"Let's get back to business."

Ye Xing looked at the members present and smiled.

"Then let's set the destination for the trip as Tokyo. Let everyone from the Supergroup participate as much as possible. Saki will handle the contact with Kitagawa-san, and Yui will handle the contact with Yukinoshita-san."

"OK."

"That's settled then. Futaba, Miko, Yui, Mai, Menma, the five of you come with me. The rest of you are free to do as you please."

.......

Meanwhile, at Yukino's house.

"And this... should be put up too."

Yukino Yukinoshita stood in the living room, muttering to herself.

The wall in front of her was covered with dozens of printed documents.

Some are reports from online self-media, while others are official announcements from the Metropolitan Police Department.

Arranged in chronological order, from early to late.

Crime rate surges in Kyoto! Serious incidents occur frequently!

Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau Chief Soichiro Yagami issued a notice advising Kyoto residents to reduce nighttime outings and avoid secluded areas.

A major case that has shocked the Sakura Prefecture! A hostage situation at a Kyoto municipal kindergarten!

A miracle has occurred! No teachers or students at the kindergarten were injured, and all kidnappers were shot dead at the scene! Aside from the building collapsing from the explosion, there was no other damage!

The Kyoto City Museum was intruded upon by unidentified individuals. The Metropolitan Police Department responded swiftly and effectively, ensuring the safety of national treasures, including Onimaru Kunitsuna!

Bloody Scene of a Violent Gang! Two Heroes of Justice, or a Gang Feud?

Interview with those involved in the tram shutdown: The armed man in black appearing in the tunnel? The hero who saved the tram, or the culprit behind the trolley malfunction?

"The Mask is More Than Just a Legend! In-Depth Analysis of Kyoto TV's Live Broadcast: A Dark Hero vs. a Serial Killer in a Rainy Night!"

.......

These news reports were all collected and compiled by Yukino Yukinoshita.

For the past week, she hasn't left the house except to go to the convenience store to buy things; she has devoted herself entirely to it.

"The rise in crime rates..."

Yukino Yukinoshita circled the first news article and Souichirou Yagami's announcement, then looked at the report about the Kyoto Municipal Kindergarten incident and muttered to herself.

"Holding a kindergarten hostage at gunpoint is a mentally unstable act...it doesn't make sense."

"If 'The Mask' is involved in all these strange events..."

"This guy's logic, on the whole, leans towards justice... chaotic goodness?"

Yukino Yukinoshita analyzed the situation in her mind, and she also noticed something.

According to rumors circulating online, only "Masked" appeared in the Kyoto Municipal Kindergarten incident.

When the violent gang incident occurred, eyewitnesses at the scene said that in addition to "Masked Man," there was another mysterious person of similar height, about 1.8 meters, dressed in gorgeous white clothing.

In the recent Teru Teru Bozu Killer incident, four people appeared on the live stream, not including the person in the white, gorgeous outfit.

Leaving aside the possibility of changing clothes and adjusting height at will for camouflage.

Based on normal logic, there are at least four identifiable assistants around "Mask".

There's a subtle feeling about the snow beneath the snow.

As time goes by, the number of capable assistants around the other party gradually increases.

But...

Is the "Masked" organization's mission to combat criminals in Kyoto, or is it fighting against some unknown culprit behind Kyoto's rising crime rate?

Even for Yukino Yukinoshita, it's impossible to deduce someone's motives based solely on online rumors and a few words in news reports.

only...

Yukino Yukinoshita glanced at the three news reports that she had placed side by side.

An accident-prone construction site? A cursed construction company in Chiba Prefecture?

Yukinoshita Construction Company resumes office building construction after taking on the project, marking its first step into Chiba Prefecture!

A sensational move in the Sakura Province! Promotion of former national idol actress Mai Sakurajima? The deep connections of Yukinoshita Company!

Yukino Yukinoshita carefully observed the three news reports.

The content of these three news reports has absolutely nothing to do with "masks".

However, if Yohoshi was involved in these events in some unknown way, then Yukino's long-standing doubts would be answered.

Why does the other person know her older sister, Haruno? How did they get in touch with Mai Sakurajima, a senior student? And why did Mai Sakurajima, who has been retired from the entertainment industry for a long time, suddenly appear to promote the completion site of Yukinoshita Company?

Everything is connected.

Just then, Yukino Yukinoshita's phone rang.

She answered the phone and spoke in her usual calm tone.

"Hello."

"What do you mean, 'hello'..."

Yui Yuigahama on the other end of the phone chuckled to herself.

"Yukino, didn't you save my phone number? Why are you being so polite as if you don't recognize me?"

"This is basic etiquette."

"Sigh, you're always like this."

Yui Yuigahama made a sarcastic remark before smiling and speaking.

"Hey, we just decided that since we have time during summer vacation, the whole club will go on a trip to Tokyo together. Hai Meng has already agreed, and we're just missing you. Can you come with us? Please, please."

"I just..."

Yukino Yukinoshita has never been interested in these so-called group activities.

Just as she was about to refuse, she glanced at the various news reports she had collected over the past few days, remained silent for a few seconds, and then said calmly.

"it is good."

"Huh? Really? That's great!"

Yui Yuigahama smiled sweetly.

"I'll call you when we set a specific time. That's all, bye~"

"OK Bye Bye."

After hanging up the phone, Yukino Yukinoshita looked at the news report on the wall and muttered to herself.

"A relationship without any pretense...can only exist within the Superpower Company...?"

........

An hour later, on the commercial street.

"Old Deng, I'm here again~"

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Oda Noto looked up and saw Yohoshi walking in with a swagger, followed by Sakurajima Mai, Futaba Rio, Yotsuya Miko, and Yuigahama Yui. He couldn't help but shake his head helplessly.

"You're all here? Did you come here to have a tea party?"

Yui Yuigahama waved and smiled sheepishly.

"Um... I'm so sorry to bother you again."

"Oh, it's nothing, it's nothing~"

Oda Noto waved his hand and returned the greeting with a smile.

What would you like to drink, tea? Or a beverage?

Plain water is fine.

"Okay, I'll go pour it for you."

The people present were all quite familiar with Oda Noto.

Although Yui Yuigahama was a newly awakened psychic, in the early days of the Superpower Society, she also had a part-time job of comparing the exorcism requests from the school with those from Oda Noto, identifying the areas most likely to have real paranormal events, and then handing them over to Miko Yotsuya.

This is what is known as information filtering, and it is naturally no stranger to Oda Noto.

"You're here again."

Hearing the commotion outside, the godmother, who had been resting inside, also came out.

Ye Xing revealed a meaningful smile.

"Wow, you're living together already? Like old folks?"

"You brat, don't talk nonsense."

The godmother rolled her eyes and said something in an annoyed tone, but then she paused for a moment and turned her gaze to the four women standing behind Ye Xing.

"You four..."

The godmother took out a stack of tarot cards from her bosom and arranged them into a fan shape with extremely skillful movements, then spoke in a deep voice.

"You four, each draw one."

Mai Sakurajima and the others looked at each other in bewilderment. In the end, Miko Yotsuya was the first to step forward and carefully draw a tarot card.

"strength."

The godmother, looking thoughtful, stared directly into Yotsuya Miko's golden eyes and slowly began to speak.

"From you, I sensed courage, bold decision-making, and unwavering willpower."

"And also, the courage to overcome inner fear and stop being timid."

"The power of the reversed position has been transformed into the upright position."

Upon hearing her godmother's analysis, Yotsuya Miko exclaimed in surprise.

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