[Comprehensive] Goddess Event Book

Shinjuku, Kabukicho

This is indeed a legendary place.

The beginning of the legend is the reconstruction of Japan after the war in 1949, and the Japanese started from scratch on the ruins.In it, Kabukicho in Shinjuku District is just a small microcosm of the great era.

The former Kabukicho in Shinjuku was not called by this name, and it was just an ordinary residential area in the capital of Tokyo.But after the war, opportunities for development were gained here.This is one of the first areas to recover its vitality-it is well deserved, and beyond the moral level, the Japanese team's war of aggression against China actually hurt itself very seriously.

War requires expenses, especially the effect of Japan fighting against a big country like China is almost a battle of national destiny, and if one is not careful, the whole country will be destroyed.During the war of aggression, the Chinese people were in dire straits, and the average Japanese people did not necessarily live well.

Famine, economic depression, rural villages without girls... In the early days of surrender, the whole of Japan was actually on the verge of collapse.

The big bombing before the surrender was actually just the last blow. The key is that Japan had already greatly damaged its vitality at that time.

The rebuilt Kabukicho did not become a residential area again, but various performance venues appeared, which is also the origin of the name Kabukicho.Around these performance venues, various entertainment venues emerged as the times require.

Kabukicho includes two streets, 600-chome and 400-chome, and the scope is about a square with a length of [-] meters and a width of [-] meters, that is, an area of ​​only three or four square kilometers.Up to now, there are more than [-] mixed-use buildings crowded on such a narrow land.

The mixed-use buildings here are somewhat similar to the office buildings, both of which are used for commercial purposes and leased to many different operators.But these miscellaneous buildings are often not as tall and regular as office buildings. Bars, dance halls, clubs...even dojos are gathered together in a twisted and piled way. .

——Decades of history have passed, and the former buildings are already old. The planners at that time must have never imagined that one day these small buildings would be stuffed with so many kinds of content, and clutter is inevitable.

More than 3000 izakayas, bars, theaters, cinemas, clubs, sex shops, and love hotels are lined up, and they live in these more than 400 mixed-use buildings.When night comes, neon lights flicker, and the air of desire and pleasure is everywhere. Kabukicho, which lasts all night, is called "the city that never sleeps" and "the labyrinth city of desire".

It has flourished since the 50s, but of course, there have been signs of decline in recent years-this is still a small microcosm of this society.

The Great Depression in Japan, which began in 1991, completely spread to all aspects of society until 1995.That is, in the years before Anna arrived in Japan, the whole of Japan seemed to lose its vitality overnight.

You must know that during the heyday of the Japanese economy, the real estate output value of Tokyo, Japan alone was enough to buy four of the United States.At that time, Japan claimed to buy all over the world. It was the golden age of Japan, and it was also the time when the Japanese were most energetic.

According to the Japanese themselves, it was an era when penniless homeless people could easily buy a house after struggling.

The golden age of the economy is the golden age of Kabukicho. At that time, the waiters in the Kabukicho dance hall were tipped with stacks of banknotes, and tips of millions of yen were not absent.

But those are old days, the economic winter is here, and the good old days are gone.Kabukicho is still lively, countless people are here looking for something, or not looking for anything, just pure indulgence.But practitioners know in their hearts that it cannot be compared with before.

"There are so few people!" Anna took a breath of the morning air. The sky was overcast and it seemed that it was going to rain at any time.And Kabukicho fell asleep after singing all night, and the smell of perfume and wine in the air could not dissipate for a long time.

Kabukicho is in the northeast of Shinjuku District, and Kotori Shrine is also in the northeast, but it is a little further north, almost at the junction of Shinjuku District and Bunkyo District.Judging from the straight-line distance, Anna and Kabukicho are actually neighbors, but Anna has never been to Kabukicho.

——Such a place is simply not suitable for minors, and Anna herself is not the character who would be curious about such a place.Generally speaking, even if they pass by, they pass by in a hurry, never stopping, let alone coming in.

Keigo Atobe, Keigo Atobe...Of course he never came.

Master Atobe's aesthetics are not in line with this place, so how could he come here? Even though this is the most famous red-light district in his home country, considering that the young master grew up abroad and has a decent personality, it is impossible for him to come here. I won't understand this place!

Anna laments that there are so few people, and it is true that there are almost no people in Kabukicho compared to the crowds outside who go to work and school.

