sun in blue

"I...I have nothing to do, so I just wanted to come and have a look."

Xianghe's words made Leon speechless for a while, and he found a reason casually, and Leon took advantage of the opportunity and sat next to Xianghe.

"Oh? That's right~ I have nothing to do... so you came to my place? It must be that child Ruihe who asked you to come here?"

Smiling softly, Xianghe also put the flute in his hand aside, looked down at his hands, Xianghe also had mixed feelings in his heart.

How should I face Leon?This feeling...is really strange...

Moreover, Akagi-senpai and the others in the dream would actually do such a thing, will it be the same in the future...?

"...Well, it seems that I still can't hide it from you. Ruihe called me here. She is very concerned about you and said that you have been a little restless recently. I think it should be that dream that troubled you. So I'm coming to see you."

Everyone didn't show this way when Nagato was in the meeting, but now... this feeling seems to have taken a place in everyone's heart.

"I do have a lot of problems, but... Leon, do you think you can help me with them?"

Journey to Cherry Blossoms: Chapter 168 Let's Have Dinner Here Today

"I don't know if it can be solved, but...you have to tell me what is bothering you so much first, so...I can find a way to help you solve it."

Leon felt that the things that bothered Xianghe should not only be related to himself, but things like emotions can't be solved just by talking about them, especially this kind of thoughtful ship girl, what they care about is not what others say , but what they did to make them feel.

"I have a lot of troubles~ But the biggest trouble should be about Akagi-senpai and the others? Akagi-senpai...why did you do such a thing? They forced Miko-sama to abdicate, and even colluded with the siren, Is this kind of thing... going to happen in the future?"

"I... really can't believe that senior Akagi would do such a thing, but this thing just so real appeared in front of my eyes, now... I have to think more."

Xianghe's voice was a little low, listening to Xianghe's words, Leon was also silent for a while, and then he said to Xianghe: "That's something in another world, where... the power of Sakura is declining , Sister Tiancheng also left everyone forever because of the ship outfit. After experiencing a double blow in spirit, Akagi finally became like that. Although I have not been in contact with Akagi for as long as you, but...I can guarantee , I understand Chicheng very well."

"Why do you dare to promise?"

"Because... Chicheng and I really love each other."

"True love..."

Listening to Leon's words, Xianghe fell into silence again, the situation in the dream...it seemed to be the case, she still remembered that Akagi-senpai tied Leon into a small dark room to prevent everyone from seeing him...

"So, Chicheng's behavior is caused by the combination of these objective factors, so...you don't have to worry, the current Chicheng is still the one under the care of sister Tiancheng, she will not do those things. things."

This is why Leon is not panicking at all now. If Chicheng really becomes like that... he should also think about how to escape from prison.

"That's right~ You're right. After hearing what you said, I understand somewhat in my heart. Now that Lord Shinano has regained his strength, I think... that kind of situation will definitely not happen again in the future."

Leon's words made Xianghe feel better, but this is not the only thing that bothers her, this other thing...is related to Leon.

But she wouldn't say it in front of Leon, after thinking about it, Xianghe picked up his flute.

"Speaking of which, last time I was thinking of inviting you to listen to my performance~ Just right, now that you're here, why don't you just listen to me playing a piece like this?"

Showing a gentle smile, Xianghe said softly to Leon in this way, Xianghe's voice was very pleasant, and Leon could even feel a faint fragrance, maybe... this is the legendary Feel?

"Okay, but I haven't heard the flute playing before, so I may not understand the artistic conception."

"It doesn't matter, artistic conception is something that is erratic. Those who understand it will naturally understand it. Those who don't understand it...as long as it sounds good. After all...music is something that people enjoy."

After speaking, Xianghe picked up the flute and put it near his mouth, and then, the melodious sound of the flute began to flow slowly in the courtyard.

After a while, Xianghe slowly stopped his playing. Looking at Xianghe who put down the flute, Leon stretched out his hand and clapped.

"Does it sound good?"

"Good to hear."

"Then do you understand?"

"Uh...this..."

Xianghe's words made Leon speechless, he actually wanted to pretend, but...he didn't understand, if Xianghe continued to ask, wouldn't it be revealing?

"Pfft~ Okay, I know you don't understand, it doesn't matter, you just need to listen to my performance, it doesn't matter whether you understand or not... It doesn't matter anymore."

Looking at Leon's embarrassed face, Xianghe still couldn't help laughing, the haze that had been suppressing him these days seems to have gradually dissipated, Xianghe suddenly felt... the current self, very happy .

