Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Two blushes appeared on Hoshino Rin's face.

Because Hotaru Hoshino just called Haruhiko her brother-in-law.

This is undoubtedly her perverse sense of humor.

Haruhiko thought to himself that he would give her a good talking-to that night.

The most embarrassed or rather shy one was Hoshino Rin.

Although she liked Haruhiko and had feelings for him, she didn't make it clear.

Hoshino Rin's only consolation was that her younger sister was lip-reading.

Haruhiko couldn't understand.

Otherwise, she would definitely have to find a hole to crawl into.

My sister sends her greetings.

Hoshino Rin said, feigning composure.

"Hotaru, happy birthday."

Haruhiko smiled and said.

He noticed the change in Hoshino Rin's expression, but it wasn't the right time to ask questions.

The best approach is to act as if nothing happened.

"Thank you."

Hotaru Hoshino pointed to the living room and said, "Brother-in-law, come in, I'll make you some tea."

She said she was going in for tea.

Hoshino Rin turned her head and glanced at Hoshino Hotaru.

She had no idea that her sister would suddenly make such a joke today.

It's just... I don't know how to put it.

Actually, she was quite happy.

After all, her younger sister had accepted Haruhiko.

Hotaru Hoshino didn't notice Rin Hoshino's gaze.

She nodded, turned and went into the living room, heading towards the kitchen.

"Is no one else here for your birthday today?"

Haruhiko sat on the sofa and asked.

The two have known each other for many years and have celebrated several birthdays together.

But it was always unusually quiet, as if my birthday was just an ordinary day.

"Ah."

Hoshino Rin explained, "My mother said there's nothing to celebrate on my birthday."

A question suddenly flashed through Haruhiko's mind.

As is widely known, there are no men at Izumo Shrine.

So who is the father of Hoshino Rin and Hoshino Hotaru?

Haruhiko had previously believed that their father had died in an accident, so he hadn't mentioned it.

But now that he has become a psychic and met Tsuchimikado Mari and others, he has a deeper understanding of Izumo Shrine.

The claim that he died unexpectedly is probably incorrect.

He just couldn't ask Hoshino Rin directly.

Perhaps we can ask Hotaru Hoshino tonight.

"Let me do it."

When Hoshino Rin saw Hoshino Hotaru come out with a tea tray, she quickly got up.

"Need not."

Hotaru Hoshino shook her head and said.

She put down the tea tray, took out the teapot, and poured three cups of black tea.

"Thank you."

Hoshino Rin felt somewhat relieved.

My little sister is much more sensible today.

Hotaru Hoshino picked up another cup of black tea and handed it to Haruhiko.

"Thank you."

Haruhiko reached out and took the black tea, but suddenly paused.

While the two were taking turns, Hoshino Hotaru hooked her hand in his palm.

He glanced at Hoshino Rin subconsciously.

She was drinking tea and didn't notice Hoshino Hotaru's inappropriate behavior.

Haruhiko could only be thankful that Hoshino Rin wasn't a fifth-tier like Tsuchimikado Mari or Tachibana Yui.

He picked up his black tea and took a sip.

tasty.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

It's Hoshino Aoi.

She was dressed as a shrine maiden, her face expressionless.

"Aunt Kui."

Haruhiko stood up to greet him.

"We'll eat later."

Hoshino Aoi nodded and said.

Although she was aloof, she was the one who always cooked at home.

And he's a good cook.

Especially on birthdays, the feast is exceptionally lavish.

After she left, the three continued chatting.

More accurately, Haruhiko and Hoshino Rin were talking, while Hoshino Hotaru was listening.

Chapter 211 New Year's Blessings

Since there were three people involved, the conversation was actually quite normal.

Rin Hoshino would not discuss intimate topics with Haruhiko in front of Hotaru Hoshino.

The same applies to the reverse.

Of course, given Hoshino Rin's personality, she wouldn't get too intimate with Haruhiko when they were alone together.

But it's hard to say about Hotaru Hoshino.

Haruhiko and Hoshino Rin mainly talked about the Takamagahara Ruins.

As the number one shrine, Izumo Shrine, like the Tsuchimikado clan, was granted the right to form exploration teams.

In other words, there is a possibility that the two people could team up.

Haruhiko was already a member of the Edo Archaeological Bureau's Exploration Department, so it was acceptable for him not to reveal his connection to the Tsuchimikado clan.

It's possible, but actually forming a team isn't that easy.

The main difference is Hoshino Rin's identity.

Haruhiko was ultimately an outsider.

At this point, a question suddenly arose in his mind.

Why didn't Hoshino Aoi object to his relationship with the Hoshino sisters?

Isn't she afraid of getting into trouble?

After all, there has never been a male at Izumo Shrine.

If Haruhiko were to have a child with them one day, wouldn't that break the tradition?

We chatted casually for half an hour, and then it was time for dinner.

Haruhiko and the other two got up and sat down at the dining table.