A newbie's anime life diary

"Since you're not planning to switch, then you can take charge of providing support tonight." At this moment, Hiratsuka Shizuka walked over and said to Yukiteru.

Yukiteru readily agreed, as his original task was to work with several other Onmyoji on guard duty to prevent the battlefield from affecting the people of Chiba Village.

Thinking that there was nothing else to do, Yukiteru left the prop shop. Ryougi Mina had already slipped away to find Tsurumi Rumi. Yukiteru wasn't too worried. When she returned, Ryougi gave her a lot of protective items, and the white snake Ruri also followed her.

Although that snake can be a bit silly at times, it's still quite powerful once it reverts to its original form.

Upon arriving at the door and standing beside Hikigaya, Yukiteru asked, "What's wrong with Hayama and the others? They're acting strangely and aren't saying much."

Hachiman had guessed that Yukiteru would find out, and answered directly, "This afternoon, they went to see Tsurumi Rumi, seemingly still wanting to help her integrate, but that girl was adamant and left no room for negotiation. As for why she was so direct... well, you weren't there at noon, so you didn't see what those girls who were isolating her did then, and Yukinoshita happened to be there too, and then..."

"And then Yukinoshita just opened her mouth and scared off several elementary school students? She really has the guts to do that." Yukiteru chuckled, having unfortunately bumped into Yukinoshita. He hoped they weren't crying.

"Don't worry, she spoke very calmly. But you know Yukinoshita's aura, so those elementary school students won't dare to do anything for the time being. Moreover, Yukinoshita later spoke privately with Tsurumi Rumi. According to Yukinoshita, she let the child make his own choice. As you saw, Hayama was completely devastated."

Listening to Hachiman's explanation, Yukiteru understood the whole story. Although she knew that Yukinoshita's actions might stem from seeing her own past experiences reflected in Rumi Tsurumi, and from Rumi's drastically different attitude, which made her somewhat unable to control herself, she was fortunate enough to remain rational and not interfere excessively. Instead, she focused on guiding Rumi and letting her make her own choice.

"I hope that child won't become the next Yukinoshita."

"What do you mean you won't become the next me? Talking about others behind their backs is not a good habit, Hiratsuka-kun." Yukinoshita's voice came from behind, making Yukiteru smile bitterly.

"Ah, I'm sorry. I was just a little worried about what you would do."

Yukiteru apologized to Yukinoshita, who had changed back into her own clothes and was coming out with Yuihama and Komachi.

“Your worries are unnecessary. She is her, and I am me. Our personalities and upbringing are different. All I can do is offer some advice. Ultimately, it is up to her to think things through herself.”

Passing the two people at the doorway, Yukino explained to Yukiteru.

"That's good. So, what's the next step?"

"Walk through the route of the test of courage competition and arrange the personnel in each area. The teacher said you know the route, so you can lead the way, Hiratsuka-kun, who's been slacking off all afternoon." Looking at Yukiteru, Yukinoshita's lips curved slightly. Yukiteru arrived without a trace of sweat or dirt on his clothes; he didn't look like he'd been busy at all. Ryougi Mina was the same. Clearly, what Hiratsuka Shizuka had said earlier was all nonsense.

Therefore, what she is saying now is that there should be punishment rather than work.

The punishment for being lazy.

Following Yukinoshita's gaze, Yukiteru glanced at his own clothes and guessed what she was thinking. Unable to explain, he could only nod and lead the Service Club members, along with Hayama and the others, into the mountains.

The route for the "Test of Courage" is actually quite simple: go straight ahead on one path, then turn around at the end and take another path. It only takes about 10 minutes to walk in total.

However, considering that the elementary school students cannot walk too fast in the forest at night, it will take them a bit longer.

The area around them was now covered with talismans, which had several effects, including soundproofing, cognitive impairment, protection, and counterattack, all to prevent these people from sensing what was happening outside.

Of course, the area around Chiba Village was already heavily fortified. Everyone had entered the forest and was waiting quietly.

At 8 p.m., the test of courage finally began.

Because Ryougi Shiki was going to participate in the competition herself, she didn't have Ryougi Mina by her side. Instead, she left her in Chiba Village. This girl was quite carefree. Relying on all her treasures, she didn't care about anything outside and directly decided to participate in the test of courage with Tsurumi Rumi. It was just the two of them as a team.

Yukiteru had no choice but to ask Hikigaya, Yuihama, and the others to keep an eye on her. He couldn't possibly accompany her throughout the entire test of courage, so he could only ask them to keep an eye on her.

The high school students, dressed as ghosts, were all ready to go. Yukinoshita and Yui were squatting in a clump of grass. The dark surroundings made her feel a little uncomfortable, and she subconsciously moved closer to Yui.

