Tokyo, My Childhood Friend is a Ghost Story

Chapter 43 Dinner Party
"What does that Haruko Higa want with you? Why is she so persistent?"

Inside the club, Fu Jiang frowned and asked.

After a moment's thought, considering Kayano's special circumstances, Uta Kasaya simply explained Higa Haruko's identity as an exorcist.

"Huh? Exorcists really are a profession?"

Unlike Jia Yezi's sentiments, Fu Jiang glanced at Jia Yezi upon hearing this, pondered for a moment, and then subtly pointed at her.

Is it related to her?

Utakayo shook her head, not telling Fukie about the special nature of the bracelet that Kayakko had given her.

"It's related to that thing."

Recalling the figure that suddenly appeared and gave her a strong sense of threat with just one glance, Fu Jiang frowned deeply.

Uta Kassapa thought she was worried about the puppet spirit, so she quickly comforted her.

"already solved."

"solved?"

That woman? She really can handle that thing?

Jia Yezi, completely bewildered, looked at the two who seemed oblivious and out of sync. "What are Jia Ye and the others talking about?"
Meanwhile, as Haruko Higa walked into the open-air parking lot and opened her car door, she suddenly noticed something watching her.

Suddenly turning around to look in the direction I was looking, I saw a pure black cat sitting silently on the tip of the eaves.

After staring at each other for a moment, Xiao Hei raised its paw to wash its face, then leaped down and disappeared from sight.

"warn?"

On the other side, after working together to tidy up the clubroom, Fujang sat down to rest, while Uta Kayo and Kayano were sorting through the folklore books on the bookshelf.

Seeing the two of them quietly cooperating, even though Fu Jiang had already arranged a role for Jia Yezi in her mind, she was still a little annoyed.

"Let's go, stop packing. To celebrate the official establishment of our club, let's go out for a nice meal today!"

Uta Kassapa turned around upon hearing the sound and looked at Fukie, who had her hands on her hips.

"What do you want to eat?"

"Let's go!"

Before Uta Kasyapa could react, Fukie took two steps forward, took his arm, and walked towards the door.

Jia Yezi watched the two leave, a hint of longing and loneliness flashing in her eyes, before continuing to organize the books.

Years of experience have made her used to gatherings like this where no one cares about her.

However, she was still a little sad. She also wanted to be able to hold hands with Uta Kasyapa like Fukie, and she also wanted to act cute towards Kasyapa like Fukie.

But if I do that, I'll be disliked, Kasyapa-kun will dislike me, and Fukie-kun will force me to leave Kasyapa-kun.

But I also really like Kasyapa-kun, I like him so much...
I don't want to be disliked by Kasyapa-kun, and I especially don't want to be driven away from Kasyapa-kun by Fukie-kun.
What are you doing standing there?

"Eh?"

Looking at Fujang, who was leaning against the door frame and peeking out from the outside of it.

"Me me?"

"There's someone else in our club? No, there's one more. Never mind, that's not important, it's just a nominal position anyway. Let's go, what are you standing there for?"

"Really, you really want me to go?"

Fu Jiang frowned as he looked at Jia Yezi, who was standing there by herself.

She didn't have the same patience for others as she did for Uta Kasyapa, so seeing Kayano's appearance, Fukie turned and left.

"Go if you want, don't go if you don't."

"I want to go!"

Only after Fu Jiang's figure disappeared through the door did Jia Yezi, who had come to her senses, tremblingly reveal her true thoughts.

However, Fu Jiang was nowhere to be seen. Jia Yezi stood there, stunned, slowly pursing her lips, her eyes reddening as she slowly squatted down on the ground.

Why didn't you say so immediately?

Jia Yezi slowly raised her head upon hearing the sound, looking at Fu Jiang, who had her arms crossed and looked displeased.

"What are you looking at me for? Get up and walk! Seriously... what's wrong with your personality?"

After saying this, Fu Jiang turned around and walked angrily toward the door.

This time, Jia Yezi didn't hesitate. Instead, she quickly wiped away her tears and followed after him.

In the corridor, Uta Kassapa looked at Kayokawa, who was following behind Fukie like a little punching bag, and at the sulking Fukie.

"you."

"It's none of your business, don't ask."

After coldly retorting to Utakayo, Fujang grabbed him and pulled him forward.

Uta Kassapa turned to look at Kayano several times, only to receive a forced smile from Kayano indicating that she was alright.

