(Heartfelt thanks to 'A Certain Naruto's Kakashi' for the tip!)
A sharp, long needle had been deliberately wedged upright into the shrine floor. Its gleaming tip flashed with a cold arc of light, leaving no doubt as to how sharp it was.
Reimu, hit squarely by the water, could not even open her eyes. Unable to see the floor coated in lubricant, she naturally did not notice the sharp needle standing there either. With a cry of alarm, she fell forward.
At this rate, Reimu would definitely slam her head into that sharp needle. It might not pierce through her forehead, but it would at least tear through her skin.
That would definitely draw blood!
Although, given how thin the needle was, it would probably only leave a tiny, painless hole and draw very little blood from Reimu, even a little blood was enough.
Thus, seeing this, Wu Yan, Marisa, and Shameimaru Aya, who were hiding in the bushes, all revealed immensely excited expressions.
However, in the next instant, an accident that no one had expected occurred—including Reimu herself and Shameimaru Aya, who had set this childish yet effective trap.
"Clang—!"
The bucket that had just been wedged above the shrine entrance and dumped a full bucket of water over Reimu fell to the ground. Under the effect of the lubricant, it slid violently toward Reimu.
When people fell, they generally instinctively stretched out their hands to brace themselves against the ground.
Reimu was no exception.
Then, Reimu's outstretched hand happened to press down on the bucket that had slid in front of her. It slipped, sending Reimu flying straight into the air. She sailed over the sharp needle standing on the floor and flew away.
"Wah!" Reimu only had time to let out a startled cry before she slammed