Becoming a god in a low-key way in the supernatural world

"Embroidery?" Honba Sorata's lips curled up, and he raised his chin, saying, "Since elementary school, no one has been my match!"

Kotekawa Kamimi gave a thumbs up and said, "Then come to my house, let's have a good meal."

“Great!” Honba Sora readily agreed, “Tomorrow, Yuka and I will bring the ingredients we bought. You just need to prepare enough paper cups and tableware, and you can just wait to eat what’s ready!”

Kami Kotekawa nodded. After thinking for a moment, he felt it was necessary to go to the supermarket again.

Anyway, someone will take care of it.

The two arrived at the front door, and Kotekawa Kami unlocked the door with the key, then went inside with Honba Sorata.

On the second floor of the house next door, Takanashi Hanamai heard the noise and ran to the window to look outside. She immediately saw Kotegawa Kami and Motoba Sorata.

She paused for a moment, then pulled her head back.

Why did Glasses-kun come with Kotegawa?

Inside the house, Kotekawa Kami put down his backpack and sword pouch, first putting the things to be frozen into the refrigerator, then handing three boxes of Shingen mochi and beef jerky to Honba Sorata, and said cheerfully, "I won't be going over there, please give my regards to Uncle Takama and Aunt Natsu."

The mother of the Kongtai siblings has a single name: Xia.

"Thank you for going to all this trouble!" Honba Sorata accepted the gift with both hands, beaming from ear to ear.

He placed the remaining half-box of red bean daifuku on the table, pushed it in front of Kote Kawakami, and said, "Try it. This is my mother's cooking. It tastes the best in the family."

Kotekawa Kami didn't stand on ceremony with him, picked up one, tore open the wrapper, and popped it into his mouth.

The soft, smooth, and sweet texture filled his mouth, and he nodded, exclaiming, "It's really delicious!"

"Right, right? If you like it, I'll bring some more tomorrow!" Sora Honba was very happy.

Kotekawa Kami quickly said, "No, no, no, those are important goods. This is enough for me to eat!"

It wasn't that he was being polite; he actually didn't really like eating very sweet things, and only ate them occasionally as a pastime.

"This is nothing. I know how much you eat. Don't worry, my mom likes you a lot too. If she knew you loved to eat, she would definitely make even more," Sora Honba said nonchalantly.

Kotekawa Kami opened his mouth, but swallowed back the words "I don't like it." He took a bag, filled it with some Shingen mochi, beef jerky, and red bean daifuku, and stood up, saying, "Let's go, come with me to Takanashi's house and give these to her."

Honba Sorata was taken aback, then got up to find the restroom: "Wait a minute, I need to wash my hair first!"

“No, it’s right at the main gate, and she saw us just now.” Kotekawa Kami was speechless and pulled him outside.

He didn't prepare towels for the guests.

Chapter Forty-Nine: Night Rain (Part Two)

At the door of Takanashi Hanamai's house, Kotekawa Kami waved goodbye to Honba Sorata as he rode away on his bicycle, then said goodbye to Takanashi Hanamai before turning around and going home with his hands behind his back.

The weather is bad, and I ate too much at noon, so I need to do some physical training to prevent gaining weight.

He changed into looser clothes and went up to the second floor.

The house is just a detached light steel structure, and it can't withstand much damage.

However, expending physical energy does not necessarily require strenuous exercise. As a professional, Kami Kotekawa naturally knows what to do.

He opened the window, stepped onto the yoga mat, bent his knees slightly, regulated his breathing, clasped his hands in front of his abdomen, and began to practice standing meditation.

Standing meditation is physically demanding, but it also helps regulate breathing and gather energy, making it a win-win situation.

The room was quiet, with only long, deep breaths and the faint sound of rain outside.

Next door, Kotori Hanamai looked at the Shingen mochi, beef jerky, and red bean daifuku on the table, thought for a moment, picked up a bag of beef jerky, walked to the window, and looked outside.

The lights were on on the second floor of the Kotegawa family's house, but no one could be seen.

But just that made her feel at ease, like a stone had fallen to the ground.

Unlike in the morning, when I couldn't see anyone, I felt a little empty inside.

Actually, she herself didn't know what was wrong with her; it was just very strange.

But why think so much? Isn't being happy enough?

No one else will know about this anyway...

She tore open the bag, felt the damp, cool breeze, buried her wild thoughts deep in her heart, chewed on the candy-sized, fresh and fragrant beef cubes, a satisfied look on her face, and hummed a little tune as she left the room.

I slacked off all day again, it's time to get back to work.

……

As darkness fell, at six o'clock in the evening, Kotekawa Kami changed into his outdoor clothes, grabbed an umbrella and a small bag, and went out.

On rainy days, pedestrians on the street walk in a bit more hurried steps.

Kami carefully avoided the splashes of water on the road, pondering whether he should continue patrolling the streets that night.

After all, we only did two jobs today, and the income was minimal, which wasn't very satisfactory.

Thinking about this all the way, he unconsciously arrived at the coffee shop. Through the glass window, he saw Mikazuki Seisakusho in a waitress uniform. His mood improved slightly, and he pushed open the door and went inside.

