Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

a new day.

Haruhiko woke up.

A variety of sensations, including dizziness, heat, and tingling, flooded my mind.

It gave him the illusion that he had a fever.

Looks like I can't stay up late anymore.

"Good morning. I'm so hungry, I'll just have breakfast first."

Yuki stammered as she ate her bread.

Haruhiko glanced at the alarm clock not far away; it was past ten o'clock.

No wonder she couldn't wait.

"Don't worry."

Yuki took a bite of bread and then sipped her milk.

The bread, along with the sticky milk, quickly disappeared deep into her throat under the assault of her uvula's tongue and teeth.

"I've already asked for leave for you."

Yuki swallowed her breakfast, a breathtaking smile appearing on her face, and said.

Haruhiko was momentarily stunned, and it took him a long time to come to his senses.

He let out a breath and said, "Thank you."

"What's there to thank me for?"

Yuki stretched, her white knitted turtleneck sweater undulating with her movements. "I'll consider myself your guardian for now."

Just then, a bell rang from somewhere.

“It’s my phone.”

Haruhiko realized what was happening and said.

Yuki glanced at it, bent down, picked up the school uniform she had taken off last night, and took out her phone from her pocket.

"It's Hoshino Rin."

She chuckled and said, "Your little girlfriend's."

"Don't talk nonsense."

Haruhiko trembled in fright and quickly said, "We're just ordinary friends."

This is indeed true.

As things stand, our relationship is far from being that of boyfriend and girlfriend.

Haruhiko took the phone and answered the call.

"Haruhiko-kun, I heard you were sick and took the day off today. Is it serious?"

Hoshino Rin's worried voice came through.

Is it a sick leave?

Haruhiko was slightly taken aback, seemingly without any other good reason.

"I am fine."

"really?"

Hoshino Rin was a little incredulous. "Given your personality, why would you take leave if it wasn't something serious?"

Just as Haruhiko was about to speak, he suddenly felt the bed sink a little, and a soft, smooth body pressed against him.

It's Yukihime.

He could clearly feel the other person's skin pressed tightly against his.

At the same time, he turned his head and noticed Yuki's mischievous gaze.

Hey, don't do anything reckless!

"Actually, it's because I had to do a commission today, so I took the day off."

Haruhiko quickly made up a reason and said, "You don't need to worry."

"I see."

Hoshino Rin breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Remember to tell me in advance next time."

"I……"

Haruhiko's body stiffened instantly.

He stared wide-eyed at Yukihime's sudden movement.

"what happened?"

Hoshino Rin asked, puzzled.

"It's alright, I've arrived at the location."

Haruhiko swallowed hard and said, "We'll talk about it later when we have time. This monster's attack is very fierce, and I'm having trouble holding on."

"Then why are you still chatting with me?!"

Hoshino Rin's heart tightened, and she quickly hung up the phone.

Haruhiko patted his chest, then turned his gaze and saw Yukihime's playful yet beautiful blue eyes.

The two stared at each other for a long time.

He dared not speak.

Finally, Yuki rolled her eyes, took a sip of milk to moisten her throat, and asked, "Just friends?"

Haruhiko nodded emphatically and said, "It really is!"

"Okay."

Yuki put down her glass of milk and said, "Let's go eat."

Haruhiko hurriedly got up, but because he was in such a hurry, he almost collapsed to the ground with his legs giving way.

Fortunately, Yuki reacted quickly and hugged him from behind.

"Feel sorry."

She said softly, "It's my fault. We agreed to do it once a week."

"Do not blame you."

Haruhiko steadied himself and said, "The ground is too slippery."

Upon hearing this, Yukihime blushed slightly, looking somewhat awkward.

The two went to the bathroom, brushed their teeth and washed their faces, and then returned to the living room.

Breakfast is already laid out.

It's bread and fresh milk.

Haruhiko was starving and didn't stand on ceremony, finishing the food in a few bites.

Suddenly, I felt like I had made up for a lot of the nutrients I had lost last night.

Since I took leave, I don't need to go to school anymore.

Haruhiko was thinking that he would soon be entering the University of Tokyo, so he needed to prepare more talismans.

He got up and walked towards the room.

He stopped at the doorway, his gaze falling on Yuki.

She was wearing a blue coat, a black skirt suit, and tights.

Standing on the windowsill, she perfectly showcased her long, beautiful legs and curvaceous figure.

She is already practicing cultivation.

Her long white hair fluttered in the wind, and snowflakes drifted around her.

Haruhiko withdrew his gaze, thinking to himself that he had to work harder.

Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to avenge Yukihime.

As Haruhiko entered the room where he usually made talismans, his phone suddenly vibrated.

It's a message from Hoshino Rin.

"Haruhiko-kun, were the monsters defeated? Are you alright?"

She didn't call because she was worried that Haruhiko was in the middle of a battle.

"Perfectly done."

Haruhiko typed a reply.

He put down his phone and began making talismans.