All the Heroines are my Ex-girlfriends

Chapter 162: Have You Started Liking Him?

"Not being able to see onii-chan for three years will definitely be a little lonely."

"But I will try to endure it, please rest assured, onii-chan."

Suou Yuki solemnly promised Yukima Azuma.

Growing up in the prestigious Suou family, Suou Yuki's personality far surpassed that of other girls her age.

As long as there was hope of meeting again, three years would pass quickly.

Yukima Azuma nodded slightly.

Then, as if remembering something, he spoke:

"On the last day, I probably won't be able to stay with you. I have to make a trip to the mountains."

Hearing this, Suou Yuki's eyes immediately lit up.

"Is it to the shrine in the mountains of Itomori?"

Yukima Azuma nodded and replied, "Umu, I have to go to the shrine for a ritual."

Recently, during their conversations, Suou Yuki had also heard Yukima Azuma talk about the god of Itomori.

After all, this was a supernatural swapping.

Being someone who knew the truth, Suou Yuki was naturally curious.

Besides asking Yukima Azuma, she had also used the Suou family's influence to gather some information.

In fact, many details about the god of Itomori were told to Yukima Azuma by Suou Yuki herself.

So, the moment she heard that he was going into the mountains, she immediately understood that it was to visit the shrine.

The shrine worshiping the god of Itomori was not located in Itomori town but on a large mountain nearby.

Ordinary shrines were built for easy access.

Even if they were on mountains, there would still be trails and torii gates leading the way, meant to help people reach them for worship and offerings.

But the god of Itomori was different.

The shrine was located inside a hidden cave.

For nearly a hundred years, aside from the successor Miko of the Miyamizu Shrine making annual visits, no one else had ever set foot there.

In fact, aside from those from the Miyamizu Shrine, perhaps no one in this world even knew the exact location of the Itomori Shrine.

According to the timeline—

After the Miyamizu Shrine completed the ritual dance and finished weaving the Kumihimo, it would also be time to enter the mountains for the ritual.

That day coincided with the final day of Yukima Azuma's identity swap.

"Can I come with you?" Suou Yuki seemed quite excited. "I promise I won't cause trouble, just bringing my eyes, not my mouth."

Suou Yuki herself wasn't particularly interested in the god of Itomori.

But this god had clearly manifested, bringing Yukima Azuma to this place.

Suou Yuki thought that if something unpredictable happened three years later, she could go before the god of Itomori to find a way to change the situation.

"There's no issue with the Miyamizu Shrine, but will the Suou family let you go that far?"

Yukima Azuma was doubtful.

Recently, he had also gained some understanding of the Suou family's situation.

Suou Yuki was not only the legitimate eldest daughter but also a strong candidate to become the future heir of the family.

Her importance to the Suou household was unquestionable.

Moreover, last time, when Suou Yuki secretly ran away, she suffered an asthma attack.

Based on that precedent, Yukima Azuma found it hard to be optimistic about her chances of leaving home.

"Onii-chan has sneaked in here so many times, taking me out once shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Suou Yuki playfully winked.

Without thinking, Yukima Azuma immediately shook his head.

"Then forget it."

"Why is that?!"

"Taking you out isn't the problem, but you'll definitely be punished when you return. So just stay home and focus on recovering."

"I've been fine for a long time now! I'm a healthy bishoujo now!"

Suou Yuki placed her hands on her hips and spoke with confidence.

After all, the pale complexion from her past illness had completely disappeared.

Instead, she now had a healthy rosy glow.

"I heard that if you sneak out again, you'll be under house arrest for an entire year."

"It's fine, one year is one year. I can take the opportunity to focus on studying."

"Please, onii-chan—onii-sama!"

Hearing this, Yukima Azuma felt a bit helpless.

Suou Yuki's attitude was clearly like this—

Since Yukima Azuma was leaving anyway.

And she had to wait three years.

If that was the case, being under house arrest for one year wasn't a big deal; she could use the time to focus on studying the required subjects for inheriting the Suou family.

Completing these courses in advance and reaching the level needed to manage the Suou family.

That way, three years later, she would have time to look for Yukima Azuma.

Yuki's plan was meticulous.

But if she were really placed under house arrest, then the next year of her life would basically become a dark period.

No relaxation at all, only burying herself in harsh lessons every single day.

After all, this little girl hadn't even entered high school yet.

A childhood like that would be nothing but dull and lifeless.

As the person she called "Onii-chan-sama," Yukima Azuma didn't want Suou Yuki to have such a bleak past.

"Actually, whether I get locked up or not, I was planning to focus on my studies anyway."

Just as Yukima Azuma was about to offer more advice, Suou Yuki suddenly spoke up.

Enduring these gloomy days now—

Would allow her to chase after brighter colors in the future.

Before meeting Yukima Azuma, Suou Yuki had merely been passing her days.

But now, she had suddenly gained this awareness.

Looking at the young girl's face, still slightly childish, yet already exuding a determined expression—

In the end, Yukima Azuma nodded.

"Zeee, alright then, I'll come pick you up that day."

