A newbie's anime life diary

She would definitely say that.

"Not bad. It seems your physical foundation is quite good, and your physical fitness is also very good. It seems your sister Jing did a good job teaching you back then." Coming up to Xuehui, probably having noticed the exchange between the two when they left that morning, Saeko Busujima said with a hint of teasing.

"Phew... In the end, all I did was lie on the ground. Saeko-nee, was this how you trained back then?" Since they were now considered senior and junior students, the way he addressed Saeko Busujima naturally became more intimate. Yukiteru didn't mind her teasing.

"Us? We had it much tougher than you. After Huang Quan and I finished our basic training as children, we were trained here by the teachers until we grew up. You should be grateful." Recalling the hard training she received as a child, Saeko Busujima's face showed a hint of reminiscence, but there was no complaint.

"Sigh~ Does that mean that once I finish Saeko-nee's training course, I'll have to be trained hard by the teacher too?"

"I estimate you'll be in even worse shape because of your eyes. The knowledge you're learning now requires you to use techniques that allow you to approach your opponent more directly and aggressively and break through the enemy's defenses, and these are exactly what your teacher excels at."

"Direct and brutal?" Savoring these words, Xuehui gave a wry smile. "The road ahead is long and arduous. But having such eyes, it's certainly necessary to master the methods of using them."

"It's good that you understand. Take a break, and we'll have one last round later." After saying that, he knelt down next to Xuehui.

Before they had even rested for two minutes, the dojo doors opened, and Ryougi Mina rushed in, holding Yukiteru's phone in her hand.

"Brother Xuehui, you have a phone call~"

"Thank you, Mina." Sitting up, Yuki looked at Ryougi Mina, not thinking about why his phone was in her hands. He guessed it was from the sound he heard when he passed by the changing room.

Well, let's assume that's the case for now.

"Hehe, it was a fox spirit named Kasumigaoka Utaha who called."

Just as he picked up his phone, he heard Ryougi Mina say this, and Yuki couldn't help but grin.

What expression should I wear in this situation?

"Hey, Shiyu-senpai."

"So I've become a fox spirit, huh? Looks like you've had a great summer vacation, Yuki-kun." On the other end of the phone, Kasumigaoka Utaha, having clearly heard Ryougi Mina's words, said in a slightly low voice.

"Well, it's just a child's joke, Shiyu-senpai, don't worry about it." Yukiteru explained, glancing at Ryougi Mina who was pretending to admire the scenery.

"Oh? Really? But she said she's your fiancée. I've never heard of you having such a fiancée, Xuehui-kun. Can you introduce me to her? I'm very curious."

"Huh? Fiancée?!" Xuehui's voice rose three points involuntarily. He looked at Ryougi Mina, who was already running happily towards the door. It was obviously too late to catch her.

Meanwhile, Kasumigaoka Utaha, on the other end of the phone, understood from Yukiteru's seemingly genuine tone that it was all a prank by the little girl she had never met before, and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Um, these are all just pranks by that child, please don't believe them." Goodness, a fiancée is fine, but being seen as a lolicon is a disaster!

What's so great about being a lolicon? It just means the loli will grow up to be a young woman, a mature woman, or a wife and mother. What's there to be proud of? Hmph!

"Alright, I'll take your word for it for now."

"Senior, is there anything I can help you with?"

"We've decided to meet regularly during the summer to work on the game, so we wanted to invite you to join us, since you're also part of the scriptwriting team."

"Oh, I'm sorry, I probably won't have time to participate for the time being."

Xuehui replied, and there was an instant silence on the other end of the phone.

Since not many characters from Kara no Kyoukai were created, some of Ryougi Shiki's experiences were also redesigned.

So I was thinking, should we let Orange come out and ruin the male lead's hand, and replace it with a prosthetic or something? (Just kidding 233)

Chapter 22 Shocking! The existence that makes two young girls turn pale!

Hearing no sound from the other end of the line, Xuehui held the phone up to his face, checked the full signal strength, and then put it back to his ear, asking, "Um, Shiyu-senpai, are you still there?"

"Hey, Yukiteru-kun." After a few seconds, Kasumigaoka Utaha's voice came through, "You're not thinking of running away and quitting, are you?"

Is she angry?

"No, that won't happen. Although I'm just an unofficial staff member, I've still been involved, and I won't quit until the game is finished. I really have something to do, and I'm not in Chiba right now. If you don't believe me, Shizuka-senpai, you can call Shizuka-nee; she knows my situation." He glanced at Saeko Busujima's hand gestures and nodded, adding, "At least, I won't be available in July."

