I’m a Witch In Dongying

　　This kind of dance is a tradition of Shintoism. Only maidens who are born in shrines are qualified to dance, and part-time maidens are not qualified to participate.

According to different occasions, such as festivals, celebrations, and ceremonies, the dance of Kagura can be subdivided into several sub-categories. The difficulty is not great. Bai Shuiqiu learned from Chiyo when he was very young, and occasionally dances a few times. , But now Bai Shuiqiu, a soul has been changed inside, I always feel that this kind of dance is a bit too girly, and it is somewhat ashamed to jump.

　　 But the words have already been said, it is impossible to go back halfway. Bai Shuiqiu went back to the bedroom and changed into a witch costume, put a layer of Chihaya on the outside, then brought the golden crown and the Kagura bell, and came to the Kagura Hall, and followed the blessing process one by one.

During the 　　 ceremony, Bai Shuiqiu also learned the name of the female guest. Not surprisingly, it was Ogino Chiemi, Ogino's mother.

　　 That night, she happened to hear the news about Jun Ogino, and went to the Yutian District Police Station to ask about the situation. Only then did she pass by Bai Shuiqiu. However, Chiemi Ogino at the time had all her thoughts on her daughter, and apparently she didn't remember this matter anymore, and Bai Shuiqiu also witty did not explain it.

　　 "Then, please write your daughter's name on this drawing horse."

The picture horse is actually a small wooden sign shaped like a horse. It was originally a horse used to pray for rain or shine in ancient times. It was simplified into a wooden sign in the shape of a horse. One side is printed with the pattern of a shrine, and the other side is used to write wishes and write The wishful emma will be hung in a concentrated place within the shrine, which means praying to the gods.

Under the guidance of Bai Shuiqiu, Chiemi Ogino hung the picture horse with her daughter's name in front of the sacred tree, folded her hands, closed her eyes, and slowly opened it after a while.

　　 Although the sadness on the woman's face was still there, her expression seemed a little relieved, and she solemnly thanked Bai Shuiqiu, and then turned and left the shrine.

Bai Shuiqiu watched her back leave outward. When Chiemi Ogino stepped out of the gate of the shrine, she suddenly raised her eyebrows. The next moment, she saw a small red figure floating out of the air, silently. Walked to Chiemi Ogino and put her little hand in her palm.

　　 Chiemi Ogino seemed to be aware of something, her fingers quivered, and she looked around blankly, but she didn't seem to see anything.

The mother and daughter walked down the mountain side by side, along the route all the way down, and were about to pass the vermilion torii at the foot of Mount Tianmu, Jun Ogino released the hand holding Chiemi Ogino, and looked back to Shirasuiaki. At a glance, a faint smile appeared on his face, and then turned and bowed to the shrine. The petite body slowly turned into a ball of light and dispersed, and finally dissipated into the surrounding air.

　　 "The so-called "become a Buddha"..."

What the Japanese call "being a Buddha" is more accurate to describe its practical obsessions dissipating. Judging from the scene in front of him, Juno Ogino seems to have fulfilled his last wish, and then dissipates without regrets. If in Shintoism The so-called world of bliss really exists, maybe she has gone to the world over there and died.

　　 It wasn't until Ogino Chiemi's back disappeared in the corner that Bai Shuiqiu let out a long sigh, raised his right hand, and there was already a light green talisman in his palm.

　　【Clear Heart Symbol】

The material of the 　　 Fuluo is a bit like paper, but it feels very soft to the touch, with black lines written on it with some archaic characters that are not easy to understand. When Bai Shuiqiu held it in his hand, he could vaguely feel a faint clear current surging in the talisman.

　　 This clear current even slipped into her body along the hand and heart, bringing a burst of indescribable cooling sensation. For a while, it seemed that even the body became a lot lighter, and the mind was instantly clear.

　　 "Heart-Cleaning Talisman..."

　　 Although I don’t know the specific use of this talisman, at least this cool feeling is still very good. It is cool to the touch, and if you take it on your body, it may be used to ward off evil spirits.

　　 A few hours after this idea appeared, Bai Shuiqiu discovered another function of the Qingxin Talisman, which was that when he was doing homework at night, his thinking became clearer. It seems that the Japanese characters that make the brain hurt when I look at it, and the math problems like the heavenly book, seem to be less difficult.

　　 Of course, Bai Shuiqiu soon discovered that this feeling is really just a feeling.

