Five o'clock in the evening, Ueno Station, Tokyo.

"Si Guoyi, this is Tokyo."

As soon as he got off the car, Torataro spread his arms and turned around while looking at everything around him curiously.

It was also Shirakawa Kaede's first time coming to Tokyo, but he was still surprised by the modern facilities in the station.

Bright lights, floors where people can be seen, various vending machines, ticket vending machines...

These are very common in China during the millennium.

But it’s only 1978, not even the 1980s.

Compared to my hometown in Akita in the Northeast, this place is simply the ultimate expression of civilization. There seems to be a century difference between the two.

"It's really amazing." Bai Chuanfeng sighed sincerely. No wonder so many people in the Northeast are willing to abandon their wasteland and become a big city.

The people who got off the bus with them were basically from the northeast of Honshu Island. Some of them were coming to Tokyo for the first time like them. Facing modern civilization, they were a little at a loss and were even stunned.

The people in the store who were watching their joke showed even more contempt when they saw their old-fashioned clothes and the luggage bags beside the table legs.

Torataro swallowed and called the waiter.

The thin young man who was rescued by Torataro with his sword on the way looked at the round clock, listened to the local accent in his ears, and cried as he walked.

When Yamada and his younger brothers left, he did not forget to say goodbye to Shirakawa Kaede and the others.

They held huge dreams, endured hard work, and traveled back and forth between Ueno Station and their hometown countless times.

As for Torataro, his eyebrows were thick and erect, and he couldn't help but get up and have a fit.

"Maybe it's because I'm too busy at work."

Tsk~tsk~, everyone else who had been waiting for this moment tried their best not to laugh.

"50 yen cafeteria"

"Gululu", Torataro touched his belly with some embarrassment, and saw Shirakawa Kaede looking over, "I haven't eaten much for a day."

Seeing Bai Chuanfeng from a distance, he lowered his head and wiped it twice randomly, and then bowed slightly to Bai Chuanfeng.

The two people squatting on the street looked boredly at the streets with people coming and going.

I don’t know where this country boy came from. He must have been dazzled when he came to Tokyo for the first time.

For some people, seeing the round clock on the platform of Ueno Station is like seeing their mother's face.

"But…"

Before Shirakawa Kaede muttered, Torataro had already opened the white curtain at the door and entered the store.

"No wait, let's go get something to eat first." Bai Chuanfeng stood up, intending to fill his stomach first, otherwise the two big living people would be lost, and they were not illiterate.

The shop is not big, and half of the customers are already sitting inside. They put their luggage at the foot of the table, and the two of them were attracted by the pictures of food in the window.

These two guys are so ignorant. For 50 yen, you can eat a big bowl of egg rice bowl.

Bai Chuanfeng was not sure whether this fellow countryman whom he had not seen for almost a year had forgotten that he had a pick-up mission today.

Shaking his head, he also entered the store.

"Ah, Uncle Kashiwagi won't be anxious if he can't see us later."

"Hello, two portions of eel rice."

"Baga!" Torataro stood on the roadside and cursed, his face flushed, and then he gradually returned to normal.

Others were obviously not here for the first time. As soon as they got off the bus, they already skillfully greeted their companions and followed them.

"Do you still remember what Aunt Meishu told you when we set off?"

"Torataro, remember that Tokyo is not Akita, let alone Fawn.

The two opened their wooden chopsticks and opened the bowl lid with hope. They saw a piece of eel about the size of a primary school student's eraser resting on the rice.

But they waited there stupidly for more than an hour, and no one paid any attention to them.

Ueno Station is almost a must-stop for the "Higashi drifters" when coming to Tokyo, especially for Tohoku.

After taking a look at it, Shirakawa Kaede noticed other customers in the store. After paying 50 yen, the food would be served soon, and then they started to eat happily.

Ignoring the faint laughter behind him, Bai Chuanfeng stepped heavily on the road.

However, no matter how novel it is, you will feel bored after watching it for an hour.

This guy's body reactions are always faster than his brain.

