The doctor advised that although Makinohara Shoko had been discharged from the hospital, she should not engage in strenuous exercise or be subjected to any stimulation.

If we were to fight against evil spirits...

It seems like both doctor's orders would be violated.

Again.

Exorcism is not child's play; it's a real life-threatening matter. How can you bring a child along?

At times like these, Mai Sakurajima demonstrates her exceptional emotional intelligence.

She stepped forward and patted Makinohara Shoko's head, smiling sweetly.

"We can't take you with us for exorcisms, but there are many other fun things to do, like fireworks displays or swimming at the beach. We'd be happy to take you with us, of course, with your parents' permission."

When Makinohara Shoko heard that she couldn't exorcise demons, she felt a little disappointed, but when she heard about the fireworks festival and the seaside, she couldn't help but smile.

"Yeah, it's a deal."

Because Makinohara Shoko suffers from congenital heart disease, her parents dote on her and grant her every request, as long as it's not too unreasonable.

If she said she wanted to go out with a group of high school students, her parents definitely wouldn't agree.

But with Mai Sakurajima around, the situation is different.

After all, Mai Sakurajima was a former national idol actress, and Shoko Makinohara's parents had watched her dramas and could even be considered half fans.

Shoko Makinohara thought to herself that her family would definitely agree if she went out with him.

Thinking of this, she glanced at the members of the Superpower Society standing in front of her and asked casually with curiosity.

"Huh? Brother Yexing didn't come today?"

Not only Yohoshi, but Touma Kazusa also didn't come to the hospital today.

Only these two are missing from the internal membership of the Superpower Society.

Of course, Makinohara Shoko had never met Touma Kazusa.

"Oh, him."

Amano Hina replied casually.

He said he had something to do today and wouldn't be coming.

"Oh, that's how it is..."

Upon hearing this, both Makinohara Shoko and Menma, who was sitting next to her with her two fair legs swinging, couldn't help but show a hint of disappointment.

They longed to see the night star.

I want to see the other person transform again.

"Right, let's get down to business."

Mai Sakurajima walked up to Menma, bent down slightly, and smiled gently.

"Menma, would you like to stay at my house?"

"Eh?"

Upon hearing this question, Menma did not answer directly, but instead glanced at Makinohara Shoko beside her.

The latter pursed her lips, a hint of reluctance in her eyes.

However, Makinohara Shoko's personality was much more mature than that of her peers. Even though she was reluctant to part with Menma, she still nodded.

"Hmm... My parents are both at home, and if Menma stays by my side all the time, it'll easily arouse suspicion... And if she stays with Mai-neechan... Menma might also..."

At this point, Makinohara Shoko stopped and did not continue.

She had already heard some information about evil spirits and ghosts from Rio Futaba.

This includes resolving attachments from one's past life and completing the process of passing away peacefully.

Shoko Makinohara knows that she is just a child, and it would be very difficult for her to help Menma resolve her obsessions from her past life.

As the saying goes.

Humans and ghosts are on different paths.

Although Makinohara Shoko was reluctant to see Menma disappear, Menma was not human after all.

Eventually, we will have to part ways.

"Then it's settled."

Mai Sakurajima smiled, then looked at Shoko Makinohara sitting on the hospital bed, her eyes showing concern.

"But... what about Shoko's psychic abilities...?"

Shoko Makinohara's current situation is exactly the same as that of Miko Yotsuya in the past.

They can see evil spirits and ghosts, and even attract evil spirits, but they themselves do not have the power to fight them.

Although Makinohara Shoko is more mature than her peers, it's unrealistic to expect her to remain calm and composed when faced with sudden, terrifying evil spirits like Yotsuya Miko.

More importantly.

Shoko Makinohara has a heart condition.

What if this scares someone into having a problem?

However, Mai Sakurajima, Rio Futaba, and Miko Yotsuya could not possibly go to live with Shoko Makinohara at her house.

Besides, they also need to investigate clues related to the killer of the Teru Teru Bozu doll.

Just then, the eight-foot-tall man squatting in the corner spoke.

"How about... I go and keep Xiangzi company?"

Futaba Rio said thoughtfully.

"That's a good idea. Xiangzi's parents are just ordinary people and can't see you."

Then, Rio Futaba changed the subject.

"However, Xiangzi's constitution makes him easily attract the attention of powerful evil spirits. Can you guarantee you can handle that?"

"Yeah, sure."

The eight-foot-tall man nodded, a naive smile appearing on his face.

"My boss has trained me many times, and now I've become very strong. Ordinary evil spirits don't dare to come near me."

Upon hearing this, Makinohara Shoko and Menma asked in unison, expressing their curiosity.

"Training? What kind of training?"

Rio Futaba sighed softly and said earnestly.

"Don't be curious about this kind of thing."

.........

Meanwhile, at Zongwu High School, in the activity room of the Chaoliang Society.

"Eh~"

When Yohoshi entered, she saw Yukino Yukinoshita sitting there, reading a light novel.

"Isn't this Yukino Yukinoshita, who ranked 21st in the joint exam? Aren't you in a hurry to go back today?"

Upon hearing the number twenty-one, Yukino's eyes visibly flickered.

What she cared about wasn't losing to those nineteen students from Shuchiin Academy.

Yukino is competitive, but she needs to be selective about who she's with.

She completely disregarded the group of self-important students at Shuchiin Academy.

But there is one math problem.

What is 21 minus 1?

It equals twenty.

This is the huge gap in academic ability between her and Ye Xing.

These can no longer be called competitors; they are simply on different levels.

"You must be feeling pretty smug right now, Ye Xing."

Upon hearing Yukino Yukinoshita's words, Yohoshi's frivolous smile vanished instantly, replaced by a bored expression as he casually sat down by the window.

"Smug? Not at all. I will definitely be number one. There will be no surprises in this matter. Since there is no possibility of failure, then naturally, this expected victory will not cause me the slightest emotional change."

Yukino Yukinoshita sighed softly.

"You're really arrogant."

Ye Xing smiled and replied casually.

"I'm just telling the truth."

After a brief silence, Yukino Yukinoshita tucked her hair behind her ear and spoke softly.

"Um... about this joint exam... thank you very much."

"Thank you for what?"

Ye Xing waved his hand and said calmly.

"Didn't I say that even without you, I would still get first place in the joint exam?"

Yukino Yukinoshita nodded noncommittally, her expression slightly hesitant, before finally speaking.

"Then... what about what you said to Shuchiin-sensei? Like, that Soubu High is the best school? And that Hiratsuka-sensei is the best teacher?"

"Oh, this."

Contrary to Yukino's expectations, Yohoshi nodded directly and admitted it without any hesitation when faced with this question.

"Those words were indeed said to solve your problem."

"this..."

Before Yukino Yukinoshita could say anything, Yohoshi held up five fingers and shook them.

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