"This has my power imbued in it, it can protect you in danger, and also lets me roughly sense your location."
Putting the jade pendant on secretary Sakiko, holding the mentality of 'just in case', Kaito still reminded, "So, try not to take it off."
"Mm," The girl's gaze was evasive, as if she had done something guilty, didn't dare to look at him, only said softly, "I won't take it off."
'This should count as the first official gift given to me by the boss.'
Not only was the shape a little rabbit representing her zodiac, but it also held a special meaning.
Whether bathing or resting, she would always wear the jade pendant, never taking it off.
The two continued walking side by side, chatting idly, the atmosphere very harmonious.
It's just that this kind of time didn't last long. After a while, small raindrops began to fall from the sky.
At first, the rain wasn't heavy, but after a few minutes, the falling droplets became more urgent, gradually showing signs of a downpour.
Although Kaito could use spiritual power to block all the raindrops outside, walking in such heavy rain still felt stupid, so he simply returned to the villa with secretary Sakiko.
With his help, their clothes weren't soaked, still remaining dry.
Because it was still early, Kaito didn't rush to the room to rest, and went to the living room with Sakiko, only then remembering that he had left Murakumomaru on the sofa earlier.
"Master, you finally came back!", Sensing the familiar aura, little Kumiko floated out, suspended mid-air, puffing her cheeks, crossing her arms, with an expression of looking at a heartless scumbag.
'Damn master, putting romance over loyalty! So easily seduced by another woman, even forgot your cutest little sword girl!'
'Too bad, ready to glare with eyes!'
"Sorry," Kaito apologized with no sincerity, "Forgot you were here too."
'What's with that indifferent tone?'
'Stupid dad, once I meet Mama Nijika, I'll definitely tell on you!'
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At the same time, a certain archangel far away in Shimokitazawa suddenly sneezed, drawing the concerned gaze of store manager Seika beside her.
"If you're sick, go rest."
"No, my nose just felt itchy all of a sudden."
Ichiji Nijika shook her head, showing a radiant and sunny smile again, "Maybe someone is saying my name… mm, could it be little Kumiko?"
"Who's Kumiko?", Manager Seika asked casually, continuing to type on the keyboard in front of her. She had met most of her sister's friends, but had never heard this name.
"She's my daughter…", Ichiji Nijika seemed a bit absent-minded, just thinking about whether to visit Kaito's place another day to check on Kumiko, when she suddenly noticed the air around went quiet. Looking at her sister, who was surrounded by dark aura like a demon from hell, she realized her words may have sounded a bit ambiguous, "W-wait, I didn't mean it like that!"
Not to mention how the STARRY studio became chaotic.
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On the other side, secretary Sakiko was quite startled by the sudden appearance of the green-haired girl.
She thought it was the evil spirit that had entangled Mutsumi earlier causing trouble again, but quickly realized, 'She seems to be one of us?'
'However…'
''Master', what kind of weird form of address is that?'
"Kumiko is also the sword spirit of this blade," Kaito briefly introduced Kumiko's identity and origin, and only then did Sakiko come to a realization.
'So that's how it is.'
'Since she is a sword spirit, not even considered a human, naturally there is nothing to worry about.'
And Kumiko looked more like a childish little girl, after all she was only born a few days ago, her eyes held a kind of clear foolishness.
Looking into her eyes, she was clearly not a threat.
The charm of Togawa Sakiko needed no words. With the body of a mortal, she could rival countless girls as the blue-succubus.
Dealing with little Kumiko was naturally a piece of cake. In no time, the two had already become as close as sisters.
The young sword girl had a good impression of this blue, shoulder-length twin-tailed sister. Although not quite at the level of her master and Mama Nijika in her heart, she still ranked just behind them.
After chatting for a while, Mutsumi walked out from the basement, still hugging a large guitar.
Seeing an unfamiliar girl in the living room, and with the same green long hair as herself, she tilted her head curiously.
Facing her confused gaze, Sakiko quickly explained Kumiko's identity. Hearing she was a sword spirit, Wakaba Mutsumi was a bit surprised, but only glanced at Murakumomaru on the sofa twice before withdrawing her gaze and silently sitting down beside Kaito.
Togawa Sakiko had of course seen this scene, but didn't overthink it. The earlier test had made her let go of her guard toward Mutsumi. Plus, there were no other free seats on the sofa, it was normal for a friend to sit beside Kaito.
Rumble!
Silver-purple thunder flashed across the sky in an instant, like a god driving a chariot across a battlefield, making a deafening roar.
The rain outside got heavier and heavier, the unending raindrops hitting the glass like a rapid symphony.
Sakiko couldn't help but yawn. She had been busy taking care of Mutsumi the past few days, and hadn't really rested well. Now that everything had calmed down, she could finally relax, and drowsiness followed.
Seeing that she looked sleepy, and it was already quite late, the group bid each other goodnight and returned to their rooms.
The Wakaba house didn't lack money. Even the guest rooms were luxurious, with conditions rivaling five-star hotels.
Kaito didn't go to bed right away. After returning to the room with Kumiko, it was instead the young sword girl who couldn't wait to jump onto the bed, swinging her two white legs while happily playing on her phone.
Mm, the phone was also bought for her by Kaito a couple of days ago. After all, it's the 21st century, even sword spirits had to keep up with the times.
"Yay! I've already saved up 492 pulls!"
"Just a little more to reach 500… Let me see where else I can get resources… Found it!"
"Yay, now I've got 500 pulls!"
'Aren't you a refined sword spirit? Why do you look like a hoarding hamster?'
Seeing Kumiko's satisfied expression, he tapped the little sword girl's forehead and took the phone from her hand, "Time to rest, play more tomorrow."
"Oh… okay."
Just about to get into bed, his pocket vibrated slightly.
When Kaito took out his phone, he found it was a message from Soyo.
Before traveling to Hoori Town, he had agreed with Soyo to hang out together after returning, to give her a chance to repay him.
But due to the past few days of continuous rain, it really hadn't been suitable to go out, so the plan had been shelved.
Soyo had waited several days and finally couldn't wait any longer. She checked the weather forecast and finally found a rare sunny day. The day after tomorrow, which was also the last day of the holiday.
Kaito didn't decline. When Soyo asked where they should go, he thought for a bit and replied:
[How about… we go to Akihabara?]
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