The Pirated Onmyoji of the Detective World

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As is customary to remain silent during meals, aside from a few words of praise for Aragaki Yu at the beginning, the two did not exchange any words during the meal.

Perhaps because the food was so delicious, the silent dining table didn't feel awkward at all.

Chifuyu Orimura, who originally only intended to have a quick bite, couldn't resist the temptation of the food and ate quite a lot.

It didn't take long for the two of them to finish everything on the table.

Looking at his cousin across from him, Aragaki Yu was surprised to find that although she ate quite quickly, her every move was exceptionally elegant and dignified, without the slightest hint of disharmony.

Looking at the empty plates in front of her, Chifuyu Orimura suddenly felt a little embarrassed. She took the initiative to clean them up and carried a pile of dishes straight into the kitchen.

Chapter 51 Everyone has their own thoughts

How have you been lately?

After tidying everything up, Chifuyu Orimura and Yuu Aragaki sat back down on the sofa. She took a sip of tea and casually asked a question.

Perhaps because she was full and satisfied, her voice sounded much more intimate at that moment.

"Not bad, I've made quite a few friends." Aragaki Yu nodded.

“Friend…” Chifuyu Orimura hesitated for a moment, then said with relief, “That’s good.”

Although she outwardly appeared happy that her cousin had made a friend, her heart involuntarily tightened.

Before she arrived, she had already investigated Yuu Aragaki's situation, so she naturally had some knowledge of Yuu Aragaki's recent situation at Teitan High School.

When Aragaki Yu mentioned the word "friend," she couldn't help but recall the figure that held special significance for her.

To be honest, she didn't want that person to have anything to do with Aragaki Yu.

Especially in the future.

However, as Chifuyu Orimura now, she cannot express this attitude.

"When did your cooking skills become so good?" Chifuyu Orimura decided to change the subject.

"It's always been like this, so-so." Aragaki Yu gave Orimura Chifuyu a strange look.

He was able to confirm that Chifuyu Orimura had not tried the original owner's skills, so he wasn't afraid of revealing anything.

On the contrary, if someone claims that their skills have only recently improved and that their cooking has undergone a dramatic change in a short period of time, it is more likely to arouse suspicion.

"Oh, really?" Chifuyu Orimura smoothed her hair, not looking embarrassed at all. "That really was my oversight. I didn't know you well enough before."

"Don't say that, cousin. You've already taken good care of me."

Yuu Aragaki felt a warmth in his heart as he recalled her help to the original owner of this body.

"It's hard on you."

Looking at Chifuyu Orimura combing her bangs, she noticed a few stray strands that had slipped through her fingers.

Aragaki Yuu couldn't help but move a little closer to Orimura Chifuyu, reaching out to help her brush away a few strands of hair.

Her fingertips brushed casually across Chifuyu Orimura's forehead.

Warm and smooth.

“Uh…” Chifuyu Orimura paused for a moment, suddenly unsure how to react.

It wasn't that Aragaki Yu was flustered by her own actions; she had seen it all over the years, through thick and thin.

Instead, she felt somewhat uneasy about things happening that were beyond her expectations.

It's unclear whether Aragaki Yu had such intimate gestures before, or if this behavior suddenly started because of a recent change in his personality.

Chifuyu Orimura stood there, stunned, staring at Yuna Aragaki.

Aragaki Yu stared blankly at her for a long time, then his throat involuntarily bobbed.

Aragaki Yu was also a little embarrassed at this moment, wishing he could chop off his own hand.

Why couldn't I control myself?

The original owner of this body would never have done something so audacious and intimate.

Aragaki Yu was a little worried that Orimura Chifuyu might suspect something because of this.

The atmosphere between the two suddenly became awkward.

Suddenly, Chifuyu Orimura seemed to sense something, as if someone was watching her. Her eyes suddenly turned sharp, and she glanced to the side but found nothing unusual.

She frowned slightly.

Although he didn't show any expression, he was inwardly wondering: "Surveillance? Is it someone else in the organization? Heh... or is he still worried about me? That guy really cares about this place."

Yuuya Aragaki noticed the subtle change in Chifuyu Orimura's expression and felt a sudden tension, but then immediately relaxed after thinking of something.

Just now, the Snow Woman, who had been sitting in her pocket, couldn't stay still and flew to Chifuyu Orimura's side, starting to curiously examine this beautiful woman.

Unexpectedly, something that had never happened before occurred: his cousin seemed to have discovered something immediately.

The Snow Woman also thought she had been exposed. She vaguely sensed the murderous intent hidden in that casual glance and was so frightened that she fled back into Aragaki Yu's pocket.

Although her expression suggests that she, like everyone else, was unable to see the Snow Woman, she did indeed sense the presence of something.

Yuu Aragaki could understand, after all, the Yuki-onna had just observed Chifuyu Orimura at such close range, and some people with a strong sixth sense could always notice others spying on them.

Yuu Aragaki suddenly realized that his cousin was probably not a simple person either.

What about Gin and his crew?

Will we discover something as well?

Fortunately, he had previously sent Yuki-onna to follow Gin and Vodka's transaction on the Shinkansen train.

What caught Yuki-onna's attention was who the briefcase was handed to, not observing Gin.

Otherwise, Gin would probably have noticed something back then.

It seems I need to be more careful in the future.

"Cough cough..." Chifuyu Orimura used a light cough to move slightly away from Yuu Aragaki's hand that was still near her ear, breaking the awkward situation.

Aragaki Yu then withdrew his hand.

Neither of them had their own thoughts, and neither brought up what had just happened again.

The topic then naturally and harmoniously shifted to other areas.

The two got along quite well for the rest of the time, and there were no further incidents.

……

Time passed quickly as Aragaki Yu and Orimura Chifuyu talked.

Night falls.

Chifuyu Orimura also politely declined Yu Aragaki's invitation to stay overnight.

She stood up from the sofa, said goodbye to Aragaki Yu, and walked towards the entrance.

Seeing this, Aragaki Yu quickly got up to see him off.

Chifuyu Orimura put on her shoes and, as she opened the door, gave Yuu Aragaki another long look.

He seemed to want to say something, but after moving his lips, he still didn't say anything.

In the end, he simply patted Aragaki Yu's hair and said, "Take good care of yourself."

He then closed the door and left.

After the door slammed shut, Aragaki Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Finally, we got through this." He slumped onto the sofa, feeling utterly exhausted.

But what exactly does my cousin do?

Yuu Aragaki touched the spot on his head where Chifuyu Orimura had just gently stroked him, and fell into deep thought.

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Meanwhile, Chifuyu Orimura, who had just left the Aragaki Yuu family home after closing the door, also relaxed completely.

After walking a distance, a mysterious smile appeared on her face.

Just then, her phone rang.

Chifuyu Orimura took out her phone, looked at the caller ID, and couldn't help but smile even more brightly.

"Hey, Gin, don't you know I'm on a mission? Aren't you afraid of being exposed?"

"Hehe, I saw you come out."

On the other end of the phone came Gin's cold voice.

"Tch~ You're so boring." Chifuyu Orimura pouted.

"What were the results of the investigation?" Gin had no time for banter with her.

Chifuyu Orimura was silent for a moment, then, after considering it carefully, she smiled and said, "She's an interesting little one!"

“Send me a detailed report when you get back.” Gin wasn’t interested in his assessment.