Tokyo life starting with painting

The way the Higashino family celebrates the New Year is actually similar to that of other families.

It's nothing more than making some New Year's dishes, putting your feet in the heater, and then letting out a sigh of contentment.

Only this year is different.

Since the exam is around the corner, Higashino Chihaya can't get around to cooking New Year's Eve dishes.

So it was Higashino Chihaya who cooked New Year's dishes instead of Higashino Chihaya.

But it was obvious that Higashinoji was not very good at making traditional Japanese New Year dishes, so he thought about it and simply brought over the set of Chinese New Year dishes.

Higashino Chihaya was obviously stunned while eating - since when did Asa know how to cook Chinese cuisine?

And it’s delicious.

The two siblings don't care about Japanese traditions or not. After all, Higashino's parents are gone, so as long as the food is delicious, there will be no problem.

It is worth mentioning that this year, Higashinoji and Higashino Chihaya are not the only ones in the Higashino family.

Konoe Ryoka is also celebrating the New Year with Higashinoji and the others this year.

It seems that Konoe Ryoka and Konoe Tsushima had a good conversation, and the other party finally relented and was willing to let his precious daughter stay at the Higashino family.

This surprised Higashikata. You must know that Konoe has always been a daughter slave to Marco.

Are you actually willing to let your daughter go back to Aomori Prefecture this year?

It's incredible.

But soon afterwards, Tonoji received a call from his father-in-law, who asked him to take good care of Konoe Ryoka and muttered a lot of things.

What the other party said made Higashinoji a little funny, and he agreed repeatedly, which finally made Konoe Tsui Ma feel at ease.

After eating the New Year's soba noodles, Konoe Ryoka took the initiative to get up and clean the bowls and chopsticks. Then Higashinoji heard Konoe Ryoka's subtle voice.

"Asi, you haven't been to the New Year's shrine at night, have you? Do you want to experience it with me?"

"Going to visit the New Year shrine at night?"

In Japan, some people indeed take advantage of the night of December 31st to go to shrines to pay homage.

However, Higashinoji didn't really like going to the shrine that night.

Because there were so many people going to the shrine that day.

There have even been incidents where trains were blocked and stopped running.

In addition, it is very cold at night in winter. I can huddle in the heater and still run out to worship. Isn’t that a fool’s behavior?

Suffering from the cold?

Although Higashikata thought so, he didn't say it out loud.

This is the first time Konoe Ryoka has made a request to him, and it seems that she has something else to say.

Higashinoji can't really be such a disappointment, right?

With this in mind, Higashinoji also planned to get up and accompany Konoe Ryoka.

So he turned his head and asked Chihaya Higashino: "Sister Chihaya, Lianghua and I are going out to pay homage. Is there anything you want me to bring?"

"." Chihaya Higashino.

Higashino Chihaya thought, can’t I go with you?

But she glanced at the blushing Konoe Ryoka, and then at the smiling Higashinoji, and finally understood the meaning of Higashinoji's words——

Higashino didn't want him to follow her and disturb their world, so he took the initiative to block her mouth.

What a ghost!

I really don’t know where Higashinoji learned these words.

So she glared at her brother fiercely: "You buy me some colorful ropes. I want to tie up the bamboos. There are no colorful ropes at home."

There was so much resentment in Chihaya Higashino's words that Konoe Ryoka didn't hear it, but Higashinoji did.

He replied with a smile: "I know, Aishou, right? By the way, I will pray for good luck for you, Chihaya-san."

"snort."

Chihaya Higashino lowered her head angrily, still feeling angry that her brother went to Chuyi to take his girlfriend without him.

She was sulking over there, while Tonoji was smiling happily.

This wasn't the first time he saw Higashino Chihaya sulking.

Usually, just buying her a bottle of her favorite drink or her favorite book will make her happy. It is the same as giving candies to children to make them happy.

Higashinoji first turned around and put a scarf on himself, then turned around and picked up Konoe Ryoka's coat and put it on for her.

When two people go out together, they look like a newlywed couple going out.

This made Chihaya Higashino sigh even more bitterly - her younger brother was already married, and her sister would probably become more and more lonely in the future, and she would most likely end up alone in the end.

Don’t you see that your brother now dislikes you?

but

Higashino Chihaya glanced at his brother again and sighed again.

snort.

As expected of my younger brother, he looks pretty good.

