My life in the underworld begins at the Takayanagi family!

When asked about Nagisa Ichiyo, Amamiya Akira didn't hide anything and directly revealed the two people behind her: Takayanagi Ichiro and Ifukube Yashiro.

Chapter 499 Ichiyo Envys the Witch Ying

After hearing Amaterasu Ei's answer, Nagisa Ichiyo nodded inwardly; this was the most realistic scenario.

If Nagisa Ichiyo can think that far ahead, then all her previous actions could very well have been an act.

However, it's surprising that Takayanagi Ichiro and Ifukube Yashiro are thinking so far ahead, both planning to have Amatsume Akira inherit the shrine in the future.

"Mr. Takayanagi, how can you be so sure that Ei can inherit this shrine and develop it well?"

"Ying has always grown up in this environment, so she is most familiar with this place."

Moreover, this shrine represents the hard work of its head priest. If it is truly ruined by his descendants, then the head priest will not be able to rest in peace in heaven.

Therefore, the safest approach is to bring it under Ying's control.

Akira Amane heard the entire conversation between Ichiro Takayanagi and Ichiyo Nagisa.

At this moment, he revealed a rather confident smile, as if Nagisa Ichiyo was indicating that he would be able to manage the shrine well in the future.

"Moreover, people are not born knowing everything; they all need to go through systematic learning."

From now on, she should not only strive in her regular studies, but also learn other knowledge; she can consult Ifukube Yashiro for guidance.

Takayanagi Ichiro's next words made Amatsume Ei slightly embarrassed. She had just expressed her confidence, but now Takayanagi Ichiro had brought her back to reality.

Seeing this change in Tennyo-me Ei, Nagisa couldn't help but smile. This was the Tennyo-me Ei she knew.

“Mr. Gaoliu, thank you very much for your arrangements for Ying’s future. I will stay by her side and keep an eye on her.”

"Yiye, I'm older than you, I don't need your supervision at all."

Ei Ayame believed that she was too old and didn't need Ichiyo Nagisa's supervision at all.

This is a bit improper. What kind of younger sister supervises her older sister?

“Ying, my family is a member of parliament’s family, and we have a lot of management books at home, which the school or the Ivory Coast can’t provide to you.”

Faced with Amamiya's rejection, Nagisa Ichiyo did not panic at all, but instead pointed out her advantages.

Then his gaze turned to Takayanagi Ichiro, wanting Takayanagi Ichiro to judge the matter.

"Ying, this time I'm going to stand against you."

To Amaterasu Ei's surprise, Takayanagi Ichiro actually chose to stand with Nagisa Ichiyo this time.

"Let me show you other places."

Amane Ei turned and left, intending to take Takayanagi Ichiro to visit her secret base and no longer discuss the matter.

After gaining Takayanagi Ichiro's approval, Nagisa Ichiyo was quite happy, but she immediately went to Takayanagi Ichiro's side to explain.

"Mr. Takayanagi, thank you very much for your recognition."

But Ying wasn't angry just now, so please don't take it to heart.

Just now, Amamiya Akira turned around and left without saying goodbye. Nagisa Ichiyo was worried that Takayanagi Ichiro thought Amamiya Akira was angry, so she wanted to come over and explain quickly.

“Yiye, I know Ying just as well as you do. Let’s catch up with her and check out her secret base.”

When Takayanagi Ichiro started to leave, Nagisa Ichiyo was still confused.

She has known Amane Ei for over ten years, how could she possibly know less about him than Takayanagi Ichiro?

Then Nagisa Ichiyo remembered the feeling that had overwhelmed her a few days ago, and her face immediately turned red.

At first, she was confused, but after talking with Amamiya Ei, she understood what it was all about.

Today she applied to join, but did not receive Tamame Ei's consent; she was only allowed to experience it up close.

This time, she was determined to find even more clues.

............

Eiryo Tennome had several secret bases, but they weren't the kind of secret bases that people could live in; they were just empty, bare places.

However, each of the four sides has a stone at its base, just the right size for one person to sit on.

Emi Tengnü explained that she would go to these secret bases to process and get through any bad things that happened to her, and then face the rest of her life with a smile.

Although Akira Amatsume had said something similar during a previous visit to the shrine, Nagisa Ichiyo's eyes are now red again.

Amane Emi has found the best life here, but she also has moments of loneliness and helplessness.

Unfortunately, there was no one she could confide in, so she could only come to these secret hideouts to process her inner emotions alone.

Fortunately, Takayanagi Ichiro had advised her beforehand, so she wouldn't vent her resentment on the descendants of the Amatsume family.

"This trip can also be seen as a farewell to these secret bases, because my future is very likely to be one where I won't need these secret bases anymore."

