"Come to think of it, I once thought about becoming a clergyman."
The clergy in Japan can be said to have a very comfortable profession. Apart from performing rituals, both monks and priests usually get off work from nine to five.
Moreover, Japanese clergy have very few rules and regulations. Not only can they drink alcohol and eat meat, they can also marry and have children, and they even have paid vacations.
When Nanaya was poor, that was something he longed for very much.
Unfortunately, most of the clergy in Japan are inherited from their families, and it is difficult for outsiders to have the opportunity to become official clergy.
The only exceptions are those witches who do odd jobs, but these temporary workers do not have as good benefits as regular employees.
After learning about this cruel reality, Nanaya had to give up her dream life of being a shrine maiden who had work to do and nothing to do, and continued to fight for her career as a director.
However, Nanaya still visits the shrine when she has time.
After all, the shrine maiden costume is so beautiful, it would be a shame not to take a look.
After he started dating Sakura, Nanaya went to the shrine to see the shrine maiden less often.
But he still brings Sakura to visit the shrine.
Since there are so many acquaintances in the village, it would be a bit embarrassing if young men and women were caught on a date.
The shrine is different. Adults don't usually go to that place on the mountain.
Other couples prefer to go deeper into the mountain, after all, it is more convenient to do things that way.
Only someone as weird as Nanaya would schedule a date in a shrine.
If I really have to say something, it should be that time travelers are not afraid of punishment from the gods.
It's a pity that with Queen Sakura by his side, Nanaya can no longer look at Miss Miko so unscrupulously.
He was not afraid of the punishment from God, but he was afraid of Sakura.
Since Sakura has always been obedient to him, Nanaya must show some appreciation.
However, when Sakura was not around, Nanaya would peek at the miko quite often.
Just as Nanaya was reminiscing about the past, Sakura came over carrying a paper bag.
"I knew you would be here, Nanaya." Sakura didn't seem surprised at all that Nanaya was here.
"Because it looks a lot like the shrine in the village..."
Hearing Nanaya's answer, Sakura smiled and nodded: "I felt the same way when I first came here. Because I missed it so much, I came here often before going to Tokyo."
"Now that I think about it, I really had no sense of humor back then. I only took you to the shrine almost every time I went on a date."
"I think it's good to quietly enjoy the time with you." Sakura sat next to Nanaya, "Because Nanaya always brings me to the shrine, I know that you are not scary at all."
"Um?"
Nanaya cast a curious look at Sakura.
Nanaya knew that Sakura's initial impression of him was that of a bad boy leader.
But Nanaya really didn't notice when Sakura changed her mind.
But when he came to his senses, Nanaya found that he had become very accustomed to Sakura's presence.
Sakura chuckled and answered, "Because Nanaya respects the gods very much. Most people wouldn't go to the shrine so frequently after entering middle school."
"People who respect God are not bad people."
Sakura said from the bottom of her heart.
"…"
Nanaya had originally planned to share her thoughts on the shrine maiden costume with Sakura, but given the current situation, she decided to give up.
Sakura didn't notice Nanaya's expression. She continued to recall: "After I found out that you were a good person, Nanaya, I started to try to accept you. Now that I think about it, that might have been the best decision I made in my life."
"So you started making lunch boxes for me after that."
Nanaya suddenly realized something and tapped his palm lightly with his fist.
"Yeah, because I want Nanaya to feel my changes. Isn't it the most intuitive for a girl to make lunch boxes for a boy..."
Sakura looked nostalgic at first, but then her face turned pink and she seemed to be shy about something.
"I still remember that the first time you made a lunch box, you put too much salt in it and it tasted very salty."
Nanaya also remembered, he reached out and pinched Sakura's cheek.
Sakura's first bento was a complete failure. If it just tasted bland, Nanaya would have been able to eat it.
At worst, just add some soy sauce.
But if you put too much salt, you won't be able to take it out.
So... Nanaya is in trouble.
"Damn it, Nanaya, don't say that!"
Sakura patted the man on the back in shame. That failed lunch box experience was definitely a dark history of hers.
"Okay, I won't tell you. I forgot."
Nanaya smiled and held the woman in his arms.
In fact, apart from that failed bento, Nanaya and Sakura have always had very fond memories in the shrine.
For example, the place where the two had their first kiss was also in a shrine, and it was Sakura who took the initiative.
That was probably one of the few times that Sakura took the initiative to do something to Nanaya during high school.
Until now, Nanaya still remembers clearly what happened at that time.
It was a pretty ordinary date.
If there was anything special, it was that it was just the beginning of summer and Sakura was wearing a cool sailor suit.
It was originally just an ordinary date, but Sakura's action made Nanaya never forget it.
At that time, when the two of them just walked under the shade of the tree, Sakura took the initiative to tiptoe and gave her first kiss.
Until now, Nanaya is still surprised by Sakura's behavior at that moment.