Well, it's still pretty good.

Thinking of this, Chihaya Higashino's anger disappeared inexplicably, and she handed the two scarves she had knitted in advance to Konoe Ryoka and Higashino Tsukasa before sending them off.

The night of December 31st seemed much brighter than usual.

The whole of Tokyo is in a New Year's festive atmosphere, with bamboos tied around the door and ribbons hanging on them to express people's blessings for their faith.

The weather was very cold and the ground was already frozen. As Higashinoji and Konoe Ryoka walked on the road, there was a crunching sound.

The solemn bells of the shrines and temples not far away were ringing, and the colorful lights were twinkling, giving Konoe Ryoka the illusion that time seemed to have paused.

The light at night, shining with colorful lights.

It's a great atmosphere.

It's so good that even if there are some couples hugging each other and talking to each other, it won't be a problem.

I don’t know what the relationship between myself and Asi is in the eyes of others?

It was better not to notice this.

But as soon as she realized this, Konoe Ryoka's face turned redder and redder. She didn't know whether it was because of the cold or for other reasons.

soon.

Konoe Ryoka stopped at her feet.

Higashikata also stopped following her footsteps.

"Asi, I have something to tell you."

"What's up?"

Higashikata tilted his head and asked.

"It's the one I mentioned before."

When the words came to her lips, Konoe Ryoka hesitated again.

But this time she made it clear: "That's what I'll let you do after "Spirited Away" takes the number one spot in Japan."

"Oh, you're talking about marriage."

Higashikata suddenly understood.

He also said that Konoe Ryoka was confused about why.

It turned out that I was struggling with the matter of marriage.

Is it possible that Konoe Ryoka doesn't have confidence in herself?

Indeed, it is a bit difficult to get the first place in Japan.

But Higashinoji is very confident in "Spirited Away" and feels that there is no problem in winning the first place.

Thinking of this, Higashinoji also smiled and wanted to express his determination to Konoe Ryoka: "Ryuka, you don't have to worry about it. I am the number one in Japan."

He hasn't finished speaking yet.

Then he saw Konoe Ryoka leaning towards her with a blushing face.

The toes wearing brown boots also stood up gently.

She whispered in Higashinoji's ear: "No, Aji, I mean even if I don't get first place, I don't care."

Well.

Higashikata was stunned for a while.

The meaning of Konoe Ryoka's words is very simple, that is, even if Tonoji doesn't win first place, it doesn't matter if he gets married.

But that wasn't what made him dazed.

But Higashinoji didn't expect that Konoe Ryoka could speak so straightforwardly.

You must know that in Higashinoji's impression.

Konoe Ryoka is the kind of girl who is very gentle, doesn't speak loudly, and even if she gets angry, she just keeps her anger inside.

It's really rare to express one's feelings directly and even courtship like this.

If Fujiwara Aoi, Takahashi Yumi and others were around, they would probably rub their eyes and wonder if Higashinoji had given Konoe Ryoka some ecstasy - otherwise Konoe Ryoka would not have said this. words.

However, Tonoji was stunned for a while, and then he smiled, reached out and touched Konoe Ryoka's head, and said half-jokingly:

"Does Lianghua think I can't get first place? Does it mean you don't have confidence in me?"

His face suddenly fell.

This made Konoe Ryoka couldn't help but blink her eyes.

She hurriedly explained with a flushed face: "No, Asi, I have full confidence in you, but that..."

Halfway through her words, she felt Touyoshi reach out and touch her little head, and then she raised her head in surprise.

"Actually, Lianghua, you don't need to pay too much attention."

Higashino replied in a deep voice: "I'm glad you have this idea, but there will be no problem with "Spirited Away". I believe it can indeed reach the number one position in Japan."

"Spirited Away will definitely be number one in Japan."

In fact, you cannot say "certainly" about anything.

But Higashinoji used ‘certainly’ this time.

Because these words were not only said to Lianghua, but more to himself.

My girlfriend is so accommodating to me, wouldn't it be too embarrassing if I still can't get results?

"is that so.?"

Konoe Ryoka raised her head and glanced at Higashinoji, as if she wanted to say something, but soon she lowered her head again, as if she had understood something, and nodded vigorously.

"Yeah! I believe Asi!"

In the winter night, Konoe Ryoka's voice was thin, her eyes raised, and she seemed to be encouraging herself.

yes

You have to believe Higashinoji.

