A newbie's anime life diary

'Alright, I've completed half of the teacher's task, but I feel like I'm trying to act like a big shot. Should I try to act a bit more sophisticated when facing these Onmyoji in the future?'

As Xuehui walked out of the gate of Huakaiyuan's house, he thought to himself.

Chapter 183 The Disadvantages of School Trips

When we got back to the hotel, the students had just finished dinner less than half an hour earlier, and it was their free time in the evening.

They called Yukino, who was resting in her room, and Shizuka, who had been busy all afternoon, and the three of them went for a stroll around the neighborhood, looking for any interesting local snacks.

Although it lacks the modern atmosphere of Tokyo, it remains a popular tourist destination, especially after nightfall.

After walking around for a while and getting tired, the three of them had dessert at a dessert shop. After 8 o'clock, they finally hailed a taxi and returned to the hotel.

Sitting in the car, Xuehui also called Shiyu, who was far away in Chiba. This time, she was alone, so she planned to go home and spend a few days with her parents.

"Moshi moshi, Yukiteru-kun, how's Kyoto?"

Sitting on the bed in the bedroom, Shiyu was wearing a nightgown, with Cream and Vanilla, which she had brought home, nestled in her arms, lazily greeting people on her phone.

"It's not bad, is it? We only visited one place on the first day. I just walked around with Shizuka and Yukino and we're heading back to the hotel. How about you? Are you okay going to be alone?"

"Hehe, it feels so good to be back home. Mom made lots of delicious food." After saying this with a touch of smugness, Shiyu laughed. "Don't worry, I also have Cream and Vanilla to keep me company, don't you think?"

"Meow~" "Meow~"

Hearing Shiyu and the two cats interacting on the other end of the phone, Xuehui smiled and said, "That's good. I was thinking that if you were unhappy being alone, I would take you out for a day when you came back, but it seems that can be skipped now."

"...I'm very unhappy staying at home right now, Yuki-kun. We haven't said anything before!" After a few seconds of pause, Shiho said this in a threatening tone, with a hint of urgency in her voice.

Although we sometimes go out on weekends, it's rare for the two of us to go on a date alone since we started living together. Even if we want to go on a date as a couple, we have to discuss it or even draw lots.

Overall, it has both advantages and disadvantages.

This time, Xuehui took the initiative to offer to take her out, and Shiyu would definitely not give up such an opportunity easily.

After exchanging glances with Yukino and Shizuka beside him, Yukiteru stopped teasing Utaha and agreed to handle things after they returned.

After receiving a satisfactory reply, and exchanging a few more words with Yukino and Shizuka, Utaha hung up the phone contentedly and began writing her new novel at her computer.

The final volume of Love Metronome was released a few days ago. Utaha did not make any changes to the ending. In the end, none of the three main characters had a happy ending, and all their romantic storylines ended.

As a result, many fans went to her Twitter to leave messages, asking if she wrote such an ending because of a heartbreak. Although it was well written, it was just too heartbreaking and made their stomachs hurt.

Because of this incident, Shiyu was urged by Machida Sonoko to clarify online to avoid affecting the popularity of her new work. Shiyu, already somewhat troubled by these rumors, simply left a message, instantly quelling the concerns of her fans.

[Currently in a good relationship and living with my partner.]

Well, they also casually showed off their affection, which garnered some attention.

Okay, now that the topic of heartbreak is over, let's move on to discussing who the person is. However, this time, almost 99% of the replies pointed to Xuehui, not his real name, but his pen name, Kong.

"Don't even think about it. I only interact with you as a male on Twitter. Isn't that obvious?" Shiho explained in response to Yukiteru's surprise as he held up his phone.

Xuehui only hoped that her identity would not be exposed at school, otherwise she would really be attacked.

While reflecting on the events of the past few days and looking out the window, Xuehui suddenly saw Aki Tomoya, whom she hadn't seen for several days, running towards the hotel carrying a large paper bag.

Although it was just a fleeting glimpse, Xuehui clearly saw that the bag the other person was carrying belonged to a game store. It's unbelievable that they would buy games even on a school trip.

After glancing at it once, Xuehui paid no more attention. He returned to his hotel room with a hint of frustration.

As for why I'm upset, it's because I'll be sharing a room with a bunch of guys for the next few days.

