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

"...It is indeed a bit too big..."

After changing her clothes, Qingnufang tugged at her slightly loose collar and murmured something in surprise.

Although Shimizu Mio was a bit taller than her, they were about the same size in terms of clothing and figure. However, after changing into each other's clothes, she could clearly feel the difference between them.

It's a hidden type!

".....never mind."

After a moment of silence, Qingnvfang accepted the fact, then walked out of the bathroom and into the courtyard.

Her fair, small feet touched the floor as she sat down next to the boy and said very naturally, "Chaoyang, I'm done washing up, it's your turn."

"Okay, I'll go right away."

As he was enjoying his tea, Shimizu Asahi put down his teacup, smiled and responded, then got up and left.

Time passed quietly, and soon Qingshui Chaoyang emerged from the bathroom refreshed.

After taking a bath, the two chatted in the courtyard.

Not long after, Shimizu Mio's voice came from the room.

After taking a bath, Shimizu Asahi and Aonobo, both wearing yukatas, came to the room once again.

"Oh my... How sumptuous!"

Sake, sashimi, mixed rice, chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), pickled side dishes... The young black-haired boy exclaimed in amazement as he looked at the sumptuous feast on the table.

"After all, we'll be family from now on," Shimizu Mio said with a gentle smile.

She gestured for Qingnu to sit down and said, "Don't be shy."

"Um, thank you."

The girl's enthusiastic attitude pleased Aonobo, who, despite her usual aloofness, could not remain indifferent in front of Shimizu Mio.

However, she didn't seem to have figured out how to address Shimizu Mio.

Theoretically, calling her Shimizu would be fine, but the girl's gentle attitude made her want to call her Mio directly. However... it was their first time meeting, so wouldn't it be a bit presumptuous to call her by her name?

Or is it... older sister?

Seemingly sensing the blue-haired girl's hesitation, a warm, sunny voice reached her ears.

"Sure, I prefer my friends to call me by my first name."

The girl turned her head slightly, paused for a moment, and then smiled faintly.

"Ok!"

After a brief conversation, the three of them sat down.

Because they were using a traditional table, the three of them sat in a row.

Shimizu Mio sat in the seat closest to the head of the table. To her right was Shimizu Asahi, and to Shimizu Asahi's right was Aonobo.

"I'm starting to eat."

After putting their hands together and saying this, the three began to enjoy their lunch.

"By the way, Qingnufang, have you decided which room you want to stay in? I'll help you tidy up after dinner."

Suddenly, Shimizu Mio thought of this question.

Now that Qingnu has moved in, we need to arrange a room for her.

Fortunately, they always had a guest room; otherwise, Qing would have had to make do with the roommate.

"A room? Ah, I'll just share a room with Chaoyang, no need to prepare any other rooms." Qingnufang replied casually upon hearing this.

"Hey, a room?"

The black-haired girl's gentle expression suddenly froze, as if she hadn't quite caught on.

But the next second, her smile faded, and she said, "You must be joking. No matter what, it wouldn't be..."

“No, I’m serious,” Qing Nufang turned her head and answered calmly and matter-of-factly.

then......

".....???" Chapter 96, Section 98: My mother's home is gone!

"Why!?"

A slightly raised voice came from the black-haired girl's slightly parted lips. She put down her chopsticks, placed her hands on either side of the table, leaned forward slightly, and exclaimed in astonishment, "There are other rooms in the house. Why would you think of being with Chao, Chaoyang?"

"But isn't that reserved for guests?"

Qingnu tilted her head slightly and asked in confusion.

The Shimizu family has a total of four rooms. Two of them are for Shimizu siblings, Yo, while the other two are for Tamamo-no-Mae and Kuzuha.

When Tamamo-no-Mae brings Hagoromo Aika to Heian-kyo to buy things, she stays at the Shimizu residence for a day or two. When Kuzunoha and Abe no Masatsugu have a minor marital dispute, they also choose to stay at the Shimizu residence for a day or two.

