The original intention of repairing Raibo Street is because the messy, sinful slum chaos in Raibo Street is a microcosm of the ugly side of the city of Yokohama. In order to achieve a visual beauty in the entire Yokohama, the renovation of Raibo Street also

It must be part of the plan.

Building a shrine on the site of Laibao Street is not because of Lai's enthusiasm for the neon god-sacrifice culture, but simply because it is the best solution.

Neon itself is a country prone to disasters. Because it is located at the junction of tectonic plates, earthquakes and volcanic movements occur frequently. In special areas with depressed terrain like Laibo Street, if you are not careful, it will be a disaster that is difficult for humans to contend with. What's more,

What's more, there is a sea just a few steps to the east, so it is impossible to build a residential area or commercial area with a high density of people here. A landslide and tsunami can cause widespread death.

If possible, Lai would like to build Laibao Street into an artificial scenic spot, plant some trees and grass there, and create a natural ecology. Once completed, it will be a public place where people can freely enter and exit. But that won't work either.

If Laibo Street is allowed to return to nature, some people will definitely come back there to build houses illegally. Doing so will, at best, reset the current situation of Laibo Street and start from scratch.

So you still have to build something, and it must be in a state of care and have a solemn atmosphere. It cannot be used as a place for people to gather for fun. The homeless can use this place as a temporary shelter, but they cannot destroy anything here.

Grass and trees...

After all considerations, building a shrine is the only answer.

It took nearly half a year, led by the Mori Group, and spent a huge amount of 11 figures, to build the largest shrine in Yokohama, located on Raibo Street.

In the area east of Yokohama, the giant deep crater originally formed by a large-scale explosion has now completely lost the shadow of the slums that once made people shy away. It is April at this time, and plantings surround the edge of Raibo Street.

The cherry blossom trees are in bloom, and the fragrant flowers wash away the smell of garbage that used to be here.

The artificial stone steps go down along the mountain wall surrounding Raibo Street. These stone steps are the approach to the shrine. Sakura trees are planted next to the approach. The precious weeping cherry varieties hang down like willows, creating a

It creates a very poetic and dreamy scene like a pink waterfall. When the wind blows, it looks like the hanging paper used by witches to pray, and it has an artistic conception that leads people who come here to the world of gods.

At the end of the stone steps, there is the entrance to the shrine - the torii gate. Standing at the entrance, it is difficult not to be shocked by the neatly laid out and majestic buildings in front of you. The shrine is not diminished by the ambient color of the cherry blossoms.

The solemn and solemn temple has the power to calm the impetuous people.

The shrine is very big, and the building specifications of large shrines in other cities are basically built here——

It is the place where the gods live, and is the most shrine place among shrines. It is the main shrine where humans are not allowed to enter; it is the worship hall for worshiping and praying; it is set between the main shrine and the worship hall.

The central hall where coins and silks are enshrined; the Kagura Hall where dance and music are offered to the gods; the social office where the clergy handles shrine affairs, etc.

Regarding the gods to be enshrined, Lai chose to leave it to the government. Although it did not do anything practical, the Neon government particularly loved this culture of worshiping gods. Discussions among government departments were also fierce. Some people were arguing over their own beliefs.

They can't be open to each other and even get into fights.

In the end, they gave Rai an expected answer...the unknown supernatural being that led to the existence of Rabo Street - Aragato.

People who didn't know the cause of the explosion regarded it as a punishment from the gods. Maybe they were not wrong...

When Laibo Street was not yet formed, there was an experimental institution for studying supernatural beings in this area. They actually created a god at that time, and his name was named Aangba Tu.

In the beginning, it was just a carrier carrying powerful superpowers, but later on, Aragato seemed to have developed self-awareness and broke away from the constraints of the laboratory. Before leaving, he gave Yokohama an unforgettable gift.

——This is the version that Rai heard. It may not be accurate, but it does make people who don’t know the truth feel a sense of awe for Aragami.

The purpose of building a shrine for the Aragami is to appease the god's anger.

Human beings will wield swords against their fellow humans out of hatred, but they will not base their anger on the gods they imagined. Humans are such contradictory creatures, and they make their own decisions. They have never considered building a shrine for the Aragami. The Aragami himself

What are the thoughts?

Ley sounds a little interesting.

In addition to the regular functions of worshiping gods and making wishes and praying for blessings, this shrine also has another function. Walking to the deepest part of the shrine, after passing through a large cherry blossom forest, there is a cemetery dedicated to the rest of the dead——

The largest tombstone stands in the cemetery.

The length of this tombstone is five meters high. This tombstone exists for everyone who died in the Laibo Street explosion seven years ago.

Because it was difficult to count the people who died in the explosion, the family names of the victims involved in the explosion were engraved on it. Some people are still alive, but it is undeniable that - people who once lived here were engraved on it.

The life trajectories of people in this land have undergone tremendous changes seven years ago.

For those who are still alive, this is a place where they can comfort their dead relatives and at the same time pay homage to their own past that they cannot return to.

