I’m Really Unnerved In Tokyo

The 15th day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar is the day of the Menglan Pen Festival.

Obon Festival, derived from the Buddhist proverb "Ullambana Sutra", was introduced to Japan in the Asuka era. It is said that the gate of hell is opened and the dead return to the world. In some places, it is also called Zhongyuan Festival and Ghost Festival. .

So far, Meng Lan Bon Festival has become a large-scale festival and official holiday in Japan second only to the New Year.

On this day, people will return to their hometowns to worship their ancestors, hold various large-scale sacrificial activities, light the welcome fire to guide the dead, and dance the Menglan Bon dance to express the joy of the souls who have temporarily left hell.

At 8 o'clock in the evening, the fast-flying dots of light turned into multicolored sky, colorfully enriching the tranquil water surface of Sumida River.

With a history of 300 years, "the originator of Japanese firework festivals", the Sumida River Fireworks Festival, which is also known as "Tokyo's three major firework festivals" together with the Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival and the Tokyo Bay Dahua Fire Festival, just happened to collide with the Mulanbon Festival this summer.

Just when the whole of Tokyo was immersed in the grand fireworks festival and various sacrifices, dances, celebrations and parades of the Meng Lan Bon Festival...

Under the full moon, 200 meters above Taito District, a dark red wooden gate with the same height as the Skytree Tower not far away slowly emerged, as if made of solidified blood.

This inconceivable gate that suddenly descended on the gorgeous fireworks in the sky, which can be observed by ordinary people with the naked eye, has naturally attracted the attention of the entire Tokyo, and even the whole of Japan.

Combined with a certain "Funny Video of Meng Lan Pen Festival Cult" that suddenly went viral on the Internet three days ago, a word came to countless people's minds.

"Door of hell"

The "crazy talk" in that video seems to be gradually becoming a reality.

"Starting from the Menglanpan Festival, the barrier between hell and the world will no longer exist."

"The era of night walks of ghosts will come again with the opening of the gates of hell"

"The departed return to the world, and there is no boundary between life and death"

"If you are lucky enough to survive the karma of hell, you can also call on me for protection in my name, and witness with me the birth of a new order..."

"Inferno Bless Me"

...

84 hours before "The Gates of Hell" appeared.

Cemetery in Saitama Prefecture.

The unexpected torrential rain in August knocked on the tombstones, playing a sad elegy.

In the center of the cemetery, there is a newly added tombstone carved with a giant dragon.

Behind the tombstone, the words "here the Cerberus and his lover sleep peacefully" are engraved flying and dancing.

Araki Sousuke and Nizen Ryoma, both in black suits, were standing quietly in the rain, letting the rain wash over their bodies.

"Xinghei, Reiko... Although you failed to live in your own house together as planned..."

Before the two, Ryoma muttered in a low voice, and tears welled up in his eyes, gathering together with the rain on the ground.

"But if we can be buried together, I don't think I will feel lonely..."

In front of the two of them, on the two adjacent tombstones, were impressively written the words "Tomb of Higashino Kohei" and "Tomb of Reiko Baishui".

That day, the scene of Higashino Kohei killing Kazuo Amado in front of everyone and jumping into the grinder is still vivid in my mind.

Kazuo Tento's body had been completely reduced to minced meat by the pulverizer and discharged.

And Higashino Kohei's body was stuck inside the machine that stopped working, and was restrained by the police.

After that, Nu Luoquan held a grand funeral for Higashino Xinghei, and spent a lot of money and contacts to persuade Lizi's parents to bury Higashino Xinghei next to Lizi's tombstone.

During that period, they were detained by the police, and because of Higashino Kohei's incident, there was a gap between Nu Luoquan and other reasons. Araki and Sosuke were not able to attend the funeral.

After all, no matter how much money is spent on funeral affairs, the dead will not return.

"Damn... Xingping, you idiot, why are you so stupid, do you think Reiko will be happy if you do this?! Will we be happy?!"

Araki Sousuke, who had been standing still, suddenly broke out and knelt down in front of Higashino Kohei's tombstone and began to curse.

"...You should be suffering from Uncle Qingren's 'Crazy Chest' right now!"

The raindrops that kept beating on his head suddenly stopped along with the scolding.

"Teacher Araki, please express my condolences..."

"Little bird Youshi...how did you find it?"

