Although, for Sangonomiya Kokomi, Yellow Fox was a completely trustworthy existence.
But Enkanomiya was, after all, Watatsumi Island's secret.
Before clarifying Yellow Fox's intentions, she wouldn't casually allow Yellow Fox to enter Enkanomiya.
After all, Enkanomiya was an absolute forbidden land... Facing Sangonomiya Kokomi's question, Yuuko pondered for a moment before answering:
"The reason I must go to Enkanomiya is to stop the Abyss."
"Stop the Abyss..." Sangonomiya Kokomi's expression gradually grew solemn.
She looked at Yuuko in disbelief:
"Does Mr. Yellow Fox mean that the reason Abyss monsters have recently appeared on Watatsumi Island is because the Abyss's target is also in Enkanomiya?"
Yuuko nodded: "The Abyss seems very interested in certain items within Enkanomiya. I need to get that item before they find it."
Hearing this, Sangonomiya Kokomi fell into deep thought.
Based on the intelligence provided by Yuuko, she realized many things.
Moments later, Sangonomiya Kokomi spoke solemnly:
"I understand. I will open the entrance to Enkanomiya for Mr. Yellow Fox. May I ask when Mr. Yellow Fox plans to enter?"
Yuuko thought for a moment and replied, "Let's discuss it in a few days."
After all, he had just arrived at Watatsumi Island, and there were still many things to investigate, plus he had to deal with Yae Miko and Kamisato Ayaka.
He couldn't rush into Enkanomiya.
Sangonomiya Kokomi nodded: "I understand. Whenever Mr. Yellow Fox wishes to enter Sangonomiya Shrine, just come find me, and I will arrange staff to open the entrance for you."
"Then I'll trouble you, Kokomi. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first."
As his voice faded, Yuuko's figure instantly disappeared.
At this, Sangonomiya Kokomi was stunned for a moment, then gave a helpless, wry smile:
"Mr. Yellow Fox is as elusive as ever, coming and going without a trace..."
Afterward, her expression gradually became solemn again:
"But... is Mr. Yellow Fox's goal also Enkanomiya..."
"Lately, quite a few powers have set their sights on that place... Mr. Yellow Fox, the Tsaritsa, Empress of Snezhnaya, and the Abyss..."
"Are they all aiming for that book..."
...On the other side, after leaving Sangonomiya Shrine, Yuuko dissolved the Geo Elemental Power and the mask on his body.
And immediately returned to his own room.
Who knew that as soon as he entered the room, he would see Yae Miko shamelessly barging into his room.
She was comfortably lying on the bed, acting as if the room belonged to her.
"Miko, this is my room, isn't it..."
"Hehe, Emma's home is my home, you know. Also, Emma, since you're already on Watatsumi Island, have you decided where you want to relax next?"
Facing this question, Yuuko thought for a moment and said:
"Tomorrow, let's go check out the southern coast. I heard the scenery there is quite nice."
Hearing this, Yae Miko murmured, "The seaside, huh? Looks like I need to prepare a swimsuit."
"A swimsuit?" Yuuko raised an eyebrow slightly: "I just plan to look at the scenery there, I'm not going to play in the water."
Yae Miko blinked her captivating eyes and smiled:
"Emma, don't you want to see? Me wearing a mature swimsuit. Just so you know, it's hollowed out."
Yuuko's attitude instantly changed, and he spoke with a righteous expression: "Hmm, well, we might as well play in the water while we're there. That sounds great."
After speaking, Yuuko cleared his throat again and said:
"Right, it's time for dinner. I need to go out and buy ingredients. Miko, you go call Kamisato Ayaka over. We'll have dinner here in my room tonight."
"When will I finally get some alone time with Emma?" Yae Miko helplessly spread her hands: "Fine, I'll go call that girl."
Just like that, Yuuko walked out of the room to gather ingredients for dinner.
Getting ingredients on Watatsumi Island was relatively troublesome, as it wasn't like Inazuma; there were no proper ingredient shops.
To get ingredients, one had to go directly to the farmers' homes and exchange them for Mora.
But for Yuuko, it wasn't too much trouble.
After visiting a few farmers, Yuuko managed to acquire the ingredients needed for tonight.
However, just as he was planning to return, he happened to run into Sangonomiya Kokomi on the road, who was coming out of Sangonomiya Shrine.
"Oh, isn't this Mr. Yuuko? The ingredients in your hand... are you planning to cook with them?"
"Yes." Yuuko nodded, then thought for a moment and smiled:
"Miss Kokomi must have just finished her work, right? How about this: come over to my place for dinner. Consider it repayment for Miss Kokomi arranging our accommodation."
Sangonomiya Kokomi waved her hand: "No, no, no. You are the guests. How could I possibly visit your home as a guest?"
"There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Besides, Miss Kokomi probably hasn't tasted Inazuman cuisine, right? Don't you plan to take this opportunity to try some?"
Facing Yuuko's repeated invitation, Sangonomiya Kokomi pondered for a moment, then stopped refusing:
"Alright. Since Mr. Yuuko insists on inviting me, I won't stand on ceremony."
Primarily, Sangonomiya Kokomi accepted the invitation because she was quite curious about Yuuko.
She found it strange why Yuuko, this writer from Inazuma,
was connected to so many important figures in Inazuma.
Yae Miko was one thing—after all, that Stinky Fox was naturally deplorable, so it wasn't surprising that she would get involved with a bestselling writer.
But Yuuko, this writer from Inazuma, also seemed to have a significant relationship with Inazuma's Archon... Therefore, Sangonomiya Kokomi decided to use this opportunity to observe Yuuko... And so, halfway through gathering ingredients, Yuuko also conveniently "kidnapped" an ornamental fish to bring back.
Subsequently, that evening... Inside the large room, four people were sitting around the dining table.
Naturally, Yuuko was there, as were Yae Miko, Kamisato Ayaka, and Sangonomiya Kokomi.
It was a rather unusual combination.
While the others didn't mind Sangonomiya Kokomi's arrival, Yae Miko was displeased.
"Emma... why did you bring this fish home when you went out to prepare ingredients..."
Hearing this, Sangonomiya Kokomi's forehead visibly pulsed with anger, and she squeezed out every word:
"Heh heh, Guuji Yae is too polite. I merely accepted Mr. Yuuko's invitation. What's more, why is there a fox here?"
"A fox?" Yuuko raised an eyebrow.
"Ahem." Yae Miko cleared her throat, quickly changing the subject: "So, Emma, why did you invite her over?"
Yuuko said helplessly: "Miss Kokomi arranged comfortable accommodation for us, so I thought of treating her to a meal as repayment. That's perfectly normal, isn't it?"
Having said that, Yuuko looked curiously at Yae Miko and Sangonomiya Kokomi:
"I couldn't tell. Were you two not on good terms before?"
Sangonomiya Kokomi smiled: "Not at all. Miss Linglong Fried Tofu and I get along wonderfully."
Yae Miko refused to be outdone: "Hardly, hardly. deep-sea tongue sole."
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