I was so happy after reading the last update of the Manga Chapter 131.5 I was feeling inspired to put up the next installment. Again I want to thank all those who are following this story and to all those who have taken the time to comment. I really do appreciate all of the love and it inspires me to continue so please keep it up! Enjoy! :)
'It's been two days since I've seen Nanami. I'm tired of entertaining this god and hanging out with Mikage. He's not my god. Why does Tomoe always get special treatment.'
Mizuki was pouting again about staying away from Nanami and even though Mikage told him they'd just be here for a couple more days he was ready to go home.
After a night of entertaining and pouring his heavenly sake for the gods he snuck away and the shrine spirits followed him knowing he was up to something.
Onikiri and Kotetsu reached the outside of the shrine and saw Mizuki flying away on his white snake.
The shrine spirits knew this was bad so they went to warn Mikage that Mizuki had left to go back to the shrine.
Mizuki couldn't stay away any longer, who knew what that devilish yokai was tricking his sweet Nanami into.
He flew for hours until it was late in the afternoon. It was a cold day, but he was happy to finally be home.
Mizuki sensed that something was wrong. He had a bad feeling that something horrible had happened while he was away.
He smelled Nanami and Tomoe in the bathroom and rushed over hearing their whispers of love through the door he slammed it open.
He couldn't believe his eyes. Nanami and Tomoe were in the bath together. They were both startled by the intrusion.
Mizuki was so mad his vision blurred red and he started to shake with his fury.
"Tomoe I'm going to kill you."
Tomoe jumped up out of the tub naked and wet shielding Nanami from Mizuki.
Nanami was so startled she watched speechless while trying to cover her naked body.
"It's polite to knock before entering while someone is in the bath."
Mizuki lunged at Tomoe and Tomoe lunged back trying to keep the spat away from Nanami.
They rolled into the hallway. Nanami quickly hurried from the bathtub and pulled her dress onto her wet body. She ran after the boys. They had made it to the kitchen.
"STOP!"
They both froze and Nanami could have smacked herself. 'I'm such an idiot, did I forget I was a god.'
Nanami sighed.
"SEPARATE."
They moved apart. Mizuki was crying now. Nanami knelt by his side.
"You're going to leave me now."
"Tomoe go get dressed and clean up the mess you made."
"Nanami..."
"GO!"
Tomoe left Nanami and Mizuki alone in the kitchen.
"Mizuki..." Nanami touched his shoulder and he jerked away from her touch.
"Just leave if you're going to leave."
"Mizuki, I told you once before I will never leave you. You're a part of my family."
"No you'll leave."
"Mizuki, I can't promise we'll be together forever, but I will stay by your side while I am able to."
Mizuki was still quietly crying.
"Do you understand?"
Mizuki nodded.
"I won't forgive that dirty demon for putting his hands on you."
Tomoe reentered the room with the mop cleaning up the trail of water.
"Mizuki! Tomoe! No more fighting about this. I am an adult and I can make my own decisions.
Whether you like it or not both of you are my familiars and you are both my family."
Tomoe sneered at the words. He was feeling jealous that Mizuki was being treated at the same level as he was even thought their relationship was different.
Thinking to herself. 'You have to get along so that when I am gone you both can stay together and not be lonely.'
Nanami shivered, Mizuki and Tomoe both stared at her. Nanami was completely soaked and her dress was clinging to her.
"Nanami you must change and dry off before you get sick."
Tomoe moved to help her, but Mizuki stood up and walked between them.
"I won't let such a lowly creature set his hands to my master again."
Tomoe growled preparing for another fight when Nanami sneezed.
"Both of you STOP! I'm going to dry off and change. Tomoe make food. Mizuki prepare the
table."
Nanami left them to their tasks and went to her room. The sheets on her bed had been changed and fresh clothes were sitting on her bed. 'Tomoe moved fast.'
Nanami pulled off her wet dress and dried her skin and hair. After she was no longer damp she switched clothes and went to the living room to rejoin the boys.
When she entered the living room though Mikage and the shrine spirits were also back as well.
"Mikage how was your trip?"
'He is frowning and looking me over, especially focused on my neck, but only for a moment before answering me.'
"Otohiko is feeling much better after company and drinking. It looks like it's about time for dinner, shall we."
Everyone was sitting very quietly and acting restrained. The tension in the room was intense.
Once they had all finished the meal Tomoe prepared Mikage spoke.
"Nanami you look exhausted why don't you go and rest."
Nanami nodded happy for the reprieve and left the table.
Tomoe and Mizuki got up to follow her, but Mikage called to Tomoe.
"Tomoe let's have a drink on the porch."
Tomoe knew there was a lecture headed his way so he resigned himself to his fate and followed
Mikage outside.
Nanami watched them go and let Mizuki guide her to her room. Once they entered she saw that there was tatami mat next to her bed.
"I can't believe that beast tricked my poor sweet master once already, but now I'm back to protect you."
Nanami sighed and fell back onto her bed. 'Why did this get so complicated.'
Tomoe sat next to Mikage on the edge of the porch and poured two glasses of sake.
"I'll let you explain yourself first."
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