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

Ye Xing shook his head and smiled.

"For me, it was really quite torturous."

"Huh? Torture? You think...."

A hint of disappointment flickered in Yotsuya Miko's golden eyes as she spoke apologetically.

Do you think... watching horror movies is boring...?

"That's not true."

Yoruichi gently pinched Yotsuya Miko's cheek, squatted down slightly, looked directly into her golden eyes, and once again unleashed his signature move: a straight-ball attack.

"Nothing is boring when I'm with you."

Yotsuya Miko's face flushed slightly, her eyes sparkled, and the corners of her lips turned up as she mustered her courage and nodded.

"Me too, when I'm with you, I don't feel bored or scared."

After a while, once all the other audience members who had come out of the screening room had left, Yotsuya Miko couldn't help but speak up again out of curiosity.

"Then why would you say that watching a movie is torture?"

"Jianzi, you still don't understand how I feel."

Ye Xing replied earnestly, looking quite moved.

"Imagine such delicious-looking food is waving around in front of me, but I can't eat it and can only look at it longingly. Isn't that torture?"

"Forehead..."

Yotsuya Miko was speechless for a moment.

It has to be you.

When people watch horror movies, they're all sweating profusely, tense, scared, and their hearts are pounding.

Good for you.

Are you getting hungry just looking at yourself?

........

After leaving the movie theater, Yotsuya Miko smiled.

"Since you're hungry, shall we find a place to eat first?"

"Sure, you can come to my house for a meal."

Upon hearing Yoshihoshi say the words "go home," Yotsuya Miko suddenly felt a strange sense of tension.

To go... or not to go?

Wait a moment.

This is not a multiple-choice question at all.

Since I finally have the chance, of course I have to go!

"Then...then..."

Just as Yotsuya Miko was about to suggest going to Yohoshi's house, she suddenly saw a large crowd gathered not far ahead on the street, looking quite lively.

"Go and see?"

"Well, let's go and have a look."

Yotsuya Miko held Yosei's hand, and the two of them went over together to see what had happened.

Upon approaching, the scene that came into view left Yotsuya Miko unsure of what to think, and her expression became quite complicated.

On the transparent glass shelves of a shop, dozens of exquisitely crafted figurines were displayed.

This is not unusual.

Although Kyoto's overall atmosphere leans towards antiquity and tradition, unlike the trendy Tokyo, it is still a commercial district and there are bound to be many products that young people like.

only...

Looking at the person wearing a black coat and a pure black mask, some masks had white smiley patterns on them, while others were just plain black. The hem of the coat was also specially made to look like burning flames, flowing in a way. Yotsuya Miko looked at Yoruhoshi beside her with a complicated expression and lowered her voice.

"Um... you've been put on the shelf."

Ye Xing pointed to a figurine on the shelf, wearing a pure white coat with light gold patterns, and replied with a smile.

"You've been put on the spot too."

Yotsuya Miko examined it carefully and murmured to herself.

"It's not just you and me, but several of them too... they've all been made into figurines..."

Ye Xing nodded in deep agreement.

"Well, I must say, you did a pretty good job."

He didn't lower his voice deliberately when he said this. The person at the shop entrance, who seemed to be the owner, heard this and immediately replied enthusiastically.

"Brother, you have great taste."

"Let me tell you, although there are many 'Kamen Rider' figures in Kyoto now, the ones here are the best quality, and they are always limited editions."

"That's it..."

Ye Xing nodded noncommittally and smiled.

"Will anyone buy it?"

The boss waved his hand dismissively.

"Hey, what you're saying. While there might be some left over from the other styles, the ones featuring 'Kamen Rider' himself sold out instantly."

Upon hearing this, Miko Yotsuya's lips twitched slightly.

It is clear.

She, along with Mai Sakurajima and Rio Futaba, were all included in the "other styles" category.

But thinking about it carefully, this is quite normal.

After the last live television broadcast, coupled with Ye Xing's speech that completely shattered the pride of the "Sunny Doll Killer"—a speech that was righteous, indignant, and extremely aggressive...

It's no surprise that "Masked" is very popular.

Who is the most popular idol in Kyoto right now?

It's a "mask"!

"You know what..."

The boss took a good look at Ye Xing, who was dressed in black casual clothes and had a tall and straight figure, and laughed heartily.

"Your figure is perfect for 'Masked' cosplay, and you're handsome enough too."

With that, he returned to the shop, took out a box, and handed it to Ye Xing.

"So, this 'Masked' figure is yours."

"Huh? Is this really okay? You're being too polite."

Seeing Yoshihoshi refuse the offer while taking the box directly, Yotsuya Miko was speechless.

You're very polite in your words, but you're quite fast in your actions.

"Oh, it's nothing."

The boss had a very generous and hospitable demeanor.

"Anyway, all the proceeds from the sale of these figurines will be donated to the families of the victims in the Teru Teru Bozu Killer case. It's not about making money. We hit it off today, so it's no problem to give you one. Just support 'Masked' more in the future."

"rest assured."

Ye Xing smiled and said softly.

“I’m the number one fan of ‘Masked’.”

........

Just as the owner said, the "Masked" figurines sold out in just a few minutes.

To Yotsuya Miko's surprise, the second best-selling item was not her, nor Rio Futaba, nor Mai Sakurajima.

Instead, it was a figurine made by a mysterious person she had never seen before, dressed in a gorgeous white gown-like outfit.

Yotsuya Miko felt a little ashamed that her image from the mission had been made into a figurine, but it wasn't too bad.

After all, judging from their appearance, all the members, including "Masked", look like men.

When making the figurines, their disguised appearances are naturally used as a reference.

"However, 'Masked' is really popular."

Yotsuya Miko looked at Yohoshi beside her and chuckled softly, covering her mouth.

"He's already a hero in Kyoto, his popularity is high enough for him to debut as an idol, right?"

Ye Xing waved his hand dismissively.

"It doesn't matter, I'm not interested in it."

Just as the two were about to turn and leave, a petite figure wearing roller shoes, sliding across the ground, suddenly bumped into Ye Xing's arms.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch... I'm sorry."

The girl, wearing a black blindfold that only revealed her left eye, had tears in her eyes. She whispered an apology to Ye Xing, then immediately looked at the shop owner standing at the entrance, appearing very anxious.

"That... 'Masked' figure! I want to buy it!"

176. Tears welling in Miko Yotsuya's eyes, the "Grim Reaper" on the Shinkansen.

Hearing the girl's words and seeing the expectant look on her cute little face, the boss scratched his head and said apologetically.

"Sorry, we've already sold out."

"Huh... how could this happen..."