"Teacher, I'm not..."
Seeing Hoshino's expression, Ch'en instinctively tried to get up and greet her, but Wendy reached out and pressed her back onto her lap, not allowing her to make another move.
"Idiot, lie still."
In Ch'en's eyes, Wendy's behavior had obviously made the atmosphere even more awkward.
The lap pillow was no longer enjoyable. The refreshing sensation, like swallowing ten mint candies in one gulp, had now become the source of her agitation. Ch'en lay down softly, her body squirming almost imperceptibly like an embarrassed maggot.
"You needn't be so reserved."
Hoshino spoke up in time to ease Ch'en's discomfort, but her words only made Ch'en feel even worse.
"I'm not the kind of woman who doesn't know how to share."
"..."
What kind of thing was that to say?!
Ch'en sensed that something was wrong, and the shrine maiden blurted it out. Suddenly, an unusual sensation came from the back of her head. Wendy's thigh seemed to tense up, possessing a hardness unlike bone.
"Really?"
She seemed to be seeking confirmation. Ch'en had no idea what deeper meaning those words carried, only seeing the shrine maiden nod before rising and brushing her sleeve as she left. Her wide furisode traced a beautiful arc through the air, forming a fleeting scene.
Teacher, why are you leaving, Teacher?!
Don't abandon me!
Ch'en panicked a little. The moment the shrine maiden stepped outside, the scales of power abruptly tipped. Pressure surged in like a tide, and for the first time, she truly experienced the mighty force of the wind. For an instant, she even forgot how to breathe.
"Honestly, it's always this reaction."
Wendy spoke helplessly. Even her complaint carried immense authority, making her difficult to look at directly.
"I'm satisfied."
She suddenly spoke, staring at Ch'en with an exceptionally