He never expected that when they were together, he was the one who took the initiative to build a closer relationship, but it was Sakura who took the initiative to break the crucial second base.
At that time, Sakura gave Nanaya not only her first kiss, but also the amulet she had obtained from the shrine.
Unfortunately, the amulet was lost when Nanaya went to Beijing to study.
That was one of the few regrets in Nanaya's life.
Nanaya looked at the big tree above his head in silence.
Although it is not the same shrine as before, the tree is not the same tree as I remember.
But the hearts of the two people have never changed.
Shimoya Sakura also recalled the past, and she looked at Nanaya in a daze.
Nanaya pulled Sakura's hand up to her chest.
"Sakura..."
Nanaya gently called the girl's name.
Sakura slowly closed her eyes, she already knew what was going to happen next.
Nanaya lowered his head and gently pressed his lips against the woman's charming cherry lips.
This time, he took the initiative to kiss the woman.
Accompanied by the sound of wind, the four lips stuck tightly together again.
At this moment, everything in the world seemed to cease to exist for the two of them.
It seems like they only have each other in the world.
There is also the rustling of leaves in the breeze.
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Nanaya later found out that the bag Sakura was carrying contained a brand new shrine maiden costume.
Sakura had made a reservation with the shrine a long time ago, and she happened to pick it up while visiting the shrine this time.
But Nanaya felt a little embarrassed because he didn't remember telling Sakura about his hobby.
"Hehe, I knew you would like this, Nanaya." Sakura said with a look that saw through everything, "It turned out to be a good idea to order this dress before."
"When did you know?" Nanaya was a little confused.
In fact, the only hobby he reveals in his daily life is that he likes to play Cosplay.
Except for Rin and Shion, the other people probably don't know about the shrine maiden costume.
"Ask yourself." Sakura rolled her eyes a little jealously, "Every time I go to the shrine, my eyes linger on the shrine maiden for a second longer."
[Are you still using a stopwatch to calculate?! ]
Nanaya was suddenly extremely embarrassed.
"At first I thought you were a playboy, Nanaya, but later I realized you just simply liked the miko costumes."
Sakura smiled and showed Nanaya the clothes in the bag.
"Just be beautiful. This time I've really satisfied you."
Nanaya shaved his cheek.
When he brought the girls back to his hometown, he had actually feasted his eyes on them.
But first of all, it was just a visual feast and I could only watch.
Secondly, the shrine maiden costumes are so beautiful, the more the better.
So on the last night of 2010, taking advantage of the opportunity when the Shimoya couple went to the shrine to worship, Nanaya "worshipped" the Shimoya Sakura Miko at the Shimoya house.
As I mentioned before, the sound insulation of the lower house is not very good.
Finally, it's just Sakura and I left at home, so how can we not make good use of the time?
So Nanaya prayed to the shrine maiden downstairs in the name of New Year's visit, and won the favor of the shrine maiden.
So Nanaya ended 2010 holding Sakura in her arms, and started 2011 holding Sakura in her arms.
Nanaya thought this should be a good sign.
I had a very pleasant seven night New Year holiday at Shimoya's house.
Although there are no delicacies from land and sea, there is no wine or meat.
But Sakura took care of Nanaya so meticulously that Nanaya almost felt that he was going to be ruined by Sakura.
Nanaya felt that this might be Sakura's plan.
Once I get used to Sakura's presence, I really can't leave her anymore.
It seems that Sakura also has her own terrifying qualities.
After the New Year holiday, Nanaya did not return directly to the United States.
He first sent Sakura back to the Linbao Studios in Tokyo, and also took the opportunity to inspect the studio in Shimosa Province where filming was currently taking place.
After all, he is the producer and of course he has to be responsible for the film.
Although Sugiyama was helping him keep an eye on things, it wouldn't be a big deal if he didn't ask about it at all.
Of course, this was to prevent Kiritsugu from secretly knocking him out with a stick and then throwing him directly into Tokyo Bay without even pouring cement.
When Nanaya entered the set, he brought the Sera sisters with him.
"cut."
After hearing Kiritsugu's rather regretful way of greeting, Nanaya felt that what he did was not wrong.
"You're being too obvious."
Kiritsugu didn't care about Nanaya's complaints, "No matter how sneaky we are, we still have a chance."
Kiritsugu blew out a smoke ring and said with disdain: "If that's the case, why should I still greet you with a smile? Am I being a jerk?"
[What you said makes a lot of sense. I am speechless. ]
Nanaya imagined Kiritsugu smiling at him, and he couldn't help but shudder.
"No, no, no, you better keep a straight face towards me."
Nanaya shook his head repeatedly.
Kiritsugu nodded seriously: "As expected, people are all cheap."
"…"
If Nanaya wasn't afraid that the old smoker in front of him would try to scam him, he really wanted to punch him.