But when you think about it, it’s normal. A lot of businesses in Kabukicho are open at night, and the prime time is from [-]:[-] p.m. to dawn the next day.Even beauty shops and cooking shops have business during the day. Considering that most of them are engaged in the business of Kabukicho practitioners and visitors, most of them are closed during the day...

"Ah, there's a beauty shop that's open, I'll ask for directions!" Anna and Atobe ran over after saying 'da da da'.

The owner of the beauty salon that just opened is cleaning up all kinds of garbage thrown by someone who didn’t know who threw it at the door the night before—don’t think that the Japanese who keep the streets of Tokyo almost spotless don’t litter, at least in Kabukicho.

Speaking of it, although Kabukicho has been criticized for its special industry, many Japanese people think it is the most humane place in Japan, and it is not unreasonable.Only here can the heavy burden on the surface of the Japanese be temporarily put down, revealing a little bit of their true self.

The owner of the beauty shop thoughtfully pointed out to Anna the location of the restaurant she mentioned, and Anna thanked politely and ran back to Atobe's side.

The owner of the beauty shop narrowed his eyes and glanced at the pair of teenagers and girls, and easily confirmed one thing - this girl is not from Kabukicho.

It's not that Anna is too young. In fact, those who are conservative and open are all Japanese.Kabukicho is said to be an adult street, which is different from the "kids' area" in Shibuya, but it is also common for a large number of minors to hang out here every day.

Not to mention non-sensitive businesses such as restaurants, even those industries that explicitly prohibit minors from entering are not unable to accommodate minors.Falsification of documents, replacement of posts, subsidy, etc., as long as you have this idea, there is always a way in this place where crime and capital society are distorted and prosperous.

Almost all the girls walking in this neighborhood were radiant and exquisite, and their bodies were wrapped and adorned with luxury brands. Apart from her extraordinarily beautiful appearance, there seemed to be no difference between Anna.

However, people who live in Kabukicho know that those are two rivers that can never merge.

High school girl, good upbringing, ignorant of the simplicity of the world.

Although it is possible for many hostesses who become mothers to keep their backs straight like this girl after long-term exercise, it is different.The smoke and charm brought out by the drunkenness, even the breath is the smell of wind and dust...

The boys who came together were of the same age, tall and handsome high school boys, who seemed to be from a wealthy family.But more importantly was the way he looked at the girl, which couldn't be hidden from any man or woman who survived Kabukicho.

This place produces fickle love, love seems to be the cheapest thing, and it seems to be the most expensive existence.After being immersed in this for a long time, each of them has a clear eye and a bright heart.

That boy likes that girl and seems impatient?But that kind of carefulness can't be hidden, so impatience is just a bluff.

Kabukicho has love and sincere love, but it is impossible to have such sincere and pure love.

Anna quickly reported to Atobe the location pointed out by the owner of the beauty shop, which was the meeting place with Hachisuka Yoshibe before, and then said cautiously: "Senior, don't worry! Look, Kabukicho is not scary now. Ah, and I'm going to join Hachisuka and Aizen soon, so let's go here."

Anna used her words very carefully, for fear that Atobe would misunderstand that she disliked him, she really didn't want to trouble Atobe.

Atobe's knowledge of famous swords is limited. He only knows that the sword Fusangshin of Anna's family is made of famous swords. As for Hachisuka and Aizen, their names are a bit familiar, but they can't remember exactly what they are for a while.But that wasn't the point, he just frowned and stared at Anna for a while.

"Ah?" The low male voice was gradually fading away from the boyish voice. Keigo Atobe's usual behavior was both exaggerated and sophisticated. Few people regarded the heir of the Atobe consortium as a young man.

He lowered his head next to Anna's ear: "Over there?"

The location of the restaurant is on the other side of the square, Anna nodded ignorantly.Keigo Atobe didn't say anything, and walked over there with his long legs first.Compared with explaining reasons to Anna, he is more inclined to take action. In fact, what reliable reasons can he say?He had to accompany Anna, for he didn't even know why.

Anna trotted to catch up with Atobe, but Atobe didn't look at her, and she lowered her head slowly, not trying to persuade Atobe to go back.

Day and night, this is the quietest time of day in Kabukicho, with only sporadic people passing by.The one with a little more people is the love hotel side, these are the men and women who say goodbye at dawn.Someone glanced at the high school boy and girl with half-closed eyes and muttered something.

