Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Upon seeing this, Tsuchimikado Mari couldn't help but smile.

It's actually quite normal for Tachibana Yui to have feelings for Haruhiko.

After all, this was the first time she had met a man.

Moreover, the conditions are quite good.

In addition, Haruhiko's frequent physical advances gave Tachibana Yui a unique experience.

A seed was planted in her heart.

As long as Tachibana Yui realizes the problem, it will sprout.

Tsuchimikado Mari went to the bathroom.

She picked up her toothbrush, looked at herself in the mirror, and remembered Haruhiko's earlier rejection of her kiss.

"That little guy really got off easy."

After washing up, Tsuchimikado Mari went upstairs again.

Haruhiko is making talismans.

She didn't disturb them, but stood by the door, watching quietly.

After a long while, Haruhiko looked up and saw that the clock on the wall had reached five o'clock.

He sorted and categorized the talismans on the table and then put them into his storage ring.

It has to be said that he saved a lot of money just on the materials for the talismans.

Oh, it's so nice to be a kept man.

"Mari-neechan, when did you arrive?"

Haruhiko turned around and saw Tsuchimikado Mari, dressed in a bright red kimono, like a ball of fire.

He had been tortured for a full hour and almost developed a serious illness from the fever.

Seeing her now, I suddenly feel a bit overwhelmed.

But as the saying goes, "Big head, big head, no worries when it rains."

Even magma is not to be feared.

"I've been here for a while."

Tsuchimikado Mari beckoned with her finger and said, "I'll help you replenish your spiritual energy."

Haruhiko subconsciously looked at her red lips.

It must have just been lipsticked on; it's very glossy and bright.

It's completely different from its previous dull appearance.

He thought about it and then moved closer.

The lipstick smells nice.

Haruhiko secretly commented that there was no odor anymore, so he must have brushed his teeth.

"Shall we go back now?"

Tsuchimikado Mari took a breath of fresh air and asked.

"I'll take a shower before I leave."

Haruhiko paused for a moment, then said.

If Yukihime discovers lipstick marks on him, and not just on his lips, the consequences are predictable.

He will die a horrible death, the kind where he won't be able to get out of bed for days.

Are you afraid of Yukihime?

Tsuchimikado Mari stared at him and suddenly asked.

"Nothing."

Haruhiko coughed lightly and said, "Please wait for me for a moment, Mari-neechan."

After saying that, he fled in panic.

Tsuchimikado Mari watched his retreating figure with a faint smile on her face.

After taking a bath, Haruhiko changed into a new set of clothes.

He went to the living room, but only saw Tsuchimikado Mari.

"Where is Aunt Mashiro?"

Haruhiko asked.

"In my own room."

Tsuchimikado Mari pointed upstairs and said calmly, "I'll go get the car. Say hello to her and wait for me at the door."

"it is good."

That was Haruhiko's original plan.

After all, leaving without a word is not in accordance with etiquette.

He went upstairs, stood in front of Tachibana Yui's room, and knocked on the door.

A short while later, the gate opened, revealing Tsuchimikado Mashiro.

More accurately, she was her double.

Its towering figure almost completely blocked the door, giving people a strong sense of oppression.

"Aunt Mashiro?"

Haruhiko had some doubts about whether it was Tachibana Yui.

After all, she wouldn't use a body double at home.

Could it be that the stand-in has developed self-awareness?

No, Tachibana Yui said that her Stand doesn't have consciousness.

"You want to go back?"

Tsuchimikado Mashiro's calm yet imposing voice rang out.

"Ah."

"The person who can talk like this must be Tachibana Yui," Haruhiko nodded and said, "I'll just tell you and then I'll leave."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro remained silent.

Under his questioning gaze, she reached out her fair hand and rubbed his head a few times.

Suddenly, his hair was a mess.

Haruhiko was speechless.

I haven't shown any disrespect to your true form for a long time, yet you repay kindness with ingratitude.

hateful!

He raised his head, leaping over the snow-capped mountain as far as he could, and found those indifferent eyes hidden beneath the veil.

But he showed no fear and gave her a defiant look.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro withdrew his hand.

Knowing his personality, I knew he would definitely retaliate.

But there was a strange sense of anticipation.

She slammed the door shut, threw herself onto the bed, and a tsunami erupted.

"..."

Haruhiko twitched the corner of his mouth.

He felt that Tachibana was acting a little strange today.

But no matter what, he remembered this grudge.

He turned and went downstairs, getting into Tsuchimikado Mari's red car at the door.

Not long after, we arrived at the South Campus of the University of Tokyo.

"Should I speak with Yukihime?"

Tsuchimikado Mari looked up at Haruhiko outside the window and asked.

"Need not."

Haruhiko quickly waved his hand.

Given Tsuchimikado Mari's personality, it would be strange if she and Yukihime didn't end up fighting while chatting.

Besides, he's the one who suffers; he's caught in the middle, neither side getting the short end of the stick.

"As a man, you should be tougher."