Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

"Auntie Zhenbai, something's wrong with you."

Haruhiko was very curious to know what she was thinking.

"Where's the master?"

Tsuchimikado Mari took off her apron and came up.

"She's in trouble."

Haruhiko explained according to her reasoning.

"is it?"

Tsuchimikado Mari licked her lips and asked again, "Are you busy right now?"

"I want to make talismans."

Haruhiko's body trembled, and he quickly said.

He had just gone through a fierce battle that morning, where would he get so much energy?

"I'll help you."

Mari Tsuchimikado wore a charming smile.

Haruhiko suddenly remembered that Minami Utsunomiya had also said she would help him.

But in reality, it did more harm than good, adding more burden.

Since Tsuchimikado Mari said so, he could only nod.

The two men went upstairs.

The room was always well-stocked with supplies.

Haruhiko doesn't need to waste his time.

When he started making the talismans, he finally understood how Tsuchimikado Mari had helped him.

Each time she expended spiritual energy, she replenished it promptly.

By four o'clock in the afternoon, Haruhiko could no longer bear it.

I just lay down and didn't bother making any more talismans.

The efficiency in this situation is really not good.

Tachibana Yui suddenly opened her eyes.

She heard Tsuchimikado Mari's voice.

There were no obstacles or concerns whatsoever.

Tachibana Yui's face flushed crimson.

She raised her hand, and under the influence of psychic energy, the room became quiet again.

But her heart wouldn't stop; it was still pounding violently.

"Those two despicable bastards!"

Tachibana Yui buried her face in the quilt, her pair of jade feet swinging back and forth, looking very restless.

She didn't understand why she was so angry.

After a long while, she poked her head out.

Tachibana Yui stared blankly at the ceiling, suddenly remembering the kiss from before.

She subconsciously licked the corner of her mouth.

The feeling was dizzy, yet strange.

What would it be like to be like Tsuchimikado Mari?

"Tsuchimikado Mashiro, what are you thinking!"

Tachibana Yui snapped out of her daze, her face turning bright red with embarrassment once more.

time flies.

At six o'clock in the afternoon, Tsuchimikado Mari, having eaten and drunk her fill, let Haruhiko go.

After he took another shower, I took him home.

After getting off the bus, Haruhiko saw a familiar figure, and his face immediately froze.

It's Yukihime.

Instead of waiting at home, she stood at the door.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Mari Tsuchimikado said with a faint smile.

There was also a hint of smugness in his tone.

Haruhiko glared at her.

Is now the time to add fuel to the fire?

Tsuchimikado Mari playfully stuck out her tongue.

"Haruhiko."

When Yukihime saw this, she was immediately angry, but she didn't show it.

Haruhiko thought to himself that he was in trouble.

He knows Yukihime very well.

Because of Tsuchimikado Mari's instigation, he's the one who's going to suffer.

"I'm hungry, let's go home for dinner."

Haruhiko quickly stepped forward, his face full of flattery.

"Ah."

Yukihime's stern face softened into a gentle smile. "Don't stay out so long next time."

Although it was just a casual remark, in the current context it is undoubtedly a provocation.

Mari Tsuchimikado naturally understood the implied meaning.

This is home.

She is an outsider, while Yukihime is family.

Just as Tsuchimikado Mari was about to speak, Haruhiko interrupted her.

"See you tomorrow, Mari-neechan."

"..."

Tsuchimikado Mari pouted.

Out of respect for Haruhiko, she decided to give in for now.

After all, she was quite satisfied with today.

Haruhiko breathed a sigh of relief after Tsuchimikado Mari drove away.

What do you do outside every day?

Yuki suddenly asked again.

"I didn't do anything special, just cultivated."

Haruhiko's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly said...

"Practice?"

Yuki reached out and flicked his forehead. "Don't think I can't guess."

Haruhiko smiled awkwardly, not daring to be stubborn.

I'll deal with you tonight.

Yuki glanced at him and then pulled him into the living room.

Upon hearing this, Haruhiko's face immediately turned ugly.

The nights are going to be tough.

I'm going to get a lesson from Yukihime again.

And it's definitely going to be extremely excessive.

Haruhiko had no choice but to face the challenge head-on.

Although Yukihime has a gentle personality, she is even more terrifying when she gets angry.

Fortunately, she didn't really care what Haruhiko did outside.

The reason for her anger was Tsuchimikado Mari's provocation.

However, it must be said that Yukihime has developed a slight sense of crisis.