Throughout the ride from Shibuya back to the foot of the mountain in Shinjuku, Yuuki Asuna seemed visibly downcast.
Noticing this, Yuen asked her softly after they got out of the car.
“Asuna, what is wrong?” “It’s almost six o’clock.
I originally thought I could spend more time with Kami-sama today.” “But it looks like I’ll only be able to stay for a little while again.” As she spoke, Yuuki Asuna’s expression down.
Yuen reached out and rested his hand on Yuuki Asuna’s head, his tone tinged with apology.
“…I am truly sorry, Asuna.
This is my fault.” Yuuki Asuna shook her head hurriedly, her hair swaying as she did so.
“It has nothing to do with Kami-sama.” “It was my fault for coming without knowing you had gone down the mountain.
I even disturbed you, Kami-sama.” “Asuna, do not take responsibility for everything.” Yuen sighed helplessly in his heart.
Sometimes, Yuuki Asuna was just too sensible.
With a personality like that, she would easily be taken advantage of out.
“Asuna, you have finished all your homework and studies for today, correct?” Unsure why Kami-sama suddenly asked this, Yuuki Asuna nodded obediently.
“I’ve finished everything.
Otherwise, Kaa-san wouldn’t have let me out.” “Then stay with me a while longer, Asuna.
I will take you home later.” Yuen turned his head to glance at Shirai Rei beside them.
“I assume there won’t be a problem, right?
Shirai.” “Since it is Yuen-sama’s request, naturally, I have no objections.” Shirai Rei bowed respectfully.
“…I will explain everything properly to Kyoko-sama later.” “Good.” Yuen nodded slightly, turning his gaze back to Yuuki Asuna in front of him.
He extended his hand.
“Let’s go back to the shrine, Asuna.” Yuuki Asuna’s beautiful face flushed slightly as she carefully placed her slender fingers in his palm.
“I won’t see you off, Shirai.” With those words, Yuen took a step forward, and both he and Yuuki Asuna vanished into thin air.
Shirai Rei stood rooted to the spot, staring up at the mountain peak.
Her gaze lingered for a long time as she murmured to herself, “So that is the legendary Kami-sama…” ….
Shinjuku.
Yuuki Villa.
Upon her return, Shirai Rei went straight to the living room and reported everything that had happened that day to Yuuki Kyoko in detail.
After listening carefully, Yuuki Kyoko put down the book she was holding, raising an eyebrow slightly.
“…Are you saying that the spectacle of the rain ascending back to the sky in Tokyo today was Yuen-sama’s doing?” “Yes.” Shirai Rei nodded earnestly.
A look of surprise crossed Yuuki Kyoko’s face.
She had originally thought Yuen was merely immortal and ageless.
But now, it seemed that the deity’s power was far more terrifying than she had imagined.
No wonder Father kept insisting before he returned to our hometown that Asuna must serve Yuen-sama well…
Yuuki Kyoko pondered many things in that short moment.
“Rei, prepare the ingredients.
I will cook personally today.” If Kami-sama was going to escort Asuna home personally later, she, as a mother, had to offer proper hospitality.
….
Yuen Shrine, Dimensional Space.
Yuen and Yuuki Asuna were sitting in front of the LCD TV, playing a two-player fighting game.
Yuuki Asuna, who usually had no entertainment options, found herself surprisingly captivated by a game that girls typically wouldn’t be interested in.
As the screen flashed [K.O.], Yuuki Asuna turned her head and giggled happily.
“I won again, Kami-sama.” “You are truly skilled, Asuna.” Yuen put down his controller and praised her.
Yuuki Asuna’s gaming talent was ridiculously high.
He had played this game with Saitama for a long time just last night.
Yet, after only two practice rounds, Yuuki Asuna could defeat him with more than half her health bar remaining.
“Kami-sama, one more round!” Having been suppressed for so long in her daily life, Yuuki Asuna hadn’t had her fill of fun yet.
Just then, the phone in her pocket rang.
Yuuki Asuna took it out.
Seeing the caller ID, she pursed her lips and didn’t answer immediately.
“Kami-sama, Mother is calling.
I think she wants to hurry me home.” “Then let me take you home, Asuna.” Yuen glanced at the clock on the wall.
It was nearing eight o’clock; it really was time for Asuna to go back.
“I’m sorry to trouble you, Kami-sama.” In truth, Yuuki Asuna didn’t want to go home at all.
But if she stayed, her mother might come looking for her, which would only cause unnecessary trouble for Kami-sama.
In the dimensional space of the shrine, Yuen and Yuuki Asuna’s figures vanished.
In the blink of an eye, they arrived in front of an old Japanese-style building.
Yuuki Asuna looked completely bewildered.
“Kami-sama, you made a mistake.
This is my grandfather’s house.” “Do you not live here anymore?” Yuen was a bit surprised.
Historically, generations of the Yuuki family had always lived here.
Yuuki Asuna nodded and replied, “Yes.
My parents and I live in the center of Shinjuku.
We only come here occasionally to visit Grandfather.” Hearing this, Yuen looked at the house.
Two hundred years ago, only wealthy families lived in such residences.
Now, however, it had become an outdated home for the elderly.
He couldn’t help but sigh.
“Times truly change fast.” Yuuki Asuna was curious.
“Have you been here before, Kami-sama?” “More than just been here.” Yuen smiles faintly.
“I even stayed here once, two hundred years ago.” “Eh!
I’ve never heard Grandfather mention that.” It was the first time Yuuki Asuna had heard of such a thing.
Logically speaking, given her grandfather’s boastful nature, if Kami-sama had stayed here, he would have brought it up long ago.
It was something he could have bragged about for a lifetime.
Seeing Yuuki Asuna’s confusion, Yuen explained with a light smile, “I never told Tendo.” He withdrew his gaze.
“Since I got the wrong place, let’s go, Asuna.” “Don’t you plan to tell Grandfather you’re here, Kami-sama?” Yuuki Asuna asked.
Yuen waved his hand.
“Tendo is resting.
I won’t disturb him.” In the slightly lonely night, Yuen and Yuuki Asuna vanished once again.
A moment later.
Creatures of the night—field mice and other small animals hiding in the tall grass—cautiously poked their heads out one by one, their eyes filled with the terror of encountering a predator.
Different species, yet they all scurried away from the spot in unison, fleeing in panic.
Inside the master bedroom of the Japanese-style house, Yuuki Tendo turned over on the tatami mat in his sleep.
He muttered in his dream.
“Yuen-sama…”