"Yukino, are you afraid of the dark?" Yuihama also noticed that Yukino's expression was a little off.

Yukinoshita shook her head: "I'm just a little out of sorts. Also, Yui, did you see Hiratsuka-kun after we gathered?"

"Huh? Let me think... I don't think I saw it. Could it be that I slacked off again?"

Upon hearing this, Yukinoshita tightened her grip, recalling Yukiteru's frequent and inexplicable disappearances throughout the day. Being intelligent, she always felt that something was amiss.

'Honestly, why be so perceptive?'

Little did they know, on the treetop above them, Yukihira was standing silently. He had seen Yukinoshita's expression clearly, shook his head, gripped the Heart Ferry tightly, and instantly left.

Even though I might be just a bystander throughout, I still need to complete the assigned tasks properly.

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Chapter 3. The next chapter will be updated around 8 PM tonight.

In Alicization Part 2, Mordred was acting silly and cute the whole time, and Jeanne d'Arc... had a great figure, especially in the ending sequence. Frankenstein's "Ber~ser~ker~" reminded me of Carnival Phantasm. As for Astolfo... that cross-dressing boy with a huge penis, you can lick it all you want.

Starting with Chapter 41, a temporary intruder...? (4/4)

Scene from the "Test of Courage" competition.

Groups of students, led by Komachi, marched into the pitch-black forest ahead, their eyes filled with excitement and fear, their only light shining through the flashlights in their hands.

Although these costumes aren't really scary, and their faces aren't decorated, they can still frighten quite a few elementary school students in the darkness and under sudden light.

"Aww~~"

Wearing a werewolf costume, Tobe Sho scared away a few elementary school students and then sat back down on the ground: "Ah, although scaring people is fun, I don't think they were really scared at all!"

"After all, we're not professionals, so it's good to have that kind of atmosphere, hehe~ right, Saika~" Hina Ebina waved the sleeves of her shrine maiden outfit while looking at Saika Totsuka, who was dressed as a magician, and kept imagining some inappropriate scenes for children.

"Hmm...it would be best if it could end sooner." Sitting there, Totsuka Ayaka, who was a little afraid of the dark, said softly. This timid appearance made the fujoshi in front of her fantasize again.

Everything proceeded smoothly. Outside the eastern forest, a group of eight people, after resting for a day and obtaining intelligence, arrived at this place.

"Hmph, looks like they've been waiting." The leading youth snorted coldly, sensing the aura emanating from the forest.

"Lord Yuzhang, could there be an ambush among them?" A brown-haired man with a sinister face walked up from behind and asked in a low voice.

"Whatever tricks they have up their sleeves, I already have a sure-fire way to win. Even that woman's demonic eye won't have much of an effect on this demonic blade that has gathered countless souls of the dead." Gripping the blade tightly, Yu Zhang walked into the forest with a ferocious smile on his face.

"By defeating her, I can truly rule over the yokai of the four countries, and then destroy the Nura Clan, thus achieving my goal!"

Let's turn our perspective back.

Ryougi Mina and Tsurumi Rumi were the last pair, and the only pair.

Looking at the two people in front of her, Komachi said with some concern, "Um, how about I go with you?"

However, Ryougi Mina waved her hand dismissively and said, "No need, what's there to be afraid of? Alright, Rumi, let's go."

After saying that, he took a flashlight in one hand and grabbed Tsurumi Rumi with the other and set off.

This time she had prepared some good stuff. She couldn't stand what the girls before her had done, and the things the older brothers and sisters had prepared weren't scary, so she had to do it herself.

"Pfft pfft pfft~ It's going to be really interesting." Mina couldn't help but laugh out loud while thinking this.

Tsurumi Rumi, who was standing to the side, knew about Ryougi Mina's plan. Although she had tried to persuade her, Ryougi Mina, once she got into a playful mood, was not so easy to calm down. So she could only say, "Don't go too far."

"Okay, okay, a little scare will do. But if you wet your pants, it's not my problem~"

So, five minutes later.

Accompanied by eerie sound effects, the four girls in the previous group who had previously isolated Tsurumi Rumi were so frightened that they almost dropped their flashlights, screaming as they ran forward.

Hachiman was left standing there, completely bewildered, staring at the two little devils who emerged from the bushes, and the cell phones in their hands that were playing eerie music.

"If you guys hadn't shown yourselves now, I would have thought there was some real paranormal event."

"Hmph, serves them right for always coming up with bad ideas. Besides, I didn't do anything special, just added some special effects to the test of courage. What you guys did was so amateurish!"

