Tokyo: Starting from the Miko Sister

Hoshino Rin glanced at Hoshino Hotaru, then turned to Haruhiko and said, "Haruhiko-kun, although I often come to Izumo Shrine, I have never properly visited Izumo City. It's still early now, so we can look around."

In fact, Haruhiko had stayed in Izumo City for some time.

Although most of the time he was training in the ruins of Female Tengu, he once sneaked into Izumo Shrine and met Hoshino Hotaru.

But this matter must not be known to Hoshino Rin.

"Ok."

Haruhiko nodded and said.

Hoshino Rin's suggestion is indeed good.

After all, we can’t have three of us huddled together in a room watching TV for the entire afternoon, right?

That is indeed quite boring.

"I dont go."

Hoshino Hotaru spoke.

"what happened?"

Hoshino Rin was stunned and asked.

"fine."

Hoshino Hotaru shook her head and said, "I don't want to go."

Hoshino Rin was about to persuade him again when he suddenly realized something.

Could it be that my sister wanted to give them a chance to be alone together?

She looked at the cold-faced Hotaru Hoshino and felt warm in her heart.

My sister has grown up after all.

He used to call Haruhiko brother-in-law, but now he has voluntarily withdrawn.

"Let's go together. It's okay."

Hoshino Rin reached out, rubbed her head and said.

As an older sister, it is impossible for me to neglect my younger sister just because of an opportunity.

"Don't go."

Hoshino Hotaru stood up and said, "I'm not interested in shopping. I want to practice. Please don't disturb me."

She glanced at Haruhiko and went back to her room.

Hoshino Rin smiled helplessly.

There was nothing she could do about Hoshino Hotaru's personality.

No matter how much you persuade her, it's useless once she has made up her mind.

"Haruhiko-kun."

Hoshino Rin turned her head and asked, "Then would you mind walking with me?"

"No trouble at all."

Haruhiko couldn't help but smile as he looked at her delicate little face.

Hoshino Rin stood up and stopped at the entrance. She put on her wooden clogs.

Unlike Hotaru Hoshino's bare feet, she wore tabi, or white socks.

She is a very orthodox witch.

"Will wearing a miko costume attract too much attention?"

Haruhiko asked when he saw that she had no intention of changing her clothes.

He doesn't want to attract all kinds of attention while shopping.

That would be very uncomfortable.

"Don't worry."

Hoshino Rin opened the door and said, "This is Izumo Shrine in Izumo City. It is normal for a shrine maiden to appear here."

Haruhiko was slightly startled, then reacted.

Theoretically, Izumo City is the territory of Izumo Shrine.

Even if a witch appears, no one will disturb her openly.

Haruhiko put on his shoes and left with her.

Because it was New Year, Izumo Shrine was crowded.

The two people did not go through the front door, but through the back door.

Behind Izumo Shrine is Mount Yakumo.

The three of them had had a picnic in the mountains last time, so they were familiar with the route.

After walking around in a circle, Haruhiko and Hoshino Rin arrived at the main street.

It was afternoon, but since it was January, it wasn't hot, but it wasn't particularly cold either.

Haruhiko looked around and couldn't help but sigh, it was worthy of the New Year, there were so many people here.

There are also many witches among them.

But not eye-catching.

Because many pedestrians are wearing kimonos.

Both colors are relatively bright, and when mixed together, they won’t stand out too much.

"Oh, I forgot something."

Hoshino Rin suddenly showed a somewhat regretful expression.

"what's up?"

Haruhiko asked with some confusion.

"New Year's greetings."

Hoshino Rin said in an embarrassed tone, "Originally, that was Haruhiko-kun's purpose for coming to Izumo Shrine, but I didn't expect it to be delayed until now."

"It's ok."

Haruhiko said indifferently, "Anyway, I grew up in a shrine, so I'm blessed enough."

Something about praying for the New Year was just an excuse he made up.

Besides, he really has too many blessings, so many that his body can no longer bear it.

Should I pray for Xue Ji and others to let me go?

"How can one dislike the fact that one is blessed?"

Hoshino Rin smiled and said, "Of course the more blessings the better."

"..."

Haruhiko thought to himself, you don’t know my situation.

He simply has no chance of enjoying it.

"We'll go back to the shrine later and pray."

Hoshino Rin waved her fair arms and made the decision.

"That's fine."

Haruhiko couldn't refuse, so he agreed.

But he soon realized that the most famous or most effective thing about Izumo Shrine is matchmaking.

This is not for him.

His special physique is similar to that of Tang Sanzang in "Journey to the West".

Every female demon wanted to eat him or marry him.

It's because Tang Sanzang was a highly accomplished monk who was able to control himself.

But Haruhiko doesn’t have much bottom line.

With a little effort, you can break through the bottom line.

"Haruhiko-kun."

Hoshino Rin trotted to a store and turned back to wave at him.

The shrine maiden's costume did not reveal any of her beauty, but her every move exuded a strong sense of girlishness.

This is completely different from Yukihime or Tsuchimikado Mari.

Haruhiko couldn't help but smile.

He walked forward and found it was a shop selling masks.

Most of the masks are based on monsters.

This is a custom that originated from the New Year.

Adults put on masks to pretend to be monsters, and children throw beans to drive them away.

"Which one do you like?"

Hoshino Rin pointed to the masks hanging on the wall and said, "You are the guest today, so take your pick."

"That fox mask."

Haruhiko looked around and said with a smile, "I live in Inari Shrine and am considered a priest of Inari."

"Yeah, I want a cat mask."

Hoshino Rin thought for a moment and said.

She has a black cat named Yu Yao, and she likes cats.

The boss took off two masks and handed them to Hoshino Rin.

Haruhiko did not take the initiative to pay, and he truly experienced the feeling of being kept by a rich girl.

In fact, Hoshino Rin is indeed rich.

In this world of psychic powers, shrines often possess great wealth.

It’s the same reason why ancient temples were quite wealthy.

Haruhiko put on a mask, leaving only his eyes exposed.

The same is true for Hoshino Rin.

The two smiled at each other and continued to move forward.

When shopping, the main thing is the excitement.

Haruhiko actually doesn't like it very much.

But perhaps because she rarely goes out to play, Hoshino Rin seems quite happy.

We stopped and walked along the way and bought a lot of small things and snacks.

The sunlight overhead gradually faded.

After shopping for three hours, Hoshino Rin finally stopped.

At this time they were in front of a park.

"Haruhiko-kun."

Hoshino Rin took a few steps forward and sat on the swing.

The breeze blew, and the shrine maiden's costume was lifted up, revealing her white and slender legs.

Haruhiko took a look, then sat next to her and started swinging on the swing as well.

The two of them walked around for a long time without saying anything, and the atmosphere became much calmer.