Help! I changed the gender of the male protagonist in the yandere game

Osaka, in this era, is regarded as the secondary capital of the Yamato Dynasty.

Since 600 AD, it has been one of the island nation's natural ports for foreign trade.

In the garden of a luxurious mansion within Osaka Castle, Renjō Senjūrō is secretly meeting with a guest.

"...Cherry blossoms fall in the daytime, peonies descend at night. Using the festival as an excuse, indulging in worldly affairs." Behind the bamboo screen, the mysterious guest is holding a yellowed old paper slip in his right hand, murmuring.

"Ah... it's snowing again."

Judging by his voice, he is an elderly man, older than Renjō Senjūrō.

"Melting snow, this body longs for you day and night, a fleeting love—if at this moment, I could fly to the other world... I wonder if Miyoshino still remembers me."

"Your Highness, you are a very important person to Miyoshino-san."

Renjō Senjūrō lowered his head: "If that weren't the case, she wouldn't have borne you a child. I, Renjō, can guarantee that Miyoshino-san will not forget you."

The man behind the bamboo screen gave a wry smile.

"I am an irresponsible person, and someone who has harmed his own wife and daughter. I haven't done anything for my wife and daughter, not even for a single day... Renjō, you don't need to comfort me like that."

"That is not your fault."

Renjō's voice seemed to come from the bottom of his heart: "I know what kind of life you have been living. In that kind of environment, you had no way to help. It is not your fault, and anyone can understand that."

"Even if you say that, I cannot forgive myself."

The man sighed softly: "Alright, let's not talk about these things... How is Hiruko?"

"Your Highness, please don't worry."

Renjō Senjūrō first explained the current situation of Kasumi Castle in detail, and then continued: "Hiruko-san has always been under the protection of Suō-sama and the Deputy High Priest. The turmoil in Kasumi Castle has also ended... Her safety is naturally assured, not to mention that she, like Miyoshino-san, who served as the previous Great Miko, is deeply loved by the people of Kasumi Castle."

"That's good."

The man then said: "I have one more thing I want to discuss with you, Renjō."

"Please speak frankly."

Renjō Senjūrō raised his head.

"In a few days, I will be departing for Kyoto."

The man's voice was somewhat bitter: "My imperial brother's condition is not good. Master Jiyue, who is in charge of taking care of his illness, is not optimistic about his physical condition. Master Jiyue said that it may be at most one or two months..."

He sighed deeply as he said this.

"If something really happens to my imperial brother, I may have to return to the imperial palace and succeed to the throne... Unfortunately, my imperial brother has not had any children. Because of the Keiei Rebellion in the past, even the collateral lines cannot find outstanding members of the imperial family. I may become the new Emperor of this country."

Renjō Senjūrō did not speak, he simply lowered his head deeply.

"Congratulations, Your Highness."

He did not seem happy.

Renjō Senjūrō was already aware of this outcome.

In fact, it is not surprising that this Highness will become the new Emperor of the island nation.

His Highness's imperial brother, the "Emperor" of the Yamato Dynasty, has had a harmonious relationship with the Prince since childhood, and has not had any children since his enthronement.

Therefore, in order to ensure that the imperial bloodline would not be cut off, His Highness's imperial brother had long ago made a will to pass the throne to his younger brother.

On the other hand, although the two brothers were both princes, they once fled to the countryside due to the "Keiei Rebellion" thirty years ago, hiding their identities in the countryside for five or six years.

Later, with the support of Genkai Mitama, the leader of the Twelve Holy Guardians, and Makkai Takami, the two brothers successfully restored the throne.

However, later, His Imperial Highness became embroiled in political strife. He became disheartened because his beloved woman was poisoned to death.

About ten years ago, probably a few years after Hiiragi Hiruko was born, he began to self-exile, ignoring external affairs.

"Don't congratulate me."

Prince Highness shook his head.

"This is not something to celebrate. I would rather my imperial brother be healthy and safe. Renjō, you also know that I have always avoided that capital from the bottom of my heart and do not want to step into it again... However, now that things have come to this, I must fulfill my duty."

'It seems that the Emperor's matter still weighs heavily on His Highness's mind.'

Renjō Senjūrō thought.

'However, this is not a bad thing... I only hope that His Highness can regain his spirit, get rid of the past gloom, and return to the capital to succeed to the throne and make a career.'

Renjō knew that the Prince had no interest in the throne, but for the sake of the survival of the imperial country, he would dutifully fulfill his imperial responsibilities.

"I understand, Your Highness."

He continued to inquire cautiously: "However, Your Highness, there should still be some things that you need me to do, such as my identity as a 'merchant to the Imperial Household'."

"For the time being, I don't need you to do anything for me..."

The man seemed to be lost in thought: "In fact, over the years, I have been very indebted to Hiruko and her mother. Unfortunately, I am constrained by many trivial matters, unable to extend help to them, which led to Miyoshino's death."

"You are being too serious."

"No, this is the truth."

The man shook his head: "I haven't even fulfilled my responsibility as a father these years. I want to compensate that child, but I don't know how to compensate her."

"Your Highness, please don't worry."

Renjō Senjūrō lowered his head: "I will pay close attention to Hiruko-san's affairs..."

"Speaking of which, she is almost of marriageable age, isn't she?"