　　 When the question is actually done, the question that should not be possible is still not...

　　 After completing a few homework problems, Bai Shuiqiu silently put down his pen and homework book, and sighed with a sigh of relief.

　　 I am also a person who used to go to university, experienced the baptism of the Chinese college entrance examination, but is now stumped by the Japanese high school first year course. It is a bit embarrassing to say...

　　 But learning things can't be useful for a while, you can only take it slowly and with patience. Anyway, I am only in the first grade of high school, and there is still more than two years before the college entrance examination. There is plenty of time. If he still can't learn in the third year of high school, Bai Shuiqiu can only recognize it.

　　It’s a big deal, just go back to my shrine and become a full-time witch...

　　 Although life may be a little poorer, but it is plain and it seems that there is nothing wrong with it.

　　 Compared with studies, Bai Shuiqiu is more concerned about another matter.

　　 The previous experience in Yutian District gave her a deeper sense of the world. In addition to spirit bodies like Jun Ogino, the evil intentions of some ordinary people from the real world also mean danger. And in terms of degree, the threat posed by the latter is even greater than the former.

　　 After all, the two evil spirits that Bai Shuiqiu has encountered so far can either be easily solved, or they are not malicious to him, and Jun Ogino helped him at a critical moment.

　　 Therefore, Bai Shuiqiu felt that it was necessary to prepare something for himself.

You can bring the anti-wolf electric baton and chili water every day, but the fruit knife...this thing is not so easy after all, and it is not easy to explain when facing the police. If you are accidentally robbed by someone else, you will bring it to yourself. Come more risk. Therefore, Bai Shuiqiu put his idea on the bow and arrow that he was good at.

　　 As a high school student who participated in the archery club, it’s not normal for me to carry a bow and arrow with me for practice.

Chapter 21: When I Don't Exist

The only problem is that the length of ordinary bows is often close to two meters, which is very inconvenient to carry. Therefore, if you want to buy it, it is best to use a compound bow that can be folded up. It is usually placed in a school bag. When it's troublesome, take it out to defend yourself.

　　 By the way, you can continue shooting training after returning home. The site behind the shrine is still quite large.

　　 But Bai Shuiqiu didn't know much about the types of bows and arrows other than the Japanese bow. After thinking about it, he decided to ask Kurimi Sanae another day.

　　 This afternoon.

　　 After Bai Shuiqiu finished Wuli archery training, while resting next to the dojo, he met Kurimi Sanae who had come to give instructions for training. He waved his hand and said hello from a distance: "Kurimi-senpai."

　　 "Student Baishui, what's the matter?"

Kurijian Sanae nodded and responded to the greetings of several other members. Then he raised his foot and walked towards Bai Shuiqiu. After the exchange in the bathroom that day, the relationship between the two was much more familiar than before. , I was no longer as cautious as it was when I first met, so Bai Shuiqiu didn't sell it, and when Kuri Jian Sanae came over, he briefly said his thoughts.

　　 "Compound bow? Why do you suddenly want to buy this?"

　　 Kurumi Sanae asked a little strangely.

The so-called compound bow generally refers to a new type of bow that has only appeared in modern times. Because of the use of mechanical devices such as pulleys, it has been greatly improved in accuracy and shooting strength compared with traditional bows, but it has a long history. The He Gong, after all, lacks some background.

　　 Moreover, Japanese archery is carried out around the Wagow, and the dojo is also equipped with this kind of bow. It seems strange that Bai Shuiqiu suddenly mentioned such a request.

　　 But being interested in this thing is sometimes inexplicable.

　　 Kuri saw Sanae without getting too deep, frowned and thought for a while before raising his head again.

　　 "As for compound bows, I understand a little bit. The kind of compound bows that you can fold up for easy portability are actually not many on the market..."

After a pause, Kurimi Sanae said again: "Well, I know that there is a sporting goods store selling archery equipment. It is on the east side of Narita City. I will show you after school on Friday. The owner of that store is Someone I know, maybe they can give us some discounts."

　　 "It won't be too troublesome for senior sister, right?"

　　 "It's okay, I'm still waiting for you to help our Narita High School Kyudo Club win the IH competition."

Kuri Jian Sanae said half jokingly, relying on her slightly taller height, rubbing Bai Shuiqiu's head, and seeing her subconsciously avoiding her, she smiled crookedly: "Speaking of, I was a few days ago. I’m so busy with my studies that I haven’t come over, and I don’t know how the school girl Baishui is doing now. Why don’t you show me the results of your training?”

