Because there were three people, the chat content was actually quite normal.
Hoshino Rin will not talk about intimate topics with Haruhiko in front of Hoshino Hotaru.
Vice versa, the same is true.
Of course, with Rin Hoshino's character, he would not be too intimate with Haruhiko alone.
But Hoshino Hotaru is hard to say.
Haruhiko and Hoshino Rin mainly talked about the ruins of Takamagahara.
As the first shrine, Izumo Shrine, like the Tsuchimikado clan, gained the right to form an exploration team.
In other words, it is possible for two people to form a team.
Haruhiko is originally a member of the Exploration Department of the Edo Archaeological Bureau, so even if his relationship with the Tsuchimikado clan is not revealed, it is okay.
It's possible, but if you really want to form a team, it's not that easy.
The main reason is that Hoshino Rin’s identity is different.
Haruhiko is an outsider after all.
Speaking of this, he suddenly had a question.
Why didn't Aoi Hoshino object to his association with the Hoshino sisters?
Isn't she afraid of something going wrong?
After all, there have never been men at Izumo Shrine.
If one day Haruhiko and the others were killed, wouldn't that be a violation of tradition?
After chatting casually for half an hour, it was time to eat.
Haruhiko and the other two stood up and sat at the dining table.
The food has been laid out.
Still quite filling.
It is worth mentioning that Japanese people eat red beans and rice on their birthdays.
Because red beans represent happiness, and at the same time, red also means warding off evil spirits.
Haruhiko didn't celebrate his birthday, so he ate ordinary rice.
To be honest, he actually doesn't like eating at Izumo Shrine.
Because the atmosphere is cooler.
Hoshino Aoi never speaks during meals, and her aura is very strong, which leads to this result.
After lunch, the atmosphere picked up again.
After Hoshino Aoi finished washing the dishes, she left the living room.
Now there are only three people left: Haruhiko, Hoshino Rin and Hoshino Hotaru.
Because it was the New Year's holiday and I didn't need to go to school, I had one afternoon.
"How about going out shopping?"
Hoshino Rin glanced at Hoshino Hotaru, then turned to Haruhiko, and said, "Haruhiko-kun, although I often come to Izumo Shrine, I have never taken a good look around Izumo City. It is relatively early now, so we can look around."
In fact, Haruhiko spent some time in Izumo City.
Although most of them practiced in the Nyotengu ruins, they also sneaked into Izumo Shrine to meet Hoshino Hotaru.
It’s just that 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 just sit in the room and watch TV with three people all afternoon, right?
That's really boring.
"I dont go."
Hoshino Hotaru said.
"What's wrong?"
Hoshino Rin couldn't help being stunned and asked.
"fine."
Hoshino Hotaru shook his 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 the two of them a chance to be alone together?
She looked at Hotaru Hoshino, who had a cold face, and felt warm in her heart.
My sister has grown up after all.
He was called Haruhiko's brother-in-law before, but now he quits voluntarily.
"Let's go together, it's okay."
Hoshino Rin stretched out his hand, rubbed her head and said.
As an older sister, it is impossible to neglect your younger sister just because of a chance.
"Not going."
Hoshino Hotaru stood up and said, "I'm not interested in shopping. I have to practice, so don't disturb me."
She glanced at Haruhiko and returned to her room.
Hoshino Rin smiled helplessly.
Hoshino Hotaru's character is like this, and there's nothing she can do about it.
No matter how much she tries to persuade her, it will be useless.
"Haruhiko-kun."
Hoshino Rin turned around and asked, "Then could you please accompany me for a walk?"
"It's no trouble."
Haruhiko looked at her delicate little face and couldn't help but smile.
Hoshino Rin stood up and stopped at the entrance. She put on her clogs.
Unlike Hoshino Hotaru's bare feet, she wore foot bags, which are white socks.
She is a very orthodox miko.
"Would wearing a miko costume attract too much attention?"
Haruhiko asked when he saw that she had no intention of changing her clothes.
He didn't want to receive all kinds of attention while shopping.
That would be very uncomfortable.
"Don't worry."
Hoshino Rin opened the door and said, "This is the Izumo Shrine in Izumo City. It is normal for a shrine maiden to appear."
Haruhiko was slightly startled before he reacted.
Theoretically, Izumo City is the territory of Izumo Shrine.
Even if a miko appears, no one will blatantly disturb her.
Haruhiko put on his shoes and left with her.
Because it was New Year, Izumo Shrine was crowded.
The two people didn't go through the front door, but the back door.
Behind Izumo Shrine is Mount Yakumo.
