In this crossover anime, I fight against the supernatural in my everyday world.

"Then what do I take you for? Xingn..."

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Mai Sakurajima knew Yohoshi too well. As soon as he opened his mouth, she knew what outrageous things he was going to say, so she quickly raised her hand and tried to cover his mouth.

Before she could react, Ye Xing grabbed her hand and laughed.

"Just kidding. Of course I know what you mean, holding hands."

When he held Mai Sakurajima's hand, the slight resentment that had just arisen in her heart was instantly washed away by the sweetness. She pretended to be very calm and gave a soft hum.

"Hmph, at least you know what's good for you. Let's go home."

Mai Sakurajima's lips are harder to suppress than an AK.

As they walked, she went from holding hands to hugging Ye Xing's entire arm.

It was almost 2 a.m., and there were hardly any pedestrians on the street. Even if they noticed the two of them, they wouldn't pay special attention to Mai Sakurajima's appearance; they would just assume they were a couple immersed in happiness.

Although Mai Sakurajima doesn't like staying up late, she finds it nice to occasionally enjoy time like this, walking together on the street.

The only pity is...

Mai Sakurajima stole a glance at Yoshi's profile under the dim streetlights, and thought shyly to herself.

Unfortunately, Saki Kawasaki hasn't finished making the costume yet.

Otherwise tonight...

Thinking of this, Mai Sakurajima suddenly remembered that she needed someone to help her measure the dimensions of her various body parts.

Just as she was about to ask Ye Xing for help, she suddenly saw a woman in a suit and skirt, with long black hair, standing downstairs in her apartment building. She looked very capable.

The moment Mai Sakurajima saw the other person's face clearly, she froze.

"Come back so late?"

The woman, wearing high heels, slowly walked up to Mai Sakurajima.

Sakurajima Mai's eyes showed nervousness. When she saw that the other person was staring at the part of her arm that was holding Yohoshi's, she subconsciously wanted to let go.

But after calming down, she didn't let go of Ye Xing's arms; instead, she hugged him even tighter.

"Ok?"

Seeing that Mai Sakurajima had not let go or offered any explanation, a strange light flashed in the woman's eyes as she looked at Yoruhoshi and slowly spoke.

"I am Mai Sakurajima's mother and also her manager. May I ask who you are?"

Upon hearing her mother's question, Mai Sakurajima unconsciously tightened her grip on Yohoshi's arm.

From the moment they met, everything seemed to fall into place naturally.

It seems like we've never actually established a relationship.

Given Ye Xing's personality, would she say something abstract to her mother at this moment?

"My name is Yohoshi. I'm Mai Sakurajima's junior and also her boyfriend."

Upon hearing the word "boyfriend," Mai Sakurajima's mother frowned slightly, her expression showing displeasure.

She looked at her daughter and said with a serious expression.

"Mai, don't you understand that dating can affect your acting career..."

Mai Sakurajima raised her hand, stopping her mother from saying anything more.

She glanced at Ye Xing beside her, her eyes filled with tenderness, and spoke softly.

"Wait a moment, I'll take care of it right away."

"it is good."

Mai Sakurajima released Yosei's arm, took two steps forward, and looked directly at her mother.

At that moment, she seemed to have mustered all her courage and spoke, word by word.

"Perhaps one day, I will continue to be an actor."

Upon hearing this, before her mother could even speak, Mai Sakurajima changed her tone, adopting a very serious, even forceful, attitude.

"But the agent will definitely not be you."

"Moreover, Night Star is my lover."

"Even if it has a serious impact on my acting career, I will never break up with him or hide the news from him."

"That's all I have to say."

"Please don't bother me anymore in the future."

After saying these words, seeing her mother initially stunned, then gradually become incredulous, as if she didn't believe that she dared to speak to her in such a forceful tone, Mai Sakurajima grabbed Yosei's hand and ran into the apartment building.

Once inside the elevator, as the two metal doors slowly closed, Mai Sakurajima breathed a sigh of relief.

"Not bad."