"sure."

　　 Shirasuiqiu nodded, picked up the Hebow next to him and walked to the open-air shooting field. Under Kurimi Sanae's gaze, he pulled the bow and set the arrow, staring at the target directly in front.

It has been more than half a month since the day of receiving the task of "Archery Training". During this time, Bai Shuiqiu's training intensity has continued to increase, and he has performed nearly a thousand shots. If nothing else, another one or two weeks. In the time, he can successfully complete 2000 shooting training.

　　 For the reward for this daily task, she is still a little bit looking forward to it.

　　 After shooting the five arrows, Kurimi Sanae thought for a moment, corrected a few details, and then went to instruct the next member.

　　 turned around, and stood beside Bai Shuiqiu again.

　　 "School girl Baishui, do you want to go home together later?"

　　 "Okay." Bai Shuiqiu nodded.

　　 Kuri Jian Sanae smiled, glanced around in the dojo, seeming to find something, and suddenly said, "Why is Iwata not here today?"

　　 "Iwata?"

　　 Bai Shuiqiu was stunned for a moment, only to realize who Kurimi Sanae was talking about.

This can’t be blamed on her poor memory. After all, the guy named Yuta Iwata has a low sense of existence. Although he comes to the dojo every afternoon after school, he is busy packing up props and cleaning, but he never talks to others and never participates. In archery training, Bai Shuiqiu often forgets that there is such a man.

　　Until now mentioned by Kurimi Sanae, she found out that Iwata was not in the dojo, and the cleaning staff was replaced by two other members, which seemed a little reluctant.

　　 "Maybe you went home early?"

　　 Bai Shuiqiu guessed.

It was not a matter of importance. After Kurimi Sanae mentioned casually, he didn't think much about it. After Bai Shuiqiu completed the scheduled training share, the two of them washed briefly in the shower room, and then lifted their schoolbags and walked outside the school. .

　　While passing through a small alley outside the school, Bai Shuiqiu suddenly heard a loud noise coming from the alley, which seemed to be mixed with a weak voice, a little familiar.

　　 "Senior sister?"

　　 Bai Shuiqiu subconsciously looked at Kurimi Sanae next to him.

　　Kurimi Sanae obviously heard it too, he hesitated, and pursed her lips: "Let's take a look."

When I got to the alley, I saw a few half-aged teenagers gathered inside, with their hair dyed colorfully and smoking cigarettes in their mouths. Two of them were still wearing the uniforms of Narita High School. This honor was added to this. This kind of faction is just about printing the four words "bad boy" on his forehead.

　　 Pushed and surrounded by them is a thin figure, as if stunted.

　　 "It's Yuta Iwata."

　　 Bai Shuiqiu carefully identified it, and recognized that this guy's physical characteristics are still very obvious. I am afraid that the entire Narita High School will not be able to find a second boy who is as thin as him.

Not knowing what they said, the leading bad boy suddenly became annoyed. He quenched the cigarette **** in his mouth and squeezed Iwata Yuta to the wall. The two younger brothers next to him immediately greeted him with fists and feet. , Iwata Yuta squatted on the ground with his head in his hands, letting a few bad guys punch and kick him, and didn't mean to stand up at all.

　　Kurimi Sanae next to him seemed to be unable to stand it anymore, and said coldly, "Hey, what are you doing? Is it because I don't exist when I bully my staff in front of me?"

"have a finger in the pie!"

The bad boy led by 　　 glanced here, his eyes fierce.

　　 Bai Shuiqiu squeezed his palms subconsciously, worried that if this guy rushed over, Kurimi Sanae would not be able to deal with it. Even if you add yourself to the same result... But at this time, you can only bite the bullet, and it is impossible to give in anyway.

　　 But what happened next was a bit beyond Bai Shuiqiu’s expectations

Chapter 22

　　 "It's the third grade Kurimi..."

　　 Several bad boys seem to recognize Kurimi Sanae.

After that, although the attitude of these guys still seemed very arrogant, the punching and kicking movements stopped, and there was no intention to continue. After leaving a few ruthless words to cover up, they let Iwata go. Yong Tai turned around and walked away cursing grievingly.

　　As we passed the alley, Kurimi Sanae raised her hands and seemed to move her wrists.

