Zongman I fight weirdness in everyday world

So, the question arises.

If "Mask" hadn't appeared at that time, what would have happened?

As time passed, under pressure from the public and the media, the Metropolitan Police Department would inevitably have taken direct, forceful measures.

The end result would have been being buried under the collapsed building, a glorious sacrifice.

No, not a single hostage would have been saved, so it couldn't be considered glorious.

The members of the Metropolitan Police Department represent the law, but they are also human beings.

Since they are human, they are swayed by emotions and cannot maintain absolute rationality.

In the end, Chief Soichiro Yagami of the Criminal Investigation Bureau took a deep breath and delivered the final verdict.

"Regardless of who 'Mask' is, having such incomprehensible abilities is a security risk that must be addressed."

"Our Metropolitan Police Department, as the defender of the law, cannot only pursue justice in the outcome but turn a blind eye to injustice in the process."

"Only power under control and supervision is the greatest guarantee of law and justice."

"As for requesting that person's assistance… for now, let's not. Continue the investigation and don't miss any clues."

"Of course, while investigating 'Mask's' identity, don't forget that reducing Kyoto's crime rate and protecting the personal safety of citizens are our Metropolitan Police Department's primary tasks."

"That's it, meeting adjourned."

… …

Meanwhile.

On the way home, Rio Futaba suddenly stopped, a rare hint of panic appearing on her usually calm and composed face.

"Yo, Yosho, I feel like someone is watching me again."

Hearing this, Yosho's gaze remained fixed on the space in front of them.

In Rio Futaba's eyes, it was an empty space, with nothing there.

But in Yosho's eyes, a girl stood before him, beautiful beyond words.

Mai Sakurajima glanced at the somewhat nervous Rio Futaba, then turned her gaze to Yosho, who was staring directly at her face, and softly parted her lips.

"You… you can see me after all."

Chapter 062: Senior Mai Sakurajima, Rio Futaba's Truth Deduction

"I say, can we change the opening line?"

Yosho couldn't help but complain.

Senior Mai, don't you know how creepy your opening line is?

Thank goodness Miko Yotsuya isn't here this time, or she'd be traumatized again.

"Who are you talking to?"

Rio Futaba's eyes were filled with confusion.

There's no one there.

Could it be…

Has Yosho's chuunibyou gotten so bad that he's hallucinating?

"Can't you see her?"

Hearing this question, Rio Futaba couldn't help but take two steps back, looked around, and said timidly.

"Don't… don't try to scare me, there's no one around here."

"You're pretty impressive too."

Yosho's compliment was truly sincere.

Wow, Rio Futaba, you're not a simple person either.

You can't see Mai Sakurajima at all, but you can feel her gaze.

What is this?

Spider-Sense?

No, there's something I need to confirm.

Thinking of this, Yosho asked Rio Futaba.

"Mai Sakurajima, have you heard of her? The second-year student at our school, the former national idol, Senior Mai Sakurajima?"

"Sakurajima… Mai?"

Rio Futaba muttered these words, a look of confusion in her eyes.

"Never heard of her."

Yosho thought, as expected.

Saying that Mai Sakurajima's symptom is simply "invisibility" doesn't quite fit the reality.

The correct description should be.

She has disappeared from everyone's "awareness."

Not only can her own existence not be observed, but even the memories remaining in people's minds have been erased.

Of course, this isn't Yosho's analysis, it's the analysis Rio Futaba gave in the original story, he's just copying the answer.

So, the question arises.

What should I do now?

"Grumble"

The light rumble from Mai Sakurajima's stomach broke the silence.

As a senior who considers herself a mature adult, she demonstrated an extraordinary ability at this moment.

Faced with such an embarrassing situation, Mai Sakurajima only blushed slightly, then cleared her throat twice and said calmly.

"I'm hungry."

Yosho thought, you're really good at holding it in.

Codename, Endurance Ability User.

"Then let's eat first."

Yosho looked at Rio Futaba and said matter-of-factly.

"It's decided, we're freeloading at your house."

"Huh? At my house?"

Rio Futaba was stunned for a moment, and said hesitantly.

"But… my family situation is rather special, my parents aren't here, I'm the only one at home…"

"If it wasn't like that, I wouldn't even go, let's go, let's go."

… …

Twenty minutes later.

"Your house is really big."

Listening to Yosho's exclamation, Rio Futaba sighed slightly, noncommittally.

"It's alright, I guess."

Her parents are both very impressive people.

Needless to say about the family's financial situation, Rio Futaba has never worried about money.

But her problem has never been one that money can solve.

"Don't be polite, sit wherever you like."

Mai Sakurajima seemed a little embarrassed, took off her shoes, and stepped onto the wooden floor with her black stockings, saying politely.

"Thank you for having me."

Yosho curled his lips and sat on the sofa carelessly.

"Even if you talk to her, she won't be able to hear you."

Mai Sakurajima was stunned for a moment, thinking that was true, so she said softly.

"Then please tell her for me, thank you."

"Hey, Futaba."

"Yeah, what's wrong?"

"Mai Sakurajima said, it's her first time at your house, thank you for having her."

Rio Futaba sighed, took out two boxes of instant noodles from the cabinet, went to boil water, and said helplessly.

"So… who exactly is Mai Sakurajima? Please stop saying strange things."

Rio Futaba's voice was very calm, and her expression looked very calm.

But in reality, her heart was about to jump out of her throat.

What to do, what to do, what to do?

Why did it turn out like this?

This is the first time someone her age has come to her house to play.

And, it's a boy!

Calm down, calm down.

Calm down, you are Rio Futaba!

Just interact with Yosho normally, as you usually do.

The situation in this apartment right now is quite complicated.

It seems like there are two people, but in reality, there are three.

In Rio Futaba's mind, there are two people.

In Yosho and Mai Sakurajima's eyes, there are three people.

Yosho thought, if Hachishaku hadn't gone to work today and was still by his side, it would be even more lively.

"So…"

While waiting for the water to boil, Yosho looked at Mai Sakurajima, who was sitting gracefully on the sofa with perfect posture.

"Were you the one who was following Futaba these past few days?"

Hearing Yosho say the word 'following' seemed to evoke some unpleasant memories for Mai Sakurajima, causing her to frown slightly, tuck her hair behind her ear, and say calmly.

"Saying it's following is a bit inappropriate. I and Futaba are on the same way home, it's just that she can't see me, I didn't deliberately hide my whereabouts."

"I see."

Yosho nodded slightly.

"So, what exactly do you want?"

Mai Sakurajima was silent for a while, then suddenly said something shocking in an extremely calm tone.

"Yosho, if I'm not mistaken, your Supernatural Quantum Mechanics Research Society isn't just a high school student's whim, but…"

"It really has contact with supernatural events, and can even be called…"

"One of you members is a supernatural ability user, aren't you?"

Faced with Mai Sakurajima's assertive words, Yosho shook his head unexpectedly, directly denying it three times.

"I'm not, I didn't, don't talk nonsense."

"Uh…"