Anime Collector: Starting With the Malevolent Shrine

In the dimly lit bedroom, cold moonlight filtered through the window, casting a pale glow.

A heavy atmosphere pressed down like a boulder, making it hard to breathe.

Though Itsuki couldn't clearly see Nino's face, she sensed the determination and certainty in her eyes.

Her throat was dry; she hadn't anticipated this situation at all. She'd thought she could easily intimidate Nino by pretending to be Miku.

Little did she know that the eldest of the quintuplets had already given her a practice run. Nino, with unusual emotional resilience, refused to back down.

"Miku! You told me before that what's yours is mine! Even if I take something from you one day, you'll forgive me!" Nino, with an imposing presence, kept advancing toward her sister.

Itsuki had never faced such a situation and kept backing away in fear.

Had Miku really made such an unreasonable promise to Nino?

It wasn't me who said it — how could I possibly know what was going on?

This was an impossible situation to handle! How did it come to this?

She almost thought Nino was the main wife and Miku the newcomer.

"St-stop it! How could I have agreed to such an unreasonable demand? That's not what I meant at all! Don't twist my words!" Itsuki steadied herself and stopped retreating, speaking with a composed face.

Nino's eyes dimmed slightly; she knew Miku wouldn't back down.

But... the advantage was now on her side.

"No matter what you say, you can't change what has already happened. My relationship with Daiki-kun is closer now; he needs me to refine his Spiritual Power! It takes ten times to create one strand of Spiritual Power, and you haven't helped at all, have you, Miku?" Nino's cheeks flushed like the sunset as she spoke righteously.

Itsuki was instantly speechless, because what she said was true.

"The world is becoming more dangerous, with Evil Spirits and Monsters emerging constantly. Rather than letting you, Miku, just occupy the position, why not let me help Daiki-kun!" Seeing Miku fall silent, Nino pressed her advantage and spoke again, "I can help him refine his Spiritual Power and provide actual assistance! What about you?"

She seemed to be standing at the peak of victory.

"I... I can do it too!" Itsuki turned her blushing face away and replied defiantly.

"Daiki-kun is right there, prove it to me!"

As soon as Nino said these words, she instantly regretted them.

Who could be that disciplined!

Her expression suddenly froze, and just as she was about to retract her words, Nino noticed Miku's hesitation.

"Could it be that Miku doesn't love Daiki-kun as much as I thought? Or is she just too shy and reserved to act now?"

Thoughts raced through Nino's mind, and she held her tongue.

And Itsuki wasn't faring any better in this battle.

How could she possibly prove anything in front of Nino!

She stammered, "T-tomorrow I'll prove it to you!"

"Why tomorrow? If you love Daiki-kun, prove it now!" Nino's mood brightened as she noticed the hesitation.

She hadn't expected Miku to back down. If she didn't seize this chance, she might never get another.

Itsuki was completely stunned.

Why couldn't she prove it? Because she was Itsuki!

Now she regretted pretending to be Miku. She hadn't expected Nino to maintain such a strong offensive, even after being caught.

Was it too late to admit she was the wrong sister? Even if she confessed now, it would probably be taken as an excuse.

Should she confront Miku directly? Wouldn't that make everything worse?

She had disguised herself as Miku to resolve this quietly. Now not only was it unresolved, but Miku had lost her position entirely.

She didn't know how to explain this to Miku.

If she left now, Daiki would surely feel hurt. Though not fatal, it could leave an permanent scar on his heart.

The air in the room froze.

"If you won't do it, fine. Daiki-kun, let's continue." Nino's face showed a triumphant smile as she floated over to him.

Before Itsuki's eyes, she drew Daiki's white liquid into her stomach. After doing that, she licked her fingers as if tasting the most delicious nectar.

She wanted to deliver the final blow right in front of Miku!

She had won! Victory belonged to her, Nino!

"Daiki-kun..." A helpless Itsuki looked at him.

"I understand. Perhaps you should leave first." Daiki certainly understood the true meaning in her words.

He couldn't explain — he could only let her continue to misunderstand.

Itsuki's heart grew heavy; Daiki was disappointed in Miku! And it was all because of her unauthorized impersonation of her sister.

She could accept Miku's failure, but not failure caused by her own actions.

'Miku, this is all for you!' Itsuki's small fist trembled as she cried out silently in her heart.

For Miku's future, she strode directly toward the pair.

With one swift motion, she forcefully pulled Nino away, then sat on Big Daiki. Red liquid appeared instantly, leaving Nino stunned.

Hiss... To do this right in front of her?

"Daiki-kun, now who do you choose — me or Nino?" Itsuki's eyes were slightly red; the price she paid this time was too severe.

Daiki fell silent, shocked by her show of determination.

"Of course it's me! You came later — how can you do this?" There was a hint of grievance in Nino's words.

Who could have imagined that in the blink of an eye, Miku would succeed?

Daiki didn't speak, only using actions to obtain more of the tight pleasure.

Nino wouldn't give up so easily and immediately pounced over.

The room was once again in chaos.

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As misfortune often comes in threes, they failed to notice another figure in the hallway.

Yotsuba yawned while heading to the living room for a cold drink.

On her way back, strange noises from Miku's room caught her attention. She approached quietly, though she couldn't see clearly inside.

Still, Yotsuba could guess what was happening.

"Miku and Daiki-kun didn't even close the door. Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later."

Her fair cheeks flushed red, but she wasn't particularly bothered.

"Since Ogata-san must be alone right now, maybe I should ask her about some math problems."

Tilting her head, Yotsuba felt sympathy for Rizu's solitude.

With Miku presumably occupied with Daiki, she decided to keep the little girl company.

Without hesitation, she walked straight to Rizu's room.

Gently knocking on the bedroom door, Yotsuba smiled and said, "Excuse me, Ogata-san, are you still awake? Would you like some company? Miku is..."

Before she could finish, a familiar voice spoke near her ear.

"What did you want me for?"

Yotsuba turned stiffly, staring at Miku in disbelief.

"Why aren't you saying anything?" Miku asked, puzzled by the girl's strange behavior.

Yotsuba remained silent and, after a moment's thought, quietly closed the door.

"It's... it's nothing."

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