Chapter 282: Onii-sama, don’t pity me just because I’m a delicate flower!

Chapter 282: Onii-sama, don't pity me just because I'm a delicate flower!

After listening to the summary from the god Itomori.

Yukima Azuma slightly furrowed his brow.

Don't even mention two hundred years.

Just this one variable—"spirit power becoming active"—Even twenty years was too long for Yukima Azuma.

"Is there any way to end the period of active spirit power earlier?"

Yukima Azuma asked in a low voice.

Even though he felt the possibility was very low, he still wanted to ask just in case.

"Apparently someone has done it before, but as for how exactly, I don't know either."

The god Itomori gave an unexpected but reasonable answer.

Although it had existed for a very long time.

The god Itomori lived in seclusion in a corner, only dwelling on Mount Itomori.

What it cared about was basically just the villagers of the town of Itomori.

After learning this information,

The purpose of Yukima Azuma's trip this time was more or less complete.

And after finishing the main topic, Yukima Azuma became curious.

"Now then, the town of Itomori has already been relocated."

If what Star and Lumine pursued was the observation of a happy fate—

Then what the god Itomori pursued was the protection of the town of Itomori.

Only, now the town of Itomori no longer existed.

So, where would it go from here?

The seven-colored butterfly perched on Yukima Azuma's fingertip lightly fluttered its wings.

It flew up, then gently landed on the vibrant Kumihimo string beside the shrine.

"The bond between people, and between people and spirits, cannot be easily severed."

"Just like the fine threads that eventually weave together into a Kumihimo knot."

The god Itomori answered like that.

Yukima Azuma lightly nodded.

Miyamizu Mitsuha had also said similar words.

Neither the Miyamizu family nor the god Itomori were outdated existences.

Compared to a piece of land, they clearly valued people more.

After understanding the thoughts of the god Itomori,

Yukima Azuma didn't make any suggestion to take the god Itomori away.

Even though the power of the god Itomori could be called truly cheat-level—

But the other party clearly wanted to remain in this land, the place called Itomori.

Their powers also existed to protect Itomori.

...

Leaving the cave where the shrine was located,

Yukima Azuma and Suou Yuki stepped on the thick snow, following the mountain path downward.

There were still footprints visible from the way up.

Suou Yuki tried to match her steps to those prints.

٩(^ᗜ^ )و ´-

As she walked, it looked like she was doing a catwalk.

After a while, when she looked back and saw only one row of footprints, the girl let out a playful laugh.

"This world really does have gods existing, huh~."

After laughing, Suou Yuki suddenly sighed.

"In reality, they're not much different from humans or animals."

Yukima Azuma casually replied.

The gods in this world were almost unrelated to the deities humans worshipped.

They had their own pursuits.

Even though they possessed extraordinary powers, they also had their own flaws.

"Onii-sama, do you think the story of Yuki-onna is real?"

Suou Yuki looked at the snowy scenery around her, and a strange thought suddenly popped into her head.

The so-called Yuki-onna—

Was an ancient legend in Japan.

A breathtakingly beautiful woman said to appear in snowy mountains.

She would pretend to be injured, luring those with evil intent to approach.

Then she would drain dry all their life force.

How they drain it depends on which version you're reading—folktale or hentai.

"Probably..." Yukima Azuma was just about to shake his head and say these urban legends weren't credible.

But then he suddenly remembered the existence of Yotsuya Miko.

His words became somewhat uncertain.

"Ah, I twisted my ankle— is there any kind soul passing by who could take me home~!"

(˚ ˃̣̣̥⌓˂̣̣̥ )づ♡

Just as Yukima Azuma was deep in thought.

A dramatic tone from the girl came from beside him.

Suou Yuki leaned against a tree, looking like she was about to fall.

Her black hair hung down, carrying a feeling that truly evoked sympathy.

Yuki: (இ﹏இ`｡)

Also Yuki but inside: (˵ ¬ᴗ¬˵)

Seeing Yukima Azuma look over,

Suou Yuki winked at him.

(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧ Wink! Wink!

After winking, she didn't forget to continue pretending to be weak.

Yukima Azuma couldn't help it and let out a soft chuckle.

Then he adjusted his expression and played along.

"Ojou-sama, allow me to carry you down the mountain."

