How did I, an Onmyoji, become the Lord of Yokai?

However, during these blind dates, Shimizu Asahi inadvertently noticed something that he himself thought was unlikely.

"You mean, Ye Zi has someone she likes?"

In the house that belonged only to Shimizu Asahi and Reiko, the woman looked at the man with some surprise. Her younger sister, who had been on so many blind dates without any success, had found someone she liked.

"Well, although I was surprised too, and even thought it was just my imagination, it's not impossible. After all, only this reason can explain why Yezi is so resistant to the blind dates we've arranged for her." Chapter 333 (Section 336): Although it's somewhat painful, don't worry too much.

This conjecture was gradually discovered by Shimizu Asahi over the past three months.

At first, he thought Ye Zi simply didn't want to get married, but as time went on, he began to realize that things weren't that simple.

No matter who she was facing, Ye Zi seemed certain that she could never like them. Although she put on a good show for the sake of Qing Shui Chao Yang, her true feelings gradually came out due to her helplessness and frustration.

That's why Shimizu Asahi made this speculation.

But this raises new questions.

If that's true, then Reiko is a little confused: "But... if that's the case, why didn't she tell us? Whether that person is a nobleman or a commoner, as long as it's someone she likes, both Father and we will respect her choice. That's a good thing."

“I’m not entirely sure about that either. But since Ye Zi isn’t saying anything, it means she has something she can’t say. It might be difficult for me to ask her, so I’m telling you about it.”

"You want me to ask?" Reiko reacted quickly, but she asked with some concern, "I have no experience in this area, is that really okay?"

"Don't worry, it'll be fine. You're sisters after all. As long as you go, she'll say something."

Although Reiko still had some worries, since Asahi had put it that way, she had no choice but to give it a try. However, since she wasn't very confident, she reminded Shimizu Asahi before she went, "If I fail, you can't blame me."

"How could that be? It was just a small trial."

He gently patted his fiancée's head and chuckled, "Go ahead."

"Ah."

Encouraged by her fiancé, Reiko left her room and headed toward Yoko's house.

A moment later, she arrived outside Lingzi's house and was about to knock on the door when a voice suddenly came from inside.

"When will this kind of blind dating end? I don't want to continue anymore."

"Chaoyang is taking this too seriously... It's obvious that continuing won't lead to anything... I wish I could tell him how I feel..."

"Is that... Ye Zi's voice?"

The hand that was about to knock on the door stopped involuntarily, and a thought arose in Reiko's mind.

'Tell him... does that mean the person Yezi likes doesn't know she likes him yet?'

'It seems Shimizu was right; Yoko really does have someone she likes.'

After thinking for a while, Lingzi had some guesses. Then, she hesitated for a moment and decided not to go in for the time being.

She tiptoed closer to the door and pressed her ear against it.

Just then, Ye Zi was talking to herself. Take this opportunity to hear what Ye Zi would say next. If she could directly express her feelings for the person she likes, that would be even better.

At this very moment, inside the house, Yoko, unaware that Reiko was eavesdropping outside the door, lay on the tatami mat, feeling restless and bitter.

Two or three months had worn down Yezi's patience and emotions. With someone else in her heart, she had no interest in this meaningless blind date.

No matter how outstanding the other party is, they can never compare to Shimizu Asahi. Whether it's appearance or ability, they are no match for Shimizu Asahi, and they don't even have the qualifications to stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

Moreover, those aristocratic sons were used to seeing and accustomed to women, and they naturally felt a sense of superiority over them.

Therefore, they don't know how to care for others.

Forget about showing Shimizu Reiko the same love and care that Shimizu Asahi had for her; even the most basic respect and concern were just an act to ensure the success of the blind date.

This guy is incomparable to Shimizu Asahi in the slightest.

How foolish must she be to fall for Shimizu Asahi and choose them?

She really wanted to tell Shimizu Asahi to stop going on blind dates, and she really wanted to tell him that the person she liked was him, but... she couldn't bring herself to say it.

Whenever she felt upset by those people, she would have the urge to confess to him.

However, every time she wanted to confess, she would think of the loving relationship between Shimizu Asahi and Shimizu Reiko.

The atmosphere, so unbearable for a third person, made her lack the courage to even approach the area.

Going back would only damage my relationship with them.

Countless times, this thought had flashed through her mind.

Countless times, she stopped and walked away sadly.

She longed to cut off her own thoughts and happily wish them a long and happy life together, but she couldn't do it; she couldn't do it alone.

Greed exists within everyone; flaws exist in everyone's will.

Even the most resolute person has a soft side; when you touch the deepest part of their heart, that's where their most irresistible vulnerability lies.

And the fragility of leaves is such a thought.

She needs external help to sever her ties.

