It's Finally Aotian Zhu's Turn to Be Confused / 21. The Magical Girl Who Never Gains Weight

Or it could be to thank the farmer.

(Outrageous remarks)

Cong Yu's black yukata was made of fine material, with light white cloud patterns embroidered on it, making her look elegant yet approachable.

Her long, smooth, jet-black hair fell naturally over her shoulders, subtly concealing her collarbone and slender neck.

The yukata's collar was slightly open, giving it a somewhat unrestrained feel.

"Was this battle difficult? It took so long."

Cong Yu spoke, yawning slightly, he snatched the chocolate from Xiao Cui's lips, saying, "There will be plenty of sweets at the Summer Festival, so Xiao Cui shouldn't eat any more, or she won't be able to eat them later."

With that expression, Cong Yu popped the chocolate into her mouth.

Xiao Cui didn't say anything after the chocolate was taken away. Instead, she happily leaned against Cong Yu's long hair and rubbed against him with a grin.

Yaochuan Guang: "..."

Lantian Zhu: "..."

Noticing the two women's stunned expressions, Cong Yu, who was quietly leaning against the sofa, turned to look at them. "What are you doing? Hurry up and change your clothes, we're getting ready to leave."

Yaochuan Guang immediately came to his senses.

Awkwardly, she went to her room to change into a yukata, while Lantian Zhu gasped in shock.

It has contributed to global warming.

"Cong Yu, you're going too far..."

Lantian Zhu spoke, but couldn't find any adjectives to describe it... because words like "handsome" and "beautiful" had already been used many times.

Even "charm" and "demon" have been used many times.

Therefore, the adjective that Lantian Zhu can use is--

"That's an exaggeration."

Chapter 199 It's finally Lantian Zhu's turn to be confused.

What is celebrated at the Summer Festival?

People worship deities, pray for a bountiful harvest, for health, and for longevity. Therefore, long ago, people would visit temples and shrines during this festival.

In addition, people would sing and dance to pray for rain during the summer drought.

This also leads to water-related activities such as "smashing water balloons" and "catching goldfish".

And now...

It's basically become a time when I wear a yukata and wander around the streets, playing all sorts of games like scooping goldfish, and buying things to eat.

What? You're asking where the temple is? And where the gods are?

God is in my heart (I am certain).

Well, modern Japan people don't go to worship gods unless something really bad happens... or maybe they'll go to a shrine and ring a bell during the New Year or something.

Or perhaps it's because there's an exam coming up, or a family member is sick, that they'll think of God. Other than that...

Play!

I just want to have fun.

"Whoosh!"

Yaochuan Guang held a toy bow and arrow, stood in front of the stall, and aimed the bow at the balloons on the cardboard wall...

"Whoosh!"

The stance looks quite unique, but the accuracy... how should I put it? It's not exactly a perfect shot, but it's more like a series of misses.

A player pays to play this game and has ten chances to shoot. Different rewards are given depending on the number of successful shots.

Yaochuan Guang's words are a small commemorative coin.

Because she missed all the balloons... Missing all the balloons and hitting only one balloon both result in the same reward; it's a consolation prize.

"Ugh, why...?"

Yaochuan Guang said somewhat dejectedly, putting down the toy bow and arrow in his hand. "I didn't hit a single balloon."

Upon hearing her words, Lantian Zhu, who was standing behind her, immediately smiled and took the bow and arrow, "Little Guang, how lame."

However, Yaochuan Guang felt it wasn't her fault... Normally speaking, her aim was pretty good.

Why is this happening?

This is Yaochuan Guang talking to himself.

"Because you were unlucky, the bow and arrow were tampered with, so the arrow's trajectory was somewhat random... Winning the grand prize depends on luck."

Cong Yu quietly exposed the stall owner's scheme, laughing, "But the owner didn't go too far... he was just having some fun."

To be frank, even the grand prize is just a plush toy; I bet they'll still give away a few today.

It's just a different way of "lottery".

"Huh? So, I'm really that unlucky?"

Yaochuan Guang was somewhat doubtful of life. She stared in disbelief as Lantian Zhu popped three balloons and then received a keychain and a commemorative coin.

No... or rather, not only that.

As Cong Yu spoke, she ate the takoyaki in her hand. "Ugh - your and Lantian Zhu's archery techniques are both wrong... That's just a toy bow, even if you draw it fully, the arrow will still fall."

Why do you all expect that where you aim will be where you hit the target?

Did you think it was a magic spell? Isn't this a common occupational hazard of magical girls? Can't you calculate bullet trajectory?

