Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

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Chapter 200: The Kitten Hoshino Hotaru

Living in the same prefecture, Izumo Shrine is not far away.

After Haruhiko had made up his mind, he greeted Tsuchimikado Mari.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro was engrossed in her research and ignored him.

Besides, she and Hoshino Aoi had some disagreements.

Telling her doesn't seem quite right either.

"Mari-neechan, I'm going to Izumo Shrine. I'll be back tonight."

Haruhiko led Tsuchimikado Mari to the riverbank before speaking.

Is that all you wanted to say?

Mari Tsuchimikado, who had been looking forward to it, rolled her eyes at him and said, "If you want to see your little girlfriend, then go. You don't need to tell me."

Haruhiko was silent.

What are you thinking?

Is this another attempt to torment me?

Don't you fifth-tier great demons get tired?

"She's not my girlfriend."

Haruhiko said defensively.

She is my sister-in-law.

Of course, I didn't dare say those words out loud.

"Who she is has nothing to do with me."

Tsuchimikado Mari's voice was cool, but a seductive look appeared on her face. "Take a good rest this afternoon, and I'll talk to you again tonight."

Are you sure you're just chatting?

Haruhiko looked at her; her eyes were quite beautiful, and they held undisguised thoughts.

Monsters think differently from humans.

She will clearly express what she wants to do.

"I'll have Tsuchimikado Ayaka drive you there."

Mari Tsuchimikado lowered her head, touched the corner of his mouth, and said.

The sudden fragrance and soft touch made Haruhiko somewhat reluctant to leave.

But this was ultimately a trap set by a fifth-tier demon.

Staying any longer would be unsustainable.

Haruhiko left the valley.

Upon reaching the entrance, Tsuchimikado Ayaka stepped forward and invited him to get into the car.

He sat in the passenger seat, resting with his eyes closed.

After an unknown amount of time, the red car finally stopped.

"Master."

Tsuchimikado Ayaka smiled and reminded him, "Remember to call me in advance, and I'll come pick you up."

Haruhiko nodded and got out of the car.

Unlike Inari Shrine, Izumo Shrine is not located on a mountain.

It is backed by Mount Yakumo, so there is no need to climb the mountain.

After passing through the torii gate and walking along the forest path, Haruhiko soon arrived in front of the main hall.

Izumo Shrine is one of the most famous shrines in Japan and attracts many tourists.

Fortunately, Haruhiko had been here once before and knew how to get to the back hall.

But he was stopped very quickly.

"The inner palace will not allow it... Oh, it's you."

The girl dressed as a shrine maiden showed a hint of surprise.

Haruhiko met many shrine maidens at the Izumo Shrine's October festival last time.

This young girl is one of them.

After hesitating for a moment, she let Haruhiko enter the inner hall.

Upon arriving at the rear hall, he looked around and quickly found himself in front of Hoshino Hotaru's room.

He raised his hand and knocked on the door.

A few seconds later, the door opened, and there stood Hoshino Hotaru, dressed as a shrine maiden.

She froze when she saw Haruhiko.

This was clearly unexpected.

The next second, she immediately threw herself into Haruhiko's arms and hugged him tightly with both hands.

Haruhiko looked down; her delicate face didn't show much emotion, but you could still sense her happiness.

He reached out and gently ruffled her black hair.

Hotaru Hoshino looked up at him.

Her small face, so close to mine, looked incredibly soft and fair.

Haruhiko couldn't help but lean forward and exchange lip readings with her.

Hotaru Hoshino's body suddenly relaxed.

She wrapped her arms around Haruhiko's neck, stood on tiptoe, and tried her best to respond.

Her little face turned rosy and she looked very cute.

Haruhiko noticed that Hoshino Hotaru seemed to be gradually returning to normal.

Of course, there is still a long way to go before things return to normal.

This is just her normal emotional reaction right now.

The rest were indifferent.

A few minutes later, Hotaru Hoshino caught her breath and regained her balance.

Because she wasn't wearing white socks, Haruhiko could clearly see a subtle pink tinge on her delicate feet.

Especially the heel, the area next to the toes.

It's because I was standing on tiptoe for a while.

"when did you come?"

Hotaru Hoshino's lips moved silently.

"just."

Haruhiko looked at her lips, glistening with moisture, and felt a little tempted.

Moreover, this spectacular scene was of their own making.

"Is there a problem?"

Hotaru Hoshino met his eyes and asked.

"fine."

Haruhiko closed the door and pulled her into the room. "I just missed you, so I came to see you."

Hotaru Hoshino stopped and turned to stare at him again.

Then, she stood on tiptoe again.

Because I took off my clogs, I was barefoot on the floor this time, with the backs of my feet arched.

Haruhiko was once again deprived of his ability to speak.

The two continued to communicate by lip reading.

When he was with Hoshino Hotaru, Haruhiko was quite well-behaved and did not make any advances.

It might be because of her personality.

Haruhiko always felt relatively calm.

After a brief entanglement, he patted Hotaru Hoshino's head.