"The theory of the five elements is a doctrine from China, which is recorded in the "Returning to Tibet" and "Lianshan Yi".

"Everything in the world is made up of these five elements. Metal, wood, water, fire, and earth are in a relationship of mutual reciprocity and restraint."

"The doctrine of the five elements occupies an extremely heavy component in yin and yang, and the whole doctrine is roughly divided into two categories, one is the mutual birth of the five elements, and the other is the mutual restraint of the five elements......"

In the scorching summer, in the mansion of the Tuyumen family, there is a cute little girl of six or seven years old sitting on the edge corridor, holding a copy of "Introduction to the Five Elements of Yin and Yang" in her hand and reading it seriously.

Such a book, although it is an introductory book among the Onmyoji, is still too obscure for a girl of this age.

The girl wore a well-tailored kimono, petite and delicate, pink and cute.

The face that was still a little baby fat was shining in the sun, as white and bright as freshly squeezed milk.

"Natsume."

A man came up behind the girl and whispered.

The girl put down the book in her hand, stood up, bowed to the man behind her, and said crisply, "Father." ”

Although he is only six or seven years old, his etiquette is rigorous and thoughtful, and he does not show a trace of panic.

Obviously, this girl named Natsume has been subjected to a rigorous traditional education for as long as she can remember.

"I'll get here today so I can relax."

"Father?"

The girl's cute little face lit up, and she seemed happy to be able to get extra time for entertainment, but she looked at her father with some doubt.

In her young heart, her father has always been a very strict person with herself, and she will not let herself play casually for no reason.

As if seeing his daughter's doubts, the man reached out and stroked Natsume's head gently, making the girl show a cat-like comfortable expression.

"Today. The head of my Tsuchigomon family will bring his child to be a guest here, and you can go and play with that child. ”

The man gave the reason.

After a pause, the man added.

"You have to get along well, show the demeanor of the next head of your own family, and don't lose your manners."

Separated children?

What kind of person would that be?

The girl's face was filled with curiosity.

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"My name is Chunhu! Earth Royal Gate Spring Tiger! ”

A dumbfounded-looking blonde boy stood in front of Natsume, touching the back of his head and grinning and saying his name.

For this boy named Chunhu, that seems to be a little frivolous. Natsume looked a little cramped.

From childhood to adulthood, the people she came into contact with always maintained perfect etiquette, and it was the first time she had seen such a casual boy.

However, Natsume still bowed very solemnly and whispered his name.

"When we meet for the first time, my name is Natsume Dogomon, please give me a lot of advice."

"Ahh Please, please advise ......"

Faced with Natsume's solemn reaction, Haruka looked a little flustered.

A look of helplessness. Natsume burst out laughing.

It's not a mockery, but the innocent and innocent laughter of a girl when she sees a playful playmate.

"Haha, hahahaha......"

Chunhu also seemed to be amused by his reaction, and the two children laughed face to face.

This is the first meeting between Natsume and Haruto.

It is like the lilies that bloom all over the mountains and fields on the soil and the main family, and the first sight of pure and beautiful.

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"Head of the house...... Spring Tiger He ......"

Tsuchigomon Taka Kuan, who had a white cloth towel on his head, and the head of the family, Tsuchigomon Taijun, stood side by side in the dark part of the corridor of the mansion, quietly observing the interaction between the two children.

Tuyumen Taichun's gaze stayed on Chunhu after he appeared. Never moved away.

"Needless to say, the Spring Tiger will be raised by you. I'm relieved. ”

"Why don't you talk to him, it's yours after all—"

"There's no need for that."

Taijun Tsuchigomon interrupted Tsuchigomon Hawkan's words, and his gaze under his glasses remained calm.

It's just that what Tuyumen Yingkuan saw was a poor father who tried his best to suppress himself and wanted to be close to his own son.

"I can't have too much intersection with Chunhu, this is the best protection for him."

Nowadays, people from the outside world are spreading the word. His "daughter", Natsume Tsuchigomon, is the reincarnation of Luminous, and all eyes are drawn to Natsume.

In this way, it is good to shift your attention to him, so that your real children can live a stable life.

It's just, that's it for Natsume. Is it fair?

Tsuchigomon Taichun didn't think about it, and he didn't want to think about it.

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His father, it seems that he has something important to talk about with the head of the family, and after he told himself to get along with Natsume, he never showed up again.

After scratching his ears and cheeks for a while, Chunhu, who was active by nature, finally mustered up the courage to say to the girl beside him: "That, Natsume, shall we go play?" ”

Natsume was a little stunned.

This boy who met for the first time actually called himself by his first name, and such a familiar behavior surprised the girl.

It's just that Natsume doesn't hate it, but has the joy of finally finding a playmate.

Nodding, Natsume began to frown cutely, thinking about where to play.

After thinking about it for a long time, it seems that my own Yushan is the most interesting place around.

In Natsume's heart, the lilies that spread all over the mountains are the most beautiful scenery in the world.

"Huh!? Lily! ”

Chunhu had an incredible expression on his face after hearing Natsume's mention.

"Are there any lilies blooming this season?"

The season when lilies bloom is generally at the turn of spring and summer, but now it is the height of summer, how can there be lilies blooming?

"Yes!"

Natsume pursed her lips, as if she was a little dissatisfied that Haruka didn't believe in her.

"Father said that because a very powerful monster was sealed on the mountain, the entire mountain was affected by the demonic power, and the lilies bloomed all year round!"

"Youkai!!"

Although Chunhu knows that his family, the Tuyumen family is a family of onmyoji, and even his father Tuyumen Yingkuan is still the yin-yang doctor in the village, but Chunhu himself has never really come into contact with the world of onmyoji since he was a child.

Suddenly hearing that monsters, creatures that can only be seen in various mythological books, Chunhu was a young man, and immediately had the idea of going to see it.

"Okay! I'll take you! ”

The girl had never experienced the Great War of the year, and she didn't know how powerful the legendary youkai sealed there was.

She just thought it was a fun place.

Watching the two children jump up and go together, hiding in the shadows not far away with Tsuchigomon Taijun and observing them, Tsuchigomon Hawk Kuan spoke with some concern.

"Family Master, isn't that the place where the flower demon is sealed? That's how they ......."

"I only went to check and strengthen the seal a few days ago, and there is no problem."

Tsuchigomon shook his head.

"After so many years, that flower demon has never woken up, what can two little guys cause?"

Since the "Battle of the Hidden Mountains and Demons" decades ago, the Tu Yumen clan has regained great prestige in the world of Onmyoji.

And the previous head of the family,Also rebuilt the altar in the place where the demon was sealed.,In addition to holding the Taishan Mansion Monarch Sacrifice.,There is also a reinforcement seal.,The factor of monitoring the monster is inside.。

Because after sealing the youkai, the entire mountain was affected by the demonic power that the monster inadvertently leaked, and lilies bloomed all year round all over the field, so the onmyoji decided that the powerful youkai was a flower demon.

Such a statement has been officially recognized by the Onmyoji's official body, the Onmyoji Hall. (To be continued......)