Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

However, due to the range of motion, all sorts of mysterious scenery were on full display.

Haruhiko watched her disappear into the kitchen before reluctantly turning his gaze away.

After lying down for a while, he went to the bathroom to wash his hands, and then sat down at the dining table to wait.

A dozen minutes later, dinner was freshly prepared.

It's tuna sushi with miso soup.

It's quite simple.

Sushi is made with rice, so it can be eaten as a meal.

After the meal, Yukihime took Haruhiko to take a bath.

After a day of cultivation, I had quite a bit of a smell on my body.

In the bathtub, Haruhiko let out a comfortable sigh.

It's really good.

In particular, Yukihime diligently helped him wash.

Haruhiko didn't need to do anything; every inch of his skin became clean and clear.

It just takes a long time.

Two hours later, Haruhiko lay in bed and drifted off to sleep.

a new day.

Yukihime has already prepared breakfast.

However, she left early because she was busy with her cultivation.

Haruhiko ate bread and drank fresh milk, then left Nanen and went to the University of Tokyo.

During class, he received a message from Tsuchimikado Mari.

It is said that the Edo Archaeological Bureau has formulated a preliminary plan for the expansion of the Takamagahara ruins.

The Grand Palace is controlled by the Psionic Council, which is composed of sixteen factions.

The Edo Archaeological Bureau was directly under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Palace.

Therefore, the initial plan is to add sixteen new exploration teams, with each company responsible for one team.

Previously, the Edo Archaeological Bureau's Exploration Department had a total of nine teams, which has now increased to twenty-five teams.

The Takamagahara ruins have five levels, but only three levels have been fully explored so far.

The fourth layer is only a small part, and the fifth layer has not been developed at all.

According to the Edo Archaeological Bureau's plan, the newly added sixteen teams can only explore the fourth and fifth levels.

In a sense, it felt like being a guinea pig.

The reason why the Edo Archaeological Bureau only explored the first three layers for so long is because they suffered heavy losses and made slow progress on the last two layers.

Even so, the sixteen major powers readily accepted these conditions.

Something is better than nothing.

Moreover, the greater the danger, the higher the potential reward.

In addition, there are many other restrictions.

The two most important ones.

One is that each team has a maximum of thirty people.

One requirement is that 30% of the proceeds from the archaeological site be handed over to the Edo Archaeological Bureau.

Haruhiko had been eagerly awaiting this news.

Although he was a member of the Edo Archaeological Bureau, he was ultimately just a member.

Everything they received had to be handed over; they had little say in what to do with it.

The Tsuchimikado clan was different; they could have whatever they wanted.

It can also help him level up by killing monsters.

In addition, there is some room for maneuver to help the Utsunomiya clan.

For example, you could divide the team into smaller groups of ten people.

Of course, there will definitely be a price to pay.

As for the conditions, Haruhiko will let Mina Utsunomiya negotiate them.

Even though we're family, we still need to be meticulous when necessary.

After class, Haruhiko called Tsuchimikado Mari.

There's not much to say, really. I just told her to call me whenever there are any ruins in the future.

Haruhiko paid a heavy price for this.

That means you can never refuse Tsuchimikado Mari's invitation to fight, no matter what.

Even if it means walking into a sea of ​​fire, we must face it head-on.

Haruhiko really went all out.

However, it is worthwhile to make a short-term investment in exchange for future security.

There will come a day when Tsuchimikado Mari will beg for mercy and admit defeat.

Just then, Haruhiko's vision went black.

He was blindfolded, and at the same time, someone jumped onto his back.

With his keen senses, Haruhiko began to ponder the big and small issues.

First, they eliminated Tsuchimikado Mari, Yukihime, and others, then removed Tachibana Yui, leaving only the Hoshino Rin and Hoshino Hotaru sisters.

But Hoshino Rin wouldn't be that direct, so there's only one answer.

"firefly."

Haruhiko put away his phone and said with a smile.

He reached out and lifted Hoshino Hotaru's buttocks with both hands to prevent her from falling.

Light returned to my eyes.

Haruhiko turned his head slightly and saw Hoshino Hotaru.

His guess was indeed correct.

Hey.

If it were Tsuchimikado Mari or Yukihime, he might not have been able to guess.

But Hoshino Rin and Hoshino Hotaru are just right in the middle, not too big or too small.

Hotaru Hoshino wrapped her arms around Haruhiko, leaned forward slightly, and brought her mouth close to his lips to begin lip-reading.

They let him go a few minutes later.

Haruhiko licked his lips, and could taste the lipstick.

Of all the women he knew, only Hoshino Rin and Hoshino Hotaru used lipstick.

Tsuchimikado Mari and Yukihime like to use lipstick, while Jinguji Fuyumi and Tachibana Yui don't use any at all.

They all tasted pretty good, though I don't know what ingredients they were made of.

Haruhiko snapped out of his daze and looked around.

Being located in a tree-lined path with no other students around, they went unnoticed.

He originally intended to meet Chiyome.

But now we have to change our minds for the time being.

Haruhiko carried her on his back to the rooftop where he occasionally ate lunch.

He laid out a tablecloth, and the two sat down side by side.

"Did you sneak out again?"

Haruhiko stared at Hoshino Hotaru's delicate, doll-like face and said with a smile.

The tone was slightly teasing.

Hotaru Hoshino wasn't angry; on the contrary, she was slightly pleased.

She nodded.

Hoshino Rin was indeed unaware that she had come out this time.

Calling it a sneak run wouldn't be wrong.

"It's so cute."

Haruhiko couldn't help but reach out and pinch her soft cheek.