Natsuki and Shiraishi Rika were having a detailed discussion about the suddenly longer school trip. Although it was undeniable that most of the places Shiraishi Rika mentioned were necessary to go and check out, Natsuki still felt that there was something missing from it.
.There are some things that Natsuki wants to see that seem a bit insignificant to the native Shiraishi Rika, saying that there is no need to go out of her way to see them. It’s not that Natsuki doesn’t believe the other party’s suggestions for this,
But it’s rare to have a good trip, so I still want to visit more.
"Although there are quite a lot of places that can be visited, I should be able to visit them all in two days, so I only have one day left, so there should be no big problem."
The free time originally reserved for school trips is to allow students to visit things of interest, or to buy some local specialties and bring things like souvenirs to their families.
Most of the time, there is no need to spend time going to other places to buy them, because school travel is also a disguised form of tourism, and most of the specialty products that can arouse people's desire to buy can be bought near famous scenic spots.
In this way, the students can buy some when they visit together in the first two days. What Xia Zhi wants to buy is even simpler. All he wants to buy is postcards, or some small items that look unique, such as local special foods.
If he wants to, he can taste it on the spot. Since his parents and sister are not in Japan, there is no need to bring anything back specially. He can just buy some things that they may be interested in and mail them back.
Compared with Natsuki who has a strong desire to visit, most students in Japan do not seem to have such simple ideas about participating in school trips. They always want to make their youth more exciting, and they can always take action for this. And some kind of
In a sense, youth only begins after college for Chinese students. Youth is really short, so there is nothing particularly innovative. Xia Zhi just wants to take a good look at other students in this different cultural environment.
The true face of a country, even if it is just the tip of the iceberg.
"There is only one day left, is there anything Xia Zhijun wants to do?"
Shiraishi Rika is very curious. As far as she knows so far, Xia Zhi's life is not very colorful. She knows very little about this person, but she doesn't mind knowing more about him.
"Well, I might go see some things by myself for the rest of the day, such as Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva or something."
The Japanese Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is somewhat similar to the Chinese land god, but not the same. The Chinese land god is the deification of land, and a piece of land carries a symbol of divinity, but the Japanese Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is different. Japanese beliefs
Let’s start with the combination of gods and Buddhas. This is a belief system that combines Japan’s native god beliefs, that is, Shinto beliefs and Buddhist beliefs. In Japan, where eight million gods are the focus, Ksitigarbha is almost everywhere.
They are all, and even stone statues of Ksitigarbha can be seen everywhere on the roadside. In China, only Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, whose good name has spread throughout China, can match this.
This kind of correspondence refers to the correspondence of influence. Ksitigarbha statues are everywhere in Japan. Although Japanese people are accustomed to this, it is considered a supreme honor for a belief. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is considered a priority in Japan.
The Bodhisattva who helps the weakest is the protector of children and will protect children from ghosts. This is obviously influential in Japan with a declining birthrate; in China, although many people don't care much about it, once something goes wrong
Who wouldn’t immediately think of going to the Bodhisattva Temple to seek peace when suffering from disasters? This is a belief foundation that is somewhat different from myths and legends, and it is as permanently rooted in people’s hearts as the national spirit.
s things.
Even in China where "atheism" is prevalent and "materialism" is spoken everywhere, is there any place where people live that does not have a statue of Guanyin? No matter how big or small it is.
It is precisely because of the existence of such charming things that a civilization becomes extremely dazzling.
"Yes, I'm sorry. Did I make decisions without permission that made you unhappy?"
"Why are you apologizing all of a sudden? You didn't do anything wrong."
The originally cheerful Shiraishi Rika became a little uneasy, and Xia Zhi also understood why she was like this. After all, she was a very good girl, and her standards above ordinary people made her care more about ordinary people.
At least it is something that people of this age group pay less attention to now.
As the initiator of team activities, the other party's goal should be to satisfy the majority of people from the beginning. This is the most basic vision and the most basic way of thinking as an initiator. There is nothing wrong with it.
, it is impossible for an activity to satisfy everyone, because people’s way of thinking is never the same. As an operator, she should make most of the people participating in it happy, and for an activity, as long as
If there are more satisfied people than dissatisfied people, it cannot be considered a failure. As long as the number is 10%, it can be called a success. If there are more people, it can be called a great success.
Therefore, essentially speaking, Shiraishi Rika did not do anything wrong, and Natsuki believed that she would not do anything wrong in the future, because what she did was in line with her way of thinking and stance, and that was enough.
