Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

"This is troublesome, Rin."

Haruhiko then explained earnestly, "Mainly because I plan to get up early tomorrow to pay New Year's visits, I'll come to Izumo Shrine again next time."

"It's ok."

Hoshino Rin paused slightly, then shifted her gaze to the teacup in her hand.

Being stared at by those sincere eyes made her feel a little flustered.

"Maybe we won't need to do it next time."

Haruhiko noticed her reaction and couldn't help but smile. "We'll meet again at the Takamagahara Ruins soon."

"Too."

Hoshino Rin took a deep breath, trying to remain calm, and said, "Izumo Shrine has already begun searching for ruins. Once it's confirmed, I'll ask my mother if Haruhiko-kun can participate."

and many more.

Isn't this idea a bit outrageous?

Haruhiko didn't believe that Hoshino Aoi would let him participate.

After all, it is a relic unique to Izumo Shrine.

He was ultimately an outsider.

Haruhiko's previous idea was to participate in the archaeological site project, a collaboration between Izumo Shrine and the Edo Archaeological Bureau.

the reason is simple.

The newly formed exploration team can only develop the ruins on the fourth and fifth levels.

These ruins are fraught with danger, and often a single force is unable to handle them.

The best approach is cooperation.

The partners for cooperation can be other forces.

However, the sixteen factions are all in a relationship of superficial cooperation but actual competition.

At this point, the Edo Archaeological Bureau became the best option.

They have extensive experience with archaeological sites and there is little competition.

But since Hoshino Rin said that, Haruhiko naturally wouldn't expose her.

The three of them watched TV and chatted until five o'clock in the afternoon when Hoshino Aoi pushed open the door and entered.

A shrine is actually quite similar to a company.

The priests and priestesses went to and from get off work on time.

They made a lot of money.

Similar to monks.

On the contrary, swordsmen and onmyoji are destined to be busier.

In order to support the family, we have to find a way to make money.

Shrines and temples are places where you can just sit back and wait for money to come to you.

Especially the wealthy among ordinary people, who are often willing to pay a high price for blessings.

Dinner was no longer red bean rice; it returned to normal.

After all, we had already eaten lunch.

Because Hoshino Aoi was there, the meal was quite quiet.

After the event was over, Haruhiko said he wanted to leave.

Hoshino Aoi simply nodded without saying anything.

It felt as if Haruhiko was an insignificant person.

She doesn't care what anyone does.

But those who know her will understand how special Haruhiko is at Izumo Shrine.

No man has ever stayed here for an extended period of time before.

Not to mention his close relationship with both heirs of the Izumo Shrine.

"Haruhiko-kun, see you another day."

Hoshino Rin waved her hand.

Haruhiko, standing in the middle of the teleportation array, responded with a smile.

Only Hotaru Hoshino looked at him with a cold expression.

As the teleportation array activated, Haruhiko disappeared.

"Hotaru, let's go back."

Hoshino Rin calmed down and patted her younger sister's head.

Hotaru Hoshino glanced at her, then turned and left.

Sometimes I'm actually quite envious of you.

Hoshino Rin couldn't help but smile, "This personality really means she doesn't care about anything."

She returned to the living room and found that Hoshino Hotaru was gone.

Knowing her sister as she does, she's definitely going to cultivate again.

Hoshino Rin didn't pay any attention and went to the bathroom to take a shower.

When Haruhiko opened his eyes again, he was already in Tokyo.

However, it was still in Hoshino Rin's little villa.

He waited a moment, and then the teleportation array flashed, and Hoshino Hotaru appeared.

Haruhiko smiled and stepped forward.

Hotaru Hoshino activated the teleportation array again, and the two returned to the rear hall of Izumo Shrine.

She led Haruhiko away quickly.

Rin Hoshino was taking a shower and didn't notice Hotaru Hoshino's behavior at all.

The main reason is that she didn't expect such an outrageous thing to happen, so she didn't have any awareness of taking precautions.

Hoshino Aoi looked up.

The fluctuations from the teleportation array might be imperceptible to others.

But she was a fifth-tier psychic, and in her eyes, she was as obvious as a light bulb.

Besides, this is Izumo Shrine.

If they can't even detect this little bit of movement, then their demise isn't far off.

Hoshino Aoi quickly lowered her head again.

She ignored Haruhiko's return.

The two arrived at Hoshino Hotaru's room.

Haruhiko was actually visiting for the first time.

He stayed in a guest room last time he was resting.

Hotaru Hoshino's room is quite normal.

There weren't many pink items, nor were there any dolls or the like.

Haruhiko recalled Hoshino Rin's previous comments.

She said her sister was a cultivation fanatic and had no other hobbies.

A click sounded.

Haruhiko instinctively turned around and saw that Hoshino Hotaru had locked the door from the inside.

He was stunned. What kind of operation was this?

Are you afraid he'll run away?

Haruhiko couldn't help but smile.

He glanced at the alarm clock on the table; it was only 7:30.

Going to bed is definitely too early.

"firefly."

Haruhiko sat on the edge of the bed and said, "Let's talk about you."

Hotaru Hoshino's expression froze for a moment.

The initial anticipation and joy in my heart were temporarily suppressed.

She hesitated for a moment, then nodded.