The bright moonlight receded, and dark clouds gathered.
"Strange, how did the weather change so suddenly?"
At the popular stall, Old Six looked up.
After Qin Yu's hint, he had already earned a lot of Mora from the Treasure-Stealing Weasel.
Looking at the dimming bright moon, he shook his head.
If this continued, it would affect his business.
Others around also noticed the change and began to whisper.
In Narukami Island, this land where the divine resides.
The weather was a result of divine will.
The sudden appearance of dark clouds was indeed abnormal.
"Speaking of which, that young lady who was with Qin Yu..."
Old Six patted his forehead, feeling that something was off.
Had he heard of her somewhere before?
That shrine maiden called her Miss Hiiragi...
Hiiragi? Which Inazuman family started with Hiiragi?
Just then, sounds of commotion came from afar.
Old Six looked up, his face changing drastically.
"How unlucky, it's the Kanjou Commission!"
If they caught me, they wouldn't leave a single Mora for me!
Pack up, let's get out of here.
...
In the tranquil pavilion, two young ladies were seated.
One was noble and elegant, the other gentle and captivating.
Such peerless beauties were truly captivating enough to topple nations.
Petals rained down, but alas, there was no one to appreciate them.
Except for Yoimiya, a fireworks girl caught in the middle.
The two ladies were naturally Kamisato Ayaka, meeting for the first time, and Hiiragi Chiriko.
"Nuu!"
The small tanuki, held by Yoimiya, wanted to speak.
But its mouth was covered, and it couldn't move.
"Nuu—!"
Large confusion filled its small eyes.
The little tanuki didn't understand.
Why were the two human sisters silent for so long?
And why weren't they letting it speak?
Weren't they chatting happily just now?
How could this be, *sniffle sniffle*.
Yoimiya hugged the little tanuki and whispered in its ear:
"Little one, don't cause trouble!"
As she spoke, her gaze fell on Kamisato Ayaka with a troubled expression.
Then she looked at Hiiragi Chiriko.
The two young ladies had been looking at each other for a long time.
No one knew what they were thinking.
"Ugh...!"
Yoimiya's pretty face flushed, and her thighs rubbed back and forth uncontrollably.
Please!
She couldn't stand this strange atmosphere anymore!
Someone save her!
The naturally lively girl experienced, for the first time, what it felt like to be imprisoned.
" *Clap* —"
Just then, Kamisato Ayaka closed her paper fan.
The quiet, oppressive air loosened.
Yoimiya shot up from her seat and slammed the table.
"Um, I suddenly remembered I have to..."
"You can't leave."
The noble and elegant young lady suddenly looked at Yoimiya.
The latter's small body trembled, and she dejectedly sank back into her seat.
*Sob sob sob*, so scary.
Taking a deep breath from the little tanuki, Yoimiya became withdrawn.
Kamisato Ayaka slowly placed her paper fan on the table.
As if unintentionally, she asked:
"Miss Hiiragi, can you tell me more about your fiancé?"
Here it comes, the detailed explanation about the fiancé!
Yoimiya buried her small face, but her ears perked up subtly.
In her memory, Kamisato Ayaka had never been like this.
My good best friend, why are you so concerned about someone else's man?
You're acting strange.
Hiiragi Chiriko looked at the young lady from the Yashiro Commission before her.
As expected of the "White Heron Princess" of Inazuma.
She was indeed a very beautiful woman.
"..."
But she smelled something different.
This young lady seemed to have taken a liking to something very important beside her.
She hugged the doll in her arms tighter.
Like a mother protecting her baby.
Yes, even the gentlest rabbit...
When cornered, would bite.
After a long silence, she raised her face, her smile gentle.
Meeting Kamisato Ayaka's gaze, she did not back down.
"Fiancé?"
"That's right, Qin Yu is my fiancé."
Yoimiya's delicate body trembled, as if she had received an electric shock.
This was huge gossip!
Kamisato Ayaka remained silent for a moment, then broke into a smile.
"If I recall correctly, the engagement has been canceled."
"Perhaps the term 'fiancé' is no longer appropriate."
Yoimiya clenched her small pink fists again.
Best friend, your aggression is formidable.
Is this a war between the Yashiro Commission and the Kanjou Commission!
"Engagement canceled? I never agreed to that."
Hiiragi Chiriko gently stroked the doll in her arms and said softly.
"It was merely a unilateral decision by the family."
"Why should they break the happiness between me and Little Yu?"
Kamisato Ayaka saw her determination and inwardly admired her.
Like herself, Hiiragi Chiriko, also a young lady from a Commission, would resist and fight for her happiness.
But, I'm sorry.
If Qin Yu truly is Master...
Ayaka would not let go either...
Just as Kamisato Ayaka was about to inquire more about Qin Yu,
Hiiragi Chiriko suddenly raised her face, her smile sweet.
"Miss Kamisato, look quickly."
She held up the doll in her arms and swayed it from side to side.
The cute doll was exquisitely made and charming.
Its round face made one want to pinch it.
"Is it cute?"
Facing the innocent and cheerful question, Kamisato Ayaka's heart warmed.
She had been a bit too hasty regarding Master.
Thinking this, she smiled faintly, her smile exceptionally beautiful.
"Very cute."
"Mhm!"
Hiiragi Chiriko nodded heavily.
"Isn't it? Little Yu gave it to me!"
"..."
Kamisato Ayaka's smile slowly vanished.