"...Well, I really don't understand, but...just as long as you are happy, you are the real Xianghe. The melancholy look before is still not suitable for you."

Seeing Xianghe smiled, Leon felt that he had completed the task. Sometimes, it would be a good way to relieve stress by pouring out what was in his heart.

"What do you mean... you know me very well?"

"Eh... I don't know much about it, but... now you have returned to the state when you took me to Fengxiang to ask for clothes to take pictures with. I can be sure of this."

The expression on Xianghe's face was a bit subtle, after hearing Xianghe's words, Leon changed his words and said to Xianghe.

"Hehe~ You, the brat, should be talking about you, right? Now you... don't look like a new adult at all~"

After chuckling twice, Xianghe put away his flute, stood up and looked down at Leon, Xianghe took out a paper crane from his ship space and handed it to Leon.

"Here~ This is for you, and it's your return gift for helping me untangle my heart."

This is a very big Thousand Paper Crane, which is as big as Leon's palm, and the workmanship is also very delicate. It is not difficult to see that it is made by Xianghe himself.

"This...I'm a little embarrassed to keep accepting your gifts...I haven't returned the gift yet..."

Although he said so, Leon still accepted the Thousand Paper Crane, smiled again, and Xianghe stretched out his hand to touch Leon's head.

"I don't give these gifts in return, you know? Although sometimes people pay attention to the exchange of interests, but... this is something I gave you as a friend, and there is no need for anything in return , the relationship between us...is not measured by interests."

Xianghe can feel that sometimes... Leon's style of doing things always has a kind of exchange of interests in it, which may be taught by Iron Blood, but...Xianghe now wants to teach Leon another thing, Sincerity... is more real than these exchange of interests, but it is also the most difficult thing to obtain.

"I see, it seems... I'm a little hypocritical."

"It's okay~ You just need to understand what I mean. Many ship girls here...are very simple, and everyone doesn't think about those things. You just need to accept everyone's kindness with peace of mind. Speaking of which, it's almost time It's time for dinner~ You can eat at my place today, and I will explain the situation to Sister Tiancheng."

Touching Leon's head again, Xianghe stretched out his hand and pulled Leon up. Immediately afterwards, the two walked into the house unhurriedly.

Journey to Cherry Blossoms: Chapter 169 Go!Get Leon back! (41)

I always feel... I don't have anything to do here anymore?

Before Ruihe didn't go far, she had been watching the two not far from the door, watching the backs of Leon and Xianghe walking in, Ruihe suddenly felt that she was a bit redundant.

Just now she was still thinking about whether Leon could help Sister Xianghe, but now it seems... Leon's persuasion seems to be more useful than her own.

do not care!As long as Sister Xianghe can recover as before, it will be fine.

Thinking of this, Ruihe carried Leon's bag and walked into the house. As soon as she entered the door, she saw Xianghe who was making tea.

"Sister Xianghe, let me handle this matter!"

"Ruihe? You came just in time. After this pot of tea is brewed, you will pour three cups, understand? I'm going to cook now."

"Well, I see."

Chao Xianghe nodded, and Ruihe took the initiative to take over the tea sets. It is relatively simple to make a pot of tea. Put the tea in the cup and let the boiling water soak it completely. Strain the tea and pour it into the pot, repeat this operation several times, and a pot of tea is brewed like this.

Compared with the method of steeping tea leaves in a teapot with a special strainer, Zuihe prefers this method.

"How did you tell Sister Xianghe? I think she seems very happy now?"

After Xianghe left here, Ruihe asked Leon who was beside him curiously. Hearing Ruihe's words, a mysterious smile slowly appeared on Leon's face.

"Hey, hey, you don't want to cheat with me, do you?"

For some reason, Ruihe suddenly felt that the Leon in front of him made him feel so uncomfortable.

Seeing Ruihe's displeasure, Leon smiled and said to Ruihe: "Actually, it's nothing. I just helped Xianghe analyze what happened in the previous dream. Don't worry, she's fine now."

"That's right...then I really thank you."

Leon's words were so confusing to him, what to analyze... What's there to analyze about that kind of thing?

"You're welcome, this is what I should do, but you... don't forget our agreement."

"Don't worry, I will do what I say. I am the best at summer festivals, who makes delicious food, and who opens a fun stall. These are all the experiences I have summed up over the past ten years. Can you tell me?" Don't spread the word!"

"Okay, okay, I don't spread rumors, but it's just those things after all... Wouldn't it be good to experience it all once?"

