I'm a ghost story witch in Tokyo

Chapter 114 113. Adventurous Spirit
The head office of Destination Junkudo Bookstore is located in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.Ikebukuro District is the most prosperous area where the Yamanote Line passes after Shinjuku and Shibuya. The block extends from Ikebukuro Station to east and west. The daily population throughput reaches one million, and it is loved by young witches.

Where there are witches, there are bookstores. It is unknown when this saying was born, but it has been passed on by witches.

Junkudo was established in 1963, during the Showa era, a very special and memorable time for Japanese witches.

Japanese witches have been eager to get in touch with new knowledge since the Meiji era, and have an almost abnormal desire for the culture and magic of other countries, especially Western countries, and the whole country has entered the stage of Westernization from top to bottom.

Dead media such as books and newspapers are the most convenient media to contact the world.Countless magic books and other books from Western bookstores were transported to Japanese ports one after another by huge airships and freighters. The newspaper reporters and witches wrote articles day and night, and the sound of printing machines resounded through the night. Temperature's foreign-language newspapers are delivered to every household by the newsboy witch.

All kinds of magazines came into being, and bookstores were everywhere.

Times have changed, and many magazines and bookstores have ceased to exist with the passage of time, but Junkudo Bookstore has always stood in the most prosperous area of ​​Ikebukuro District, and continues to provide the most complete range of books for Japanese witches.

Although the name is a bookstore, the bookstore is actually the entire building, with a total area of ​​about 2000 pings. It has the largest store area in Japan. Because of the spacious space, large-scale projects and exhibitions related to books will also be held here.

The Tsutaya Bookstore and the Kinokuniya Bookstore are also very large, but books on alchemy must be bought at the Chun Jiutang Bookstore. Only here is the most complete, and you can also find textbooks exported from other countries.

Rui Ji has never studied the background of this bookstore, today is the first time to come here, and Feng Buyue will lead the way personally.

"Why do you know so much about Japan?"

"I forgot to tell you, my maternal mother is Japanese, a little-known weak witch, and I am the product of a witch from a rich family who had a good night."

"Sorry... did I ask something I shouldn't have asked?"

"It doesn't matter, being honest with each other is the most basic principle of making friends. Let's go, what you will face next is an unprecedented mountain of books, a boundless sea of ​​books, the thickest and most profound knowledge of alchemy in the world, guaranteed to let you You don't have time to think about it."

Feng Buyue hugged Rui Ji's shoulders naturally, and didn't feel that there was anything wrong with this movement.The Japanese witch's definition of intimacy is more subtle. Actions such as holding hands and hugging shoulders must be developed into a closer relationship.

This level of intimacy is placed on the Chinese witch, and it becomes a "good friend" and "good girlfriend". Even specific actions such as kissing the back of the hand, cheek and forehead can be done at will, which means that there is no sense of boundary.

The characteristics of the Celestial Dynasty must be tasted.

The air-conditioning is turned on in the bookstore, and many witches who don't particularly want to buy books, but want to prostitute the air-conditioning for nothing, will also choose to visit here.Some best-selling books will launch trial editions, with one or two long chapters, about [-] words, for witches who are hesitant to buy books to try it out.

If the compatibility between the two is good, and the content of the book hits a certain area of ​​the heart that will generate pleasure, the witch will be willing to pay for the expensive hardcover book.

The books on alchemy were placed on the third floor. It was in an awkward situation, neither hot nor popular.Fashionable books, periodicals, graphic novels and other books that suit the tastes of young witches are always placed on the most conspicuous bookshelves on the first and second floors. There is no need to worry about selling books that are practical and teaching aids even if the floors are high.

But it is undeniable that alchemy is still an unpopular subject that occupies an important position.

"Miss Buyue, do you have any idea about the book I'm going to buy today?"

Rachel was dazzled by the hundreds of books on the large bookshelves.The quality and content of the same book published by different publishing houses are also different.In addition, alchemy textbooks are very expensive, and a thin book costs tens of thousands of yen. She hopes to avoid detours and avoid ineffective consumption.

"How many languages ​​can you understand?" Feng Buyue asked.

"English, Japanese and French, some Chinese, and Arabic. The mothers like Arabic very much, and my sister and I have learned a lot from them."

