'm really sorry, I forgot."

"So be it." The old man was thick-skinned, and President Kadoda said calmly without any embarrassment: "Today, oh no, there will be a drama performance at Zeno Palace tomorrow at noon. Please be sure to come and take a look."

He considered that the Higashino couple was tired from traveling and traveling, so he thoughtfully set aside some time for rest.

Dong Yexiang raised his eyebrows, "Royal palace?"

"This is to attract tourists," Shiori bent down to explain, her chest shaking heavily. "We established a "mini independent kingdom" to express a unique place. Because of the setting of the kingdom, we had many tourists in the 1980s. . "

She carries the memories with her.

Higashino Hibiki was surprised, "Is there no problem with saying it directly?"

“No tourists care about this anymore,” Shiori said.

President Kadoda snorted dissatisfiedly, but did not object.

"It sounds interesting to me," Hibiki Higashi nodded, "We will definitely arrive on time."

"Thank you very much," President Kadota bowed. He pointed behind Hibiki Higashino in a deep voice, "Daughter of the Nanase family, you will be the tour guide for the guests these days, introducing the scenery and history of Mount Gano."

Hibiki turned around suddenly and found that Yui Nanase was still there, sitting pretty behind him.

"Me?" Nanase pointed at herself and opened her mouth in embarrassment, "Why me?"

"You usually only do housework at home and have plenty of time, so the decision is yours," President Kadota said in an unquestionably strong tone.

Nanase shook his head, "I don't want it."

Chairman Kadoda continued: "I will give you a salary of 5,000 yen a day."

"I'll take it!" Nanase assured, patting Platform's chest.

"Pfft~" Shiori couldn't help laughing.

"Because I'm really poor," Nanase explained sheepishly, "I can barely afford a jump."

Hibiki Higashino recalled Nanase who wanted to get rid of Kaifeng Jump.

Higashikata declined, "Let me pay the money."

"How can I let you out," President Kadoda said: "It's just my little intention to bother you for so long."

Higashino Hibiki could only accept: "Thank you very much."

"Well," President Kadoda sat up, "Brother Higashino, I'll take my leave then."

"Excuse me," Nanase raised her head, "is today officially considered work?"

President Kadoda glared at Nanase angrily, "Of course not!"

"Okay." Nanase wilted.

…

Carrying their suitcases, Higashino Hibiki and Akimiya Akemi came to the second floor of the hotel.

"Any room is fine," the landlady said, "Because it's not the peak tourist season, the rooms are vacant."

Higashino Hibiki asked: "Store manager, why don't you welcome President Kadoda?"

"Why support something that has no effect?" the boss lady said expressionlessly.

Higashino Hibiki has a good understanding of the current situation of Mount Masano.

The tourism association has been working hard for a declining tourist town with the characteristics of the times, but to no avail.

It might be interesting to travel to such a place.

…

Mr. and Mrs. Higashino stayed in a room near the corridor.

"So beautiful."

Outside the window, there are green trees.

Under the sunlight, the room was green and cool.

It's the end of September now, and it won't be easy to see green shade in a while.

However, this is only a common scene in rural areas. Akimiya Akemi has just stayed in Tokyo for a long time and has not experienced the scenery of nature.

Higashino Hibiki didn't sigh, he put down his suitcase and lay down on the tatami.

"Ah, so comfortable."

He hadn't enjoyed a leisurely moment in a long time.

In Tokyo, Higashino Hibiki was like clockwork, his heart was pressing and turning all the time.

"Take a rest, take a rest," he forgot to recognize the bed, so he lay on the ground and mumbled to himself.

"Okay." Akimiya Akemi took out the blanket, walked over to Higashino Hibiki and covered him. After sitting down with her legs together, she flipped her hair, looked at him with pity, and said softly: "Good afternoon. "

"It's really hard work."

…

When Dong Yexiang woke up, it was already dusk. The sound of birds flying by the window woke him.

"Ah, you're awake."

Akimiya Akemi, who was admiring the scenery in front of the window, turned around and said with a smile.

Higashikata rubbed his eyes, "I'm sorry."

"It's fine."

It was time to have dinner, and the two of them walked downstairs. Hibiki told Akimiya Akemi about the situation of Masanoyama while walking.

Not only was Akimiya Akemi not angry, she was looking forward to it, "It's great. There must be a lot worth recording."

After asking the proprietress, Higashino Hibiki and Akimiya Akemi came to a small restaurant near the market.

This is Mount Kano, and the local specialties are of course delicacies from the mountains.

