O miai shitakunakattanode muri nandaina joken o tsuketara dokyusei ga kita kudan ni tsuite

Yustring and Erisa were walking shoulder-to-shoulder with their hands tied together.

There is no conversation between the two.

Alisa walks with her face shy against the nearby Yushi string, while Yushi walks straight ahead, pretending not to notice Alisa's attitude while actively closing her distance.

"Ah, um... Yustring-san"

"What's wrong? Alisa"

"Well, where are you headed?

Irisa, who couldn't stand the silence, asked Yushi.

Of course, I didn't take Erisa out without a string or a shot.

"There's a shrine nearby. Hatsumi... well, I'm done with my family, but why don't you come with me?

"... that's right. I think it's good. I wasn't there yet."

Alisa nodded small.

And then, did you wonder... Erisa asked Yucho.

"I heard that Yuji's house... is a Christian."

"Yeah? Ah... well, I'm a Protestant at the moment."

"Is it okay to go to the shrine?

What the hell is going on?

Back in the Meiji period, the Takase River family embraced the Protestant faith.

Well... that's not because I was impressed by the Protestants, it's because it's extremely political.

For this reason, the Takase River family's master at the time of conversion was not such an enthusiastic believer, even if he was in favour of the Protestants.

Naturally, the same is true of Yu String, a descendant of the same.

"... a political reason? Can I ask you something?

Alisa seemed a little interested in the history of the Takase River family.

I am very glad that Aisha has a strong interest in her house.

Besides... Eisa will eventually become Yu String's wife.

This is already a decision in the string.

(Now, how far will I go...)

If I want to talk about it, I have to talk about the complicated political and economic situation at the time and the international situation surrounding Japan at the time.....

It is not a desire for Yushi to get bored along the way.

"At that time, the Takase River family... was on the side of modernization and Western Europe. So that's how it felt to be the leader and convert to a Protestant."

"Why did you choose Protestants?

"The Tangerines had already converted to Catholicism. At that time, the Orange House was the parent Buddha.... well, to counter that, my house took on the position of parent and chose Protestant... that's how it happened."

In short, the reason is the sense of confrontation with oranges.

That's what Yucho said....

"... Takase River and Orange used to be bad friends?

It seems that Yu String's way of saying that Tangerine and Takase River are at odds caught up in Aisha a little.

I wonder if it's okay to ask... but with a slightly uneasy expression, but with a strong curiosity, Erisa asked Yushi.

"It used to be... and it still is."

"... even now?

"The Takase and Orange families are essentially in conflict. Especially in domestic politics and foreign relations, we often take the opposite position."

Domestic politics.

Diplomatic relations.

Takase River and Orange belong to the opposite faction, which is a certain tradition.

"... uh, do you actually have a jagger?

"No way. I'm really close, so I'm fine."

"... uh, what do you mean?

"I mean... if you explain it clearly, it's professional wrestling."

Takase River and Orange always belong to the opposite faction.

It's a face-to-face pose.

In the first place, the world is not simple enough to be divided in two.

Because various interests are disturbed.

"Are you a pro wrestler...? Why would you do that?

"Because it's easier to profit..." Well, it's an adult situation. "

In fact, I don't know the details of Yu Chong either.

Speaking of my son, Yuji's father and grandfather are not so light as to give information to high school students.

"... was it okay to tell me about the adult situation?

"Takase River and Tangerine are at odds, but in reality it's just a fake act. Until then, it's an open secret, so it's okay."

If the two families are in conflict, it is "acting”.

If that is a secret, Yu Chong and Ayaka will not be able to study together in the same school.

Really?... that's good. I thought you knew something you shouldn't know. "

"There's not much I know that you shouldn't know."

When Yushi answered that, Erisa smiled softly.

And he asked Yu String with a playful smile.

"Does that mean that much?

"... well, a bit."

I want to tell you how I feel about you in the right place and at the right time. [M]

Yu String murmured inside.

Now, as I was walking through the exchange, I arrived at the shrine.

They put in a five-yen coin and applauded.

And the way home.

Alisa asked Yu Chong.

"Did you make any requests?

Well...

Yu Chong answers that briefly... and then he talks about the content of his wish.

"I hope you can spend the rest of the year with Elizabeth."

Let's hope the confession goes well.

I didn't... pray that I could marry Elizabeth.

Because it felt like Yu Chong was going to make it happen with his own hands.

It is not God, but Himself who makes Eisa happy.

Yu String had such a desire for exclusivity.

"... the same thing."

"... the same?

"I wish I could stay with you again this year, too..."

Her cheeks were slightly red.

And Yu String also felt his own ears getting hot.

They grip each other's hands again.

Then... they went home silently.

Strangely, the silence was pleasant.