At the Red Jade Restaurant, Jia Yezi followed Uta Kasaya and Fu Jiang timidly.

Jia Yezi was very careful as it was her first time visiting such a high-end restaurant, fearing that any action she took might cause trouble.

Led by a waiter, the group entered a private room. "You have so much?"

Before he could finish speaking, Uta Kassapa remembered that Fue controlled the Inoue family, and she probably didn't lack money.

"Order whatever you want."

He casually said something to Jia Yezi, and after Fu Jiang and the other person finished ordering, Jia Yezi still didn't move.

"You don't eat sashimi?"

When asked by Uta Kassapa, Kayokawa shook her head repeatedly and pursed her lips without saying a word.

Uta Kassapa looked bewildered, but Fukie guessed why she was hesitant to order.

"Don't worry, thanks to this idiot, when it comes to meals, whoever initiates it pays, we never split the bill. Order whatever you want."

"Hurry up, don't spoil the fun!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Fujang rolled her eyes at Jia Yezi for timidly ordering a rice ball.

Was she really the right choice? Don't let her raise the child like this.
Fu Jiang casually ordered some of Jia Yezi's signature dishes, as well as some of her own favorites, and then asked the waiter to serve the food.

Throughout the meal, Jia Yezi appeared very cautious and even took over the waiter's duties at one point, which made Utakayo feel sorry for her while also feeling quite helpless.

"I need to go to the restroom."

"Go."

As Fu Jiang responded, Jia Yezi timidly followed the waiter out.

"Jia Yezi is a bit timid, you."

Before he could finish speaking, a sharp iron skewer was pointed at Uta Kasyapa's nose.

"Eat your food and stop talking nonsense."

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After giving Uta Kasyapa a cold reprimand, Fukie wiped her mouth briefly, got up, and headed to the restroom.

"I came with a friend."

"Oh? A friend? If a friend is here, you can invite them over too!"

"Please, please don't touch me."

As soon as Fujang reached the bathroom door, he saw Jia Yezi surrounded by several middle-aged men who had drunk too much.

The malicious gazes made Jia Yezi very resistant, and she subconsciously raised her hand to cover her private parts, which only aroused more of their malice.

"Oh, don't be so scared. We're not bad people. Don't be afraid, it's just a meal. Uncle Qian will pay for it, no problem~"

Dodging the men's groping hands, Jia Yezi looked bewildered and tried to move as far as possible into a corner.

Fu Jiang stood behind, watching coldly, silently keeping track of the time.

"No, no, come any closer... Please, someone help me!!"

Hearing the cries for help, the waiter came over and tried to stop the group.

"Gentlemen, please..."

"We're from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, why aren't you letting us pass?!"

Upon hearing the words "Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare," the waiter hesitated for a second, but then worried that he might cause trouble for the store and thus be subject to an investigation by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, resulting in him losing his job.

The waiter hesitated for a moment, then quietly moved aside.

As the waiter made way for them, the middle-aged men continued to look at Jia Yezi.

"Look at you, it's just a meal. Don't worry, nothing will happen."

As he spoke, the middle-aged man in the lead put his arm around Jia Yezi's shoulder.

"Do not touch me!"

Seeing that the group was about to touch her, Jia Yezi closed her eyes, screamed, and slapped them away.

"No. Except for Kasyapa-kun, none of you may touch me."

"Hiss, you idiot! You won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences!"

Before the man could finish speaking, a sharp pain shot through his knee, and he groaned as he knelt on the ground.

The sudden noise startled Jia Yezi, who was trembling uncontrollably, and she opened her eyes to look.

"Fufu Jiang"

Fu Jiang had no time to pay attention to him. Seeing the group of middle-aged men surrounding them, Fu Jiang, with a terrifying expression, grabbed the ashtray next to her and rushed towards them.

After a while, looking at the several middle-aged men lying on the ground who were still threatening her, Fukie took out her phone and dialed Kiwa Arima's number.

"It's me. There are a few people causing trouble at Hongyu Cuisine. Please handle the aftermath."

After hanging up the phone, Fu Jiang revealed a chilling smile under the gaze of those around her.

"After doing bad things, you'll be so ashamed that you'll commit suicide, right?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Fu Jiang grabbed Jia Yezi and pushed through the crowd to walk out of the throng.

(End of this chapter)