"It's okay to learn Arabic. We want to buy the alchemy textbook written by the Egyptian witch. The official language of Egypt is Arabic. It is one of the ten most difficult languages ​​in the world. If you don't understand it, you will miss a lot of interesting knowledge. Others The national witches' understanding of alchemy is not as deep as that of the Egyptian witches, and their formula construction is far inferior to their simplicity."

"Arabic... Your high school textbooks use such a complicated language?"

"No, our high school only requires mastering English, French and German. Witches who are interested can choose to learn Arabic after class. I am very interested in alchemy and started learning it when I was very young."

Feng Buyue took a horror book from the top bookshelf that was even more exaggerated than "Ci Hai", with nearly [-] pages.

"This "Orthodox Ancient Egyptian Alchemy" is the basis for you to learn alchemy in the future. I personally recommend buying it. The price is not expensive, only 9.8 yen."

"talent……"

9.8 yen is equivalent to 4960 yuan in soft sister coins, which is not like the amount that ordinary high school witches can take out at once.

"You are a rich family, of course this amount of money is nothing to you, but to me it is something that must be carefully considered."

Rui Ji first took a photo of the book cover, and then immediately forwarded it to Fujiyong.

[Do you have this book? 】

If you are undecided, go to the witch with the largest collection of books to borrow. The saved yen can be used to buy more things and maximize your income.The school also taught [Sketch Magic], so that witches who want to copy documents can quickly complete the task.

A blank notebook, a quill pen, and a spell can easily complete the transcription of a book without wasting a minute or a second of my own time.

"Orthodox Ancient Egyptian Alchemy" in the bookstore has not been opened, and the trial version is only less than [-] words long.It's a bit embarrassing to copy the truth in the bookstore, and it's impossible to lose face, Rui Ji can't really bring a notebook and a quill.

Ask Fujiyong to borrow books, at most he will suffer a few complaints, but the success rate is very high.Rounding off, the two of them can be regarded as childhood sweethearts, although they couldn't stay together all the time.

Fujinaga responded quickly to messages.

[Yes, do you want it? 】

[Is it convenient to lend me?Pay you back soon. 】

[The last time Mr. Shimoda asked you to go to the office, it should be to discuss the Olympic Games.The last time she praised you in the hallway with the alchemy teacher in our class, I remember it very clearly. 】

【You know this as well. 】

【After all, Mrs. Shimoda's obsession with alchemy has reached the point of obsession. The students who will be invited to the office by her are likely to be invited to participate in the Olympic Games. The seniors in the third grade have complained in the social circle. 】

[I plan to sign up for the competition, and I want to try my luck.The materials consumed during the competition are also provided by the organizer, so I don’t have to pay for it myself. Maybe I can actually get a certificate. 】

[It is a good thing that you have interests and goals.I will send the book to you after finishing the cram school later. I am ready for class. Goodbye. 】

Vacation tutoring is the norm for Fujinaga. Her two mothers will arrange the entire vacation plan for her before the semester ends. She only needs to complete the tasks according to the above schedule and continue to live a step-by-step life.

Fujinaga has repeatedly revealed the idea of ​​"not wanting to take a vacation". During the vacation, he has to face to face with people he doesn't like every day, eat together, and talk about topics that he is not interested in. Every second is like sitting on pins and needles.

The life of the eldest lady is not easy, Rui Ji thought to herself.

She replied [thank you] and put the book that Feng Buyue had taken down back to its original place.

The heavy 9.8 yen is held in the hand like a piece of red-hot metal, and it is a relief to put it back on the bookshelf as soon as possible.If the plastic cover of the book is accidentally damaged, and the sharp-eyed shop assistant witch finds out before it is repaired, you can only consider yourself unlucky and be forced to buy it.

Several classmates have had such an unpleasant experience.

"I have a demon girlfriend who has this book on hand, and she is willing to lend me the book, so I will not consider this one for the time being. What other books do I need to buy next?

"There are about [-] books, you should be mentally prepared to bleed."

Feng Buyue took out a rolled parchment from the storage space, on which there was a string of book titles written in Japanese, each book was related to alchemy.The unit price is standard after the title of the book, and the total is 12 yen, which wipes out 3/5 of the income from the last photo shoot.

"It's too ruthless, is it too late for me to quit now?"

It is really cruel to spend the money you just earned before it is hot.

