I have too many anime girlfriends!

After Shinji Kaminari and Yukino Yukinoshita climbed the last steps, the gate of the shrine came into view.

It looks somewhat dilapidated, and the red paint on the original buildings next to the shrine has faded a bit, but judging from the still intact facilities around it, the Tenjin Shrine was once glorious.

Shinji Kaminaga was observing his surroundings when he suddenly felt a weight in his arms. He looked up and saw that it was Yukinoshita, puffing up her cheeks, shoving a backpack into his hands.

"Hmph, grab your bag, you cunning little brat!"

This kid actually made me carry the bag while he took the opportunity to carry Yukino and get closer to her.

Shinji Kaminaga calmly slung his bag over his shoulder, offering no objection, and followed Yukino Yukinoshita, gradually catching up with the other elementary school students.

Yukino Yukinoshita was being stared at with resentful eyes by Naoka Ueno and Miki Kawai.

She felt completely baffled.

"Yukinoshita-san is too cunning!"

"Exactly! To get Kaminaga-kun to take care of you like this? I should have been at the very back too!"

Yukino Yukinoshita rolled her eyes speechlessly at the two's accusations.

She didn't want to be last either.

If she could, she would even like to be the first to climb the stairs before Naoka Ueno; when it comes to competitiveness, Yukino Yukinoshita is very strong.

It's not that I'm not strong enough; I'm just naturally weak and my physical strength can't compare to others.

How is she cunning?

Another one is that Shinji Kaname insisted on carrying his own.

Thinking this to herself, Yukino Yukinoshita's lips unconsciously curled up slightly.

Clearly, the feeling of being given special treatment by that person was quite pleasant.

When Naoka Ueno and Miki Kawai saw her smile, they instinctively clenched their fists and gritted their teeth.

That wretched snow, it actually got the benefit and is now acting innocent!

This is a provocation, isn't it?

Absolutely!

Naoka Ueno and Miki Kawai's competitive spirit was also aroused.

The two girls exchanged a glance, then ran to Shinji Kaminaga's side, one on each side, and each grabbed one of his arms.

"Kanaga-kun, let's go to the shrine together to make a wish later, I heard it's very effective!"

"Yes, yes, let's go together, okay?"

As they spoke, the two women proudly raised an eyebrow at Yukino Yukinoshita.

So what if Yukinoshita is cunning?

There are two of them! And they're good friends!

Shinji Kaminaga was somewhat taken aback. "Fine, we were all supposed to go together anyway."

But if you're going to invite someone, why post it here?

"Hmph~"

Seeing the actions of Miki Kawai and Naoka Ueno, Yukino Yukinoshita snorted and muttered under her breath.

"childish!"

That's what she said, but looking at Shinji Kaminaga, who was surrounded by two girls with their arms around him, Yukino Yukinoshita still instinctively felt annoyed.

It feels like having your favorite toy taken away.

My heart aches.

However, she wouldn't argue about something like that; that would be too foolish.

Yukino Yukinoshita watched as the girls bickered over Shinji Kaminari, and her lips twitched slightly.

I wonder if Shinji Kaminaga will turn out to be some kind of womanizing scumbag in the future!

Unable to bear it any longer, Yang coughed twice, drawing everyone's attention.

"Alright, everyone follow me, and be careful not to get lost."

"By the way, do you know the origin of the Heavenly Goddess Shrine?"

"I don't know, do you know, Haruno-neechan?" Miyoko Sahara asked curiously.

"Of course, I'll tell you."

Yukinoshita smiled, organized her thoughts, and then slowly began to recount the history of the shrine.

"Long, long ago, a goddess descended from the heavens, possessing mysterious powers. Because of her kind heart, the goddess used her magic to heal the injured, and thus she was worshipped by the people."

"During their long time together, the goddess fell in love with a handsome man, so she found an opportunity to express her feelings to him and married him."

"With the goddess's help, the man quickly established a country and even became a daimyo."

"But once men have acquired wealth and power, they are no longer satisfied with the service of goddesses and turn their attention to other young and beautiful women, taking them into their harems."

"The goddess was heartbroken by the man's infidelity."

At this point, she glanced at Shinji Kaminaga.

Shinji Kaminaga was speechless. "Why are you looking at me like that? I'm not that womanizer."

Moreover, is this story true?

You didn't just make this up, did you, Yang Nai?

Seeing Shinji Kaminari's helpless expression, Yukino Shino's lips curled up slightly as she continued:

"The heartbroken goddess left the man's side and returned to the village where she first descended. She spent her days in tears, but hid her sorrow and faced the villagers with a smile, while continuing to use her power to pray for that man."

"This is the origin of the Tenjin Shrine. The story of the goddess who blessed people even when she was injured has been passed down because of this."

After Yang Nai finished speaking, the elementary school students all fell silent.

Naoka Ueno and Miki Kawai even frowned subconsciously.

Kawai Miki wiped away her tears and said with a depressed look, "Yono-neechan, this goddess's story is so sad."

Nishimiya Shoko's eyes were also slightly moist, clearly moved by the story of the goddess and feeling sympathy.

"That's right, why would a goddess hide her sorrow and continue to pray for a man even though she's been betrayed by him?"

Naoka Ueno couldn't help but ask a question.

Yukino Yukinoshita shook her head. "That's how the story goes. Why would she continue to pray for a man when it's so sad? Only the goddess herself can answer that."

"Because of this spirit of selflessness in praying for others, the goddess was eventually called the Heavenly Maiden. People who respected her built the Heavenly Maiden Shrine to commemorate her deeds, which has been passed down to this day."

The little girls weren't very satisfied with this answer.

This so-called celestial maiden is really strange.

She was betrayed and cried every day, yet she could still continue to pray for the man who betrayed her.

Shinji Kaminaga, however, had a different opinion.

For example, was this celestial maiden really praying for blessings?

It's also possible that she's cursing that man with tears every day.

Of course, if the celestial maiden is mentally ill, this idea can be discarded.

So, Yang Nai told this story to give him a warning?

Does he look like the kind of guy who'll grow up to be a scumbag who abandons his first love?

That can't be right.

Although he sees every cute girl as his ideal woman, he would never abandon her.

From beginning to end, Shinji Kaminaga held onto the belief of protecting others.

No one noticed that as Yang was telling the story, the wind chimes hanging above the shrine rang a few times, as if a celestial maiden were speaking.