But he wasn't in a hurry.
After all, he still had three years.
By the last seven days of the identity swap
Harry Potter had become extremely famous.
Yukima Azuma had also completed the entire series.
....
At Suou's house.
"The story can be temporarily concluded here," Yukima Azuma said, drawing a circle to mark the end on the manuscript.
Then, he gathered the final pages and set them aside on the table.
Suou Yuki was no longer lying on the bed but sitting next to the table.
She was resting her head on the table, tilting it to look at him.
More than a month had passed.
Her asthma had nearly completely healed.
Even after intense physical activity, she no longer had any issues.
Moreover
Thanks to over a month of careful care from Yukima Azuma
Suou Yuki's body had undergone noticeable changes.
From a slender girl
She now had healthier, more balanced proportions.
And
Yukima Azuma's gaze unintentionally lingered on Suou Yuki's chest.
It had only been a little over a month...
The rate of growth... was honestly a bit too much.
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes every day
Yukima Azuma might even have suspected that Suou Yuki had something stuffed inside her shirt.
Noticing his gaze
Suou Yuki didn't get angry.
Instead, she proudly puffed out her chest.
Yukima Azuma looked away, reaching out to tap her forehead lightly.
"Nyan!"
Suou Yuki held her forehead and let out a cute whine.
"I didn't use that much force, stop pretending," Yukima Azuma said helplessly.
"Hmph! As my onii-chan-sama, you should care for me more!" Suou Yuki removed her hand from her forehead, speaking with righteous indignation.
Yukima Azuma lightly pinched her cheek.
The elasticity was noticeable
Her face had gained some flesh, soft and smooth, making it hard not to touch.
It seemed that the nutritious meals were worth the effort he put into planning every meal.
After a moment of inner admiration
Yukima Azuma's mood gradually calmed.
Only one more week
He would have to say goodbye to this cute little sister of his.
Suou Yuki, sensitive to the change in his mood, immediately sensed the shift.
For a moment, her heart fluttered in anxiety.
But she quickly regained her composure.
"Onii-chan-sama, what are you going to do with the royalties from the sales? It's accumulated to quite a considerable amount now," Suou Yuki said, pulling out a revenue report from the drawer and handing it to Yukima Azuma.
He took it, glancing over it
From the preliminary estimates, it was definitely more than enough.
After setting the report down
"Is the map of Gifu Prefecture ready?" Yukima Azuma asked.
Suou Yuki nodded.
She pulled out a prepared map from the drawer.
Yukima Azuma unfolded the map
After observing for a moment, he quickly found the location of Itomori Town on the Gifu Prefecture map.
Right next to Itomori Town
There was an inland lake, called Lake Itomori.
Speaking of which
Lake Itomori was not a natural lake.
It was the result of a fragment from a comet that fell to Earth twelve hundred years ago, altering the geography of the area.
Yukima Azuma picked up a pen
He drew a few lines around the area near Itomori Town by Lake Itomori.
He circled part of the region.
Then, he pushed the map toward Suou Yuki.
"Yuki, can you help me with something?"
Suou Yuki didn't hesitate and immediately nodded.
"Just tell me, Onii-chan, as long as it's something I can do, I'll definitely complete it."
Suou Yuki knew well
Yukima Azuma didn't come to her every day just to be by her side.
He had his own goal.
And once that goal was achieved
This extraordinary encounter across time and space would come to an end.
But even so
If Yukima Azuma asked for her help with anything
She would still do her best to fulfill it.
Even if it was something she couldn't accomplish right away
She would try her best to make it happen in the time left.
"It's not really that difficult," Yukima Azuma said, pointing at the area he had marked on the map.
"I want you to buy this plot of land."
"We'll use the royalties from Harry Potter to pay for it."
"The deadline is three years. As long as it's completed before then, it's fine."
"If the royalties aren't enough, just sell part of the movie adaptation rights, that should cover it."
"The remaining money, consider it a gift from me to you. As your onii-chan-sama, I've never given you a present before."
"Once you've bought it, just announce it's for building a resort."
"But no construction is needed, just make sure no one lives in that area."
After hearing Yukima Azuma's instructions
Suou Yuki nodded seriously.
She carefully noted down every detail.
Although Yukima Azuma's request was a bit strange
Suou Yuki didn't ask a single question.
She simply prepared to carry it out.
Once everything that needed to be said was done
Yukima Azuma fell silent.
What needed to be done
Was essentially finished.
Suou Yuki was the eldest daughter of the Suou family.
As long as there were enough funds, buying part of the land in Itomori Town wouldn't be a big issue.
As for the stubborn people who refused to leave
They would be compensated appropriately.
Then, the god of Itomori would pull them into a dream, sending them visions.
If even that didn't convince them to leave
Then it could only be said that it's hard to convince those who are about to die.
Thinking this
Yukima Azuma felt the god of Itomori probably wouldn't mind.
So the plan to save Itomori Town was now complete.
But at the same time, he had to think
How to explain this to Suou Yuki?
Before he could figure it out
Suou Yuki spoke first.
"Onii-chan... how many days are left?"
She had deliberately avoided asking about the time limit before.
But now
Yukima Azuma's attitude showed the deadline was drawing near.
So it was time to clarify things.
Yukima Azuma sighed helplessly.
Suou Yuki was a very smart girl
Of course, she had figured out some things.
"Seven... six and a half days," he said honestly.
Suou Yuki nodded.
The room fell silent again.
Suou Yuki, usually full of energy
Now couldn't find the words to say.
She lowered her head
Her locks of hair hung down, like a silk curtain, hiding her face in that moment.
No one knew what she was feeling inside.
Time passed, but how long, no one knew.
Suou Yuki finally lifted her head again.
On her face
She forced a smile.
"I seethen, for the time left, Onii-chan has to stay by my side and take care of me properly, okay?."
Seeing her like this
Yukima Azuma reached out and gently patted her smooth, black hair.
"My name is Yukima Azuma, I live in... Shibuya, Tokyo," he said, a bit helplessly.
At that,
The dullness in Suou Yuki's eyes
Immediately lit up with life.
The corners of her mouth also instinctively curved upward.
"But right now, I don't know Yuki."
"You'll have to wait for three years. Only then will I recognize you again."
"Before that, you can't look for me. If you can accept this"
"Then, three years later, we will meet again."
"Got it?"
Yukima Azuma said seriously.
Suou Yuki
"UMU~."
Nodded without hesitation.
Chapter 162: Have You Started Liking Him?
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-chanonii-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!"
...
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.
