Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Tsuchimikado Mashiro held her breath, blocking out the smell in the air, and said, "You should take a shower."

"I was going to go."

Seeing her like this, Tsuchimikado Mari smiled slightly and asked, "Are you not used to it?"

"..."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro fell silent again.

"I suggest you get used to it sooner rather than later."

Tsuchimikado Mari said with a faint smile, "There's a saying, 'Pluck the flower while it blooms.'"

"Take care of my health at home."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro glared at her, then turned and went downstairs.

Interrogation is just a formality; her shikigami doesn't need to be present.

Besides, no one understands the gods better than her double.

Tsuchimikado Mari responded and headed to the bathroom.

Half an hour later, Haruhiko stopped making the talisman.

He began to cultivate the Fisherman's Song Night Fire technique.

After waiting for a moment, Tsuchimikado Mari reappeared.

She changed her clothes; instead of the usual kimono, she wore a slip dress.

Wearing it on her is practically testing the quality of the pajamas.

Every inch of silk is stretched to prevent it from tearing.

Tsuchimikado Mari remained silent, revealing her demon form to help him cultivate the Fisherman's Song Night Fire.

Soon, dusk arrived.

Haruhiko took a shower and returned home.

Yukihime opened the door today.

After exchanging pleasantries, Haruhiko entered the living room.

He immediately looked at the white fox, or rather, Jinguji Touyu, who was sleeping on the sofa.

Why didn't you come back with Bai Shuang?

Yuki noticed his gaze and asked with a smile.

"I went to Aunt Mashiro's place."

Qingyan explained, "It's not good to take Baishuang with us, so let her go home by herself."

Yukihime knew about Tsuchimikado Mashiro and Tsuchimikado Mari.

Haruhiko had told her before, including his mother, Yuya Utsunomiya.

She nodded and said, "I'll go cook."

After she left, Haruhiko walked over and sat on the sofa.

He patted his thigh and said, "Bai Shuang, come here."

Jinguji Fuyumi raised her head and looked at him with her big eyes.

In the past, she certainly wouldn't have been so obedient.

But remembering her promise to help, she slowly got up and sat on his lap.

"you you you!"

Izumi flew over, stomping his feet in anger.

She felt her position was precarious.

Bai Shuang was clearly very aloof before.

What's going on now?

In comparison, lime is more composed.

It slowly walked to Haruhiko's feet, sat down on the carpet, and sat right next to him.

"Izumi."

Haruhiko stretched out his hand and called out.

Izumi landed swiftly in his palm, her little face rubbing against his fingers.

The anger from just now seemed to have vanished without a trace.

Haruhiko remarked that he was such an easy guy to coax.

He thought of reaching out and gently stroking the white fox.

When Yukihime came out of the kitchen and saw this scene, she was stunned.

It was harmonious, but something just felt off.

Haruhiko and the demon-possessed felt far too good together.

"Have a meal."

Yukihime put down the food and called out.

Haruhiko put down the white fox and withdrew his hand from Izumi's embrace. He got up, went to the bathroom to wash his hands, and then went to the dining table.

After dinner, he continued practicing the Fisherman's Song Night Fire technique.

a new day.

Haruhiko left home with his schoolbag and headed to the University of Tokyo.

On the way, he suddenly received a message from Hoshino Hotaru.

Tell him to go to Hoshino Rin's little house to see her.

Haruhiko did not hesitate and changed direction.

Because it was so close, we arrived at the door very quickly.

There was no one in the courtyard.

Just as Haruhiko was about to ring the doorbell, a familiar voice came from behind him.

"Haruhiko-kun?"

He turned his head and saw Hoshino Rin with a single ponytail.

She was wearing a red trench coat, her head tilted slightly as she looked at him with a hint of confusion on her face.

Haruhiko immediately realized that he might have been tricked by Hoshino Hotaru again.

Suppressing the urge to punish her, he greeted her with a smile, "Good morning."

"Good morning."

A faint smile appeared on Hoshino Rin's delicate face as she asked, "What brings you here today?"

"Nothing."

Haruhiko casually said, "I came to check on you because I hadn't seen you for a few days."

"Do you miss me?"

Hoshino Rin smiled slightly and said teasingly, "You can just say it."

"I really want to."

Haruhiko said in response.

Hoshino Rin immediately turned her face away, feeling a little flustered.

She hadn't expected Haruhiko to actually say it.

"Um...why don't you come in and sit for a while?"

Hoshino Rin opened the door, turned her back to him, and asked.

"Ok."

Haruhiko couldn't help but smile.

Rin's personality hasn't changed at all.

He followed her across the courtyard to the door.

The door opened automatically.

"Hotaru, when did you arrive?"

Hoshino Rin was somewhat surprised to see her younger sister and asked.

"Just arrived."

Hotaru Hoshino's lips moved silently, and at the same time, she glanced at Haruhiko and asked, "Did I come at the wrong time?"