Tentacle Monster Conquest Manual

No, Xiaoxiao, why is your attitude suddenly like this...?

"If you ask me, next time we can go even further and aim for her face. That narcissistic woman cares most about her face. But don't let her bleed, bleeding is a real hassle. If that's still not enough, we can use even more brutal methods. I'm quite good at that..."

Yes, Mu Xiaoxiao is best at dealing with Tomie.

Upstairs, Yuna listened to the boy's endless stream of terrible ideas, and couldn't help but chuckle. However, the girl pursed her lips and held back her laughter. She felt that Mu Jun wasn't joking, but rather... serious?

Mira asked the question too.

"Xiaoxiao, are you serious?"

Mu Xiaoxiao met her gaze, and after a long while, she sighed softly, "Mira, you should be glad that it was Tomie who was pushed down the stairs instead of Yuna."

His voice was low and deep. "After all, that Kawakami Tomie is a monster."

Mira, who had seen the ghost, shuddered and her expression turned solemn. The girl on the second floor clutched her chest, looking bewildered.

"monster……"

Chapter 315 You are special to Mom

Monster… Having seen the mystical side, Tsubakihara Mira knew the weight of those words from Xiaoxiao’s mouth, and she fell silent.

Is Tomie a monster? When I visited her in the hospital, I just thought Tomie had a rather nasty personality. But with such an exaggerated appearance, it seemed normal for her to have a bad personality. But Xiaoxiao said that the woman with exaggerated beauty was a monster?

Without a doubt, Xiaoxiao wouldn't lie.

So this is the truth...

What's wrong with this world? How can a transfer student, a woman, turn into a monster? At this moment, Mira truly felt that the world was becoming dangerous. Whether it was her illness last time or her daughter's situation this time, both had made her feel it deeply.

While Mira was lost in thought, Mu Xiaoxiao suddenly turned her head and said, "You should have heard that, right? Yuna-kun—so don't worry too much about that woman. Just ignore what she says and treat it as a joke. Don't take it to heart at all."

"Huh? Yuna?"

Mira also looked upstairs. Seeing that she hadn't hidden herself and had been discovered, Tsubakihara Yuna immediately grabbed her sleeve nervously. After hesitating for two seconds, she slowly came out from behind the wall and said, "Mom."

She slowly walked down the stairs.

“Yuna,” Mira smiled with relief. Little Xiao is really amazing. How did Yuna come out as soon as he arrived?

"Wow, that's really the typical outfit of a shut-in," Mu Xiaoxiao muttered as she saw the girl wrapped up tightly, with the hood covering half of her face. This immediately made Yuna bite her lip. I already said I'm not a shut-in, I just simply don't want to go out.

The girl thought angrily to herself.

This Mu Jun is so wicked.

“That’s right. There’s no need to make a scene over Tomie. Besides, what’s the big deal about using underhanded tactics? I wish you could punch her a few times and beat her up… Wait a minute,” Mu Xiaoxiao suddenly came to her senses, “Did Tomie steal the person you like?”

Mira: "..."

Yuna: "..."

Yuna Tsubaki was on the verge of tears. Why did his words always manage to break her down? They were always so insightful. The girl's lips trembled, and she couldn't say a word. Mrs. Mira frowned. "Yuji... seems to be quite close to her."

Mira was already a little annoyed with this adopted son.

"Well, there's nothing we can do. Kawakami Tomie has that kind of magic. It's understandable to fall for her. But Mira, you all need to be careful. Any man who falls for Tomie will not have a good ending. He might even drag down the people around him. There are several examples of this in the Order."

Both Lingna and Ruifei were victims.

“I know, ever since you told me that Tomie is a monster, I’ve known she’s dangerous,” Mrs. Mira said, resting her chin on her hand and suddenly flashing a toothy smile at Mu Xiaoxiao. “But Xiaoxiao, how come you weren’t bewitched by her?”

"Tsk, I'm different. Comparing others to me is underestimating me," Mu Xiao said, glancing at the silent girl beside her. "Anyway, there's no hurdle in life that can't be overcome. This is nothing. Who knows what will happen in the future... cough cough!"

Mu Xiaoxiao quickly stopped talking, halting her toxic motivational speech. She took a sip of tea discreetly, her eyes darting around. "Anyway, I'll handle that Tomie matter. Yuna, do you want to go back to school? I can go with you. I guess Kawakami Tomie has been discharged from the hospital by now."

