Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Haruhiko carried his schoolbag and headed to school.

On the way, they encountered Hoshino Rin.

No, that's not right, it should be Hotaru Hoshino.

She stood expressionless on Haruhiko's usual route to school, dressed in a shrine maiden's outfit.

Haruhiko suddenly remembered something.

He should go to a school for the deaf and mute to learn lip reading.

Previously, it was temporarily suspended because of the presence of that fourth-tier divine envoy, Morikawa Teru.

But he was later arrested and was no longer in danger.

However, Haruhiko has been quite busy these past few days and has forgotten to go to school.

Wait, there seems to be one more thing.

He had promised Hoshino Hotaru that he would go to Izumo Shrine.

A week passed, and he still hadn't gone.

It's not too late now.

Furthermore, Haruhiko was pondering a question: could he ask Hoshino Aoi about the First Forbidden Zone?

Or, instead of asking her, ask Hoshino Hotaru to see if she has any clues.

According to Tachibana Yui, Hoshino Hotaru and Hoshino Rin will go to the First Forbidden Zone seven years later.

They can't possibly know nothing, can they?

"Hotaru, good morning."

Haruhiko took the initiative to go to meet him.

As expected, Hotaru Hoshino reached out and hugged him.

She tiptoed slightly and slowly brought her delicate face close to Haruhiko's.

Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and her beautiful eyes showed little emotion.

Her pink lips were coated with lipstick, glossy and jelly-like.

Haruhiko didn't hesitate and took a bite.

It is cool and soft.

It's a high-quality jelly.

Hotaru Hoshino stared at him expressionlessly, but her mouth was very active.

It creates a stark contrast.

After a long while, the two of them breathed in fresh air again.

When are we going to Izumo Shrine?

Hotaru Hoshino took out her phone; a line of text that had been typed in advance was displayed on the screen.

Haruhiko felt like he was some kind of scumbag.

He thought about it for a moment, and realized that there hadn't been too much going on lately.

The main focus is on practicing the Snow Woman Breathing Technique and creating talismans.

We can wait for both of them to reach the third stage.

As for curses and such, that's not urgent.

"Let's go tomorrow."

Haruhiko thought for a moment and then said.

"You are not allowed not to come."

Hotaru Hoshino bit her lip as she typed.

Although she remained expressionless, her strong emotions could be felt from this gesture.

"Definitely come."

Haruhiko reached out and patted her head, saying...

After all, it's not just for Hotaru Hoshino, but also for his parents.

Five thousand words.

Chapter 160. The Hoshino Sisters

Her initially sharp gaze softened as Haruhiko stroked her head.

Hotaru Hoshino squinted her eyes, resting her face against his chest, quietly enjoying the moment.

Haruhiko suddenly felt that she was like a cat.

It wouldn't seem surprising if cat ears and a cat tail grew out at this time.

"Okay."

Haruhiko stopped stroking her, but before withdrawing his hand, he pinched her cheek twice. "How did you get here?"

"It's Monday today, and my sister and I came here together."

Hotaru Hoshino typed her reply.

"Your sister?"

Haruhiko was startled and subconsciously looked around, but he didn't see Hoshino Rin.

"She has already gone to school."

Another sentence appeared on Hoshino Hotaru's phone screen.

"Say it all at once next time, otherwise it's easy to cause misunderstandings."

Haruhiko breathed a sigh of relief and said.

Don't make it so exciting.

But given Hotaru Hoshino's personality, would she really care?

Why does it seem like only Hoshino Rin is injured?

No, that's not right.

Haruhiko thought to himself that he had no choice.

It was forced upon them.

cough cough.

Haruhiko snapped out of his daze and saw a sentence appear on Hoshino Hotaru's phone screen.

"Do you miss your sister?"

"Not this one."

Haruhiko glanced at her and said.

"Actually, it's okay if you want to."

Hotaru Hoshino tilted her head, but her face remained expressionless.

Haruhiko's lips twitched involuntarily.

It feels a little scary.

It looked like he was about to pull out a knife at any moment.

Although it wasn't on the rooftop, I still became Brother Cheng.

"I am telling the truth."

Haruhiko looked into her eyes and answered.

"what about me?"

Hotaru Hoshino asked again.

"I have thought about it."

Haruhiko paused for a moment, then said.

This is not a lie.

Hotaru Hoshino was clearly very satisfied with this answer.

She tiptoed and gently kissed the corner of his mouth.

Haruhiko could smell a faint, sweet fragrance of a young girl.

"I'm going to school now, see you tomorrow."