Placing the souls of these people together with the shrine dedicated to the Arakami sounds like a very meaningful thing.

It seems to be for reconciliation, but also seems to be warning of something...

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After the shrine was officially developed and named "Yokohama Shrine" directly after Yokohama, people came here to visit one after another. Most of them were curious about how the terrible tragedy of Raibachi Street would be built into. After the visit, they only had

I’m amazed at the idea of ​​the Mori Group’s financial resources. Those who know the goods can clearly understand where this shrine consumes the most value——

All kinds of expensive cherry blossom varieties are stuffed here for free, and it is you who deserves the credit, Mori Group.

A few people knew the location of the tombstone where the dead souls of Laibo Street were buried, and they all came to pay homage with excitement and melancholy. The flowers used to sweep the tombstone in front of the tombstone almost engulfed the lower body of the tombstone.

After most people came to remember it once, with a positive and optimistic attitude towards the future, they will not come again in a short time.

...There is only one person who comes here almost every day at night. He doesn't say anything and just stands silently in front of the tombstone. When someone comes to worship again, he will move to the corner and not go.

It disturbs others, and others cannot disturb him through the layers of sadness.

The staff of the shrine office who are familiar with him can only feel sorry in their hearts - this young man must have lost a very important person in the disaster seven years ago, so important that time can dilute everything for him.

Can't let go.

"I heard that the same person comes to the cemetery every day. It turns out to be you..."

After the boy had been visiting for more than half a month, a girl dressed as a witch finally walked up to him.

In the quiet night, the weeping cherry trees are covered with a layer of soft moonlight and flutter in the wind. In the cemetery surrounded by cherry blossom trees, only two young people and a girl are here.

Hearing the familiar voice, Zhongyuan Zhongya hurriedly put away the sad emotion on his face. He turned away and tried to greet the other party with a calm and calm appearance, but it seemed that he did not achieve the desired effect.

"Your eyes are red, Chuuya, have you ever cried? Who bullied you?"

The other party's straightforward question made Nakahara Chuya panic. He coughed twice and tried to change the subject, "...Why are you here? And what about this dress?"

"From today on, I will work here."

Wearing a white robe and a red hakama robe, Rai, with her beautiful black hair tied into a low ponytail by white hanging paper, replied: "Only at night."

Ley chatted with him about home affairs.

"This outfit is nice. It suits you very well, Chuuya."

After not seeing each other for several months, Rai was not the only one who had undergone an image transformation, Zhongyuan Zhongya also changed drastically——

He took off the simple sweatshirt he was wearing and put on an exquisite suit and leather shoes.

The white shirt that exposes the collarbone, the waistcoat that fits the body shape, the expensive black suit, the hat he is wearing and the brown semi-long hair perfectly blend into a high-end color sense that has not faded yet.

The immature youthful feeling is also well combined with this noble outfit.

At first glance, it seems that a designer was hired to create a garment specifically based on Nakahara Chuuya's body shape, which fully unleashes Nakahara Chuuya's own charm.

"He's starting to develop into a stern-minded person, Chuuya."

I have to say that Nakahara Chuuya's ascetic yet wild outfit really amazed Rai. It was an indescribable handsomeness, and with his whole body shining, he was the most handsome boy in the crowd.

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Her eyes couldn't help but glance towards the most imaginative place in the Central Plains. Her white neck was surrounded by a black choker, and her Adam's apple was slightly raised. If the sweat flowed down from that place, she would feel astringent.

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"...That's a gift from me. I didn't expect you to be willing to wear it! I'm so happy."

Being stared at closely by Rai's undisguised wolf-like gaze, Zhongyuanzhong pulled his choker uncomfortably and glanced to the side uncomfortably. I don't know why, but suddenly felt a little ashamed, "...

Some people said my neck was a bit empty and lacked decoration, so I put it on."

Thanks to the person who had the courage to give his opinion.

Rai nodded in agreement, "It suits you very well, Chuuya, you look really good like this."

"……Thanks."

Nakahara Chuuya's ears turned red after being praised. He glanced at Rai dressed as a witch, but after just one glance at him, he looked away embarrassedly, not daring to look directly at her at all.

"You are beautiful, too."

"I look good in anything I wear."

Ley puffed up his chest confidently, "But I'm still very happy to hear you say that."

Although the girl's tone was very narcissistic, but recalling the various style combinations that Rai had shown in front of him before, Nakahara could not say anything to refute. He also felt from the bottom of his heart...

"Well, you look good no matter what."

In his eyes, the girl will always be a shining existence that no one can compare with.

"..."

Now, it was Rai's turn and he didn't know how to answer the call. Not only did this person's image change drastically, why did he suddenly become so seductive?

"Ahem, thank you."

An unnatural blush flashed across Lai's face, and the uncontrollable feeling of accelerating heartbeat was quickly suppressed by her, "You left all the sheep in the ideal home, but you left.

I'm very worried about you. It seems that you are doing well now."

"... Chief, didn't I tell you?"

"leader?"

Ley tilted his head in confusion.

"That's Mr. Mori."
Chapter completed!