Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 530, You've come at just the right time!
Uesugi Muneyuki was also startled, and the entire recording site completely collapsed. The commotion was so loud that it even disturbed the nearby village. All the staff were somewhat dazed and immediately called the nearby police, who searched the entire place.

However, the Odaiba building hanging corpse case protagonist Mariko Hironaka, the Yoshimoto Kogyo murder case victim Tetsu Miyahara, and the legendary "Snow Woman Princess" of Chiba Disney theme park have all disappeared.

The police officers who arrived at the scene suspected it was a mass "hysteria" and even mocked Fuji TV for scaring themselves with their paranormal program. After confirming that there were no casualties, they left.

However, the Fuji TV production team and members who remained knew very well that this was definitely not hysteria!

Putting aside other things, while it's natural for someone to impersonate Mariko Hironaka, her professional broadcasting skills and attention to detail cannot be faked! And Miyahara Toru's comedic timing is something that can't be faked!

This whole ordeal made filming of "God's Hand" impossible. Everyone on the production team and the participants needed to see a psychologist. At this point, Mai-senpai said, "Perfect timing! The nearby Izuyama Shrine is very effective! I'll arrange for you to participate in an exorcism and purification ritual!"

"Please, please!" The program director pleaded, tears streaming down his face, almost crawling on his knees. "Chief Shirakawa is truly blessed by the gods! We dare not do it again, we dare not do it again!!!"

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The night in Izu is serene and gentle. The sound of the ocean waves, filtering through the sliding doors of the luxurious Japanese-style suite, transforms into a long, soothing white noise, softly lapping against the edge of the night.

"Pfft..."

Someone couldn't hold back any longer, and a soft laugh broke the silence of the room. Then, as if a fuse had been lit, the two looked at each other and finally burst into laughter without any restraint.

Mai Shirakawa laughed so hard she leaned against Muneyuki Uesugi's arms, a few tears welling up in her eyes. Her usual aloof and dignified demeanor as the head of the household was completely gone; she was just a girl who had successfully pulled off a prank and was in a great mood.

"Hahaha... Junior, did you see the director's expression at the end? And Hirate-kun's 'lifting X'... Hahahaha!" She clutched her stomach, laughing so hard she could barely breathe.

Uesugi Muneyuki couldn't help but chuckle, gently patting her back to help her catch her breath while shaking his head and sighing, "Miyahara-san is still the same as ever, a comedian wherever she goes. Hironaka's 'professional guidance' will probably leave Tsutsumi-san with a lifelong psychological trauma."

He looked at her, so unusually cheerful, his eyes filled with indulgence and doting.

"You did well today, you deserve a reward." After laughing enough, Shirakawa Mai straightened up, her slender fingers gently tapping Uesugi's nose, her eyes sparkling with a mischievous yet alluring light. She stood up, her bare feet stepping onto the warm tatami mat, and walked towards the inner room.

A while later, when she came out again, Uesugi Muneyuki's breath hitched.

She changed into a standard white and crimson shrine maiden outfit. The pure white top and vibrant red cinched skirt made her look like a goddess stepping out of an ancient shrine painting, sacred and otherworldly. Her long, jet-black hair cascaded down her back, making her neck appear even longer and whiter. Her profile was so perfect under the soft light that it seemed unreal. Her eyes naturally carried a sense of compassion and detachment, the aura of the "Head Shrine Maiden."

However, if you look down, you'll see a completely different view.

Beneath the solemn crimson hakama (traditional red kimono), a pair of long, beautiful legs were tightly encased in pure white baroque jacquard pantyhose. The delicate fabric of the stockings outlined the smooth, alluring lines of her legs, the graceful jacquard pattern extending from her rounded ankles to her straight calves, and finally to the pure white of her thighs, all exuding a breathtaking allure that straddled the line between the sacred and the mundane. Her feet were clad in a pair of minimalist white pearl-strap red-soled stilettos, their pointed toes and high heels radiating modern chic and creating a striking and daring contrast with the traditional shrine maiden attire.

A sacred priestess robe, pure white silk stockings, and sexy stiletto heels.

These three elements blended wonderfully within her, softening the solemnity of the shrine maiden's attire while infusing her sensual look with an inviolable purity. Standing there, she seemed to simultaneously represent asceticism and allure, a unique combination of deity and witch walking among mortals.

Seeing the undisguised amazement and infatuation in Uesugi Muneyuki's eyes, Shirakawa Mai's lips curled into a satisfied smile.

