Chapter 120: Akihabara
“Why are we here?” I looked around my surroundings. There were no one here...
“This area is the best place to view the fireworks.”
As Suyang spoke, the fireworks from afar began to explode across the sky. He lifted his head and the light from the fireworks made him look like a hot guy from an ani. I could clearly see the reflection of the fireworks from his clear pupils. Suyang was gazing at the fireworks while I was gazing at him.
A few monts later, I murmured, “No, your pupils are the best place to view the fireworks.”
“When did my goldfish’s mouth turn so sweet? Did you eat a candy apple?” Suyang brushed his nose against mines. Then, he pressed his forehead on my forehead.
“I’m just overwheld with emotions.”
“ too...” Then, Suyang leaned in even more. I distinctly felt the heat of his breath as I closed my eyes and savoured the passion between us.
Just as I felt like I was about to suffocate, our lips parted and Suyang gazed at with a strong desire. Underneath the brightest fireworks, Suyang mouthed, “I love you.”
I was pretty sure that was what he said. However, since the fireworks were too loud, I couldn’t hear it. But based on the shape of his mouth, I was almost certain.
I truly wished that ti would stop at this mont. It was as if we were the only ones in this world. The feeling was indescribable.
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The next day, Huaze Yuxiang gave us a day to do whatever we wanted. Since I didn’t know any Japanese, I could only follow Suyang around. Who would’ve thought that he would take us to...
“What is this place?” I stared at the brightly coloured street around . My mouth was wide open.
We were in a “flourishing” district. Suyang raised his chin and proudly introduced, “Akihabara!”
I had no idea why he was so proud. Akihabara?! Oh yeah! He had ntioned this place before...
I looked around and saw all sorts of electronic stores. There were also countless of stores selling ani stuff. I had a rough idea of what type of place this was.
The streets were filled with cosplay people. For an otaku like Suyang, this was definitely Heaven. Before I could react, Suyang had already begun to enter the stores to “buy buy buy”.
“What are you buying?” I was stunned. When did Suyang turn into a shopaholic?
Shen Shaonu was following Suyang in and out very eagerly. Each ti Suyang saw the latest action figure model or ga, his eyes would sparkle and he would practically drool on the counter.
It was impressive that Shen Shaonu could still smile sweetly behind him.... Even though I was his girlfriend, I still wanted to maintain a fair distance between him.
You can like sothing, but no need to turn into a foolish man in a second!
As for Shen Shaoqian, I really wanted roast him. Last night, he was still upset over getting dumped by his ex girlfriend and was drinking and venting at the religious festival. Yet, today, when he saw all the young ladies dressed up in adorable costus, he was nearly soaring.
In a flash, he had rushed inside a maid cafe. I swear, these two guys...
In no ti, I had lost them all. Suyang ditched his girlfriend as he wandered around his otaku Heaven. When I noticed his back view disappearing from , I made a sound and decided to go off on my own. Humph!
“Last night, I actually believed you loved . I was too naive! I should’ve known that n are full of shit. Uggghh, they only know how to set the mood! As an innocent girl, I always fall for their traps...” I muttered resentfully as I randomly walked around nearby.
Sadly, there was nothing that I recognized. Everything was Japanese! Even if there were occasionally so Chinese stuff, I wasn’t interested in those stores.
Were we really going to stay here for an entire day?
I aimlessly walked around. But suddenly, a photo studio attracted . It wasn’t only because there were Chinese characters, but the fact that the the was Japanese Edo period.
I wasn’t sure why it attracted , but I spontaneously went in.
“Hello.” I wasn’t sure if the worker was Chinese or Japanese. But she was wearing a kimono yet speaking Chinese.
“Hi, I would like to take a picture.”
To be honest, I felt kind of awkward after I ca in. In my opinion, this wasn’t very different from cosplay.
“Alright. Please choose the style that you want. Then, our makeup artist will help you do your makeup.”
“I thought I was supposed to choose my own outfit and then you do my makeup?”
“Our makeup artist will match you with a look and outfit that’s suitable for your features. This way.”
“How much...”
The worker pointed at the price sign, “It is 1000 yen per photo. We will take ten pictures and then you can choose one out of the ten.”
I was a bit excited as I followed the worker to see the makeup artist. First, I had to choose a style.
“Miss, based on your facial features, I recomnd this one.” The makeup artist was a guy dressed in Japanese garnt. He looked very feminine and soft. I instantly felt as if he was a very spiritual being. He recomnded the style on the last page of the album. It was a very dazzling and extravagant look.
“Doesn’t that an you’ll have to whiten my entire face and neck?”
I was a bit concerned because it would be quite difficult to remove the makeup later.
The makeup artist lightly chuckled, “You’ve mistaken. It isn’t mandatory to sar white powder to create the plum blossom look. The plum blossom look has evolved over the years to adapt to the modern beauties.”
This is the plum blossom look (according to google). Ahhh, so pretty!!!
I trusted the makeup artist’s recomndations and allowed him to help choose my outfit. After I changed, he would help do my makeup. It was a lot more complicated than I had imagined it to be. Halfway through, I was already tired. My outfit was so heavy that I felt like I was sinking.
The makeup artist saw my condition and kindly turned on the A/C for .
“It’s a bit hot, isn’t it?”
I awkwardly laughed, “It’s thicker than I thought...”
“The Queen of flowers symbolises the highest position of a Japanese geisha. Hence, it is only natural that the outfit would be out of the ordinary.” The makeup artist began to do my makeup.
For a long ti, there was only silence between us. He was very focused and I didn’t know where to put my eyes.
Just as it was getting super awkward, Suyang called and saved . “Where did you go?”
“You heartlessly abandoned . Have you finally awaken from your otaku Heaven? You finally thought about ?” I was dissatisfied.
“Hahaha!” Suyang laughed like a fool. “Where are you? I’ll co find you now.”
“I’m at....” I forgot the na of the photo studio and gazed at the makeup artist for assistance. He pointed at the na that was against the wall. “I’m at Edo City Photo Studio. Co here!” Then, I coldly hung up the phone on him.
How dare he forgot about ? From ti to ti, I must give him so attitude to show him who’s boss!
“Your boyfriend?”
“Yeah.. the mont we arrived here, he was so emotional that he forgot about . He didn’t even realize I was missing until now. That’s why he called.” I explained.
“That’s very common. I often see this. Almost all our custors are bored ladies who co in because their boyfriends are too busy buying gas and action figures.” The makeup artist laughed.
“Are you Chinese or Japanese?”
“You can’t tell?” He smiled at the mirror while looking at .
“Your Mandarin is fluent like a Chinese speaker, but your mannerism seems different. That’s why I’m asking.”
“I am half Chinese, half Japanese. So, custor, your assumption is correct!”
Then, the makeup artist rolled up his sleeves and told , “From now on, please close your eyes until I tell you to open them.”
Deep down, I was hesitant, but I still followed his instructions. After I lost sense of vision, my sense of touch beca much more sensitive. When the brush touched my face, it felt very ticklish.
I had no idea what I looked like right now, but I guess that was what the makeup artist wanted. He wanted to skip the process and get straight to the result.
I wasn’t sure how much ti had gone by, but eventually, the makeup artist spoke up, “You may open your eyes now.”
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