Fushi no Kami: Rebuilding Civilization Starts With a Village

A few days after Sham's funeral, I was called to the mayor's house by Yuika-sama.

I wonder what.

Yuika-san is kind, but he rarely calls individuals to talk on purpose.

If there are a few skilled people in villages such as hunters and beekeepers, there are calls like that, but we are farmers.

Especially since I'm not the manager of the farmers, I can't think of any reason to be called.

Except for Ash.

Ash, I'm talking about you.

"I knew it. I knew it."

Yuika-sama immediately nodded for the cut.

That's right. Otherwise, Yuika-san wouldn't tell us about it.

"Besides, it's not like we're having a problem."

"Yes, I'm not worried about the area.Ash is a very good kid in that way. "

"Yeah, that's right. Ash-kun is the only one from that generation who doesn't ring the bell. [M]... including my Micah. "

Now, the kids are either healthy Micah because of the girl's leader, or boys and girls don't change what they do.

When she smiled bitterly, Yuika-sama looked the same.

"So, what about Ash?"

"Yes, Ash-kun was in the cemetery today."

"Really...."

You'll soon know what you were doing.

You must have mourned Sham-chan.No, not just about Sham, but about the others.

"The boulder is Ash-kun's mother.You know what she's doing. "

"I may not depend on her, but she's my mother."

Rather, it would be more surprising if Yuika-sama knew about Ash.

Well, it's a small village, and I don't think Ash can help it because it stands out.

"Isn't Ash's story... strange from Yuika-sama's point of view?"

"If it means dangerous, it's strange."

Yuika-sama's voice is very soft, but the words should be under pressure.

"I knew it...."

"I'm sure life in this village is too painful for her.She's smart enough to know that the future of this village is dark. "

Speaking of which, Ash has dark eyes when someone dies or when he doesn't have the answers he expected about the tools and ways of working in the field.

Is it a field job that won't be easy at all?

"Yes, I've heard that you care if you want an iron pole or if you don't have a farming horse.She knows that the future of this village needs something like that. "

Yuika-sama adds that it's a wonderful feeling.

"Because of that Ash-kun, the village chief, Klein, thinks it's important for the future of this village."

"Yes?"

Mr. Klein's name? Does that mean you speak as the village chief?

"I can't overlook the fact that Ash-kun's troubles are deepening and his heart is getting sick."

"Of course I am, but...."

"So, whispering, I'm going to hold a distracting event for Ash."

Is my kid smart enough to let the village chief do that?

Of course, as a parent, I'm cuter than anyone else, but Yuika-sama moves alone?

"Next time, I'll give you a reading session, so please bring Ash-kun."

However, the content of the event was appropriate for the year, or it was really funny.

No, but will the village chief's house be mobilised for a reading?

"It's luxurious, isn't it? Do you want to tell the kingdom about the famous Yuika?"

"It's not that big.I'm not a bard. "

That's right. Yuika-san and Klein are singers.

"Ah, no, that's it... thank you.Take care of my child..... "

"That's all right. As I said before, I think Ash-kun is the man we need for the future of this village."

Besides, Yuika-sama whispered.

"Awkward, I want you to stick with Micah."

"... hmm?"

I feel like I've been murmured about something terrible.Poor farmers like ours have nothing to do with it.

"Ash-kun, let's continue to get along, Mr. Sheva."

"Yes, of course."

Of course... What are you going to do with my child...?

For some time afterwards, Yuika-sama served tea and hospitality.I usually wanted to hear about Ash at home.

There was a catch, but no one else could rely more on Yuika-sama.

And I speak of Ash's dark eyes, and of his fear of when he shall be cold.

"Yes, you're really good at hiding it out there.I didn't think you were thinking that much. "

"Instead, Yuika-sama is more surprised.I thought my parents were wrong. "

"I feel confident when I look at people.But if you think so much, what should I do after reading it to you?I wish there was something that would make Ash-kun crazy. "

"Yes, even when you're playing with friends, it looks like you're taking care of the children you're playing with, not the person you're playing with."

David also tried to take him out to fetch the fish, but when he ashes, he works hard to get the food, and David comes back with a tired face.

I wonder what she's looking forward to.

With that in mind, I remember when the farming horse died.

"Ah... when meat comes out at dinner, you might be in."

"Really? I mean, it's just a normal kid all of a sudden.Maybe next time, I'll give you a reason for dinner. "

I want you to do that. It's embarrassing, but I can't serve much meat at home.

While doing so, I found the air a little cold.

"Oh, it's raining."

Yuika sends her gaze out the window.

As I said, the cold rain is starting to fall to chase away the people who were working outside.

Yuika-san, may I take your time?

"Sure, I'll talk to you later."

"Yes, um, thank you very much."

Unfortunately, Ash is beyond my control and that of David alone.It has been painful in the past two years.

I'm afraid to annoy Yuika-sama's hand, but for my cute little boy, I can do whatever I want.

I have to go home now anyway.

Ash and David may come back wet from this rain.

I hurried home thinking so, but Ash didn't show up at home.Only David seems to have rushed back from his field work.

"Oh, Sheba... isn't Ash with you?"

"I was called to Yuika-sama today."

"That's funny. I saw the little ones playing in a hurry because it was raining, so I thought I'd be home first or with you."

I shake my head. Ash went out alone today.

I don't know where I am right now...

Ash-kun was in the cemetery today.

Yuika-sama's voice echoes.

"No way...?"

Ash is beaten by the rain while standing in his head.

In front of the tombstone, he stood like a ghost and looked cold.

I was sure of the hunch.

In the strong sound of rain, I jumped out.



The more cloudy it seemed, the more the rain began to hit hard.

Even I have my hair and clothes sucked and stretched, and my body was attacked by a shrinking cold.I'm horrified to think that Ash has been hit by this rain.

I can't care less about the mud jumping.

The graveyard that ran away was so quiet that the rain sounded so distant that the sound of my exhalation was so loud.

And Ash stood in that quiet cemetery, where even the whispers of the dead could be heard.

As if I were a resident there.

"Ash!"

No kidding. You are my son, our son.

The place to go is not there yet.

"Ash!"

Rush over and hug him so he can take everything away from him.

"Oh, my God, it's getting so cold!"

Unlike when you always hug me, the warmth doesn't return.

Though I thought it would be a while ago, I could feel myself in my arms.

Good. I thought so, and I stroked Ash's cheek and stared at him.

Is it cold? That dark eye is like a hole in my bloody face.

"Mom, I'm sorry. I got scared when I left."

"It's okay, it's okay... He's always a good boy, Ash.Sometimes. That's why it's okay. "

The truth is, there's no way.

It's dangerous to be out in this rain.Roads are difficult to walk, and dents everywhere are deep enough to drown children.

I want to scold you.

I want to yell at you for doing something stupid... but Ash's wet face puts out that feeling.

The usual calm smile that floats while getting wet is like rain on a sunny day.

You can't go wrong with this.

In this situation, the usual smile is a lie.

I hugged the lying bad boy even harder.

"Nh, Mom? Um, it's okay now, let's go home.My mother catches a cold too. "

It's okay. It's okay.

So, just a little more, just stay put.

If it's so wet, no one will notice your tears coming out of your eyes.

I can't stop you from crying, but I can make you cry a little honestly now.

That's why it's okay.

Murmur in your heart with a slightly different meaning.

Because you are Ash, you will not lose the buried fire in that little body with a little tear.

That's why it's okay.

If you can't stop the tears with your own ashes, then - I will be your ashes.

Hold him tight to his chest to avoid cold rain.

That's why you're okay.