DEPEND ON ME 《 A ShiMayu FF || Sousei No Onmyouji | Twin Star Exorcists 》

Chapter 2:

SHIMON

I never felt so embarrassed in my entire life. It all started when Chiiko became all hysterical and jumped on Otomi calling her once again 'sister-in-law'. And another is when my foster brother Keiji-san kept smirking at me. They know it's not like that. Chiiko should stop feeding Keiji all her romantic fantasies. She's not getting anywhere good.

The three of them were in library for who knows how long while I sorted out some files for the council.  Paper works are tedious as hell. It came to a moment when I needed to visit the library as well. I almost collapsed on the spot when the two of them were presenting Otomi some childhood photo books. My childhood photo books. 

"Tiny Shimon is so cute!" Otomi gushed. I almost choked om my saliva when I heard that.

"You guys are on the first name basis, huh?" Keiji asked with a smirk and an eyebrow raised.

Otomi shook her head, "I'm the only one calling him by his name. He refuses to call me anything but Otomi or Seigen-san's daughter." She frowned.

"Force him to!" Chiiko said cheekily.

Otomi laughed uncomfortably, "What are saying, Sayo-san?"

"You know, if you guys like get together, that would only mean one love rival left! And for my dear nii-san to finally get a girl. Killing two birds with one stone!" Chiiko proclaimed, "It's a genius plan, right, nii-san?"

Keiji spluttered laughter. "Fool proof, Chiiko, fool proof!"

I swear those two are the worst privacy invaders born on the island. They should not try to change my relationships! 

Otomi looked the most uncomfortable sitting between my two foster siblings. She probably didn't like the way they paired us together. I know she was infatuated with Enmadou Rokuro. It's kind of stupid really. She knows that the Twin Stars are fated to each other. Why is she still holding on?

Heck, what am I even doing hiding and eavesdropping? Today has proven to be an unusual day, even for me. I summoned the courage to come out of the shelves I was hiding behind at and walked towards the trio.

"What the hell are you doing?" I glared at my cousins.

"Shimon-kun! Come join us!" Keiji greeted me.

"Nii-san, please seat beside nee-san." Chiiko invited enthusiastically.

I had no choice but to relucantly follow her. No matter how absurd, I would do anything for Chiiko. Except when it comes to her liking for Enmadou. It disgusts me. I felt Otomi scooted a little to the left. At least we weren't having any skin contact. That honestly would be very flustering.

I remembered our first mission in Magano here on the island. I lost control of flight, for the very first time as a Heavenly Commander,  and crash landed because of her unusually large bosom being pressed against me. My mind went blank then berserk during that moment and now vowed that I wouldn't make any unnecessary contact with her. It was hard not to notice her very womanly figure especially during training. I tugged the ends of my hair. Seigen-san would not be pleased if he knew that I have these kinds of thoughts about his daughter.

Currently, Otomi was describing her life back at the Mainland, mostly on her non-exorcist life. I saw the look in Chiiko's eyes. She seems so fascinated and envious of Otomi Mayura's previous non-descript life. I wished Chiiko had been born that way. No death sentence hanging above her head and living the most of her life just like what other normal 11-year olds do.

This gave me more conviction in eradicating all of the impurities in Magano. By then, she wouldn't be Kuzunoha's host anymore and would be able to explore the world as she wishes to. I looked at Keiji-san's face  and knew that he was thinking the same.

"Anyway, I have something important to tell you, Otomi." I laid back on the chair.

"AHH! HE IS GOING TO CONFESS!" Chiiko screamed at the top of her lungs while prancing around until she lost consciousness again.

Keiji-san carried her like a child with an expression of humor mixed with worry. "Ah she should take it easy, tsk this girl. I am going to bring her to her room while you guys talk." He left with a wink and I felt the tension in this room increased tremendously.

MAYURA

I felt like I was going to pass out too. I was anticipating what Shimon would say. I already knew that he wasn't going to confess and never would he. I knew I wasn't his type of girl if he ever had an ideal type.

"Otomi," He started to say.

"Mayura!" I blurted out suprising him.

"Wh-what?" He asked all flustered.

I summoned courage from deep within. "Please call me Mayura instead."

I immediately felt conscious and embarassed after saying that. I lowered my head, covering my now strawberry-like face with my hair.

"O-okay, Ma-Mayura," He took a deep breath and put on a business-like expression, " The council has decided to let you go on a mission to Maganom Do not fear, you would not go into a depth lower than 2000. You would participate in it with some members of the Amawaka clan. I would be there too. However, I would only be there to supervise and I will only act when things get out of hand."

I felt like all the air in me was vacuumed out. Though I was waiting for my own mission, I am terrified. I almost have zero experience in leadership and only a two measly year experience on exorcist training.

"When will it take place?" I inquired timidly.

"Next week. I have a pretty busy schedule coming right up." He explained. "You have time to prepare, Mayura."

"Okay so what do you recommend for me to do?"

"Choose your team members wisely and train together. It is better to know your team's strengths and weaknesses before walking  on to the battlefield. The Amawaka house has many credible exorcists. Better to choose the most trustworthy and compatible members." Shimon instructed.

I fiddled with my fingers. I don't exactly get along well with the other members of the Amawaka house with the exception of Yuzuru-san. They didn't warm up to the idea that a mainland exorcist was their 10th leader. The only good that they see in me is that I am their beloved Seigen's daughter and the heavenly commander, Byakko.

I sighed and stood up. I turned to face my red-haired mentor, "I need to return to the Amawaka house. I believe I need to talk to Yuzuru-san."

Shimon stared at me with an unreadable facial expression. Without an answer, I spun on my heels and left the Ikaruga estate.

My knees gave up halfway and sat on a bench. I need to collect myself together. My hands started trembling. I am so not sure with everything. I am not even one of the best at school. I held a fist above my heart.

It won't be that bad. The Amawaka house has plenty of powerful exorcists. They wouls teach me the right path, I thought to myself.

I am in dire need ro step my game up. I didn't want to look like the helpless girl I am next week. I didn't want anyone protecting me. I should be the one protecting them.

I curled my hands into fists and cheered for my poor self to stand up and continued walking towards my home.

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Hey guys! That was a quicker update than I expected HAHAHA

Sayo-san is my spirit animal tbh hahaha.

Please anticipate more and thank you guys to some of your lovely comments 💖