Zongman I fight weirdness in everyday world

“I really don't know, what similarities are there between me and that Tomoe-san?”

“Similar… very similar…”

Seeing that familiar action, and that familiar, very helpless sigh, as if encountering an idiot, Shizuka Hiratsuka nodded in deep agreement.

They really were too alike.

After introducing themselves and putting their luggage in the hotel room, Yukino Yukinoshita looked at Yoru Hoshi, who was sitting there, and softly asked.

“You said it was special training, what's the specific plan? Let me say first, physical strength is my weak point.”

“Don't worry, it has nothing to do with physical strength.”

Yoru Hoshi waved his hand, smiling meaningfully.

“This is a purely mental endurance exercise.”

… …

Later that day, looking at the pitch-black mountain forest in front of her, Yukino Yukinoshita's face rarely revealed a hint of panic, and even her voice began to tremble.

“Th… Th… Are we really going in…?”

“That's right.”

Yoru Hoshi smiled and explained.

“The rules are simple, you hide, I catch, you can't hide together, you must hide separately.”

Listening to the rustling of the wind and grass around them, in this dim atmosphere, with sounds like the low moans of vengeful ghosts, even Yui Yuigahama and Haruno Yukinoshita, who were spirit ability users, were sweating profusely at this moment.

This… this is too scary, right?

Just as they were thinking this, they heard Yoru Hoshi add.

“Oh, right, in order to achieve the ultimate effect of mental endurance training, I will not appear in front of you in my true form. As for what image you will see me in… please look forward to it.”

This deliberate omission caused terrifying images to appear in the minds of everyone present, increasing the pressure even more.

Mio Kozue cautiously asked.

“What if we get caught…?”

“If you get caught, you'll get a… Oh, no, the punishment can't be copied from erotica.”

Yoru Hoshi pondered slightly, a friendly smile on his face.

“If you get caught, you'll know what will happen then.”

“I'll give you fifteen minutes to hide, and then it will begin.”

After saying this, seeing that everyone was still standing there, Yoru Hoshi waved his hand.

“What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and go?”

Hearing this, although the girls were a little unwilling, they could only obediently do as they were told.

This back mountain was not only a forest, but also had some old buildings left over from the days of Nichito Island, which were now uninhabited.

Shizuka Hiratsuka walked alone through the forest, listening to the sounds coming from her ears from time to time, with a look of wanting to cry but having no tears.

Wasn't this supposed to be a summer vacation trip together?

How did it turn into special training?

The main point is, why do I have to participate in this special training too?

I'm not a member of the Over-Qualified Club!

Among the people participating in the special training, only Hizuru Minamikata and Kazusa Touma, these two with unusually strong mental fortitude, were able to remain calm while acting alone.

Half an hour later, in the forest next to a dilapidated wooden house.

“Hiding here… should be okay, right…?”

Yukino Yukinoshita hid in the forest, her always calm and indifferent face now inevitably revealing a bit of panic and nervousness.

Of course, she wouldn't be stupid enough to hide directly in that wooden house.

Whether it was a game of playing ghost to catch people, or special training, and there was a punishment for being caught, Yoru Hoshi definitely couldn't use his full strength, otherwise, let alone lasting one night within the limited back mountain range, even if the range was expanded to the entire Nichito Island, the members wouldn't last even ten minutes.

Yukino Yukinoshita also felt at this moment why Yoru Hoshi would say that this was a purely mental endurance exercise, and had nothing to do with physical strength.

Hiding in the pitch-black mountain forest at this late hour, and having to be like a frightened bird, constantly guarding against the sounds of wind and grass, the string in her mind had already been stretched to the limit.

Just then… …

“Tap… Tap… Tap…”

Footsteps that were not deliberately concealed came from not far away.

Yukino Yukinoshita's expression changed, and she hurriedly covered her mouth, preventing herself from exclaiming, and even held her breath.

In the dim night, she finally saw clearly that a monster with sharp hands like long claws and wearing a blood-stained mask slowly walked to the side of the small wooden house.

At this moment, Yukino Yukinoshita's brain went blank.

Is that Yoru Hoshi?

Or… did I encounter a real ghost?

Wait, calm down.

Since Yoru Hoshi is here, it is impossible for evil spirits and ghosts to appear nearby.

Then… that person, is Yoru Hoshi who has changed his attire?

The problem is… this disguise is too realistic, isn't it!?

“Bang!”

Just then, a loud noise came, and Yukino Yukinoshita saw Yoru Hoshi, dressed as a monster, kick out with one foot, directly shattering the door of the wooden house.

She almost exclaimed, although she forcibly held it back, she still subconsciously let out a breath.

“Hmm?”

As if hearing her slight breathing, Yoru Hoshi immediately turned his head and walked step by step towards the place where Yukino Yukinoshita was hiding.