　　 A few bad boys snorted disdainfully, but they stepped up honestly under their feet, and disappeared in a blink of an eye.

　　"?"

Noting Bai Shuiqiu’s strange eyes, Kurijian Saana pursed his lips and said lightly, “Didn’t I tell you before? In this high school, I still have a bit of weight. These guys are just ordinary. The students show off in front of them. In fact, they can't get on the stage at all. As long as they operate a little bit, there are many ways to rectify them in the school."

"Yes…"

　　 How do I feel that they were scared away by you. The crisp sound made by the bones and joints when they moved their wrists just now did not seem to be a joke...

Bai Shuiqiu opened his mouth and didn't say what was behind, while Iwata Yuta, who had just been punched and kicked, slowly helped the wall to stand up, a little crampedly avoiding Kurimi Sanae reaching out to help. Then he bowed and thanked him, and then ran out with his head down, and when he passed the alley, he bumped into Bai Shuiqiu.

"Sorry."

　　 Iwata bowed again, threw the next sentence sullenly, and turned and ran away.

　　"..."

　　How do you feel that this guy's head is also a bit abnormal?

Bai Shuiqiu looked at the direction Iwata was leaving, and this thought came to his mind. The Kurimi Sanae next to him walked over and explained in a low voice: "I'm sorry, Iwata's usual personality is like this. I saw him fill in when he applied for admission. The child seems to have grown up in a single-parent family. His father may not have a good temper, and he often drank too much... which caused him to feel a little low self-esteem now, so he was targeted by those bad teenagers."

Kurimi Sanae paused, and sighed: "Iwata’s entry test originally failed, but after learning about his family situation, I discussed with Ogata and the others and made an exception to allow him to join in. I thought Can help him develop a little self-confidence with the help of the archery club, but now it seems that it is still the same as before."

　　 "Is that so?"

　　 Bai Shuiqiu somewhat guessed the subtext of Kurimi Sanae.

　　 I’m afraid Iwata’s father not only has a bad temper, but may also often commit domestic violence against him. Children who grow up in this family environment will inevitably have some loopholes in their mental development. In the end, it is logical to develop such a dull and unspoken character.

　　 Campus bullying is often a matter of picking soft persimmons, and Iwata is the most suitable target.

　　 Bai Shuiqiu glanced in the direction Iwata had just left, then retracted his gaze, looked at his shoulder, and frowned slightly.

This part happened to be the place where I was hit when Iwata ran out. A faint black air suddenly appeared on the original clean school uniform, like a black line coiling on the clothes, and even a faint burning. The feeling is transferred to the skin through the clothes. But Kurimi Sanae next to him didn't seem to notice at all, as if...

　　 Only Bai Shuiqiu can see it.

　　Should not, Iwata is not a normal human, right...

　　 The encounter with a bad boy outside school is just an episode.

　　 After school the next afternoon, Iwata appeared at the dojo of the Kyudo Club as usual and continued to clean up. Apart from training, Bai Shuiqiu quietly mentioned what happened yesterday, but Iwata only responded with a few promises, as if he didn't want to talk more about this topic, Bai Shuiqiu had to give up the questioning.

　　 But no matter from which point of view, Iwata is no different from a normal living person, nor is it like an imaginary monster or the incarnation of an evil spirit.

　　Perhaps...because I didn’t practice enough?

　　 Bai Shuiqiu couldn't figure out what the reason was. After the trial was fruitless, he temporarily pressed his thoughts, preparing to observe for a while before talking. Since the system did not trigger the task like Jun Ogino did, it means that there should be no problems in a short time...

　　 After a flash, school is over on Friday.

　　 This afternoon, Bai Shuiqiu ended his routine archery training ahead of schedule, followed Kurimi Sanae on the tram and came to the sports shop on the east side of the city.

　　 The process of buying bows went smoothly.

　　 Just as Kurimi Sanae said, the owner of this shop is obviously very familiar with her. It is estimated that some of the bows and arrows used by the Kyudo Club were probably bought here. With the help and advice of Kurimi Sanae, Bai Shuiqiu quickly selected a relatively compact compound bow. After folding from both sides, it was only over half a meter long, which could fit in a school bag.

　　 As for the price, because of the acquaintance of Kurimi Sanae, the owner offered a discount. Bai Shuiqiu brought all the pocket money he had accumulated over the years, almost just enough. With the little change left, I bought 20 matching aluminum alloy arrows and wrapped them all up.