Mikoto Started Living As A Shrine Priestess Part 2

MIKOTO

"(¬‿¬ ) And are you sure the true reason is because of academic purposes? Or is it because of Kurama?" I exposed Nanami's plan.

She made a "guh" sound.

"If you think by going to school, making friends and shriek over a pop star is the kind of real-world that you belong to in the end, then I doubt it" I warned her with a gentle smile and stood beside her.

Coz' I know well what will happen. And I can't helped but worry about her since I know I can help her in any way I could.

"So why do you want to go to school again?" Tomoe asked again but this time I think he wants to hear the answer directly from Nanami.

"Th-They said Kurama goes to my school. It's my chance to see Kurama in person."

Tomoe looked at me and asked, "Who the hell is that guy, anyway?"

"Uhm, they say Kurama is an extremely popular super-idol whom high school girls across the nation are currently enthralled by. Aside from the premise that he's a fallen angel with black wings, he's said to be shrouded with mysteries. Not only that but they also says with his looks and alluring speech and conduct, he has a lot of male fans as well", I explained properly before averting my eyes and talked to my evil side. "And no one knows the truth yet, except me."

Tomoe still stares at me with his poker face as if he still didn't get my point.

"Sighh... To be exact, if you're popular in the spiritual world, this Kurama is the most charismatic person in this part of the human world", I added.

"That's right! And that person is at my school. (*♡∀♡)｡.:*♡ It's okay if I go right? Even if I stay here there aren't going to be any worshipers coming by anyway.

"Ouch, I'm sure that last sentence wounded Tomoe's heart hehehe", I chuckled.

"No, you may not", Tomoe flatly refused Nanami while completely ignoring what I've just said.

"Why not?" she pouted. I guess she still hasn't learned her lesson from the demon's world.

"Nanami~ (─‿‿─)♡ you must understand that there are other yokais who are after you", I did the explaining and hugged her from behind.

"Yes, since this mark signifies that you're a deity of this land", Tomoe continued where I ended while gently touching Nanami's forehead to point it out. "And, it has been bestowed to a weak little girl like you. It's like you're begging them to eat you."

"So, did you understand now, darling?" I asked her sweetly.

"Yeah (￣ヘ￣), I noticed that you two synced like a married couple."

ﾊ___ﾊ (☞◣д◢)☞ ☜(▼益▼メ) "NO, WE'RE NOT!!" "IMPOSSIBLE" ↑ ↑ Mikoto Tomoe

"Ah" Nanami found an answer to her problems. "Then why don't you come with me as well, Tomoe?" she asked but Tomoe angrily refused.

"I'm busy with my shrine work! And you should learn to wield at least a bit of your divine power"

"Then how about Mikoto going with me?" she pouted once more and hid behind me, making me a shield between her and Tomoe even though I am smaller than her.

"Are you kidding me? That woman can't even use charms" he was infuriated more and we both glared at each other.

"That's pretty rude! Even I can be very helpful too"

"Like?"

UGHH! THIS GUY IS PROVOKING ME!!

"LIKE HOW I KNOW HOW TO PROTECT NANAMI MORE THAN YOU DO BECAUSE I KNEW THINGS THAT EVEN YOU DON'T!" I fumed in raged and lost control.

Tomoe and Nanami stared at me in surprised looks.

Just then I realized that I've done something that I shouldn't, " (*/д＼*)︴WAHHHHH!! WHAT DID I JUST SAID?!!!"

"That's what I should be asking you", Tomoe leans his face on me and locked his suspicious eyes on mine.

Nanami wanted to help me but she doesn't know how. Oh wait, that's right! She can!

"Nanami, can you order Tomoe to just let us go to your school?"

"AH!", Both of Tomoe and Nanami exclaimed.

She was fully energized by my idea, "Of course, why I didn't think about that? No matter what Tomoe says, he can't bind me here although I can!"

I heard Tomoe slightly gulped and I sneered at him; indirectly telling him that this is what I'm talking about.

"Fine, if you want to go that badly then I'll let Mikoto escort you to your school, Nanami", Tomoe finally gave up. "But, in one condition"

"Ugg...", Nanami and I both cringe at the sight of the thing that Tomoe handed her.

"Anything's fine as long as it will cover Nanami's forehead, right? I think I can find something better than that," and then I left towards my room.

