Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

She knew Tsuchimikado Mari's personality quite well.

If this continues, all sorts of rumors will start circulating.

Tachibana Yui gave a soft snort, turned around, and went downstairs.

She walked faster than usual.

The feet, encased in white socks, made a soft sound on the stairs.

Haruhiko followed behind her, and could clearly see the elegant and taut curve of her calves.

Above that was a black nightgown, which blocked out all vision.

Has someone made you angry?

Tsuchimikado Mari sat at the dining table, resting her chin on her hands, watching Tachibana Yui with great interest.

After so many years of getting to know each other, she could tell something was wrong at a glance.

"no!"

Tachibana Yui said with dissatisfaction.

Tsuchimikado Mari's lips curled slightly, and she turned her gaze to Haruhiko.

"Let's eat quickly."

Haruhiko quickly changed the subject.

He sat opposite Tsuchimikado Mari, picked up his chopsticks, and casually picked up a piece of tempura.

A faint aroma of fried food filled the air.

Haruhiko put it in his mouth and immediately felt a crunchy sensation; the texture and taste were both excellent.

As expected of Tsuchimikado Mari.

This culinary skill surpasses that of a professional chef.

It's actually normal.

After all, it has lived for a thousand years.

Anything, with the accumulation of time, will become skillful enough.

Just then, Haruhiko suddenly paused.

He noticed the texture of the stockings.

Tachibana Yui was wearing white socks, and whose feet they were clearly meant to be was obvious.

Haruhiko looked up at Tsuchimikado Mari.

She smiled faintly.

He didn't speak, and there was nothing unusual about him.

But Haruhiko knew this was her revenge for not answering him earlier.

He twitched the corner of his mouth, but ignored him.

It’s not the first time anyway.

But Tachibana Yui doesn't think so.

As a fifth-tier psychic, she naturally noticed the two people's subtle movements.

It was a bit too stimulating for her.

In addition, there was a feeling of annoyance.

She couldn't help but look at Tsuchimikado Mari.

"Isn't it delicious?"

Tsuchimikado Mari twirled her hair with her long, slender fingers, her delicate and pretty face immediately showing confusion.

She's pretending to be stupid.

Tachibana Yui was so angry that she showed her little tiger teeth.

"Auntie Mashiro".

Haruhiko freed himself from Tsuchimikado Mari's black-stockinged feet, then picked up a piece of tempura and placed it in Tachibana Yui's bowl.

This action was unexpected by both of them.

Tsuchimikado Mari remained calm and glanced at Haruhiko.

She made no further move.

But Haruhiko knew he might be in big trouble later.

Tachibana Yui opened her mouth.

She looked at the tempura in her bowl, then picked it up with her chopsticks and put it in her mouth.

As the rich aroma spread, her mood gradually calmed down.

This guy, at least he has a conscience.

Tachibana Yui thought about it and didn't say anything more.

Lunch ended in a quiet atmosphere.

Mari Tsuchimikado, carrying her bowl and chopsticks, leisurely got up and went to the kitchen.

"I have already sent someone to the Takamagahara ruins to inform them about the Utsunomiya clan."

For some reason, Tachibana felt a little uneasy, so she subtly shifted her attention.

"Thank you, Aunt Mashiro."

Haruhiko sat opposite her, looked at her, and said with a smile.

The ruins of Takamagahara could not communicate with the ground.

If you want to send a notification, you have to send someone down.

Below, the Tsuchimikado clan had twenty exploration team members.

Although ten slots were allocated to the Utsunomiya clan, their overall strength was no worse than that of other exploration teams.

Since the quantity is small, we should improve the quality.

Generally speaking, out of thirty exploration team members, there will be seven or eight fourth-tier psionicists.

The Tsuchimikado clan will have a relatively larger number of members to balance overall strength.

"Easy to do."

Tachibana Yui avoided looking at Haruhiko and spoke as calmly as possible.

"That's not the case for the Utsunomiya clan."

Haruhiko found her reaction increasingly adorable.

Tachibana Yui subconsciously clenched the corner of her pajamas.

She was thinking of leaving.

But I also felt that it would be too embarrassing.

"Utsunomiya clan."

Tachibana Yui paused, then asked, "Why did you stay?"

Haruhiko was somewhat puzzled upon hearing this.

"You know, if nothing unexpected happens, you will inherit the Tsuchimikado clan."

Seeing his expression, Tachibana Yui added, "There is no need to support the Utsunomiya clan any longer."

"Does Aunt Mashiro mean she wants to take me as her sugar daddy?"

Haruhiko couldn't help but smile.

Tachibana seemed about to speak but hesitated.

She subconsciously wanted to refute.

But upon closer reflection, this statement seems to be correct.

It just seems so.

Because "sugar baby" can also have other meanings.

It's much more than just inheritance.

It usually implies a special transaction between men and women.

Tachibana Yui jumped up and turned to walk upstairs.

He only left one sentence: "I have something to take care of."

Haruhiko looked at her back with some surprise.

Although it was brief, wasn't her face a little red just now?