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[September 6, Friday, 5:30 pm]

"Really, why do I have to continue to assume the responsibility of a teacher even though I have already left school!"

While driving on the highway, Teacher Gan Xia complained unhappily.

"Because this is a club activity, Xiao Ganxia must participate. And Xiao Ganxia, ​​you are actually not that reluctant."

Yanami smiled and teased Mr. Ganxia who was driving.

"We obviously had a lot of fun hanging out together last time."

"Really...but Duanmu-san, are you telling the truth?"

Gan Xia helplessly glared at Nanami, and then immediately changed the subject.

"Is there really going to be a handsome guy?"

"There should be."

Duanmuhuai glanced at the phone.

"Mr. Ueno is a famous folklorist. He has a deep understanding of Japanese folklore and history, and has friendships with many big-name directors in the entertainment industry. When his museum opens this time, people from all walks of life will go there, and it will definitely be a success. person."

"That's it, that's good... Hmm... This way, my chances will be much greater..."

Hearing Duanmu Huai's answer, Teacher Gan Xia's eyes lit up - an unmarried woman in her late thirties really never misses any opportunity to meet a good man.

What everyone is heading to right now is the home of Uenoshu, the folklorist introduced by Director Qingshui to Duanmuhuai. This old gentleman is said to be over seventy years old. He has been obsessed with studying ancient Japanese folk customs and history all his life, and has considerable attainments in both areas. Whether it is official history or unofficial history, they are all treasures, and he is also a professor in the History Department of Tokyo University.

But compared to historians, Mr. Ueno seems to prefer the title of folklorist. In fact, Duanmuhuai went there mainly because he was invited to attend the opening ceremony of Mr. Ueno.

I heard that this old gentleman has opened a museum in the suburbs, which displays souvenirs from his lifelong study of folk customs. It will open tomorrow. And because Mr. Ueno has directed many folklore and historical parts in TV series and movies, he is somewhat famous in the entertainment industry.

When Duanmuhuai approached Director Qingshui, the latter happened to know about it, so he mentioned it to Mr. Ueno, who warmly sent an invitation to Duanmuhuai, welcoming him to attend the opening ceremony.

So Duanmuhuai called up Nanami and Chitanda. Of course, since they were all minors, they needed to be accompanied by adults, so they roped in the consultant teacher Xiao Ganxia.

Originally, Xiao Ganxia didn't want to go, but when she heard that there would be many young and handsome people on that occasion...well, now she was more active than anyone else.

Although for Duanmu Huai, an older, unmarried female teacher who looks as young as herself has no chance of success.

But...who knows?

After all, even if there is a 99% chance of failure, there is still a 1% possibility of success.

"My father also met Mr. Ueno once."

Chitanda also spoke at this time.

"That old gentleman seems to be quite energetic, and he likes to tell strange stories."

"Yeah?"

"Um……………"

Chitanda's expression was unusually complicated. She didn't like stories about people dying, so naturally she wasn't very interested in ghost stories. Maybe the old Mr. Ueno once caught her and told her strange stories. If so, it would be quite torture for Chitanda.

In fact, Chitanda didn't want to come this time, but it seemed that her father wanted Chitanda to come and say hello to Mr. Ueno, so she had no choice but to follow him.

"Is it this way?"

"The navigation should be correct."

When the group followed the navigation and arrived at their destination, it was already more than an hour later.

"Is this a museum?"

Yana looked curiously at the tall building in front of her, looking a little surprised. This is normal, not only Yana was a little surprised, but also everyone else. Because generally speaking of museums, what everyone thinks of are majestic buildings.

However, the building in front of me is more like a bungalow apartment than a museum. From the ivy climbing on the walls and the old-fashioned style, it can be seen that this bungalow has a long history. If it weren't for the words "Snow White House" hanging above the bungalow, no one would think of this place as a museum.

"Are we on the right track?"

Teacher Gan Xia picked up the phone and looked at the map with squinted eyes, but Duan Muhuai had already hung up the phone.

"It's right here, come with me."

As he spoke, Duanmuhuai led a few people to the gate of Baixue Pavilion, and then pressed the doorbell. Then soon, someone opened the door and walked out.

It was a woman who looked to be in her twenties. She was wearing a formal dress and was dressed very simply and elegantly. Seeing Duanmuhuai, the woman was stunned for a moment.

"Hey? Are you Miss Duanmu Ai?"

"Yes."

Duanmuhuai lowered his head.

"I am Ai Duanmu from Mei PRO Office. I am deeply honored to be invited by Mr. Ueno to attend the opening ceremony."

Seeing Duanmu Huai's reaction, Nanami, Chitanda and others also hurriedly bowed their heads and saluted.

"Ah, welcome everyone, please come in."

As she spoke, the woman welcomed everyone in.

When they entered the house, everyone found it even more strange. Although it looked like a museum-like hall, it looked like an ordinary home. This left everyone wondering for a moment whether to follow the procedure of visiting someone else's home or visiting a museum...

"Ah, please don't worry."

The woman obviously saw everyone's doubts and hurriedly smiled to answer them.