I quickly picked up a peach scarf and changed my Miko(10) outfit into the simplest kimono(11) I can find in my room; a blue one with prints of white flowers at the hems. It can't be helped since I don't have any other clothes other than what Tomoe prepared for us. I hurriedly went back to Nanami and covered her head like she was wearing a hijab(12) and hanged a necklace with a simple flower pendant on her forehead, making it a bit decorated and also to make sure that the cloth will keep in place and hid her forehead for the whole day.

"Wa-Wait!" Nanami jolted after she saw her image on my hand mirror. "What is this? I think this is too much!" she deeply blushed.

"It's one of the traditional styles for ladies that we had in our country. It's unique but it's not weird compared to what Tomoe wants you to wear", I explain pretty fast. "This will be your cover-up, so will you trust me?"

Nanami looked into my eyes for a moment and sighed helplessly. "Okay (o^▽^o) ", she sweetly smiled and nod. I feel sorry that I'm trying to change the flow of their story but I just really wanted to make Tomoe feel sorry.

"Let's go! We're gonna be late already!" Nanami called me as she hurriedly ran outside.

"Ah, wait! I called back at her before turning to Tomoe who was still at my side. I talked to him about something but Nanami is being too impatient today so she called me again for the second time. "Mikoto!! What's taking you so long, hurry up!"

"You gotta work harder to pay for that", Tomoe warned me coldly.

"Don't worry, I keep my promise", I told him before answering to Nanami. "Yes, I'm coming".

But before I completely set my feet outside the shrine, I asked Tomoe something else, "What do you think of Kurama's black wings? (￢‿￢ ) "

"Hey, look at that girl", I heard someone gossiping while we were walking passed them.

"What's that she's wearing? It's weird", another one said.

Ah, even though I don't wear one at home, I still feel like insulted. Can I slap them?

Nanami looked at me as if she'll gonna cry but still ironically keep smiling. "The whispering voices of the girls, this feeling of being talked about behind my back. Yes, my high school life has come back to me."

"But it kinda looks cute", said another girl.

I looked back at Nanami again. "At least they're not laughing at us", I whispered back at her. "And don't forget, you'll always have me now to watch your back", and we both smiled to each other.

"How about you Mikoto, aren't you going to your school? I think if I remembered correctly, you were wearing a uniform when we first met"

"Uh, oh! (〇_ｏ) What should I tell her that won't make her suspicious at me?", I froze.

Nanami seems to notice that I stopped at my feet. "What's wrong, Mikoto?"

"Uhm, a-actually... that uniform isn't from here. It's my uniform back from my own country. The first time we met was the first time I came here in this place", I told her while fidgeting. It's not a lie, but it's not the whole truth also.

"Ehhh? I can't imagine how hard that was for you on your first day to a foreign land and was immediately left behind by your godfather", Nanami was so shocked but I just helplessly laughed. I know that I can't tell her anything so I just let her imagination go wild. This also helped her became less self-aware of her surroundings and completely forgot about other people looking at her.

"So why don't you enroll in my school too?" Nanami asked again while we continued on our way. "Won't it be nice to go to school together and have a senpai(13) like me?"

"Here she goes again, treating me like an imotou(14)" I shrugged before replying to her, "Well, I can't."

"Huhhh? Why? (・・ )? Is there's something wrong? Or could it be that you're just actually in middle school?"

Wow, that's even worse...

Before I can say anything, Nanami hugged me and slightly ruffled my hair. "It's all right, you can still call me senpai. Come on, call me senpai, and don't be shy."

"Or, shouldn't you be the one to call me senpai?" I teased her which left her confused.

"(￣ヮ￣)┌ Because... I'm 18 years old and in my country, I'm a graduating student in senior high; or to be exact, I'm supposedly a third-year high school here."

Nanami was speechless for a moment until it sinks into her mind.

"〣( ºΔº )〣 EHHHHHHHHH?! I can't believe you're older than me!!"

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!! ｡.o(≧▽≦)o.｡ " I laughed at my heart's content.

Oh, Nanami. Your expression is priceless.

*confused* *emotionally hurt* (',,•_•,,)ヾ・・・Σ>―ლ(¯ロ¯"ლ)♡→ "But you're "Ouch!" smaller than me" ↑ ↑ Nanami Mikoto