Hatate-san, Aya's self-styled "rival and closest friend".
In Hatate's house
It pisses me off so bad!
What's with that face!?
Ack!
Pfft!
You?
Close... friend...?
Huh?
As your close friend, I can help you.
If anything happens, just come and talk to me!
I'll cheer you on!
Oh, who cares?
what are they going to say about me?
If the other tengu find out that I'm in a love relationship with the mountain miko...
*ka-click-click-click-click*
Oh gosh!
Even today...
She does such unpredictable things at times.
To think that I was shown up by a little girl like her...
That was fun!
Ah, it's been a while since I teased you like I did today, Aya!
While Aya-san wished to keep her relationship with Sanae-san a secret, Sanae-san had been going around making sure Aya-san does not get taken (boasting to everyone).
I don't think it would be a very fresh article!
*tip*
So please stop fighting!
I've been telling everyone that "Aya-san is mine".
Um...
Hmph! If you think you can stop me, give it your best shot!
And to write an article on me of all people... I won't let you do it!!
Really? I thought that was our field of expertise as tengu!
I can't have you writing unfounded articles on me.
Oh? What am I to do?
Please stop it, for real!!
Wait!
Mountain Miko's Ardent Love Comes To Light! The object of her affections is the renowned Shameimaru Aya!
This is a scoop!!
For real...?
So please keep your hands off her!
And of course, Aya-san is mine.
That's why she won't let you have me!
Sanae-san!?
Hee-hee!
Wait—
Aya-san loves me very much!
Eh?
That's right!!
If you're that—
Not really!
Do you love her?
...What?
Because.
Why not?
No.
Give me a chance, then!
Not really.
Is she that special?
No.
But I'm interested in humans too!
Find yourself another youkai.
No.
Oh come on!
No.
Whaaat?
No.
Hmmm, then just let me ask her a few questions.
No.
I'm sure I could write a better article about her.
No.
Won't you give her to me?
Say, Aya!
*unsteady steps*
You're still stalking me, just like always...
...Truly.
It's Aya-san!
Now I'm even more interested.
You really do like this human, don't you?
Nothing.
Well, if it isn't Aya! ...This is so unlike you. What ever has you so upset?
She's my subject!!
Get away from her, stupid Hatate!!
Wait just a minute!!
I refuse.
You can enter my faith if you like!
Ain't it the truth!
Hmmmm...
No wonder you caught Aya's eye.
That's a pretty face you have!