But there is always an indescribable throbbing feeling in my heart.

Konoe Ryoka wanted to say something.

But those love words seemed to be blocked in my mind and I couldn't say them out at all.

She is not like other girls who can always say "I love you" and "you love me" with a smile.

But if you don’t say it at this time.

It feels like it’s ruining the current atmosphere.

So Konoe Ryoka continued to dig deep in her mind, trying to find a word that could describe her current mood but was subtle and beautiful.

Then

Higashinoji saw Konoe Ryoka suddenly raise his head, kiss him gently on the face, and then the white porcelain face was painted with 'rouge'.

"Asi. The moonlight is so beautiful."

The moonlight is so beautiful.

Listening to these very familiar words, Tonoji looked at Konoe Ryoka who still couldn't stop blushing.

There was some inexplicable sigh in my heart.

The moonlight is so beautiful originally was used to describe the hazy and shy feeling of teenage love between teenagers and girls. It is really well used here.

Because it is subtle and beautiful.

But Natsume Soseki, brother.

Can't you think of a more subtle and beautiful sentence?

My girlfriend just said these words, but her face still couldn’t stop burning.

Higashinoji secretly complained about Natsume Soseki in his previous life, and then stretched out his hand.

When Konoe Ryoka saw it, she naturally held Higashinoji's hand.

There is not the slightest sense of disobedience.

This scene seems very natural.

Touyoshi wanted to hold her hand, so he extended his hand.

Konoe Ryoka complied with Higashinoji's wishes, so she also extended her hand

There is a great understanding between the two.

It seems like there is no need for words to communicate at all.

Let's go.

Go to worship.

In fact, it was only after arriving at the shrine that Higashinoji realized that Konoe Ryoka had visited the shrine years ago.

He also asked for a guardian who would have a successful career.

She gave it to Higashino Tsukasa, expressing the hope that "Spirited Away" would develop smoothly and directly reach the number one spot in Japan.

Looking at her face that was red from drinking the shrine sweet wine, Higashinoji had the urge to say, "Ryuka, don't be in a hurry to sleep tonight."

Because this was the first time he discovered that Konoe Ryoka was so beautiful - before, he had always treated Konoe Ryoka like an adult towards a child.

But after having a heart-to-heart talk with her today.

Only then did Higashikata realize it.

He is not the only one who has changed in the past three years.

Similarly, Konoe Ryoka has also undergone many changes.

Although she is still easily shy and blushes at every turn.

But compared to the previous feeling of being completely speechless, now she feels that she can communicate with others and her affinity has increased.

Higashikata thought about it and felt that this was normal.

After all, it has been three years since I met Konoe Ryoka.

But if people want to remain unchanged, this is still very difficult.

After the visit to the shrine, Higashinoji took Konoe Ryoka to drink a few glasses of sweet wine to warm up, then took the train and returned home with her.

During this period, Higashinoji also forgot the colored rope Higashino Chihaya had given him.

This made Higashino Chihaya look full of sadness, feeling that her younger brother had really forgotten about his sister when he had a girlfriend.

This made Higashino cough twice and said that it would not happen like this next time.

After receiving Higashinoji's assurance, Higashino Chihaya did not continue to trouble him. She just pursed her lips and continued to prick the door bamboo in dissatisfaction while listening to the ringing of bells from the distant temple.

The heavy bell rang one hundred and eight times.

One hundred and eight strokes means that the old year is about to pass and the new year is coming.

The Higashino family does not have the custom of giving lucky money to someone, or it used to be the custom, but it is gone now.

To make up for not buying Chihaya Higashiya's rope, Higashinoji accompanied her and took time to defeat the original owner's parents.

This move has no other meaning, it just gives Chihaya Higashino peace of mind and allows her to focus more on her current studies.

Although Higashinoji didn't believe this, he went to pay homage to the original owner's parents.

Higashino Chihaya's energy has obviously improved a lot, which is considered to have achieved the goal.

After returning home, Chihaya Higashino also made several sets of test papers for Seigaku. The accuracy rate in the exam was impressive. There should be no big problem in getting admitted to Seigaku.

That is to say, in such a busy New Year process

"Spirited Away" that many people have been waiting for is finally released in theaters.

This cheered up Higashinoji.

Finally today.

It's a mule or a horse, and I can finally pull it out for a walk and take a look.

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