Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

She doesn't really like physical contact with others.

Hoshino Rin laughed upon hearing this.

She glanced at Haruhiko subconsciously, then said to her younger sister, "Next time you want to buy new clothes, you can come with me."

Hotaru Hoshino nodded.

Although she didn't care much about clothes, Haruhiko liked them very much.

I'll buy him some new clothes then, as a surprise.

Seeing how well-behaved Hoshino Hotaru was, Hoshino Rin couldn't help but ruffle her hair again.

This made her truly realize that she was indeed the older sister.

Previously, because Hotaru Hoshino was too aloof, I felt completely uninvolved.

"It's too early to eat now, how about we play some games?"

Hoshino Rin reluctantly withdrew her hand and offered her suggestion.

I must say, that hair felt nice to the touch, quite smooth.

"what game?"

Haruhiko asked casually.

He and Hoshino Rin went for a stroll in Shinjuku.

We went there after lunch, and it only took two hours round trip, so there was still a long time before dinner.

The three of them staying in the room chatting seemed a bit troublesome.

Especially since Hotaru Hoshino can't speak.

Playing video games is undoubtedly the best.

"It's a newly released mobile game."

Hoshino Rin said with a smile, "I had heard my friends mention it before. They said the quality was very good and it was very popular."

Mobile game?

It's still a mobile game from Japan.

Haruhiko felt he had little hope.

They're basically just gacha games, and many are turn-based.

But then again, with two beautiful girls to play with, why bother with gameplay?

“We play while sitting.”

Haruhiko turned around and sat on the sofa, taking out his phone.

Because Hoshino Hotaru was closer to him, she sat down next to him first.

Hoshino Rin was slightly taken aback.

She didn't think much about it.

Because in her view, Hoshino Hotaru might not have the concept of romantic love.

She then sat down to Haruhiko's right.

A faint fragrance wafted from both the left and right sides.

Haruhiko couldn't help but make a comparison.

There are slight differences.

The fragrance emanating from Hoshino Rin became even stronger.

A large part of the reason lies in the shampoo in her hair.

"What is your name?"

Haruhiko coughed lightly and asked.

"Destiny Star Sea".

Rin Hoshino operated her phone and started downloading.

A few minutes later, the three people entered the game.

Despite its grand name, it's ultimately a mobile game.

Just as Haruhiko predicted, it was a gacha game.

In terms of gameplay, it's very similar to a mobile game I played in a previous life.

Extract historical figures and control them to fight.

Haruhiko scanned the gacha pool and even found himself there.

More accurately, it was his first playthrough character, Hayate.

He couldn't help but let out a soft "hmm".

Because they really look alike.

It's impossible to imitate him so convincingly if you haven't seen his true face.

Haruhiko was thoughtful.

Could it be an old friend?

In my first playthrough, although I wasn't as fully immersed as I am now, and was controlled by a computer, I still got to know quite a few people in terms of the story.

Among them were many fifth-tier psionicists.

It's possible they're still alive today.

Haruhiko exited and searched for the game's developer, which was also called Destiny Starsea.

He wrote down the address, planning to go check it out sometime.

Of course, he wouldn't just show up at their door without warning.

Because those who have lived this long are not necessarily friends; they could also be enemies.

In the first playthrough, Gale constantly challenged people, offending quite a few.

Now, let's play games first.

Haruhiko discovered that it wasn't turn-based, but rather a role-playing action game.

Hmm, that's quite a skillful move.

After completing the tutorial, you'll get a free 10-pull.

Haruhiko clicks to draw.

Ten characters emerged from a sea of ​​stars.

All low-level stars.

There is only one four-star character available, named Sasaki Kojiro.

Among the famous swordsmen in history, his most classic duel was with Miyamoto Musashi.

"Haruhiko-kun, did you get a five-star character?"

Hoshino Rin looked disappointed and said, "I'm just a four-star character."

"No."

Haruhiko shook his head and said.

Just then, Hotaru Hoshino raised her hand and placed her phone in front of the two of them.

The screen was glittering with gold; it was the five-star character named Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

He was the most famous general of the Heian period and left behind many legends.

For example, he has a sword called Onikiri, a famous sword named after the demon Ibaraki-doji whose arm he cut off.

Ibaraki-dōji is often associated with the demon king Shuten-dōji among the yokai of Japan, and they are considered to be on par.

"It's Minamoto no Yorimitsu!"

Hoshino Rin perked up and said, "This character is quite high on the strength ranking."

When Haruhiko heard the familiar words, he felt a strange sense of unease.

Thinking about it carefully, the main reason is that these words came from Hoshino Rin's mouth.

She is the eldest daughter of the Izumo Shrine, which is somewhat inconsistent with her status.

But then I thought about it again and it made sense.

There were plenty of rich kids who played games in their past lives, so there's no need to be surprised.

Hotaru Hoshino tapped the screen again.

Golden light rose again.

The second five-star character is Gale.