For Tennyo-me Ei to say such things so openly and frankly shows she is indeed a cheerful girl.

Amaneme Ei has now developed a close relationship with Takayanagi Ichiro, and will be living with Ifukube Yashiro from now on.

It's even quite possible that they'll take over this shrine in the future; it has a bright future ahead of it.

Then there's no need for such a secret haven for venting feelings of loneliness and depression.

"Well, from now on, you can't have any new secret bases besides this one."

Nagisa Ichiyo felt that destroying one secret base was nothing; what was important was preventing Amatsume Akira from having new secret bases.

"Yiye, you're starting to feel like an older sister right now."

Amaneme Ei gave Nagisa Ichiyo a sweet smile, then reached out and took Takayanagi Ichiro's hand, and walked towards the shrine.

"Mr. Takayanagi, after visiting the shrine today, I plan to use some of the ingredients here to cook you a dinner as a way of thanking you for your help."

"Okay, I'm really looking forward to Ying's cooking."

Akira Amane lives here. When she was a child, she needed the head priest of the shrine to take care of her, but when she grew up, she took care of the head priest instead, so she has a very good cook.

Being expected to do so by Takayanagi Ichiro made Amatsume Ei even happier, but she ignored Nagisa Ichiyo behind her.

"You two just wait! I was supposed to be on your side, why did you leave me behind?"

Despite Nagisa Ichiyo's dissatisfaction, Amamiya Akira and Takayanagi Ichiro did not stop; instead, they walked even faster, hand in hand.

At this moment, Nagisa Ichiyo suddenly felt very envious of Amatsume Akira, who was able to have a deep connection with a man like Takayanagi Ichiro.

Chapter 500 The Shrine Maiden's Humility

Akira Tenjōme's residence here was not damaged, because the Tenjōme family was also coming here to take care of the shrine.

Of course, because of some recent events in the town, such as the death of Dr. Kasugano, they haven't had much time to clean up here.

We don't have a lot of ingredients left, but it's enough to make enough for three people to have dinner.

Nagisa Ichiyo is a young lady from a wealthy family, so she did not participate in the preparation of dinner.

Eiji Amane didn't want Ichiro Takayanagi to help him in the kitchen, so he kicked Ichiro out and cooked dinner by himself.

“I’ve known Ying for so many years, and I’ve never received such treatment before.”

By this point, Nagisa Ichiyo no longer felt any jealousy.

I'd like to learn from Takayanagi Ichiro how to improve my relationship with Amatsume Ei.

"She grew stronger little by little, which will be of great help to her in the future."

She'll be living with Ifukube Yashiro from now on, so there's no need to give her any excessive help, as it might put pressure on her.

"I see."

Regardless of improving the relationship between Takayuki Ichiro and Amatsume Ei, Takayuki Ichiro's suggestions are all good things for Amatsume Ei.

Therefore, Nagisa Ichiyo will definitely not object; on the contrary, she will carry it out seriously.

Just then, Ichiro Takayanagi picked up his phone and saw that it was an unfamiliar number.

"It must be your father."

After guessing the caller's identity, Takayanagi Ichiro immediately answered the phone.

"Master Takayanagi, I am Nagisa Naoto."

Takayanagi Ichiro made no attempt to avoid suspicion, and even turned on the speakerphone so that Nagisa Ichiyo could hear what her father was saying.

Naoto Nagisa addresses Ichiro Takayanagi as "head of the family" instead of "sir," which suggests that Ichiro Takayanagi comes from a powerful family, and that Ichiro Takayanagi is the head of that family.

“Mr. Congressman, you must have come for your daughter.”

Your daughter is sitting right across from me; you can talk to her for a bit.

After Takayanagi Ichiro finished speaking, he actually handed the phone to Nagisa Ichiyo.

“Dad, today Ying said she wants to invite Mr. Takayanagi to visit the shrine separately.”

I was a little worried, so I came along.

Now that she had the phone in her hands, Nagisa Ichiyo definitely needed to explain things to her father.

“I already know about your situation. It’s a good thing for you to make a good friend, and I won’t stop you.”

However, I need to make you think more about yourself. After all, you're growing up, and you should be responsible for your own actions.

"Dad, I understand."

Nagisa Naoto's words relieved Nagisa Ichiyo. As long as her father didn't stop her from seeing Amatsume Akira, it was a good thing.

As for any additional conditions that come with it, she is willing to abide by them.

"Ichiyo, return the phone to the head of the Takayanagi family."

Upon hearing this, Nagisa Ichiyo returned the phone to Takayanagi Ichiro.

"Master Takayanagi, I wonder when you will be returning to Tokyo? Would you like me to take some time to see you off?"

Knowing that the phone had been returned to Ichiro Takayanagi, she started talking to him about serious business over the phone.