"Xiaoxiao, maybe we should just forget about it?" Mira suddenly voiced her opposition, her brows furrowed with worry. "Tomie is so dangerous, what if Yuna goes back to school...?"

Mila originally hoped her daughter could overcome her trauma and return to school, but after learning about Tomie Kawakami's true identity, she changed her mind and felt that it wasn't so bad for her daughter to stay at home, at least for her safety.

"What are you panicking about with me here, Mira? Don't you trust my abilities?" Mu Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes in annoyance. "You don't really want Yuna to become a shut-in, do you? We'll have to face it eventually."

Mrs. Mira was still hesitating, while Yuna Tsubakihara, who hadn't spoken until now, pursed her lips as if she had made up her mind, "I... will go to school."

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After changing back into her school uniform, Yuna Tsubaki looked at herself in the mirror, her vision slightly dazed. Her gaze gradually shifted from confusion to determination. She picked up her schoolbag, turned around, and went downstairs. When she saw Mu Xiaoxiao waiting at the door, Yuna realized that she was going to school with him today.

Emmm, it wasn't that she was unwilling; on the contrary, she was willing. After all, it was because of this mysterious boy that she had the courage to go back to school, so... she had to ask him for help.

She felt a little uneasy, since she usually went to school with her childhood friend Yuji, but today it was someone else.

"Mom, I'm going out."

"Be careful on the road, Yuna. No matter what happens, don't be afraid. If you need anything, just ask Xiaoxiao. He will help you."

"Ok, I know."

His mother really trusted him. Before leaving, she didn't forget to give him some instructions. Yuna carried her schoolbag in front of her with both hands. The sky outside was gloomy. The sun hadn't come out for the past few days. The sky was covered with dark clouds. The girl walked under the tree, the sound of her little leather shoes clicking.

She glanced furtively at the boy beside her. It was the first time she had gone to school with a boy other than Yuuji. But to be honest, he was really handsome. It just felt like his charm was a bit...similar to that of Tomie Kawakami?

hiss!

Tsubakihara Yuna looked solemn.

"Hmm?" Mu Xiaoxiao suddenly turned her head. "You seem afraid of me?"

"No, no."

"You're not telling the truth, are you?"

Yuna lowered her head and said softly, "There's something... I've noticed that you, Mu-kun, are a bit like Kawakami Tomie..."

Mu Xiaoxiao's face darkened. "How is it similar? Don't talk nonsense, you little girl."

"No, I mean your charm is all... very special..."

“Uh…” Mu Xiaoxiao paused for a moment, “Now that you mention it, it’s true. Actually, to be honest, not only are our charms somewhat similar, but Tomie and I are also quite alike. We’re both monsters.”

After saying that, he stared at Tsubakihara Yuna, whose eyes widened. "Is that so?"

"...You don't seem to be reacting?"

"Wow, that sounds amazing! Is that really true?"

Mu Xiaoxiao's eyes twitched violently, and she grinned, "You little rascal, you were so quiet and reserved before, I didn't realize you were so mischievous."

Yuna Tsubaki smiled sheepishly, "Actually, I'm not that quiet, I'm just quiet around strangers. I'm actually quite mischievous at home... Um, Mu-kun, what's your relationship with your mother?"

It seemed that she was more curious about the relationship between the boy and his mother than about Mu Xiaoxiao's monster identity. Was it because she had never actually seen a monster that she didn't take it to heart? Glancing at Yuna's curious expression, Mu Xiaoxiao shrugged.

"What could possibly be related? Are you misunderstanding something?"

“Anyone with eyes can see that Mom’s attitude towards you is different, and this is the first time I’ve seen Mom like this,” she said with certainty. “In Mom’s heart, Mu Jun, you are definitely special.”

That might be part of the reason why I'm not afraid of him.

As they chatted, Yuna Tsubakihara gradually relaxed, losing her previous restraint and tension. She became much more lively, especially when gossiping, her eyes sparkling, which made Mu Xiaoxiao's heart ache.

"Is that right?"

"Absolutely! Women in love are different from ordinary women; the difference is huge."

“But Mira and I aren’t in that kind of relationship yet. We’re just friends, emmmm, very good friends,” Mu Xiaoxiao could obviously sense Mrs. Mira’s attitude towards him, which was quite obvious. He suddenly grinned mischievously, “But Yuna, according to you, doesn’t that make me your father?”

