My new wife discovered my past

Watanabe Toru looked away with just a glance.

His eyes were looking downwards and slightly closed, as if blocking out the slightly glaring and hot afternoon sunlight in the attic, and also as if blocking out the carefree and trusting eyes of his newlywed wife Kiyoko beside him.

Watanabe Toru was plunged into darkness and could not see anything.

This brief darkness was an order, but also a tacit consent. It was a pass for Xing Jianyao to use his divine power at will.

On the other side of the low table in the living room, Hoshimi Haruka caught the signal from her brother Toru almost at the same time.

The faint smile that had always been on her lips subtly faded a little, and a barely perceptible sharp light flashed across the depths of her eyes.

The witch's hands, resting on her knees, seemed relaxed, but her fingertips were curled up almost imperceptibly, as if plucking invisible strings in the air.

Even though she had already mastered the art of hypnosis using divine power, this time she was using it on her brother Toru's most caring new wife, Shimizu Noriko, who was also her sister Noriko's sister, so Hoshimi Haruka couldn't help feeling nervous, excited and excited.

Fortunately, during the long quarter of an hour required for the hypnosis, the divine power that Haruka Hoshimi had mobilized had already been quietly completed during her verbal battles with Sakuraba Miki and her soft-spoken conversations with Sister Kiko.

The divine power that Xing Jianyao mobilized was ready to be unleashed. In the quiet attic living room, the cool air from the air conditioner blew on her face.

Sakuraba Miki, who was sitting diagonally opposite the shrine maiden, suddenly missed a beat in her heart at this moment.

Because she already knew the arrangements for today, and even had a veiled exchange with Haruka Hoshimi during lunch, she noticed the subtle eye contact between Toru Watanabe and Haruka Hoshimi.

Sakuraba knows that the biggest problem at the moment is not whether she and Watanabe-sensei are willing, nor is it about where to go or how to avoid the sight of the evil girls like Kujo Sakura, Hidaka Mari, and Tsukimi Saki.

But how to let her and Mr. Watanabe have an intimate exchange under the nose of Shimizu Noriko...

After noticing the eye contact between Mr. Watanabe and the Hoshimi Miko, Sakuraba suddenly understood their plan.

As the strongest card of Hidaka Shrine, the Hoshimi Miko has gained extraordinary powers that have been recognized and established many times after being guided by the gods. As the fourth daughter of the Sakuraba family, Sakuraba Princess is naturally aware of this.

So with the help of the Hoshimi Miko, wouldn't it be a piece of cake to just confuse and deceive Sister Kiko?

Sensing the subtle changes and pressure in the air and feeling the cold wind from the air conditioner, Sakuraba Kimi suddenly tensed up.

Is it coming? ?
Hoshimi Miko, now is the time!!

Sakuraba Miki subconsciously clenched the cards in her hand, her knuckles turning slightly white, and her eyes quickly swept across Watanabe Tetsuya who was resting with his eyes closed, Hoshimi Haruka who was serious, and sister Noriko who was happily drawing cards, then quickly returned her eyes to the scattered cards on the table, as if trying to find some kind of illusory calmness from them.

The girl could clearly feel a strange flow in the air. It was the power of the Hoshimi Miko that was quietly spreading and was invisible to mortals.

"Um……?"

Shimizu Noriko suddenly made a lazy nasal sound, tilted her head slightly, and leaned on Watanabe Tetsuya's shoulder: "Tetsuya-kun~~I seem to feel a little sleepy..."

Her voice was filled with the murmur of someone who had just woken up, and her eyelashes fluttered slowly a few times, trying to resist the sudden strong sleepiness.

"It was fine just now~~ The game was getting intense...

"Why am I suddenly sleepy now? Hmm~!" Jiko opened her mouth slightly, yawned softly, and continued to murmur:

"Did you feel dizzy after eating too much rice?

"Or... the baby is making trouble?" Kiko murmured to herself. She stroked her belly back and forth, snuggled up to her husband Watanabe, and smelled the fascinating scent on Watanabe's body. Only then did she feel a little bit of peace of mind and was gradually filled with comfort.

In this way, Jiko allowed her consciousness to gradually dissipate and sink like cotton wool sinking into warm water.

She was really... very sleepy and wanted to sleep...

Didn't the annoying drowsiness disappear a few days ago? Why is it coming back now...

"Maybe you're tired, Noriko..." Watanabe Toru opened his eyes at the right time, his voice very soft, with just the right amount of concern.

Watanabe took the opportunity to put his arm around his wife Noriko's shoulder, allowing her to lean on him more comfortably.

