Aso Zhen, who was behind the counter in the store, raised his head and saw a man with dark brown hair walking in.
He put away his umbrella and hung it on the shelf at the door. He turned to Zhen and smiled, then wandered around the store.
This is a toy store with a variety of figurines, toys and comics.
Aso is 17 years old this year and has just graduated from high school. After graduation, he did not go to college but found a job as a toy store clerk.
The main reason is that she has no money to go to college, and her parents no longer care about her after their divorce. She and her grandmother depend on each other, and her grandmother's meager pension is their main source of daily income.
However, the girl did not give up her dream of going to college.
She has never been in love yet, and always fantasizes about having a tall, handsome boyfriend waiting for her in college!
So I am really determined to work hard and save money to go to college!
Unfortunately, with her high school education, she can only find unskilled jobs like store clerks, and the job market has been sluggish recently.
Thinking of this, I can't help but feel a little melancholy.
She was lying on the counter, wondering if her Prince Charming would wait too long in college and end up in front of another princess?
She calculated an account when she had nothing to do, hoping to save enough money to go to college by working in a toy store...
Zhen wrinkled his nose and buried his face in his arms, forcing himself not to think about that distant number.
"Really, how much does this figure cost? Also, do you have Ultraman Tiga's CD here?"
The guest's voice made Zhen stand up immediately, as if facing a formidable enemy.
Even the job in the toy store was hard for her to find, and she didn't want to lose the job because of complaints from customers.
"Hello! This means..." Zhen suddenly froze for a moment, covered his mouth in surprise, "Please... do you know me?"
This guest actually called him by his first name just now, which is something only close friends would do.
But I obviously don’t know him!
Are you a former classmate of junior high school?
I can't recognize it...
The young man blinked, placed Asahina's figurine on the table, spread his hands and said, "I accidentally exposed it, okay, actually I am an Onmyoji, and I can do divination and other things at my fingertips."
Zhen Zhen’s eyes focused on the figures on the table, and he pursed his lips and smiled: "Does Onmyoji-san also like Asahina figures?"
Mr. Onmyoji said with a serious face: "Of course I like it! Asahina is the best! Look, I bought two more, one of which I brought for my junior sister. We all like Asahina!"
After saying that, he gave a thumbs up with both hands, his face was full of pride, and he didn't know what he was proud of.
Asahina is a busty beautiful girl in "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya", the exclusive maid and mascot of the SOS group, y.
For example, maids, bunny girls, frogs...
Aso couldn't hold it back anymore, and looked at the figures on the table again, and found that one was dressed as a bunny girl, and the other was dressed as a maid.
She shrank her neck and asked in a low voice: "Is there really an Onmyoji?"
I have been living with my grandma since I was a child, and I am most afraid of those ghosts and ghosts.
Mr. Onmyoji seemed to see her fear, and he didn't know whether he was comforting her, or Gu Ying sighed in self-pity:
"There is definitely some, but we are all about to lose our jobs. Alas, the industry is in a recession now, and modern people no longer believe in ghosts and gods. I can only make ends meet by relying on divination."
I was really muttering to myself, why should I spend money to buy figures when I can barely make ends meet?
And isn’t divination a lie?
When she was in school, she often saw her fellow girls gathering together and discussing astrology tirelessly. She was really curious to learn about it, but unfortunately...
Complete! Complete! No! Top! Use!
She wasted half a month’s pocket money!
When I think about this, I feel really angry.
"Would you like me to do a divination for Shinya?" Mr. Onmyoji suddenly suggested.
Zhen was stunned for a moment, shook his head and said softly: "No need, I'm not interested in this kind of thing."
Mr. Onmyoji said seriously: "You don't want the free one? It's a rare opportunity, and I do it because you and I are destined to do it."
I really bit my lip, feeling a little hesitant.
"It seems that you really don't trust me." Mr. Onmyoji pondered for a moment, and finally said, "Well, let me calculate Jin's current family situation first. If it's accurate, I'll give you a divination.
how?"
The girl stood there stupidly.
How do you feel... Mr. Onmyoji seems to be trying to divine things for me in different ways? Is it an illusion?
But before she could reply, Mr. Onmyoji had already taken out a copper coin from his pocket, with a serious expression, eyes closed, and mumbling in a language that he really couldn't understand.
The little girl's heart was pounding, and she nervously looked at the copper coins in the man's hand.
Is this the "mantra" that Onmyoji masters?
Is that copper coin a magical weapon?
seems very amazing!
The man suddenly opened his eyes.
The golden color flashed in his pupils!
She subconsciously covered her mouth to stifle her screams in time.
She just... saw the golden light flashing in Mr. Onmyoji's eyes!
The other party really didn’t lie to me! He really has the mysterious power and is a genuine Onmyoji!