Yuna: "..."

“Oh, Yuna, you won’t even call me father.”

Yuna: "..."

"This, this," she opened her mouth, but found she couldn't utter a sound, and stamped her foot in frustration and embarrassment, "How could I possibly say this!"

They're the same age, so she couldn't bring herself to say it.

"Mu Jun, you're so mean! Even if you're with Mom... or Father, I still won't call you that!" The girl crossed her arms in front of her chest, making a gesture of refusal. "You're the same age as me, but you just can't bring yourself to say it."

"Just kidding, actually I didn't want to have a daughter as big as you, it feels weird."

"..."

"But you seem much more cheerful now, your mood must be better, right?"

“…Hmm,” Tsubakihara Yuna lowered her head shyly. She had actually had such a pleasant conversation with him. Wow, this was the first time she had ever had such a conversation with him, apart from her childhood friend Yuji. Moreover, Mu-kun didn’t have the aggressive feeling that Kawakami Tomie had, and his personality was very good.

They are indeed different; Mom has excellent taste.

Chatting with him made her feel relaxed and even smile. When she came to her senses, Tsubakihara Yuna turned her head away a little embarrassedly, but Mu Xiaoxiao looked up and could already see Tsubakihara Yuna's school.

"We're here, but I might not be able to get in in my school uniform," Mu Xiaoxiao said, stroking her chin. "Yuna, you go ahead first. I'll sneak in when I get in, and once I'm inside, I'll try to find a school uniform for me so I can blend in. Is that alright?"

"Want me to find you some clothes? Sure," sneaking into the school? Sounds a bit exciting, but it's not that difficult. Yuna Tsubaki nodded enthusiastically, as if she had flipped a switch.

Waving to Mu Xiaoxiao, Tsubakihara Yuna quickly stepped into the school gate. When she turned around again, the boy's figure under the tree had already disappeared, and at that moment, the girl suddenly felt empty inside.

Seeing that Mu Jun was not there, she suddenly felt uneasy and nervously covered her chest, but then she thought that he would be here soon and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Where can I find a boys' uniform...?"

Chapter 316 Malice, Bullying

Yuna Tsubakihara's attention quickly drifted away from her school uniform. At first, she didn't notice, but when she opened her shoe locker and saw the torn indoor shoes inside, she froze.

This was the first time Yuna Tsubakihara had experienced something like this, and she was somewhat at a loss. It felt like a sledgehammer had smashed into her heart, making it hard for her to breathe. The smile that had gradually returned on the way here also dimmed and disappeared.

She pursed her lips and remained silent for a long time before taking out her tattered shoes to change into. Judging from her expression and Tsubakihara Yuna's personality, you could tell that she was the type to accept things passively and had no intention of telling the teacher. Instead, she silently endured it all.

When Yuna Tsubakihara appeared at the classroom door, class was still in session. However, the teacher didn't show any expression when she saw her, but the students below looked surprised and astonished. Nina was overjoyed to see that her older sister had actually come to school today.

"But my sister's emotions have been very unstable these past few days. Why did she suddenly come to school?" Tsubakihara Nina looked at her sister a few more times out of curiosity, but she couldn't figure it out. Could it be that her mother had calmed her sister down?

Regardless, this is a good thing. Tsubakihara Nina wanted to wink at her sister to express her welcome, but Yuna didn't notice her at all and instead returned to her seat in a daze amidst everyone's gazes.

Despite the strange looks around her, Yuna Tsubakihara clutched her clothes tightly with her small hands under the table, pursed her lips, and lowered her head, looking weak and afraid. The gazes around her made her uncomfortable, and Yuna Tsubakihara suddenly regretted coming to school.

She couldn't stand those looks, but luckily the students around her were just staring at her and not whispering anything. Maybe they were still in class? The teacher looked serious and rigid. Maybe everyone had already forgotten what happened that day. So many days had passed, and they didn't care anymore.

Yuna comforted herself in her heart.

She composed herself and began to focus on the lesson.

……

"Sister, why did you come to school today? I thought you would... Mom is really amazing, she calmed you down so quickly."

The class was peaceful and quiet until the end of the get out of class, and there was no disturbance. Yuna breathed a slight sigh of relief, thinking that maybe she was overthinking it. During the break, she and Nina came out of the bathroom and washed their hands. When her sister teased her, Yuna bumped her shoulder.