Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

But he quickly realized that the most famous, or rather the most effective, thing about Izumo Shrine is helping people find love.

This is not suitable for him.

His special physique is similar to that of Tang Sanzang in "Journey to the West".

Every female demon wanted to eat him or marry him.

It's because Tang Sanzang was an enlightened monk who was able to control himself.

But Haruhiko doesn't have many bottom lines.

With just a little force, you can cross the line.

"Haruhiko-kun."

Hoshino Rin jogged to a shop and turned back to wave at him.

The shrine maiden outfit didn't reveal any glimpses of her figure, but every move she made exuded a strong sense of girlishness.

This is completely different from Yukihime or Tsuchimikado Mari.

Haruhiko couldn't help but smile.

He walked over and found it was a shop selling masks.

Most of the masks are based on monsters.

This is a custom originating from the New Year.

The adults wore masks to pretend to be monsters, while the children threw beans to scare them away.

"Which one do you like?"

Hoshino Rin pointed to the masks hanging on the wall and said, "You're a guest today, so please choose whatever you like."

"That fox mask."

Haruhiko glanced around and said with a smile, "I live at the Inari Shrine, so I'm considered a priest of the Inari God."

"Hmm, I want a cat mask."

After thinking for a moment, Hoshino Rin said.

She has a black cat to ward off demons, and she also loves cats.

The shopkeeper took off two masks and handed them to Hoshino Rin.

Haruhiko didn't offer to pay, and truly experienced what it felt like to be kept by a rich girl.

In fact, Hoshino Rin is indeed wealthy.

In this spiritual world, shrines often possess considerable wealth.

It's the same principle as how ancient temples were quite wealthy.

Haruhiko put on a mask, revealing only his eyes.

The same goes for Hoshino Rin.

The two smiled at each other and continued on their way.

The main attraction of shopping is the lively atmosphere.

Haruhiko didn't really like it.

But Hoshino Rin seemed quite happy, perhaps because she rarely goes out to play.

We stopped frequently along the way and bought quite a few trinkets and snacks.

The sunlight overhead gradually weakened.

After shopping for three hours, Hoshino Rin finally stopped.

They were in front of a park at that moment.

"Haruhiko-kun."

Hoshino Rin took a few steps forward and sat on the swing.

A gentle breeze lifted her shrine maiden robes, revealing her fair and slender legs.

Haruhiko glanced at her, then sat down next to her and started swinging on the swing as well.

The two walked around for a long time without saying a word, and the atmosphere became much calmer.

However, lively sounds could still be heard from time to time in the distance.

Hoshino Rin turned to look at Haruhiko.

He was wearing a mask, so his expression was not visible.

She quickly looked away and gazed at the street in the distance.

For her, this year's birthday was the best one yet.

In previous years, Haruhiko would give her gifts, but he wouldn't accompany her around like this.

The main reason was that they lived in different worlds at that time, with a huge gap in their social status.

They're both psionicists now, so there's a possibility they could get together.

Hoshino Rin pursed her lips, a smile appearing on her face.

The future may be troublesome, but there is always hope.

A dozen minutes later, the swing stopped.

"Haruhiko-kun, let's go back."

Hoshino Rin removed her mask and chuckled.

Haruhiko was slightly startled.

In the warm sunlight, the girl's fair and delicate face was tinged with a sallow hue.

But her bright smile and eyes made her seem to sparkle.

"Ah."

Haruhiko nodded.

The two people returned the same way.

This time, we didn't waste any time on the road and quickly returned to Izumo Shrine.

"Perfect timing, there are far fewer people now, let's go pray for blessings."

Hoshino Rin glanced around, then immediately found an opening and moved closer.

Haruhiko followed closely behind her.

After queuing for a few minutes, it was their turn.

"Shhh."

Hoshino Rin raised her index finger.

Because the young shrine maiden in charge of drawing lots for blessings was about to reveal her identity.

She noticed Haruhiko and a look of realization crossed her face.

Upon seeing this, Hoshino Rin's expression stiffened, and she looked somewhat unnatural.

"Guest, are you seeking a marriage partner?"

The young witch smiled slightly and asked in a teasing tone.

Although Hoshino Rin is the heir to the Izumo Shrine, she has a kind personality and therefore gets along well with many priests and shrine maidens.

But right now, she'd rather be a bit cold like Hoshino Hotaru than face such an awkward situation.

"no!"

Hoshino Rin blushed slightly and said, "I wish for good fortune!"

"really?"

The young witch asked with a smile.

"real!"

Hoshino Rin glanced at Haruhiko secretly and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that he didn't react.

But for some reason, I also felt a little disappointed.

The young shaman stopped teasing her and handed her the bamboo skewer container.

Hoshino Rin's expression returned to normal somewhat. She took a deep breath and began to draw lots.

Soon, there were results.

She looked nervous as she picked up the slip of paper.

As the heir to the Izumo Shrine, she naturally knew how to interpret fortune slips.

A smile appeared on Hoshino Rin's face.

It's very auspicious.