She walked slowly towards him, and her aura of unapproachability melted away like ice and snow as she drew near, transforming into a tender and affectionate charm revealed only to him. She naturally nestled into his arms, found a comfortable spot, and rested her head on his shoulder.

"Does it look good?" she asked softly, her breath brushing against his ear.

"Mmm." Uesugi Muneyuki tightened his arms, encircling her, his chin gently resting on the top of her head, inhaling the cool sandalwood scent mixed with a hint of her own warmth. "The most beautiful in the whole world."

He didn't ask her why she dressed like that, just as she understood all his silences. This was an unspoken understanding and affection between them, a bond that transcended life itself.

The two embraced and moved to the veranda facing the courtyard. The sliding door was wide open, and the summer night breeze, carrying the scents of grass, trees, and the sea, rushed in. The deep night sky, like a vast, dark blue velvet, was studded with glittering stars, and a crescent moon cast its soft light, gilding the moss, stone lanterns, and startled deer in the courtyard with a gentle silver edge.

In the stillness of the summer night, a soft "thud" of a bamboo tube striking a stone could be heard from afar, adding to the tranquil atmosphere.

Mai Shirakawa leaned against Muneyuki Uesugi's chest, feeling his steady heartbeat and warm body temperature. Her beautiful feet, clad in white stockings and high heels, unconsciously swayed and gently brushed against his calves. The killings, power struggles, and the noise brought by teasing the program crew were all washed away by the tranquil night and her lover's embrace.

"It feels so quiet," she murmured with a sigh.

"Mmm," Uesugi Muneyuki replied, his fingers intertwining with hers.

They didn't speak again, but simply nestled together, gazing at the starry sky and listening to the sound of the tide and the rustling of bamboo. All the grandeur of the past, all the scheming and struggle, seemed to have faded away. At this moment, only their presence remained, along with this unprecedented tranquility and comfort, like a warm tide gently enveloping them.

After a long silence, Uesugi Muneyuki finally said, "If we do it this way, the Kansai side should understand something too."

"Mm." Mai-senpai nodded slightly.

The two of them staged this paranormal event not only to create some excitement, but also to flex their muscles and have a deterrent effect.

Since their rebirth, the one from Kansai has frequently tested them, and the two have already caused the Kansai New God to lose a lot of manpower and resources. The other party has also made it clear that they will not come to Kanto in the short term. Therefore, Uesugi Muneyuki and Shirakawa Mai decided to appropriately demonstrate their strange abilities again, to further provoke the other party into thinking and confusion. "Actually, I don't really want your Ju-on to appear directly." Senior Mai said with her head down in thought, "But since that Rain Woman likes... Muneyuki, even with my current strength, I can't see through what kind of existence the Rain Woman is. Therefore, rather than revealing a part of our power, it's better to satisfy the Rain Woman. That way, she can assist us more. Her existence in the underworld, which can connect the New God and the Old God era, is always something that the New God is wary of."

“I understand. Judging from her performance today, she certainly had a lot of fun.” Uesugi Muneyuki nodded with a smile, wondering how Murakawa-dono had suddenly become such a source of amusement?

Influenced by Professor Zaizen?

But Professor Zaizen wasn't exactly a frivolous person! As far as he knew, besides fame and fortune, Professor Zaizen's greatest interests were all sorts of intractable diseases. Conquering and overcoming cancer was Professor Zaizen's lifelong goal, but he collapsed just before the cancer center was completed.

Yes, in the eyes of the Village Flower Princess, humans are much like cancer cells on Earth. In fact, if it weren't for the last Old God and the first New God changing the laws of the world by ascending to godhood, the world wouldn't have become a world unsuitable for Old Gods. In the eyes of the Village Flower Princess, she is the native of the world, while humans are cancer cells on Earth, veritable cockroaches.

Uesugi Muneyuki managed to come up with a rough explanation, but before he could say anything, Mai-senpai silenced him with a kiss, panting and pleading between kisses, her hands tugging urgently at his clothes: "Stop talking so much, Muneyuki, get your act together!"

At this moment, all thoughts of the Kansai religious leader and shrine affairs were cast aside. She was simply his maid, a woman yearning to be completely possessed by her beloved, a way to dispel all coldness and unease. The aloof shrine maiden's shell shattered, revealing a heart that bloomed for only one person, burning with passionate fervor.