Right and wrong are never absolute, and it is precisely because of this that as long as it conforms to a person's position, what he does cannot be regarded as wrong. What makes decisions about good and evil is only one person's view of right and wrong.
"If it's because I have to act alone on the last day, there's no need to apologize. You didn't do anything wrong."
"But...it's rare to have activities together. If you have to act alone, wouldn't you be dissatisfied with it?"
Xia Zhi was a little happy to have discovered a small shortcoming of Shiraishi Rika, but he would not show these things on his face. What he had to do now was to give a reason that could make Shiraishi Rika feel at ease.
In Xia Zhi's opinion, it's quite cute to have a character that gets irritated by trivial things like this. Xia Meng would often behave like this in the past - because she was just too good.
"Well, because the things I want to see may be boring to you. For example, the Ksitigarbha statues, etc., you should be able to see them every day, right?"
Shiraishi Lihua nodded.
"In Japan, it would be strange not to be able to see it."
"Although you have seen more, I am quite interested in this kind of thing. Would it be boring for you? Don't waste your time with me if you rarely come out to play. I will go and see this kind of thing alone.
Enough."
Xia Zhi didn't know if the explanation he gave could be accepted by the other party, but he hoped that he could at least convey to the other party that he had no dissatisfaction with the other party. Because he is a person who likes to get into trouble.
"The Ksitigarbha statues? Is there any good place to visit there? The Ksitigarbha statues should be similar in every place."
Xia Zhi smiled: "Look, aren't you just bored?"
"I..." Shiraishi Lihua hesitated for a while with a red face.
"Although it's a bit strange for a foreigner like me, don't underestimate the Jizo that can be seen everywhere. It's precisely because it can be seen everywhere that it has considerable visiting value."
There are landscapes that are rare in thousands of years, and there are also landscapes that can be seen everywhere. One is the great power of nature, and the other comes from humanistic feelings. In the final analysis, human civilization and the natural world have nothing to do with each other.
, as long as it’s a place you think is worth seeing, you can go and experience it, there’s nothing wrong with it.
Of course, if you say that you want to visit the women's locker room, or more importantly, the women's bathhouse, I will call the police for you without saying anything and let you receive the influence of the country's humanistic power.
"Is it possible, Natsuchi-kun, that you are interested in myths and legends? For example, Zashiki Warashi, Ibaraki Warashi, or Tengu."
"Well... before I came to Japan, I was really interested in Ibaraki Doji, in mobile games."
Xia Zhi made a joke.
"In that case, you should take me with you, right?"
However, Shiraishi Rika responded to Xia Zhi's joke very seriously, leaving Xia Zhi confused.
"Why do you say that?"
"Compared with reading brochures or information on the Internet, wouldn't it be better for me, a Chinese, to show you around?"
Shiraishi Rika put her hands on her chest with a confident look on her face, and her strong self-confidence radiated from the inside out.
"But, that's really boring."
"Showing a side worth showing off to people from abroad is what every Japanese should do. Letting guests leave disappointed is not what a good Yamato person should do!"
A classmate once said that she wanted to be a tour guide in the future. She thought it was a dream career, but Xia Zhi couldn't understand it. In Xia Zhi's view, tour guides are a very depressing occupation that requires countless times
Facing the scenery that we have seen over and over again, we have to memorize the origins and attractions of the scenery, play the role of adjusting the atmosphere in the visiting group, work hard to complete the indicators given by the company, and some even have to cooperate with the scenic spots.
Selling in a store inside... Such a profession really scares Xia Zhi.
But now, Xia Zhi suddenly understood.
"But, is it really okay? It doesn't matter what I say. To you, it should be regarded as a boring disaster, right?"
"No problem! Why don't you take me with you on the third day? I will absolutely, absolutely, absolutely let you feel the charm of our nation!"
Why is the fighting spirit suddenly ignited!?
Xia Zhi couldn't help but worry that the other party would use too much force and wanted to push away.
"But with Ryoko's kind of personality, she shouldn't be involved in such boring things, right?"
Shiraishi Lihua bit her lip, thought about it, and then made a difficult decision and spoke.
"As for Ryoko, if she's not interested, let her find other classmates to play with. She should understand."
To be honest, this kind of artistic conception is almost to the point of annihilating relatives for righteousness, and Xia Zhi would be too inhumane to shirk it. Although I feel sorry for Liangzi, Xia Zhi can't refuse now.
"Good morning! Lihua, Xia...Eh? Why are you looking at me with that pitiful expression? What happened? Am I going to die?"
Ryoko Yamamoto walked in from outside the classroom with a confused look on her face.