産土のおわす旅所の護り役

[twomeals]

...A torii gate...Huh, I didn't know there was a place like this at the end of the shopping district.

Yeah, this is the master's villa.

Villa???

Yup. The master practically never comes here though.

It's the place after the place after the mountain that can satisfy her power, y'know? Or to put it simply it's her third territory.

That's just another explanation I don't understand...I thought Utsuwa was already Miko-sama's territory.

It is, but obviously there's places that're more comfortable to live in. Guess you could call 'em the best spots on her turf~

Well, I don't have any turf myself, so. I kind of understand, but I kind of don't...

???: Oh hey, it's Yue~!

...Hm?



Hmmm, so you really did come down from the mountain.

Oh, Sacchan.

...Gah, it's Saku!!!



So it's finally begun. ...Though it feels a little early yet.

Nacchan too, hello~

Kuh, I was careless, I should've known they'd be here if we came by...

...Eh? What do you mean?

Fufufu. That's no goood, this is Saku and Nagi's spot after all.

That's right. Try not to overstay your visit.

...Is that how it is...?

Don't be stupid, this's the master's spot! ...Verily, it is so!

Sure it's a place where Miko's power dwells; that's why we, as the strongest in town, are guarding it for her. ...Understand?

This is not Mikoto's territory, but ours. ...To put it in your terms.

Ohh, so that's how it is~ So you two are protecting Miko-sama and everybody.

Something like that. ...Aren't we great?

Mmhm, you're really great.

Ufufu, you should tell Sato that too.

...Eh?

Ufufufufu.

Dangerous things can happen here, so it's best not to stay too long. You can't expect us to always be here, after all.

Dangerous things...?

The master's power has an influence that's strong enough to affect us too. So these guys help guard the place.

To put it another way, there's a lotta guys who've got their sights set on this spot.

Ohh, I see.

But if something ever happens, come here and I'll protect you. ...Yue's cute, after all.

Okay, thank you, Sacchan.

However, a wise man keeps away from danger. ...In reality, that is most important.

Mmhm, thank you too Nacchan.

.......Let's be going, Saku.

Okay, next up is patrolling, right? Seeya later then Yue, you too Kokko!



.......Phew...they finally left...

Why don't you like them, Kurogitsune? They're cute. They said they'd protect us, too.

Those guys think they're so great because they're strong, it gets on my nerves!

That's true, they even speak informally to Miko-sama and Sato-san. Though it doesn't bother me.

You and Sato-sama are probably the only ones who aren't bothered by how they talk...

But, the fact this place has an effect on us and other guys is true.

Just keep that in mind.

Okay, I got it.

.......(But, he said it was the third...So then, where is the second???)