It seemed that because Yukiteru had brought up Hiratsuka Shizuka, Kasumigaoka Utaha no longer thought that Yukiteru was stalling for time, so she had no choice but to agree and say, "Alright then, in that case we'll start first. Don't forget to let us know when you have time."

"Don't worry, I won't forget."

After chatting for a few more minutes, Xuehui hung up the phone. He looked at Saeko Busujima beside him and said, "Saeko-nee, is it really okay?"

“Although the training will be very rigorous, it won’t be day after day. You’ll have time to rest, and there’s a car and driver, so it’s very convenient to go to Chiba.” Saeko Busujima carefully explained to Yukiteru’s doubts, “Of course, the premise is that you can pass my and the teacher’s preliminary test first.”

"I knew it would turn out like this." After a wry smile, Xuehui stood up, picked up the wooden sword, and said, "Rest is over, let's continue."

Then came another period of suffering.

After completing the daytime training, the evenings are dedicated to studying techniques and some in-depth knowledge.

Leaving aside the West, in the East, or rather Japan, the dominant system is still Onmyodo (the art of Yin and Yang), which is extremely complex. The Ryougi family, which combines swordsmanship with Onmyodo techniques, is no longer a traditional Onmyoji. There is only one large family that relies on Onmyodo and shikigami (spirits/spirits) as its foundation.

This family is the Kakaiin family, now located in Kyoto. It is an ancient family with a history of over a thousand years and has a fairly good relationship with the Ryougi family.

To be honest, Yukiteru initially recognized the surname Hanakain, but after thinking about it, he couldn't quite place it. He guessed it was from some old anime.

"With the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, unless you encounter one of the few who can counter you, you essentially have a way to defeat your enemy in one move. What you said you wanted to learn is how to amplify this advantage and approach your opponent without any obstacles. Therefore, in terms of spells, you can learn offensive spells, but they are not the main focus. What you need to learn are auxiliary and defensive spells, which, together with the Ryougi family's Exorcism Blade Technique, will help you get close to the enemy within a limited time and defeat them in one strike."

This is the learning plan that Ryougi Shiki devised for Yukiteru, and it's also what Yukiteru most wanted to know.

Yukiteru can activate Yin-Yang techniques using his own internal power, so he can skip the initial foundational work and go directly into learning.

Following this, Yukihiro entered into a structured study routine, practicing kendo and sparring during the day, and Yin-Yang techniques at night. Before going to bed, he would call Hiratsuka Shizuka and diligently continue his studies.

Ten days or so passed like this.

Two things happened during this time. First, Ryougi Shiki's husband, Ryougi Kanya, returned. He had heard about Yukiteru, Ryougi Shiki's newly accepted disciple, and was very friendly upon meeting him. Yukiteru got along well with this gentle-natured man and also learned that Ryougi Mina's father complex wasn't as severe as she had imagined.

Secondly, there's that troublemaker, Yukino Yukinoshita, who's far away in Chiba. Hiratsuka Shizuka's explanation clearly didn't satisfy her. Knowing that Yukiteru had things to do and wouldn't be returning to Chiba for a while, she frequently called to harass him, demanding increased compensation for his broken promise.

Xuehui always made his stance clear by hanging up the phone.

However, Yukino Yukinoshita is not only a sadist, but also surprisingly a submissive. Despite Yukiteru's attitude, she still calls him every few days with great enthusiasm.

I guess he was bored during the holiday, and since his sister was ignoring him, he came to him seeking attention.

On this day, Ryougi Shiki seemed to be going out with her husband to meet someone, so she paused her daily practice to let Yukiteru relax for a day.

After the couple left, Ryougi Mina came up to Yukiteru, took his hand, and said, "Yukiteru-nii, let's go out and play!"

"My dear lady, can't you be a little more understanding? I just want to rest for a day. I haven't had much rest for the past ten days." Looking at Mina standing in front of him with her eyes shining, Xuehui said that he just wanted to sit quietly in the courtyard, drink tea, and daydream.

"Going out to play is a way to relax~ Let's go, let's go!" Ryougi Mina didn't give up either, constantly circling around Yukiteru, muttering to herself all the while, which made Saeko Busujima and Yomi Isayama, who were sitting on the side reading and drinking tea, chuckle to themselves.

"Hey, couldn't you have Saeko-nee and Yomi-nee come with you? It's obviously better for you girls to hang out together." Yuki noticed their expressions and changed the subject.

