Truth is everywhere within range

After changing trains in Kyoto and entering Shimane Prefecture, the surrounding scenery suddenly became different.

Shimane Prefecture is a famous forest prefecture in Japan. Most of the area is covered with deep mountains and forests. It is also one of the prefectures with the smallest population.

Compared with the rows of high-rise buildings near the Tokyo metropolitan area, this place is obviously more rural.

Qiao Qiao held the camera in his hand and took pictures of the scenery outside the train window from time to time.

Of course, there was also Sayoko looking at the scenery.

Sayoko is wearing a plaid cotton pastoral skirt, a light yellow cardigan, and her waist-length hair is dotted with a wooden hairpin, which contrasts with the forest outside the window and is very photogenic.

It would be better to say that Sayoko looks good no matter what angle she looks at.

Click click click——

Qiao Qiao couldn't stop moving his hands at all.

"Qiao Sang is acting like a madman now."

Sakamoto Kazuya said coquettishly.

"Hey? What's wrong with Qiao Sang?"

Sayoko turned her head belatedly, only to see Qiao Qiao playing with the camera and Kazuya Sakamoto helplessly spreading his hands.

The train will arrive soon.

It was already twelve o'clock at noon.

Most of the students were hungry and their stomachs were growling.

"We're staying at a hot spring hotel tonight."

A classmate in the class said.

"Hot spring."

Qiao Qiao also took a look at the tour brochure issued by the school.

Next, they had to check in at a hotel near Tamazukuri Hot Spring. In the afternoon, except for a visit to the Koizumi Yakumo Memorial Hall, they had free activities.

"spa!"

Sayoko was really looking forward to it.

It was another twenty minutes before we took the bus to Tamazukuri Hot Spring in Matsue City.

Tamazukuri Hot Spring is one of the oldest hot springs in Japan. It is said to have a history of more than 1,300 years. Since this area has been rich in agate since ancient times, and agate is the main material for making magatama, so a hot spring was established here. Tamazakuyu Shrine and the hot spring are also named Tamazakuyu.

When you come to this area, in addition to the antique Japanese traditional buildings, there are hot spring hotels of various sizes.

Magatama-shaped decorations can be seen everywhere, and even the bridges are made in the shape of magatama, making the whole street full of ancient style.

"If the room is arranged."

In the hotel lobby, Qiao Qiao muttered to himself as he looked at his classmates who were collecting keys.

"Qiao San."

Kazuya Sakamoto, who was responsible for distributing keys, called Qiao Qiao's name and handed the room key to Qiao Qiao with a complicated expression.

"Why?"

Xiao Yezi suddenly became at a loss when she heard what Qiao Qiao said.

"Wait, wait, Qiao Sang and I are in the same room? Is there something wrong?"

The hotel room was for two people, and the person staying with Qiao Qiao was Sayoko.

"Huh? Didn't I tell you before?"

Qiao Qiao explained seriously.

"The form I filled out for you should have relevant instructions. In order to ensure safety, the association requires you and I to move together. As for accommodation, we will naturally arrange it in the same room."

"This, is this so? Since it is the association's arrangement, there is nothing we can do about it."

Sayoko's voice became softer and softer, her cheeks turned red, and she was a little concerned about the looks of the people around her.

"Sakamoto-san said there is a good restaurant nearby. Let's put our luggage down first."

Qiao Qiao dragged his heavy suitcase to the door of Room 103 on the first floor of the hot spring hotel.

It is located at the end of the corridor and is very quiet.

Even if there is any strange noise coming from the room, it will not be noticed by those nearby.

"It seems that it was specially arranged by the association."

Qiao Qiao checked the safety situation around him and then opened the door.

A luxurious room appeared in front of the two people.

Although it looks like a traditional Japanese-style room, it has a living room, terrace, bedroom, and bathroom.

There's even a kotatsu.

"Is this a luxury suite?"

Qiao Qiao silently calculated the price of the room in his mind.

The two walked into the room and put down their luggage. Qiao Qiao walked into the bedroom first.

"?"

It seemed like there was only one bed.

In the Japanese-made bedroom, there is a bedding for two people.

Is this a suite for newlyweds and honeymooners?

Qiao Qiao looked at the cabinet on the side. Fortunately, there was spare bedding in it.

It's safe.

"But there are really a lot of strange things here."

Qiao Qiao checked the drawer of the dresser and found a box of medicine inside.

"Replenish energy?"

He tilted his head.

"Qiao, Qiao Sang?"

Sayoko poked her head out of the living room and looked at the box with [Beep——], [Beep——] and [Beep——] written on Qiao Qiao’s hand, her face flushed.

"This? Don't worry, I just channeled it. This is not a dangerous thing."

Qiao Qiao explained.

"Y-really?"

Sayoko nodded confusedly.

Suddenly I remembered something.

"Qiao Sang, come here and take a look."

Qiao Qiao followed Sayoko to the bathroom.

In addition to the usual equipment, there is a door.

Qiao Qiao opened the door.

"?"

In the huge space is a wooden bath, with warm spring water flowing out of it.

The windows on one side can be opened, giving a good view of the sparkling Lake Shinji.

"Is this a private soup?"

Qiao Qiao has seen some short stories about hot spring travel in "Kuai O Tian". This kind of private hot spring exclusive to the room is usually one of the battle venues.

As a honeymoon suite for newlyweds, it is reasonable to have such a configuration.

"As expected of the association, it has been very thoughtful."

Qiao Qiao thought.

If she goes to a public bathhouse, Sayoko will be far away from Qiao Qiao's sight, so the Soul Exorcist Association has arranged a suite like this that can protect Sayoko at close range.

There was already a lot of steam coming out of Sayoko's head, which was hotter than the hot spring.

Qiao Qiao's cell phone vibrated.

"Sayako, are you ready?"

"Huh? Preparation means? So fast."

Sayoko's thoughts were suddenly confused, and she hesitated for a while before she nodded lightly with a red face.

".Ready."

"Then let's go meet up with Sakamoto-san."

Qiao Qiao said while looking at the Line sent by Sakamoto on his phone.

"well?"

Sayoko made a confused sound.

Then I finally understood what Qiao Qiao meant, and suddenly became ashamed again.

I don't know why, when facing Qiao Qiao, such uncomfortable emotions can't be transferred away at all.

Sayoko followed Qiao Qiao to the hotel lobby.

Students from Fengcheng University Affiliated High School occupied the hotel, and small groups of people were chatting, but more students had already gone out to look for things.

"Hey, Higuchi-san, are you feeling uncomfortable? Why is your face so red?"

Sakamoto Kazuya smiled somewhat meaningfully when he saw Sayoko following Qiao Qiao like a little bird.

"Maybe it's because there are so many hot springs nearby."

Qiao Qiao looked around.

"We can set off once we get out of the mountain pass."

Sakamoto Kazuya said something.

I saw Yamaguchi Jin walking over with a tired look.