(づ ᴗ _ᴗ)づ

As he spoke, he crouched down in front of Suou Yuki.

Unexpectedly, Yukima Azuma really played along with her joke.

Suou Yuki was slightly surprised, her eyes widened.

Right after that, the corners of the girl's lips curled up, unable to hide a delighted smile.

Both her arms wrapped around Yukima Azuma's neck, her soft body pressed against his back.

Although Suou had cup-C,

But both of them were wearing thick mountaineering outfits anyway.

So honestly, it didn't really give off any ambiguous feeling.

Yukima Azuma carried her on his back.

The moment she was lifted off the ground, causing a shift in gravity—

Suou Yuki unconsciously let out a "wa~".

Then, her field of vision changed.

Even though compared to other girls, Suou Yuki wasn't considered short,

But compared to Yukima Azuma, she was still nearly a whole head shorter.

Let alone now that she was being carried on his back.

With the height difference, the world in her eyes became completely different.

Looking at the tree branches above her head, right in front of her—

Suou Yuki was filled with a sense of freshness.

After gradually getting used to the new field of view,

Suou Yuki suddenly leaned forward, pressing close to Yukima Azuma's side.

For most girls, this kind of experience was very ordinary.

But for Suou Yuki, this was the kind of interaction she had long dreamed of.

The feeling of that moment, for Suou Yuki, surpassed anything else.

"Onii-sama… Yuki really happy."

(ෆ˙ᵕ˙ෆ)♡

Suou Yuki softly murmured.

"Mm." Yukima Azuma replied indifferently.

Although this girl's personality was surprisingly mature,

But after all, she was still just a high school girl.

Let alone the fact she grew up in an environment like the Suou family's.

What she longed for were exactly these kinds of simple experiences.

In this, Yukima Azuma understood better than anyone.

Even so, that touching moment didn't last very long.

"To repay this happiness, I'm willing to offer my pure virgin body to onii-sama!"

"Come on! Onii-sama, don't hold back just because I'm a delicate flower!"

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Obviously, Suou Yuki couldn't stay serious for more than three seconds.

Hearing the girl babbling these wolfish words beside his ear,

Several veins seemed to pop up on Yukima Azuma's forehead.

(ㅅ´ ˘ `)

He truly considered tossing her straight into the snowbank nearby.

Just as Yukima Azuma was about to turn his head and say a few words to her—

The moment he tilted his head.

The girl's face suddenly zoomed in right in front of his eyes.

A soft sensation landed on his lips.

( ˶˘ ³˘(⋆❛ ہ ❛⋆)!♡

In the cold, snow-covered world—

That warm and gentle feeling immediately awakened the slightly frozen nerves of Yukima Azuma.

His steps involuntarily paused.

In the quiet forest, time seemed to have been paused by someone.

Two tiny creatures poked their heads out from behind a bush, quietly "eating melon" and watching the scene unfold.

How's cute!

(づ> v <)づ♡

Star and Lumine were obsessed with this kind of stuff!

At that moment, the twin gods felt even more certain that leaving their old dwelling to follow Yukima Azuma was the best decision of their lives.

...

It's unclear how much time had passed.

Yukima Azuma began walking again.

In the silent forest, the sound of footsteps crunching in the snow echoed once more.

The two emergency food—were now completely quiet.

Suou Yuki buried her face into Yukima Azuma's shoulder.

From the angle no one could see, the expression on the girl's face became exceedingly captivating.

If this scene were drawn on the cover of a light novel, it would definitely become a bestseller.

That silent understanding between them lasted all the way down the mountain.

It wasn't until they stepped onto the street in town,

That Suou Yuki realized she had been carried the entire way.

Yukima Azuma's stamina was so good, he didn't feel any strain or heaviness at all, to the point he completely, she was forgot even being carried.

After jumping down to the ground,

Suou Yuki's face was still slightly flushed.

But at that moment, she revealed a sweet smile, her eyes curving as she looked toward Yukima Azuma.

Once Yukima Azuma turned to look at her,

She immediately smiled and said:

"Onii-sama, those words just now… were all Yuki's true feelings."

(❀´ ˘ `❀)

Yukima Azuma reached out and pinched Suou Yuki's cheek.

"You really are… I'm speechless."

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