"What? There's such a saying?"

Yaochuan Guang was somewhat surprised, then immediately attracted by the pastries in Cong Yu's hand. She opened her mouth wide and exclaimed, "Ah--"

It made that sound.

Cong Yu: "..."

After a moment of silence, Cong Yu picked up a takoyaki (octopus ball) and stuffed it into her mouth.

"Amam Amam--"

As Yaochuan Guang was chewing, Lantian Zhu, holding the prize, came over. She tilted her head and opened her mouth towards Cong Yu: "Ah--"

You're here too?

Cong Yu rolled her eyes at her and gave her one as well.

Then, at that moment, Cong Yu felt her buttocks being touched... Judging from the force, it wasn't unintentional.

Haha, okay.

Why is it me again?

If you're going to grope someone, can't you at least pick a woman?!

"..." Cong Yu immediately reached out and grabbed that hand, then turned her head angrily to meet the other person's gaze... It was a man with a look of utter astonishment.

His face showed surprise at Cong Yu's quick reaction.

Moreover, as Cong Yu turned around, the astonishment on his face turned into shock. "A... a man?"

In response, Cong Yu kicked out, hitting his opponent squarely in the groin.

You cannot survive without fighting!

Rider Kick!

"Bump!!!"

The sound of a genuine explosion mingled with the sound of arrows popping balloons. Although it was much louder, it didn't attract much attention.

Yes, that's awesome.

It's genuinely a hot seller.

"Oh...

With a disdainful wipe of her shoes on the person lying on the ground, Cong Yu stuffed the last takoyaki into her mouth.

Then, with a "smack," he slammed the box containing the remaining sauce and bonito flakes onto the head of the pale-faced man.

This was done as compensation for his violence.

Then, cheers erupted from all around... not because of Cong Yu's actions, but because today's champion had been crowned!

"Yay--"

"What an amazing young girl!"

"Congratulations, here's your prize!"

"..." Then, under the watchful eyes of Cong Yu, Yaochuan Guang, and Lantian Zhu, Xiao Cui happily walked over, carrying a large plush bear, a keychain, a small tag, and a commemorative coin.

"Brother and sister, I hit the bullseye every time!"

As she said this, Xiao Cui stepped on the man's face, then tilted her head and smiled, seemingly unconcerned about anything strange.

Cong Yu smiled and patted her head, praising, "You're really something... So, are you planning to take the bear to the Summer Festival?"

Xiao Cui didn't have any other options.

"Hmm... I guess I'll just have to keep holding her."

"..." Yaochuan Guang looked at the giant plush bear, which was even taller than Xiao Cui, and suddenly remembered something. "Right, Cong Yu, you... you know how to do that, don't you?"

What? Which one?

Amidst the confused looks from Cong Yu, Lantian Zhu Xiao Cui, Yaochuan Guang organized his thoughts. "That one, like the King of Wind City... that snake that can store things inside, I've seen it in videos."

"... Did Yaochuan Guang see the video of me fighting Monster outside Wind City and pulling the sword out of the Jormungandr Train?"

Cong Yu thought for a moment, then feigned confusion. "Huh? What video... wasn't that used for attacks?"

Seeing Cong Yu's confusion, Lantian Zhu was stunned.

Wait a minute? Why wouldn't Cong Yu know? Could it be that he isn't...? But it seems like he really doesn't know anything.

"It's about stuffing something into the snake's mouth."

Yaochuan Guang gestured wildly, while Cong Yu, looking completely bewildered, hid in a corner with everyone and summoned the Jormungandr Train.

Then, he stuffed Xiao Cui's plush bear inside... and then took it out again.

"What? It actually works!"

Cong Yu exclaimed in surprise.

"Great! Cong Yu- chan, could you put the commemorative coin in for me too? I didn't bring my backpack out, so it's inconvenient for me to take it out."

Yaochuan Guang said this.

--

Lantian Zhu fell into deep thought; she was completely confused...

Am I just constantly battling wits with thin air?

Chapter 200 The Magical Girl Who Can't Gain Weight

Cong Yu sat in a pavilion with a wide view of the night sky... Yaochuan Guang sat beside her.

The atmosphere of the Summer Festival doesn't seem as strong as it used to be.

In the past, after the singing and dancing, everyone would sit in the pavilion or outside, waiting to watch the fireworks.

Now, there's no one left in this pavilion.

Many people went home after playing for a while... because they had to go to work the next day, so they couldn't stay to watch the fireworks.

Cong Yu and the others, on the other hand, didn't have this kind of trouble...

Play until you're completely satisfied.