Mr. Onmyoji took a long breath, as if he were a martial arts master withdrawing his power.
He wiped the sweat from nowhere on his forehead, played with the copper coin in his hand, and said confidently:
"It's done! Aso Makoto, you are 17 years old this year. You have just graduated from high school. After your parents divorced, you and your grandma depended on each other. Now you are working hard to save money to go to college. Am I right?"
Nodding really hard, the trust that was originally at 80% is now directly overflowing.
Mr. Onmyoji smiled and said: "Now, do you really want me to give you a divination?"
Zhen continued to nod vigorously, still covering his mouth with his hands, feeling as if his neck was about to be broken by himself.
Mr. Onmyoji coughed lightly and said: "By the way, I suddenly remembered something. Do you have a CD of Ultraman Tiga Episode 21? Get one for me."
I was really confused, "Ultraman Tiga?"
Mr. Onmyoji clenched his fists and said: "We are colleagues! When I have nothing to do, I like to see the glorious deeds of my peers to encourage myself!"
What a sudden realization.
She wasn't interested in Ultraman or anything like that, but when she was in the junior high school of elementary school, she could always hear the boys in her class shouting "Believe in the light."
The power of light is probably similar to the power of Onmyoji to exorcise demons and ghosts...right?
"Please wait a moment! Let me look for it for you. Are you looking for twenty-one chapters?"
Zhen walked out from behind the counter and went to the CD area to rummage around.
"Well, yes, I'm going to give it away. It's really troublesome."
"It's okay, it's my job to serve customers! And I'll have to trouble you sir to help me with my fortune-telling later!" Zhen's tone was cheerful and full of motivation.
"Found it! Do you want me to pack it up for you?"
"Of course, please also help me pack these two figures." The man smiled.
"OK, just a second!"
Zhen got busy quickly, packed the two Asahina figurines and CDs separately, placed them on the counter, and said with a sweet smile:
"A total of fifteen thousand yen, thank you for your patronage!"
The man took out the money from his pants pocket and paid the bill.
He temporarily pushed the packed gift box aside and asked with a smile: "Then which aspect do you really want to occupy?"
I was so hesitant, I wrung my hands together, and felt so entangled in my heart.
She wanted to ask about her studies and love, but Mr. Onmyoji had already graciously given her a free divination, so she couldn't push further...
"Just...love?" Zhen whispered with a blushing face.
Although studies are also important, Zhen, who has been dependent on her grandma since she was a child, longs for a sincere relationship.
"Love..." the man said softly, his eyes indescribably dark and deep.
He closed his eyes again and did the same operation as before, muttering in a language he really couldn't understand. Finally, he tossed the coins, clasped his hands together, and looked majestic and solemn.
I looked at Mr. Onmyoji with great anticipation and nervousness.
The man tilted his head, opened a small gap with his hands, looked inside, and groaned: "Oh! Something went wrong!"
"What...what happened?" Zhen Zhen clenched his hands and bit his lips, his eyes full of anxiety.
"My calculation was wrong." The man scratched his head, "I was supposed to calculate love for you, but I accidentally calculated it for my studies."
"Hey, how could this happen..." Zhenya was dumbfounded.
The man shook his head regretfully and said: "I can only use my power twice a day, and I have used it up today. I'm so sorry, really."
Zhen shook his head quickly and said: "Please don't say that! I'm very grateful to you for helping me with divination for free. How can I demand your kindness?"
The man smiled softly and said: "Although true love is not considered, judging from the results of the divination, my studies will go smoothly, and my luck will be shining in the near future. I think I will have good luck again and again!"
Zhen bowed and said loudly: "Excuse me, Mr. Onmyoji!"
But when she really stood up again, the girl suddenly froze.
Mr. Onmyoji has disappeared!
The packaged figures on the counter have also disappeared!
Zhen hurriedly walked out from behind the counter and quickly checked the store. There was no one in the store, and the umbrella on the shelf at the door was missing.
Zhen stood at the door and looked up at the bronze bell hanging on the door of the store.
Whether the store door is opened from the outside or from the inside, the bronze bell will make a crisp tinkling sound.
But just now... the bell didn't ring. Then how did Mr. Onmyoji leave?
She suddenly felt a little disappointed. Why would Mr. Onmyoji suddenly leave without saying goodbye?
She returned to the counter in despair, and her eyes suddenly focused on the counter.
A copper coin lay quietly on the table, which seemed to confirm that a man who claimed to be an Onmyoji had just stopped briefly.
I really carefully picked up the copper coin and looked at it in my hand.
It seems to be just an ordinary copper coin with no magical power. Is it really a magic weapon?
Mr. Onmyoji...why did you purposely leave it on the counter?
The girl lay on the counter again and stared blankly at the coins in her hand.