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Seeing this, Kamijou took out another handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to Fujiwara—don't ask Kamijou why he has extra handkerchiefs, but this one is for backup in case of misfortune.

"You can wipe it too."

Kamijou knew that foreigners rarely had the habit of carrying handkerchiefs. In fact, Kamijou gradually developed the habit of carrying handkerchiefs after he came to this world.

"Thank you."

Kamijou looked around, and there were no strange sights around him.Because on the various seats in the restaurant, there are many students who are as wet as Kamijou and Fujiwara, and they should all be unlucky ones who were wet by the sprinkler.

And they are also discussing this matter at the same time.

For example, the sprinklers are too sensitive, and you must never smoke in the warehouse.

After listening to a few words, Kamijou retracted his ears when he found that there was nothing else besides complaining.

"Order something, if you don't want anything, the store owner will send a smiling big sister over to drive you away~"

Kamijou picked up the terribly large menu, and the coffee and drinks on it were not cheap.

But the waiter in the maid's uniform over there has already looked over and showed a smile of "what does the guest need, if you don't need it, please move the seat for other guests".

"I want the cheapest."

"As it happens, so am I."

The two looked at each other, and a feeling of mutual understanding emerged spontaneously.

It seems that Fujiwara doesn't know everything, but he is just not used to the life here.

Kamijou felt that he had a better understanding of Fujiwara.

As a result, both of them ordered the cheapest coke, and because ice was added for free, they both added ice.

"Speaking of Coke, I remember Brazilians prefer another drink, right?"

"I seldom drink alcohol, but I think you are talking about guarana."

There is still Coke in this world, and it hit a wall in Brazil just like Kamijou remembered.

"Are you interested, Kamijou? I can ask my friends in Brazil to post some over."

"Don't be so troublesome, there must be a sale somewhere in the seventh school district. After all, this city has everything~"

"Is it so convenient?"

"After all, it is Academy City, especially School District [-], which claims to have the most diverse cuisines in the world. Some people even say that the kitchen menus in the whole of Europe are not as rich and colorful as the menus of School District [-]. "

"The menus of Europeans are not complicated. In this way, the menus of Brazilians may be richer than those of the fourth school district."

Although his face was still expressionless, Kamijou still felt that the Brazilian-Asian Hideyoshi was dismissive of European food.

"Do Brazilians have a rich menu?"

"After all, Brazil is also a country of immigrants, so the menu is of course very rich. Leaving aside the Caucasian part of the menu, simply speaking, there are tens of thousands of menus after the fusion of Indian and Japanese styles."

What Fujiwara said is not so much a menu.

Rather, it is the history of the fusion of blood and culture. Kamijou also has a little understanding of Brazilian culture.Knowing that more than half of the local population is of mixed race, the menu is also mixed.

"But is that really Brazilian cuisine? It's just a mixed menu, using local Brazilian ingredients in Japanese cuisine, or Japanese cuisine."

"How is it possible, it's Brazilian food on the menu of the Brazilian table!"

Fujiwara spoke in a flat tone with a strong attitude.

In fact, this also expresses his attitude, or the idea of ​​the Brazilians.

They don't have a so-called long history, so they regard this hodgepodge as their own culture.

Simply put, it has no features.

But Kamijou is a serious person.

"I can't bear to hear your sophistry! Mr. Kamijou remembers that the only standard Brazilian food is black bean rice and barbecue? And even the most proud barbecue has Italian and American sauces~"

"Kamijou, if you say this in Brazil, you will be beaten by an AK47!"

Fujiwara took a sip of Coca-Cola, and continued to say in a flat tone with no expression on his face: "Although our most famous musician is good at Italian style, the main language is Portuguese, and even the most famous Brazilian carnival is a Christian festival." Festivals. But these things are gradually imprinted with Brazil, and they will completely become ours in a few hundred years. This is the culture of Brazil, slowly turning foreign things into our own culture.”

"What kind of doctrine are you using?"

Fujiwara even started to make unreasonable words, so.Kamijou didn't know what to say anymore.

In fact, if you insist, the Inca Empire is the source of ancient culture in South America.But these things have been burned by the Spaniards and the Portuguese.