Mikazuki Seisakusou and Amamiya Boss also saw him.

The latter gave him a meaningful look.

Kotekawa Kami actually wanted to explain to her that he was just coming over for dinner and to pick up the souvenirs he had bought, and that he really hadn't thought of anything else.

But they didn't say anything, and if he rushed up there rashly, it would seem like he was guilty.

He could only find a seat and sit down without changing his expression.

Mikazuki Seisakusho arrived with a glass of iced water and asked softly, "How's work going?"

"It's alright, but it's inevitable to stumble a bit on your first trip out..." Kotekawa Kamimi handed her the bag and introduced it, "These are the souvenirs I brought back, and there's also some red bean daifuku that Glasses-kun gave me. There's a bit too much for me to finish by myself, so please accept it if you don't mind."

"Thank you, and thank you for remembering me." Mikazuki Haruka accepted the gift with both hands and gave a slight bow.

"Not at all..." Kotekawa Kami said, "When I came over, I saw that Glasses-kun had already mentioned in the group that tomorrow's cherry blossom viewing had been changed to having lunch at my house."

Mikazuki Seisakusaku paused for a moment, then shook his head: "Sorry, my phone is in the locker room, I don't know about this."

"It looks like it'll rain tomorrow too, so we won't be able to go see the cherry blossoms. Luckily, I bought one, no, I bought three beef hind legs. I can't finish them all by myself."

Mikazuki Seisakusho nodded and bowed again, saying, "Then I'll be bothering you tomorrow."

"It's nothing, we were planning to eat together anyway..." Kotekawa Kami glanced at the new customers who came in through the door, not daring to delay Mikazuki any longer, and picked up the menu, saying, "I'll have the same thing as always."

Mikazuki Seisakusaku nodded and took the menu to the kitchen.

……

At Shirakawa Shrine, Shirakawa Nozomi returned home exhausted in the rain, his face quite displeased.

Not only did I not get to go to Yamanashi, but I also worked a whole day for nothing. No wonder I'm in a bad mood.

"I'm back!" He plopped down on the entryway, facing the rainy night outside, staring blankly into space.

How long will this awful life last? How long will it take before he can become a full-fledged priest...?

"Oh, you're back?" Shirakawa Kurumi, who was chewing on beef jerky, glanced at him and said casually.

Shirakawa looked back, frowned, and asked, "How's it going on your end?"

"That went very smoothly! Kotegawa is really strong!" Shirakawa Kurumi said without hesitation, "By the way, do you have time tomorrow?"

Shirakawa Nozomi was a little distracted, and upon hearing this, he subconsciously asked, "I have time tomorrow, are we going to Yamanashi again?"

"No, we did two 'Difficulty 3' challenges today, that's my task limit!" Shirakawa Kurumi complained, then added, "Let's go see Big Brother tomorrow, you come with me."

Shirakawa Nozomi was taken aback, then scrambled to his feet, asking suspiciously, "You've completed two missions? You've got them both sorted out?"

"Of course!" Shirakawa Kurumi rolled her eyes.

"...How much did you earn?"

"It's not much, just about a month and a half's salary from before," Shirakawa Kurumi said calmly.

Nozomi Shirakawa: "..."

Showing off, blatant showing off!

He now regrets not going with them even more.

Two tasks, that's two 10%... at least three months' worth of lunch money!

When is the next mission?

Kurumi Shirakawa glanced at him sideways: "Although it's not decided yet, you should focus on your promotion to a full priest. Otherwise, what's the point of knowing the date if you keep getting called to work?"

“But there’s still a month and a half until this year’s official priest exam!” Shirakawa Nozomi frowned.

“Yes, there’s only a month and a half left!” Shirakawa Kurumi said seriously, “I’ll say it again, if you still want to rely on Tamako, it’s very likely that you still won’t have a chance this year… Go ask your father to help you sign a new shikigami contract.”

Shirakawa Nozomi frowned even more, and said unhappily, "Tamako is definitely fine, I don't need to sign any other shikigami!"

Shirakawa Kurumi had nothing to say and walked back to her room.

Good advice is useless against this damn fool! You'll regret it later!

Shirakawa Nozomi followed and asked, "Maybe I'll be free next time I go on a mission."

"I don't know! We haven't discussed it yet!"

"How about I suggest a time?"

"Huh? Say it again?"

Shirakawa Nozomi stopped and silently turned around.

If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. He doesn't care anymore!

He went back to his room with his head down. The shikigami Tamako, who was huddled in the closet, poked her head out and cheered, "Master, you're finally back!"

Shirakawa Nozomi's lips moved slightly, and he gave a faint "hmm": "Go to the kitchen and get two tomatoes."

"Oh!" Yu Zi floated out the door and returned shortly after, carrying two tomatoes.

Shirakawa Nozomi had changed his clothes. He sat cross-legged at the small round table, reached out and took one, wiped it on his clothes, took a bite, and opened his notebook while eating.

I absolutely must be promoted to a full priest this year! Then I'll do missions all by myself, without asking anyone else!

Yu Zi landed opposite him, rested her chin on her hands, and watched quietly.