Shimogamo Shrine, also known as Kamo Gozu Shrine, was originally the family shrine of the Kamo clan, a large family in the Heian period, but when the capital was moved to Kyoto, Kamo Gozu Shrine became the guardian shrine of Kyoto.

And the Kamo family, in addition to being a nobleman at the time, also produced a powerful onmyoji named Kamo Tadayuki, and his student was the famous Abe Akira.

Later, the Yin-Yang Liao gradually became the helm of Abe Eye, and the He Mao family gradually faded out of the stage of Yin-Yang Shu, and then, a branch changed its surname to Kotokujing, which can be regarded as retaining some of the traditions of Yin-Yang Shu.

The rest gradually died out with the changes of the times.

Speaking of which, the reason why Kamo Gozu Shrine is called Shimogamo Shrine is also a classic Japanese cold joke.

Because the pronunciation of Kamo and duck is similar, the Kamo River in Kyoto is called Kamo River when it flows through Kamo Gozu Shrine, and over time, Kamo Shrine becomes Shimogamo Shrine.

It is a shrine with such a glorious and long history that Qiao Qiao feels strange.

How was he invited to teach about the exorcism?

Is there any deviation in this?

Qiao Qiao expressed his doubts in Line.

[Ariko ☆ Kira]: They said that they could pay 1 million yen a day.

[Qiao Qiao]: I'll pack my luggage.

That being the case, there's nothing to be confused about.

Maybe the other party just heard about Qiao Qiao's method of removing spirits from the Asano witch girl, and he wants to learn from others, and maybe he can't learn it.

While he was sorting things out, Qiao Qiao heard a knock on the door.

Knock Knock Knock –

Opening the door, Suzuka, who was wearing fawn pajamas, rubbed her eyes and looked curiously at Qiao Qiao's room.

"Qiao San, what are you doing, it's so noisy."

"Actually, I'm going to go on a long trip."

Qiao Qiao gave a general explanation of the matter of Shimogamo Shrine.

Suzuka listened to it with a "uh-huh-hmm" and waited for a long time before saying with a frightened face.

"Joe, Josan are going to leave me alone to go on a date with Asano-san!"

"It's not a date, it's just a simple academic exchange."

Qiao Qiao explained seriously.

"It was a similar situation when I went to Nagoya before."

"Sure enough, compared to Suzuka, who is only three years old, Qiao San still prefers the woman with big breasts."

Suzuka looked at his airfield and said indignantly.

“？”

Qiao Qiao didn't understand Suzuka's tangled place at all.

"Also, if Qiao San goes far away, then I can only eat convenience store bento boxes and order expensive pizza takeout."

Suzuka voiced her concerns.

Well, how do you feel that's what she really wants to say.

Suzuka is a rich woman who earns at least 100,000 yen a day, so why should she worry about the price of takeout?

Thanks to Suzuka, Qiaoqiao's usual food has also improved a lot.

For example, when Suzuka is happy, she will order sushi takeout, and sometimes she will simply take Qiao Qiao out and go to Ginza to eat expensive barbecue.

Qiao Qiao is very grateful for this.

"Then again, Qiao San is going to Kyoto."

Suzuka asked with an idea.

"Yes, due to something related to the Gion Festival, it seems that Shimogamo Shrine needs my help."

Qiao Qiao nodded.

"Then I'll go along."

Suzuka said.

“？”

Qiao Qiao fell into thought.

Suzuka's physical examination this month has just been completed, but there is no need to remove the Spirit Master Association.

"It's okay, I'll pay for it myself, I just haven't been to Kyoto yet, so I can take this opportunity to travel."

Suzuka said again.

"Otherwise, let's take a look at Nara by the way, and that's my hometown."

Faced with Suzuka, who had already begun to make travel plans, it was inconvenient for Qiao Qiao to say anything.

Anyway, she solved all the travel expenses by herself, maybe Qiao Qiao could still have a few meals.

Just go for it.

In the evening, Suzuka, who was very happy, ordered fried chicken and pizza, and the two packed their luggage and arrived at the train station early the next morning.

Asako Asano has been waiting at the station for a long time.

July is already summer, and this year's rainy season is too long, until some time ago, there were occasional showers, and the weather was too hot and humid.

That's why everyone is looking forward to sunny weather.

Asano Riko has changed into a summer dress, a white knee-length pleated skirt, a red cardigan, a shirt with lace lace, and her long hair is tied up on one side with sandalwood paper, and the ends of the hair hang down to the shoulders, showing a bit of maturity.

"Teacher, please give me more advice next."

Asako Asano saluted, then looked at Suzuka, who was wearing a brown dress and a red scarf behind Qiao Qiao.

"Suzuka-san, it's the first time we've met."

"Uh-huh, first meeting."

Suzuka Hui shook Ariko Asano's hand.

Well, the relationship between the two seems to be pretty good.

Qiao Qiao said with emotion.

I didn't notice the red marks left on the hands of the two of them because of the force after letting go.

The three of them got on the Shinkansen.

Half a day from Tokyo to Kyoto is enough.

On Johashi's left hand sits Asano Ariko, and on his right hand is Suzuka.

The three of them were very harmonious, talking and laughing along the way.

"Although Miss Suzuka is only three years old, she is unexpectedly mature, and then again, the deer's three years old should be twenty years old when converted into a human, right?"

"Suzuka is just a child, I don't know anything, let's take a closer look next time I ask Qiao San to help me check my body."

"That's right, Miss Suzuka is a youkai after all, and it's different from ordinary animals, so there's still no way for people and youkai after all."

"Heh, even so, it's not the witch's turn to intervene."

Seeing them getting along in harmony, Qiao Qiao felt very relieved.

Upon arrival.

As soon as the three of them walked out of the station, they saw people who had come to greet them in a black limousine.

The leader was a woman.

She is a few years older than Jobashi and is named Maki Shinki, who is currently a first-year student majoring in folklore at Kyoto University.

Of course, it's also the daughter of Naoto Shinki, the shrine maiden of Shimogamo Shrine.

"Yarizi-chan, long time no see."

As soon as she saw Asako Asano, Maki Shinki greeted her warmly.

Shinki Shinki has short hair, wears a dark short-sleeved T-shirt and hot pants, and has a red and white sports bracelet on her left wrist.

"Is this Jossan? And then this is ...... Suzuka-chan? ”

Maki Shinki received news from Ariko Asano before, and knew that in addition to Qiao Qiao, there was also a little youkai.

However, when he actually saw Suzuka, Shinki Shinki was still shocked.

"It's so cute."

She leaned over and crouched down slightly, taking a closer look at Suzuka's face.

"Thank you, thank you."

Although Suzuka usually behaves like that, he is actually a little scared of life, and after leaving the station, he has been hiding behind Qiao Qiao.

In the face of strangers, he only promised, and in the face of Asano shrine maidens, he struck hard.

It's Suzuka.

After some pleasantries, several people got into the car.

Shinki Shinki sat in the co-pilot, and Qiao Qiao and the others sat in the back seat.

"This time I bothered Qiao San to come over, but it was actually about the Gion Festival."

Shinki Shinki said with some embarrassment.

"The Gion Festival at Yasaka Shrine is a summer festival for ordinary people, but for Kyoto shrines, it is a meeting for the exchange of Shinto and spirit-removing techniques."

"Exchange conference?"

Qiao Qiao frowned slightly.

"To put it simply, each shrine has to be manned to perform a de-equestration drill in a given area, and finally select the best shrine...... Such an event. ”

Shinki Shinki turned his head and said as he looked at the two people in the back seat.