Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Hmm, why am I thinking about my sister-in-law again?

Haruhiko quickly banished the thoughts from his mind, sat on the sofa, and waited quietly.

Not long after, Hoshino Rin appeared, having finished her shower and changed into her school uniform.

It may lack sex appeal, but it's full of energy.

Especially her long legs clad in black over-the-knee socks under the pleated skirt.

Hoshino Rin walked to the entrance, leaned against the wall with one hand, and changed into round-toed flat shoes with the other.

After getting dressed, she opened the door, turned around, and said with a smile, "Let's go."

The morning sunlight shone on her, making her already fair skin look even more radiant.

Hoshino Rin walked briskly, her single ponytail swaying back and forth behind her, reflecting her mood.

Seeing this, Haruhiko was genuinely delighted.

It's true that looking at beautiful girls can increase lifespan.

"Yesterday afternoon we were supposed to learn archery, but I forgot about it because I was practicing sorcery."

Haruhiko said somewhat apologetically.

Actually, I forgot too.

Hoshino Rin smiled happily upon hearing this, her school uniform shirt undulating slightly.

Although Haruhiko didn't know what was so great about this, if both of them forgot about it, then it wouldn't count as a no-show.

"Then let's do it this afternoon."

Hoshino Rin clenched her fist, revealing her fair wrist, and said, "Don't forget, or else, hmph."

"I'll definitely be there."

Haruhiko nodded and said.

Yukihime has already been appeased, so there's no reason for her to be late again.

"Speaking of archery..."

Haruhiko suddenly thought of Hoshino Hotaru again, "Your sister should be even more amazing, right?"

He remembered that Hoshino Rin was a ranged magic shrine maiden, while Hoshino Hotaru was a ranged physical shrine maiden.

"No, they are the same."

Hoshino Rin shook her head and said with a smile, "Haruhiko-kun, have you forgotten the twin inheritance?"

Haruhiko was slightly taken aback, but then he understood.

Although the two learned different things, they were able to master them simultaneously because of the twin inheritance.

In short, it achieves twice the result with half the effort.

"Does that include physical exercise?"

Haruhiko recalled his previous guess and simply asked the question as well.

"Ah."

Hoshino Rin didn't hide anything and said it directly.

"That's amazing!"

Haruhiko couldn't help but sigh, "No wonder you advanced to the second tier so quickly before."

"You want to surpass me? That won't be so easy."

Hoshino Rin turned around, looked ahead, and suddenly said.

Why bring this up again?

Haruhiko was somewhat puzzled.

If I don't surpass Hoshino Rin, will something terrible happen?

"I will work hard."

Haruhiko didn't ask any further questions, he just nodded and said.

The two parted ways once they arrived at school.

Today's course for the theology major is called "Practical Auxiliary Methods for Theology".

The so-called auxiliary means refer to talismans, spiritual tools, magic arrays, demon-slaying, etc.

These are quite important for psionicists, but different professions have further subdivisions.

For example, in Onmyoji, talismans are of utmost importance.

Theology is a broad field, and there are certain requirements for each of these areas.

The choice should be based on its combat system.

After class, Haruhiko went to the Garden of Ease to practice his spells.

Yesterday I planned to cultivate at home, but Xueji and I got too carried away and didn't do anything productive.

Chiyo was still sleeping.

Haruhiko did not disturb them and studied Autumn Water Pearl in the courtyard.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, he stopped practicing and turned to head to the archery club.

He met Hoshino Rin at the entrance of the dojo.

"Awaited."

Haruhiko greeted him with a smile.

"I just arrived too."

Hoshino Rin, carrying her schoolbag, said, "Come with me."

She led Haruhiko into the dojo.

The appearance of the two attracted a lot of attention.

Most of the participants in the archery club are students majoring in shrine maiden studies.

Men are a rare species.

Someone as handsome as Haruhiko is even rarer.

But because of Hoshino Rin's presence, no one dared to step forward.

The two went to the changing room and changed into archery uniforms.

That is, black and white katakana (traditional Japanese clothing).

Even though she had seen it once before, Hoshino Rin still felt a sense of wonder.

Haruhiko looked quite tall and fit well in his hakama.

It looks much more capable and energetic than a school uniform.

Haruhiko picked up the bow.

The bows of the Japanese are very long, more than two meters long, taller than a person.

He wasn't used to it.

But that's okay.

Anyway, he doesn't need a bow to fight.

The two arrived at the dojo, or rather, the shooting range.

In front of the target, Hoshino Rin picked up her bow and began her lesson.

This is what is known as the eight-section archery technique, a very standard archery procedure.

Haruhiko listened attentively, but in reality, he was waiting for the game notification sound to ring.

Learning and such are naturally left to the cheat program.

He just needs to keep increasing his proficiency.

After explaining, Hoshino Rin held the bow in her left arm, looked straight ahead, raised the bow above her head, and then drew the string.

She revealed two sections of her fair arms, her expression serious, and she exuded a special aura.

She was different from her usual self, appearing exceptionally dashing and heroic.

There was a snap.

The arrow left the bowstring, traveled straight ahead, and hit the target squarely.

Since he is a psionicist, the archery rating system is actually meaningless.

The shrine maidens can easily do things that even those at higher levels cannot.

"Haruhiko-kun, you give it a try."

Hoshino Rin put down her bow and returned to her usual demeanor.