Looking at her confused and infatuated appearance, Uesugi Muneyuki's last bit of restraint turned into gentle helplessness and a passionate response.

But just then, there was a knock on the door.

Who is it? Who dares to interrupt Zongxue and me at this time? Senior Mai's eyes widened as she glared fiercely at the door, thinking to herself, are all those staff members just there to eat for free?
"Zong Xue, are you alright? I heard the recording site was haunted, and you were scared too. Are you okay now?" A familiar female voice came from the doorway.

It's Ikeda Erena! Uesugi Muneyuki and Mai-senpai now understood why no one had stopped them.

Upon arriving at the Izu Peninsula, Erena was unwilling to participate in the program recording, so she was arranged to experience the seawater bathing in Izu and stroll around the nearby streets. However, for Erena, shopping alone was obviously not interesting, so she rushed over immediately after hearing that there was a situation at Uesugi Muneyuki's place.

When Erena entered, Uesugi Muneyuki and Shirakawa Mai had already sat down again, and their faces no longer showed any surprise: "Master?"

However, Erena was particularly perceptive in this regard. Wearing only a tank top and hot pants in the summer night, Erena's gaze swept over Mai-senpai's white baroque jacquard stockings. When she saw that Mai-senpai was wearing a special shrine maiden outfit, she understood everything: "It seems that I came at the wrong time."

"No, Miss Ikeda arrived just in time." Mai-senpai teased meaningfully, "Muneyuki was also frightened by the eerie scene in that villa! He even tripped and fell."

"Oh, really?" Sure enough, Ikeda Erena's attention was immediately diverted, and she quickly asked Uesugi Muneyuki. She ran up to him in a few steps: "Are you alright? Muneyuki, are you hurt? Sigh, I shouldn't have left you. You really can't do without me!"

"Yes, yes, yes, I do feel a little scared without my master." Uesugi Muneyuki could only agree with Mai-senpai's statement.

Erina was somewhat smug. She took the opportunity to grope Uesugi Muneyuki and deliberately glanced at Mai-senpai to assert her ownership.

Mai-senpai remained noncommittal. To her, the only person who posed a threat was Watanabe Minami. As for that muscular, curvy, simple-minded idiot, whatever.
And so, the three of them sat down again. Mai-senpai, having been disturbed, lost her interest and took out a tea bag to boil water.

But just as the water was boiling, the doorbell rang again.

"???" Mai-senpai was genuinely a little angry.

Who? Keep interrupting my good time? And are all those staff members blind?
A pleasant, elegant female voice came from the doorway, but her voice was trembling with excitement: "Um... is Mr. Uesugi here? I'm Tsutsumi Reimi, I'm here to deliver the script and the upcoming program plan... may I come in?"

Fuji TV's leading lady personally delivered the script and project proposal.

Mai-senpai and the tall beauty both looked at Uesugi Muneyuki with meaningful expressions.

Fuji TV has treated you well, Muneyuki?
Uesugi Muneyuki's facial muscles twitched. The matter of the dressing room was top secret, and only Hironaka Mariko knew about it.

But why is the anchor here now? Is it because I haven't been to the dressing room in too long?

"Please come in." With the die already cast, Uesugi Muneyuki had no choice but to speak.

"Okay, I'm so sorry to bother you! Uesugi-san, this is about... eh?"

When the news anchor, Tsutsumi, who was dressed in a business suit with stockings and high heels and had obviously reapplied her makeup, excitedly opened the door, she saw not only Uesugi Muneyuki, but also Shirakawa Mai sitting opposite Uesugi and Ikeda Erena leaning against Uesugi Muneyuki.

And then there were those scrutinizing glances on their faces, a half-smile on their faces.

That look made the guilty-looking anchorwoman blush instantly. She instinctively wanted to run away. She hurriedly said, "Excuse me," and put the documents in her arms on the ground, too ashamed to leave.

As Fuji TV's leading lady, Tsutsumi has always been a respectable person. She didn't come here for a one-night stand; she just wanted to take this opportunity to ask Uesugi when he would request her again and secretly slip him the room key for her room that she had reserved for that night.

The scene before him and that unique scrutinizing gaze made the shy anchor instinctively want to run away!
But when she turned around, a small head peeked out from the end of the corridor, looking curiously in her direction. She met Tsutsumi Reimi's gaze, and it seemed that she was also looking for Uesugi Muneyuki.

It's Miyawaki Sakura from YKC48!
Why is she here too?
(End of this chapter)