Originally, she wanted to use Shimizu Asahi's marriage to Reiko to sever all ties, and the embroidery she made herself was her determination to say goodbye to the past.

But... Father went to war, and the wedding was postponed.

The wedding of my sister and Shimizu Asahi has been postponed.

The external force that severed her thoughts vanished instantly.

Under normal circumstances, she should have felt regret and pity, and in fact she did have such feelings. But what made her feel most guilty was that she also felt a sense of relief.

The wedding was postponed. Was it fate that prevented them from getting married at this time? Was fate trying to prevent her from giving up on her dreams?

Does this mean she still has a chance?

Despite knowing she shouldn't think that way, she just couldn't control her inner thoughts.

However, just as she was comforting herself and looking forward to it, her hopes were dashed.

Her father hoped that Shimizu Asahi would arrange a blind date for her and find her a good husband, and the person she liked, her future brother-in-law, agreed to this.

He treated her as a friend and a younger sister, and considered things from the perspective of a brother-in-law. However, he never considered what perspective she actually expected.

but......

"This is normal. Chaoyang... is different from everyone else..."

"The one who treats me like a younger sister and a friend is the real him. From the very beginning, what have I been expecting?"

"Wasn't this ending predetermined?"

The girl lay on her back on the soft bed, her eyes filled with deep bitterness and helplessness.

Yes, she understood this outcome from the beginning, so there's no need to worry about it too much.

Even if the process is painful, don't worry about it... Chapter 337, Part 334: Ye Zi... likes me!?

Outside, Lingzi, who had been quietly eavesdropping, was utterly astonished.

She couldn't help but widen her eyes and open her mouth, disbelief and incredulity creeping onto her face.

Unbelievable... She truly couldn't believe that her own sister would fall for her fiancé!

"No, that's impossible. How could Ye Zi like Shimizu? Between them..."

As a woman, and especially as Shimizu Asahi's fiancée, Reiko almost instinctively wanted to deny this possibility. However, as she tried to deny it, some different images surfaced in her mind...

Every time Yezi suggested a blind date, she would look at Qingshui Chaoyang with a resentful expression.

Every time Yezi failed a blind date, she would look at Qingshui Chaoyang with joy.

Even outside of blind dates, Ye Zi would occasionally find herself glancing at Shimizu Asahi.

She had noticed it before, but she didn't pay attention to it, thinking it was just family concern. But now, she understood everything.

Reiko understood everything: her resentment stemmed from her love for Shimizu Asahi, her joy from not having to leave him, and her unintentional lingering was due to her attraction to him.

But... how can a younger sister fall in love with her brother-in-law!

Lingzi's mind was in turmoil. She took two steps back and then returned to her room as if she had lost her soul.

She didn't know how she got back there. When she came to her senses, Shimizu Asahi was already standing in front of her.

"What's wrong, Reiko? You look so lost. Didn't you go to find out who Yezi likes? Did you fail?"

"It's okay, even if you fail, it's not a big problem, don't worry about it so much."

Looking at the girl who was so different from usual, Shimizu Asahi couldn't help but take notice.

However, in response to his words of comfort, the girl gently shook her head and said with an expression so complex that words could not describe it, "I... I know who Ye Zi likes."

"You know?" A hint of surprise appeared in his eyes, but it quickly turned into confusion. Shimizu Asahi was a little puzzled.

"Now that you know, why this expression? Could it be that Ye Zi likes someone she shouldn't like?"

"..."

Lingzi's mind was in turmoil. Having lived for hundreds of years, this was the first time she had encountered such a situation. She, who was usually resolute, decisive, and efficient, was now at a loss as to what to do.

Her instinct was not to tell Shimizu Asahi about this, because as long as Shimizu Asahi didn't know and she was still here, then Yoko would never be able to take any action, and she would be in an absolutely safe position.

However, this was Yezi's feeling, an answer that embodied her thoughts and emotions. As her older sister, how could she not speak out about it?

The turmoil and complexity in her heart were reflected on her face. Looking at the extremely conflicted girl, Shimizu Asahi's heart couldn't help but tighten.

Could it be that Ye Zi has really fallen for someone she can't love?

While observing Reiko's emotions, he cautiously asked, "Reiko, who exactly does Yoko like...?"

"..."

Upon hearing her fiancé's question, Reiko couldn't help but close her eyes and clench her fists tightly.

Calm down, calm down... She is the mermaid princess, the fiancée of Shimizu Asahi. Make a choice that is appropriate to your status, make the choice that you expect.

Perhaps it was because of her extraordinary self-control that her chaotic emotions and feelings gradually subsided under Reiko's deliberate control.

Finally, she calmed down completely.

At the same time, after calming down, she was finally able to think seriously... no, perhaps it should be said that she made a decision.