Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

It really hit Haruhiko right in the heart.

He couldn't help but reach out and pat her head.

A warm touch came over me.

Tachibana Yui paused for a moment, then instinctively started to show her little fangs.

But thinking about what had just happened, he held back.

the last time.

this is the last time.

Tachibana Yui snapped out of her daze and suddenly realized that it was actually quite comfortable.

Haruhiko's technique was very skillful.

Her body involuntarily relaxed.

But then he opened his eyes wide.

Tachibana Yui, what are you doing?!

The blush on her face deepened.

"I'll go tell them to serve the food!"

Tachibana Yui turned and left, her small white feet making soft sounds on the carpet.

Haruhiko couldn't help but smile.

Not long after, Tsuchimikado Ayaka pushed a food cart into the room.

She glanced at Haruhiko and Tachibana Isai, slightly puzzled.

Because Tsuchimikado Mashiro is not here.

But she didn't dare ask any more questions. After setting out the food, she slowly left the room.

"Have a meal."

Tachibana Yui had returned to normal. She picked up her chopsticks and said, "After we finish eating, we'll go to Yomiuri Land in Tokyo."

"Ok."

Haruhiko glanced at the dining table; it was quite lavish and exquisite, filled with high-end dishes he had rarely seen before.

It's actually a bit too much for two people.

But Tachibana Yui is a rich woman.

Haruhiko started eating his food after thinking about it.

It tastes really good.

But I wonder if it's because beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

He felt that Yukihime's cooking was still the best.

It's also possible that the two often exchange cooking tips.

Yukihime was quite bold and made some innovations.

This fosters a close connection between chefs and customers during the meal.

In short, it brought me physical and mental well-being.

"Aunt Mashiro, do you know about the Edo Archaeological Bureau and the Serpent Spirit incident a while ago?"

Haruhiko ate until he was half full, then remembered the boy and asked.

I've heard a little about it.

Tachibana Yui stopped swaying her legs, raised her head, and said, "The snake spirit has an extraordinary background, so try to stay out of it."

She knew that Haruhiko was currently a probationary staff member of the Edo Archaeological Bureau, so there was a certain probability that he would come into contact with the snake spirit.

"I see."

Haruhiko nodded and then asked, "Then Aunt Mashiro should know that they are looking for a boy, right?"

"Ah."

Tachibana Yui replied, "That boy is most likely a divine messenger, the same kind of divine messenger you encountered when you went out with Hoshino Rin before."

"He is currently at a school for the deaf in Tokyo."

Haruhiko said directly, "I saw him this morning."

Tachibana Yui's petite body stiffened abruptly, revealing a surprised expression.

A moment later, she hurriedly asked, "Did he see you?"

Haruhiko felt a warmth in his heart and shook his head, saying, "No."

Upon receiving this crucial information, her first reaction was surprisingly to worry about her own safety.

A wonderful aunt.

Haruhiko immediately agreed.

"That's good."

Tachibana Yui fell into deep thought.

This fourth-order boy is of extraordinary value.

He is currently the highest-ranking divine messenger.

If we capture him, we might be able to find out the exact location of the gods' tombs in the Takamagahara ruins.

Furthermore, it would allow the Tsuchimikado clan to gain an advantage over the Edo Archaeological Bureau or other powerful families.

Did you tell anyone?

Tachibana Yui asked calmly.

At that moment, he was befitting of the head of the Tsuchimikado clan, exuding an aura of authority.

"No."

Haruhiko said with a smile, "The first person I thought of was Aunt Mashiro."

"You did the right thing. In the future, if you encounter any danger, please inform Aunt Mashiro immediately."

Tachibana Yui paused for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh.

As she spoke, her little face was full of satisfaction.

Is he still at the school for the deaf and mute?

Tachibana Yui pondered for a moment and then asked again.

"exist."

Haruhiko was a little puzzled and said, "I saw him attending classes at school, but I don't know what he's up to."

"It's really strange."

Tachibana Yui picked up the juice on the table, took a sip to moisten her throat, and continued, "But no matter what the purpose is, as long as we catch him, all the problems will be solved."

"Ah."

This coincided with Haruhiko's idea.

If he had the strength of a fifth-tier expert, he would do the same.

Now, rich lady, I'm hungry, I need food.

Let Tachibana Yui handle it; he can just have a couple of sips of soup in the back.

Hehe, Loli's soup.

"Thank you."

Tachibana Yui sincerely said, "The news you brought is more valuable than you imagine."

"You're welcome."

Haruhiko said nonchalantly, "Anyway, we're family."

family?

Tachibana remained silent.

Her upbringing determined that she wouldn't have any family.

So far, only Yuya Utsunomiya and Mari Tsuchimikado have been exceptions.

The former helped her obtain a method within that ruin that would allow her to quickly reach the fifth rank.

The latter is her shikigami, with whom she has a life-and-death contract.

Now, it seems there's one more.

Tachibana Yui suddenly jumped off her seat, ran to Haruhiko, and hugged him amidst his puzzled gaze.

At the same time, she gently stroked his back with her fair and soft little hands.