Because the Shimizu family didn't have any other close friends besides Tamamo-no-Mae and Kuzuha who were good enough to stay temporarily, those two rooms were more like their private rooms than guest rooms.

“…”

The girl's words stunned Shimizu Mio, and she couldn't help but feel annoyed.

How could I have forgotten something so important!

Oh no, there aren't any extra rooms in the house. Does this mean Qingnu will have to share a room with her younger brother?

The thought had barely formed when Shimizu Mio ruthlessly crushed it.

No, no! Absolutely not!

Chaoyang and Qingnvfang... a man and a woman alone in a room, absolutely not! We must stop them!

Oh right, although there aren't any extra guest rooms, there's still her room, isn't there?

You should just live with her.

To be honest, she had initially considered having Qingnu temporarily share a room with her if no suitable room was available...

Upon realizing this, the black-haired girl immediately smiled and said happily, "Even so, you can live with me. It might be a bit crowded, but we're both girls, so it's okay."

"Furthermore, I would like to have more of a chat with you, Qingnufang."

"...Sister, your room can only accommodate one person, right?"

However, no sooner had she finished speaking than Shimizu Asahi's slightly helpless voice rang out.

He turned his head gently, a hint of indulgent smile on his face, and said, "Sister, you have too many things in your room."

Because of her personality, Shimizu Mio's room is filled with many things.

Dressing table, chairs, decorations, lanterns... she arranged the small room to feel like a palace, but because of this, the room could not accommodate anyone else except for Shimizu Mio.

"No, no, my sister will tidy up after she finishes eating, and she'll definitely be able to make room!"

"Shimizu Mio called out anxiously."

"No need, sister, that would be too much trouble for you." The boy patted his sister's shoulder and said, "Just stay in my room. My room is very spacious. You can just move in."

"But, but, if a girl lives with a boy, the girl will be at a disadvantage, right, Qingnvfang?"

Shimizu Mio turned her gaze to the blue-haired girl, trying to persuade her in this way.

Qingnvfang nodded as she had hoped.

"Yes, that's true. I agree with that."

The black-haired girl smiled happily. She secretly breathed a sigh of relief and praised Qingnvfang in her heart, "Indeed, Qingnvfang is a good girl."

However, before her smile could fully bloom, she continued praising the good child.

"However, I am the shikigami of the rising sun, so it is only natural for me to stay by his side. Although he is a man, I am already used to it, so it is no problem."

She's been sleeping with him for half a month now, so she shouldn't still be getting used to it.

After all, he's already seen her upper body, so what's there to be shy about now?

“Even if it’s a shikigami, this kind of thing shouldn’t happen, and habits and stuff… um? Wait, habits?” Shimizu Mio wanted to deny Aonomefusa’s words, but suddenly caught a more crucial word in the blue-haired girl’s words.

Her eyes widened, and her right hand, which had been pressing against the table, trembled as she raised it.

"You just said, 'I'm used to it!'"

“Yes, when the villagers didn’t have enough rooms, we all slept together.” This was Shimizu Asahi’s response. He blinked and said something quite unusual in a tone that suggested something was not normal.

"!?"

The worst answer left Shimizu Mio speechless, her mouth agape.

Her own younger brother, who hadn't slept with her since he was ten, was actually sleeping with another woman!?

This can't be true, it can't be true...

As a self-proclaimed brother-obsessed woman, she couldn't accept such an answer.

So, clinging to her last hope, she looked towards Qingnvfang, hoping the blue-haired girl would refute the boy's worst statement.

However.....

Qingnu nodded honestly...

'.....'

'.....'

Shimizu Mio stared blankly at her younger brother and Aonobo, remaining silent for a long time.

All that remains in her mind now is this one sentence.

—'My mother's house was robbed?!?'

I thought you were a good kid, but it turns out you're also lusting after my little brother!

Damn it! You and Ibuki-dōji, you're both philanderers!

Ugh!

The older sister's stunned expression left Shimizu Asahi somewhat bewildered. He held out his hand and waved it in front of the girl, asking with concern, "Sister, are you alright?"