Upon hearing these words, Yotsuya Miko belatedly realized.
That's right.
She had forgotten about the "Doors" appearing in various corners of Kyoto, which could affect Ryokunoryoku items.
If one day, a "Door" appeared near her home…
Just imagining her Father, who was humorous and kind in life, turning into a twisted, terrifying Evil Spirit, made Yotsuya Miko feel as if her heart was tightly squeezed by a hand, and even breathing became painful.
More importantly,
Her Father's soul had been lingering in the house.
If her Father, under the influence of a "Door," transformed into an Evil Spirit capable of harming humans, the first victim would be her Mother.
This was something Yotsuya Miko absolutely did not want to see.
"What should I do?"
For the first time, a clear emotional fluctuation appeared on Yotsuya Miko's usually unexpressive face, and her golden eyes held unconcealable panic.
Kano Yoruhoshi shook his head: "It's not 'what should you do'."
"It's 'what should we do'."
Yotsuya Miko's face showed gratitude upon hearing this.
"You, you are willing to help me, Kano Yoruhoshi?"
"Of course, we're companions in the same club."
"Club? What club?"
"Don't waste time, we'll talk on the way."
…
On the way to Yotsuya Miko's house by taxi, Kano Yoruhoshi roughly inquired about her family situation.
Contrary to his original memory, Yotsuya Miko did not have a younger brother; there were only her and her Mother at home.
Oh, no.
It was just the Mother and daughter plus one ghost.
Kano Yoruhoshi offered to help Yotsuya Miko not only because they were both Supernatural Power Users and should work together, but also for one crucial reason.
Yotsuya Miko's Father's departed soul was an extremely special kind among all Evil Spirits and ghosts.
When a person dies, if they harbor an extremely strong obsession, they will turn into a soul.
Of course, not all Ryokunoryoku entities are Evil Spirits; there are also benevolent Ryokunoryoku entities similar to repeaters.
Although Yotsuya Miko's Father was also a soul formed from obsession, he possessed rationality completely equal to that in his lifetime.
Kano Yoruhoshi wanted to try communicating with him.
If he wanted to know information about Ryokunoryoku entities, the most appropriate source to ask was, of course, a Ryokunoryoku entity.
"Supernatural… quantum mechanics… Investigation and Research Club?"
Hearing the club name Kano Yoruhoshi came up with, Yotsuya Miko helplessly supported her forehead and sighed.
If one were to say it was supernatural, it was indeed quite supernatural, after all, neither she nor he was a normal person.
It just felt too incongruous when paired with the term "quantum mechanics."
Yotsuya Miko could guess without even thinking that joining a club with such a strange name, founded by Kano Yoruhoshi, who had an extremely poor reputation at school, would definitely make her a weirdo in the eyes of other students.
However, she didn't care.
Eliminating the threat of Evil Spirits and "doors" was the most important thing.
It wasn't because of Kano Yoruhoshi's request; Kano Yoruhoshi had never forced her to provide assistance.
This was what Yotsuya Miko had always wanted to achieve deep down.
It was also what she, possessing the Yin-Yang Eyes, should do.
After getting out of the car, Yotsuya Miko walked to her front door. She initially took out her key to open it, but hesitated, then raised her hand and knocked on the door.
"Coming."
A beautiful lady, whose appearance was somewhat similar to Yotsuya Miko's and who had a mature demeanor, opened the door, wiping water droplets from her hands.
"Didn't you bring your key today? Why are you knocking…?"
The lady's words were cut short when she saw Kano Yoruhoshi standing beside Yotsuya Miko. She paused slightly, then asked in confusion,
"Who is this?"
"Hello, my name is Kano Yoruhoshi, and I'm Yotsuya Miko's classmate."
Kano Yoruhoshi proactively introduced himself, observing the lady's face, and smiled harmlessly, saying,
"You must be Miko's Sister, right? It's a pleasure to meet you."
Hearing the word "Sister" from him, the lady almost laughed out loud with joy. Waving her hand, she said with a hint of shyness,
"Oh dear, oh dear, you've misunderstood. I'm Miko's Mother."
"Really!?"
Kano Yoruhoshi looked incredibly shocked, scrutinizing Miko's Mother in disbelief.
"No way? You look so young, just like you're in your twenties."
"Oh, Kano Yoruhoshi, you're such a smooth talker. Do I really look that young?"
"Yes, yes, you look exactly like Miko's Sister."
"Hahaha, don't stand outside, please come in."
Watching her Mother smile radiantly, warmly greeting Kano Yoruhoshi, and almost forgetting about her, Yotsuya Miko couldn't help but shake her head helplessly.
Even though Kano Yoruhoshi already knew on the taxi ride over that only she and her Mother were home.
What "Sister"? This was clearly intentional flattery.
However, Yotsuya Miko also had to admit that Kano Yoruhoshi's tactic was indeed remarkably effective on her Mother, who was a full-time housewife.
She thought that when Kano Yoruhoshi wasn't acting erratically and abstract, with his outstanding looks, a smile that naturally garnered goodwill, and his precisely targeted rhetoric, he could indeed be called a social expert.
Only after leading the two inside did Miko's Mother notice the long sword Yotsuya Miko was holding.
"What are you holding?"
Before Yotsuya Miko could concoct an explanation, Kano Yoruhoshi preemptively spoke up.
"This is my first visit, and I didn't bring a good welcome gift. This is an ancient sword that can ward off evil and protect the home. I hope you like it."
"Oh dear, oh dear."
Miko's Mother had a doting smile.
"You, you, just coming is enough, why bring a gift? You can come anytime you want in the future, no need to bring anything."
"Then thank you for your kindness."
"Are you both hungry? Dinner will be ready soon, please rest in the living room for a bit."
Watching her Mother not mind and return to the kitchen to continue cooking, Yotsuya Miko couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
She was still thinking about how to explain the origin of the long sword.
Unexpectedly, it was so casually resolved by Kano Yoruhoshi.
A welcome gift?
Could it be that he had already thought of this?
While Yotsuya Miko was still on the first layer, Kano Yoruhoshi was already on the eighteenth.
He was an old master of layers.
Just then.
A man wearing glasses, with a few strands of gray in his hair, appearing to be in his forties, and wearing a light blue high-collared shirt, slowly walked up to them.
He scrutinized Kano Yoruhoshi, who was standing there, and said with a very gossipy look,
"Is this… your boyfriend? Really?"
"Sigh, you've already got a boyfriend right after starting high school. You've grown up, my old father's heart aches."
While the middle-aged man was mumbling continuously with a pained expression, Kano Yoruhoshi suddenly stepped forward, extended his right hand, and said with a smile,
"It's a pleasure to meet you for the first time."
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