"Hah? Misunderstanding? What do you mean?"
"What you saw was just a nosy reporter snapping misleading photos and making up nonsense."
"Two of them are perfectly fine, playing with toys outside—didn't you see them?"
"Then what about the screaming earlier?"
"The owner was giving a customer a bone-setting massage. The first time is always the most painful."
"..."
After listening to Yukari's explanation, Suika froze in place.
All the fear she and Yuugi had endured on the way here, the torment of being tantalized by the alcohol's scent, being scammed by that wicked shrine maiden, the guilt of betraying her comrade...
Had all of it been fornothing?!
Seeing the little oni's eyes lose their spark, Yukari patted her head with amusement and offered some consolation—
"At least now you can come buy alcohol without sneaking around."
"I feel like I just threw my friend under the bus for no reason..."
Suika's lips twitched, but she still sighed in relief. At least she could visit openly now!
Just as she was about to happily reach for a sake barrel, a hand lifted her up by the scruff again.
Suika turned her head in confusion, only to see Yukari's extremely kind smile.
"Business talk is over. Now, let's discuss the matter of your trespassing."
"Your accomplice has already been caught. Now it's your turn~"
Realizing the gravity of the situation, Suika's face stiffened before she immediately broke free and bolted for the warehouse door.
THUD!!!
The petite oni collapsed on the spot, twitching a few times before going still.
Meanwhile, Yukari—the culprit—looked at the baseball bat in her hand with mild surprise.
Huh. The little things in this warehouse are unexpectedly useful.
Tossing the bat aside, she once again stuffed the unconscious Suika into a gap.
However, just as she finished, Rin emerged from the kitchen and stared blankly at the two "corpses" sprawled across the living room.
Yokai in broad daylight? That can't be a good omen...
At the same time, the Sage's notification echoed in his mind—
『 The system has detected potential targets and now these entity has been added to the list. 』
『 Main quest established: "Capture" Hoshiguma Yuugi 』
『 Reward: Continuous Intoxication 』
『 Main quest established: "Capture" Ibuki Suika 』
『 Reward: Drunken Blessing 』
"???"
Rin blinked, glancing at the unconscious Suika before sighing and looking toward where Remilia was.
That brat is still as useless as ever...
Since Suika and Yuugi wouldn't be waking up anytime soon, Rin decided to carry them both to the "interrogation room."
The moment he opened the door, Reimu's long-suppressed screams erupted uncontrollably—
"H-Help—BOSS! This woman is—gah!—trying tokillme!!"
"Marisa and the others—hyah~—they're alreadydead!Save me—ughhh!!!"
"If you keep treating a shrine maiden like this, you'll becursedfor sure!!!"
Reimu struggled desperately, but every time, Sakuya ruthlessly pinned her back down, making her writhe in pain.
However, Rin completely ignored her pleas and instead waved Suika in his hand—
"Sakuya, I've got a perfect practice subject for you. Wanna give it a try?"
The moment she saw Suika, Sakuya's eyes lit up.
This general store really is my lucky place! Everything just falls into place!
"I'll leave Reimu to you. I'll take this one!"
Sakuya eagerly took Suika and laid her on another bed, her expression turning solemn and focused.
Reimu tried to seize the chance to escape, but Rin grabbed her and shoved her back onto the bed.
"Running away halfway through? The effects won't be as good."
"No need! I feel perfectly fine!!"
"You should give Yukari a session instead! She's old—she needs this kind of service!"
"KYAAAA—!!! You two bastards will— ohhh~ —get what's coming to you— ah! —right there~ "
Reimu's angry yelling suddenly turned into soft, pleasured moans, her resistance melting away.
As Rin's hands expertly worked their magic, she stopped struggling entirely, her eyes closing in bliss.
Her cute toes curled against the sheets, her long legs stretching taut before finally relaxing.
"Boss, add another session."
"Your skills areamazing. I'll request you again next time."
Reimu murmured lazily, the drunken dizziness and pain Sakuya had inflicted now completely erased by Rin's touch.
Maybe I should bring Mama next time. She's been tired lately—this would be perfect for her.
The boss's skills areunreal!
Just as Reimu was enjoying the calm before the storm, Suika suddenly jolted awake like a dying patient miraculously revived.
She'd had a weird dream about someone groping her!
When she opened her eyes and saw Sakuya's unfamiliar face, she barely had time to ask questions before Rin suddenly summoned a jar of aged Fēi Nǚ (Scarlet Daughter) wine and placed it beside her.
"This one's on the house—but you have to help her practice bone-setting massage."
"Deal~"
Suika agreed without hesitation, flopping back onto the bed and hugging the wine jar like a treasure.
Finally! Alcohol! As long as there's booze, anything goes!
Glancing at the still-unconscious Yugi, Suika decided not to wake her—it'd be rude to disturb her beauty sleep.
The moment she unsealed the jar, the rich, intoxicating aroma she'd been craving hit her, and she immediately dunked her head in, chugging like a madwoman.
Watching the little oni completely disregard everything else, Sakuya didn't mind. She simply cracked her knuckles and got to work.
"Pfft—cough!"
Suika suddenly shuddered, coughing as she turned her head.
Wasn't this supposed to be a bone-setting massage?
Why does this technique feel... kindalewd?!
Faced with Suika's bewildered gaze, Sakuya remained expressionless, continuing her "massage" with the fervor of a predator eyeing its prey.
"If any spots feel particularly good, please let me know. I need to take notes—this is vital research."
"If it hurts, that's normal. Just take a deep breath—it'll pass."
"O-okay~"
Suika mumbled before ultimately succumbing to the alcohol's allure and dunking her head back in.
And then—
SNAP!
A crisp crack echoed through the room. Before Reimu could even scream, she passed out cold.