The two immediately shook their heads. Saeko Busujima said, "I have something to take care of later. The teacher isn't here, and there are some things at the association that I need to handle."

The association that Saeko Busujima mentioned is the same special group of people that was established by several families before. Members include Onmyoji, mediums, and even yokai. Their purpose is to monitor abnormal factors in the country and suppress or eliminate them when necessary.

As for the association's name, after reaching a consensus with similar organizations in other parts of the world, it has also acquired a general name: the Exorcist Association, which is a rather tacky name.

This part of Japan is a major branch of it, after all, there are quite a few monsters and other mischievous creatures here.

Ryougi Shiki was one of the key figures in charge, and Saeko Busujima was her assistant.

Xuehui nodded after hearing this, then looked at Isayama Yomi. The young woman immediately said, "Father contacted me just now, saying I need to go back. I have to leave soon and won't be back tonight."

Why is it that something always goes wrong at crucial moments?

Turning his head to look at Ryougi Mina, who was looking at him expectantly, Yukiteru scratched his head and said, "It's a promise. You have to be back before dinner, or I won't go out."

"Long live!"

Afterwards, Yukiteru changed into casual clothes, and together with Ryougi Mina, they left the Ryougi residence amidst the farewells of Busujima Saeko and Isayama Yomi.

Little did they know that right after the two left, Saeko Busujima and Yomi Isayama, who were standing at the door, immediately high-fived and smiled at each other.

"They're definitely going to run off there again. The teacher isn't here, and we can't stop them."

"Finally, I don't have to go see that woman anymore."

"These days, there aren't many normal shrine maidens."

. . . . . .

Meanwhile, Yukiteru was unaware of all this, and was accompanying Ryougi Mina on a tour of Tokyo's streets, and then went to Akihabara in Taito Ward in the east, where they played in the arcade for a long time.

Yukiteru had originally thought that Ryougi Mina would be visiting some shops that girls like, and he was prepared to be stared at, but he was surprised to find it surprisingly easy.

After leaving the arcade, Ryougi Mina took Yukiteru with her, saying she was going to introduce him to an acquaintance of hers, a very impressive older sister.

Then, the two arrived at a shrine located next to Akihabara.

Emmm~~ Xuehui looked at the shrine in front of him and felt a wave of déjà vu wash over him.

Chapter 23 A witch who doesn't know tarot cards isn't a good idol.

This was Yukiteru's first impression of the shrine, which seemed no different from any other shrine.

Upon entering, one could sense a faint protective barrier surrounding the area.

Upon arriving at the shrine's front yard, Yukiteru saw a girl dressed in a white top and red bottom shrine maiden outfit diligently sweeping the floor.

Even though it was just a back view, with those purple twin tails, it would be hard for Xuehui not to know who the other person was.

With the added bonus from the Mystic Side, it would be difficult for Otono and Ikazuki to lose in the end...

"Sister hope~"

With Ryougi Mina's shout, Yukiteru's guess was confirmed.

The shrine maiden turned around, looked at Ryougi Mina, and smiled, "Mina-chan, you've snuck out again today? Oh dear, wasn't Yomi or Saeko-nee accompanying you today?"

After speaking, his gaze fell on Xuehui with great interest.

The Demon King, Fat... cough, I won't say the latter, that's called voluptuous. Anyway, what appears before us is that cult? organization, the mastermind behind the appearance of the name Muse, Tojo Nozomi.

The student council vice president, whose main job is currently a shrine maiden, has recently taken on a part-time job as a school idol, and is also a third-year student at Otonokaki Girls' School with some yuri tendencies.

A legendary person who can predict the future.

Xuehui initially didn't believe it, but judging from the current situation, it might really be true.

Ryougi Mina then took Yukiteru's hand and said, "Hehe, Saeko-nee and Yomi-nee both had things to do and couldn't come, so I asked Yukiteru-nii to bring me. He's the disciple Mother just took on a few days ago. Yukiteru-nii, Nozomi-nee is the shrine maiden here, and she's very good at divination!"

"Hello, Hiratsuka Yukiteru." Yukiteru nodded to Tojo Nozomi.

"Hello, Hiratsuka-kun, I'm the shrine maiden here, Tojo Nozomi. You can call me Nozomi-nee like Mina-chan, I'm older than you." Tojo Nozomi said with a smile as she looked at Yukiteru.

"Oh? Was this also calculated?"