Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

"Owner."

Minami Utsunomiya bowed gracefully, then glanced at Mina Utsunomiya, who seemed to be completely drunk, and chuckled, "She's really useless."

"I am your master, after all."

Qingyan stepped forward, patted him lightly twice, and asked, "Aren't you afraid of her punishing you in the future?"

"You are my master now."

Minami Utsunomiya leaned into his arms, exhaled a fragrant breath, and said, "I am willing to accept all your punishments."

This woman is indeed good at judging the situation.

Haruhiko glanced at the smeared face in front of him and said, "Go take a shower."

Minami Utsunomiya nodded.

After she left, Haruhiko plopped down on the sofa.

He didn't shower again because he had already showered with Mina Utsunomiya.

Haruhiko looked at the documents on the coffee table.

Just then, my phone vibrated.

He took it out and saw that it was a message from Hoshino Hotaru.

More accurately, it's a photograph.

The background of the photo is shrouded in mist, and even with the lights on, it's still difficult to see clearly.

Only Hotaru Hoshino was clearly visible.

She leaned against the bathroom glass, picked up her phone, and took a selfie.

Haruhiko licked the corner of his mouth.

For some reason, he felt as if summer had arrived early, and it was exceptionally hot.

I want to eat ice cream.

However, he is quite calm now.

Haruhiko sent a message after thinking about it: "Take a good shower and don't play on your phone."

He received a reply very quickly.

It's an emoticon.

He looked a little unhappy.

Haruhiko couldn't help but smile. Still throwing a tantrum?

However, he could imagine how adorable she would look.

"If you're free tomorrow, how about we explore some ruins together?"

Haruhiko thought for a moment and then asked.

Hotaru Hoshino, regardless of her personality or family background, would not care about the so-called gains from the ruins.

Bringing her along is not important; in fact, it can increase our combat strength.

Of course, the most important thing is being able to be together.

"it is good!"

Hotaru Hoshino answered immediately.

I'll let you know the time tomorrow.

Haruhiko suddenly remembered something.

The ruins we visited this time belonged to Ōkuninushi, the deity worshipped at Izumo Shrine.

Is Hoshino Hotaru's behavior blasphemous?

"The ruins we visited are related to the god Ōkuninushi."

Haruhiko didn't hide anything and asked directly, "Is it appropriate for you to go?"

"It's ok."

Hotaru Hoshino typed back, "I don't believe in gods."

Haruhiko was stunned.

Being a shrine maiden and not believing in gods is truly a heinous act.

Even though the gods have disappeared, priests and priestesses are still quite different.

Even when at a shrine, most people still maintain a deep reverence for the gods.

It is indeed rare for Hoshino Hotaru, as a shrine maiden of Izumo Shrine, to react in this way.

However, Haruhiko didn't ask.

Because, like Hoshino Hotaru, he did not believe in the gods of Japan.

In his view, he was just a later-stage big boss.

After ending her conversation with Hoshino Hotaru, Utsunomiya Minami walked out of the bathroom.

She was only wrapped in a bath towel, which covered her vital areas, and as she walked, her body undulated, making her exceptionally alluring.

She was obviously doing it on purpose.

"Owner."

Minami Utsunomiya leaned closer and asked, "Are you hungry?"

A rich aroma wafted over.

It has her natural scent, and also the fragrance of the shower gel.

At the same time, there was a faint warmth.

Haruhiko did not eat lunch.

I wasn't hungry at first, but after hearing what she said, I did feel a little hungry.

Since it was still early, he nodded.

Minami Utsunomiya took a few steps back, took off her bath towel, and changed into a maid outfit.

She glanced at Haruhiko, who was staring intently at her, and went to the kitchen with a satisfied smile.

She opened the kitchen door and began to cook.

Haruhiko closed his eyes to rest and sat waiting.

A dozen minutes later, the food was served.

Minami Utsunomiya only prepared one pair of chopsticks and didn't give any to Haruhiko.

He was forced to be a patient and received the highest level of treatment.

Although Yuki does this occasionally at home, different people have different experiences.

After eating, Haruhiko was full in every sense of the word.

Ignoring Minami Utsunomiya's attempts to persuade him to stay, he began his training.

Because it wasn't in the Nyotengu Ruins, he was practicing sorcery.

That evening, he left the Red Phoenix Villa.

When he got home, he saw Yukihime practicing the Yuki-onna Breathing Technique.

She was still wearing a white, tight-fitting tank top and shorts.

The only difference is that my hair is tied in a ponytail today.

Compared to her usual long, straight black hair—oh wait, I mean long, straight white hair—she exudes more vitality and a relaxed vibe.

Haruhiko looked at her, pondering a question.

The Utsunomiya clan does not have any fifth-tier psychics.

The ruins are also related to the god Ōkuninushi.

He was worried about encountering danger.

He had already promised Hoshino Hotaru that he would take her there.

Bringing Yukihime along would inevitably cause unnecessary disputes.

Haruhiko turned to look at Jinguji Fuyumi on the sofa.

He pondered for a moment and decided that bringing her along would be more appropriate.

As a white fox, no one would notice her.

If she doesn't encounter a fifth-tier opponent, she doesn't need to intervene.

If such an encounter were to occur, her abilities would be more than sufficient to handle it.

Haruhiko walked to the sofa and glanced at Yukihime.