"It was so hot and humid, and you ate so much rice in one go, and then played cards with us for a while. You must be very tired, right?

"How about I carry Noriko to the bedroom inside to have a good rest? I'll take care of Haruka-chan and Sakuraba-san."

As Watanabe Tetsuya spoke, he observed Hoshimi Haruka out of the corner of his eye.

The witch still had that nonchalant smile on her face, but there seemed to be a few beads of sweat on her forehead. It was obvious that this exquisite control was not without cost.

Any use of the slightest divine power would consume Xing Jianyao's mind and energy.

After hearing what her husband Watanabe said, Kiko responded vaguely and was held in Watanabe's arms without struggling at all.

The woman's eyelids drooped completely, and the sound of her even breathing could be heard in the quiet attic.

The eyes that were always filled with tenderness and trust towards Watanabe Tetsuya were now completely covered by deep sleepiness, without a trace of clarity.

When Hoshimi Haruka saw Shimizu Noriko's current state, she nodded slightly and breathed a sigh of relief imperceptibly, and her hands also returned to their natural stretch.

Become!

A perfect three hours of sleep would not leave any sequelae, and would only make Sister Kiko think that she had just taken a nap accidentally after waking up.

As expected, she is Hoshimi Haruka, the strongest shrine maiden in Hidaka Shrine in the past twenty years! !
Hoshimi Haruka had not yet immersed herself in the fantasy of her own powerful strength. When she thought that her thankless behavior was paving the way for the intimacy between Sakuraba Miki and her brother Toru, the depression in her heart became even more difficult to relieve.

On the other side, Toru Watanabe did not hesitate. He carefully adjusted his position and picked up his wife who was already soundly asleep.

Kiko's soft body nestled in his arms, the slightly raised curve of her abdomen, symbolizing new life, gently pressed against him, bringing a sense of warmth yet a heavy sense of responsibility.

Watanabe Toru ignored the flash of guilt in his heart, and his face showed only tender care for his wife and firm determination!
For Kiko, and for his and Kiko's child, Watanabe will do whatever it takes to achieve his goal!

Toru Watanabe held Noriko Watanabe in his arms and turned to walk towards the room that was used as a bedroom deep in the first floor of the attic.

The bedroom door was gently slid open, and he placed Jiko safely on the prepared bedding and carefully tucked in the thin quilt for her. His movements were so gentle as if he was protecting a rare treasure.

After gazing at his wife's peaceful sleeping face for a while, Watanabe slowly stood up, quietly left the room, and closed the door again.

Although the bedroom and living room in the attic are separated by only a wall and a door, the sound insulation effect is very perfect and no sound can be heard from inside or outside.

When Watanabe Tetsuya returned to the living room again, the atmosphere in the room was completely different.

The card game was over long ago, and no one cared about the messy cards.

The two girls who had just been fighting indirectly across the low table and Noriko were now standing on either side of the living room, facing each other silently. Hoshimi Haruka sat cross-legged on the tatami, leaning slightly to one side, with a playful, scrutinizing smile on her face, her eyes falling on Sakuraba Miki like a searchlight, with a bit of teasing from a senior to a junior, but also a hidden warning that could not be mistaken.

And Sakuraba Miki straightened her back and knelt on the tatami.

The afternoon sun shone through the drawn curtains, casting a thin halo of light and outlining a stubborn silhouette on her body.

Sakuraba Miki met Hoshimi Haruka's gaze without showing any weakness. Although there was a flash of nervousness in her clear eyes, there was more of the pride and indomitable spirit of a lady from a noble family.

The sharp edge that had just been temporarily restrained due to the presence of Ji Zi was revealed again at this moment, and the air was filled with silent gunpowder.

The brief peace was broken, and the third round was already tense.

Seeing this familiar scene of tit-for-tat again, Toru Watanabe did not hesitate at all. His steady footsteps broke the delicate balance.

"Okay," Watanabe Tetsuya's voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable weight. He glanced calmly at Hoshimi Haruka and Sakuraba Miki, and said in a deep voice:
"Now is not the time for infighting... our time is limited and business is urgent."

The playfulness in Xing Jianyao's lips faded slightly, and her eyes that saw through the world turned to her brother Che with endless admiration.

And Sakuraba Miki's tense shoulders relaxed slightly, and a hint of understanding flashed across her clear eyes.

Sakuraba-san didn't dare to look at Watanabe-sensei, she just lowered her eyes slightly and looked away.

Sakuraba Miki was extremely uneasy about what was about to happen, but she could only try hard not to show it.

As for what Tetsuya Watanabe emphasized, they are all smart people and naturally understand the priorities of the moment.

