Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

He was starving.

But because it took too long, dinner got cold.

Yukihime had to be revived.

Haruhiko could only eat some grapes in the kitchen to temporarily satisfy his hunger.

Soon, the food was served again.

"Bai Shuang, do you want some?"

Haruhiko picked up a piece of fried shrimp and suddenly noticed the white fox on the sofa. He couldn't help but tease it and asked a question.

Bai Shuang sniffed it and noticed a very faint, strange smell.

It came from Yukihime.

Bai Shuang immediately understood the reason.

As a fox, its sense of smell is more acute than that of Yukihime.

Even the slightest trace of residue can be smelled.

Bai Shuang turned her head away, ignoring Qing Yan.

"alright."

Seeing this, Haruhiko realized he had made a fool of himself.

This fox is really aloof.

Dinner is over.

Yukihime cleared the table.

Haruhiko got up and walked to the sofa. As he passed the white fox, he made a move at lightning speed, but still failed to achieve his goal.

Bai Shuang dodged it immediately.

It was as if he had appeared in a flash, at the other end of the sofa.

It glanced at Haruhiko, its fluffy tail held high, and said nothing, yet it seemed to have said everything.

"Owner!"

Izumi flew to him, raised his chin, and said excitedly, "It doesn't want to, but I do."

As she spoke, she reached out and grabbed her kimono.

"Izumi."

Haruhiko flicked her forehead and said, "Be normal."

Izumi immediately covered his forehead, his eyes brimming with tears, looking utterly aggrieved.

Haruhiko knew she loved acting, so he ignored her.

He sat cross-legged on the sofa, channeling his spiritual prayer skills.

I spent an afternoon learning spells in the Garden of No Worries, but I didn't even have time to recover my spiritual energy.

Izumi puffed out her cheeks and sat on his shoulders. Although she was sullen, she didn't make a fuss and didn't bother Haruhiko.

Bai Shuang looked up at him, her small face slightly thoughtful, as if she were pondering something.

When Yukihime came out, it closed its eyes again and fell asleep.

"You're really diligent."

Yuki took off her apron, sat down next to him, and put her arms around his neck.

She pressed herself against his body as close as possible, feeling the warmth he was radiating.

At the same time, she fumbled and took out the Snow Pill from Qingyan's body.

She hesitated for a few seconds before putting it in her mouth.

Yukihime bit her lip lightly, and her legs unconsciously came together.

late at night.

Haruhiko finished his training.

He felt his psychic powers were recovering exceptionally quickly today.

When he opened his eyes and saw Yuki's appearance, he immediately understood the reason.

Haruhiko picked up Yukihime and carried her towards the room.

a new day.

When Haruhiko woke up, he found it was already noon.

He couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

I wasn't planning on taking leave, but I'm forced to do so anyway.

I couldn't help it, I went to bed too late last night.

Haruhiko stretched.

The messy bed has been put back into place.

He couldn't help but admire Xueji's virtuous wife and loving mother.

Haruhiko changed his clothes and left the room.

Izumo Shrine is quite far from Tokyo; it takes several hours by regular transportation.

However, Hoshino Rin had already bought him a plane ticket.

After having his meal, Haruhiko headed to the airport.

On the way, he received a message from Hoshino Rin.

He checked his current location to reassure her.

In short, Haruhiko finally arrived at Izumo Shrine at 2 PM.

His first impression was that it was grand and magnificent.

Covering an area of ​​27,000 square meters, it is one of the few shrines that can be called a 'grand shrine'.

The area in front of the main hall of Izumo Shrine was already crowded with people.

The Kannazuki Festival is a public holiday.

It is known almost throughout Japan.

Therefore, there are an unusually large number of people today.

In fact, Izumo Shrine is quite lively on ordinary days.

Because it enshrines Ōkuninushi, a deity famous for "marriage alliances".

In legend, he is the ruler of the Reed Plains, which is the god of the secular world.

Haruhiko looked around.

The main hall of Izumo Shrine is the tallest of all the shrines in Japan, standing at 24 meters.

On both sides, there are nineteen shrines to entertain the gods who have come from afar.

Meanwhile, behind it stands a mysterious and ancient mountain called Yakumo-yama.

Haruhiko followed the crowd into the main hall.

Only then did they notice the shrine maidens maintaining order nearby.

He glanced around, but neither Hoshino Rin nor Hoshino Hotaru were there.

Haruhiko hesitated for a few seconds, then took out his phone and sent a message.

He quickly received a response and was told to go to the back hall.

In addition, there is a picture of Kagura Bell, which serves as identification.

Haruhiko randomly found a shrine maiden, showed her the body, and was then led to the inner hall.

Compared to the hustle and bustle outside, this place is quite quiet, and there are no outsiders around.

It's where the shrine maidens of Izumo Shrine rest and sleep.

"Haruhiko-kun."

Rin Hoshino walked out of the room on the left.

Following behind was Hoshino Hotaru, who was also dressed as a shrine maiden.

"good afternoon."

Haruhiko greeted him.

"good afternoon."

Hoshino Rin smiled and replied with the same three words.

Hotaru Hoshino stared at him quietly.