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

"From what you're saying, it seems you have feelings for her?"

"Dad, don't talk nonsense."

Just as Yagami Soichiro was about to say something more, he heard an unexpected name from Yagami Sōyū.

"Brother Yexing has a girlfriend, how could I possibly steal her away? I couldn't possibly steal her away anyway."

237 The Methods of Manipulating People's Hearts, The Sun Maiden on the Verge of Disappearance

Soichiro Yagami clenched his fists tighter, his face stiffening.

"You just said... what's the name of your brother's friend?"

"Brother Ye Xing is even more handsome than my brother, but their personalities are completely different. I don't know how those two became friends..."

"Sobu High School?"

"Hey? Dad, you know him? He's a first-year student at Soubu High School, and he even ranked first in the Sakura Province Joint Examination."

Soichiro Yagami had no time to answer his daughter's question; at that moment, he felt dizzy and his brain was spinning.

The fact that her son's new friend was actually that Ye Xing?

Now, in Yagami Soichiro's heart, even if he wasn't 100% certain, he was 90% sure that Yosei was the "mask" who always appeared in the incidents.

His own son...

Are you friends with "Mask"?

Isn't this too outrageous?

If Night Star is truly "Mask," what is she trying to do?

Using his own son to threaten him, so he wouldn't betray the other party?

Souichirou Yagami frowned in thought, his mind racing, but in the end he shook his head and rejected the idea.

Will not.

From Yagami Soichiro's perspective, whether it's Yosei, "Mask," or even if they are the same person, the other party would not do such a despicable thing as threatening his family's lives.

Besides, there's absolutely no need for this. Haven't I gained their trust yet?

As Yagami Souichirou pondered, he hesitated and asked the question on the other end of the phone.

"Zhuang Yu, don't you think... that Ye Xing is befriending your brother with some kind of ulterior motive?"

"Purpose?"

Ye Shenzhuangyu, on the other end of the phone, was stunned for a moment, then chuckled.

"Please, Dad, Ye Xing is the top student in the provincial college entrance exam, and his girlfriend is none other than former national idol actress Mai Sakurajima. How could he possibly have any designs on my brother?"

"Then why...why would Yue, who has never been particularly close to others, suddenly..."

"Isn't this simple?"

Yagami Souichirou gave an answer that was unexpected by Yagami Souichirou, but completely reasonable.

"Isn't it normal for two outstanding people like them to understand each other and become true friends?"

Soichiro Yagami was taken aback by what he heard.

Yes.

That seems to be the case.

As the saying goes, no one knows a son better than his father.

Although Soichiro Yagami and Light Yagami didn't interact much, he knew that his son, who seemed gentle and easy-going and kind to everyone, was actually a self-important and even arrogant person.

From childhood to adulthood, Light Yagami has always had very good relationships with his classmates and teachers.

But that's about it.

I can get along with anyone, but I can't really call anyone a friend.

Souichirou Yagami was fully aware of this, but he was powerless to interfere.

Because he really didn't know anyone as outstanding as his son, or even anyone of the same age and at the same level.

Now that I think about it carefully, putting aside the suspected "mask" identity...

Souichirou Yagami exchanged a few casual words with Sōyū Yagami, then hung up the phone and placed his hand on the mouse next to the computer screen, scrolling through web pages.

The feature article above was also written by Natsumi Suga, but it wasn't about him.

The top scorer in the joint entrance exam, yet chose to enroll at Zongwu High School! The one who truly understands the 'mask'?

This report, written by Natsumi Suga, is based on the interview with Yohoshi.

She ranked first in the Sakura Province Joint Examination, gave up her future at Shuchiin Academy, and unwilling to be bound by it, she enrolled in the unremarkable Soubu High School. In the joint examination, she defeated all the first-year students at Shuchiin Academy, including the eldest daughter of the Shinomiya Foundation, Kaguya Shinomiya, a genius.

This long list of titles is only about achievements.

That's far from all.

A person with a strong sense of justice who directly criticized the Teru Teru Bozu Killer offers a completely new perspective on the "Masked" character's actions and motives. He is neither a hero nor a criminal, but simply acts according to his own will...

Looking at these labels alone, even Soichiro Yagami has to admit it.

Night Star is excellent.

It could even be said that she is the most outstanding among her peers in the entire Sakura Prefecture.

His son, Light Yagami, was slightly less outstanding, but still very good.

They're the same age and both possess exceptional talent, but their personalities are completely different. One acts like a model student, while the other is an abstract character who throws a smutty party in the freezer with several girls and older women...

But isn't it normal for two people who share common interests to become friends?

Yagami Souyu's idea was simple, but also reasonable.

I'm probably overthinking it...

Soichiro Yagami had a vague guess in his mind. After all, as the head of the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the Metropolitan Police Department and the head of the Special Operations Group, he knew the information about all the incidents since the appearance of "Masked".

only...

He was completely unwilling to think about that direction, nor dared to consider such a possibility.

His own son, aspiring to be like him, joining the Metropolitan Police Department...

How could it be "Kira"?

..........

Meanwhile, on the campus of Zongwu High School.

"Futaba, Mai, and Yukinoshita."

Watching Kaguya Shinomiya and Ai Hayasaka leave, Yohoshi stood up, stretched, and chuckled.

"I'll leave this puberty syndrome issue to you. If you encounter any difficulties, come to me."

Yukino Yukinoshita frowned slightly, puzzled.

"how about you?"

"I?"

Ye Xing waved his hand dismissively.

"I have more important things to deal with."

I guess...

Yukinoshita looked at Yohoshi with a smile and said softly.

"Among the important things you mentioned, is helping me increase my power not included?"

"Um... this... wait a couple of days?"

Yukinoshita Haruno smiled and nodded.

"That's possible, but you'll have to make up for the time you missed."

"Hey, eh, eh."

Sakurajima Mai couldn't take it anymore. She reached out and tapped the table, looking displeased.

Why should all the time be given to you?

Yukinoshita asked in a half-smile.

"How about we all go together? I'm fine with anything."

Mai Sakurajima blushed upon hearing this and instantly gave in.

Yukino Yukinoshita looked completely bewildered.

"What exactly are you talking about?"

Rio Futaba pushed up her glasses, a hint of helplessness in her eyes, and sighed.

"You don't need to know about saving the world... at least not for now."

.........

Later that afternoon, inside Suga's editorial studio.

Suga Natsumi sat at her computer desk, looking at the two reports she had written on the webpage, and was overjoyed at the heated discussions they had sparked.

It’s so cool! It’s so cool!

Since becoming a media professional, Suga Natsumi has never felt as good as she has during this period.

As a proper university graduate, it may be difficult to find a job in Sakura Prefecture, but if Suga Natsumi really wants to find a job, after a period of setbacks, she will most likely be able to find a company with a salary that meets her requirements.

She became a self-media writer mainly out of interest.

but...

This road is not easy to travel.

Before meeting Yoru, Suga Natsumi had even considered changing careers completely, because her recent income was barely enough to survive.