Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

After taking a shower, he sped away at top speed.

Yuki removed her bath towel and entered the bathtub.

Her overly plump figure caused a significant amount of water to overflow from the bathtub.

Haruhiko sat cross-legged on the bed, using meditation to distract himself.

Soon, his thoughts calmed down, and his psionic energy began to slowly increase.

A few minutes later, the speed increased.

Haruhiko opened his eyes.

Yukihime's gentle and captivating eyes revealed undisguised emotions.

She changed into a thin kimono-style nightgown, the neckline half-open, revealing her delicate collarbone.

Completely undefended.

Haruhiko quickly got up and turned off the light.

In the darkness, the inconvenient thing could no longer be seen.

He breathed a sigh of relief and was just about to speak.

Yuki hugged him, peeled a grape, and used it to seal his mouth.

Haruhiko was forced to interrupt his spellcasting.

He wore a complicated expression.

What a torturous life!

The next moment, Yukihime's pretty face magnified in his eyes.

It's like a kitten licking its fur.

Haruhiko felt as if he had washed his face again.

a new day.

Haruhiko opened his eyes.

He stared blankly at the ceiling, surrounded by a pleasant fragrance.

Yukihime is no longer by my side.

Haruhiko got out of bed.

There was no one in the living room.

A faint sound came from the kitchen.

Haruhiko walked over.

Yukihime is making breakfast.

Hearing the noise, she turned around and glanced at him, saying softly, "Go wash up first, you'll be done in a bit."

A few minutes later, two bowls of ramen were served.

After finishing her meal, Yukihime didn't clear the dishes; instead, she picked up her schoolbag and handed it to Haruhiko.

"Go early and come back early, I'll be waiting for you at home."

As she spoke, her gaze remained fixed on him.

Haruhiko nodded and slung his backpack over his shoulder.

Yuki held his hand and saw him to the door before reluctantly letting go.

When Haruhiko arrived at school, he was somewhat surprised.

He did not see Hoshino Rin.

This is quite rare.

The girl was still nowhere to be seen in the classroom.

Did you oversleep?

Haruhiko took out his phone.

He plans to try his luck by taking on a commission from a spellcaster.

I've already used up most of the ten talismans I made from the materials I got for free.

It's time to make some additions.

The materials for talismans come from two sources.

First, you can buy it yourself.

Second, it is provided by others.

Most of the commissions from spellcasters are related to the creation of spells.

Raw materials are usually supplied based on the success rate.

In other words, if your skill level is far above average, you can make a lot of money.

Haruhiko browsed through the various requests.

Suddenly he raised an eyebrow.

He saw a familiar name.

Utsunomiya clan.

The task is to submit one hundred Bright Flame Talismans within this week.

The Bright Flame Talisman is a first-tier talisman.

Its effect is to release extremely high-temperature flames, and its usual use is for forging magical tools.

It's a very special talisman, with a success rate of only about 10%.

As a powerful family with a history of over a thousand years, the Utsunomiya clan naturally has no shortage of spellcasters.

Even so, commissions were still issued, and multiple commissions were issued.

This indicates that the timeframe is very tight and the workload is very heavy.

What is it used for?

Haruhiko touched his chin.

The commission is quite generous.

One million yen and one thousand sets of first-tier talisman materials.

With a 10% success rate, one thousand sets of materials can make exactly one hundred Bright Flame Talismans.

In other words, under normal circumstances, one can earn one million yen.

But Haruhiko has a game panel.

Business is practically delivered to our door.

Haruhiko accepted the commission.

The bell rings.

Hoshino Rin's seat remained empty.

Haruhiko sent her a message on his phone.

Soon, I got a reply.

"I'm sick and need to take a week off."

Get ill?

Nothing happened last night.

And he also took a week off.

Why does a common minor illness take so long?

Where are you? I'll come visit you after school.

Haruhiko typed and asked.

Hoshino Rin usually treated him well.

If it's really an illness, there should be some kind of indication.

"You don't need to come! I'm fine!"

The two exclamation marks conveyed Hoshino Rin's intense emotions.

Haruhiko was thoughtful.

It's probably not an illness.

Is it related to the twin flowers auctioned last night?

I feel a little lonely.