I think... I'm in love with my mistress

Chapter 31

Mizuki's P.O.V

Tomoe was acting quiet strange after exiting (Y/n)'s hospital room.

He seems enraged.

Frustrated.

He was excessively rubbing the nape of his neck till it looked red, his other hand was clenched as he strode out of the hospital.

His eyes were darting everywhere.

His head hung low.

I would ask him what was wrong but I'm scared if I even speak to him he'll give him one of his angry death stares. So I just trail behind him.

When we get to the shrine, the shrine spirits greet us happily, to which Tomoe bluntly dismisses them and heads for his bedroom. He slams the door, the sound echoing through the shrine.

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For a while there's an awkward yet tense silence in the air, apart from the occasional whispers from the shrine spirits or sounds of nature. I sit outside, a cup of sake in hand. I really hope Tomoe is ok, what even happened?

I take a sip and sigh, staring at the now bare cheery blossom trees. Their branches sway slightly in the afternoon breeze, the petals that lay on the stone pavement scattered and whisked away in the wind.

"What seems to be the matter familiar Mizuki?"

One of the spirits asked me, floating to my side and siting himself down.

I've never actually liked the spirits, they seemed a bit suspicious and weird to me, with their bald heads and masks. . .

I let out a prolonged sigh.

"It's just. . . Tomoe is acting strange ever since we visited lady (Y/n)."

Kotestsu pours himself a cup of sake and took a brief sip before looking up at me.

"Oh? What do you mean by strange?"

He questions, his little legs dangling off the edge of the wooden porch.

I swirl the content in my cup around, staring intently at it. The clear substance in it glowing in sun-kissed light.

"Hmm, well. . . Before entering the hospital he was his usual boring self,"

I hummed, rubbing the sumptuous fabric of my clothing between my thumb and forefinger.

"And ever since we've left, he seemed more enraged than usual–and he won't talk."

Kotestsu continues to stare up at me. I huff and take a long gulp, finishing my cup and pouring myself another one. I could feel the effects of the sake seeping into my mind, my cheeks were starting to tingle and my mouth felt fiery as the liquid would trickle down my throat.

"Master Tomoe is usually enraged isn't he?"

Kotestsu finally stated after a long silence.

He was right, Tomoe seemed always enraged. His pale face was always showing irritation and his voice lowing with bitterness. He would get pissed off at the smallest mistake anyone made and he would act all high and mighty just to show off.

I nod and stifle a laugh.

"That's true, but today he seemed more angry than his usual self. I can't explain it but. . . He's different. Something must have happened between him and (Y/n)."

Kotestsu floats off the porch, hovering in front of me.

"Well, if it will make you any happier Mizuki, I would be happy to look into this and go ask Master Tomoe what's wrong."

He chirps, his bald head shining as the sun slowly started to descend to the horizon.

I give a weary smile, nodding in appreciation. And with that he left, only a peaceful silence to accompany me now.

Lady (Y/n). . . Oh I miss you.

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Kirihito's P.O.V

Everything is going to plan.

I saunter on the crowded city street, my hands shoved into my pockets. The sky was dimming to a orange hue and the street lamps start to slowly light up as afternoon turned to evening.

(Y/n) is convinced that Tomoe is a killing machine–to be honest he is, it's just 'love' has made him soft, a weakling.

My lip twitched into a petty smile, the thought of love amused me.

What is the purpose of love? It's an unnecessary thing in life, it's not essential.

It's useless.

I let out a prolonged sigh, the air was becoming chilled as the sun descended to the horizon.

Maybe I should pay Tomoe a visit?

I thought to myself, instantly shaking off the foolish idea.

I'll let Tomoe suffer a little long, so that he can finally understand how I felt–how he betrayed me and left me to nearly waste away to nothing. Now he will pay for his foolish decisions.

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Ugh I know this chapter is shorter than usual, but I just wanted to finish it here so that I can start the next chapter differently–and because I haven't updated in a while. I hope you enjoyed!