The three of them had a picnic in the mountains last time, so they were familiar with the road.
After going around in a circle, Haruhiko and Hoshino Rin came to the street.
It was mid-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, as expected of the Chinese New Year, there were so many people.
There are also many witches among them.
But it's not eye-catching.
Because many pedestrians wear kimonos.
Both colors are relatively bright, and when mixed together, they don't stand out too much.
"Ah, I forgot something."
Hoshino Rin suddenly showed a slightly regretful expression.
"What's up?"
Haruhiko asked with some confusion.
"New Year's blessings."
Hoshino Rin said with a somewhat embarrassed tone, "That was originally the purpose of Haruhiko-kun coming to Izumo Shrine, but I didn't expect it to be delayed until now."
"It doesn't matter."
Haruhiko said indifferently, "Anyway, I grew up in a shrine since I was a child, and I have been blessed enough."
He just randomly found reasons to pray for New Year blessings.
Besides, he does have too much blessing, so much that his body can no longer bear it.
Do you want to pray for Xue Ji and others to let you go?
"How can anyone despise their good fortune?"
Hoshino Rin pursed his lips and smiled and said, "The more blessings, the better."
"..."
Haruhiko secretly thought that you don’t know my situation.
He simply couldn't bear it anymore.
"We'll go back to the shrine later and pray."
Hoshino Rin waved his white and tender arms and decided.
"That's okay."
Haruhiko couldn't find it easy to refuse, so he agreed.
But he quickly realized that the most famous or efficacious thing about Izumo Shrine is marriage.
This doesn't suit him.
His special physique is similar to Tang Sanzang in "Journey to the West".
Even a female seductress wants to eat him or get married.
That is, Tang Sanzang was an eminent monk and could control it.
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 to him.
The miko costume didn't reveal any beauty, but every move she made exuded a strong sense of girliness.
This is completely different from Yukihime or Tsuchimikado Mari.
Haruhiko couldn't help but smile.
He walked forward and found that it was a mask seller.
Most of the masks are based on monsters.
This is a custom originating from the New Year.
The adults put on masks and pretend to be monsters, while the children scatter beans to ward them off.
"Which one do you like?"
Hoshino Rin pointed to the masks hanging on the wall and said, "You are a guest today, pick whatever you want."
"That fox mask."
Haruhiko glanced around and said with a smile, "I live in Inari Shrine, and I can be regarded as the priest of Inari God."
"Well, I want a cat mask."
Hoshino Rin said after thinking for a moment.
She has a black cat Yuyao, and she also likes cats.
The boss took off two masks and handed them to Hoshino Rin.
Haruhiko didn't take the initiative to pay. He really experienced the feeling of being taken care of by a rich girl.
In fact, Hoshino Rin is indeed rich.
In this spiritual world, shrines often possess considerable wealth.
Just like the ancient temples were quite wealthy.
Haruhiko put on a mask, revealing only a pair of eyes.
The same goes for Rin Hoshino.
The two looked at each other, smiled, and continued forward.
Shopping is all about excitement.
Haruhiko actually doesn't like it that much.
But Hoshino Rin seemed quite happy because he went out less often.
I stopped and walked along the way and bought a lot of gadgets and snacks.
The sunlight overhead was fading.
After shopping for three hours, Hoshino Rin finally stopped.
At this time, they were in front of a park.
"Haruhiko-kun."
Hoshino Rin stepped forward and sat on the swing.
The breeze blew, and the miko's clothes were lifted up, revealing her white and slender legs.
Haruhiko glanced at it, sat next to her, and also started to swing.
The two of them walked around for a long time, neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere became much calmer.
However, there were still lively sounds from far away from time to time.
Hoshino Rin turned to look at Haruhiko.
He was wearing a mask and his expression couldn't be seen clearly.
She quickly withdrew her gaze and looked at the street in the distance.
For her, this year's birthday was the best ever.
In previous years, Haruhiko would give her gifts, but he wouldn't hang out with her like this.
The main reason is that they were in different worlds at that time, and their identities were very different.
Now that they are both psykers, there is a possibility of being together.
Hoshino Rin pursed his lips and a smile appeared on his face.
Although the future is more troublesome, there is always hope.
Ten minutes later, the swing stopped.
"Haruhiko-kun, let's go back."
Hoshino Rin took off his mask and said with a chuckle.
Haruhiko was slightly startled.
In the warm sunshine, the girl's fair and delicate face was stained with a hazy color.
But her bright smile and eyes made her seem to shine.
"Um."
Haruhiko nodded.
