Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

"Next time."

Haruhiko forgot to tell Yukihime in advance that she would definitely be angry if he didn't get home on time.

Tachibana Yui pouted.

She already knew that Haruhiko's family had Yukihime.

Therefore, once again, she felt the world's malice towards lolis.

No, that's not right. So many people like it.

Tachibana Yui's face puffed up with anger.

Seeing her reaction, Haruhiko blinked and couldn't help but reach out and ruffle her hair.

"I told you not to touch my head!"

Tachibana Yui stood with her hands on her hips, her face slightly flushed, glaring at him.

But she did not avoid it.

Haruhiko coughed lightly and said, "Sorry, Aunt Mashiro is just too cute."

"Don't think you can get away with just saying that..."

After a two-second pause, Tachibana Yui turned her head away, her face flushing even more.

Before she could finish speaking, Tsuchimikado Mari, with a faint smile on her face, stood in the doorway.

Tachibana Yui instinctively clenched the hem of her clothes, feeling a surge of heat that flushed her face and spread to her ears.

Yes, what's commonly known as social death.

In the end, she fled in panic.

"Mari-neechan".

Haruhiko stepped forward and said, "Could you please give me a ride?"

Mari Tsuchimikado suppressed her smile and nodded.

Soon, the car arrived at Nanyuan.

"Young master."

Tsuchimikado Mari suddenly called out to Haruhiko, "If you have time, you can come and play more often. I haven't seen Master so happy in a long time."

happy?

Haruhiko thought about it for a moment and realized that Tachibana Yui was angry and embarrassed.

He chuckled and said, "I will."

After all, he wanted to get the talisman for free.

Of course, this cannot be said outright.

He, Haruhiko, is not a gigolo!

Tsuchimikado Mari drove away.

Haruhiko turned and walked to his front door.

He silently counted to three in his mind.

The door opened, and soft jade entered her arms.

"Welcome home."

Yukihime's aura began to linger around them.

Haruhiko, buried in the lush snow-capped mountains, was filled with emotion.

Indeed, there's no place like home... well, home is where the heart is.

When it comes to warmth, Yukihime is the best.

"We'll eat later."

Yuki let go of him and turned to go into the kitchen.

"Owner!"

Izumi, whom they had been waiting for, finally flew over from afar.

She pressed half her body against Haruhiko's face, rubbing against it repeatedly.

Haruhiko felt a little itchy from her constant breathing.

He grabbed Izumi and led him to the living room.

But he suddenly felt something strange in his palm.

Then Izumi's body seemed to shrink as if it were made of rubber, and then he flew away.

Haruhiko was somewhat surprised and asked, "Is this your new ability?"

"Yeah yeah!"

Izumi puffed out his chest and said with a proud look, "It's very amazing. It can stretch and shrink, and can adjust its body size on its own."

Haruhiko had a sudden thought; he had a bold idea.

Oh no, he summoned Izumi's control panel.

She originally had three skills: firearms, levitation, and storage.

Now there's another one, called Transformation.

Haruhiko seemed to be deep in thought; this must be thanks to Yukihime.

But simply adjusting body size isn't much of a transformation.

"Any more?"

Haruhiko put away the panel and asked.

"As expected, I couldn't hide it from my master!"

Izumi, like a squirrel showing off its nuts, excitedly circled in front of him.

"What is it?"

Haruhiko looked at her with some anticipation.

If it really is the transformation he's thinking of, then it will be quite useful.

Izumi did not answer. She took a deep breath, and her body suddenly changed.

A few seconds later, a miniature version of Yukihime appeared in front of him.

Haruhiko's eyes lit up.

But before he could speak, Izumi could no longer maintain the image of Yukihime and was forced back into his original form.

Hey, you've only lasted three seconds, which is making things difficult for me!

Haruhiko was somewhat disappointed, but not entirely.

The problem is clearly that Izumi's strength is low.

The transformation skill is promising and has great potential.

"Work hard!"

Haruhiko poked her cheek and said.

Izumi immediately beamed with joy.

Dinner, meditation, and sleep.

Friday arrived quickly.

"Haruhiko-kun."

After school, Hoshino Rin stood in front of him with her schoolbag in hand.

Haruhiko looked at her with a puzzled expression.

He was planning to go to Tachibana Yui's house to get free talismans.

This has been the case all week.

He has already learned four second-tier spells.

Are you free tomorrow? Let's do a commission together.

Hoshino Rin's eyes were full of hope.

Invite me to join a team.

Haruhiko hesitated for a few seconds, then nodded and said, "Okay."

Tomorrow is Saturday.

The original plan was to go to Inari Shrine.

But I've been learning the Heavenly Fox Eight Thunder Gods technique lately, so whether I go or not doesn't really matter.