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Wonderful.
It certainly was the one word that could describe this situation and he simply wished that the tranquil peace would last for a long time, if not forever.
But, of course, he knew that could not be the case.
"Little wretch," Grandpa Higurashi huffed from his position beside Mikazuki, "Just how many times have you chased off that nosy little Youkai this week?" He complained loudly, "My granddaughter is far much too kind for her own good!"
"That she is," Mikazuki agreed, taking a sip of his green tea as he looked upwards and smiled when he spotted Kagome, who was sweeping the shrine grounds while humming a cheerful tune, "My Miko-sama would purify that Youkai boy only if he were to put the family in danger."
"If I ever see that little Youkai again, I will slap him with my strongest Ofuda," Grandpa Higurashi rambled, "Surely that will show him!"
"Of course," Mikazuki smiled in amusement, "I'm quite sure that will solve the problem," He said good-naturedly, "However, I am also sure that my Miko-sama will simply attract another in no time at all."
"Foolish girl," Grandpa Higurashi sighed wearily, "I trust you will do everything in your power to protect that child from the corrupt hands that will try to taint the light of her soul."
"Yes, I will," Mikazuki's smile softened, "The Kami have bestowed me the greatest of luck to come across one such as my Miko-sama," He eyed Kagome with a warmth that visible to everyone around, "I will take no other as my master."
Protecting the girl was his only wish, even if that meant he had to guard her against her own kind as he knew that Kagome drew even humans towards herself with the purity that she constantly omitted on a daily basis.
"Please," Mikazuki took another of his tea before he stood up in a calm manner, "If you would be so kind as to excuse me for now..."
He could sense that the shrine had another guest, and unlike the last visitor, he could tell this one was a human.
And a very persistent one at that.
"Ah, Houjo-kun," Kagome blinked and she stilled her broom to look at her classmate who appeared at the top of the shrine's stairs, "I wasn't expecting for you to stop by." She said casually, smiling politely towards the boy.
Houjo immediately brightened at the sight of her, "Higurashi!" He greeted, "You must be feeling better today," He said, looking at the broom in her hands, "Sweeping an area as large as this must be tiring for you."
"It's not a big deal," Kagome shrugged, resisting the urge to sigh as she was reminded of her 'sick girl' status, despite the fact that she no longer used any of her grandfather's outrageous illnesses as a cover and attended school regularly, "Besides, I do have–" She started, but was unexpectedly interrupted.
"My Miko-sama has me."
Houjo jumped, turning to look at the male who had approached them with a smile, and for some reason, he felt chills run down his spine from the expression that looked welcoming enough, "E-excuse me?" He stammered a bit as he instantly noticed just how good-looking this stranger was.
"Should my Miko-sama require help, I am always here to assist her in whatever her needs may be," He stood by Kagome's side and placed a hand on her shoulder, "There is nothing I would not do. My Miko-sama can request anything she wants me to do."
"A-ah," Houjo swallowed thickly, not missing the almost suggestive tone and just how close this male was standing to Kagome, "If you don't mind me asking, who are you?"
"The Higurashi family has graciously allowed me to take up permanent residence here," Mikazuki said lightly and his smile deepened when he noticed how uncomfortable the boy looked at his answer, "Please, you may call me Mikazuki if you wish."
"R-right, nice to meet you. I am Houjo Aki," Houjo clumsily bowed before turning back to Kagome, "A relative, Higurashi?" He tried to ask nonchalantly, though it was pretty obvious the question was quite desperate.
"If I may be as bold as to say, we most certainly are family," Mikazuki's smile seemed almost predator-like, "I have chosen to dedicate my entire life to my Miko-sama."
"Mikazuki," Kagome let out a slow breath when the sword spirit wrapped an arm around her shoulders in order to pull her tightly against him, "It's true, Houjo-kun," She said a moment later, "He will be living here from now on."
"O-oh," Houjo licked his lips nervously, a bit alarmed when Mikazuki's strange, but beautiful eyes seemed to glow like the moon in the dark sky, "I hope you will treat Higurashi with kindness." He said, trying to push down the envy that was quick to take root in him.
"There is no need to worry," Mikazuki caressed Kagome's cheek, who blinked at the action while Houjo gaped for his forward behaviour, "After all, I have no wish to be no longer welcome in my Miko-sama's bed when night arrives." He could not help his proceeding chuckle when red instantaneously bloomed on Houjo's face, finding his teasing of the boy rather satisfying.
How so enjoyable indeed.