Wearing a black kimono, the little bird Yumasumi, at some point, held a paper umbrella and stood beside him.

"It's the Meng Lan Bon Festival in two days. I will hold a blessing ceremony for Mr. Higashino and Miss Reiko at the shrine."

She didn't answer Araki Sousuke's question, but just squatted down gently holding the umbrella, and gently took his arm.

It seems that by doing this, the other party's sorrow can be shared.

"Thank you, then please..."

He nodded gratefully, gently wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, his eyes revealed a look of determination.

"Snapped."

Araki Sousuke suddenly slapped his face with both hands vigorously, leaving two red five-fingerprints, which startled the little witch beside him.

"...Xingping, you bastard who sneaked away, listen to me. Whether it's a food showdown, marriage, childbirth, or mortgage payment, I will take your share and live together!!!"

He stood up suddenly, pointed to the tombstone and swore loudly: "...the greeting card for traveling in a Bentley car and getting married will be burned on time!!"

"Ryoma, please say a few words, even if you take this guy's share, it's okay to play in Kabukicho until you're forty!"

"It's a little bit reluctant to bring this guy, after all, my physical strength is recent... By the way, Zongjie, this is a cemetery, keep your voice down, the monks over there are all looking over..."

Erqian Ryoma, who had no one holding an umbrella and was still washing alone in the heavy rain with tears in his eyes, quickly pulled him back.

"...Also, the money I owe you, it seems that I don't have to pay it back in my life, wow ha ha ha ha!"

Someone's weeping dry laugh echoed in the cemetery.

...

"Sleepman, haven't I taught you a long time ago that human beings are no different from ordinary carbon-based organisms, they only decompose into carbon dioxide, water, ammonia and certain inorganic substances after death..."

When the three of them reached the gate of the cemetery, Mai Hanyu suddenly appeared in a small black suit and no white coat, standing in the rain with an umbrella, preaching words that were difficult to understand.

"Higashino-kun and Miss Reiko, it's just that we entered the food cycle chain of the will of the universe first...

"Araki-kun, Nizuma-kun..."

Behind her, Hou Hailudou in the van with "Caution! Haunted House Appraisal" printed on it saw the two of them, and got out of the car to greet them.

It was these two people who sent Xiaoniao Youmao over here.

Originally, the three of them were waiting at the gate of the police station today, preparing to welcome Sousuke Araki who had completed the bail procedures yesterday.

However, he was told that the other party had already left with Ryoma Erqian early in the morning.

Worried about "precious experimental materials", Mai Hanyu immediately instructed a certain "worker hacker" under his command to find them all the way through mobile phone location technology.

"Well, Miss Hanyu, thank you this time..."

Walking in front of Hanyu Mai, Araki Sousuke sincerely bowed ninety degrees to thank him.

"I will definitely work hard to repay this favor with a 1000% attitude!"

What happened on the pier, in view of the fact that Ryoma and Ryoma only rescued Higashino Kohei and beat up Kazuo Amado and several of his subordinates in order to rescue Higashino Xinghei, and because of actively cooperating with the investigation and Mochizuki Ayano's coordination and other factors, they were only dealt with lightly...

However, Araki Sousuke's charges of fighting, assaulting the police and obstructing official duties cannot be escaped.

Erqian Ryoma, who "cooperated with the ninth class action" without authorization, was ordered to reflect at home and suspended indefinitely for investigation. Whether his job can be kept is another matter.

Araki Sousuke was able to appear here to visit Higashino Xinghei's grave, all thanks to Hanyu Mai who immediately organized the "Tokyo Gold Medal Lawyers Team" for him, and spent a lot of money to release him on bail.

"Hmph, you're unexpectedly energetic... I was planning to let you taste some sweetness and restore your fighting spirit as soon as possible, but it seems that you don't need it..."

Seeing that Araki Sousuke seemed to cheer himself up, Hanyu Mai showed a slightly surprised expression, then turned around and got into the car with peace of mind.

"...Sleeping One, now that you have thrown away your sorrow, join me on the road to the end of truth!"

"Sweetness? Well, sister Hanyu, you must have misunderstood... Don't look at my majestic and majestic appearance, but inside I am full of thick sorrow that may gushes out at any time!!"

"Mr. Araki, please pay attention to your words..."

Under the slightly coquettish and dissatisfied pointing out by Xiaoniao Youzhengong, several people also got into the car and left immediately.