Today we are taking on Arashiyama, and the first place is the Heavenly Dragon Temple, Tenryuu-ji. "How do we get to Tenryuu-ji?" I asked Kiryuu. She looked at the schedule and replied. "Yes -- take the one from the Kyoto station towards Arashiyama, then get off at the closest stop to Arashiyama. Then walk in that direction." "Got it. Then we're going to the station now. Buchou mentioned it before, but there really are buses and trams everywhere." "So, all the sightseeing spots are these kinds of places?" Matsuda heard my comment and spoke. It was true. It was all like this. At Kyoto station, we got on the tram towards Arashiyama and headed to the destination. "This is it." After getting off, we had to walk to Tenryuu-ji. There were signs so it was impossible to get lost. And so, we finally arrived at Tenryuu-ji. The elegant gates greeted us. "This is Tenryuu-ji. So does the name have any special significance?" [ Who knows. Perhaps we once fought a battle here, perhaps not. ] Ddraig, perhaps his memories were fuzzy. Even if they had fought here it must have been eons ago, and the scenery would be completely different from now. It was probably natural to forget. We had entered the massive gates and were paying the entrance fee. "Hello, you bunch came along." It was the young voice I've heard before. Turning my head, I saw behind us the blonde girl in a priestess outfit -- Kunou. "It's Kunou." "Yes, as agreed, I will be your tour guide for the surroundings of Arashiyama." Today she had her ears and tail hidden. Of course, because there were normal humans all around us. Matsuda and Motohama were surprised to see the cute little blonde loli. "Wow -- what a cute girl! Hey Ise, you went and hit on a little kid just like that?" How rude of this baldy. We went through a lot you know. On the other hand, Motohama --
"...So loli, really adorable... haha..."
His breathing was becoming a little irregular?! I forgot! This guy is an incurable lolicon! Kunou's type was right up his alley! Motohama's glasses were giving off a dangerous light. However, someone pushed Motohama aside and hugged Kunou. It's Kiryuu. "Ah--! So cute! Hyoudou, how did you meet?" Hugging and rubbing their faces together! Kiryuu, you like loli's too? "Let, let go of me! Don't act so familiar, you lowly girl!" Kunou was very reluctant, but Kiryuu got even more excited. "Protesting using a princess' manner of speech is the best! What a perfect image!" ...Hopeless, this glasses girl. Sighing, I pulled Kiryuu away from Kunou's body, and continued the conversation. "This is Kunou, she already knows me and Asia and the others." "I am Kunou. Pleased to meet you." Kunou was surprisingly serious. What a princess. Her attitude carried a certain air of nonchalance. "Ah, you know Gremory-senpai? I've heard that the hotel is related to the company that senpai's parents manage." "Something like that." Kiryuu's quick conclusions were useful for once. This way I don't have to explain too much. "So Kunou, you said you will be our tour guide, what are we going to be doing?" Kunou proudly puffed out her chest and spoke with confidence. "I will accompany you all and tour these famous sights!" ...So I see. Then I should be honoured...
Whatever, this counted as a kind of cultural interaction after all. "Then first show us around this Tenryuu-ji." "Of course!" With that said, Kunou showed a bright and happy smile. And so, under Kunou's lead we toured Tenryuu-ji. Kunou confidently related stories she heard from others and tried very hard to present them to us. It made her extremely adorable. At the same time, it was comforting to see her trying her best to describe the various places in Kyoto. The garden inside the large abbey was very beautiful. Decorated by the red leaves of autumn, the Japanese style garden's shades of the autumn season was quite intoxicating. The carp swimming in the pool was an excellent touch that completed this scene. "This view is extremely good. After all, it's a World Heritage Site." Kunou explained. World Heritage! Amazing, so that's why it's so pretty. Let me snap a picture with my phone! After touring the garden, we were taken to the teaching hall. Entering, I lifted my head to look at the ceiling -- instantly, a most spectacular dragon design came into view. An eastern dragon with a long slender body! The dragon felt like it was glaring at me with a frightening gaze. "This is the famous Unryuu-zu, or 'Image of the Cloud Dragon', no matter which direction, you will feel like the dragon is staring straight at you. It's the so-called 'Watching the Six Directions.'" It was exactly as Kunou described, no matter which way you look at it, the dragon was staring straight at us! Cough-- Amazing. Say, Ddraig, do all eastern dragons give off such a feeling? [ Yes, they are mostly like that. This reminds me of the Dragon King Yu-Long the Jade Dragon. ] So the Jade Dragon is like that. Eastern dragons are different from the western ones. Rather than being scary, they have a more mysterious aura to them. Unfortunately, photos were forbidden at the Unryuu-zu and I couldn't snap a shot. After touring Tenryuu-ji, we went outside. "Kunou, where are we going next?" I asked. Kunou pointed to a good many directions, and happily said:
"Nison-in!The Bamboo Path! Jojakko-ji!I will take you everywhere!" Oh--, how full of spirit. Now you're really acting your age. And so, under Kunou's lead we continued to tour around Arashiyama. "Wow, we really visited a lot of places." Matsuda let loose a sigh of relief. We were having lunch at a tofu hotpot place recommended by Kunou. After leaving Tenryuu-ji, Kunou took us on a tour around Arashiyama. Seeing Siddhartha Gautama and Amitābha's Buddha statues worshiped at Nison-in, riding the rickshaws through the Bamboo Path. Hearing the sound of wind rushing through the bamboo leaves was very elegant. It was the first time for me to ride a rickshaw, it was very fun. The person who pulled the rickshaw was very talkative, and described the scenery as we went along. Watching Arashiyama's scenery from a rickshaw was one of the best experiences. Ah -- it is really great that autumn came. "I say, the tofu hotpot here is quite a delicacy." Kunou fished tofu out of the pot with her chopsticks and distributed them on to our plates. Haha, even during meals you like to act like a host. Kunou seemed very happy. This must be her usual smile. Precisely because of this, it was heartbreaking to see her begging us to save her mother. ...If only we could bring your mother back sooner... The tofu Kunou gave to me had to be eaten straight away. Hmm, Kyoto tofu was very fragrant. And this was even better than the hotel! I've heard that tofu is best eaten freshly made, looks like this was made just now. "This has a very Japanese flavour. Nice." "Yes, it's different from the usual tofu, its taste is very fresh and delicious." "This tofu is good..."
Xenovia, Asia and Irina's faces were full of joy.