Mr. Watanabe/Brother Toru is right. Personal emotions and struggles have to be put aside temporarily in the face of the "goal" that must be achieved.

The two women were very tactful and restrained their outward aura, and the tense atmosphere in the attic eased slightly.

Watanabe Tetsuya nodded, then turned to Hoshimi Haruka and said, "Xiaoyao, please go to the bedroom and keep an eye on Noriko's situation...

“Well, she was just hypnotized, although you said she could control time accurately, for a full three hours.

"But just in case, if Noriko shows any signs of waking up, notify us immediately."

These words sound like concern for his wife and a cautious confirmation of the shrine maiden's ability, but in fact they contain a deeper meaning from Tetsuya Watanabe's perspective.

Watanabe Toru also wanted to send Hoshimi Haruka away temporarily to create an absolutely private space for him and Sakuraba Miki to be alone.

Sakuraba Miki is not like those evil girls, she is still...

For Sakuraba, doing this on the tatami in the living room was already a test that had pushed her to the limit, and Mr. Watanabe thought that he should at least give Sakuraba some face.

Xing Jianyao was so smart that she almost instantly understood the true intention behind his words.

Xing Jianyao was jealous of her brother Toru's blatant favoritism, but she also knew that this arrangement was the most reasonable, so she had to give up the futile struggle.

Before leaving, Hoshimi Haruka glanced at Sakuraba Mihime meaningfully, as if saying "You're lucky."

Then the witch stood up lightly and walked towards the bedroom, leaving only one sentence: "Xiaoyao knows.

"Brother Toru, leave Sister Noriko to Xiaoyao."

The bedroom door was gently closed again.

In the attic's living room, only Watanabe Tetsuya and Sakuraba Miki were left.

The space that had seemed to have room for maneuver just now due to the presence of four people seemed to have suddenly shrunk, leaving only two people sitting opposite each other on the tatami and an increasingly strange atmosphere that permeated the air.

The afternoon sun shines through the curtains, revealing a square halo of light, and dust floats slowly in the light column.

Sakuraba still maintained a proper kneeling posture facing Watanabe Tetsuya, but her straight back, as taut as a bowstring, revealed the tension and panic in her heart at the moment.

The girl lowered her eyes slightly, and her long eyelashes cast a faint shadow on her fair cheeks.

Sakuraba Miki didn't know what to do now. Her mind was blank and she fell into an inexplicable chaos. She subconsciously folded her hands on her knees and pinched her palms hard with her fingertips, trying to gain a little calmness.

What's coming...

The girl is the fourth daughter of the Sakuraba family in Tokyo. Even though she has no experience, she has received relevant education and her theoretical knowledge is no less than that of some adult women who have experienced many hardships and battles.

It's not as if Sakuraba-san is unaware of the significance of what she's about to do with Watanabe-sensei.

One could even say that it was something she actively sought and agreed to!
For Mr. Watanabe, for the purpose he and she must achieve, this is a necessary step.

However, theoretical awareness can never completely cover up a girl's instinctive shyness and uneasiness when facing unknown "intimacy".

She could feel her heartbeat quickening, and her cheeks were uncontrollably flushed with a thin layer of blush, which spread all the way to her delicate earlobes.

Watanabe Tetsuya stood there quietly, his eyes fixed on the girl in front of him.

His eyes were deep and unfathomable. He no longer had the extreme gentleness he had when facing Kiko, nor the composure he had when mediating between the two women just now. At this moment, they were more like a bottomless lake, reflecting the light from the window, but one could not see the emotions inside.

He put aside the guilt that flashed through his mind about Ji Zi's sleeping face, and forced himself to suppress the subtle discomfort when facing this young girl of noble birth and inexperienced in the world.

Toru Watanabe also reminded himself that this was not an ordinary love affair between a man and a woman, but an "imprint" that concerned the future and must be completed.

He needs absolute concentration and calmness!
Teacher Watanabe took a deep breath and broke the silence, his voice steady: "Sakuraba-san, are you ready?"

There were no unnecessary greetings or false reassurances, only straightforward confirmation and the announcement that the event was about to begin.

Upon hearing this, Sakuraba Miki's body trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly.

She slowly raised her head, and her eyes, which were always clear and determined, were now filled with complex emotions.

There is nervousness, shyness, determination, and even a subtle hint of courage that seems to be risking everything.

This is the girl's analysis of her own inner world.

Sakuraba Miki didn't say anything, but just met Watanabe Tetsuya's gaze and nodded solemnly and slowly.

The tatami in the center of the living room seems to have become a silent stage.

The final ceremony is about to begin. (End of this chapter)