B The Beginning Koku 소설 & 이야기

As such, the children asked her instead why Rokuon-ji's bell wouldn't stop ringing; she told them that it was tolled eighty-one times to signify fulfillment. The roots of Shinto Buddhism could be traced to Oskia, which had incorporated 2,000 years 'worth of local culture and wisdom. And in the Oskian Book of Changes, nine represented the biggest number and therefore fulfillment. With eighty-one being nine squared, it meant perfect fulfillment. Vera didn't tell the children that it signified death, instead smiling as she explained. "Eight-one times means that an abbot's journey was fulfilled, and everyone in Rokuon-ji will come together to celebrate his achievement."

“Hyaaaaah men-bu!” shouted by the player called ‘kendoka’ with full of spirit as he stomp his foot in front and strongly strikes his opponent in the head wearing a kendo head protector, using the ‘shinai’ or bamboo sword. The two referee standing in the side raises the white flag indicating he gain a point. This was demonstrated by the Kendoka towards the students.

“But if you want, I could try baking one…” “Yes, please!” “How about 宫保虾蛄?” I asked. (Gōng bǎo xiā gū) (Spicy, stir-fried mantis prawn) “要饭么?” (Yào fàn me?) (Do you need rice?) “Yes, of course!” “…Rice?” Kuroyuki murmured. “…I want a 弁当, please.” (Bento) (Home-packed meal) “Then would you mind having the same rice with Kuroyuki instead?” Blaze asked me.

Let the game begin. --