Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Soon, the knocking sounded again.

"Let's go."

Tsuchimikado Mari got up, put on her high heels, and opened the door.

It was Takahashi Kazuki.

After greeting everyone, she said, "The teleportation array is open. Follow me."

Haruhiko closed the door and, standing side by side with Tsuchimikado Mari, returned to the ground under the guidance of Takahashi Kisaragi.

This time, the exit wasn't in Shinjuku Ward, but in an office building in Bunkyo Ward.

Kisaragi Takahashi did not appear with them.

Tsuchimikado Mari took out her phone and made a call.

A short while later, her red car appeared at the entrance of the office building.

"You drive."

Tsuchimikado Mari handed the key to Haruhiko and said.

She wanted to drink some water.

After all, I was thirsty.

Haruhiko understood what she meant.

He opened the door and got into the driver's seat.

"Today's class has begun."

Tsuchimikado Mari rested her head on his lap again.

Haruhiko remained expressionless as he drove.

He breathed a sigh of relief when he arrived at Tachibana Yui's mansion.

Fortunately, there was no car accident.

Mainly on the latter half of the journey, he was driving while fatigued.

Add to that the teaching from Tsuchimikado Mari, and it becomes incredibly difficult to keep up.

If you're not careful, you could die in a double car accident.

But it's not over yet.

Haruhiko thought for a moment and then drove the car to the underground parking garage.

After stopping, he looked at the restless Tsuchimikado Mari.

But her teacher ignored him and continued drinking her beverage.

The atmosphere became quiet.

Only the sound of Tsuchimikado Mari drinking water could be heard.

Haruhiko felt his eyelids growing heavier.

Sure enough, it's easiest to doze off in class.

Even a third-tier demon body couldn't withstand it.

Fortunately, Tsuchimikado Mari woke him up in time.

"Go see your master."

Tsuchimikado Mari took out her makeup mirror, glanced at it, and said, "I'll go touch up my lipstick first; it's completely faded."

"Okay, Mari-neechan."

Haruhiko had met him once before, so it wasn't surprising.

He got out of the car, closed the door, and then exhaled.

My legs go numb from sitting for too long.

Especially since Tsuchimikado Mari's head had been resting on his lap the whole time, it made him even more numb.

Haruhiko left the underground parking garage, took out his key, and opened the door.

Upon hearing the noise, Tachibana Yui immediately stood up, a slight smile playing on her lips, and looked at him.

But he quickly realized something was wrong and immediately became serious.

"came back?"

Tachibana Yui asked calmly, "How did it go? Did you get the item?"

"I've received it."

Haruhiko took off his shoes, walked into the living room, sat opposite her, and handed her the five sections of bamboo.

"It is indeed the bamboo of the Heavenly Maiden's destiny."

Tachibana Yui took it in her hand, examined it for a moment, then nodded and said.

"I'll have to trouble Aunt Mashiro to help me prepare the ceremony later."

Haruhiko clasped his hands together and pleaded.

"no problem."

Tachibana Yui couldn't help but slightly raise her chin, saying with a hint of pride, "It's just a small matter, I can get it done today."

As she spoke, she took out her phone and called Tsuchimikado Ayaka, providing a bunch of information.

The job change ceremony is not something that can be accomplished simply by having a bamboo with the Heavenly Star of the Woman.

It involves many steps and additional materials.

If Haruhiko were to prepare it himself, it would probably take him several months to gather all the materials.

But Tachibana Yui can be dealt with in a day.

This is the power of a rich young girl.

While she was on the phone, Tsuchimikado Mari came out from upstairs.

Haruhiko glanced at it subconsciously.

She had changed into a red kimono, resembling a flame, both beautiful and dangerous.

Her hair was tied up and pinned up at the back of her head, which added a touch of elegance.

And her lips were painted with red lipstick.

Noticing Haruhiko's gaze, Tsuchimikado Mari glanced at Tachibana Yui, who was on the phone, and her kimono suddenly slipped off her shoulder.

Large swaths of snow-white skin were exposed to the air, but the most eye-catching feature was the butterfly that seemed to be alive.

Haruhiko was certain that this was absolutely intentional.

But he wasn't the shy type; such a beautiful view was something he naturally had to appreciate.

Tsuchimikado Mari's lips curled slightly, and her kimono almost slipped off the track, revealing the majestic snow-capped mountains.

Haruhiko subconsciously swallowed.

As expected of a teacher.

He looked away.

Watching any further will only cause you more trouble.

"Okay!"

Tachibana Yui put away her phone and smiled, "It's all taken care of. The materials will be delivered soon."

As she spoke, she turned to look at Tsuchimikado Mari.

Her kimono miraculously returned to its original position, making her look aloof and unapproachable.

What about your business?

Tachibana Yui nodded slightly as a greeting.

"Of course, there is no problem."

"It was Tsuchimikado Mari who said calmly."

She sat down next to Haruhiko and took his hand in front of Tachibana Yui.

"...?"

Haruhiko suffered cardiac arrest.

"The young master has advanced to the third level."

Mari Tsuchimikado channeled her spiritual energy to check everything and said, "There's nothing wrong."

"Level 3?"

Tachibana Yui's anger instantly turned into astonishment.

"Ah."