Curse Return: Demon Void Girl Doesn't Want to Be a Weakling

Since they had come all the way to Kyoto, they weren't in a hurry to go back.

The three strolled around, enjoying the quiet time.

"Come on, I know a good spot."

Kugizaki led the two to the banks of the Kamo River.

The Kamo River finally quieted down in the early morning. It was bustling with people in the morning, but now only the river flows quietly.

The lights from the streetlights on both banks were reflected on the water, adding a touch of gentleness to the cold river.

The three of them sat on the riverbank, enjoying the gentle night breeze.

Xiaolu was still wearing her maid outfit, hugging her knees, her long blue hair gently swaying in the wind.

Mashiro sat in the middle, looking up at the moon in the sky.

Kugizaki swung his legs and let out a long sigh of relief.

"Ah, that was so much fun!"

"Um."

Mashiro responded, "The night view in Kyoto is quite different from that in Tokyo."

"Is that so?"

Kugizaki looked around but didn't see anything different. "I think they're pretty much the same."

"Well, I wouldn't say there's any difference."

Mashiro smiled, thought for a moment, and said, "It just feels a bit gentler than Tokyo."

"So gentle..."

Kugizaki sighed softly, then changed the subject, "Come back during the day next time and finish up Nijo Castle."

"Still thinking about Nijo Castle?"

Mashiro said with a smile.

"Of course!"

The little deer sat quietly to one side, watching the river with a slight smile on its lips.

Mashiro tilted her head to look at her and teased, "Miss Maid, aren't you cold?"

"It's not cold."

The little deer rolled her eyes. "What are you trying to say?"

"Nothing, I just wanted something hot to eat."

Mashiro smiled and said, her intentions quite clear.

"Okay, okay, I'll go buy it."

The little deer sighed. "Where can you still buy food now?"

Kugizaki, standing to the side, couldn't help but laugh out loud, "You two have such a good relationship."

"That's because I trained him myself."

Mashiro watched the deer disappear into the distance and said with a smile.

The deer was gone for quite a while before returning with several bags.

There aren't many places to buy hot food in Kyoto in the early hours of the morning.

She went to several stores before finally finding all the items at a convenience store.

"That's all, just make do with it."

She placed the oden and several bottles of hot drinks between the three of them.

"That's pretty comprehensive."

Mashiro picked up a skewer of beef tendon, blew on it, took a bite, and said, "Hiss, it's a little hot."

"Slow down, no one's going to take it from you."

Kugizaki took the hot drink, unscrewed the cap, took a sip, and comfortably squinted his eyes.

The little deer sat down, picked up a skewer, and ate it quietly.

The three of them sat there, eating hot oden and watching the river.

A gentle night breeze blew, and the light on the water shimmered.

"Speaking of which..."

Kugizaki, chewing on a dumpling, mumbled, "Mashiro, you're not quite the same as when you first came here."

"Is there?"

Mashiro raised an eyebrow. "I've always been like this."

"have."

Kugizaki nodded and said firmly, "When we first met, you were clearly aloof."

"Is that so?"

Mashiro feigned ignorance and said, "Haven't I always been approachable?"

"You can't tell at all."

Kugizaki remarked.

Mashiro shrugged and didn't argue further.

After going through so much, it's normal for things to change a bit.

As they chatted, the sky gradually turned gray.

A faint orange hue appeared on the distant horizon.

"It's getting light."

Kugizaki stood up, stretched, and said, "Shall we go back?"

Mashiro tidied up the trash and threw it into the trash can next to her.

The little deer stood up and patted the grass clippings off her skirt: "It's a pity they're covered in dust."

"Looks like you quite like this."

Mashiro chuckled and teased.

"Come on, I can't wait to take it off."

The deer glared at her, clearly annoyed.

"What a perfect example of tsundere."

......

The three of them boarded the earliest Shinkansen and returned to Tokyo.

Upon arrival at the station, they said their goodbyes.

"I'm leaving now, see you later."

Kugizaki waved and got into a taxi.

