Zongman I fight weirdness in everyday world

“You… you…”

Although Utaha Kasumigaoka's defenses had already been broken by Eriri's victor attitude, her personality was such that she wouldn't show it at all when truly angry, only saying calmly without a change in expression.

“Having you draw the illustrations for me… that's not a bad choice either.”

Eriri's drawing skills are excellent, and Utaha Kasumigaoka is actually well aware that, despite their constant bickering, the other girl is one of her few… not quite friends, but at least acquaintances at Toyogasaki Academy.

It sounds a bit like a PUA, but if Utaha Kasumigaoka really disliked Eriri, she simply wouldn't talk to or meet with her at all, instead of deliberately provoking and teasing her every time they meet.

“But, what benefit is there in it for you?”

Hearing the question raised by Utaha Kasumigaoka, Eriri glanced at Yozora sitting there, and said with a very standard tsundere tone.

“Hmph… hmph, if Yozora asked me… helping you out wouldn't be a big deal, anyway the workload for illustrating a novel isn't that great.”

What does being an artist, especially an excellent doujinshi artist, mean?

Eriri might be limited by weaknesses in plotting and dialogue, preventing her from becoming a manga artist, but her paneling, anatomy, and art style are all top-notch, fully meeting… or even far exceeding the standards of a light novel illustrator.

Besides…

Eriri had actually secretly read Utaha Kasumigaoka's novel, and she only had one comment about the male protagonist's words, actions, appearance, and personality…

Doesn't he really need to pay Yozora royalties?

You've practically written him into the book as a real person!

“In that case…”

Hearing Eriri's words, Yozora said with a smile.

“Then I'll leave it to you, Eriri.”

Hearing this, Eriri, like a puppy praised by its owner, wagged her golden twin tails like a tail, but then realized her gaffe and quickly cleared her throat twice, pretending to be nonchalant as she said.

“Since that's the case, then leave it to me, who am I to deny since I'm a genius.”

…

On the other side, Ruka Urushibara, wearing a miko outfit, was talking with a fashionable and beautiful woman holding a camera, with a somewhat restrained attitude.

“Um… Miss Suga, thank you for making the special trip to help today…”

“Don't mention it.”

Natsumi Suga waved her hand generously, smiling.

“You are originally Yozora's friend, so you are also my friend, and a signing event for a romance light novel combined with the elegant environment of an ancient shrine does indeed have news value, so I should be thanking you for allowing me to take photos at your family's shrine.”

Ruka Urushibara smiled embarrassedly, bowed to Natsumi Suga, and didn't stand on ceremony any further.

She had heard of the other party's name, or rather, there were few people in Kyoto who hadn't heard of Natsumi Suga's name, after all, she was the most famous self-media person in Kyoto, and still the only professional reporter who had interviewed Soichiro Yagami of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Many sensational news stories came from her hand.

Most rare of all, Natsumi Suga never accepted any commercial advertising reports, she would only report on news that she was interested in and felt would be valuable, which further enhanced her reputation as a media person.

With her report, plus the fact that Yanagihara Shrine's environment was indeed good, after the article was published, the number of people visiting Yanagihara Shrine would probably be more than ever before.

When that time comes…

It will be the stage for pulling pranks.

Ruka Urushibara couldn't pull pranks, nor could she dance a dance to worship the gods like Mitsuha Miyamizu, but Yozora said that he knew several familiar friends, including a mysterious old lady who could do tarot card divination, a professional exorcist old man, and a head monk who had been a temple abbot, whose mouth seemed to have been blessed, so it would be enough to come up with some tricks at that time.

Thinking of this, Ruka Urushibara looked at Yozora, who was sitting with Utaha Kasumigaoka and Eriri, and a gentle look couldn't help but appear in her eyes.

Seeing this, Natsumi Suga couldn't help but sigh slightly.

Does Yozora this guy, understand…

How much of a killing blow these actions he makes have on young girls who are just beginning to fall in love?

No, it's not just young girls.

Didn't working women in their early twenties like myself, and old unmarried women, also fall for it?

Kyoto succubus, lives up to its name.

…

At noon, after the signing event ended.

As the host, Ruka Urushibara naturally invited Utaha Kasumigaoka and the others who were present to stay for a meal, which she would cook.

Natsumi Suga took the opportunity to pull Yozora to a hidden and secluded corner inside Yanagihara Shrine.

“Eh, Natsumi, isn't this a bit bad?”

Yozora looked somewhat resistant, with a slight frown.

“This is a shrine, we can't do such things, it will anger the gods.”

Hearing this, Natsumi Suga looked both amused and annoyed, and slapped away Yozora's hand that was about to reach into her clothes, not feeling shy, but only helpless.

“Are your mouth and body part of the same system? How can you say no with your mouth, but your body is so honest, I really don't understand.”

“Words can deceive, but actions are always honest.”

“I really can't do anything with you…”

Natsumi Suga shook her head helplessly, returned to her serious look, and said earnestly.

“However, I have something serious to talk to you about, recently I've heard some rumors in the industry, about you… and the people around you.”

“Oh? Let me hear it, what's going on?”

“It's like this…”

Natsumi Suga pursed her lips, thoughtfully.

“Some time ago, the thing with Mai and her sister Kaede Toyohama, I felt something was a bit off at the time, logically speaking, Sakura Mai has been an idol for so long, and her popularity is still so high, if the precautions weren't strict, her family situation should have been dug up a long time ago, but it just so happened that it wasn't until this time… it's really strange.”

“Also, about your tennis tournament victory, logically speaking, there wouldn't be any professional reporters reporting live at a high school-level national tournament, but after that article came out, I could tell at a glance that it was definitely written by a professional media person.”