Ryougi Mina walked out with a proud look on her face, not even glancing at Hikigaya Hachiman, and pulled Tsurumi Rumi along as they continued on their way.

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Hachiman couldn't help but wipe a cold sweat from his brow: "Kids these days really know how to have fun."

Two kilometers away in the mountains, Ryougi Shiki stood with her sword in hand, followed by Saeko Busujima and Yomi Isayama, along with ten well-trained Onmyoji. These six people, or rather, six demons, appeared openly before them.

Looking at the young man leading the group, Ryougi Shiki said calmly, "I've captured quite a few of the yokai from the Eighty-Eight Night Parades of Shikoku. Have you thought about how to explain this to your father?"

"Hmph, I can have as many of those small fry as I want. As long as I achieve a feat that earns the respect of the yokai of the four countries, I will be able to truly rule over all the yokai of the four countries. Who will blame me then? At that time, you Onmyoji, the Nura Clan, and those ignorant ordinary people will all live in the shadow of us yokai." Yu Zhang looked at the woman in front of him, who was rumored to be a god, and slowly raised the knife in his hand, drawing it out.

"Let me show you the power of the Demon King's little hammer that I've nurtured for so long!"

"Wouldn't it be better to just stay in Shikoku quietly..." With a low sigh, Ryougi Shiki drew her Kujira Kanesada sword and charged forward. Saeko Busujima and the others behind her followed without hesitation, facing off against the Shikoku yokai executives.

The moment the battle began, Ryougi Mina, who had once again successfully pulled off a prank, stopped and looked into the distance, sensing something amiss.

"What's wrong?" Tsurumi Rumi looked at Ryougi Mina with some curiosity. The other woman's expression seemed a little serious.

Shaking her head, Ryougi Mina smiled and took Tsurumi Rumi's hand, walking forward: "Let's go, being scared twice is enough. Those older brothers and sisters dressed as monsters aren't scary at all. Let's finish this early and go back. Next time, I'll show you what a truly scary test of courage is. I know a lot of people who can play monsters very well!"

Nonsense, they're all real monsters...

If Yukiteru heard this, he would definitely say something like that.

At the same time, another group of people approached from a distance. The man, dressed in a black kimono and a blue coat, with long black and white hair and red eyes, was followed by a girl and three boys, all dressed in kimonos and carrying weapons. They moved with incredible speed.

On the other side, there was only one person, dressed much more casually—a short-haired young man in black pants and a t-shirt—but he surprisingly kept up with the group around him with ease.

"Sigh~ You guys are monsters, huh? To be honest, this is the first time I've seen so many monsters since I came to Japan. And yesterday was really too chaotic. I had to come here to help pay off the compensation for the damaged public wall. Are you the monsters who fought with those monsters last night...?"

"You talk a lot. There are plenty of yokai in Japan. You're the rare one, aren't you? What kind of demon comes to Asia and ends up doing so poorly?" Nura Rikuo, or rather, Nura Rikuo, the yokai who had awakened his yokai bloodline, looked at the guy he had just met on the way with great surprise in his eyes.

This was a demon that even his grandfather had barely seen many times. If the other party hadn't been so undisguised tonight, he really wouldn't have been able to detect such pure demonic energy. The other party's status among the demons was definitely not low.

"Oh dear, let's not talk about that. I ran away from home. Although life is a bit tight, I'm free. Let me introduce myself. My name is Maou Sadao. That's my name in the human world. I really can't reveal my real name."

Raising an eyebrow, Nura Rikuo replied, "Nurarihyon, Nura Rikuo."

"Yuki-onna, Oikawa Hirei."

"A headless ghost, without a head."

"Qingfangtian".

"Shadow."

After the introductions were finished, everyone stopped and sensed the fluctuations of battle coming from afar.

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That concludes today's four updates. Tomorrow, I'll resume two chapters per day, and of course, I'll release some more if I have extra chapters saved up.

Chapter 42 Target

Standing atop a treetop, concealing his presence, Yukiteru witnessed Ryougi Shiki's true fighting prowess for the first time.

"I remember that the father of Yuzhang, the general of the Eighty-Eight Night Parade of the Four Kingdoms, was a giant tanuki? I originally thought that Shiki-nee's victory over that guy was somewhat of a trick, but now it seems that it is even more terrifying than I imagined."

On the field, Ryougi Shiki wielded the Nine-Character Kensuke in her hand, facing the Demon King's small hammer in Tamamo-no-Mae's hand that exuded ominous black aura, and still handled it with ease, without even using her Mystic Eyes.

"With this kind of combat power, if you include the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, it's probably already an exceptional level among pure humans. I wonder if there are any characters that Shiki can't handle."