Hearing Yoru's smiling praise, Sakurajima Mai tilted her head back, looking slightly pleased.

"Of course, that's how a mature senior handles things. You should watch carefully and learn from her."

Mai Sakurajima had wanted to tell her mother those words for a long time.

My acting career is not a tool for my mother to use to gain favor.

Mai Sakurajima loves acting, or rather, she loves the meaning she brings to others through her acting career.

But now, she has found something more meaningful.

Fight against the supernatural and protect Kyoto City.

Just as Mai Sakurajima parted her lips, about to say something more, a woman's voice, softly laughing, suddenly echoed in her mind.

"Have you finally made up your mind?"

As the woman's voice rang out, the lights in the elevator began to flash incessantly.

"Don't let anyone's opinions restrict you from doing what you want to do."

"Whether it's the mother, the father, or the enthusiastic fans."

"The Mai Sakurajima that these people see is a part of you."

"There is no need to make a special distinction."

"From this moment on, act on what you believe in."

"Here, I call forth my true name."

As the voice echoed in her mind, Mai Sakurajima's delicate face seemed shrouded in a thin mist under the flickering lights of the elevator.

She took a deep breath, slightly parted her pink lips, and whispered.

"Here, I call forth your true name."

"Break free from your restraints, Suzuhiko-hime!"

The moment she uttered the name Suzuhiko-hime, Mai Sakurajima felt the same feeling that Miko Yotsuya and Rio Futaba had both experienced.

Deep inside, it felt as if there was always a heavy iron lock.

And right now.

The lock is broken.

A beautiful woman dressed in a light pink gauze dress, like a dancer, with a hair ornament like a jade ring and several bells, with a beautiful and delicate face, a graceful figure, and fair skin, appeared behind Sakurajima Mai.

"finally..."

Mai Sakurajima looked somewhat tired, but the joy in her eyes was undeniable.

"I have finally... awakened the ability to materialize my soul."

With her mother's unexpected visit today, Mai Sakurajima finally broke through the last barrier in her heart and faced her true self.

As an idol actress, Mai Sakurajima faced not only pressure from her mother but also the adoration and love of numerous fans, all of which felt like shackles binding her.

She once thought that as long as the world forgot about "Sakurajima Mai", all of this would be resolved.

The problem of puberty syndrome was resolved with Ye Xing's help.

However, Mai Sakurajima still didn't realize the most important point.

Her experiences as an actress over those years are also part of who she is.

As long as she continues to deny and resist this identity as a former national idol actress, she will never truly be facing her real self.

It wasn't until that very moment that Mai Sakurajima finally completed her transformation.

"As expected of you, Mai-senpai."

Hearing Yoru's smiling praise, Sakurajima Mai pursed her lips and returned the smile.

"Hey, this seems to be the first time you've called me 'senior'?"

"This is just a reward to show my admiration for your awakening of the ability to materialize your soul."

"Hmph, who wants your reward?"

As soon as Mai Sakurajima uttered those words, her true soul form, Suzuhiko-hime, slowly approached Yoru-sei, exuding a captivating fragrance. Beneath her semi-transparent gauze dress, large expanses of snow-white skin were visible, and her breath was as fragrant as orchids.

"How about rewarding me too?"

"Hey, what did you say?!"

Seeing her own soul form utter such shameless, even blatantly seductive words in front of Yoru, Mai Sakurajima's pretty face instantly turned bright red, and she immediately dispelled the other party's summons.

It wasn't until Suzuhiko disappeared that Mai Sakurajima felt the dizziness in her brain and the weakness and exhaustion in her body.

"Making the soul a tangible form...it's exhausting."

Mai Sakurajima had heard Rio Futaba and Miko Yotsuya describe how much physical and mental energy was consumed when she first used Soul Manifestation.

Only after experiencing it firsthand did she realize that Miko and Futaba were not exaggerating at all.

Just by summoning the true form of the soul, without even fighting the evil spirit, Mai Sakurajima felt completely exhausted.

"Um..."