Leon didn't expect that this matter can be talked about from experience. Hearing what Leon said, Ruihe curled his lips a little dissatisfied.

"Experience it all again? Don't blame me if you eat dark dishes by then, and... I also know the best place to watch the fireworks. When the time comes..."

"Wait, tell me in detail what are the best places to watch the fireworks."

"Oh? Weren't you not interested just now? Why are you inquiring about it now?"

Seeing Leon's interest, Ruihe showed a smug look on his face. Just now, the other party dared to question his experience, so now he has to obediently ask him for advice?

"Okay, Ms. Ruihe, who is experienced, I admit that I really didn't think about it when I said it just now, but I really want to know the best place to watch the fireworks."

This matter is related to my plan to propose... The atmosphere and other things are still very important.

"Why do I always feel that you are trying to blame me...Forget it, it's something I promised you anyway, so it's okay to tell you. Speaking of which...do you have a map?"

"Oh, yes."

Taking out his communicator, Leon opened the map software that Akashi made for him and handed it to Ruihe. After fumbling with the communicator for a while, Zuihe returned it to Leon.

"Okay, I've marked those places for you, and you can go and see them when the time comes, but...do you want to see them by yourself? Do you want me and Sister Xianghe to accompany you?"

"No need, someone will go with me then."

Putting away the communicator, Leon happily smiled at Ruihe, seeing the bright smile on Leon's face, Ruihe rolled his eyes helplessly.

"Okay, okay, it looks like you still have a lot of contacts in Sakura...Are you Akagi-senpai and the others?"

"Well... almost, she said that she would find time to go with me when the time comes."

"Hmph, Senior Chicheng is a respectable ship girl. Although Sister Xianghe usually likes to sneer at them, deep down in her heart, she still respects Senior Chicheng and the others, so...you don't Let them down, you know?"

"I know, I know, I have my own sense of proportion in this matter. Speaking of which... no one will disturb us then, right?"

"Probably not...the places I marked are less crowded. Usually, everyone goes to the places where there are many people to watch the fireworks."

"That's fine, as long as no one bothers you..."

......

"Miss Tiancheng, I'm back~ Huh? Where's Leon? Why didn't he come to eat?"

At dinner time, Chicheng came to the restaurant to eat as usual, but she didn't see Leon whom she was thinking of. In the restaurant, only Tiancheng and the two little guys were sitting at the dining table.

"Oh, what about Leon...he went to Xianghe's house for dinner and came back at night."

Put the miso soup in a bowl, and Tiancheng put it on the table in front of Akagi. Leon is not here today, so she didn't cook so many meals. Compared with the previous dinner, today's dinner is slightly lighter Some.

"Oh... went to Shokaku's for dinner... Wait!? He went to Shokaku's for dinner!?"

Chicheng, who had been busy all afternoon, didn't react for a while, and after thinking for a while, Chicheng looked at Tiancheng with disbelief.

"Yeah, but it's just a simple dinner. When I come back later, he will help me treat my physical illness."

Chicheng's reaction was not as expected by Tiancheng. After listening to Tiancheng's words, Chicheng immediately got up and walked out the door.

"Wait, where are you going?"

"I'm going to find Leon!"

"If you want to find Leon... you must at least finish your dinner, right? Otherwise, it will be a waste of everything."

"No! There may be no chance after eating! I'll go now! I'll eat when I come back from dinner!"

Waving to Tiancheng, Akagi left here without looking back, just walked a few steps, Akagi saw Kaga walking in his direction.

"Miss Akagi? Where are you going? Haven't you eaten dinner yet?"

"No, Leon has gone to Xianghe's house, how can this work? I want to get him back!"

After explaining to Kaga, Akagi hurriedly walked towards Xianghe's house, watching Akagi's leaving back, Kaga lowered his head and pondered for a moment.

Immediately afterwards, she also followed in Chicheng's footsteps.

Journey to Cherry Blossoms: Chapter 170 Are you looking for faults on purpose?

Xianghe's dinner is quite hearty, and the type is similar to Tiancheng's before. The only thing that is not sure is the taste.

Sitting at the dining table, Leon just silently watched Xianghe and Ruihe who were busy with their work. The two refused to let him help, so he could only wait now.

"Okay! All the dishes are served, let's start eating~"

After putting the last dish on the table, Xianghe clapped his hands happily, and filled the teacups of the three of them again. Ruihe took advantage of the opportunity and sat beside Leon.

"I said...there are so many places beside the dining table, why do you two sit next to me?"