The man murmured: "Should I prepare a marriage for that child?"

"She is the Great Miko, and she cannot get married at the moment."

Renjō Senjūrō was taken aback, and then said with a smile: "However, that doesn't prevent her from having romance or something, just like you back then."

"That's right."

Prince Highness gave a wry smile.

"However, I do not recommend that you arrange a marriage for her."

Renjō also expressed his thoughts.

"Can a marriage bestowed by a third party really bring happiness to a woman?"

He added: "Your Highness, you should know this better than anyone else."

"Yes."

Prince Highness nodded again.

"Then I'll trouble you, Renjō, to look after Hiruko, and it would be best to pay attention to whether there are any outstanding young people around her. It would be even better if she could fall in love with someone."

"As you wish."

Renjō seemed to think of something and asked: "Although it may be presumptuous to say so, but if the person Hiruko-san likes is an ordinary person with a humble status, then...?"

"It doesn't matter."

Prince Highness smiled: "I don't intend to shamelessly pretend to be Hiruko's father again. In the future, I don't intend to disturb her peaceful life. Furthermore, she was not born into the imperial family, so she doesn't have to worry about the eyes of outsiders..."

"It doesn't matter who she marries. Even if they have a humble status, it doesn't matter as long as Hiruko herself and the other party are in love, and this young man has some ambition, and is a kind, gentle man who can take good care of my daughter, I can accept it."

"I understand."

Renjō's expression was serious as he nodded.

"Leave Hiruko-san's matter to me."

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"If you say so, I can rest assured."

Prince Highness also showed a satisfied smile.

...

So tired.

Hyakusuke felt that his experiences today were a bit too much.

He said he was going to the cafeteria to eat, but for some reason, there were many shrine maidens hiding outside the cafeteria.

They stared at him with passionate eyes the whole time.

"Oh dear... I'm really sorry, it just so happens to be everyone's break time."

Fumi-san smiled gently.

"Please don't mind them, just treat them like stones on the roadside."

How is that possible!

Hyakusuke looked at the shrine maidens, their eyes sparkling, completely looking excited.

On the other side, Hiiragi Hiruko was also being bombarded by various "telepathic messages."

'Hiruko-san, aren't you going to say something to Hyakusuke-kun?'

'Don't be shy~~ This is a great opportunity to strike up a conversation...'

'You can't lose at this time~ Gather your courage!!!'

The shrine maidens were too concerned about this matter, and Hiiragi Hiruko kept her head down, her face red, and her neck and ear tips gradually turned red.

On the other hand, Hyakusuke vaguely felt that something was wrong, no, something was really wrong.

After that, many things happened. After Hyakusuke finished eating, he was invited to visit the shrine headquarters. Fumi-san made an excuse to slip away, leaving only himself and Hiiragi Hiruko staring at each other.

"It seems like there was some commotion later, right?"

Hyakusuke was too lazy to recall the details, but he made up his mind that if there was nothing else to do, he would try to avoid going to the Kami-zakura Main Shrine as much as possible.

After all, the people there are a bit weird...

"Hyakusuke-kakka."

Suddenly, a gloomy voice rang out.

Hyakusuke had just slowly walked down the stone steps of the Kami-zakura Main Shrine when he heard a familiar voice.

"Yoake-sama?"

He turned his head and saw a familiar figure.

—It was Tsukigara Yoake, she appeared in the clear and bright moonlight, her black hair scattered down, as if surrounded by a bright light like the moon.

"Is something the matter?"

"Yes."

Yoake bit her lip tightly.

She took a deep breath and said slowly: "Hyakusuke-kakka, I have important things to tell you—"

After talking with the Second Young Lady Katsura, and after learning about the information she revealed, she felt that she could no longer sit idly by.

For this reason, Yoake decided to directly find Hyakusuke. She felt from the bottom of her heart that Hyakusuke should know these secrets.

"I, there is something I must tell you."

Just as she said these words, suddenly, a cold voice rang out.

"You, are you Tsukigara Yoake?"

The voice was clear and beautiful, as if it came from the end of the sky, that is, from above the moon—

Tsukigara Yoake and Hyakusuke raised their heads and looked up, and the two saw a petite girl.

She was wearing a jet-black kimono, and the hem was floating in the night.

This girl is very petite, and her hands, feet, and body all give people a delicate feeling. The wind blew in the night sky, and her hair fluttered in the wind with a very ethereal texture.

"My name is Kurohimesan Misumi."

The girl's exquisite and lovely appearance is reminiscent of existences such as Zashiki Warashi, or rather, elves and fairies.

However, her voice had a sense of age.

"As the former head of the Kurohimesan clan, Tsukigara Yoake... your existence itself has caused harm to our Kurohimesan clan. I have decided to completely seal you here and eliminate this hidden danger."

Saying this, a jet-black "box" appeared on Kurohimesan Misumi's right hand—a jet-black cube, surrounded by black mist. The density of spiritual power in the atmosphere became more and more concentrated.

"Not good!!!"

Hyakusuke became alert, but before he could make any movements, the most powerful barrier master of the Kurohimesan clan had already activated her ability.

"Seamless Absolute Barrier!"

She shouted in a low voice, and the seal descended.

Hyakusuke and Tsukigara Yoake's figures were swallowed in an instant.