Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

After leaving the hotel, Haruhiko opened his umbrella.

It was still raining.

But it's not particularly large.

Because he had previously asked Kaoru Aizawa for leave, he did not plan to return to the University of Tokyo.

Besides, it's too late to go now, there's no need.

Haruhiko thought for a moment, then hailed a taxi and headed to the school for the deaf and mute.

The progress of lip reading is going quite well.

Today I have plenty of time to study or leave the computer running in the background.

At noon, Haruhiko received a message from Tsuchimikado Mari.

She and Tachibana Yui went to the Edo Archaeological Bureau to make a deal with Kaneda Yu.

Because of the unique nature of the Takamagahara ruins, the two of them will have to return the day after tomorrow.

But that doesn't mean Haruhiko can't go to Tachibana Yui's mansion.

He has the key, so he can go wherever he wants; it's not a big problem.

But now, all that should be left in her house is Tachibana Yui's real body, right?

There doesn't seem to be anything fun to do.

Haruhiko still prefers Tsuchimikado Mari's live teaching.

It's very educational.

I've eaten a bento box.

Haruhiko glanced at his lip-reading progress; he was not far from reaching the second level.

How about we ask Hotaru Hoshino to practice with us?

More communication is essential for fluent speech.

"Where are you?"

Haruhiko sent a message to Hoshino Hotaru.

Izumo Shrine.

Hotaru Hoshino replied quickly and extended an invitation without hesitation, "Would you like to come?"

"What about your sister?"

Haruhiko paused for a moment, then asked.

Why do I feel like I'm some kind of scumbag?

No, I just wanted Hotaru Hoshino to help me with my studies.

It's perfectly normal to hold a book club after class.

"Attend class."

Hotaru Hoshino, full of energy, said, "I'm coming to pick you up now."

Haruhiko had absolutely no time to refuse.

He could only take a taxi to the small villa where Hoshino Rin lived.

He spotted Hoshino Hotaru waiting at the entrance from afar.

She was dressed as a shrine maiden and stood in the rain without an umbrella.

Although the rain was light, her hair and face were covered with tiny raindrops.

It won't be long before it gets wet.

When she saw Haruhiko, she ran over and threw herself into his arms.

Why didn't you bring an umbrella?

Haruhiko touched her slightly damp, long black hair and asked.

Hotaru Hoshino didn't say anything, she just hugged him.

A moment later, she took out her phone and was about to type when Haruhiko stopped her.

Hotaru Hoshino looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"Just say it."

Haruhiko chuckled and said, "Just consider it as me practicing lip reading."

"I forgot my umbrella."

Hotaru Hoshino moved her lips and said something.

How could I forget something like this?

Haruhiko continued to wipe her soft little face.

"I miss you."

Hotaru Hoshino explained.

Haruhiko paused, then lowered his head to communicate with her through lip reading.

It's hard not to be moved when a beautiful girl says that.

"Let's go back inside."

Haruhiko took a breath of fresh air and said.

Hoshino Hotaru nodded.

She hugged his left arm, squeezed together under an umbrella, and walked towards the living room.

At the door, Haruhiko folded his umbrella.

Hotaru Hoshino then pushed open the door.

"I can't take off my shoes unless you let go."

Haruhiko said with a hint of helplessness.

Hotaru Hoshino then left his embrace.

But instead of leaving, she squatted down and helped him take off his shoes.

Haruhiko casually closed the door.

Rin Hoshino is in class and won't be able to come back anytime soon.

Have you eaten?

Haruhiko and Hoshino Hotaru entered the living room.

"No."

Hotaru Hoshino shook her head and said, "Your bento."

"I just finished eating, sorry."

Haruhiko tried to salvage the situation by saying, "But I can cook you a bowl of ramen."

"it is good."

Hotaru Hoshino's eyes immediately brightened.

Although she still had no expression, you could tell she was very happy.

"Go take a shower."

Haruhiko rubbed her head and said, "So you don't catch a cold."

Although the chances of a psychic catching a cold are very small.

However, getting caught in the rain is still not very comfortable.

Hotaru Hoshino obediently nodded.

Upon seeing this, Haruhiko went to the kitchen.

There wasn't much in the refrigerator.

But he has the Empty Ring.

As someone who plans ahead, he usually carries some food supplies with him.

Cooking ramen is quite simple.

In fact, Japanese instant ramen is not much different from instant noodles.

However, it tastes much better after being cooked.

With the addition of ham and other ingredients, the meal was quite substantial.

Haruhiko carried the ramen noodles and left the kitchen.

Hotaru Hoshino was still taking a shower and hadn't come out yet.