"The entire first floor here is a museum, so please feel free to visit."

"First floor? Isn't it the second floor?"

"The second floor is the teacher's residence...Ah, I haven't introduced myself yet. My name is Sakura Kaki, and I am a student of Teacher Ueno."

The woman named Sakura Kahui is a female college student and a disciple of Teacher Ueno, so she comes here to entertain guests - well, this is normal.

According to Sakura Kahui, this is a museum and also the home of Mr. Ueno. I have to say, this is really surprising. At least Duanmuhuai couldn't understand why someone would want to merge their home with a museum. But extraordinary people do extraordinary things, and Duanmuhuai just doesn't care about the old man's mental health problems.

According to the design of the bungalow, the first floor originally contained lounges, reception rooms, restaurants and other places, but now these places have been cleared and turned into an exhibition hall. Even in the corridor, you can see exhibition cabinets placed on both sides and exhibition stands fixed on the wall.

There are all kinds of things inside, including everything. According to Ms. Sakura Kahui, these exhibits are divided according to categories, such as toys, daily necessities, flowers, plants, trees, insects and animals, etc. There are even pots and pans. Of course, these exhibits are not just there. Under each exhibit, there is an introduction board. What is described on the sign is the folklore or story related to these exhibits.

Duanmu Huai looked at a few - well, that one was a pillow that would kill someone if he slept on it, this one was a cursed Ichimatsu doll, and next to it was a hair comb used to comb his hair that would lead to baldness...

I have to say, it’s quite interesting.

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Yana looked at it with great interest, but Chitanda was cautious and didn't dare to get close, as if these exhibits were highly poisonous and would kill people if touched.

As for Teacher Gan Xia...forget it, she only cares about when her good man will show up.

Even the restaurant in the bungalow was changed into a cafe style. When Sakura Jiahui opened the door, Duanmuhuai saw several guests already sitting inside - they must have been here before.

"Hey? Miss Duanmu? Are you here too?"

Seeing Duanmuhuai appear, several of them were quite surprised, while Duanmuhuai nodded.

"Yes, this time I was invited by Mr. Ueno to attend the opening ceremony - these are members of my club and the consultant teacher."

"Club...Oh, by the way, I forgot that Miss Duanmu, you are still a high school student."

One of the big men patted his head and laughed.

Soon, several other people came forward and introduced themselves to Duanmu Huai. Although they are older than Duanmu Huai in terms of age, in terms of social status, that is another story.

The four people present were the composer Maekura, Mr. Ueno’s colleague at the university, Sato, a professor of literature, Kuwata, a producer from the entertainment industry like Duanmuhuai, and the big man who greeted Duanmuhuai before - Jingjing Dashan of the Hall Search Section 1.

In addition, there are the students of Mr. Ueno. In addition to Sakura Kahui who welcomed Duanmu Huai and others into the door before, there are also Ueda Mika and Miyamoto Takashi.

Compared with the refreshing Sakura Kaki, Ueda Mika's dress looks very fancy, and she has blond hair, and she looks like the kind of fun-loving hot girl.

Miyamoto Takānori is a liberal arts student who wears glasses and seems to be very arrogant. Especially when facing Duanmu Huai, Nanami and Chitanda, his face turns red nervously and he is speechless. He reluctantly He said hello and then retreated.

When Duanmuhuai greeted the other party, Chitanda sat quietly beside him without saying a word. As the eldest lady of the Chitanda family, she had attended many similar banquets and so on, so she was used to it. As for Yanami, she looked around for a while, and then her attention was quickly attracted by the snacks placed on the table.

Then naturally there is no more.

Putting food in front of Yanai's face will obviously lead to only one outcome.

"By the way...why are you here?"

Duanmu Huai stared at Detective Dashan and frowned slightly, while the latter smiled bitterly and waved his hand.

"Don't look at me like that, I'm not here on official business today."

"Don't tell me that you also have a personal relationship with Mr. Ueno?"

"Hey hey hey..."

Facing Duanmuhuai's inquiry, Detective Dashan scratched his head, looking very embarrassed.

"Actually...Mr. Ueno is my father-in-law. Do you think I can stop coming to support him?"

"oh………"

Hearing this, Duanmuhuai immediately understood.

If he doesn't come, I'll probably have to kneel on the washboard when I get home.

"Classmate Xiaoai, do you know this Mr. Dashan?"

At this moment, Yanaiya was eating snacks curiously, and came over to ask, while Detective Oyama laughed.

"When we were filming a TV series before, we worked with the crew, so I got to know Miss Duanmu because of something. Oh, come to think of it... "

"Hmm?"

"Nothing, nothing."

Seeing Duanmu Huai snort, Detective Oyama immediately smiled and stopped talking. Seeing this scene, Yanami and Chitanda became more curious.

"Squeak!"

Just then, the door on the other side of the restaurant opened, and then an old man in kimono, holding a cane, and in high spirits, strode in.

Seeing him appear, everyone stood up and saluted him.

This was none other than the owner of the White Snow Pavilion, and the owner of this place—Mr. Ueno.