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

"I have something I want to tell you."

"Okay."

After entering the study, Yukino Yukinoshita frowned slightly and spoke softly.

"Is the 'Sunny Doll Killer' really dead?"

Ye Xing smiled.

"How would I know? I wasn't there. Anyway, that's what the Metropolitan Police Department's announcement said."

Yukino Yukinoshita stared intently at Yohoshi's face, seemingly trying to find a flaw in his expression.

In the end, she only discovered one thing.

other side...

He is indeed very handsome.

That's all.

Yukino Yukinoshita was unable to see through Yohoshi's thoughts before, and she still is now.

"Now that the Teru Teru Bozu killer is dead, then..."

Before Yukino could finish speaking, Yohoshi nodded.

"Oh right, I forgot about that. You can move back now."

"Eh?"

Yukino Yukinoshita paused for a moment, then pursed her lips and said.

"Yes...yes, after telling my mother, I...can move back to my own home."

After saying that, Yukino Yukinoshita then spoke with a complicated expression.

"Regarding what you said before, that you would tell me the truth about the world after the investigation into the Teru Teru Bozu killer incident is over..."

"it's not finished yet."

Yoruhoshi shook his head, looked directly into Yukino's eyes, and said with a smile.

"Yukinoshita-kun, the Metropolitan Police Department's announcement made no mention of 'Masked' and others who appeared during the live stream. What are your thoughts on this?"

"Is this also one of the tests?"

"Just take it as yes."

After a moment of silence, Yukino Yukinoshita slowly spoke.

"I believe this represents the Metropolitan Police Department's attitude towards 'Masked' and others."

Night Star asked noncommittally.

What is their attitude?

"That means having no attitude."

Yukino Yukinoshita spoke as she pondered.

“As an official institution, once it mentions ‘Masked’ and the other three mysterious people in its announcement, it is tantamount to acknowledging their existence.”

"If we acknowledge their existence, then when faced with unidentified individuals who operate on the fringes of the law, regardless of public support or opposition, the Metropolitan Police Department, as an agency responsible for maintaining stability, can only take one action: issuing arrest warrants for 'Masked' and others."

"Judging from the current online buzz, due to yesterday's live broadcast and 'Masked's' remarks, the support rate for 'Masked' among Kyoto citizens has reached over 90%."

"Because of the 'Sunny Doll Killer' incident, the Metropolitan Police Department's credibility among the public had already dropped significantly. Now that they have finally killed the criminal, they have a chance to regain the public's trust."

"At such a time, sticking to old ways and showing hostility towards someone whose identity is unclear, who has broken the law but has become a hero in the hearts of the people, will only arouse dissatisfaction among the people."

"Therefore, the Metropolitan Police Department chose to ignore it."

"As long as the existence of 'Mask' is not acknowledged in official announcements, one can keep their stance ambiguous and avoid situations where they have to make a statement."

At this point, Yukino Yukinoshita paused for a moment before making her final summary.

"But what I just said is only what's on the surface."

"As an official stability maintenance agency, according to the Metropolitan Police Department's usual practice, it would be impossible to take such an unconventional measure unless someone overruled public opinion."

"This is enough to prove..."

Yukino Yukinoshita looked directly into Yohoshi's eyes and slowly began to speak.

"Within the Metropolitan Police Department, there is most likely a high-ranking, influential 'masked' supporter, or even...."

"Assistant".

171. Overload Society doesn't support idlers; everyone is my wings.

"oh..."

Yohoshi simply nodded noncommittally at Yukino Yukinoshita's analysis.

"I see. What you said makes a lot of sense."

Seeing his appearance, Yukino Yukinoshita frowned slightly, her thoughts racing.

Was Ye Xing's acting too good, or was the other person really not "masked"?

Yukino Yukinoshita also couldn't believe that a promising high school boy who could achieve first place in the Sakura Province Joint Examination would gamble his future and destiny to become a wanderer on the edge of the law.

This is completely contrary to normal human logic.

The issue is...

Is Ye Xing a normal person?

Besides, what other explanation is there?

Why did Yoshiki dare to confidently say that the Teru Teru Bozu killer would definitely lose before the Metropolitan Police Department had even issued an announcement?

Going back to the beginning, how did he dare to do that, using that interview report and several members of the Superpower Society, especially himself, as bait to lure that serial killer into a trap?

Is it madness?

Or is there some unknown reliance behind it?

Yukino Yukinoshita put aside her doubts, looked directly into Yohoshi's eyes, and slowly spoke.

"In that case, will I pass this test, or fail?"

There is no such thing as failure.

Ye Xing shook his head, then suddenly changed the subject and smiled.

"However, Yukinoshita, with your intelligence, you should have already gathered enough clues to deduce the truth of the whole matter."

"Whether it passes or not depends not on whether you can deduce it, but on whether you can believe the conclusion you have drawn after you have deduce it."

"Even if...that completely contradicts your understanding over the past ten years."

Amidst Yukino's complex expression, Yohoshi then smiled.

"Moreover, each of our internal members possesses unique and irreplaceable qualifications, which I haven't seen in you yet."

Upon hearing this, Yukino Yukinoshita's competitive spirit was ignited, and she replied calmly.

"Each one?"

“That’s right, every single one.”

"Futaba's qualifications?"

"Even when you are in the thick of it, you can still make absolutely rational analyses from an outsider's perspective."

"Yotani-san?"

"Extraordinary mental fortitude, remaining calm even when Mount Tai collapses in front of him."

"Mai-senpai?"

"Her acting skills are flawless, and she's extremely well-known. Anyone who knows her, even if it's their first meeting, wouldn't suspect she has any ill intentions, and..."

Ye Xing emphasized this point with a serious expression.

"Mai is a great cook. She takes care of all the meals for the members and is an important cook for our Supercell... the Cooking Master."

Yukino Yukinoshita really wanted to complain.

You were just talking about the cook, right?

Even someone as gentle and poised as Mai-senpai would be furious if she heard that title, right?

"Where is that Touma-san... no, that day?"

Yukino Yukinoshita changed her mind halfway through her question.

She had a vague idea of ​​the answer.

However, Yukino Yukinoshita is afraid.

She couldn't believe it if Yohoshi herself admitted that Amano Hina was a psychic with the ability to change the weather...

How should I react?

Yukino Yukinoshita appears to have a very straightforward personality; one could say she speaks her mind directly.

But when faced with questions she can't answer, she subconsciously chooses to escape.

Like an ostrich.

"Touma Kazusa? She plays the piano very well, and because of her family background, she says some sharp things that normal people wouldn't dare to say, even when she's talking to me."

Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her lips, thinking to herself that Yohoshi's words made a lot of sense.

Every member who is able to attend internal meetings possesses unique qualifications.

but...

Are these members really that good?

Compared to these members, each with their own strengths, what's truly remarkable is bringing together these eccentric individuals with diverse personalities—people who would be considered difficult to get along with by ordinary people—into a club and working towards the same goal.

Ye Xing, who was able to do all of this, is the most crucial core figure.