"You are here at the right time. The pineapples are growing in September. Would you like some fried pork with pineapples? It tastes delicious!"

Of course Higashino accepted it and asked about local food.

"The fish we have here is also very delicious. Do you want some? Brother."

"Please bring me about two pounds."

"okay."

Thirty minutes passed. The dishes are served one after another.

Higashino Hibiki was very curious about the pine grind, so he took a bite and put it in his mouth, chewed it a little, and the delicious juice burst out.

"The aroma is attractive, the meat is plump, delicious and tender, and the flavor is excellent."

It's very fresh and delicious. It's a treasure that you can't find in Tokyo.

"Not bad," Akimiya Akemi closed her eyes and felt, "it tastes like mushrooms and has the richness of meat. It's delicious."

The fish is also very good, without earthy smell, and it has a sweet taste after steaming.

The two of them enjoyed their meal.

My impression of Mount Masano has improved.

Sure enough, food can bring Hibiki Higashino intuitive enjoyment the most.

Stepping into the setting sun, Hibiki rubbed his belly, "This dinner will definitely be more delicious if Miss Akimiya handles it."

Akimiya Akemi said with a smile: "Then bring some ingredients when you go home."

Higashino Hibiki enjoyed this time very much. The two of them took a leisurely walk together, which they hadn't done for a long time.

He suddenly didn't want to draw comics and enjoy how wonderful life was.

"No," Higashino Hibiki shook his head violently. When he thought of the comics, his mind was filled with thoughts of the battle of the Mountain King, and the leisurely atmosphere was no longer felt.

"What's wrong? You look like you want to vomit. Is there something wrong with the mushrooms?" Akimiya Akemi touched her belly.

"It's okay, I thought of comics," Higashikata waved his hand.

When he saw the light, he felt the cruelty of darkness even more.

Serialization in a weekly comic magazine is really not the work of humans.

Akimiya Akemi said: "Then for a while, just forget about comics."

"That's right, I don't know anything about comics or anything."

…

Tokyo.

"No! No! No!"

Someone roared angrily!

"Not only "Hunter", but also "Slam Dunk" has been suspended!"

"Damn it! Coach Anzai arranged the tactics with Sakuragi Hanamichi as the core of the offense. I still want to see Sakuragi show off his power!"

"Why are you taking a break here?"

Countless people bought Jump in anticipation, only to close it in disappointment.

I have been looking forward to this for a whole week.

It is painful enough for readers of online articles to see the author take a day off.

"I'm going to die if I don't see the latest episode of Slam Dunk."

Resentment that could resurrect the Evil Heart King Dark Shadow Mage was growing.

Higashino Hibiki smiled freely at this time, "Why don't we take another break, haha."

As soon as he finished speaking, Nanase ran over. The appearance of this reader made Hibiki Higashino feel uneasy.

Nanase's forehead was covered with sweat, "Would you like to soak in a hot spring?"

Akimiya Akemi asked excitedly: "Is there a hot spring in Masanoyama?"

Nanase gave a thumbs up, "Of course, this is my advance service!"

She led Dongye and his wife from the main road to the path, and from the plains into the mountains.

Half an hour later, deep in the mountains of Mount Kano, we came to a flat land with countless mountain flowers blooming, which was so beautiful.

As we walked into the flowers, fireflies flew out and flickered in the darkness.

Akimiya Akemi shouted, "Ah, fireflies, I haven't seen them in a long time!"

She pounced.

There are no fireflies in Tokyo. For urban children, fireflies can already be said to be urban legends.

It is difficult for them to realize that at night, there is only moonlight and starlight, and countless green light spots flying around, like a dream, and extremely romantic.

"Are there fireflies at the end of September?" Hibiki Higashino wondered.

"Because there are hot springs." Nanase said.

The hot spring is not far away, and there is a small room built next to it.

"This is the secret base where my friends and I used to live when we were young, but now only Shiori and I are here."

Nanase said, opening the door and inviting the two of them in.

"Excuse me." Akimiya Akemi said excitedly.

She was particularly excited tonight and saw a different scenery.

It's like taking an adventure, very exciting.

"There's nothing inside." Nanase said, "It's like the secret base in Mr. Tori Akino's "Unknown Flower Names". It's very simple."

"It doesn't matter." Akimiya Minmei's eyes lit up, "I've never seen the secret base!"

Nanase said: "She is really a young lady."

It was exactly as Nanase said. There were only tables, chairs, benches, a single bed, and a bunch of miscellaneous items on the table.

But it has electricity, lights, a monitor and a DVD player.

Next to it is a CD with "Unknown Flower Names".