Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Hoshino Rin said somewhat embarrassedly, "Don't pay any attention to them."

With her abilities, she could naturally hear the sudden murmurs of discussion.

Not only those three girls, but also the other classmates.

The main reason is that Hoshino Rin is an absolute star at school.

"fine."

Haruhiko smiled and walked outside with her, saying, "This little bit of gossip is nothing."

Why did you come to pick me up today?

Hoshino Rin reached out and gently brushed a strand of hair behind her ear.

She felt both happy and a little shy.

Being noticed by so many people was still a bit uncomfortable for her.

"Can't I come?"

Haruhiko said in a serious tone, "You're my girlfriend."

Hoshino Rin was stunned by what she heard, feeling a little embarrassed. She turned her head away, a faint blush appearing on her face.

To be honest, after Haruhiko confessed to her, he didn't contact her for several days, and she even wondered if she was dreaming.

What happened that day did not actually happen.

"I'm sorry, I've been really busy these past few days."

Haruhiko quickly changed his tune, laughing, "You'd never guess what I've been through."

"what?"

Hoshino Rin's curiosity was piqued, and she turned to look at him, her expression returning to normal.

Haruhiko raised an eyebrow slightly.

It seems that Hoshino Aoi didn't tell her about the ruins of Ōkuninushi.

He discovered that Hoshino Hotaru, being a fellow heir, knew even more secrets.

Why is that?

Because of Hoshino Hotaru's role and personality?

Haruhiko was unaware of the reason behind it.

But since Hoshino Aoi hadn't said anything, as her partner, he wouldn't rashly reveal the secret.

After all, spirit ore is very valuable.

He didn't want to lose the opportunity to make money.

"We visited the ruins of Abe no Seimei."

Haruhiko then began to talk about the second ruin.

"Abe Seimei?"

Hoshino Rin became interested as expected.

Abe no Seimei is famous not only among Onmyoji.

All psionicists have heard his legend.

His twelve shikigami, in particular, are what everyone dreams of.

"Ah."

Haruhiko nodded and gave a brief account of his experience.

Of course, the specific gains were omitted.

It wasn't that he didn't trust Hoshino Rin, but rather that the Tsuchimikado clan was also involved.

Even so, it is already astonishing enough.

After all, it has Abe no Seimei's shikigami, Tengu.

"As expected, you really have to go to the ruins to see things that you can't see in textbooks."

Hoshino Rin said with some emotion.

"Haven't any ruins been discovered at your Izumo Shrine recently?"

Haruhiko couldn't help but ask.

From what she said, she has been at school all this time and has not gone out.

"How can it be so easy?"

Hoshino Rin took a few steps forward, then turned back to look at him and smiled, "I want to eat eel rice for lunch."

"I invite you."

Haruhiko stared at her, somewhat lost in thought.

The warm sunlight fell on her black school uniform, her small face had a sweet smile, and her long black hair was blowing in the wind, just like a painting.

He thought it was extremely beautiful.

"Okay."

Hoshino Rin tilted her head and said, "I know a place that has really good food. I'll take you there."

Haruhiko couldn't help but laugh.

This gesture is quite similar to that of Hotaru Hoshino.

However, the younger sister is adorably naive, while the older sister is cute.

Although they all mean something similar, there are some differences.

Haruhiko left the school with Hoshino Rin.

Instead of taking a taxi, the two walked together along the street.

"Haruhiko-kun, I heard you dropped out of school?"

Hoshino Rin suddenly remembered something and asked hesitantly, "Has something happened?"

"fine."

Haruhiko explained, "I've been mainly busy with training and exploring the ruins."

"I see."

Hoshino Rin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then said, "Compared to Haruhiko-kun's diligence, I seem a bit lazy."

“Your situation is special, you can’t compare to me.”

Haruhiko waved his hand and said.

“But Haruhiko-kun is making rapid progress.”

Hoshino Rin said sincerely, "Even within a large family, you can be considered a genius."

This statement is not meant to be flattering.

In just one year, it reached the third stage.

Hoshino Rin suspected that if she didn't have the twin inheritance, she might not be as good as him.

"We still need to work harder."

Haruhiko said with emotion.

He was surrounded by fourth or fifth-level beings, which made him feel that his speed was very slow.

"Haruhiko-kun, don't put too much pressure on yourself."

Hoshino Rin thought it was her fault.

After all, I had often encouraged him to work hard before.

"Ok, I know."

Haruhiko smiled and nodded.

Speaking of pressure, it actually comes more from Yukihime and Tsuchimikado Mari.

Although they often helped him relieve stress, the stress was real.

"arrive!"

Hoshino Rin stopped in her tracks, her eyes shining slightly, and said, "This is the place. The taste won't disappoint you."

Looking at her expectant expression, Qingyan hadn't expected her to be such a foodie.

"Welcome, both guests."

A female server stepped forward with a smile and said, "Please come this way."

"Thank you."

Hoshino Rin followed her to an empty table and said, "Two servings of eel rice."