But Kamijou felt that it was better for him not to continue to expose his scars.

As if seeing Kamijou's thoughts, Fujiwara continued.

"Actually, after the recipe, there are still many local traditions preserved in Brazil. For example, the Day of the Dead, do you know this?"

"I've heard that it is a product of Aztec mythology. I remember that Mexicans like this festival very much."

"The origin of the Day of the Dead is indeed Mexico, but other Latin Americans will also celebrate it! What I want to say is the origin of this festival. Its birth is related to a god that is ubiquitous in all American myths."

Fujiwara bought a pass.

"Kukulkan, or Quetzalcoatl, have you heard of the name?"

"The Feathered Serpent God, the main god who masters the symbols of harvest and death. But what does that have to do with the Day of the Dead? Isn't the main god of the Day of the Dead the Holy Spirit of Death?"

Because it involves magic, Kamijou has also seen American mythology, especially this god is very similar to a dragon, so Kamijou was very impressed.

"Although Santa Muerte is widely spread, it is only a deformed product after being invaded by Christian culture. But Kukulkan is different. This is a recognized god who masters death, just like Satan of Christianity. However Feathered snake god is not evil to us, but a synonym for sacredness."

"Is that how you see it?"

"Of course, we're not that afraid of death. At least that's the case on Day of the Dead."

Fujiwara continued.

"What I want to talk about is the story between the Day of the Dead and Kukulkan. You must have never heard of this."

Chapter 85. Conversation with Fujiwara

"The story of Kukulkan and the Day of the Dead?"

Kamijou shook his head decisively upon hearing this.As for South American mythology, he had heard of a magical association in Central America called 'Return of the Winged Ones', which seemed to be related to the Feathered Serpent God Kukulkan.

However, it is only a second-rate organization, and it is not worth mentioning compared to its neighbor Anti-Entropy.

"Sorry, I haven't heard of it, and I'm not interested."

"It's very rare for an old man to tell stories. Are you really unwilling?"

"It's nothing more than the Feathered Serpent God who is in charge of death, so the Day of the Dead has become what it is today under the influence of it~ There are too many similar stories here, such as the New Year, you know~ We beat the God of the Year to death with firecrackers, so we With New Years."

"Although I am a Brazilian, I still celebrate the New Year. Firecrackers are used to drive away the Nian Beast, not the Nian God. I have never heard of such a thing as the Nian God."

Fujiwara sighed incredulously.

"Besides, the story told by the old man is not such a simple thing. And rather than saying 'Day of the Dead and Feathered Serpent God', what I want to talk about is how 'Feathered Serpent God' evolved from an unknown little god For the story of the main deities who now hold life and death."

"From the nameless little god to the main god who controls life and death?"

"Yes, Kukulkan is the name of the Mayans, and the Aztecs called it 'Quetzalcoatl'. Other Indian tribes scattered on the American continent also use their own languages ​​to Call this god. But no matter what language you use, the translation means 'snake with feathers', which is the so-called 'feathered snake god'."

Fujiwara started talking while holding a cup of Coke.

"Because it is a god that all three civilizations believe in, there are many powers of the Feathered Serpent God. For example, the Mayans said that the Feathered Serpent God was in charge of culture and agriculture, and gave them corn. The Aztecs said that the Feathered Serpent God The god is one of the children of the Creator God, who was once in charge of the authority of the sun. The priests of the Inca Empire declared that it could give infertile women babies."

"This is too much, although agriculture and pregnant women do have the meaning of 'new life'."

Kamijou thought not only of mythology, but also of magic.

Although North America is occupied by anti-entropy, the magical associations in America have not disappeared.It seems that there is also a magic association in Central America called 'Return of the Winged One'. This name sounds directly related to 'Feathered Serpent God'.

"But how did the god of agriculture get involved with death? Shouldn't this symbolize harvest and joy?!"

"Everything has two sides. God will not give you good weather just because you like him or not. At that time, there were not so many convenient machines like modern times. Drought and heavy rain would really kill people."

"That's it, I understand."

Kamijou understands, Feathered Serpent is similar to 'God'.