"Okay, see you later."

Mashiro nodded.

After watching Kugizaki leave, Mashiro turned to Shinobu and asked, "What about you?"

"I'll take you back."

The little deer said, "Today I am still a maid."

"We're already at your doorstep, why are you still using a maid?"

Mashiro chuckled and said, "Alright, let's go then."

Back at the apartment, Xiaolu put her bags in the entryway.

"Then, your time as a maid ends here."

"Thanks for your hard work."

Mashiro waved his hand and yawned.

"Then I'm leaving."

Xiaolu greeted them, turned and went out, gently closing the door behind her. The apartment fell silent again.

Mashiro stood in the entryway, looking at the pile of bags, and couldn't help but smile.

Then Mashiro went back to her bedroom and took a nap.

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Time passed, and the days went by one after another.

Yuji Itadori returned to the high school and continued his energetic daily routine.

After Yukichi told him that the Tenting had been repaired, Itadori was so happy that he didn't sleep all night. The next day, with dark circles under his eyes, he dragged Fushiguro Megumi to Kyoto.

At first, Fushiguro Megumi was unhappy with his dead fish eyes, but when they came back, they both had expressions of lingering enjoyment on their faces.

Speaking of Fushiguro Megumi, he seems to have gradually found a balance with Tsumiki and Kurusu Hana.

The three of them grew closer and closer, and after Fushiguro Megumi and Kurusu Hana returned home from their missions, they could enjoy meals cooked by Tsumiki.

Laughter and cheerful voices became a long-lost, warm and cozy daily routine for the Fuhei family.

Kugizaki Nobara is still as energetic as ever, going on missions, shopping, and trying to find a boyfriend, although only the first two are relatively successful.

Occasionally, she would also invite Mashiro and Kojiro to make up for the places they hadn't visited last time.

Gojo Satoru still had that same carefree attitude.

Since becoming the principal, his work has become much easier, and he's always smiling.

Occasionally, when he returns from a business trip, he will bring back some desserts for Mashiro and then try to challenge her to a duel.

After returning from his vacation in Malaysia, Qi Haijian was tanned, but he looked more mature and reliable.

He smiled and said that next time he wanted to go on a trip with everyone.

Mai confessed her feelings to Maki directly, although Maki was startled and tried to run away.

However, with a single sentence from Mayu, "My power as the head of the family is unlimited," Mayu forcibly dragged Maki into the wedding ceremony.

Of course, Mashiro had some doubts about Maki's claim of "forcibly dragging" her away. Was it so easy to drag the Heavenly Tyrant away?

But then she thought, what does the little fun between the sisters have to do with her?

So Mashiro happily continued listening to Maki recount how her sister had ruthlessly exploited her.

Speaking of confessing one's feelings, Yukichi also mustered up the courage to confess to Kasumi Miwa.

It is said that he was so nervous that he was shaking all over that day, but he still managed to say it in the end.

Kasumi Miwa blushed and nodded.

Otsuko and Rika got married under the auspices of Gojo Satoru and Mashiro.

I heard that Yi Gu is now taking on missions every day, and preferably those that require long-term business trips.

Together with Yagami-ji, they slowly maintained the balance and order between the world of sorcery and ordinary people.

Ri Che continued working as a lawyer, while Shi Liulong went to learn culinary skills and became a true master chef.

......

Mashiro lay on the sofa in her apartment, scrolling through her phone.

On the screen were messages reporting that everyone had completed their missions safely.

"I don't need to lift a finger today."

Mashiro put down her phone and stretched out a big yawn.

The sunlight outside the window is just right. She is now retired and is incredibly lazy every day.

It seems that Xiaolu has developed some strange interest after putting on the maid outfit, or perhaps it's because she looks so颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a state of listlessness, decadence, or apathy).

She would occasionally come to see Mashiro dressed as a maid and then pull her out of the house.

However, Mashiro didn't seem to mind.

These ordinary and peaceful days have just begun, and they will probably continue forever.

(End of the book)