Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

"Long wait!"

She immediately put on a smile and said, "It's freshly squeezed, you should try it."

"Thank you, Aunt Mashiro."

Haruhiko took it, took a sip, and said, "Very good."

He wasn't flattering me; it was unexpectedly delicious.

Is this the lemonade of high society?

"Small idea."

Tachibana Yui spoke with a slight upturn in her voice, completely unaware that she had stolen the credit from Tsuchimikado Mari.

Her top priority right now is to establish herself as an auntie.

Instead of being a useless, cute but clueless character.

"I'll take you to your room."

After Haruhiko finished his lemonade, Tachibana Yui stepped forward, took his hand, and headed upstairs.

Her hands were soft and quite small.

Haruhiko couldn't help but pinch it.

Tachibana Yui paused, quickly letting go of his hand, her face flushing slightly.

She quickened her pace and soon reached the second floor.

Haruhiko had previously told Tachibana Yui that he wouldn't be living here.

But she still prepared a room.

"How about it?"

Tachibana Yui pushed open the door and asked, "If you're not satisfied, we can renovate it according to your ideas."

Haruhiko glanced at it and fell silent.

The interior space is surprisingly large.

For example, take that bed; it could comfortably sleep four or five people.

And the lighting is excellent.

The huge floor-to-ceiling windows offer a view of the artificial lake, a beautiful sight.

In addition, it is fully equipped with a television, air conditioner, wardrobe, and other amenities.

"Thank you, Aunt Mashiro."

Haruhiko looked away and asked, "Isn't that too wasteful?"

"No, it's just sitting empty anyway."

Tachibana Yui waved her hand dismissively and said, "It'll be much more lively here with you moving in."

She really is a rich loli.

Haruhiko stopped being pretentious.

Although I can't stay here permanently, I've worked so hard for so long, so it's okay to enjoy myself occasionally.

"Are there only three of us living in this house?"

Logically speaking, there should be quite a few servants or the like.

But Haruhiko didn't see it.

"No, there's also my double."

Tachibana Yui hesitated for a moment, then said, "Come with me."

She turned and left the room.

Haruhiko followed out of curiosity.

Tachibana Yui hadn't gone far; she was right next door. She opened the door.

Lying on the bed in the room was a super tall, mature woman who was 1.9 meters tall.

It was Tsuchimikado Mashiro's stand-in.

Her attire was the same as the one Haruhiko had seen before.

She was wearing a pink traditional kimono, with a gold veil covering the lower half of her face.

Her long, red hair cascaded down, like a blooming rose.

The crystal-clear, rounded toes were exposed, and the jade-like soles had a rosy hue, making them look no different from real people.

Chapter 50 Snow Princess's Generosity

Is she a doll?

Haruhiko couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

Dolls are relatively common among psionicists.

But generally speaking, they are easy to identify.

Because of the texture issue, it cannot be compared to a real person.

Most of the dolls even retain obvious ball joint features.

But this doll in front of us is different; it's just too lifelike.

"She's not the kind of doll you think she is."

Tachibana Yui raised her chin slightly, revealing a somewhat smug expression. "She is a human being in the truest sense."

"Humanity?"

Haruhiko asked instinctively, "Is she a corpse?"

"Hey, what are you thinking? I'm not some kind of pervert!"

Tachibana Yui's eyes suddenly turned fierce. She had intended to glare at him, but given their different statuses now, she could only stomp her foot heavily.

The little feet, clad in white socks, had a close encounter with the carpet.

"She was created using special methods and has no relation to humans, yet she is more human-like than any other human."

Tachibana Yui immediately explained.

Haruhiko smiled sheepishly.

He had indeed just thought of a few bloody forbidden techniques.

Was she conscious?

Haruhiko continued to ask.

"She is unable to develop self-awareness."

Tachibana Yui paused for a moment before replying, "However, she has an instinctive reaction; she will retaliate when she is hurt."

Haruhiko was thoughtful.

This aunt clearly has many secrets.

But it's estimated that he won't be told at the moment.

"Okay, let's go downstairs."

Tachibana Yui clapped her hands and turned to walk outside.

Her single ponytail swayed as she walked.

Haruhiko resisted the urge to reach out and grab it, and returned to the living room downstairs.

Tsuchimikado Mari is cooking in the kitchen.

She manages almost all of the household affairs.

Haruhiko couldn't help but admire her; she was truly capable.

Especially since her true form is Shiranui.

That would make it even more special.

Haruhiko was somewhat envious of Tachibana Yui.

It's amazing to encounter such an excellent shikigami.

But thinking about it, Yukihime isn't bad either.

"Please sit down, I'll examine your body."

Tachibana Yui climbed onto the sofa and waved to him.

No, Auntie!

Haruhiko was confused.