The society of agricultural civilization is to look at the face of God to eat. Wind and rain, drought and flood are the will of God.Uncle farmers who are farming are afraid of nature, so they will naturally regard God as the existence that controls life.

"So, the Feathered Serpent God's responsibilities were actually added later? It wasn't that powerful in the first place, maybe it was just an insignificant little god?"

"That's right, when the Olmecs ruled the Americas, Feathered Serpent God was a little god with no sense of existence. I couldn't even find the name, maybe it was just a small pet of a certain god But who knows, what looks like an inconspicuous snake will eventually become a behemoth that controls life and death, and can even create the world."

Fujiwara looked at the Coke in his hand, the reflective black liquid vaguely reflected her/his current appearance.

"Kamijou, don't you find it interesting?"

"Where is it interesting?" Kamijou asked half understanding.

"The evolution of civilization, the Feathered Serpent has almost become a representative of American Indian culture. But who would have thought that it was actually just a small decoration on the chief's scepter at the beginning? Rainy season, culture, agriculture , and then even ruled the sun at the back, and has many of its own pyramid temples. Mythology is such a thing, and it itself is no different from rumors. It will change shape with time and the number of people circulating, and the most original information is constantly distorted. In the end, it became what no one could have imagined at the beginning. It can even be said that there is no so-called "tradition" from ancient times to the present. Even now, people are constantly changing the so-called "tradition" '."

Fujiwara seemed to be smiling and said.

“That’s what culture is all about, and so are myths and gods. Even I’m thinking, if the gods in those stories really existed, they’d see their image changed over thousands of years , even the gender has changed, what kind of expression will it be?"

"Probably you will be dumbfounded."

Kamijou understood what Fujiwara meant.

Fujiwara expresses her/his views on culture to Kamijou in her own way.

This is a feeling that cannot be experienced from viewing pictures and text on paper or on the Internet. Although Fujiwara's expression and tone have not fluctuated all the time, the emotion is well conveyed.

Even if you don't understand, don't laugh at what others insist on.

Kamijou put away his 'arrogant' thoughts that he hadn't noticed just now.

"Very good story, uh, is this a story?"

"Science, right? I actually prepared a very good story for you. But first, I have to sort out the Aztec mythology, do you want to listen to it?"

"just forget it!"

Kamijou resolutely refused. To listen to stories, one must first understand foreign myths, which would be too tiring.But such a blunt refusal is not good either, Kamijou added.

"Anyway, we are classmates in the same school. There are still many opportunities to listen to your storytelling. Let's talk about it then."

"I am not always in the mood to tell stories."

Fujiwara shook his head slightly, and the corners of his mouth seemed to be slightly raised, but his expression remained unchanged when he looked carefully.

But Kamijou was used to Fujiwara's expression of emotion almost like Mona Lisa's smile.

"Then wait until you feel better."

Kamijou waved his hand indifferently, he actually wanted to hear the story too.But he also felt that the clothes on his body were no longer dripping water. If he really waited here until it was completely dry, he could say that Fujiwara's seemingly fragile body would probably catch a cold.

"Now let's go and prepare the stationery you need for school, and then go home and take a shower is the right choice!"

"kindness."

Fujiwara nodded, and the two of them drank the Coke that wasn't bubbling much in one go.

Grab your sweatshirt and sneakers, which are also not dripping, and head outside the store.

The target is the store closest to here.

Chapter 86. Conversation with Fujiwara

Although it was just a simple conversation, Kamijou felt that the relationship between himself and Fujiwara was getting closer.At least he knew that Hideyoshi, who looked expressionless, was actually a very emotional person in his heart.

But can she/he really make friends when she/he goes to school like this?

This idea only stayed in Kamijou's mind for a second before he threw it out of the sky.

How could such a beautiful boy be unpopular?

I hope Hideyoshi, no, Fujiwara can protect himself well.

Then they went to the stationery section of the mall next door.

"The next step is notebooks, pencil cases and the like...these schools don't have strict requirements on the style, Fujiwara, you can choose the style you like."

This was a stationery store, but it wasn't the stationery store that Kamijou used to visit.

The stationery store that Kamijou often goes to is more like a manga supply store. When he writes novels, he likes to use a manga pen to make drafts and draw character relationship diagrams.