K-type Mage

The owner of the small restaurant seemed to be very familiar with Natsume Reiko, and greeted her warmly when she came in with two people, one big and one small.

"Reiko, are you bringing friends?" He was a little startled when he noticed the boy's appearance, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart that he looked so much alike.

"...Yes, Mr. Yamashita." Natsume Reiko said, "This child has the same surname as mine, so I feel very destined."

In front of this elderly man, she couldn't help but soften her expression.

"Really?" Boss Yamashita's eyes widened in surprise, "It's amazing!" He couldn't be looking for relatives.

He took a look at the man who came with him.It's a stranger, I don't know where it came from, but looking at the clothes, it seems to be young people who are chasing new trends.

The young man who was looking at his surroundings curiously noticed his gaze, raised his eyes and smiled at him. There was too pure and unreserved kindness in his smile—a smile that made people feel warm from the heart.

Mr. Yamashita was startled, and his slightly frowned brows relaxed a little: "Reiko, what do you want to eat?"

"Ramen." Reiko said, realizing that the boss had changed, she turned her head and glanced inexplicably at the lime flavor that had begun to be seen on the menu—there are really people in this world who people like as soon as they meet ?

"What do you want, Guizhi?" She asked the child who might be related to her as a descendant.I knew in my heart that this was an opportunity that person gave me and this child.

What is his identity?It seems that he accepts everything well and has his own plans. His breath is not the same as that of a monster, but he is not like a human being.

"I want tonkotsu ramen." Yuan Shen said, "Add some spicy, extra spicy."

"The young man is very courageous!" Mr. Yamashita praised, "Don't be so hot that you cry."

"No, I'm a strong bearer!" Yuan Shen replied confidently, picked up the boy who was struggling to climb the bench, put him on the chair, and said, "Let the horse come here."

Three minutes later, he lay down in front of the noodle bowl he had just eaten two mouthfuls of, coughing heart-rendingly, poured tons of milk into three bottles, and drank ice water again.

Mr. Yamashita: "..."

Natsume Reiko: "..."

Natsume Takashi: "..."

"It's too spicy." With the help of difficult milk and ice water, the dark-haired young man frowned, his cheeks were flushed, his black pupils were soaked with tears, and some kind of frivolous childishness was revealed When he came out, he looked like a child who was wronged and cried, "Boss Yamashita, it's too spicy!"

The owner of Yamashita laughed: "This is Yamashita's special hot sauce! Young man, you are not good enough."

"People can't do it, at least they have to go to the end!" Yuan Shen propped himself up again, and picked up the chopsticks again with high spirits, "Only love and food can't let you down!"

"Well said, come on, young man!"

Speaking of which, Yuan-san is indeed always walking on the road with sweets.Natsume Takashi quietly thought this way, and started to eat seriously.

Natsume Reiko bit the tip of her chopsticks, thinking that if this person can't eat spicy food, he still has the courage to try it, and his voice will probably be hoarse in the future.

This time, Yuanshen didn't directly feel bored, but chatted with the boss of Yamashita while eating.

"I'm currently traveling, because I don't have enough money, I always want to travel while I still have energy, maybe I will go abroad in the future. Boss Yamashita, have you been here for a long time?"

"Hey, young people really dare to do it. It's not bad. It's been 20 years. I have worked hard outside for many years, and finally came back here. Alas, I can't help it. I can't keep up with the times."

"How come, boss, your craftsmanship is super good! Are you running a restaurant outside?"

"I guessed it. I opened a western food restaurant in Tokyo before, but now my son is there. He wants to make a lot of money, but he won't even keep my special hot sauce and seasoning properly. Would love this level of spiciness."

"It's such a pity. I can't stand it, but there must be someone special who likes it?"

"That's what I said too—but my grandson promised me to inherit the western restaurant!"

"What a good boy!"

"Boy, you like to travel. Is there anything interesting?"

"I have a lot to say about this! The first stop is Yokohama. The scenery there is really beautiful, and the people are very kind. It may be a little unsafe for the elderly, but traveling is completely possible."

"Sounds really good. If my family's western food restaurant can't keep going, maybe I can go there."

The two men, who appear to be very different in age on the outside, are in fact very different in age, chatting in full swing, but they did not ignore the other two children. Reiko and Takashi happened to be drinking when Yuan Shen and Mr. Yamashita stopped. After finishing the iced juice that was stuffed over.

"Goodbye, Mr. Yamashita, it was a pleasure chatting with you!"

"Me too! Come again if you have the chance!"

They walked out of the deep alley where the small restaurant was located.

Natsume Reiko's tone was subtle: "...you are really likable."

"That's right! I'm very popular." Yuan Shen affirmed, "Everyone likes me very much!"

