Zongman I fight weirdness in everyday world

For some reason, the feeling he gave her today was completely different from usual.

Usually, it was a self-confidence and composure stemming from absolute control over his own power, a relaxed aura of a strong person who could even say all sorts of abstract things.

But today…

It was like a volcano ready to erupt at any moment, as if suppressing something.

Was it because he had just devoured a soul?

Or was it an effect brought about by fusing with the Pale Ghost Hand?

Kitagawa Marin turned around, looked at the scorched earth of the alley after it had been burned, pursed her lips, and revealed a complex expression.

She realized for the first time that Master Yoshingo could not only devour evil spirits…

He could even devour human souls.

What kind of ability is that?

What exactly is the true form of that Pale Ghost Hand?

…

The night passed peacefully like this.

After returning home, Kitagawa Marin didn't ask much, just cleaned up the guest room and returned to her own bedroom, not even staying in the same room as Yoshingo.

It wasn't that she didn't want to.

But Kitagawa Marin felt that she and Kawasaki Saki were, after all, friends, and she had even given the other party relationship advice before.

Before officially "declaring war" on Kawasaki Saki, engaging in sneaky actions behind her back was a bit despicable.

Kitagawa Marin wanted to win fair and square.

…

The next morning, inside a coffee shop in the shopping district.

"Have you finally decided?"

Hayasaka Ai, wearing casual clothes, picked up her coffee cup and took a small sip, asking in a calm tone.

"Yes, I've pretty much decided."

Yoshingo, sitting across from Hayasaka Ai, nodded first, then opened his mouth with a smile.

"Then, Miss Hayasaka, how should we calculate the commission for this request? From what I understand, Shinomiya Kaguya doesn't have the authority to control the Shinomiya Group's funds. The pocket money she and you have saved up probably won't meet our Hyper Agency's standards."

Hayasaka Ai's expression didn't change, she just remained noncommittal.

"Since you already know that, and still asked me to meet you here, you must have already thought about what kind of reward to ask for. Don't beat around the bush, just say it."

Yoshingo shook his head and replied very sincerely.

"No, actually, I haven't thought about it."

"Huh?"

Hayasaka Ai, who was originally very serious and ready to start a negotiation, didn't expect Yoshingo to give such an answer, and for a moment, she didn't know what to say.

But immediately after, she frowned slightly, considering another possibility.

Haven't thought about it?

Could it be that this is the so-called strategic retreat?

Is he using this method to tell me that he holds the initiative, and that we are the ones in a disadvantageous position, waiting to be bought?

As expected of the genius who defeated all the first-year students of Shuchiin Academy, including Kaguya-sama, in the joint exam.

He's definitely not an easy guy to deal with.

"Oh, there's one more thing."

Just as Hayasaka Ai was pondering, Yoshingo suddenly spoke softly.

"Does Shinomiya Kaguya know about her condition?"

"She… doesn't know. She has no memories of the night and just thinks she's sleeping normally every day."

"Oh, I see."

Yoshingo nodded noncommittally, picked up the coffee cup on the table, glanced at the black liquid inside, which looked very bitter, and finally put it down.

"Have Shinomiya Kaguya come talk to me herself."

"Impossible."

Hayasaka Ai gave a negative answer directly without the slightest hesitation.

"No matter where Kaguya goes, she's accompanied by bodyguards. There's no legitimate reason for her to meet a boy of her age. It's absolutely impossible for that to happen…"

"I don't care."

Although Yoshingo still had a smile on his face, his attitude was very firm.

"If Shinomiya Kaguya doesn't come, do you expect us to rush to her house to explain the situation and then help her? My time is precious, and I won't waste it on such things. If she doesn't come, then forget it."

Immediately after, Yoshingo said something that made Hayasaka Ai feel very complicated.

"Anyway, this condition doesn't harm her body in any way. Studying a little more is always a good thing. I hope I can have a satisfying experience in the next joint exam."

Hayasaka Ai bit her silver teeth upon hearing this, and looked at Yoshingo sitting there, with an unwilling expression on her face.

She didn't know about Adolescence Syndrome, but she wasn't stupid either.

Judging from the timing, the reason why Kaguya has this condition is likely because she lost to this guy in front of her during the joint exam.

Not just lost.

Moreover, she lost very badly, a disastrous defeat.

Hayasaka Ai, as Shinomiya Kaguya's personal maid, friend, and double agent sent by the main family to monitor Kaguya, understood Kaguya's personality very well.

As the eldest daughter of the Shinomiya family, Kaguya has a strong desire to win, especially in her studies, and she is unwilling to lose to anyone.

If she lost to some student from Shuchiin Academy, that would be fine.

But she lost to Yoshingo from Sobu High.

Kaguya lost, the eldest daughter of the Shinomiya family lost, and Shuchiin also lost.

