Qin Yu's eyes held a trace of pity.
Such a good girl.
She had traveled all the way from her hometown to the shrine for Inazuma.
The damned, unfeeling fox, who didn't even offer her a single meal.
And now, she'd been dumped onto him and then just vanished.
Even a capitalist from Snezhnaya would shed tears.
"Alright, there's a festival happening here right now."
"Follow me."
Qin Yu decided to show her the life in the city.
"I still don't know what to call you, miss?"
"Me, my name?"
The purple-clad woman murmured softly, her gaze drifting towards the Sacred Sakura.
"A mere momentary appellation."
When even the most important people were lost, what meaning did a name hold?
Thinking this, she felt a profound sense of loss.
Perhaps she shouldn't have awakened at all...
"?"
Qin Yu slowly typed a question mark.
He couldn't help but press his forehead.
This girl felt like she was in the throes of severe chuunibyou.
Suggesting she be sent to meet Fischl.
"If I don't know your name, it's difficult for me."
Qin Yu walked alongside the purple-clad woman, explaining as they went.
"Without a name, you'll be considered a suspicious individual."
Qin Yu tried his best to illustrate just how serious the consequences could be.
"You'll end up being thrown into prison by the Tenryou Commission!"
"Is that so?"
The purple-clad woman let out a soft hum, her reaction indifferent.
"..."
Qin Yu found himself unable to continue.
After all that, she clearly didn't care.
The woman mused, "You're from the Tenryou Commission too..."
"So, you're here to arrest me?"
Her thoughts jumped too quickly, and Qin Yu couldn't quite keep up.
"Don't misunderstand, I have no ill intentions."
"Hmph, alright."
Qin Yu shook his head helplessly.
He had a feeling this woman could turn violent at any moment.
She was very dangerous.
"So, what is your name?"
"..."
The purple-clad woman gazed at the distant Sacred Sakura and said softly:
"Call me 'Sakura'."
...
The two arrived at the festival grounds.
Unlike the serene atmosphere within the shrine.
The place was bustling with noise and vibrantly lively.
Although Inazuma was under the Sakoku Decree at this time.
It had not yet been ravaged by war, and was in a period of prosperity.
Sakura remained in the darkness, reluctant to take a step forward for a long time.
The surrounding sights clashed starkly with her icy demeanor.
"Come on, let me find you something good to eat."
Qin Yu glanced back at her and beckoned.
It was normal for a country bumpkin to be a bit reserved.
But they had to be quick.
Shirasagi Chiriko was still waiting for him elsewhere.
"..."
Sakura lowered her head, her eyes flickering.
Everything here was completely different from that other world.
The life and vitality of it all made her feel dazed.
Although she had been awakened at the behest of Yae Miko,
Hadn't she herself also wavered...
At that moment, a gentle force came from behind her.
Pushing her from the darkness into the somewhat dazzling lamplight.
Sakura instinctively looked behind her.
It was that young man, looking at her with a helpless expression.
"See, stepping out isn't scary."
"Let's go, the food stalls will close soon."
Qin Yu shrugged and took the lead.
Sakura watched his receding back, seemingly stunned.
To be approached so closely without her noticing.
For her, this was almost impossible.
"..."
After a moment of silence, Sakura followed him.
Time slowly passed.
Qin Yu led Sakura as they strolled along the path.
Beside him, Sakura kept observing the bustling surroundings, with exclamations of surprise.
This country bumpkin's reaction was perfectly normal.
Qin Yu, however, was starting to feel troubled.
At this hour, most of the food stalls had already finished their business for the day.
It was a bit late to be coming out now.
Just then.
Qin Yu suddenly sensed something and stopped.
A sweet fragrance wafted through the air.
Behind him, Sakura was quietly looking in one direction.
Qin Yu's expression turned strange.
It was a stall selling sweets.
This country bumpkin seemed to have an extraordinary fixation on sweets.
Could sweets even be considered a meal?
Sakura slowly walked up to the stall.
She looked down at the wide variety of sweets.
Finally, her gaze settled on the three-colored dango.
The stall owner quickly greeted her:
"Oh, a distinguished guest! What would you like to eat?"
Sakura extended a delicate finger.
"Uh, little one couldn't see clearly, could you point again?"
Sakura looked at the owner.
For some reason, the owner felt a chill.
Trembling, he stammered, "Th-this..."
"Sweets, I'll take them all."
A cold voice interrupted him.
The owner wondered if he had misheard.
So many sweets, would her teeth not fall out?!
But faced with the icy aura, he chose to comply.
"Hello, boss."
Qin Yu arrived, a moment later, greeting them with a smile.
Sakura glanced at him, arms crossed, and said nothing.
The owner had already packed up all the sweets.
Qin Yu asked curiously, "Boss, are you closing already?"
There were so many sweets just a moment ago.
How did they disappear in the blink of an eye?
The owner cautiously glanced at Sakura, then forced a smile.
"Th-that, this young lady has already made her choice."
Sakura directly extended her hand.
And took a large parcel from the owner.
The owner exclaimed in shock, "Miss, you haven't paid the Mora yet!"
"Mora? What's that?"
The owner was dumbfounded. Wasn't this robbery?
Why was she so righteous about it!
By the Electro Archon, was there no law!
Someone nearby couldn't stand it any longer.
"Wait a moment."
"Th-this, this is all sweets?!"
The owner nodded mutely.
Qin Yu stumbled, steadying himself on the stall.
The country bumpkin hugged the parcel, showing no intention of letting go.
She even gave him a warning look.
Qin Yu managed to maintain a smile and said softly:
"Boss, how much Mora?"
The owner tremblingly held up five fingers.
Qin Yu's face turned completely dark.
"How much?!"
This was his newly earned salary!