After having dinner at Kiminami Restaurant, Naganohara Yoimiya took Lumine and Paimon back to Naganohara Fireworks.
Tonight, they would be staying at Naganohara Fireworks.
"I've already laid out the bedding for you, so you can go straight to sleep."
Naganohara Yoimiya took out two books and handed them to Lumine, saying, "These are the books by that girl named Fang Qiu I told you about."
"Your Lie in April, The Eternal, The Eternal... the word 'eternal' reminds me of..."
Halfway through her sentence, Paimon frowned, suddenly realizing something was wrong. She said, "Eh, wait, Yoimiya, where's my book?"
"Eh, sorry Paimon, I lent my other copy to someone else earlier, and she hasn't returned it yet. So you'll have to trouble yourself to read the same copy as the Traveler."
Naganohara Yoimiya said with an apologetic look.
"Alright then."
Paimon sighed.
After chatting with Naganohara Yoimiya for a while, Yoimiya mentioned she still had a few fireworks to make and left in a hurry.
Lumine sat back on the bench and placed the two books on the table.
"Which one does Paimon want to read first?"
Lumine asked.
"Hmm... let me think... let's read this Your Lie in April first. After all, there's going to be a theme concert for this book later. If we haven't read it, we won't be able to appreciate the music in detail."
Paimon touched her chin, thought carefully, and said, "Besides, I'm also very curious about what kind of book could make the Kamisato Clan and the Grand Narukami Shrine hold a concert together for it."
"Mm."
Lumine nodded, put The Eternal aside, picked up Your Lie in April, and opened the first page.
Paimon floated behind her shoulder, resting her hands on Lumine's shoulders to read along with her.
The title page read: "The spring wherein I met you has come."
The story, too, began on a dusk in spring.
"The book written by this girl named Fang Qiu is really good."
Paimon said.
"Yes, even Paimon can understand it."
Lumine said.
"Hey! What do you mean by that? I'm very cultured. If I were to write seriously, I could also write such excellent works."
Paimon floated back a little distance, stomped her foot in the air, and spoke with dissatisfaction.
"I didn't expect Paimon to be so amazing. Since Paimon is so amazing, then Paimon should write books to earn money and support herself in the future."
Lumine said.
"Eh? Traveler, I was joking."
Paimon hurriedly flew to Lumine's side, rubbed Lumine's shoulder, and said.
"I was also joking. I don't believe at all that Paimon can write so well. It's already quite good that you can understand it."
Lumine said.
"Hmph! I'm angry."
Paimon stomped her foot and said.
"Then I'm turning the page."
Lumine said, making a move to turn the page.
"Wait a minute, I haven't finished reading yet."
Paimon hurriedly flew to the front of the book, held down Lumine's hand to stop her from turning the page, and then began to read the book seriously.
Lumine just smiled and didn't stop Paimon's action. Instead, she waited quietly at the side, waiting for Paimon to finish reading this page before turning it.
They read several pages in a row.
"By the way, Traveler, next time we return to Liyue, let's go visit that author named Fang Qiu, okay?"
Paimon lay back on Lumine's shoulder and said.
"Mm."
Lumine nodded.
Time passed gradually, and the sky grew darker.
"Let's stop here for today; we'll continue reading tomorrow."
Paimon rubbed her sleepy eyes and said.
"Mm, Paimon, you go to sleep first."
Lumine nodded.
"Then I'm going to sleep first. You're not allowed to peek ahead secretly."
Paimon flew to the laid-out bedding, burrowed directly into the quilt, and closed her eyes with a look of happiness.
Lumine had wanted to continue reading; the content of the book was truly too anticipation-inducing.
It even made her feel a little curious about that Miss Fang Qiu.
But since she had promised Paimon, she could only stop reading for now.
She stretched her waist, placed the bookmark in the pages, and then closed the book.
She then walked to the window and looked outside.
Naganohara Yoimiya was currently downstairs, adjusting fireworks with a serious expression.
Then, she cast her gaze into the distance.
The direction this room's window faced was the Yashiro Commission's Kamisato Estate.
Meanwhile.
On the terrace of the Kamisato Estate.
Kamisato Ayaka sat upright before a desk, elegantly arranging flowers.
As the Eldest Miss of the Yashiro Commission's Kamisato Clan.
Every word and deed represented the Kamisato Clan.
Outwardly, she must be dignified and steady, of noble character; inwardly, she must be elegant and refined, tough and unyielding.
Therefore, flower arrangement, tea ceremony, kendo, and calligraphy had become her daily required courses.
"Done."
Kamisato Ayaka exhaled lightly, looked at the result before her, and nodded with satisfaction.
In the simple and elegant vase before her, two buds of simple white flowers stood quietly, set off by other leaves.
Kamisato Ayaka exhaled gently and turned her eyes to the two books, Your Lie in April and The Eternal, lying quietly beside the vase.
"I wonder when I'll be able to see Miss Fang Qiu's new book."
Kamisato Ayaka sighed lightly.
"Miss Kamisato, you haven't eaten anything tonight. Master Thoma has specially prepared a late-night snack for you and is waiting in the dining room."
A maid's voice came from behind.
"Mm, I know. It's getting late, you go rest first."
Kamisato Ayaka responded, picked up a finely crafted tea fan printed with the Yashiro Commission's Kamisato Clan crest from beside her hand, rose, and walked toward the dining room.
Inside the dining room, Thoma had been waiting for a long time.
"Thoma, good evening."
Kamisato Ayaka smiled faintly and said.
"Good evening, My Lady. A few days ago, I bought a Liyue home cooking recipe book at Yae Publishing House. These past few days, I specifically learned some Liyue dishes. Tonight's dinner is dumplings from the recipe book."
Thoma said as he opened the food box printed with the Kamisato Clan crest for Kamisato Ayaka.
Inside the food box, two rows of dumplings emitting steam lay quietly. Beside the dumplings, there was a small bowl of dipping sauce.
"Liyue cuisine?"
Kamisato Ayaka knelt on the tatami, put the book aside, smiled, and said, "I've long heard the Traveler say that the taste of Liyue cuisine is very good. I didn't expect you, Thoma, to actually go and specifically learn Liyue cuisine."
"My Lady, give it a try."
Thoma smiled and said.
"Mm."
Kamisato Ayaka nodded gently, picked up her chopsticks, gently picked up a dumpling, dipped it in the seasoning, and after taking a gentle bite, her eyes lit up.
"My Lady, how is the taste?"
Seeing Kamisato Ayaka chew slowly and swallow the whole dumpling, then drink a mouthful of tea, Thoma finally asked.
"It's very delicious. As expected of Liyue cuisine."
Kamisato Ayaka nodded and said.
"By the way, My Lady, speaking of the Traveler, just now when I returned to the Kamisato Estate from Inazuma City, I met Miss Yoimiya, the Traveler, and Paimon."
Thoma said.
"The Traveler has returned to Inazuma?"
Kamisato Ayaka's eyes couldn't help but brighten slightly. The corners of her mouth hooked up into a knowing smile as she murmured, "I wonder if the Traveler knows Miss Fang Qiu and if she can tell me some things about Miss Fang Qiu."
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