Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Why is that?

Haruhiko thought about it and realized that this was probably just a man's nature.

He was destined to be just an ordinary person.

But it's pretty good.

Haruhiko and Hoshino Hotaru's conversation ended.

Izumi's excitement gradually subsided.

"Owner."

She landed on Haruhiko's shoulder and asked, "When are we going swimming? I bought a really pretty swimsuit."

Wait, the second half of the sentence sounds familiar.

If you replace "good-looking" with "sexy," then the flavor becomes perfectly authentic.

And it was in Japan.

Haruhiko remembered that when he watched "Initial D" before, he didn't think much about it.

It wasn't until many years later that he fully understood its meaning.

Hopefully, the next thing I'll understand instantly is math.

"afternoon."

Haruhiko picked up the remote and turned on the TV.

"Great!"

Izumi immediately cheered.

"Can you swim?"

Haruhiko chatted idly while changing channels.

"will not."

Izumi shook his head, his tone somewhat somber, and said, "I've always lived in the mountains and never had the chance to study."

During her time living in the city, she deeply felt that she had wasted hundreds of years of her life.

I never imagined that the outside world would be so fun. I wish I had come out sooner.

But soon, she showed an excited expression.

"Master, can you teach me?"

Izumi's eyes blinked, full of anticipation.

"You're a spirit, you can't drown, what are you afraid of?"

Haruhiko was speechless.

Izumi's expectations were dashed, tears welled up in her eyes, and her little face looked aggrieved.

Two little feet, covered in white stockings, stomped unconsciously.

Just then, her face suddenly froze, and she felt herself rising into the air.

It was Yukihime who caught her.

"Lady Xue Ji."

Izumi gave a fawning smile.

His previous pitiful appearance vanished instantly.

Yuki ignored her, casually placed her aside, and then untied her apron.

"Is dinner ready yet?"

Seeing this, Haruhiko asked.

"It's cooking, it'll be ready in a bit."

Yuki wiped the water droplets from her hands and said, "I can't swim."

Haruhiko showed a surprised expression.

But upon closer reflection, it seems reasonable.

After her clan was wiped out, Yukihime stayed at the Inari Shrine.

Inari Shrine is located on Mount Aoo, and there is no sea or river nearby at all.

Besides, she doesn't need to learn it.

She is a snow woman; when she encounters water, she can freeze it instantly.

"I teach you."

Haruhiko patted his chest, smiled, and said, "My swimming skills are excellent!"

Teaching Izumi to swim is pointless.

But if it were Yukihime, she would definitely enjoy it very much.

After all, there will be physical contact.

"Then I'll leave it to you."

Yuki smiled and reached out to rub his head.

Her eyes were gentle, but she was secretly pleased.

The hunter thinks he is the hunter, but little does he know he is the prey.

Izumi could only look on with envy, his face drooping.

Bai Shuang remembered what happened yesterday and subconsciously moved away from the sofa.

But the two did not reignite their conflict.

After all, we need to eat.

After having lunch and resting for half an hour, Haruhiko and the others headed to the beach.

As for hot springs, you can soak in them anytime.

Because it was close to winter, there weren't many people on the beach.

However, the beach was not the destination.

Haruhiko made a phone call to Tsuchimikado Mari.

Not long after, a small double-decker yacht appeared.

"Was it arranged by the Tsuchimikado clan?"

Yukihime and Tsuchimikado Mari had met a few times, so they didn't feel like strangers.

"Ah."

Haruhiko explained, "It would be more convenient to have Tsuchimikado do it."

If it were him, it would not only cost money but also waste time, probably taking several days to get it done.

Yukihime nodded.

She had no interaction with the Tsuchimikado clan.

If it weren't for Haruhiko, she wouldn't have bothered to ask.

As long as he's safe, that's all that matters.

The double-decker yacht sailed out to sea.

The deserted island is far from the sea, so no one lives there and it has not been developed, remaining in a completely natural state.

About an hour later, we arrived at our destination.

The old captain who was steering the boat looked to be in his fifties or sixties and was quite experienced.

After receiving the orders from above, he realized that the man and woman in front of him were not to be trifled with.

"I'm waiting for you two on the boat."

The old captain said with a smile, "If you need anything, just give me a call."

"Thank you."

Haruhiko responded politely, then he and Yukihime turned and headed toward the deserted island.

He looked around.

It's bigger than it looks in the photos.

The coastline features various beaches and reefs, further inland are trees arranged in a pleasing manner, and in the very center are low mountains that stretch from east to west.

"How about we go over there?"

Haruhiko didn't want to be disturbed by the old captain.

"can."