At this time, he also looked like he didn't want to hide it anymore, revealing that kind of childish self-awareness.

Or, it wasn't concealed at all.

"I also like Mr. Gen." Natsume Takashi said, "He takes good care of me."

Natsume Reiko: "..."

She herself is still a child, and although she has long been used to being ostracized, she can't help being worried when she meets Takashi who is just like herself—even if it's only for a short time.

What's the use of liking?What's the use for you?Just like meeting the pity of a stray cat, all he will do for you is the kindness that can be given by raising his hand.

In the end you are alone.

She became a little unhappy.

Yuan looked at her deeply, a little distressed, he knew what the other party would think, but this was indeed a problem.

Natsume Takashi was ignorant, he had eaten too much before, and had never walked on the tree-lined road before. Looking left and right, he was scared back by a black ball that suddenly protruded from the grass.

Before he fell, Yuan Shen reached out to support him.

Natsume Reiko punched him.

"boom!"

"Aw!" The long-haired monster screamed, turned its head and disappeared into the grass, rustling away.

Natsume Takashi: "...?!"

"Reiko, can you...see it too?" He stammered.

Natsume Reiko withdrew her fist and at the same time put away the cold expression on her face, and when she smiled again she was still gentle and flamboyant: "Of course, I found out too slowly, Takashi."

"You didn't show it." Natsume Takashi retorted subconsciously, which was more like a complaint about someone he trusted without any negative emotions.

"This guy can see too." Natsume Reiko laughed, "Don't you know?"

Natsume Takashi opened his eyes wide.

"Hahaha, indeed." Yuan Shen rubbed his chin in embarrassment, "But every time I see Natsume-kun, I am alone, and the monster is not there, so it seems a bit strange to tell you suddenly like that."

"..." The boy fell silent.

He has a lot to say.

Finally he smiled: "That's great."

I'm not the only one who can see it.I'm not a liar.

"...Hmm." Natsume Reiko turned her face away.She is different from Kishi.At this time - she can only be alone.

Yuan Shen opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.He's not good at giving people chicken soup for the soul, let alone discussing things... Reiko's future has already been decided.

Making further changes will only open up another parallel world.

*

Night is coming soon.

The lights and food stalls of the summer festival were set up, and Reiko and Takashi, accompanied by adults, enthusiastically began to try out the activities inside.

For example fishing for goldfish.

Yuan Shenguang took the paper net and fished it casually, and the goldfish would lie on it, even if he didn't have the will, he would automatically jump up; after several times, under the sad eyes of the stall owner, he put down the unbroken paper net embarrassingly. .

In the end, he squatted beside the taiyaki and watched the two children play.

By the way, I also took pictures of these times together.

The two children played with all their heart, and they were still a little bit unsatisfied when they reached the edge of the cliff.

Genshen quietly slipped a photo over—"This one might be better preserved," he said.

In that photo, two children who look like siblings but are actually grandparents are standing under a tree together.

Natsume Reiko took a look: "I don't want it."

Yuan Shen: "?"

"What about you?" she asked, dissatisfied. "Why aren't you here?"

"I took pictures."

"This photo was not taken at all."

"..." Yuan sighed deeply, then nodded helplessly, "Okay."

In the photo, a black-haired young man was staring at the void in a daze.The picture of the three people is inexplicably harmonious.

Only then did Natsume Reiko accept it: "...I will keep it well."

The gorgeous and eye-catching fireworks bloomed in the night, and for a moment it was as bright as day and then descended like stars. In the booming voice, Yuanyuan heard her say something.

"Thank you, I am very happy today."

Natsume Takashi, who held her hand, also looked at him seriously: "I am also very happy, Mr. Yuan."

He smiled.

Accompanied by louder explosions than before, gorgeous golden fireworks bloomed in the night sky, and even more enthusiastic cheers sounded from the place where the crowd gathered under the mountain.

After the fireworks ended, they went down the mountain together. When they reached the end of the road, the fog gradually thickened.

"We're leaving." Yuan Shen said to Reiko, "Goodbye, Reiko."

"Reiko... goodbye." Natsume Takashi looked at the girl reluctantly.

"Goodbye." She smiled and waved goodbye to them. The fog engulfed the figures of the two in front of her, and dispersed in a very short time.

The lights of the Summer Festival are still on.

"Watching the fireworks together..." Natsume Reiko, who was standing alone at the mountain crossing, muttered to herself, "I am very happy today."

"Are the fireworks nice?" She asked the monster poking its head out of the grass.

"...It's very beautiful." The monster who had been punched by her before nodded hesitantly, with a hoarse voice.

Natsume Reiko laughed again: "Really. This should be a miracle."

She set foot on the way back to Kondo's house.