Tokyo, but I'm a deceitful scumbag.

"Master Ruyifang?!"

"Haha, that's right, it's me! Long time no see, old friend~"

An equally aged voice came from the dice.

But unlike the Tengu, that voice spoke in a light and cheerful tone, like a child.

Old Tengu's expression darkened.

"What do you want from me... wait, how did you find me..."

"Don't be nervous, I won't do anything to you, and I won't spread rumors after we get out. You know I always keep my word."

The dice shook as it said, "Here's the thing. I recently reopened a gambling den in the mortal world called Cloud Sea Gambling Den. Because it's only been open for a short time, we don't have enough manpower and we lack someone to keep things in check."

"That's why I thought of you, Brother Chiyu. You escaped early, so why don't you lend a hand? There are many benefits..."

The old celestial dog remained silent for a long while before speaking in a deep voice:

"I'm sorry, Master Ruyi."

"I have other important matters to attend to and cannot spare the time. I will definitely visit the gambling den once I am done with these matters."

The die rolled over, revealing one side at the top.

"Important matter? What important matter? Are you playing house with underage humans while holding the remnants of the Inari God?"

"This is so boring, so incredibly boring!"

"Don't you love gambling? Why don't you come to my gambling den? Come on, come on!"

After being surrounded by the childish noise of the dice for several minutes, the old tengu Akagami Hayakumo finally couldn't take it anymore.

"I've already said I don't have time!"

You should leave now!

The dice fell silent.

"Honestly, you idiot, I was clearly doing this for your own good..."

"I'll take a gamble; your refining attempt this time is definitely going to fail..."

Akagami Hayakumo snorted coldly.

"If you disturb my peace of mind, I won't gamble with you!"

"Who said I was betting with you?"

A playful laugh came from the other side of the dice: "You're just the card on the table waiting to be revealed!"

Old Tengu stopped replying, stood up, and crushed the dice into dust.

"Twenty more days..."

"When the time comes, I will definitely let you experience the power of the gods!"

Chapter 84 The young lady's beauty is undeniable, even to a fox.

Friday.

This is a magical day.

With a longing for the next two days of rest, both students and adults, like capybaras in a hot spring, will unconsciously relax on this day.

...at least that was the case before they heard there were tutoring classes or online group meetings on Saturdays.

However, foxes are different.

He usually rests from Monday to Sunday and is very relaxed every day. But yesterday he took on a big job with the cat demon, which means he has to work overtime for the next two days and can't relax at all.

Fortunately, the situation at the school has improved somewhat.

On his way to school today, although he was still cautious, his classmates still greeted him.

Clearly, Kondo Nozomi's failed bullying attempts over the past two days have indeed shaken her authority.

"So, Kondo-kun, are you planning to keep trying, or will you abide by the game's agreement and stay out of my way?"

Upon seeing Kondo Nozomi and her friends again at the school gate, Hoshino Hideyuki even took the initiative to go up and greet them.

Kondo Nozomi's eyes twitched, but she didn't say anything.

What's there to be so smug about!

Just wait, yesterday's game doesn't count, and I'll be the ultimate winner! I'll think of a new plan!

Hideyuki Hoshino smiled, his eyes narrowing.

That expression is still so easy to read...

Also good.

I'll be waiting for that fox... but too bad, I get to go first next round~

Hoshino Hideyuki ignored Kondo Nozomi's malicious gaze and walked into the teaching building with a grin.

Then, I ran into Miss Amamiya at the shoe cabinet, who was also changing her shoes.

what.

Now he's not laughing anymore.

Good morning, Yagami-kun~

Amamiya Yukiho slipped her small, delicate toes, encased in clean white socks, into her indoor shoes. With a gentle flick of her fingers, she allowed her rounded, pink heel to slide in as well.

Then she straightened up, put the shoes in the cabinet, tucked the strands of hair that had fallen from her waist behind her ear, and smiled at Hoshino Hideyuki:

"I heard you successfully joined the Game Research Department? Congratulations!"

Lady Amamiya's voice was very soft.

But Hoshino Hideyuki stiffened, feeling a tiny bit of guilt.

Regardless, Yukiko Amamiya did the fox a favor by releasing it from its cage.

But the fox refused her invitation and instead joined another club, which was somewhat like a betrayal... Although the fox had his reasons, how could the other person know?

"Well... I'm really sorry!"

Adhering to the spirit of "apologizing first when you make a mistake so that you can make the same mistake again next time," Hideyuki Hoshino immediately offered to bow.

"Hey, Yagami-kun, what are you doing?"

Amamiya Yukiho quickly said, "I didn't mean to blame you. After all, it's your freedom to join whichever club you want, but..."

"but?"

"I do have something I want to tell you. If you don't mind, could you come to the rooftop at noon? I'll bring those cookies you really liked last time~"

The fox felt like it was being manipulated!

Outrageous!

however……

It's truly impossible to refuse.

It wasn't just because the fox wanted to eat cookies.

Look, they're both young ladies, but Amamiya Yukiho's way of manipulating people is completely opposite to Kondo Nozomi's. There are no threats, no violence, no oppression; she just helps you first and then asks you for favors.

Whether you lie to her or reject her, you'll feel extra guilty towards this kind of person. Sigh...

In short, it's not just because the fox wanted to eat cookies; that's important, so I'll say it twice.

cough.

With this matter weighing on my mind, the morning flew by.

noon.

Hideyuki Hoshino arrived at the rooftop on time.

"What about people?"

He took two steps from the stairwell, looked around, and suddenly heard a click.

Turning around, she found Yukiho Amamiya standing right behind her.

And they locked the door at the top of the stairs.

fox:?

"Amamiya-san, what's wrong with you...?"

"Strictly speaking, students are not allowed to come up to the rooftop, so the door must be locked to prevent the teachers from seeing it."

After explaining, Yukiho Amamiya took out a jar of cookies and a piece of paper from behind her back and handed them to Hideyuki Hoshino.

The latter took the biscuit, unfolded the paper, and found it was a small oil painting.

It's still that pink-furred fox in the painting!

"Here's the thing, I'm planning to organize a search for the Smiling Fox this weekend, based on what's depicted in the painting."

Amamiya Yukiho smiled and said, "Even though you're a member of the Ghost Club, I should still tell you about the activities. And keep the drawing; if you ever see a fox that looks like the one in the drawing, remember to tell me!"

"Ok."

Hoshino Hideyuki put the painting away, but immediately added, "However, I also have a question for Amamiya-san."

"Please speak~"

Why are you so obsessed with the Smiling Fox?

After hearing this, Yukiho Amamiya slowly walked to the railing.

She raised her hand high, and in the sunlight, her fair hand looked dazzlingly beautiful, but the small scar on it also seemed out of place.

"Probably because... I've met him before, and he left a deep impression on me."

"Really? I don't believe it."

Hideyuki Hoshino decided to play the role of a staunch materialist: "Sorry, I really can't accept concepts like the supernatural or urban legends."