The two people returned the same way.
This time I didn’t waste any time on the road and quickly returned to Izumo Shrine.
"It just so happened that there were a lot less people. Let's go pray."
Hoshino Rin looked around, immediately found an opening, and stepped forward.
Haruhiko followed her step by step.
After queuing for a few minutes, it was their turn.
"Shhh."
Hoshino Rin raised his index finger.
Because the young witch in charge of praying and drawing lots was preparing to reveal her identity.
She noticed Haruhiko, with a surprised expression on her face.
When Hoshino Rin saw this, his expression froze, a little unnatural.
"Guest, do you want to marry me?"
The young miko raised her lips slightly and asked in a joking tone.
Although Hoshino Rin is the heir to Izumo Shrine, he has a kind personality, so he has good relationships with many priests and witches.
But now, she would rather imitate Hoshino Hotaru and be more indifferent than encounter such an embarrassing situation.
"no!"
Hoshino Rin blushed and said, "Look for luck!"
"Really?"
The young miko asked with a smile.
"real!"
Hoshino Rin secretly glanced at Haruhiko and breathed a sigh of relief when he found that he had no reaction.
But I don’t know why, but I feel a little disappointed.
The young miko stopped teasing and handed her the bamboo stick tube.
Hoshino Rin's expression returned to somewhat normal, she took a deep breath and started to draw lots.
Soon, there were results.
She looked nervous and picked up the lottery.
As the heir to the Izumo Shrine, she naturally knows how to interpret the fortune tellers.
Hoshino Rin had a smile on his face.
It's auspicious.
It means that her fortune will be very good this year.
It is worth mentioning that because the gods are far away, the drawing of lots is purely based on luck.
Haruhiko didn't care too much.
In this world of psykers, strength obviously outweighs luck.
"Guest, do you want to marry me?"
When it was Haruhiko's turn, the young miko looked at him with a smile, still asking the same question.
"I……"
Haruhiko originally planned to refuse, but noticed Rin Hoshino's expectant look and nodded again.
In fact, he also wanted to know whether the Izumo Shrine was effective or not.
"OK."
The young miko nodded and handed him another bamboo stick tube.
Haruhiko took it, shook it a few times, and the lot fell to the ground.
Before he could make a move, Hoshino Rin had already picked it up.
She glanced at it and was stunned.
It says that Haruhiko will have good luck in love.
But what he is seeking is marriage, which means that many people want to marry him.
Hoshino Rin became alert after being stunned.
She began to think about who was closely related to Haruhiko.
But she didn't think about Yukihime or Tsuchimikado Mashiro.
Because Haruhiko told her that they were all friends of his mother.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing her strange reaction, Haruhiko couldn't help but ask, "Is it bad?"
"no."
Hoshino Rin came to his senses and said, "It's the top sign."
"..."
Haruhiko secretly thought that it was true.
"Congratulations to both of you."
The young miko had a sincere smile on her face.
At this moment, it was like being possessed by the wedding officiant.
"You...what are you talking about?"
Hoshino Rin's face suddenly turned red.
"I congratulate both of you on winning the lottery. I don't mean anything else."
The young miko blinked and said.
Hoshino Rin suddenly turned to stone.
This time I realized that I had misunderstood.
She subconsciously grabbed Haruhiko and ran out.
When the young miko saw this scene, the smile on her face became even stronger.
Haruhiko was caught off guard and could only speed up his pace to keep up with her.
When he arrived outside the palace, Hoshino Rin stopped.
She gasped and suddenly saw herself holding Haruhiko's hand again.
After a moment of sluggishness, she quickly let go.
"Haru... Haruhiko-kun, let's go back!"
Hoshino Rin turned around and walked towards the back hall.
The roots of her ears were already red.
Haruhiko suddenly thought of Tachibana Yui.
The two of them are really cute.
Hoshino Rin quickly took off his shoes and ran to the kitchen, leaving only one sentence, "I'll pour tea."
Haruhiko stood in the entrance hall and couldn't help but smile.
He closed the door and entered the living room.
Just then, a gust of wind came.
Hoshino Hotaru fell from the sky and fell into his arms.
Fortunately, everyone is psychic, otherwise, there would be two corpses and two lives.
Haruhiko was about to speak, but was blocked.
Hoshino Hotaru stood up straight, held his head with both hands, and began the lip communication she was good at.
Haruhiko was shocked.
The main reason is that Hoshino Rin is in the kitchen, and it only takes a few minutes to pour the tea.
Therefore, it has to be fast.
(End of chapter)
