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Sometimes it's like a fated coincidence. Even Shiraishi Kawa hadn't expected that as he finished everything and was preparing to go home,
He was bumped into while walking.
He found that it was an ordinary person being chased by a specter. He originally intended to just deal with the monster, but he didn't expect to meet an old acquaintance.
A classmate from Soubu High School.
Yotsuya Miko.
Coming to a slice-of-life anime world, after finally gaining supernatural powers, he still had to keep his distance from the heroines in the anime, which was a bit cowardly.
Therefore,
The method of dealing with this evil spirit was not as peaceful as before. Using his max-level Adamantine Body, he violently tore this high-level evil spirit to shreds.
"You have successfully killed a high-level evil spirit, gaining 50 experience points."
"…"
"Good evening, I didn't expect to see you here, Yotsuya-san."
Shiraishi Kawa looked at Yotsuya Miko, who was slumped on the ground, and extended his hand to help her up. However, having just witnessed the scene,
At this moment, Yotsuya Miko… her originally somewhat naturally dazed face was now only blank. She had no reaction to his outstretched hand, having been overly frightened.
If she hadn't misread it just now, it seemed Shiraishi-kun… had directly torn the evil spirit apart?
Recalling the discussion about urban legends in the Classics Club,
And the friendly reminder he gave her after school today, especially the impact of the scene just now, her gradually returning sanity told her that
This Shiraishi-kun, his identity didn't seem as simple as she had imagined… As control over her body gradually returned, Yotsuya Miko silently got up from the ground, and finally asked with an extremely serious expression, "Shiraishi-kun…"
"Are you… the legendary Exorcist?"
Although the method of exorcism was a bit difficult to mention, Shiraishi Kawa didn't find the title problematic. No one ever stipulated that
Forced exorcism isn't exorcism?
He nodded lightly, taking advantage of this identity to say, "I generally understand your physique. You have a particularly strong spiritual perception."
"And Yurikawa Hana, who transferred with you, has a naturally spirit-attracting physique, which is why you encounter so many specters."
Explaining the relevant settings,
Shiraishi Kawa directed his gaze towards the distraught Yotsuya Miko. In the plastic bag scattered on the ground were common household stomach medicines.
The reason for her going out at night was obvious.
"Thank you, Shiraishi-kun."
Carefully considering the explanation for easily encountering ghosts, Yotsuya Miko fell into a brief silence. The frequency of encountering ghosts had indeed increased recently.
However, she didn't feel that this was a problem caused by Yurikawa Hana.
Using her spiritual perception ability again, she carefully surveyed the dim streets around her.
Perhaps it was due to the presence of Shiraishi Kawa, the Exorcist, by her side.
The malevolent spirits that had been lurking, eyeing them covetously, had mostly retreated into corners.
Yotsuya Miko could clearly sense the spirits trembling.
She couldn't bring herself to distance her good friend because of the spirits' existence.
Now, with a more compromising solution before her, she made her decision internally and then asked, "Shiraishi-kun, do you have a solution to this problem?"
"If I become an Exorcist, will I no longer have to worry about these ghosts...?"
"I will pay you for your help."
"Becoming an Exorcist is a bit difficult..."
After all, the profession of "Exorcist" only became available after he met Yotsuya Miko, and most importantly, his own method of exorcism was quite outlandish.
Shiraishi Kawa shook his head slightly.
However, he immediately asked an unrelated question: "Are you renting a place in Chiba City?"
"...Yes."
"It's just that the environment of the place is a bit bad; I'm preparing to move to a different rental, at least one that isn't too gloomy."
It might also be because of the presence of malevolent spirits in her current rental.
Yotsuya Miko always felt an inexplicable chill after moving in.
Perhaps if she moved to a sunnier place, the problem might lessen significantly.
"I have an apartment building on the street ahead, and there are still some vacant units.
If you're thinking of moving, you could consider renting from me."
"Although I can't make you an Exorcist,"
Shiraishi Kawa said in a relaxed tone, pointing towards the street in the distance, "I can, to the best of my ability, help you live a relatively peaceful life."
"You don't have to worry about the rent; it will definitely be at the normal price.
And since you're a classmate, if you're in financial straits, I can offer a suitable discount."
"Shiraishi-kun... owns an apartment building?"
Upon hearing this, Yotsuya Miko couldn't help but feel a stir of interest.
If she moved in, she would no longer have to worry about being tormented by ghosts.
It would even be on the way to school.
This seemed to align quite well with the peaceful high school life she desired.
Although she wanted to agree right away, she thought of her best friend.
She nodded slightly and then asked, "Can I add Shiraishi-kun on LINE?"
"I want to go back and ask for Kawa's opinion.
If she has no objections, I'd like to rent a room in Shiraishi-kun's apartment building!"
"Alright."
"Where do you live? I'll give you a ride home."
This could be considered preparation for his future Crystal Palace, and Yotsuya Miko, whose personality, temperament, and appearance he found appealing.
Giving a girl a ride home.
Shiraishi Kawa certainly wouldn't mind.
Before leaving, he didn't forget to help Yotsuya Miko thoroughly cleanse the malevolent spirits around her rental.
Looking at the black-haired, long-haired girl standing in the hallway at the door, seeing him off.
He smiled and reminded her, "Miko-chan, the fact that you can see malevolent spirits and I can exorcise them, let's keep it our shared secret!"
"I will absolutely not tell anyone about this."
Yotsuya Miko nodded seriously, watching Shiraishi Kawa's figure gradually disappear down the street.
They were both students at Soubu High School, but he gave her a feeling of being extraordinarily reliable!
"Very good."
She secretly made a decision in her heart: "If Shiraishi-kun ever needs help in the future, I will do my best, no matter what!"
"But just this... will it be enough?"