When they returned, everyone who had been strolling around also came back at the same time, so Yukiteru had no choice but to go to the hot spring with them.

After washing himself, Xuehui lay in the steaming hot spring water and breathed a sigh of relief.

With the sound of water splashing in, Hachiman Hikigaya also sat down, a body length away from Yukiteru, and lazily closed his eyes, saying, "These days are going to last for three more."

"To be precise, it should be two and a half days. What, is it because Yuihama is too energetic?"

"Yeah, you saw it this afternoon too, it was so exciting. I'm an indoor person, this kind of event is way too high a level for me." Recalling the scene of being dragged around by Yuihama that afternoon, Hachiman sighed deeply, but despite saying it, he still had to go along for the next few days.

"Painful yet blissful? You're in for a rough time." With a slightly sarcastic smile, Yuki said this. Although Hachiman was still awkward at times and didn't like to interact with the people around him, things were gradually changing, it just would take a while.

Just as he was about to retort to Yukiteru, a figure suddenly appeared beside him, and a few shy "Hachiman..." came from behind him.

Upon hearing this, Hikigaya felt a chill run down his spine. He swallowed hard and turned to his side, where Totsuka Saika was sitting cautiously beside him. Her skin, flushed from soaking in the hot spring, exuded a strange allure.

'He's a man, he's a man, he's a man...'

While silently admonishing himself, Hachiman wanted to seek help from Yukiteru, only to find that the latter had already moved to a distance of three meters away from him and was talking to Hayato Hayama, who had just entered the water.

You'd rather talk to Hayato Hayama than help me? I never knew you were this kind of person!

Fortunately, the trouble caused by Tobe Sho and others who joined later saved Hikigaya, and the potential crisis was averted.

After taking a nice, relaxing shower, Xuehui was too lazy to wander around anymore and went straight back to his room, lying down on the made-up bed.

I deliberately chose a seat on the side, but looking at this long row of neatly arranged bedding, I still don't feel used to it.

"I should have paid for a single room myself."

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I'm an hour late. I've really been lazy lately. _(:з」∠)_

Chapter 184 The First Night

Within minutes, the others returned one after another, and the room, which had previously only contained Xuehui, suddenly became crowded.

"Hey, you're really unfair! You just left me there all alone!" While the others were talking, Hachiman quickly grabbed a spot on the bed next to Yukiteru and whispered.

"Huh? It was clearly you who was dawdling, okay? That's why being a virgin is such a hassle; you can't control yourself when you see a cute boy."

Lying diagonally on the soft bedding, propping his head up with one hand and chatting with Yukino on his phone with the other, Yukiteru glanced at the still-shaken Hachiman and pursed his lips in disapproval.

"What's wrong with being a virgin at 17? You're the anomaly, living together already!" Hachiman stared at Yukiteru with deadpan eyes, his tone filled with displeasure and...jealousy...

This is outrageous!!! Yui is so beautiful, and has such a great figure! But he still doesn't even dare to hold her hand... Hachiman Hikigaya, you need to try harder!!!

Yukiteru glanced at Hachiman, who was in a daze, and sighed in boredom. He then went back to chatting with Yukino, trying to persuade her to go with him to find another hot spring inn with private mixed baths for the next two days.

Of course, Yukino rejected these words immediately, leaving no room for negotiation.

Xuehui had expected this, and treated it as just routine teasing, without taking it too seriously.

Time always flies when chatting with girls. Before I knew it, it was already past nine o'clock, and Yukino sent a message saying she was a little sleepy.

After saying goodnight, Xuehui put down her phone and lay flat on the bed.

Turning around, I saw Hayama and the others playing cards together. Hikigaya and Totsuka were also there, and it seemed to be a game of drawing imps.

'How leisurely!'

After thinking for a moment, Xuehui sat up, went to a chair on the balcony, and took out the information that had been sent to him not long ago to read.

Legend has it that Hagoromo Gitsune always chooses to possess someone before acting, whenever she appears in the world. This time, the other party has shown up so early; it's time to find out their identity... Huh?

Looking at the information on his phone, Xuehui could only be described as extremely shocked.

According to ancient records and Nurarihyon's account, four hundred years ago, Hagoromo Gitsune possessed Yodo-dono, the mother of Toyotomi Hideyori, in order to control the human forces at the time and collect resources for herself.

