Chapter 177-4
[Part 4/4]
(And besides, I'm sleepy.)
Matsuhige’s daughter rubbed her eyes. The hummingbird, mirroring her actions, also rubbed its eyes in a charming way. Recently, she had been transitioning more and more to a nocturnal lifestyle, finding it hard to wake up in the morning and afternoon. This was likely due to the effects of becoming a youkai.
'It does itch at night. Well, it’s impressive to be 'flying' non-stop for three hours. With that much activity, it’s no wonder I'm tired and sleepy during the day.'
'Hmm? Why is it "tobu" (to fly) instead of "tobu" (to leap)?'
She wish she (the oni) would stop saying things that could be misunderstood. It's just a way to release the aggressive impulses from becoming a youkai and to train my physical abilities. There's nothing shameful about it. She only mess around for about 2 hours a day.
...Stop it. Don't point out the unpleasant reality. Because of consuming a lot of that man's bodily fluids in the Tengu village, she has been aching for a while now. She is actually holding back quite a bit. Get it?
'Damn. At this rate, I almost wish I had my old body back... huh... wait, huh!?'
She wasn't joking; she was seriously starting to regret it. But the hummingbird stumbled over the words it was weaving. She was suddenly shocked and dumbfounded by a scene that accidentally caught her eye.