Seeing that Rui Ji was shaken, Feng Buyue quickly took the opportunity to lobby and released a powerful trump card.

"Don't give up halfway when you get on my thief ship, Miss Ruiji. Since the end of last year, the International Alchemy Association has issued a new regulation. Witches who hold a junior alchemist qualification certificate can receive a minimum allowance every month. The same as the minimum living allowance for Japanese witches, there is 8 yen, plus rent and material cost subsidies, adding up to 10 yen per month."

"10... there are so many?"

Hearing the subsidy figure, Rui Ji's extinguished passion instantly revived.

"You heard it right, 10. The number of alchemists in Japan is declining every year. If this continues, there will be no successors in the Japanese alchemy world. The prices in Japan are getting higher and higher. Many witches are trapped in their lives. Without a suitable job, I cannot afford to rent a decent house.

Money-burning academic research like alchemy naturally persuades more and more witches to retreat, and there are very few brave men like us who are rushing forward.As long as you are willing to spend some money on investment, the annual subsistence allowances of the White Whoring Association will make a net profit of 120 million yen, which does not include the profits from renting out and purchasing your certificates. "

Feng Buyue used a mahogany staff to list a series of calculations in mid-air, and the numbers behind the equal sign were very impressive.The material supporting the argument is an English document bearing the special colored seal of the International Alchemist Association.

"A small investment in exchange for a huge return, I think it's worth it. A Roman merchant witch said that a witch who lives in a corner and guards that fixed asset every day and dare not take risks will never get rich in her life. We must dare to throw all the chips in our hands on the gambling table and give it a go. If you don’t try, you will never see the scenery standing on the high ground.”

The witch's words are resounding, and every word highlights the witch's adventurous spirit.The witches who have achieved independent titles in history are all freaks with unique personalities, so there is no harm in being bold.

After some mild psychological struggle, Rui Ji failed to keep the first pot of gold he earned.Feng Buyue's eyes were too charming, and her voice was so pleasant, even better than the sirens, she couldn't stand it.

"Buy, you can buy anything. My goal is to conquer the sea of ​​stars in alchemy!"

Rui Ji found all the alchemy textbooks he wanted to buy according to the book list, stuffed them into the trolley with rollers in one go, and hurriedly pushed the books to the cash register to check out while the enthusiasm for beating chicken blood still remained in his body.

When paying, Feng Buyue took out a platinum membership card of Chunjiutang Bookstore from his wallet.

"There is a discount for rubbing my card, although it is only 9% off."

"thanks……"

After paying the cashier 10.8 yen, Rui Ji's heart was bleeding hard.But thinking of getting the alchemist qualification certificate and mixing 10 yen a month in subsistence allowances, it is not a waste of money to spend.

Learning art is more expensive than alchemy, especially for witches who play piano and painting, and the rate of return is much lower than learning alchemy.

The brand-new Japanese yen bills were lying in the cash register, and the cashier witch smiled sweetly at her.

"Here is your receipt. Chun Jiu Tang Bookstore welcomes you next time."

……

The purchased textbooks weighed tens of catties, and Rui Ji had to use the sealed storage space to carry them.Her storage space comes from the ring pendant on her neck, which is larger than the basic storage capacity of moonstone, with an initial value of 15 cubic meters.

The large storage space gave her confidence, and she flew all the way from southern China to Tokyo with daily necessities close to the weight of moving.

The purchasing process was neat and tidy, and the sun had not set when we left the bookstore, an hour before six o'clock.

Halfway through Ikebukuro West Exit Park, a witch wearing a teddy bear doll costume dragged her bulky body, distributing leaflets to passing witches with slow movements.

Rui Ji also took one of them.

The witch seemed to want to complete the task earlier, and sent her several stacked leaflets at once.The content on the flyer is a live held at the Budokan in Chiyoda District, Tokyo.

The main promotion is the new idol witch group Speed. The ticket price is 5000 yen, which is not worth mentioning to fans. Witches who are not interested think it is a little expensive, and generally they will not spend so much money to listen to a live.

A black envelope slipped from the gap in the leaflet. The back of the envelope was printed with a golden snowy owl head, and there was a line of silver printed Japanese underneath.

——To the 49th Feather of the Snowy Owl.

(End of this chapter)