Anna and Atobe didn't say a word, and they stopped when they reached the landmark square in Yicho.According to Hachisuka, they are in a Japanese grocery store here.

"Ah, it's Aizen!" Anna couldn't talk to Atobe, so she looked around with great attention, and she saw Aizen standing in front of a restaurant.Love dyed dark red hair is also very conspicuous in Kabukicho during the day.

Ai Ran obviously also saw Anna, and immediately jumped up and waved: "Master——Sister Anna's side!"

It's okay to be an adult knife, and the little short swordsmen are all required to be called sister when they are outside. This is Anna's last stubbornness.

Kabukicho is actually not as luxurious as outsiders imagined, at least most of the shops are not there, and many of them are even too common for ordinary people.Many small shops are much smaller than the small shops that are common in Japan itself——Anna is actually very uncomfortable with the size of Japanese shops, and it is difficult to even turn around in such a small place. What does that mean?

A large number of restaurants can only eat around the outer circle of the cooking counter, which is a bit like a bar counter in a bar. Except for this place, there is no open space, and there are very few shops in the whole shop.

Hachisuka obviously knew that Anna liked open and bright places, and the restaurant he found had at least tables and chairs, although from Anna's point of view, the tables were placed too closely together, and it was difficult for someone walking past People cause a lot of trouble.

There are very few shops open for business at this time, even if this restaurant is open, it can only be called "half-open".There was only one cook, and only one waiter, dozing off behind the cash register.However, considering the number of guests at this time, it is not incomprehensible.

When Anna and Atobe were led in by Ai Ran, the waiter who was dozing off was obviously alarmed. Although they were really tired, there was a reason why the Dongying people did well in the service industry.He immediately apologized to Anna and Atobe in a panic: "Ah, guest, I'm so sorry!"

He didn't say a reason, for example, he hadn't rested all night, but just bowed his head and apologized.

Seeing Ai Ran leading the two of them, he asked, "Are the guests together?"

Anna nodded, then turned to Atobe: "May I treat Senior to breakfast?"

Atobe Keigo didn't object, but just sat directly opposite Hachisuka, which was regarded as an agreement.

Anna asked the waiter to take the menu and began to study it with great concentration. While studying, she sat in another seat opposite Hachisuka, which was next to Atobe.

Anna's current recipes are simply pitiful. The result of not studying food for a long time is that she is very hard on these things.Distressed: "Ah, what should I eat!"

This is a restaurant that specializes in Japanese cuisine, and its business line is above average.There are several decent Japanese dishes listed on the menu, but it's impossible to eat top-notch dishes.

The good news is that although Atobe was born in a famous family, he is not that kind of hypocritical person, and going out to dinner with friends from the tennis club can be called "a common taste".The only problem is probably that he is obviously Japanese, but he has a European stomach, and his taste preferences are completely like foreigners.This kind of Japanese grocery store, ummmm...

"Two servings of rice with tea soup, one serving of salmon tofu soup, and one serving of grilled salmon—Hachisuka and Aizen order by themselves!" Anna handed the menu to Aizen.

When she didn't know how to order food, Anna always wanted whatever was light.Generally speaking, people with light tastes may not be able to accept dishes with strong tastes, but diners with strong tastes generally will not be unable to explain light dishes.Although you don't like it, it's not so bad that you can't eat it.

Grilled salmon isn't exactly bland...but it doesn't seem too good if it's all bland.Anyway, this is a very common dish in Japan, and it is difficult to make it unpalatable, so Anna simply added this.

Among them, only the rice with tea soup is Anna's. As for the salmon tofu soup and grilled salmon, they are all ordered by the trace.Ana is a vegetarian and of course would not eat these.As for Atobe, he accepted it without speaking.

Hachisuka Huche's order is very similar to Anna's, and it is mainly light.He has an indescribable demeanor, probably the reservedness of a famous family?Anyway, it's very restrained.Aizen is the opposite, he is very lively, studying the menu for half a day, all he wants are the things that children love to eat.

In short, it is the kind of dish that has a strong taste and will drink water afterwards.

The waiter wrote down the menu and went to the back kitchen to deliver the dishes. Only then did Anna find the opportunity to ask Hachisuka Kotoru what trouble they had encountered.