Hearing that, Suou Yuki immediately raised her hands and cheered: "Yatta, Onii-chan-sama Saikou, Onii-chan-sama Banzai!"

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And at the same time—

On the other side.

Tokyo, Sensouji Temple.

During the recent identity swaps, Miyamizu Mitsuha had visited Meiji Shrine and strolled around Ochanomizu.

She had been to Tokyo Skytree, admiring the panoramic view of the city from above.

She had also stopped by the Tokyo Library, spending some time surrounded by a sea of books.

And her final destination in Tokyo—

Miyamizu Mitsuha wanted to visit Sensouji Temple.

She also intended to pray to the gods a little.

After all, the identity exchange had happened.

What if gods actually existed?

Miyamizu Mitsuha wanted to get into a university in Tokyo. She would do her best, of course, but if the gods could manifest and help out a little, that would be even better.

Sensouji Temple wasn't some hidden temple deep in the mountains.

It was located right in the bustling heart of Tokyo.

Nestled within the city, yet it remained one of the best-preserved large temples in Japan.

Outside the temple was a lively commercial street.

Vibrant neon lights stretched all the way to the temple's gate.

Standing before the entrance of Sensouji, Miyamizu Mitsuha bought a candied apple.

She took a bite—it was far tastier than any candied apple she had ever eaten before.

"This is amazing! You should try one too!"

Miyamizu Mitsuha handed the second candied apple she had bought to Kato Megumi.

Though they had only known each other for a few days—

The two had already become quite close friends.

Partly because they got along so well, and partly because Kato Megumi was simply too gentle.

Kato Megumi accepted the candied apple and took a small bite.

The sweetness was just right—not overwhelming, but perfectly balanced.

She carefully examined the bite mark on the apple's surface.

Trying to figure out a little secret from it.

So that she could make some herself later—

And give them to her Azuma.

"Speaking of which, how did things go after that? After the physical fitness test?"

Miyamizu Mitsuha asked casually.

These past few days, Kato Megumi had told her many stories about Yukima Azuma.

To help her get into character better.

The girls who were close to Yukima Azuma were fine—even if they found out about the identity exchange, it wouldn't be a big deal.

But he knew way too many people.

From his classmates at Toyogasaki—

To those he met as the president of Laplace Corporation.

To avoid causing trouble, Miyamizu Mitsuha needed to understand things even more thoroughly.

At the moment, the story had reached the Summer Comiket event.

But suddenly, Miyamizu Mitsuha asked about the physical fitness test at school.

"After that?"

Kato Megumi blinked in confusion.

Miyamizu Mitsuha nodded.

"Umu, I mean after you helped Yukima-san apply medicine in the classroom. Didn't Sawamura-san get angry and run off back then?"

"So what happened afterward? How did they end up getting along and running the club together?"

This question didn't come out of nowhere.

It was because—two days ago—

Eriri had come to Yukima's house to freeload and draw her manuscript.

And the moment Miyamizu Mitsuha saw those twin-tailed blonde locks, exactly as described—

She immediately turned around and ran away.

She thought it was simply because she was afraid of acting poorly and exposing a flaw.

But… two people already knew about it.

Would adding one more really make that much of a difference?

And now, Miyamizu Mitsuha brought up the events after the physical fitness test.

For some unknown reason, Yukima Azuma had been bitten by Eriri so that he got injured.

In the end, it was Kato Megumi who helped him apply medicine.

Yet after that, the two somehow made up as if nothing had ever happened.

"According to Azuma-san, Sawamura-san took the initiative to apologize."

"Azuma-san accepted her apology and conveniently invited Sawamura-san to join the club."

Kato Megumi spoke in a light tone.

But the way she looked at Miyamizu Mitsuha was somewhat intriguing.

"I see, Yukima-san really has a good temper."

Miyamizu Mitsuha muttered under her breath.

Deep inside, she felt a bit indignant on Yukima Azuma's behalf.

Thinking that Eriri had gone a little too far.

Even if Kato Megumi explained that it was a personality type called 'tsundere.'

"Miyamizu-san, do you like him?"

Kato Megumi suddenly asked.

Even though it was phrased as a question, her tone sounded more like a statement.

After speaking, Kato Megumi calmly took another bite of her candied apple.

Miyamizu Mitsuha was so startled that she froze.

By the time she fully grasped the implication of Kato Megumi's words—

She immediately shook her head like crazy.

Her tied-up ponytail swayed back and forth with the motion.

"Haha, Megumi, what are you even saying? How could I possibly like Yukima-san!"

Miyamizu Mitsuha laughed loudly, as if she had just heard a joke.

"I haven't even met him before, where would I get the chance to like him?"

After adding one more retort—

She quickly took two bites of her candied apple, then turned her head toward Asakusa.

"Let's go inside and have a look. I heard they serve vegetarian meals in the temple."

Kato Megumi didn't say anything more.

From the very beginning, she hadn't even mentioned Yukima Azuma's name.

Yet Miyamizu Mitsuha didn't need to ask who she meant—

She brought up Yukima Azuma all on her own…

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