Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Now that Hoshino Rin has taken over, she hasn't changed her habits.

Haruhiko raised his hand and knocked on the door.

"Please come in."

Hoshino Rin's voice rang out.

Although the teleportation array emitted psionic fluctuations, the study was far away, so she didn't notice it.

The door is opened.

Hoshino Rin looked up and saw Hoshino Hotaru and Haruhiko.

After a moment of surprise, she quickly got up.

"Are you back so soon?"

Hoshino Rin walked up to the two people and stopped.

She glanced at Haruhiko and then took Hoshino Hotaru's hands in hers.

"elder sister."

"Hoshino Hotaru called out."

Rin Hoshino was stunned.

This was the first time she had heard Hoshino Hotaru's voice.

It's as cold and clear as a spring, but it sounds beautiful.

"you……"

Hoshino Rin's face lit up with an excited smile, and she could barely speak.

Haruhiko couldn't help but sigh at how deep their sisterly bond was.

Come to think of it, he felt that Hoshino Rin was better to Hoshino Hotaru.

As for Hotaru Hoshino, her feelings weren't that intense, except when she was with him.

But upon closer reflection, it makes sense.

Family affection is not as obvious as romantic love.

However, both are equally important.

"You've advanced to the fifth level, so you can speak?"

Hoshino Rin quickly guessed the truth.

the reason is simple.

Because she inexplicably broke through to the fourth level yesterday.

At that time, she guessed that it was Hoshino Hotaru's doing.

What I didn't expect was that she would recover as a result.

Hotaru Hoshino nodded, withdrew her right hand, grabbed Haruhiko's hand, and then clasped their hands together.

While Hoshino Rin was still in shock, she took a step back, her meaning clear.

The help came from my younger sister.

Hoshino Rin realized what was happening and felt Haruhiko's warm hand. She turned her head away, a faint blush appearing on her face.

Holding hands doesn't really count as intimacy.

She was a little shy in front of Hoshino Hotaru.

"Sister, continue."

Hotaru Hoshino tilted her head and said.

"Eh?"

Hoshino Rin looked completely bewildered and asked what to do next.

"You two are a couple."

"Hoshino Hotaru said calmly."

Just as Hoshino Rin was about to speak, Haruhiko silenced her with a kiss.

Her eyes widened, and when she realized what was happening, the two red blushes quickly spread to her ears.

"Um...don't..."

Rin Hoshino lost her defense.

Haruhiko intensified his attack.

Although he felt it was a bit strange, Hoshino Hotaru had already gone this far, and if he didn't say anything, it would make him seem very unmanly.

Never mind, let's eat jelly.

After a long while, the two parted ways.

Hoshino Rin buried her head in Haruhiko's arms, refusing to look up.

This experience was truly extraordinary.

In particular, she could feel Hoshino Hotaru's earnest yet curious gaze.

This made her think that she was leading her younger sister astray.

And being watched is really embarrassing.

The older sister persona she had worked so hard to establish was completely destroyed.

If Hoshino Hotaru saw this side of him, she'd probably never be able to lift her head again.

Haruhiko gently patted Hoshino Rin's back.

He turned his eyes and met Hoshino Hotaru's gaze.

She suddenly gave a faint smile.

Haruhiko was momentarily lost in thought.

He rarely saw Hoshino Hotaru.

Is it because after reaching the fifth stage, the body has completely returned to normal?

That's really good news.

To be honest, it's quite interesting that Hotaru Hoshino has a blank expression.

But Haruhiko preferred to see her display different expressions because of his actions.

That would be quite an accomplishment.

"It's...noon now, I'll go cook."

Hoshino Rin still couldn't calm down, so she made up an excuse and left quickly.

Haruhiko suddenly thought of Tachibana Yui.

Both of them are quite interesting.

"are you happy?"

Hotaru Hoshino leaned closer and pressed herself against him.

"you……"

Haruhiko looked into her affectionate eyes and couldn't say a word.

Was she helping him out just to make herself happy?

A thought struck him, and he bent down without hesitation.

It's a different feeling.

As Haruhiko ate his jelly, this sentence uncontrollably popped into his head.

The two of them were apart for a longer period of time than Hoshino Rin.

After all, the older sister had no experience, but the younger sister was already quite skilled.

"Let's go to the living room."

Haruhiko was worried that if they delayed too long, Hoshino Rin would become suspicious and come looking for them.

Hotaru Hoshino wiped her mouth and followed him out of the study.

Two glasses of lemonade were already placed on the living room table.

It was obviously prepared by Hoshino Rin.

Haruhiko picked up a cup and handed it to Hoshino Hotaru.

She didn't answer.

Haruhiko immediately understood what to do.

He glanced at the kitchen; with his current abilities, he could hear Hoshino Rin chopping vegetables.