"Xiao Feng, did Uncle Kashiwagi forget to pick us up?"

"Thanks to Yamada-san for taking care of me."

And Torataro could only listen to what Shirakawa Kaede said.

With such a weird atmosphere, it was destined that Shirakawa Kaede and the others would not stay long. After hastily cleaning the rice in their bowls, they picked up their luggage and walked out the door without looking back.

"Torataro, sit down."

Is this the "Flower City" Greater Tokyo that countless people dream of?

The duplicitous faces appeared in front of Bai Chuanfeng's eyes, and his heart felt blocked.

Although RB is close to the sea, there is no shortage of seafood. But eels and saury are not the same.

Torataro's mother knew her son's character and specifically told him to listen to Shirakawa Kaede when he arrived in Tokyo.

When Shirakawa Kaede saw such a sign, she muttered, "No way, there is such a cheap restaurant in Tokyo? It doesn't fit in with its intimidating metropolitan aura."

"Ah", Shirakawa Kaede and Torataro couldn't help shouting, their voices full of disappointment.

Bai Chuanfeng frowned, he always felt that the eyes around them were a little frivolous.

Torataro pointed to the menu, which was full of large pieces of eel, with an expression full of excitement.

After a while, the food was finished, and with two "dong" and "dong" sounds, it was placed on the table in front of Shirakawa Kaede and the others.

"Haha" Shirakawa Kaede smiled heartily, "Don't worry, I think Torataro's stomach is more important."

The impetuous wind whizzed past my face, and the rough and bitter dust filled my nose.

For people from inland rural areas, there is obviously no chance of overpaying for such a high-end dish as eel.

The two of them carried their luggage and walked along the street, carefully looking at the places where restaurants were concentrated.

Bai Chuanfeng nodded with a smile and politely withdrew his gaze.

…

They didn't go far, and soon they were attracted by a unique signboard.

There are various dishes on it, including pork cutlet rice, fried shrimp rice, beef rice, and egg rice, all for 50 yen.

"Um?"

Under everyone's unclear gazes, even Bai Chuanfeng, who had lived a life before, felt a little uncomfortable.

Entrusted by Shirakawa Kaede's father, Shirakawa Hayato, someone should have picked them up when they left the station.

Torataro looked at the signboard and nodded seriously, "Well, although Tokyo looks prosperous, prices are still quite cheap."

Seeing the travelers gradually dispersing, Shirakawa Kaede and Torataro also left the platform through the passage.

"Hai" the waiter looked a little strange when he heard the name of the dish Torataro ordered, but he still wrote it down respectfully.

The streets are brightly lit with neon lights, and people and cars are passing by. The bold and enthusiastic girls, and the shining and dancing billboards all make the country boy who has just arrived feel novel.

"Shirakawa-kun, please remember to contact me if you have any questions. No one is as big as Yamada... well, there is nothing that I, Yamada, can't solve."

You insist on ordering eel rice, which has the most expensive ingredients, how could he cook it for you? The large portion in the picture is all a lie.

The shop is not big, and some of the customers who heard Torataro ordering raised their lips, while others lowered their heads and endured something.

Hearing Shirakawa Kaede mention his mother, Torataro sat down again wilfully.

Although he said this, Torataro had already stood up and even put his luggage on his shoulders.

No need to ask, he already confessed honestly.

When the lanterns come on in the evening, Tokyo shows a completely different look than it did during the day.

No, this is fucking Tokyo!

It is also the end point where countless people’s dreams come true and are broken.

Tower cranes standing not far away are faintly visible in the light, and the construction of the city continues.

"Haha, Xiaofeng didn't expect you to be quite an Asasi."

No one here cares what you do or think, you have to do everything by yourself.

"Xiao Feng, look, there are eels."

When you stand high enough, you will have the best angle to appreciate Tokyo and see the most beautiful Tokyo."

Shirakawa Kaede's voice was very calm, but Torataro seemed to see something in his eyes that had never appeared before.

"Yeah" Torataro nodded heavily.

I wish you all a Happy New Year!
Chapter completed!