This time, he originally thought the other party would do the same thing again, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be exactly what he expected.

'This must be the original plot of Nurarihyon, right? I've really forgotten it all. Watching it now, it's incredibly melodramatic.'

On the phone was the same image of Hagoromo Gitsune that Xuehui had seen that night, except that her clothing and demeanor were very different.

At the same time, there was another person with this woman.

With his handsome appearance, long black hair, and a touch of roguish charm, he possessed an aristocratic air that seemed incongruous with his father's lineage.

"Nura Rihan, the child of Nurarihyon and Yuhime, a half-demon, was he the one who truly propelled the Nura Clan to its peak? What a pity."

The figure in the portrait before them was none other than Rihan Nura, the son of the deceased Nura Nurarihyon.

And the identity of the woman beside him can then be confirmed.

Otome Yamabuki, Rihan Nura's first wife, appeared to be a samurai woman in life. After her death, she became a ghost and later met Rihan Nura, becoming his wife. Decades later, she disappeared for unknown reasons and was never heard from again, presumably dead.

'Disappearance—was it due to being possessed by the reborn Hagoromo Gitsune? Or was there another reason for her departure? Could it be because of that?'

Xuehui closed his phone, his brows furrowed. The information on it was just normal moral information. More specific details, such as the cause of Nura Rihan's death, the reason for Yamabuki Otome's disappearance, whether she was alive or dead, were strictly forbidden from being disseminated by the Nura Clan, or rather, Nura Nurarihyon. After so many years, it was estimated that only the old guard of the Nura Clan knew about it.

"But regardless, Hagoromo Gitsune appeared with the exact same appearance as Yamabuki Otome, yet didn't go to the Nura Clan. This whole situation is worth investigating. Let's discuss whether or not to tell that old man."

Hagoromo Gitsune and the Nura Clan are really getting more and more entangled.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Yukiteru looked at the night view for a while, and then returned inside after hearing Hikigaya's shouts from the room. It seemed that he was saying he wanted to turn off the lights and rest.

Although it's a school trip and offers a lot of freedom, we're leaving early tomorrow morning, so it's best to get some rest.

There were seven boys in the room. Yukiteru chose the seat closest to the window, next to Hikigaya, and next to Totsuka Saika.

Well, generally speaking, whenever Hachiman is around, Totsuka Saika tends to gravitate towards him. Although Yukiteru knows perfectly well that this guy wants to find a friend, his behavior is just too suspicious. Coupled with Totsuka Saika's submissive demeanor, she really does seem gay.

Further to the side were Hayato Hayama, Sho Tobe, and a few others.

I got into bed, turned off the light, and the room was plunged into darkness, with only the faint moonlight shining in from the window, through which I could vaguely see the figure beside me.

However, at this time, it's usually not easy for either boys or girls to fall asleep, so late-night conversations are a classic topic.

At times like this, girls usually talk about clothes, bags, cosmetics, or boys. Yukino is one such girl. Since her relationship was exposed, Yukino's original aura has faded considerably. Many nice girls in her class talk to her. "Yukino is in love, isn't that similar to them?" So, she is currently surrounded by several girls asking her a series of questions, and the questions are getting increasingly explicit.

On the guys' side, they won't talk about clothes or anything like that, but the topic that never changes is girls.

In addition, since Tobe Sho was planning to confess his feelings, it naturally came up at this moment.

"Ah, I'm so nervous about confessing my feelings the night after tomorrow!" Tobe Sho said, putting his hands behind his head and looking at the ceiling.

"There are still two days left, and you're already getting nervous? Just don't be speechless when the time comes," Ye Shan said with a smile.

"Right, right, it's no fun if only I talk about it. Let's all talk about whether you have a girl you like! Ah, Hiratsuka-kun, I don't think we need to talk about him. He's the envy of the whole school. Hayato, why don't you tell us? We've never known!" After thinking for a moment, Tobe immediately brought up a topic he had long wanted to know: whether Hayama had a girl he liked.

"Um... well, let's not talk about that, shall we?" Ye Shan never expected the topic to turn to him, and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

"Oh, what's the big deal? Just say it, or you can just say the first letter of your name!" As he spoke, Ooka and Yamato next to him also started to cheer him on.

Left with no other option, Ye Shan sighed and replied, "I'll just say the first letter, it's Y."