"So, I inquired within the industry, and it seems someone is targeting you and those around you... namely, the members of your club, searching for information. I'm not sure why, but since they've disclosed the family situations of Mai Sakurajima and Toka Toyohama, it's clear they don't come with good intentions. In the news industry... there's no such thing as goodwill."

Hearing this, Yusei maintained his smile, chuckling softly as he retorted.

"You mean someone is digging up our dirt?"

"Yes, exactly, that's what I mean."

Natsumi Suga looked worried as she slowly spoke.

"Personally, I don't have much to worry about. I've told you about my family situation. Even if it's reported, I don't care. But some members of your club... some might not be able to accept their past, which they don't want to mention, being reported in public news."

Chapter 434: Box Weapon Deterrence, Attack on the Yukinoshita Group

"Box weapon, huh..."

Yusei muttered noncommittally, pondering in his mind, which members of the Supernatural Quantum Mechanics Research Society had a dark history they didn't want to be mentioned?

Miko Yotsuya, Rio Futaba, and Yui Yuigahama, their lives are the closest to normal, with no dark history.

Mai Sakurajima has one, but it's already been disclosed by the media, and she's not worried about herself, mainly concerned about the impact on her sister's future as a member of an idol group. The current Mai Sakurajima isn't the same as the confused Mai Sakurajima who caused puberty syndrome back then.

Kaede Yurigawa?

Revealing Kyoto's biggest eater among high school girls?

However, if it were before, Menma's death would be the only thing Kaede Yurigawa didn't want to mention, but now that Menma has been resurrected in a sense, even if the old news is dug up, Kaede Yurigawa and Naruko Anjo wouldn't be affected.

Kazusa Touma?

Her identity is indeed somewhat sensitive, but according to Kazusa Touma's personality, after already having Setsuna Ogiso and Yusei, she wouldn't care about anyone's gaze anymore.

Saki Kawasaki, Marin Kitagawa, and Setsuna Ogiso, none of these people have anything worth mentioning.

Hina Amano's identity as a sunshine girl is relatively sensitive, but Natsumi Suga has already reported on this matter. Rummaging it up again would be meaningless.

Then the focus is only on...

Shoko Makinohara, who suddenly grew up, and Kurisu Makise, who decided to stay in Sakura Province for the time being.

The former still doesn't have a legal identity. Besides, a primary school girl suddenly growing up to the age of a second-year high school student would inevitably attract external attention.

As for Kurisu Makise...

Her current situation is like a ticking time bomb.

Shoichi Makise is dead, and Leskinen is also dead. Although neither left any traceable traces, the successive disappearances of her father and her research institute professor occurred after meeting her. A little investigation would reveal the doubts.

"It seems it really needs to be dealt with."

Thinking this, Yusei took out his phone and dialed L's number.

"Speak."

"There's something I need you to investigate."

"Tell."

"Regarding the news about me winning the national championship, and the news about Toka Toyohama and Mai Sakurajima being half-sisters, I want you to find the source of the report and investigate whether there's someone behind them instructing them."

"Okay, I understand."

L's words were very brief, completely different from his long-winded arguments during reasoning, seeming somewhat stingy with words.

"It's fine to leave it to him to investigate."

Seeing Yusei hang up the phone and say this, Natsumi Suga breathed a sigh of relief.

Precisely because she is a professional media person, she is clearer than anyone about the serious consequences that news and public opinion can cause, especially since this group of people in the Hyper-dimensional Society hope to minimize external attention to themselves as much as possible.

But precisely, most of the members of the Hyper-dimensional Society, even without the identity of spiritual power users, are the type that will attract attention and be noticeable.

Especially Yusei.

These many things... no, if the existence of the Hyper-dimensional Society itself is exposed, or if a certain member is exposed and suspected by the public to be a spiritual power user...

...then the members who are usually in close contact are all exposed.

At that time, the development of the situation may be unpredictable.

"This matter is indeed troublesome."

Yusei leaned against the wall of the shrine and slowly said.

"When 'Mask' is just 'Mask', and 'Kira' is just 'Kira', these two images, and the other images that have appeared in front of the public, all possess divinity. The public's understanding of us only comes from our actions, only knowing our power and what we will do, is perfect and unquestionable."

"But once our identity is exposed, with a specific person behind the mask to associate with, that filter is lost. Even if our lives are not affected, even if we continue to act as before..."

"But the effect is far less than it is now."

Natsumi Suga didn't expect Yusei to say such words.

She always thought that the other party was playing some 'Mask', wearing those masks, and changing clothes when acting, just to burn the chuunibyou spirit in his heart and not want his normal life to be affected.

Unexpectedly, there was such a layer of consideration in it.

"Since the serious business is over..."

Natsumi Suga leaned closer, tiptoeing, and approached Yusei with a smile.

"Give me a kiss. I came all the way here today, I should get some reward, right?"

"Okay, I'll give you a reward."

Yusei kissed Natsumi Suga. After their lips separated, Natsumi Suga blushed slightly, pushed away Yusei's magic claw that tried to reach over, and lowered her voice.

"What are you thinking? This is a shrine, you can't do such disrespectful behavior."

"I've confirmed, there are no gods here."

"...Such a simple and unadorned reason, I can't refuse."

Natsumi Suga said she couldn't refuse, but in fact, she just didn't want to refuse.

Having it in a shrine...

Isn't it very exciting too?

......

An hour later, inside a small house in the shrine.

"Why are you guys so late? The food is getting cold. Come sit down and eat."