It's true that the Sword Fusangshen are good at attacking, but many of them also have extra skills!Needless to say, magic swords like Jiro Tachi and Hotaru, even swords with strong "inspiration" like Smiling Qingjiang have other uses.So as there are more and more kinds of knives, the chances of Anna's shots are also decreasing.

This time, it is also rare to take the initiative to call Anna for help.

Hachisu Kakotoru glanced at Aizen, then at Keigo Atobe next to Anna who didn't say a word, as if it had nothing to do with him.In the end, he didn't say anything, just answered Anna's question.

"A batch of emas from the shrine were recycled, and some of them were picked out... The person who prayed was a girl from Kabukicho."

Kotori Shrine not only solves the problems of those big figures in the present and the future, in order to expand their influence, they will pick out some of the troubles of ordinary people to solve them.

Ema is a well-designed wooden sign, which is similar to domestic wishing signs. After it is written, it is hung on the tree.After the ema is written, it is hung in the shrine. Believers hope that the gods can see their wishes and help them come true.

The vast majority of ema wishes are very boring, wanting to get something for nothing, or simply daydreaming.In this case, of course Kotori Shrine will not care.But there are also some who really have encountered troubles that cannot be solved, and hope to get help.Those who are responsible for filtering these emas are a few people headed by Yaki Hasebe, and they will pick out some to help.

This emama's prayer came from a girl from Kabukicho. According to her, she was very uncomfortable and could always feel something biting her stomach.In reality, she did go to the gynecologist because of constant bleeding, but the hospital's examination results showed that she was fine.

At first she thought her feeling was an illusion, until one night when she got up to drink water, the girl she rented together pointed at her waist and screamed that she realized that things were not that simple.

According to the co-tenant girl, she saw something wrapped around her waist in the dim living room, only a faint living thing in the moonlight.The only thing that was certain was that the little creature had white teeth that gleamed coldly in the dim moonlight.

In fact, she also felt similar things when she was half asleep and half awake, but she ignored them as 'unhealthy and suspicious' and 'illusions'.She didn't tell anyone about it because she was afraid that others would laugh at her.

But now, when she didn't say anything, the girl who rented together saw the same thing.Although it was only for a moment, after the scream, the girl thought she was delusional, but she herself began to understand that something terrible was entangled with her.

Hachisuka lowered her voice: "Aizen and I found her last night, and we established a connection with the shrine because we wrote about Ema...it's at the intersection over there."

At first, the other party didn't even believe Hachisuka and Aizen, until the two took out the ema.

But the question about the girl still hasn't been resolved - Hachisuka can tell that the girl's health is not very good, and she is vaguely unlucky.But to him, many girls in Kabukicho are like this.Especially this girl's colleagues, almost all of them are like her.

Oh, this girl is a hostess at a club.

There is still a certain difference between a hostess and a prostitute. In principle, they are only responsible for the commission of selling alcohol, and they do not publish it.If it is introduced, it is not in compliance with the rules, and even the club itself will intervene.If you want to introduce it, there are legal sex shops in Kabukicho, so you can go there.

However, this is just a saying. As long as they don't get involved during work, who can control where they go and what they do after get off work?

Hachisuka didn't see anything wrong, and he even wondered if it was indeed an illusion. As for the girl who rented together saw something similar, it might also be a coincidence.

"Because of King Aizenmei's blessing, I can see some things that are not easy to see." He ate ramen gruntingly, and Aizen Kunijun showed off to Anna.

What Hachisuka couldn't see was seen by Aizen... although he didn't see everything.

King Ai Ranming was originally the incarnation of a Buddhist Bodhisattva, and they are most sensitive to things like cause and effect, karma, and evil obstacles.After being introduced to Japan, King Aizenming gave it a new meaning. It is blessed with things like love and desire. It is said that it can bless the marriage of men and women, and its function is very similar to that of the Chinese Yuelao.

In some ways, this time is symptomatic.

"I did see that there was a child following her, hugging her belly. That should be her child, that's why it happened. I wanted to talk to the child, but it didn't seem possible. And the child Sometimes the child can't see it, and I don't know what to ask."

What Ai Ran said was difficult to understand, because he was also troubled, he didn't know what was going on with this kid.

Just as Anna was thinking about this question, a new customer came to the restaurant. Anna was sitting opposite the door, so she looked up.

At this glance, he saw an acquaintance whom he hadn't seen for a long time, and the other party obviously saw Anna, and was taken aback: "Miss Liu Anna?"