If one is looking to travel, Miyagi is indeed a good destination. It borders the Pacific Ocean to the east, with over a hundred fishing ports capable of going out to sea, and many islands not far away.
The local seafood is incredibly abundant.
In the current situation, where wastewater has not yet been discharged and mass fish deaths have not occurred, the aquatic products here are still worth trying.
To the west, it borders mountains, and on these mountains are ancient shrines with long histories.
"Shall we go to a hot spring to relax?"
Isayama Yellow Springs suggested.
Japan is located on four constantly moving continental plates, so earthquakes and active volcanoes are, in a sense, a local characteristic. Therefore, there are also many hot springs, reportedly over two thousand.
"Alright."
Eichi naturally had no objection to this. Unfortunately, they had been to hot springs before, and Artoria and Shoko both did not accept mixed bathing.
Isayama Yellow Springs... never mind, she already has a fiancé.
The car began to drive out of the city.
As they passed an area of old houses, Eichi noticed a hint of worry in Isayama Yellow Springs's eyes.
"Where is that?"
Eichi's sudden question flustered Isayama Yellow Springs for a moment.
This was a normal reaction for someone caught daydreaming while talking to an important guest.
Fortunately, after two days of interaction, Isayama Yellow Springs knew that Eichi was not someone who would fuss over such things.
"That is the Tsuchimiya Family's main residence. Kagura is visiting her father today, and I'm a little worried,"
Isayama Yellow Springs explained with an apologetic smile.
"Speaking of which, Tsuchimiya Kagura seems to have been living at your Family's residence all this time. Why is that?"
The Tsuchimiya Family was the strongest Jujutsu Sorcerer Family in the area until three years ago. Now, are they not afraid that the Isayama Family will instill ideas unfavorable to the Tsuchimiya Family by having their next Family Head live with the Isayama Family?
"Actually, the Isayama Family and the Tsuchimiya Family have been allies for a thousand years. The ancestors of both Families were originally good friends, and after their passing, the two Families have always supported each other. This is also why the Isayama Family and the Tsuchimiya Family have been able to pass down their Legacy for a thousand years."
Seemingly recalling the adorable Tsuchimiya Kagura, Isayama Yellow Springs smiled very happily.
"Then why are you worried about Tsuchimiya Kagura seeing her father? Are you worried that he will keep Tsuchimiya Kagura at the Tsuchimiya Family?"
"No."
Isayama Yellow Springs shook her head.
"The Tsuchimiya Family suffered a severe blow three years ago. Tsuchimiya's wife, who inherited Byakuei, died in battle. The current Tsuchimiya Family Head, Tsuchimiya Utata, has been investigating the culprits of that year after inheriting Byakuei. The internal defensive strength of the Tsuchimiya Family is insufficient, which is why Kagura was entrusted to the Isayama Family for upbringing."
'So that's it. Worried that the Tsuchimiya Family couldn't protect their daughter, so they entrusted her to the Isayama Family, whose strength is still relatively intact?'
"I'm worried about Kagura because... the Tsuchimiya Family Head is a very strict person."
Having grown accustomed to the intrigues between major Families, Eichi was quite interested to suddenly see two Families supporting each other in such a way.
"Then let's go take a look."
"Eh?"
Isayama Yellow Springs didn't expect Eichi to say that all of a sudden.
"I had originally planned to visit the Tsuchimiya Family soon, and I've already had someone make arrangements. Meeting them a day earlier won't be an issue."
All arrangements for visiting both Families had already been made by Eichi's butler, Zenin Shuji. He even prepared a set of gifts that might be needed for the visit.
They were all things that weren't particularly valuable but were very practical.
Iizuna Noriyuki, who was driving, also turned the car around and headed back to the Tsuchimiya Family upon hearing this.
At the same time, at the Tsuchimiya Family.
Clap! Clap! Clap!
The Tsuchimiya Family Head, Tsuchimiya Utata, was using a sword sheath as a ruler, striking Tsuchimiya Kagura's hand repeatedly.
Knock, knock.
Tsuchimiya Utata's movements paused, the sword sheath stopping mid-air.
He knew that no one would come at this time to bring bad luck unless it was something important.
"Kagura."
"Yes."
Tsuchimiya Kagura immediately sat up straight.
"Don't be so negligent again."
"Yes, Father."
After speaking, Tsuchimiya Utata stood up and left.
Tsuchimiya Kagura lowered her head, biting her lip. Compared to the pain on her hand, Tsuchimiya Kagura felt more pain in her heart.
Ever since her mother's death, her father had always been on the front lines of exorcising Cursed Spirits, so the father and daughter rarely saw each other more than a few times a year.
At this moment, the complex feelings of anticipation and unease at seeing her father, the disappointment of failing to meet his expectations for her strength's growth, and the longing for her mother all surged from the bottom of her heart.
Picking up the sword sheath and returning the sword to its place, Tsuchimiya Kagura, with tears in her eyes, returned to her room.
On the other side, Tsuchimiya Utata also met the suddenly visiting Eichi.
Compared to Isayama Naraku, Tsuchimiya Utata was considerably more old-fashioned. The atmosphere between the two after they were seated was clearly not as pleasant as when he conversed with Isayama Naraku.
On the other side, Isayama Yellow Springs was looking with heartache at Tsuchimiya Kagura, whom she regarded as her younger sister.
"Does it hurt, Kagura?"
"I'm fine, Yellow Springs Onee-san. I disappointed Father's expectations."
Tsuchimiya Kagura's face showed visible disappointment.
Isayama Yellow Springs gently hugged Tsuchimiya Kagura.
On the other side, Eichi, who saw this scene through Artoria's shadow, had an idea.
"Would you like a drink? This is a fine wine that is hard to come by even in Kyoto."
Eichi took out a jar of wine and placed it on the table.
"Nothing is impossible."
Clap, clap.
Tsuchimiya Utata clapped his hands, and a servant quickly arrived. Upon seeing the wine jar on the table, the servant immediately understood Tsuchimiya Utata's meaning.
Soon, wine glasses and other items were prepared.
"My sudden visit today, disturbing your reunion with your daughter, is my fault. I will penalize myself with three cups first."
Eichi's dislike for drinking was mainly due to his aversion to the elders' tables where he couldn't get a word in, and the leaders' obnoxious obedience tests.
If he were to drink a little with friends he got along with, Eichi would not refuse.
Moreover, ever since they met, Eichi had been feeling a familiar sensation.
It was something Eichi had felt in his previous life from an uncle.
An always dignified atmosphere and serious expression, and when speaking, an old-fashioned tone full of officialese.
But in reality, it was clumsiness due to not knowing what to say.
Because he didn't know what to say, yet had to bear his responsibilities, that uncle chose the safest method.
The current Tsuchimiya Utata gave Eichi a similar feeling, so Eichi chose to have a few drinks with Tsuchimiya Utata.
Because Eichi had been forced to drink a lot, he found that many things could indeed only be said after drinking.
Drunken truth-telling is indeed not an empty phrase.
"Don't mind it."
Tsuchimiya Utata shook his head.
"Kagura's talent is good. Have you considered having her attend the High School?"
"Kagura still needs to inherit the Tsuchimiya Family, so it is not convenient for her to attend the High School."
"Is that so? It must be very hard to inherit the Family business at such a young age."
"This is her mission as the heir of the Tsuchimiya Family."
With an entry point, their conversation began to flow more naturally.
"Listening to the Tsuchimiya Family Head, it seems Kagura might inherit Inugami Shiraei soon. But I heard that Jujutsu Sorcerers who inherit Inugami Shiraei have short lifespans. Is that really alright?"
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