Excessive talent, even if it's not intentional, will invisibly cause harm to the people around you.

But Hayasaka Ai never thought that one day Shinomiya Kaguya would become the person harmed by talent.

"I… I understand. I'll contact you again."

Hayasaka Ai didn't say much, just stood up, nodded to Yoshingo, and left the coffee shop.

Just as Yoshingo was also planning to leave, wisps of red thread appeared in the air.

"Master Yoshingo, long time no see. Have you been well lately?"

Seeing the god of Itomori Town contacting him again, Yoshingo smiled and greeted him.

"Not bad, how about you?"

"If you're doing well, then I'm doing well."

The red threads first flattered him, then twisted to form a new sentence.

"I have a small request, I hope you can help."

"Go ahead."

The god of Itomori Town has always been benevolent, and Yoshingo quite liked this abstract ally who, although not human, was somewhat similar to him.

"My divine messenger, that little girl named Miyamizu Mitsuha… once made a wish to me… hehe."

"Wanted to become a handsome guy living in Tokyo?"

Yoshingo shook his head with a wry smile.

"But I'm in Kyoto, not Tokyo. Besides, switching bodies and becoming a girl is something I seriously refuse to do."

"Hehe… special cases require special treatment. No need to switch bodies. You saw it last time too. As my divine messenger, this little girl Mitsuha easily attracts evil spirits and monsters. To ensure her safety, I only feel comfortable entrusting her to you to take care of."

Looking at the god of Itomori Town's words, and the red threads representing him, Yoshingo suddenly asked curiously.

"You… wouldn't happen to be the Old Man Under the Moon, would you?"

"Old Man Under the Moon? I'm not sure what that is. Anyway, I'm leaving her to you, please, please. While Mitsuha is with you, I will take over her body and pretend to be the same as usual, so please take care of her, thank you!"

As the red threads disappeared, Miyamizu Mitsuha appeared in the seat opposite him.

She was obviously still a little unaccustomed to suddenly appearing in an unfamiliar place, and she looked around blankly. It wasn't until she saw Yoshingo sitting opposite her that her originally nervous expression eased slightly, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Phew, so I came to see you. I thought I had arrived at some strange place."

After relaxing, Miyamizu Mitsuha looked around the coffee shop, and bright, sparkling lights gradually appeared in her eyes, with an uncontrollable excitement in her voice.

"This… could it be… a coffee shop!?"

Yoshingo knew that Miyamizu Mitsuha would react this way.

The god of harems, the old ero shooter, made the most correct choice at this moment, making Miyamizu Mitsuha's heart flutter, her heartbeat accelerate, her face blush, and increasing her affection the most.

Yoshingo rested his left hand on his cheek, gently pushed the menu to Miyamizu Mitsuha with his right hand, and said with a smile.

"Order whatever you want, you're a guest, my treat."

"Really!?"

Miyamizu Mitsuha's face lit up upon hearing this, but then she hesitated a bit when she saw the expensive numbers on the menu, and said cautiously.

"This… this is too expensive, can I really order anything?"

"Yeah, I'm very rich, so it's no problem."

"This…"

Miyamizu Mitsuha was a little embarrassed, but looking at the pastries she had longed for on the menu, and the beautiful pictures next to them, she really couldn't help but want to try them.

"Then… next time you come to Itomori Town, I'll treat you to something too… of course, it can't be too expensive, I don't have much pocket money."

"Don't worry."

Yoshingo smiled and said softly.

"The things I want to eat, you can treat me to them without spending money."

…

While Yoshingo was enjoying a pleasant morning tea time with Miyamizu Mitsuha, a cruel war was about to break out.

"Marin, let's go, let's go shopping together, and then have a meal together."

Looking at the smiling Kawasaki Saki, Kitagawa Marin took a deep breath, looked directly into the other party's eyes, mustered all the courage in her heart, and slowly opened her mouth.

"Saki, there's something I want to tell you."

"Yeah, what's wrong?"

"I… I've fallen in love with Yoshingo."

Hearing this sentence, Kawasaki Saki, who was originally in a good mood and humming a song, suddenly fell silent.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became a little tense.

Chapter 215: Miko and Dango Join Forces, Tamamo-no-Mae in Dire Straits

The room was silent for a long time.

Kawasaki Saki's face didn't show any obvious emotional fluctuations, whether it was jealousy or the anger of being backstabbed by a friend, there was none at all.

This, on the contrary, made Kitagawa Marin feel even more uncomfortable.

If Kawasaki Saki loudly denounced her behavior of falling in love with the same person as her friend, then she wouldn't feel like she had a huge rock pressing down on her heart, almost suffocating her, like she did now.

Just as Kitagawa Marin felt like her brain was lacking oxygen and she was about to suffocate, Kawasaki Saki suddenly said something that she hadn't expected.

"Yeah… I already knew."

"Already… knew?"