Tokyo, but I'm a deceitful scumbag.

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Chapter 43 What's under the table? A girl, a fox, black stockings.

After some internal struggle, Asuka Tendo decided to keep her promise.

Without notifying anyone, and even using attending a funeral as an excuse to decline Maki Aoyama's invitation to hang out, he came to see the fox alone.

Standing on the side of the street, she kept muttering to herself:

It's just a monster, it's not like we haven't fought it before!

Once or twice, but not a third time. You've studied so hard; as long as you're careful, you won't be fooled a third time. Don't be afraid! The best way to eliminate fear is to face it!

I even brought my own amulet, so I can call for help anytime in case of any unexpected event!

Okay, don't be nervous, don't be nervous...

"Miss Tendo?"

"Don't be nervous!"

"what?"

Asuka Tendo quickly covered up her embarrassment with a cough, then looked up at the driver of the car parked in front of her.

"You... are the Smiling Fox?"

Because she had completely forgotten that face, the girl couldn't be sure.

The wrestler, controlled by Hideyuki Hoshino, said, "I am his friend, here to take you to the meeting place."

"Huh? Aren't we supposed to meet here?"

"Just on the street? That's a bit too hasty. We should at least find a proper place to sit down."

"That's true, but..."

"Don't worry, the place is nearby, and you're fully prepared for any unexpected events, aren't you?"

"No, that's right!"

Not wanting to be looked down upon, Asuka Tendo raised her chin and strode into the car.

Then, the car started circling around the area.

With each lap around the clock, Asuka Tendo felt more and more regretful.

Meanwhile, Hoshino Hideyuki in the sky was observing whether anyone was following them.

Belief is one thing, caution is another; they are not contradictory.

About ten minutes later, after confirming that it was safe, he had Li Shi drive the car to the entrance of a nearby coffee shop, while his main body transformed back into human form and waited to the side.

"Welcome, Miss Tendo. This is our third time meeting!"

"You... are you really a smiling fox?"

"Genuine product guaranteed!"

Cunning guy...

Asuka Tendo turned her head away, said nothing more, and followed Hideyuki Hoshino into the coffee shop.

Looking around, she found the atmosphere of the coffee shop to be quite nice.

The overall decor features warm colors, with soft lighting complementing the elegant wooden tables and chairs. Each table is adorned with a small bouquet of dried flowers and a plush toy, creating an atmosphere that instantly puts you at ease.

but……

Why are there so many couples?!

Wait, could someone mistake this fox and I for a couple?

"Miss Tendo, you don't look well. Is something wrong?"

"no!"

After giving a curt answer, Tendo Asuka ignored Hoshino Hideyuki's lead and quickly headed towards an inconspicuous corner.

After sitting down, she didn't waste any words and directly took out a small wine jar, about the size of a fist, with white background and black characters on it, from her pocket.

"This is the divine sake you requested."

"When using it, sprinkle it on the ground, then have the caster recite the incantation 'Release the spirit and return to clarity,' and finally kneel down once, and it will take effect."

Hoshino Hideyuki accepted the sake jar, examined it carefully, and then asked:

"Does this wine have to be stored in a jar?"

Asuka Tendo explained, "No need. The nurturing stage is over. Pouring them into plastic bottles won't make any difference."

"What about the incantation? Does it have to be recited consecutively? Are homophones allowed?"

"Of course you have to read it continuously without interruption. As for homophones, it's not so strict. As long as the difference isn't too big and the meaning is there, it's fine."

After the girl finished speaking, she asked in return, "Have you figured out how to make the caster recite it themselves?"

"Well, that's a secret~"

"Tch, say it or not, it's your own trouble anyway."

Asuka Tendo swung her short legs in her seat, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I have another request."

"Tell me."

"If it really is the 'Chronicle of Obscure Things' that caused this whole thing, then I want to take it back."

Hideyuki Hoshino pondered for a few seconds and nodded in agreement.

He was indeed somewhat interested in that book, but since most of his spells came from the system, his interest wasn't that great.

Most importantly, he felt that this book was likely a hot potato.

Rather than insisting, it's better to give it to the Onmyoji girl in front of me.

Of course, it can't be given away for free...

"This counts as half a favor."

"You... okay."

The girl didn't dwell on it much.

Since we're already here, we might as well go all out and risk it all.

Thus, the transaction between the two was largely completed, and surprisingly, no unexpected incidents occurred.

Asuka Tendo breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she wanted to probe further, she was at a loss for words in the face of the calm, smiling fox. After exchanging a few more words, she felt even more nervous and got up to take her leave.

Hoshino Hideyuki waved goodbye with a grin.

however.

The girl had just reached the door when she was suddenly terrified and turned back the way she came.

Hoshino Hideyuki raised an eyebrow: "Miss Tendo, what happened?"

"I didn't call that person outside! I really came alone! Also, does this shop have a back door or anything... Ah, it's too late!"

Before the fox could get any answers, Asuka Tendo grabbed his sleeve in a panic and pulled him under the table in the coffee shop.

At the same moment, the store door was pushed open, and a waiter's welcoming voice rang out, indicating that a new customer had entered.

Hideyuki Hoshino carefully experienced it...

There was a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy, but it didn't seem to be deliberately concealed...

So, what a coincidence that she ran into other Onmyoji in the Tendo Asuka circle?

"Could you explain this, Miss Tendo?"

The fox remained unperturbed, its smile unchanged, and obediently squatted under the table.

Asuka Tendo covered her forehead and whispered, "She's my partner... but I really didn't tell her anything. I even lied to her this morning and said I was going to a funeral. If she sees me here, I won't be able to explain myself..."

Seeing the girl's sincere expression, the fox chose to believe her for the time being—of course, this composure stemmed from his confidence that even if the newcomers were reinforcements, he could still escape.

The two huddled under the table, hoping the other would leave soon or find a quieter place to sit so they could slip away.

What a pity!

Perhaps it was God's way of punishing them for not ordering food earlier, because this person mistook the corner table for an empty one and walked straight over.

In the fox's vision, all he saw was a pair of long legs wrapped in sheer black stockings, wearing black high heels with bows, slowly, slowly approaching.

Finally, its owner stepped to the table and sat down gently.

Her right leg was crossed over her left, and the stockings were stretched open, revealing more of her flesh.

Her toes playfully pointed up in mid-air, causing her rounded heel to slip out of the shoe, and the high heel wobbled back and forth, revealing her smooth arch.

All of the above happened within half a meter of the fox and the girl.

The fox smiled, its eyes narrowing.

He felt that it wouldn't hurt to stay there a little longer.

Asuka Tendo felt her heart was about to jump out of her throat and then formed hand seals to release her ninjutsu!

What should I do!

They'll be found out sooner or later if they keep going like this!

She's still with that fox, how do you explain that!

In her panic, a furry paw landed on her shoulder.

"What are you afraid of? Take a deep breath, and don't resist..."

at the same time.

on the desktop.

Aoyama Maki felt an itch on her calf, as if someone was breathing on her. Feeling a little strange, she looked down...