Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Hoshino Rin changed back into her school uniform.

After all, October has already passed.

The so-called "Kannazuki" has also come to an end.

There's no need to wear the shrine maiden outfit anymore.

But Hotaru Hoshino continued to wear her shrine maiden outfit.

Five thousand words.

Chapter 151. Training with Yukihime

"Good morning."

Haruhiko smiled and greeted.

The gaze shifted from Hoshino Rin to Hoshino Hotaru and then back again.

Two identical faces.

The former has a faint smile, with the corners of her mouth curving up, exuding a youthful and girlish charm.

But the latter remained expressionless, and even Haruhiko's gaze did not change her in the slightest; she was extremely unapproachable.

Haruhiko thought to himself that this was such a stark contrast to her private self that it was hard to believe they were the same person.

"Last week..."

Just as Hoshino Rin was about to ask Haruhiko how his week went, she noticed that Hoshino Hotaru tugged at her hem twice.

She looked at her indifferent younger sister, somewhat puzzled.

"I want to go back to Izumo Shrine."

Hotaru Hoshino's lips moved silently.

Hoshino Rin read her words aloud and patted her head helplessly.

I thought she treated Haruhiko differently, but it turns out she still doesn't give him much face.

"Haruhiko-kun, let's talk again next time."

Hoshino Rin turned to Haruhiko and said with a smile, "Remember to tell me what interesting things happened last week."

Fun things that happened last week.

Hot springs and swimming?

Seafood and coconut milk?

Before Haruhiko could speak, Hoshino Hotaru pulled Hoshino Rin away.

He narrowed his eyes, sensing something was amiss.

Hotaru Hoshino acted as if she were treating him like a stranger.

This is obviously not normal.

After thinking for a moment, Haruhiko headed toward the teaching building.

Today's class is quite far away; it takes a few minutes to walk there.

The main problem is that the University of Tokyo is too big.

Actually, there are also vehicles similar to small school buses inside.

However, it depends on the time.

Haruhiko missed it and, too lazy to wait, decided to treat it as exercise.

After walking for a few minutes, he suddenly raised an eyebrow.

The sound of wind came from behind.

He instinctively gripped the talisman.

But it was not used.

Because he didn't believe anyone would dare to be so blatant at the University of Tokyo.

The next moment, he felt himself being hugged.

Her soft body pressed against him.

Based on his experience, Haruhiko judged that it was definitely not Yukihime or Tsuchimikado Mari, but most likely the Hoshino sisters.

Tachibana Yui is even more petite.

Based on the anomaly just now, it must be Hoshino Hotaru.

Haruhiko looked down and saw the shrine maiden's outfit.

He took her fair hands in his, turned around, and asked, "You weren't leaving... um..."

Hotaru Hoshino stood on tiptoe, her tabi socks taut, silencing him from saying anything more.

Haruhiko's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly looked around.

Fortunately, the area is relatively remote and there are no students nearby.

Otherwise, he felt there would be a big problem.

A light, refreshing lemon scent spreads in the mouth.

Haruhiko reached out and gently stroked her head.

After a long while, Hotaru Hoshino stepped onto the ground again. She exhaled, and the lipstick on her lips had faded considerably, but it still shone brightly.

"Didn't you leave?"

Haruhiko twirled her long, black hair with his fingers and asked teasingly.

"want to see you."

Hotaru Hoshino took out her phone and typed, "So I came back."

"Didn't I tell you I would go to Izumo Shrine to see you?"

Haruhiko felt warm in his heart and said.

"Can't wait."

Hotaru Hoshino looked at him, a faint emotional fluctuation appearing in her beautiful eyes.

Perhaps for her, this was already the maximum expression of her reaction.

Haruhiko loosened her hair and pinched her soft face twice.

He felt something was off.

Because it has no expression, it looks like a delicate doll.

He became increasingly curious about what caused Hoshino Hotaru's facial paralysis.

But he didn't want to ask.

It wouldn't be good if I stepped on a landmine.

He still didn't want to ruin his good relationship with his sister-in-law.

But isn't their relationship a little too good right now?

"I'm going to class."

Haruhiko glanced at the time on Hoshino Hotaru's phone and said, "Let's talk next time."

Hotaru Hoshino nodded and let go of her hand.

The faint fragrance faded into the distance.

However, the lemon taste was still lingering on the corners of her mouth.

Haruhiko patted her head and said, "Be careful on your way back."

Hotaru Hoshino turned and left.

But after taking a few steps, she suddenly rushed in front of him and hugged him tightly.

"alright."

Haruhiko was taken aback for a moment, then laughed, "Why are you acting like a child?"

Hotaru Hoshino raised her head slightly, leaned close to his neck, and took a soft breath.

After a moment, he let go.

This time it was a real departure; there was no turning back.

Haruhiko watched her figure disappear and couldn't help but smile.

It gives me the illusion of raising a daughter.

However, there's a saying from my past life: raising a girlfriend is like raising a daughter.