“Tap… Tap… Tap…”

Listening to the sound of him walking step by step, Yukino Yukinoshita covered her mouth tightly, not even daring to breathe, squatting behind the tree, her body even began to tremble slightly.

At the same time, there was a sound like metal claws rubbing.

Yukino Yukinoshita's brain went blank, feeling like her heart was about to jump out of her throat.

Nightstar seemed to be deliberately teasing her, circling the edge of the forest but never heading in the direction where she was hiding.

This was true torment.

The real fear wasn't the moment of being caught, but the constant teetering on the brink of discovery.

Yukino Yukinoshita was on the verge of tears.

You, aren't you like Kitagawa Marin, playing those… what were they called again? Right, you play eroge, don't you?

Why the sudden shift to a horror movie set?

Just then, Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly heard a strange, low chanting sound.

If Haruna Amano were here, she would immediately recognize it as the eerie chanting from the monks gathered at Shitennoji Temple last time.

Copyright?

Who cares about copyright? Nightstar killed them all, so just copy it directly.

After about ten seconds, just as Yukino Yukinoshita reached her limit, almost unable to hold her breath, and her brain was becoming muddled from lack of oxygen, Nightstar suddenly turned and walked away. The eerie chanting gradually faded into the distance, until it disappeared completely.

"Huff… huff…"

Yukino Yukinoshita gasped for breath, finally feeling relieved, her chest heaving as if her heart was about to burst.

Terrifying, it was truly terrifying.

She originally thought that since it was Nightstar catching her, and knowing he wouldn't do anything to her, what was there to be afraid of even if she was caught? Just like those so-called haunted house challenges, boring.

But when the moment actually arrived, Yukino Yukinoshita realized she was still too naive.

Even knowing that person was Nightstar, even knowing there would be no consequences if she was caught, she still felt fear and tension.

This kind of emotion affects one's ability to think clearly and act normally.

Although Yukino Yukinoshita was very resistant to this kind of special training, she already understood that if she wanted to become a psychic, this kind of training to temper her will and psychological resilience was inevitable.

Nightstar was already being very gentle this time. Back then, when Yotsuya Miko, the first member to join the Overload Club, was undergoing special training, she faced real ghosts and had to endure eating her bento under the gaze of a group of evil spirits.

Just then, Yukino Yukinoshita inadvertently caught a glimpse of a dark shadow beside her.

She subconsciously turned her head, and what came into view was a blood-stained mask and twisted pupils filled with bloodshot eyes.

Yukino Yukinoshita's pupils shrank in shock, and she let out a cry, her whole body taking a few steps backward, stumbling and sitting on the ground.

"That's all it takes to scare you?"

Seeing Nightstar take off the mask and teasing her with a chuckle, Yukino Yukinoshita was silent for a few seconds before raising her hand and messily wiping her face. Although she knew it was embarrassing, she couldn't help but sob.

"Wuu… wuu wuu…"

Nightstar was taken aback by Yukino Yukinoshita's pitiful appearance.

"Wait… are you crying?"

Chapter 341: The Key Person to Future Disasters, Special Training Degenerates

"I… I'm not crying…"

Looking at Yukino Yukinoshita's disheveled appearance, denying it while messily wiping the tears from her face, Nightstar couldn't help but sigh.

"Yukino, you really are stubborn."

"Who… who is stubborn!? I'm not stubborn…"

"See, still being stubborn."

Nightstar crouched down, sighed softly, and said in a rare gentle tone.

"If you can't handle it, should we stop the special training? I'll send you back to the hotel to rest?"

Hearing this, Yukino Yukinoshita didn't hesitate at all, raising her head, her face, so cute it was almost a crime, still streaked with tears, but showing a firm look, she shook her head.

"No… precisely because I was scared to tears… it only proves that I need to continue the special training."

Nightstar: "…Didn't you say you weren't crying?"

Yukino Yukinoshita was stunned for a moment, opened her lips, and after a few seconds, finally found a slightly awkward excuse.

"…I accidentally cried."

"That's the end of that, it's the first time I've heard that kind of explanation. You've opened my eyes."

Seeing Nightstar look speechless at the silly words she blurted out in a panic, Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly laughed through her tears.

"Really… after taking off that mask, you're not scary at all."

Nightstar nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, because I'm handsome."

Yukino Yukinoshita rolled her eyes and said grumpily.

"Stop being narcissistic."

"Let's get up first."

Facing Nightstar's outstretched hand, Yukino Yukinoshita hesitated slightly, and finally carefully placed her hand in Nightstar's, saying a barely audible thank you before standing up from the ground.

Then, she took a deep breath and pursed her lips.

"Um… since I was caught… what's the punishment?"

Nightstar said with a serious face.

"I really want to say you'll be filled with cream puffs, but this is a training camp, so let's not joke around. Actually, there's no punishment. I only said that to put pressure on you."

Yukino Yukinoshita frowned slightly upon hearing this, her expression displeased.